CHRISTIANITY V ISLAM.

Speaking the other day at a missionary meeting, Rev Dr Pest brought the meeting to a close with »n eloquent Bpeech, m which he catd that Mohammedanism was the only religion that could at all range itaelf against Christianity. Buddhism and Brahmlniam weie dying, but the X ran lived because it hnd got m it some of the salt of the Old and New Testaments. r ihe Anglo-Saxon race was at the head of Christianity, and the Arabio rues at tbe head of Mohammedanism. B »th were colonising and conquering peoples, and each had a greet 1: n^uage ep^ken over vast continents. It would be a fight for life between them ; Christianity must conquer Islam, or I-»lara with i:n hordee would sweep away our Enropean civsliaa tlon as it swep away the fe»t3 of 400 Christian biehoprica In Africa, whioh hnd never been restored. Who knew what fanatical fo-ca might be stored up In Central Aei>, to be let loose upon us some day like a devouring swarm of locusts 1

WORKERS AND TALKERS.

Mr Froude says — and as he is making a general assertion not m detraction of any plaoe or person m particular, his words will be 'taken m like a sermon on the vices of the age — " Tbere are two classes of men who have pbyed, and still play., a prominent part In the world — those who accomplish great things, and those who talk and mage speeches abou 1 ; them. The doera of great things are for the most part silent. Those who buiid .up empireß or discover seorets of coleoce, those who paint great pictures or write great poems, are not often to be found ■pouting npon platforms. The alien!; men do the work. Tbe talking men cry out at whit Is done, because It is not done as they would have bad it, and after wards take possession of it as if it was. Even m polities' the names of oratorical statesmen are r»rely associated with the organic growth of enduring institutions. The most distinguished of them have; been conspicuous only as instruments of destruction." "Oratory," he says "is the spendthrift sister of the arts, which decks itaelf like a atrnmpet with tbe tags and ornaments which it steals from real superiority. The object of it is not truth, but anything which it can irake appear truth ; anything which it can persuade people to believe by calling on their passions to obscure their intelli gence,"

Y.W.C.T.U. CONCERT.

Popular prices and a worth 7 object were reasons sufficient to fill St. Stephen's Schoolroom to overflowing last even ing, independent of otber considera tions. It mast have been a surprise to many to listen to euoh good concert music provided at ao cheap a rate. The promoters were not content to give just an average bill of fare. The performers one and all were above the line of mediocrity, and apart from any objbot were tufficlently gratified to please the most fastidious audienoe, The evening was juat most suitable ; the concert w&r not too long, and the audience was m touoh with the surroundings. The Rev. E. A. Soott took the chair punctual to _ time, and stated the President pi tho Women's Christian Temperance Union — Mrs Scott — had fixed upon him to preside Without further parley he called upon Miss Bell to open the ooncort with a pianoforte solo. Miss Bell played a rather difficult selection without musto, and showed by her execution a oomplete com mand over the instrument. The delicacy of touch Mid the artistic and expressive way m which the piece w»s played com - blned to fix the item m the minds of the audienoe. Mr Kneen succeeded Miss Bell, aud playing his own accompaniment, saog '*Didst thou but know," a sweet •hnple composition of Balfe'a. Mrs Crisp mtde a suitable and feeling Belectlou of a piebe entitled " The snow that hushes all." This was given with feeling and expression. " The Marry Zingarl," given as an encore number, went pleasantly and musically, Mies Kidd'a accompaniment mating the contribution a thorough lurcess. Mr Bimms, m the ." White Squall," bad a fine descriptive song t which •oited bis voioe admirably, but there was a lack of feeling and expression m the pianissimo passages, which marred the effect. Nevertheless the eong was re demanded " When night is darkest" was substituted, Miss Bell accompanying. A violin duet by Mr and Miss Slmmonß, with piano assistance by Mr Kneen, came next. The lady violinist showed to advantage both m this selection and at a subsequent appearance, Mr Brooking, a new singer to Asbburton, made rather an ambitious commencement with " The Outpost," He has a strong voice, which. In auoh muslo as f> The Outpost," could be used with fine effect. In the second part of the programme" The Lost Chord" was rather too dlffioult a composition for him to give full effect to. He sang It with some degree of ability, however, and showed that he appreciated really good nnmbers. Mrs Brooke gave the evergreen " Twickenham Ferry" with a spirit and verve that w»s fnlly^ relished. The recall pleoe was a dlreot contrast m words and music, being somewhat plaintive if any thing. Mr Gamble's "True till Death," with accompaniment by Miss Murray, was not not quite so good as Mr Gamble's usual. Miss Kidd'a "Klllarney" wss .a well received number. The well worn bnt ever fresh muslo was done full justice to, and a hearty oall for a repetition was responded to most kindly. After a short Interval Master and Bliss Orr opened the second part of the programme with a pianoforte duet. Mr Simms was again ti the front. " I fear no foe" was given so well that an nnmistakeable encore resulted, when " Under the Old Flag" was sub ■tltutsd, Miis Bel! again doing honours at the piano, > Mrs , Gamble's item; " The Lover and the Bird," was sang with much feeling, and the reception acoorded the contribution was moit hearty, Mrs Crisp was again warmly welcomed, and her natural and easy vocalisation of "A Summer Shower," a qaalnt little pastoral was all that could be desired. There was such a sparkle of naiveteia the rendition which made it most acceptable, Mies Kidd sang " Heaven and Earth " which but for the distance down on the programs would have been more generally applauded, The theme not being light and airy an audience is not so inclined to listen attentively so late m the even ing. Miss Kidd has a good voice and always sings a good song. As an appropriate finale to a concert of first class music, Mr B. Gates gave some thing free and easy and 'Jones' musical Party was received with every demons tration of delight. The result was to send everyone home m a good humor. The |&cv Mi Buttle moved a hearty vote of thanks to the performers who bad co willingly* and so successfully given their services to help forward the cause of benevolence It was pleasant to Bee such a gathering for such a worthy object and he hoped they might again meet for a similar purpose. Be thanked the per foimers for their assistance apd aleo Mr H. M. Jones for the loan of his excellent piano. The Chairman m patting the proposition said that nearly everything m connection with the concert had been done gratis so that with but a very small percentage the takings would be available for the bene volent fund of the Young Women's Christian Temperance' Union ▲verse of the National Anthem brought the proceedings to a close

PARLIAMENTARY NOTES.

r ■ * i y J (FEOM ODE OWN CottEESPONDENr.) Wellington, Auguet 13. The meeting; of the frlonds oi the Sm FraDoieco mail service, held this mornlDg, wss attended by Auckland anil Napier raembera only, and, as far aa I can aaoer tain, the Government proposal to renew the service will be defeated if pressed. The Government however, will not make a party question of the matter, but will be content to take the decision of the House on it. They will then be able to say thit they have kept faith with their. Auckland friends, but that the opposition of the House has been too strong for them. The San Francisco mail eerv:c9 and Mr Larnnoh's breaoh of privilege caaj have been the topics of dsoussion m the lobbhs t' -day. So far as I can discover, the San Franoisco service is distinctly out of favor with most members. The Govern ment is of oonrae compelled by the Auck land vote to make a fight for it. The Aucklandars are for it to a man, and they have thß support of Hawke'a Bay ; but beyond the member for Lyitelton 1 know of no southern member m favor of it ezoapt Mr James Mills Mr Mills, how ever, means the Union Steamship Company, and that means a good deal I do not quite understand what the Union Company's motive is m supporting the existing state of thincja, but I fancy they find the oarr>ing of the mail coastwise Is a lucrative busineso, and fe*r that if tbe San Francisco service were out of tbe way, and the direct Steam Companies were subsidised, they might think it worth while to run two or three coastal stoamets. But m soite of the Union Company's in fluence, I do not think that either the Fan Francisco or Vancouver service has much chance. I may be wrong, but I thitk the inclination of the Houae just at present is that any loaves and fishes there are ought to go to the direct Steam Companies. These last-named have to day submitted to the Postmaster-General an offer to tender for a fortnightly direct aervioe both ways, on moderate terms.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

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QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, August 14. Parliament was. opened by his Excel lency the Governor this afternoon. In the Speech from the Throne his Excel lency expressed regret that he was unable to congratulate Parliament on the financial position of the colony, He mentioned that the deficit of last year was but proposals would be submitted for consideration of members, which it was hoped would satisfactorily adjust the revenue and expenditure for the ensuing year. The railways had given a return of only 2 i-7th per cent, and' it was intended that radical chaDges should be made m the management. Measures were to be introduced providing for further de velopment of the timber trade, and a Chinese Restriction Bill would be in troduced on the lines laid down at the recent conference held m Sydney. It was also intended to introduce a Bill for the payment of members and the question of construction of the Pacific cable would be presented for favorable consideration by the House. With re ference to separation, the Government proposed to submit an extended system of local Government, which, ie is con sidered, will meet all requirements of the northern portion of the colony.

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydneyj Augost 14. Jeffreys, manager of the branch of the Commercial Bank at Nyngan, has disappeared. Examination of his books show that deficiencies to the amount of exist, and a warrant has been issued for his apprehension. The English football team' played a football match against Maitland to-day under the Australian rules, the latter winning by 7 goals to 4.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, Ant Hat 14 The Select Committee of the House of Assembly appointed to enquire into the alleged negligence of the Marine Board m despatching assistance to the wrecked ship Star of Greece, have brought up their report, m which they state there was undue delay on the part of the Board, otherwise all on board might have been saved.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

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COLLISION IN THE CHANNEL.

London, August 14. A collision took place m the English Channel yesterday^ between the New castle steamer Bsophorus and the Ab beytown bound for Warrnambool laden with cement. The Bosphorus sank, but the crew was saved by the Abbey town which reached Plymouth with her bows stove m.

PARNELL AND THE "TIMES."

Mr Parnell has issued a writ of ar restment on the agents of the " Times " m Edinburgh, m order that he may be enabled to bring proceedings against the proprietor of that paper for charges made against him.

STATE AIDED COLONISATION.

Mr Henry Broadhurst, member for Nottingham, has presented a petition m the House of Commons praying for assistance from the Government m colonising the East Coast district of New Zealand. Mr W. L. Rees and Wi Pere are the petitioners.

WAR IN THIBET.

Calcutta, August 12. Fifteen thousand Thibetans are re ported at Makulato Pass. British rein forcements are advancing to meet the enemy.

A PROTEST.

Oaiko, Angust 12. The Khedive has protested against the annexation of Massowah and Zulla

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CHRISTCHURCH GASWORKS.

+ (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Ohhistohokoh, Angmt 15. Iq the Supreme Oourfc this raurnlog Mr Joyn*, oooDsel for the Corporation, with drew the motion for reaoinding the injanotlon restraining the Corporation from taking a poll for the OJaawerka Loan aa ha wan convinced the Manicipal Oorporatioas Act, olaase 181, had not been complied with.

LABOR TROUBLES IN AUSTRALIA.

♦ (per press association.) Newcastle, Angusfc 14 There are forty six foreign vessels m port awaiting cargoes of coal, but the miners have intimated that they will only be able to coal twenty vessels before the time expires for their going out on strike. ■*

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V ENGLAND. [Pbe Peess Association J London, Angußt 13. There was an enoimoua attendance to witness the match bei ween the Australians and England to- 3 ay. The Australian oaptalo, having won the toss, decided to bat, bat a poor stand was made against the English bowling, the lsst wicket falling for 80, ' (Received Aagast 15, 12 SO p.m.) London, August 14 In the match, Australians against AH England, the latter m the first inninga had lost 5 wickots for 185 at the oloae of the day's' play.

EXTRACTS FROM " HANSARD."

VILLAGE SETTLEMENT.

la the Honßeon July 25th Mr Peacock asked the Minister of Lands, — (I,) Whether he is satisfied with the working of the village homestead settlement scheme and hopeful as to its ultimate success ? (2) Does he intend to take any Bpeoial stopa with a viaw to faoilitate further settlement on the land, either on similar lines or any modification of them ? (3 ) Has any oom munloatlon been received recently from the dorps cf Commission era m England with regard to land for pensioner aettle menta lv New Zialand? The question was one of considerable importance, as It affected the profitable Battlement of the country ; and he had been induced to put tho fi:sfc &nd second aeotlona of tbo question because of the exodua of paople at present taking place from tho colony, which must be viewed with regret by every one who had the interests of tha colony at heart. He felt satisfied that if Bpeoial inducements could b& held out to enable theae people to settle on the land, the subject wai one which well deserved the earnest attention of the Governmant, and by this means they could confer great advantages to tho colony, Mr G. F. Richardson said this question was somewhat difficult to answer without coiog into it at some length A careful perusal of the Crown Lands Report gave a very fair statement of the matter ; but he noticed that people had been misled by the report of the Steward of t'lo Auckland village oettlements, who m his report gave only one aide of the case, whereas the Crown Lands Report Btated the matter more carefully and accurately. Shortly put, taking the facts from the Crown Lands Report and a return which hid been laid upon the table during the session, the fact was that th^re had been 1269 village homestead special selectors, who had taken up 39,404 acres of land. Of the original selectors— the 1269 -904 remained m possession representing the acreage of 27,700 acres. There had been 233 allotments forfeited ; 7 1 had been transferred ; and he might say that the effect of these transfers was that a much better class of men had come m place of those who had gone out. Sixty-one sections had been abandoned. The advances made to settlers for works m aid, up to the 31st March, amounted to £22,000. Taking the average, each selector up to that date had cost the colony £24 2s. The receipts, on the aver age, front* each selector had been 17a sd. The approximate liability of tho colony with regard to the selectors at that date would average about £42 per head, making with the advances sod works m aid a total of £66 a head, and the amount owing per selector on the 31st Maroh waa 69 Id. This was the average for the whole colony ; but m the Wellington Provincial Distriot, and In Canterbury and other parts of the South Island, the advances m the Bhape of works m aid had been very muoh lighter than those m the AackUnd district, and therefore the average did not at all give the expenditure npon the Auokland village settlements. To show how mistaken an idea might bo obtained from tha return made by the Village Steward m Auokland, it might bo men tioned that he stated that the total of advances to settlera was £5,800. Be was perfectly correct so far, but it was only a small portion of the expenditure. The expenditure on the Hereklno settlement alone waa £s,247— nearly as much as the Steward represented to be advanced to the whole of the special settlements m the Auckland dfatriot. With regard to the Herekinfi&Bttlers, advances were made to the amonflrof £1,082, but the cost to the oolony had been £5,247. In the case of the Omaha settlement the actual advances made reached £720, while the coat to the oolony was £2,524. Mr Seddon rose to a point of order. The honorable gentleman was giving a return, and he objected to a return being given In answer to a question. Mr Speaker understood that the honor able gentleman was quoting from a return laid on the table, and was not violating the rule which prohibits returns being furnished Iq reply to questions. Mr G-. F, Richardson thought, m a matter of such Importance, he might be permitted to give the facts without being interrupted . Generally, he might say that of tho nineteen village settlements m Auckland there were six self-supporting, and eight of them relied considerably upon Government work 3 m aid. That answered the first part of the question; With regard to the second part, it was not the intention of Government to continue advances to email settlers. By providing facilities for those otLerwise employed to acquire some land m the vicinity of their employment it appeared to the Govern ment that the demand for small settle ments would be sufficiently met ; m faot, this had been the result whore the Go yernment had given facilities, and the Government were rapidly extending them. With regard to the third part of the question, no more recent information had been received thau waa to be found m piper 89, presented on the Bth Juue ; but he might say that, if the matter were to develope, the present land laws would enable the Government to provide land for the purposes of a pensioner settle ment. Mr Moss would like to know whether the liabilities were personal advances to be made to the village settlers, or whether they were to be covered by real property, m the Bhape of houses or improvements, which would represent the full amount of the so-called liability, and be a security to the Government. Mr G. F. Richardson said they were the balance of the advance: to be given m accordance with regulations under which the lands had been taken up. They were to be given on the condition of setters carrying out the arrangements, and aIBO m the way of Works m aid iv the case of euoh settlement? ' • * were not lelf eupport' ,

Si ing. Approximate fuluro liabilities mpre. fsented both thos?i clasees of exponditiire Sir G Grey moved the adjnmment o: , tho House Ho wiehsd to make Botn< I observations on this matter. What h« wished to do was this : to repreeeut t< the Government that he believed thej hpd an opportunity of affording umple employment to unemployed working mcc and at the same time ot constructing one or two railways that required to be made, For instance, there were tho Ota-go Central and the north of Auckland rail way. He believed that ample means could be found for constructing th.-se railways with great advantage to the colony, if the Government, instead of handing over 'and m large quantities to a syndicate. Bet it apart for the purpose of making the rail ways, and upon the eecurity of tho land iesued debentures, which would have the double securisy of the laud and the public credit, and then disposed of these debentures m the colony at such a rate of interest as was given m respect of the debentures issued* m England. They might be disposed of exactly on the same terms as debentures were disposed of m England ; and, if that were done, he believed it would set free a large amount of money that was at pre sent looked up m the hands of banks and of individuals, and lead to the em ployment of a considerable portion of the population, and at the same tim 9 afford means of settlement to the people of the colony. Special settlements upon advan tageous terms might be formed along the line, and the laboring men who con structed the line would have an oppor tunity of making homes for themselves and their families, He believed that there never was a better opportunity for carrying out a soheme of that kind than the present, and he feit confident that if the Government would take tha matter up they would h*ve ample support for carry ing it through. It vrcu'.d it ones have the effect of commencing the restoration of prosperity, fie hoped that the Govern ment would give the matter consideration Mt»jor Steward regretted very muoh to bear that his honorable friend opposlto did not intend to press on with the good work that had been commenosd by hla predecessor. Jt was very pleasing indeed to hear from honorable Auoinberß from Auckland of the success of the village settlements m that district. It ws all the more satisfactory beoiasa earlier In the session some doabt was thrown upon the question as to whether In that district these settlements bad been so Baooesßfol s8 they had been elaewhere. They had now the unanimous testimony of every honorable gentleman who bad epaken that these settlements had been a success He need only cite the statement of the Minister of Lands himaelf with regard to tho auocess of the settlements eatabllßhed In Canterbury, for he admitted earlier m the session that the settlements estab lished there had been a pronounced Buooess, and that notwithstanding the fact that m a large majority of instances the land wai not the very beat possible land that could have been set aside for the purpose ; fndeed, m some instances it waa very muoh the reverse. He should be glad if the honorable gentleman oould see his way to reconsidertbis matter, and endeavor to extend settlement under this 3F some similar system. The honorable gentleman spoke about the liabilities—' about certain mou6y that nvght be due m respect to these holdings. He would point out to the honotable gentleman that for the want of a system such as this numbers of able-bodied men had to leave the oolony. The number of persons leav ing wbb really becoming unpleasantly large. He believed that sort of thing would go on unless the Government developed some system whereby men oould obtain homes for themsolves on tbo land. Every able-bodied man who ielt the oolony practioayy carried away with him what waa e.qaar to £100, Inasmuch as h's contribution to the taxation m one direc tion or anothuj might fairly be put down at £5, which was the interest on the capital cum of £100. If the man had a family depending on him tho figures became evan larger. So that the honor able gentleman gained nothing, but ab solutely lost by discontinuing thfe form of settlement, unless he conld Bhow that the expenditure incurred m establishing these settlements was more than iIGO per ee.tler, supposing even that no part of that £lUO were ever paid back. He hoped the honorable gentleman would re consider tbla matter, and that subse quently he would make a statement as to what ha intended to dp In this direction. Earlier In the session he (Major Steward) had twice given not'ee to move a resolu tion with the view of enabling the Govern ment to apply a part of the unallocated som under the Loan Aot to the purpose of establishing a fund out of which they oould acquire land m those parts of the colony where there waa no land available for agricultural settlement. Owing, how evi-r, to tho pecul ar operation of the Standing Orders he had not had an oppor tunity ot aay'ng a word on the question. There were a largo number of honorable members holding tho same views as he did who had deputstionlsedths Governmenton this subjeot ; but they bad not bad ft reply from the Government, This was a most Important question, and the House ought to have an opportunity of deoidlng wbat was to be done In order to raise the oolony from Us present condition: They were not going to cure the present state of things by any syßtem of retrenchment, however drastic It was perfectly right and proper that there should be retrench ment In every legitimate direction — no one would more willingly vote for reason able reductions than himself ; but he oould not olose his eyes to the faot that-, even If the House retrenched to the very last shilling poaaible, that alone would not lift the colony out of the difficulties it was In. He ventured to say that when the House met next year honorable members .would find that they had to face ' financial difficulties as great as, or greater than, they had afc present; What waß to be the remedy for all tbat ? If they oould not reduce expenditure beyond a certain point the obvious course was that they should lnorease their wage-earning and thriving population, so that the burden : might be reduced by being divided over a larger number of people. That was the true remedy. No doub.t the Premier had had little time owing to the tariff and various other large questions occupying his attention ; but he must express his disap pointment that the honorable gentleman hud not found tlma to look at this matter from a statesmanlike point of view, to bring his large Intellect to bear upon It, and come down with proposals of a remedial nature, ' and thus put an end to these miserable attempts to mend masters by merely patching up the leak which would never be stopped on the present lines If the Houae sat for a year. He thought the Minister of Linda would admit that he had given him as hearty eupport In his efforts to reform the land legislation as anybody on bis own side of the House ; but he nauat express faia great regret that he had not seen his way to use this instrument of village settlemeut to carry out what he (Major Steward) thought was abßolutßly necessary— namely, the aettle ment of the people upon the 801 l under conditions under whloh they oould live and thrive. Messrs Peacook, Mokb, Turnbull, T. Thompson, O'Oallaghan, Fish, O'Oouor, Duncan, Hobbß, Balance and W. P. Reeves, spoke warmly la favor of the , Village Settlement scheme. if

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Public Notices.  .. r * 8 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBTJRTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway diiess and mantle makers Tanoiied Stbbei n ASHBURTON. ,t 6169 0 - — — — _^___ t LIOR upwards of a Quarter of « Century 3 J? the Public have known and appro- „ o'Btsd v • : W. GREGG &COS a " CLUB," "EXHIBITION," "EAGLB? 1 AND "GROWN" BRANDS OP COFFEE. The Popular Blendi of TEA are GREGG and 00,'S CROWN, 2s per lb. EAGLE, 2S4d per lb. EXHIBITION, 2sßdperlb. CLUB, 3 s per lb. Wo* Weight*— ln and lib Packets. 2tb Faucy Oaniaterp, and sib and IQM Tka. : The^e TEAS are Blended by an experi- enced Blonder from one of the ' leidlog London Houses.'. ONE TRIAL WILL ENSURE THEIR CONSTANT USE. The above Teas and Coffees are to be obtained from •■■■. , JOHN ORR AND Ctt, Whom we have sppolnted our AgePti (or 8*72 ABHBURTON. Mount Somers Coal lAM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced rates. In anticipation of a _■.,. LARGE: DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRICES such that no one need want FUEL ; and until., further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somers , Railway Station/per ton.'., 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Ashburton, per truck, per -toft -^ 15a Tinwald „ „ 15a Window „ „ 16a g 1 ?^ 8 » m 17a i sah5 ahn S » „ 17s 6d Dromoro „ ■ 16 B Chertsey „ „ 16 8 6d termTljash. boqking extra, In ABhburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to be obtained from, and orders left with MR JOHK G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, Whom I have appointed my Agent, and who will Bell at above raxes FOB. CASH. E. F, WRIGHTI -...::.■.■ <-■■■; ;.,-- ; ; ;y| Mccormiok: BINDER MESSES MORROW, BASSETT, & Co., having appointed us Sole Agents for the County, for the Sale of this most popular Machine, we ato now booking orderß for the coming Season, and as the supply is limited in* tending purchasers should place their orders without delay. Advices from America state that the. McCORMICK • Is a wonderful success. This will be accounted for when you have seen the new Machine. Do not fail to see the McCORMICK KNOTTER, A Marvel of Simplicity, consisting of only SEVEN parts. Haying now the Sole Agency for the Machine, we will always keep a very large Stock of EXTRAS on hand, which mil be a great convenience to the Farmers of the County JOHN ORR ft CO.



Pubic N S TTAVINQ aold ray Business to Mr J a XI Kakcur, I ! q ies? a'l peraoD owing money tb me to v ./ at o* cc. A. IRELAND, 8 43 S»dd'6r, Ashburton MILBOUIiNE HOUSE. TOWN HALL BUILDING. JOHN RUSSELL has great pies sure ii announcing to tho Public at large tba his Sale now on is a gonuice one an! n< "puff." 'lh* Stock must be cleaied ou r this month to make room for a large ant 1 assorted shipment of Spring Goods, fron r England, expected daily. Ashiaexpinsei are so small ho is enabled to Bell at pricei that defy competition. No reasonablt offer refused, as he is Belling at less thai English cost prices. Every artVe gu«r- --b anteed best qua'ity, and all new Goods. i Don't forget the Little Warehouse. BIG CLEARING SALE JOHN OEE & Cm ANNUAL DEAPEEY SALE NOW ON. Great Bargains IN Men's Clothing and Boots Blankets and Flannels J. Ivess and Co., AUCTIONEEKS, GRAIN & PRODUCE MERCHANTS, SHIPPING AND FORWARDING AGENTS, SBAREBROKGRS, HOUSE, LAND, & E3TATEAGENTS, Liohfield Street, OHEISTOHDBOH, BEG to inform the Inhabitants of the Ooanty of Ashbarton, that they avb made arrangements with one of the leading Grain Merchants m Sydney, tb reoeive consignments on their behalf, and are now prepared to make liberal Cash advances on all kinds of Dairy and Farm Prodnoe, for Sale In the New Zealand, Sydney, or English markets. In all cases thjp original account Sales will be attaohed to their reports, and their Clients may rest assured that no unnecessary charges will be debited against their consignments. Mb Chables Bkaddell ha« been ap- pointed to act as their Ashbnrton agent, •nd all business entrusted to him will reoeive his best attention. Samples of Grain, etc, may be left at his office, where latest New Zealand and Inter- colonial market quotations may be ob- tained. The Shipping branch of the business will be oondnoted by »a experienced Clerk, and business men and farmers re- ceiving goods at Lyttelton will find their charges most moderate. Alining, Insurance, and Bank Shares bought and sold at hlgbeßt market prices. Country Sales undertaken. Fnrniture and Produce Sales held every Saturday. Loans negotiated. J. Ivess and Co., LIOHFIELD STREET, CEEISTCHUKCH. 6 17 . ." ZEALANDIA " BOOT STORE, EAST STREET. WE ar* still Selling at the Cheapest Prices the best Brands of Ladies and Gentlemen's JBOOTS, SHOES, AKD SLIPPEKS; Also, — HEAVY WATERTIGHT^, THIGH & KNEE GUM BOOTS, And everything olse suitable for the Season, THE H Zealandia " Brand always m Stock. Repairs of every description executed a shortest possible notice. • "ZEALANDIA." BOOT STOBIi EABT STBEfiT, ASHBURTON-



1 uhlic Notices. 6 i^finn and other 'I^UST FUND ?. &itJ\J\JW re dy }or j nv r. s t; m ent o First class Freeh ildsecurities. Apply t ~ H WYNN-WILLIAMS, iSoM-itorj 211, Hereford Mreet, - 6 163 Chrißtchurch. TBH EVENING. a GR^ND RETURIS CARNIVAL. .' .LiST OF THE SE ' SON. . '<jr HEN" the Greatest Novelty eve t * t seen on Skates will be lutroduocc j to the inhabitants of Aehbcrton and foi , vhe firit time m New Zealand. j Living Draucrhts LlvlDg Draughts ; m Fancy Goaiume. LADIES V GENTLEMEN. ; D jn'fc fall to see the prettiest and moiti , interesting sight ever presented to an Ashburton audience. i Draughts on Ska<es. Draughts on Skates. Draughts on Skates, Draught!  on Skates. 'Costume Carnival, Costame Carnival, ■ 8 62 MONSTER CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots. Andrew Orb WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF TBARLT BALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. Soo Handbills for Prices. ANDREW ORR. A. Harrison. Alired Harrison, AOOTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Producß »nd Merohandioo, , Farming [Implements and Vehicles of all kinds oonttantiy m Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with care. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ances made [instantly on Goods delivered atjthe Stores for Salo.| |Agbnt foe the NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFEED HARRISON T. ißnllock, TO LET— Dwelling-house m Cox Street. Rent, 5s per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET OR FOR SALE. RQ 27335, containing 278 acres, 2 •O* roods, situated about 3£ miles from the County Saleyards, upper side of the Railway line. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— A 6-roomed house In Came- ron street opposite the Wesleyan Church. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. 2 Single-Seated BUGGIES T. BULLOOK. TO LET. rnWO COTTAGES near the English 1 Ohuroh T. BULLOOK. TO LET — House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 aores of land, Apply to T. BULLOOK TO JLET. ROOMS^ln;sthe Arcade Chambers. Apply to T, BULLOCK. TO FARMERS., FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. T. BOLLOCK. FOB SALE. ■I Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English graßa, situated at the corner of Mitoham and South Roads, about 1\ miles from the County Sale- yards Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance, and sending stock to the, ywle fer sale. T. BULLOOK: MONEY TO LEND on firstclasa Security m sums to suit borrowers, Apply to. - T. BULLOOK. TO, LET— At.a\ery tow rental, a large building fronting East Street,! ault- »bl* foe ft gnlß go* ohaff «tore. i T,BULJLQAK,



J Public Notices. £f T" OST— A Door Key. Finder will b I J rewarded on letvina at Mail Oflbe 8 79 L ; OR SALS,— A small Stack of HAY Jj Apply to : T. RULLOCK. TfNWALD PrtESBYTERIAN CaUROH. • A TEA AKD CONCERT will b« held m the Templar Hall I'iowald, on F«TDaY, August 17 h 1888. 'ilekets, I* 6i. » 73 ASPKOIAL TifiA, CONCiUKT, and SERVICE OF bONtf will bt given m the Oddfellows' Hail, To morrow Evening, m aid of the Primitive Methodist Church. Tea on the tables at 6 o'clock. Concert at 7.30. shup. Tickets— Tea and Entertainment, 1« 6d j Enterttioment only, la. A Brass Band will play outside the Hall during Tea. - BJ7B WESLEtfAN CHURCH. Social Evening with Popular Lecture. TUESDAY, AUGUST 21st. Subject—*' The Maori Race." Lecturer- Rev J. Nuwman Buttle. To commence at 730 p.m Admission ; One (Stalling ; light x»efreshmcnt. . 8_75 PUBLIC NOTICE. ALL outstanding DEBTS due to the undersigned must be paid ou or betoro i\iOiMDA.Y, 20th Auguac, or the/ will be sued for without futther noticj. J, M. REID, 8*74 ' Ashbur«on. UPPER ASHBUtITON ROAD BOARD~. A PPLIOATIONS are invitei by Aag. CS^ 27ch, for the poaition of Overseer, Clerk, and Collector of Kales tor the District. Schedule of duties caa be seen afc the Cjuoty Cjunoil Offices, Ashburton DONALD McLEAN, 8t55 _CbairmaD. ADDFELLOWS 1 HALL. AUGUST Tim, 1888. Ashburton Guards' Social. Singing, D&noing, and Military Exercises. Commence at 8 p.m. Tioketa, 2a 6d. 8 71 Ladies free. HINDS RIVErTIONGBEACH ESTATE. mENDEKS aro invited for Scooping X Earthwork for Embankment, etc., about 10,000 cubic yards, m two con- tracts ; also for driving 40 Piles m one contract, Specifications on view at County Council office, and tenders ad- dressed to the undersigned, to be m by 11 o'clock a.m., WEDNESDAY, August 22nd. 8°76 WILLIAM BAXTER, O E. WHAT WILL IT COST TO PRINT? nHE Centennial Printing and Publish- -1 t ing Company, Limited, undertake to revise and prepare Manuecript for Publi- cation either m. serial or book form Es- timates and Designs furnished. GARNET WALGH, Editor, NAT. J. BARNETT, Manager, Melbourne REMOVAL. MRS Q fpiMMO begs to announce to O* ± her Patrons and the Public generally, that she has removed to those more commodious premises, formerly known as the Lyttelton Boardinghouso, Cameron Street, and trusts to merit a fair share of public patronage by keeping a good. Table and a comfortable House. All cooking done m his usual good style by Mb S. Timmo. ' 7*lll Auctions. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. Town Section 105, Tinwald. MR T. BULLOOK has received Instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, T.S. 105, Thompson Street, Tinwald, on which is erected a Cottage. Persons desirous of purchasing House Property m Tinwald are invited to inepeot this and attend the Sale. Terms easy , Sale at 12 . 15. 8*52 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 18th. Town Section 709, Wills Street. MR T, BOLLOCK has received instruc. tions from Mr A. J. Kelly (m con- sequence of his having taken the Central Hotel), to Sell by Public Auotion, at the Arcade, on the above date, his property m Wills Street, being T.S. 709, on which is erected a Dwelling Houbo of 4-rooms, and other buildings. This Property is well situated, and will be sold on very liberal terms of payment declared at Sale. Inspection Invited. Sale at 12.15, B*sl T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 18th AUGUST. Town Seotlon 267, Tinwald, MR T. BULLOCK has received In- Btruotlons from the Owner to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 18th AUGUST, T.S. 267, Tinwald, corner of Maloom and Graham Street, North, lm« mediately opposite the Railway Station. Sale at 12,15. t. BULLOCK, 9jts6j Auctioneer, ~ SATURDAY, 18th Inst. D THOMAS has received instructions , from Mr Wm. Hobsfall, to sell by Public Auction, at Tattersall's, West Street, Ashburton, His well known Farm, containing 200 acres Land, situated near Hinds, RS. 32740, subdivided into five paddocks, with good fences, and water m every paddock. House, Stables, good Gardeo, etc. ; Also, A HORSES D.F. Plough f* Leaf Harrows K AA Rushels OATS OA SACKS Wheelbarrow Grindstone & Hinges "I Wood's REAPER and BINDER I Osborne'a WIRE BINPER. Waggon D. THOMAS, 8 13 AuotiQQeer, Aehbuttoo.



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