Wax, psrrafine, nilnera', vegetable, r nd Japanese— l£d per 1b "Wine, fpsrkllrg — 9s per gallon Wool pocketi — Reduced from 83 t'» 6d Tarns, not otherwise enumerated — 20 per cpnt Z'no (roll) 20 per cent was struck out The Bill was reputed with amendments and the House roue a f . 12.35 a.m.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

(PEB PBKBS ASSOCIATION,) lofdon, June 26 In the House of Commons, Lord Lamington gave notice of a Bill to regulate the sale of foreign meats. Mr Morley, m speaking to his amendment, said that seventeen mem bers of the House of Commons had been imprisoned. There were also forty political prisoners at present m a •ingle gaol He challenged the jus tice, expediency, wisdom, and even the statements of success of the Govern ment policy m Ireland. He charged the Government with provoking the outrages by their manner of treating offences. The Plan of Campaign, he maintained, had done no substantial injustice. Mr Goschen, m reply, said that when Mr Gladstone resigned office the Irish had little respect for law, and little love for England. Mr Dillon, he said, was an agrarian prisoner and not a political prisoner. The Opposition were really indignant because the Plan of Cam paign had been defeated. On the motion of Mr O'Brien, the debate was adjourned. London, June 27. The division on Mr Morley's amend ment was taken this evening, with the result that the amendment w^s nega tived by 93. The figures were — For the amendment, 273 ; against, 366. In the course of the debate on Mr Morley's amendment, Mr Gladstone said he believed that at the first oppor tunity the country would unequivocally condemn the existing state of affairs m Ireland, where a repressive policy had proved a failure. Mr Balfour said there was to-day less crime m Ireland than had been known for years ; rents were paid, and social difficulties were dis appearing.

GOSPEL TEMPERANCE.

The fortnightly meeting of the Tlnwald Goipel Temperance Sooiety and Band of Hops wib held on Taeadoy evening In the Presbyterian Ohoroh. The Rev A. Blake took the chair and opened the meeting. An addresi was given by Mr G. W. Andrews;, calling for Increased effort and determination In the great temperance movement. A dialogae, entitled "The T^mperance'.Gloves," was gives by Masters John Lewis and Daniel Oairnoross, and four yoang people united In the song "For we are yoang abstainers. 1 ' Readings were given by Messrs Oalverhonse and J. Gqdsell. Recitations were given by Mesara A. 0, Blabs and Shlletto and Mies A, LewN. Songs were contributed by Mtssei Meharry, Mies and E. M. Blake. Several hymns were sung from Hoyle'a book, and alio the " Emperor Frederick's favorite hymn." In ea close a translation M possible the hymn rnna »■ follows : — When tht Lord me Borrow sends, Let me bear it patiently ; Lifting np the heart m prayer, Comfort he will not deny. Therefore let there come what will. In the Lord my heart is still. Though the heart ia often weak, In despair and all forlorn, When m days of utmost pain, Not & day of joy will dawn : Tell it : Loi there come what will, In the Lord all pain is still. So I p«&y» oh, Lord my God, That my faith and hope may stand , Then no care I know, nor need, Guided ever by thy hand 1 Therefore let there come wh,at will, In the Lord my heart is still. It was announced that the Committee woald glvs two prizes for the best essay on the subject " Why I am an abstainer," competition open to any member of the Society or Band of Hope. There was a large attendance, and the meeting was apparently very mnoh enjoyed.

ECCENTRIC PUNCTUATION

A man who waa suddenly taken alck " hastened home while every means for his recovery were resorted to. In spite of all their efforts, he died In the triumphs of the Christian religion." "A man was killed by a railroad car running into Boston, supposed to be deaf." "We have decided to erect a school house large enough to accommodate 500 scholars five itorfes high." An old editjon of a geography has this ; << Albany has 400 inhabitants, all standing with their gable enda to the street." Op a certain railway the following luminous direction was printed ; — " Here after, when trains m opposite directions are approaching etch other on separate lines, conductors and engineers will be requested to bring their respective trains to a dead halt before the point of meeting, apo* be carefol not to proceed till each train has passed the other." A steamboat captalo, advertising an exourelon. says: — " Tloketß, 25 cents; children half-prloa, to be had at the office." Coroner's verdict. — That A. B. oame to bis death by excessive drinking, producing apoplexy m the minds of the jury." A hotel wss thns advertised:— "Tbls hotel will be kept by tbe widow of the former landlord, Mr Brown, who died last summer on a new and Improved Plan." 11 Wanted, a fsaddle-horae for a lady weighing about 950! b." An Lowa editor says:—" We have reoetved a basket of fine grapes from our friend W., for which he will please accept our compliments, some of which are nearly 21n m diameter." " Board may be had at No 4 Pearl street, for two gentlemen with gas, 1 ' •' Over' a- bridge at Athens, Ga., is the fohbwlng :— " Any person driving over ibis bridge In & pace faster than a walk, shall, If a white man, be fined *>dol, and \f "a negrp, receive 2| lashes. Half the penalty to' ho bestowed on the Informer.'! A npvspaper contained this:— "We haye Vvo iphoolrooma nufjiclently large tp accommodate 300 pupils one above another/ - Another newspaper, In describing the doingi of a convention at Cleveland ftyi t-~-" The procession was very fine and nearly two miles long, as was also the prayer of Dr Perry, the ohaplaln."

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— THUKSDAY. (Before Oaotain Wray, R.M.) CRUPLTtf TO AMMALS. William Stewart was charged with cruelly llltreatlnc ft horeo by working it while latnt>. — Defendant pleaded not gniky. — Constable Casoy baid that on Tuesday he Baw tho defendant driving the horao m a hawker's cart. Tho_horao was In a bad stato, suffering from ringbone. The animal seemed In groat pain. — J R. Colj-or ea'd that he hud his attontir-n dr<iwn to the horse. It was aofioriup fr«>m zingbone and was ev'dently m much \pa'n. Witness had bad n good de*l of experience with borees aud ho considered that it WBB cruelty lo work a horao like that which the defendant had. — Tho defendant laid that he could only gain his livelihood by meanßof.the horeo The Bore was an old one, and the horae did rot suffer any pain because of it. He bought the horse at auction abont a, fortnight ago, but he had previously owned it — The pnlloe applied for an order to bavo the hnrie destroyed. — The Magistrate, before granting the order, dtreoted the police to have the animal examined by some corn potent person, bo that it might be ascer tained whether it was advisable to destroy it. — The defendant was fined 20s and ooßts. with the alternative of seven days' imprisonment. THK SALTATION ARHT AGAIN. W. J. Harvey, Captain of the Salvation Army, was charged with obtrnctlng n pablio thoroughfare by permitting a band to play on the same. — Mr Wilding appeared for the defendant.— Constable Smart said that the Salvation Army band were out on Saturday night. They came up East street and turned into Burnett street. Several of the members addressed the crowd. There was a large nnmber of people about. The band moved along at a slow rate, going backwards and forwards m that portion of the street from East street to Soot-'a efcables. An obstrnotlon was caused to traffic. They continued there for half an hour. — By Mr Wilding : No horse or vehiole oame along while witness was there. —G. F, Soott livery-stable keeper m Burnett street re membered last Saturday night. The Salvation Army remained m the street for about a quarter of en hour; It caused an interference to witness' business aa he was onablß to get a number of horßes out of the stable while the army was moving about m the street. No country horse would pass the Army. — Constable Oaaey said the Army was moving at a soarcely noticeable pao", They con fined themselves to » space of about two chains from Esit street. A great ob struction waa caused and no horses could get past — Sergeant Felton desired to give evidence of a complaint made by the Borough Council, but Mr Wilding ob jected — Mr Wlldingsubmltted there wasno case. There was no evidence forthcoming of anyone who had aocually been ob structed — As far be the Magistrate conld aed there had been no harm done. He hoped the array would however bear m mind that they should do their work m euoh a way as not to annoy people. The case would be dismissed. The police withdrew two other oharges against members of the Army. BBBAOH OF THE LICENSING ACT. W. Redmond was charged with fulling to keep a light burning m front of his licensed premises. Mr Ori?p appeared for the defendant and pleaded guilty. ' It ap peared that the glass of the lamp was broken aud the light had been blown out by the wind. The police a ahort time previously warned defendant that the glass was broken, but the defendant stated be then got it repaired and it had eiooe been smashed — The Magistrate cautioned the defendant that he should get the lamp put m order. W. Redmond was charged with keeping open bis lioenaed premises, the Central Hotel, for the sale of llqaor dur ing hoars prohibited by the Act. — Mr Crisp appeared for the defendant. — Con stable Casey said that he visited the Central Hotel early on Sunday morning— 12.30 a.m. Miss Redmond was In the bar and apparently busily engaged m serving liquor. There were a number of persons m front of the bar and there were some people m thetaprocm. The people m the tip room bad apparently been card ! plttying, and two of them had drinks on the table before them. Two of the back doors of the hotel were open. Witness had occasion to go back about ten minutes poet one and he found a man who had □ot been there on the ccoaafon of hie former visit, All these men lived m the town, most of them close to the. hotel. When he first went there, he met a man called Cashmere coming out of the hotel with two bottles of beer and a chair,— By Mr Crisp : Witness did not see if the front doors were locked ; he went m by the bnok door. He did not know if it was the custom of the landlord to leave the back door open for the convenience of lodgers. Witness did not know if what he called the tap room waa a private room of Mr Redmond's, but he bad frequently seen strange ra there. The lights m the bar were turned down low. Witness was quite sober on the oco&slon. He could not Bay to whom Miss Radraond was serving liquor ; she seemed to be filling glasses. There were some men m the front bar, but he could not sac who they were. There were a'so a number of men In the billiard room. —Louisa Ander* ■on, wife of R. Anderson, said she lived In Cox street near the Central Hotel. She went there at a quarter to twp on Sunday morning to bring her huabsnd home; She knew he was there, he having gono to see a friend — Bridget Cashmere, living at Green Lane, Hampstead, said that her husband le>ft home at twelve o'clock on Saturday night, with a kit and two bottles to get some beer. He did not come home that night — Henry Cashmere said that on Saturday night, he left home at a few minutes past twelve and got two bottles of beer, and had half a pint to drink as well, There were a number of people In the hoom— ; Constable Fi'&jerald said that he went with Constable Casey to the Central Hotel on Sunday morning. Found the last wit ness oomlog out with a chair and a kit oontainlng two bottles cf beer. — Witness did not go into the hotel till about twenty minutes after Constable Casey. All the lights were then out and witness did not sea' anybody.— R. Audoraon went to tho hotel at half- past eleven. Remembered his wife coming for hlm< Remembered seeing Constable Oaßey'aoma time 1 pre viously. Witneßß stated who were In the room with him. Witness hud no beer on the tabje m fro.nt of him.-~R. Johosqn rotnembered Oqnstable Casey coming into the hotel. Witness had no liquor m front of him, Remembered Opn Stable Oaiey taking 6, pint measure which wag In front of Anderson, Witness left about an hoyr afterwardi. He bad a beer, but he did not pay for (t, as he was a guest. — By Mr Crisp : The room they were In was the landlord's private room. No liquor was served to witness after eleym o'clock. There was no noise In the front bar when Casey oame m, and witneos did not think there was anybody there. Witneoo did not hear anybody m the billiard room. — The police did ntt call any more evidence. — Mr Crisp called W. Redmond who said that at eleven o'olock on Saturday night he locked the front door and put out the lights. He left the baqk door open for the convenience ot boarders. Pve'merntiereu the- Qon.ata.blea coming. There was no one In the bar when they osme. Witness mentioned the names of the people who were m the house— all of t whom were boarders and guests of witness. Witness eeryed po llqaor after I 11 o'clock, a*nd the bar" was not open for • the sale' of -liquor, '" Witness had given i instructions that no liquor should 'be terved. after eleven, PW get ' ttyrt

Constable Oispy'a evlder-ci about Mies Redmond being m the bar was correct. Did not Berve Oißbm ra with beer either In bottles or m a glass. — Th=» witness w>b craa -examined at length by Sergeant Felton. — Miss Redmond said the o ily door not locked was that at the back, which was left open for boarders. Witness supplied no liquor after 11 o'olrck. She hod got instructions not to do co Wit ness supplied Oaahmera with two bottles of beer about half-paßt ten. Witness reraomberod Constable Caaey ooming. There was no one m the bar then, and wltnesi was |not mixing liqaor. Did not know where o<*hm're wont to after he got tho beer. — Jime3 Talt. a lodger a? the Central flotol, gave evldenoe. — The M'gl t;ato said he hardly thought the evldnnco conclusive enough to justify a onnvictloD. The information charged Redmond with keeping the house open for the sile of liquors, and the evidence did ! not bear this ou f . ' j OITIL OAGFS. James Stephen v D. Forbes, claim £8 16a Id. Mr Parnell for plaintiff Judg ment for plaintiff by default. R. Lancaster v J, Haffin, claim £4 19a lid. Judgment for plaintiff by default. Orr and Aloorn v F. BoHs, claim £2 Is Bd. Judgment for plaint ff by default. ALLEGED FALSE rRETENCES Benjamin Druey, threshing machine proprietor, of South Rakan, was charged on the information of J . Kelr, manager for Messra P. and D. Duhcan, at ABhbur ton, with obtaining by meaoa of falee pretences, repairs to the v»lue of £10 5s 9d to a chaffcutter. Mr Outhbertson for the proseoution. Mr Gayglll for the defendant. — As an important witness for the defence was absent tbe case waa adjourned for a week. The Court then rose.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(by blbotbio telegraph copyright.) (Per Press Association.) (Reoelvod June 28, 12.30 p.m.)

AQUATIC CHALLENGE.

Sydney, June 28. Hanlan has issued a challenge to row Kemp for a side and the championship of tbe world, the race to be rowed m three months.

PAYMENT OF MEMBERS.

The Payment of Members Bill has passed through all stages m the Legis lative Assembly.

FEDERAL ENCAMPMENT.

The Government have declined, on the grounds of expense, to take part m the Federal Volunteer Encampment arranged to take place m Melbourne during the Exhibition.

FOOTBALL.

Melbourne, Jans 28 In the football match against Mary borough yesterday the Englishmen were defeated by four goals to three.

ASREMARKABLE PETITION

A remarkable petition was presented t tho Houeo by Dr Newman lately, the petitioner being W. J. W. Koblnaon, archi tect of Wellington, who will be romeru bercd aa having been a party m greatly protracted litigation which has recently taken place m tbe Magistrate's Court. The petition ia addressed to the members of tho House of Representatives *' who wero elected to be a voice to the people and guide tho wayward to the path of justice, and bo a light to them that ait m darkoeee. Salutations to you all 1 May the God of grace huve mercy upon us now and for evermore. Those Baluata tions are sufficient," The petitioner goes on to state that " the amount of £300 must be paid by the Government, actual damages sustained by the complainant at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Welling ton." Ho ezplanß the cases m which be was concerned, and makes charges against the Magistrate (Mr Wardell) m qonnectioa therewith. In consequence of his being compelled while these oases were being heard to give evidence about a oaso tried m Dunedin, hiß character and oredit were ruined. He aaka the House to deal with the matter at once, since he. has been left without money" or oredit; that a hearing o£ the case Robinson v Keith be granted ; and that judgment for £90 bo given m the case of Robinson v Houghton. In conclusion he sbvs ; "I kindly ask. the hon members to taking my Qase into due consideration and mental preservation, and that I will be awarded till what extent the hon members may deem necessary."

NOVEL FUNERAL CEREMONY

An elderly and an eccentric preaoher m ftu American town* has, we read, hit upon the decidedly novel idea of preaohlng bis own funeral sermon, the day set apart for the ceremony being a Sunday. The worthy minister, who is considered by those who know him to be a highly intelligent man, has requested his eon to see that a coffin be provided for the oooasion, whjoh he directs shall be perfectly plain aud locked with a padlock. The ooffio. la to be placed by his side m th,e phuroh, and there, m the presence of his friends and family, wh,o are regneited to put on mourning attire, he will relate his life and pay a suitable tribute to hla own memory. The nowa of the novel ceremony baa, it Is stated, spread, and curiosity being excited it Ig thought the ehtjroh where a living man's funeral service ia to bo performed himself will be too small to oontaln the congregation, for the preaoher Is muoh esteemed |n th,!s locality. All arrange ments for the accommodation of the Preaa reporters and for the ceremooy have been made j and a.f ter it ia over the preaoher will officiate no more, but will retire to hla home and lead a qalet life aatll the time comes for him to occup; the coffin for good. __________ _____

DAIRY FACTORIES.

The " Tapanut Ooatier " gives the fol« lowing reaaoDß why a dairy factory should be established In that district ; — That it will preparo produce for the I London roarket that wl|l givo tho pro duoori an iramoilatb cash, retain. That oatq and wheat oannot be shipped at a profit, consequently dairying ahou.ld get a fair trla.l, That within S|o daya of tho factory being ppon it will be yielding a oanh return. Thai gheeae (a now loaded for London within a rrjonth of ita manufacture, and ripens on the voyage. That the dairy faotory will give lota of employment to boya and glrla. That it fill enhance th? prloe of dairy oattlo That it will increase the value of farm era 1 land m the vicinity of the faotory by at least £1 an acre. That dairying doeiuaot Impoverish the soil like grain growing. That establishing a (dairy factory will give people confidence to go on with Other indastrloß if the factory pays, and there ia no doubt bqt thai i« will give aharehqlderjj at least 10 per cent. That \a recent BUmm^rQ buUor has been alro^lt unsaleable, 1 end tho dairy faotory will given an Impetus to 1 establishing in das tries m this district. That a dairy faotory is good luveut ciOQt for 8 qajtltallat* " • R TH«t r It ta;V gooa--laveitnoenk for ohll rJreu'a money. Give a yonngator a co«i and a share m a dairy faotory, and It will perhaps prove the foundation of o (or tyne, ' ? • ' -* ' •

THE EUROPEAN SITUATION.

j (P3R PBESS ASSOCIATION.) I Bkblin, Judo 26. j Both the French and Russian Press consider the Emperor William's speech at the opening of the Reichstag argues the maintenance of ihe peace of Europe. It is reported the Duke of Cumber land and the Emperor William have reconciled their differences on the question of the Hanoverian claims, which, it is understood have now been renounced. The Emperor William m hiß speech said he was resolved to pursue the path by which his grandsire had secured the confidence of the allies, and the people's love and goodwill abroad. His love for the Army and his relations towards it would never induce him to endanger peace, unless he was forced by an attack on tbe Empire or on its Allies. The Austrian alliance was a legacy ot Qerman history, and was sanctioned by public opinion. Similar relations were needed to bind Italy. St. Petersburg, June 26. General Gourko predicts a two years' | peace. Vibnna, June 26. The delegations have passed the war credit. Vienna, June 27. Austrian journals are expressing a hope that Russia may join the peace ' league. Paris. June 27. Leading French journals, while ad mitting tho pacific character of the Emperor's speech, draw attention to the silence m the speech regarding the rela tions between France and Germany,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

♦ (per press assocation.) Napier. Jane 27. Very exaggerated reports having been Bet ofl at regarding the domape to the harbor worka by the late gale, the Harbor Board |held a speolal meeting today to receive a report from the Engineer on the subject. He estimates the total damage under £500, and that would fall on the contractor, not on the Board. The Borough Oounoll has decided to raise a loan of £7000, aeoured on speolal rate, to build a sea wall and widen the Marine parade. Wellington, June 27, The firet meeting of the Mokoau Oom mlaalon was held this morning, but Mr Jonea, acting under legal advloe, haa decided aot to submit his case or evldenoe to the Commission. The ehareholclera ia tho old Antimony Company Intend to hold a meeting to consider the statement made m the memo to the pamphlet recently Jsauod by the new Company In LondoD. Young Ray, who waa thrown from a horse at Carterton yesterday morning la still unconmclons. The annual meeting of the Woollen Company was held to-night. The report and balanceaheet previously telegraphed were adopted. Christohuroh, June 27. In the Supreme Court to-day, Joattce Ward quaßhed th 6 oonvlolion of A. Waohmann, manager of the Hopefield Station, who had been fined £50 by Mr O. Whitefoord, R.M., for not having made auffiolont exertions to clear certain sheep from aoab. There were 4000 uheep In the flock, but It was not ahown that all were aotually Infected. The Judge held that It must be shown that the sheep were aotually and not merely technically aoabby. Dunbdin, Jane 27. Sir W. H. Luke, an old resident at Bluetpur, Lawrence, died suddenly of heart disease.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[P*a Pbbss Association.]

THE DISASTER AT SEA.

London, June 27. It is believed at Lloyds that the vessel met with by the Dumbarton Castle m a sinking condition was not an immigrant ship, but probably a coolie vessel or Home-bound trader.

THE MARKETS.

London, Jane 26. At the wool sales to-day the bidding was conducted with better spirit. Some excellent selections of New Zealand wool realised firm prices,

THE FIRE ON BOARD THE ESSEX.

The fire on board the steamer Essex has been subdued as Ismailia.

THE P. AND O. COMPANY.

The P. and O. Company have ordered four steamers to be built on the Clyde.

EXPECTED ZULU TROUBLE.

A general insurrection m Zululand is considered inevitable.

FLOODS IN MEXICO.

Mexico, June 26. Heavy floods are reported m the country districts, and it is stated that 1500 persons have been drowned.

TRADE REVIVAL IN RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, June 27. There is an unprecedently large yield of Russian wheat, and a great revival m business m consequence, A hope is entertained that a dorn.m.e¥cial treaty, which wiU be more beneficial to the Russian farmers, may be con cluded with England.

AMERICAN ELECTIONS.

New York, June 27. Levi Martoti, of this city, has been I nominated by the Republican party for the Vice-Presidency.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Per Press Association.) j

NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, June 27, ] The Minister of Lands, on the re commendation of the Rabbit Commis sion, have approved of Drs Ellis and Butcher employing their Tintinallogy disease m the destruction of rabbits m, such districts a.q may desire 'to make | use of scheme. The Commission, ! so" far as they could ascertain, found the disease perfectly harmless to stock. Drs Butcher and Ellis expect to haye all their arrangement^ ?cmpJoted a few clays, and" hope to introduce the disease wherever required.

It tHE ASfiBtJRTON GUARDiAK, THURSDAY, JUNE 48, iM



Public Notices WHAT WILL IT COST TO Piiltf 1 1 THE Centennial Publishing Company undertake to revise and prepare Manuscript for PUBLICATI* N, either m eerial or book form. Estimates and De- signs furnish ;d GARGET WALOH )™ UftFO NAT. J. BARNET } Edltorß « Melbourne, Premier Chambers, 7 Collins Street W. 5 11 2 JOHN VICKST^T CASH BUYER OF PIQB AND A THOROUGHLY PRA.OTIOAL BrjTOHEa AND BACON OUEBR BEGS to announce to the residents of Ashburtob and District that he has enooeeded In proourtng a suitable cellar for tho - BACON CURING BUSINES^ ' And Is now prepared to execute ; orderi ; In that line, and can guarantee satisfaction and despatch . ■.■■;• Orders left at the Poik Butchery, East Street will have prompt attention. JOimVICKEEY. 4 157 MUSIC. REDUCTION IN TERMS. Lessons from £1 Is per Quarter;- ' MR J. H. BROOKS is prepared tore- V ceive pupils for Piano, Organ, Violin, Singing and Voice Production, from June Ist, at greatly reduced terms. Pupils can have Lessons at their own homes (no extra charge), or at Mr Brookß' residence, Peter Street. The Quarter commences from any date, Pianos toned and repaired, also bought and sold on Commission. A redaction made for two or more pupils m one family. Particulars on application to .; J. H. BROOKB, : 6+62 Peter Street, WHY! WHAT'S O'CONNELL DOING NOW % Selling HORSE CLOTHS from 15s Od WATEBPKOOFOILSEINSUITS from ... . i 12a 6d - CALICO TENTS from ... ... 12s 6d ■ And everything ol§e m the Trade equally cheap j and all his own make. Let us go and see P. O'CONNELI/S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? why, OOMPTON'S BUILDINGSI Moore Street, ABhburton. 6*29 THE ASHBTJETON Woollen Manufacturing Co., Ltd SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL £11,000 DIRECTORS: G. H. GaEEjnvooD, Chairman. Geq. Jamsson O. J. Habpbb H. Fbiedlandkr A. Harbison John Obk D. H. Bbown. f|IHE Directors are prepared to receive DEPOSITS at the following rates of interest :-~ ! If fixed for 12 months seven per oent. I If fixed for 6 months fix per cent. [ 2f deposited at call five per oent, I J. H..TWENTYMAN, Secretary, BLANKETS. BLANKETS. I HAVE (secured a large lot of Heavy ASHBURTON BLANKETS, slightly Btained. COME EARLY ac the : price will sell them quick. Ashburton (Ming Mart, | SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. Eobert Alcorn. i . Trees* Trees. Trees. NOTICE TO PL INTERS. ("THE Undersigned bega to thank hla JL numerous Friends and Customers for tbelr paßt favors, and calls their Bpeoial attention to hla extensive Btook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES of every desorlp. tlon; N.B. —Planting done by contract, and all Trees BuppHed and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months, Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept m order by the week or by the year. All kinds of Cabbage and Strawberry Plants on sale. All orders by poßt, or left with "Mk H. G. Flower, Oonfeotloner, East Street, shall reoeive my prompt attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTOF NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, ABhburton. 30,000 FETJIT TREES! No Christchurch Wco'ly Aphis or : Bangiora Scale Blight. THOS*~SEAIiY nurseryman; ashburton ' • HAS now ready for this Seoson r s Planting by far the largest and Beat Stock of Fiuit Trees m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, consisting of— APPLE TREES . PEAR TREES PLUM TREE 3 PEAOH TBEEB CHERRY TREES APIUCOT TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vinos, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks. Also largo quantity of Berry Fruits of all kind and an innumerable quantity of FOREST and SHELTEtt TU.KES, Roses, Crna- montal Trees, Shrubs, 800t 0 , &c, &c. m, great variety. MESSR q J. SEALY & CO., See<issßen> East stree continue to act on my behalf m Town, r.nd all orders, «s;ch entrusted to them Bhall have-prompt attention* DESCRIPTIVE PMSCED CATALOGUJS3 OK : AfcWiICATION, THOMAS SEALY, Kiver Bank, Ashburton. Fronting Bwth approach to Traffic Brdgo. 1 6*s*



f D. Thcmas. CHERT >EY SAuE. 0 Ihe text £ale of ", SHLEP A^TD CATTLE - Will be ».cld at tho abore Yard? on » MONDAY, JULY 9th 1 FABMSRS, BUY 1 BCOTE and MACDON AID'S Sheep Feeding Racks, Wilt pay for themsoives m a Sef.aon, D. THOMAP. FOR SALE. SEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP TO LET.' O,{f\(\ ACRES ALFORD FOREST, 6±\J\J half English g»», 3s per Acre ~. THOMAS, Ashburton. I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (In Cherteey) doing a good buelnoaa. No Good- will. Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable bualnes9 ; good opening for energetlo man. Fob particulars apply D. THOMAS, Aehbartoa. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIRE INSUBANOE COMPANY. T HAVJS been appointed Agent for -*■ the above Company, and am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Cxopa at current rates. D. THOMAS, ABhburton; Skin Sales. I shall hold FortnightiyfSales of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STOBES, West Street, ABhburton commencing FBIDAY, 29ih JUNE, at 12. o'clock, ! D. THOMAS, - 1 have oeen appointed Agent JOB THE Mercantile Finance Co., fCHBISTCHURCH, Wb o are prepared to advance Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOCK CROP LIENS, or other Seonrity* D. THOMAS. I AM APPOINTED Sols Agent From Kakaia to Rangitata 70R MDRTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip Placed Ist by the Canterbury A, and Association after an exhaustive trial, D. THOMAS, Aohbinton i Agricultural Implements. I AM APPOINTED - SOLB AGENT IN ASHBORTOtf FOB Messrs BOOTH MoDONALD & Ou Carlyle Implement Works, Ohrlßtchroh,. Sam* .'.BfllwrpiiEMENifi^oN hand]! Inspection Invited, D. THOMAS. (Lato of Matbon, Cox ahc§oo,,) AphburtoDi j



Auctions SATURDAY, JUivft 30th. » House and >Seotion. ) ITR T. BULLOC X will Sell by Pabl'o jjJL Anotloa at the Arcade on the above date, en aocount <f Mr W. S. King,— LOTS 69 and 70, about £-aore, front. ing the South East Town Belt and La dp, on whloh Is ereo'ed a 1 4-roomed DvrelliDg House. A low price will be accepted, and | liberal termi, only £10 rash rrqafred, a> d , balance by iLsUlmenti. Full pirtionlaro from the Auotionetr. Sale at 12.15. T, BULLOCK, 6°144 Auctioneer. Public Notices. ASHBURTON COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT. RS. BEAN m thanking his Frieodn , for the liberal patronage bestowed ppon him for the last six yoars, begs to inform them and all the inhabitants of Ashburton that he is still prepared to deliver promptly all orders for Newcastle, Wasiport, Brunner, and Malvern Coal, Firewood, Posts and Raita, Stakes, Strainer*, Oats i Bran, Chaff, Potatoes, Chick- Wheat, <fee,, &c, at the lowest possible quotations. Note the address ;— , R, S. BEAN, West strpet, 5 256 Next Bank of Australasia, Charles Bay, MECHANICAL ENGINEEK REPAIRS Gnnp, Sewing Machines Lawn Mowerß. Pumpa, etc. BIOYOLES and TBIOYOLES repaired and extras kept on hand BIOYCLEB FOR SALE. Engineering m all its Branches. Cppositb CENTRAL HOTEL, Wakanui Road. 5»27 MONSTEE CLEARING SALE 09 Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. ANDREW ORR WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. See Handbills for prices. ANDREW ORB. T. IBullock, n LET— 6-roomed Houae with vor- X. andah, East Town Belt, lately In oconpation of Mr F. Hltohlngs. Apply to VT. BTJLLOOK. TO J-ET. ROOMS In the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Doubk- Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray. T, BULLOCK. TO LET, ADWELLJNGIHOUSE containing 9 roomß, well situated m Tanored street, lately occupied by R. McOvten, Eeq Thore is an excellent water supply together with every convenience ; will be let at a low rental. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. X?Q£\ well-built 4-roomed House dwOt-)* ftnc * Seotlon on Creek ro»d, and known as part of Walsh's Paddock, Prloe as above. This offers a favorable | Opportunity for a working man obtaining • oheap property, as the owner has deolded to sell at a great anorlfioe. T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE. 1 Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at the cosher of Mitch am and South Roads, about 1£ miles from the County Sale- yards Suitable paddock for parsons living at a diatnnco, and sending stock to the yards for sale. T. BULLOCK; MONEY TO LEND on first claes Security m buhib to suit borrower^. Apply to T, BULLOCK. TO LET — At a very low rental, a large building fronting Eaßt Street, buU- able for a grain and chaff atoro. T. BULLOIK, Tj\Oß SALE— Capital Building Site,. JC corner section f footing Alfocd Forest Road, near Mr Steel's Store Apply to T, BULLOQK. TO LET — 6 roomed house, centrally situated, m Tanored stveet. Apoly to T. BOLLOCK. SHEEP COUNTRY, TO LET about 2000, Acres Sheep Country for grazing. A very low reutaliwlll bo|ftoceptod. , Apply to fT^BULLOOK,



Public Koticea. 1.0.0. F., mTd^ THE Achburtcn Lodge of Oddfellowt will oelebrate their 15th Anuivrsary by a Tea and Social Gathering m the Oddfellows' Hall on July 20th. T.oketa, 2d 6 i ; children half price. R. MINNIB, 6 J6l Hen. Sro, ASHBURTON COUNTY 'COUNCIL mENDERS are lcrlted for Ploughing JL 34 Aorea of Irrigation Farm at Elgin, now aklm ploughed. Furrowa to be 6 inohea deep, 10 fnoben wide ; work to be completed by 25th Ju'y, 1888 Tenders to be addrrised to Chairman, and Bent In on TUESDAY, 3rd July next. WILLIAM BAXTER, 6+165 County Engineer. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. A PPLIOATIONS will be received up XjL to il a.m. on 3Qih inst., from Per- sons willing to superintend the passage of Traotion Engines, etc., over the Aithbur- i ton Traffic Bridge, m accordance with the By-laws. Particulars can be ascertained at the Council offioe* By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Aahburton, June 25th, 1838 6*154 THE ABHBORTON RIFLES SOCIAL will be held on THURSDAY, 28th JUNE, IN" THK ODDFELLOWS' HALL, At 8 p.m. In aid of the ORDERLY ROOM FUND Admission : Gentloraeo, 2s 6d ; Ladies free. Ticket* from all members of the Company. Gf63 John Russell HAS great pleasure m announcing to the residents of Aahburton and th« Public m general that ho has removed to the Block known as the TOWN HALL, m East street, where he has opened out a Choioe Selection of DRAPERY, MEN'S CLOTHING, Ac, soluble for every ciaas . AN INSPECTION INVITED. Prices defy the World. Come and judge for yourselves. 6 # 151 Crystal Palacejkatiag Rink, Patronised bythe "ELITE." , NOW OPEN DAILY: Morniog, 10 to 12 Ladies only, admission free, Skates 6d 23} to 4.30, Ladies and Gentlemen, ad- mission Is, Skates free 7.30 to 10, Ladies and Gentlemen, ad- mission Is, Skates 6d The most enjoyable and healthful exercise m Ash burton, John Orr and Co. GIGANTIC SALE OF SUBPLUS MILLINEEY MANTLES DRESS GOODS GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. JOHN ORR & CO.'S ■ ANNUAIi STOCK-TAKING SALE (Alvraya noted for| Genuine Bargalna) "WILL COMMENCE ON SATURDAY, 30th JUNE. BEING heavily overstocked In Calicos Sheetings, Blankets, Flannels, Qallts, Men's sod Boya* Tvjeed Suits, Ac, aarprlalng B^rgatnu may be counted on, tji tbe Whole Stook MUST BE CLEARER ' P** NOTEy— THE GENUJSE CHEAP BALE JS 4? Ijohn ore & co/s



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