FOOTBALL.

NATIVES V OTAGO.

[P*b Febss Association.] Dunedin, July 31. The return match between Warbrlck'e team and Otago waa played to-day. The ground was m splendid order, and the day everything that could bs desired for foot ball. The attendance waa nearly equal io the first day. The teams was nearly the ■ame, but Otago lost Lynoh aud the Natives .gained Ihamalra. They played with three half-back*-, Io tbe first spell Otago had slightly the best o? the gamp, with the wind at their backs, but they appeared to be stale and not up to their Saturday's form, while the Natives ware much Improved, playing a combined game, their forward play being exoellent. They alio nsed their strength, and time after i time oarried the soums. The t.otica of j Ihlmalra, and one or two others m falling on the ball In the sorum, to tho danger of their own heads, frustrated all attempts to get on a dribbling rush by the Bluet, and only one of these took plaoe, when the ball wm oarried to within an inch of tha visitors' gaol line. Ia the first spell Thompson by a grand run got In juat at the corner of the flag, whioh ha knocked over with hia feet ln falling across. The try was disputed, and the referee not ■eelng it, It waa disallowed. With the wind at their backs ln the aeoond spell, the Natives kept the local men mostly oo the defensive until Ellison taking the ball well from the line-out, struggled across and scoured a try, the kick at goal being a failure. Though the Blues rallied time after time play was biok again, and for the last ten minutes they were penned In their 25, but no-noore resulted, the game ending m a win for the Natives by one point to nothing. The visitors were enter tained at a smoke concert to-night

MELBOURNE EXHIBITION

THE OPENING CEREMONIES. (BY IL-OTIIO TELEGRAPH— OOPYWRIOHT) (PER PREB3 ASSOCIATION) (Received August 1, 12.16 p m.) Mblboubnk, August 1 The town was early astir this morn ing, and thousands are already thronging the streets. The day will be observed as a public holiday all over the colony. The principal point of interest at the present, is the gathering of the proces sion, which will form one of the main features of the opening ceremony. Col lins street is the rendezvous for the various bodies which intend tb take part m it. At the upper end of this thoroughfare paraded the naval and military forces of the colony, along with a contingent of bluejackets and marines from tbe English and French men of war now m harbor. Next to them marched 800 firemen m uniform accom panied by fonr bands and forty different pieces bf fire appliances, These were joined by three thousand members of Friendly Societies and fonr bands by way of William street, and 8000 mem bers of Trade Societies with 40 banners and six bauds, who marched up from Drummond street, The combined pro cession then lined the greater part of Collins street fonr deep on each side, awaiting the appearance of the Vice-Regal party. Twelve officers and 40 sub-officers with 350 constables, and 456 mounted troopers kept order The New Zealand Court faces the Grand Avenue of Nation?) on the left hand side being the second Court from the Grand North, door by which tbe Governor and procession will enter the building at the opening ceremony to-day. The fiist Court Is Canada, but a small portion of tbe frontage next to the entrance has been given np to a Victorian exhibitor. The New Zealand Court has a length of 220 feet by 100 feet wide, but the front age is narrowed by the Queensland Court which runs back 75 feet into it; The facade is divided into rather more than ' four bays by lofty pillars and for the sake of effect there are three, principal bays which lead into the main Court. The 'decorations adopted are extremely simple and throw the exhibits into bold relief instead of drowning them by im posing magnificence as has been done m other Courts. They consist of three light arches picked out m green and gold, while lofty pedestals of Native timber, nikau palm and fern trees supply natural and effective ornamentation. On the left haß been erected a great kauri tree 26 feet high and 9 feet m diameter, forming avery striking feature, while on the opposite side stands a gilt column of almost equal dimen sions, representing the total amount of gold which has been extracted from the diggings m New Zealand. The general arrangement of the Court is as follows :— Down the centre there is a series of trophies and show cards repre senting the natural resources of the country ; on the right hand are all the manufactures bearing on the production of food ] on the left are all relating to clothing, furnishing, etc., including carriages. A portion of the bay on the right hand side, behind the office, is de voted to mineral productions, while a strip adjoining the Canadian Court is tastefully arranged as an Art gallery. This is divided by screens arranged so as 'to form six distinct octagonal courts, the outer space being occupied by hand some show cases. The total number of entries m the official catalogue is about 528, almost the same as at the last International Exhibition. In the art section there are 88 paintingß m oils, and 146 water colors, which, with a few ejeceptipns, afe paintings of New J?ea lanpl subjects by New Zealand artists, ftnd mostly specially done for this ex hibition, In class 2, education and instruction, there are 60 entries; m class 16, furniture, 26 ; class 27, glass and pottery, 4 j class 68, butter and cheese, 20 : 'class 69, meat and fish, 16 ; plasses 82 and 88, mining, 80. The general effect is very satisfactory. The tonp of the colors chosen for decorative purposes is greet} and gold and chocolate tb which the banners and other appurtenances are made to con form. The contrast with the neighbor ing Courts is m favor of New Zealand, which is readily distinguished from the other countries adjoining. Nearly all the cases and fittings m tlje Court, even to the dividing screen, hare been made - of New Zealand timber, and where this could be polished it has been done with a good result, relieving most effectively tha massive exhibits of rough timber and produce m bulk. The ground work of the screen surrounding the Court is a light chocolate color, separated from a dark crimson dado by a streak of gold. The machinery is shown m a separate annexe, and^some of it is at work m the grounds. Sir James Hoctor has labored unceasingly to get the Court m order, and the result reflects great credit both (0 ftp an 4 big ftsgitfante,

METEOROLOGICAL REPORT

The following rainfall during July was I registered at : — Alford Forest, 12 Inohes ; A'ford St.tlon, 69 Inches, Recently (since the rain ceased) the fro-.t regUterel i» :— Alford Station, 12"; M mat Somers. 2ft ; Client Hllh, 22*.  The snow up the Ashbuiton Gorge was 2ft deep

SYDNEY GRAIN MARKET.

| Messrs R. Goldsbrough and Co, Limited, report under d*te Joly 17th as follows : Milling wheat is In fair supply at late rates, and chickfeed c.ntinuei m good dem.ni, Oatß are m a fair demand, particularly bright heavy samples, which are scarce. Maiza is In short supply and very fum. Bran and Pollard dull. We quote : — | Milling Wheat .—3j 61. CmcKrEiD.— 2i 91 to 3s. Oats. — Bright heavy, 2a 3_d j milling-, 2s 4£ i ; medium, 2, 2d ; inferior from 2s. Maizb.— 2. 91. Bban and Pollard. — 93,

SEIZURE OF AN ILLICIT STILL

(peu press association.) Invb*oargill, July 31. Inspector Moore .ni a force of police made a ae'zare of of an illicit still and ap pliances at MerzW Farry, near Wyndbam last night, and arrested George Davey and Thomas Pepperlll, who were found on the premises. The house belonged to (he last named, and an addition had recently been made to it of two rooms. One In whioh the plant was found had no win dows, and the door was concealed, while an exit had been provided by a ladder •nd a trap m the ceiling of the still-room communicating with a second apartment, which had a door, the arrangement Ift ?Ing evidently been made to facilitate escape In caae of surprise. No liquor had been made, but a fire was under the still and barley, sugar and other Ing.edlenta were at hand for the manufacture. The men were brought before the R.M. to-day and remanded, bail belog allowed. Davey Is a carpenter, and says he was only there to construct the building. I

DIVISION OF THE COUNTY

MEETING AT METHVEN.

(From our own Correspondent.)

A well attended meeting of ratepayers was held at Methven on Thursday, July 12th, to consider the resolutions paired by the County Council re the division of the county and abolition of Road Boards Mr McMillan was voted to the chair. The advertisement calling the meeting and tbe resolutions having been read the Chairman a.kod for an expression of opinion from those present on the ques tion, j Mr Holmes, m moving a resolution ap proving of tho County Council's resolu tions, Bpoke at length. In the first place as to whether it was desirable that there should be two rating bodies with power to rate together to the amount of l£d m the poond, he thought not. The Ash burton County contained, ho found, one and a-half million acre** with a population of 7000, that to this population there were no lobb than twelve governing bodies or one to each 600 of the population, which meant one to every 2CO men. The Ashburton County was double the size of very many countie*, and it would be better divided into two and that there should be but one rating body m each division. Cf the present rate off of a penny m the £ the Mount Hutt riding got practically nothing except for water supply. The cost of salaries and office expenses m the ABhburton County was £900, and those of the different Boards would be about £1700, making a total of £2600 yearly. The estimated cost of the two counties would be :— Cleik and Surveyor, £250 ; assistant do £150 ; clerk, £100 J office oxpon-es, £100 for each, making a total of £1200 for what was now costing £2600. lf the county wero divided and the North Branch of the Ashburton river taVn as the boundary it would bo found that the northern division contained half a million acres, valued at about £2,000,000 The south contained one million acres, the valuation of which is £1.500,000 The respective populations were : North, 4371 ; South, 3656, from which it would be seen that the northern division was paying double tlie amount of the present rate that the southern division was, and there was practically nothing spent In that division exoept for bridges and water races. If the County were divided as de.orlbed and the valuation of the northern division taken at £2,000,000 for a rate of one penny In the pound the amount receivable would be £8333, whioh together with the deg- tax and license fees would give about £8800. The office and o'erlcal expenses being taken at £600, sundries, petty cash, etc., £100, charitable aid £700, hospital £200, would make a total of £1600, which would leave £7200 to be spent In the oounty. If the proposed county were divided into n'ca ridings on the basis of the present valuation, the Mount Hutt District would contain three ridings, or about _ of the county, whioh wonld leave after paying the r.ffice and other expenses as estimated, £2400 for bridges, races, roads, eto. From tbe present Road Board rate only about £400 was available for roads, and of the county rates, nothing was returned to the district. He would move the following resolution I — " That

tbls meeting approves of the resolution of the County Conned respect'ng the division of the oounty Into two counties with nine ridings eaob, and dispensing with tbe Road Boards."

In answer to questions Mc Holmes said they did not get their share of the rates In that district now bec*-s. they were ail spent on bridges, which are a first oharge m the whole county and on the overdraft. In the proposed connty there would be but a small sum required for bridges. The most contrnl place for the offices would bo Liuriator, and he would not approve of having the office ln any but a central place. The Wakanui Protective Works would be carried out by a separate rate on the district Inter ested.

The resolution was seconded by Mr Brown and carried, only three voting against It. It was resolved that a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the County Council. DISTRICT RAILWAYS Apr. \ The meeting next considered the ques* tion of railway rating sp4 unanimously re solved that tbe following telegram should be sent to the member for the distriot : — *' At a rapresentatlve meeting of rate* payers, Methven distriot, It was unani mously resolved to request their repre sentative In Parliament to oppose the Amending Dlstrlot Railways Act, now before the House by every means In his power,"

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS VSURREY.

[by electhio teltorlph— copyright] (Per Peers Association.) [Received August 1, 12.55 p.m.] london, July 31. Surrey continued thotr first Innings against the Außtra'ian Eleven t_-day and were all out for 135.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Tuesday, July 31, The Council met at 2.30 p m. BILLS A numb.r of Bills were dealt ,»lth. Among others the Mount Somers Road Board Empowering Bill was roada second time.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30. QUPSTIOKS Replying to quea ions It was stated that Government wou.d continue to make .local government an integral part of their policy, but conld not promise to bring down a Bill next .e?alon ; that the ques tion of taxing professional lnoomas would be considered during the recess ; tbat tbe question of appointing a Teohnloal Oom mlsslon on mining to visit the Melbourne Exhibition was under consideration ; that the charges agaioßt the Ohief Judge of the Natlva Lands Court were now before the Native A flair a Oommlttee ; that Govern mantdld not propose to j-lve any faollitle. for considering the question of substitut ing " working average " for *• strict aver age " attendance m public schools ; that Government were m communication with the Governments of the other oolonles respecting a eucvey of the Pacific cable route j that a statement would be made m • day or two as to the Bills Government intended to proceed with this session * that a cablegram had been received froui the Agent -General to the effeot that the only clause respec log which there had been any difficulty had beea accepted by the Midland Railway Company, and that It was expected the oontract would be signed In a day or two. SHBIP AOT AMSNDMBNT BILL. Mr Richardson moved the second read ing of the Sheep Act Amendment Bill He explained that It was brought In In oonseqeence of a decision recently given la the Supreme Oourt. The Bill provided that Inspectors ahall give notic ) to the owners of scabby shsep to clean the same within six months, and tho ownor on oonvlotion is liable to a penalty if the sheep are not clean three months after. The motion was acreed to. *"""* PCBL-O RESERVES BlLfc

The House went Into Committee on the Public Reserve Sales Bill. The aohedule wa. agreed to. RIVER BOARD BILL, ! The River Boards Ao: Amendment BUI was passed with additional clauses and a second schedule. Tne Bill was reported, read a tblrd tia_p, and passed. OORONBBS BILL. Mr Fergus moved the second reading of the Coroners Aot Amendment Bill. He said that the principal otj j.ot of the Bill was to rednoe the fees paid to coroners. The motion w»a agreed to. OFPRNCES AGAINST THE PERSON BILL. Mr Fargus moved the second reading of the Offences against the Person BUI. He said that the Bill raised the age of consent to sixteen year.. A motion for adjournment was lost by 41 to 32. Mr Reeves (Insngahuk) supported the adjournment, and w_a speaking at the 5.30 p.m. adjournment.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. | NEW MEMBER. | Mr Verrall, member for Ashley, took the oath and his seat. OTAGO CENTRAL RAILWAY BILL. The debate on tha Offences against the Person BUI was adjourned, to enable the Otago Central Railway Bill to be further considered. The Premier, on behalf of the Govern ment:, said that they had decided to lay two alternatives before the House The first was that Government should push on the line (o Mlddlemaroh, whioh could not be done under two years. Io tbe recess tho Minister of Public Works and himself would visit the south, and if they oame to the conclusion that the line ought to go farther, they would bring down recom mendations next sessions. The seoond wai that Government should still continue to extend the line to Mlddlemaroh, and then take up this BUI or Introduce another to enable the lite to be completed to Clyde. Instead, however, of granting land, they would give the Government Hue up to half ths value of work done by any company. Government would under take to open up land for settlement along the line, but they saw great difficulty ln granting land for the construction of the line. In Oommlttee he would move to report progress, and if that were carried It would be understood tbat the House accepted the first alternative.

The House went into Oommlttee. Mr Pyke sold that he objected to any proposal that would not cut up the land Into small blocks and settle people on It, otherwise the line would not pay. His only object was the seltlamont of the land. The Premier moved to report progress In accordance with his statement. Sir George Grey said that the opponents of tbe BUI would accept the Premier's first proposal. Mr Barron said that all the Government did now was to propose to complete the line to Middlemarch m two ye*rs instead of three, but if Mr Pyke did not object he would vote for tha first alternative. Mt Verrall supported the first proposal. Hr Fitchett felt indignant at the Premier's action, which was nothing but a shallow attempt to palter with the subject. He offered nothing more than they had already got. The Premier replied that thoy were offering special advantages to this line which were not held out to others. For instance, the North Island Trunk line had been stopped, yet tha Otago Central was to go on. Government wero not being treated properly m this matter. Their desire was to bring about a peaceful issue If there was agoneral expression of desire to postpone the question for further con sideration he wo*_ld not object.

Mr Pyke said that he saw no good m dallying over the matter from day to day, and he wished it to be Fettled as soon as possible. Having got so far, however, with the Bill he must say he felt strongly inclined to push it on and cry OQ sura render.

-4c Reeves (Bt Albans) said that he should vote against the motion He objected to the Ime being, made by Govern ment at all. Ihe Premier's proposition was really a surrender to the stonawallers. The Cabinet had run away, not for the £-Bt time. Mr Fergus said tbat Mr Reeves always looked at things m a pettifogging party spirit. All he ever tried to do was to pat Government into a hole. He warned Mr Pyke not to accept the treaoherous friend ship of those who merely offered It with the oovert purpose of killing the BUI, The proposals of Government were the best both In the Interest of the oolony ! and of the line, Mr Allan could not see that they ware to got any advantage under the new proposal.. After some farther discission, muoh of It very acrimonious, Sir John Hall's amendment was pat and lost on the ! voices. Dr Fltohett wished to add to the motion that Government ba requested to give effect to their second proposal, bat was ruled out of order.

The Premier's motion was oarried by 28 to 24. Mr Pyke attempted to make a state ment, bat was rnled out of order. Tiie House adjourned at 12,45 a.m,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

Mahikipawa Goldfield.

Blenheim, August 1. Tho Havelook correspondent of the " Marlboroogh Express, " wlccs that Mr Gordon, Inspector of Mines, reports mott favorably on the prospects of the Mahikl pawa gold-told. The news occasions general satisfaction.

Death from Exposure.

DONEDIN, AUgUBt 1. Thomas Jennings, aged 21, died from exposure near Stronach'a Mount i'lsa station, Oromwell. fie was employed as a rabltter. Reign of Grace. Professor Salmond declines to confer with a Presbytery Committee rt his pamphlet

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[per Piuses association. J (by electric telegraph copyright.) (Received August 1, 12.15.p.m )

A VESSEL ABANDONED.

Sydney, August 1. A paper enclosed m a sealed bottle, found near Wooilongong, south of Sydney, states that the barque Ocean, from Belfast, has been abandoned by the captain and crew, and ten of their number had perished.

ACCIDENT.

Melhournb, August 1 . Baron von Mueller, a well-known botanist, has been seriously injured by falling oft a tram. (Received August 1, 12.55 p m.)

THE SHIPPING RING.

London, July 31. It is reported that the shipping ring is coming to terms with the Australian Mutual Shippers Association, and that one concession will be that the merchants be allowed a voice m deciding the rates of freight, etc.

THE PARNELL COMMISSION.

In the House ot Commons there was a heated discussion on various amendments made to limit the enquiry into the " Times" charges against Mr Parnell, but ultimately all these amend ments were rejected. In the discussion on the clause appointing the members of the Commission^ Mr John Morley and Mr Gladstone objected to the appointment of Justice Sir Chas. Day, alleging that he was biased against the Parnellites. Mr Parnell accused Mr Chamberlain of betraying Cabinet secrets to Irish members, and of con tinually trying to undermine the plans of the Irish party.

CANADIAN GRAIN ESTIMATE

Ottawa, July 31. The Canadian grain estimates make allowance for the exportation of fifteen million bushels, being a fourth above last year's exports.

Mr George Fisher, Minister of Eduoation, is a clever man, and a well-educated man m one way, but his youth was not wasted m grinding over the dead languages. It does seem rather out of plaoe that gentlemen— Mr Fisher is not the only one by scores— should be made superintendents of ao eduoation which includes what are esteemed most im portant branches, of whioh they are them selves ignorant, Mr Fisher was cruelly re* minded of this on Thursday. A member made use of a long Latin quotation m the House ; other members pretended they oould not understand it, and asked Mr Fisher, as Minister of Education to translate it for them. This episode very forcibly suggests that if the responsible head for the whole eduoation system has got along very well— and he has done well — without Latin, the general tax payer might make up his mind that, especially as times are not very good just now, youths who will have a very slender chance of becom. ing ministers .of education may do without Latin, at all events Latin provided at the publio ezpenee, — " South Canterbury Times. * BKeatinq's Cough Lozenges cureß Coughs, Asthma, and Bronohitiß. Medioal testimony states that no other medioine is so effectual m the oure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bed time ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium or any violent drug. Sold by all chemists, m tins ls Id. , nd 2s 9d eaoh.

THE ASHBOKTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 1, 188S



9 m Public Notices.- .-, ., ITTOPE _OR TH E DEAF. —Nicholson's XX Improved Patrnt Artificial Ear v Drums. Tbe only sure, etßy, and unseen device used to permanently - restore hearing. Recommended by pc'entlfic men of Earopo and Amerioa. Write for free illustrated description book to J. 11. Nicholson, Lincoln's Inn Chambers, William fetreet, Melbourne. Trees, Trees* Trees THE Undersigned begs to thank hla numerous Friends and Customers for their past favors, and calls their special . attention to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREdT TREES of ali sorts. N.B. -Planting done by contract, and all Trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Fruit Trees pruned and gardens kept In order by|the week or by tbe yoar. 40,000 Cu- p 1 year old, 4s 6d per 100. 20,000 ditto, 2 year old, 7s 6d and 10. per 100. 24,000_Pinua Inalgnls, 4s per 100. All orders by post, or left witl.' Mr fl. G. Flower, Confectioner, East Street, shall reoelve my prompt attention. James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, 4 192 Allenton, ABhburton. removal notice. WM. BAYLIS GENERAL STOREKEEPER, Junction of the Wakanui Road and * Cameron street, between Poßt Ofßoa and Mr Gamble's, facing the County Council Avenue, TTTILLIAM BAYLIS begs to annonnca YV to bis Customers and the General Publio that he has been forced to remove from Saunders' Buildings to the above Premises In consequence of the Bank having let his shop In Saunders' Buildings to Mr Alcobn. W.B. trusts that hia Customers will not be Inconvenienced, by the change of situation, as the new premises are an immense improvemen upon the old, and more centrally placed j m fact, my Customers will be very pleased with the ohange. In my new Premises shall have a large and varied Stock of Groceries, Teas, China, Glassware, Hard* ware, Cutlery, • Brush ware, Oheeso, Brao, Sharps, Chaff, Potatoes, Flour, and every requisite of the trade, which will be sold at the lowest possible prices. Goods delivered daily. Families waited on for orders. Agent for the Wakanui Floor Mills. The Best Flour Made, -.. 20 TONS .... _ " CLOYEE SEEDS CLOYEE SEEDS CLOYEE SEEDS WE, are now landing, ex "Aorangl" from London, oar new Season's Clovers, Turnips, Garden, and Flower See.s, which we have procured direct from the GROWERS. They are of the choicest quality, being this Season's orop, and are therefore fresh and reliable. We will forward samples to any address on application, so that intending pur- chasers oan test the germinating quality for their own satisfaction. ALSYKE O LOVER, RAPE. WBITE CLOVER, MUSTARD, OOW GRASS, TURNIPS, RED CLOVER, MANGOLD, TIMOTHY, CARROTS. We have aleo Perennial Ryegrass and Cocksfoot for sale m large or small quan« titles, latest novelties In Garden and Flower Seed?, from that well known Lon* dqn firm, James Cartke and Company. Empty Iron .Tanks and Cases for sale. J. SEALY~and CO., I . (Late Seal* Bros.) 7 ' £0,000 FEUIT TEEES. Ko Ch' r ' Btcnurcu Wco'ly' Aphia ; or j.,\ngiora Scale Blight. TeO^."BEALY NURSJSRYM- I*-***1 *-*** ASHBURTON HAS now read v for this Seasoti ft Planting by "i> r the Largest and Best Stock of Fjuit Irft™ m Canterbury, probably m the Colony, i insisting of— APPLE TREES PEA.^ TREES • : PLUM TREES PEAO.^ TREES CHERRY TREES APRfCO^ TREES Quinces, Walnuts, Filberts, Grape Vines, &c, &c, well grown robust tree and grafted on the best stocks. _Mso large quantity of Berry Fruits of all k?nd and an innumerable quantity of FORE!, 1 ; and SHELTKR TRBBP, Roses, Crna mental Trees, Shrubs, Root", o_o, &c. great variety. MESSR J. SBALY & CO., Feedsme. East stroe^ continue to act on my behal . m Town, -nd all orders, &c, entrusted to them shall have prompt attention. DESCP FIIVR PRICED CATALOGUES ON APPLICATION* THOMAS~~SEALY, River Bank, Ashburton Fronting south approach to Traffic Bridge H, J. WOOD & Co. STATIONERS' HALL,,: Friedlnnder's Buildings, ABhburton. BOOKS, Commercial and Genei"* Stationery, Account Books, &c, -»RW ROOKS BY EVERY MAIL. MUSIC. Pianos, Harmoniums, Acoordeofli Ooncertlnap, Violins, Banjos, &o , &o. New Songs and Musio of every description ■ A large quantity of Musio (Sheet and BookB) Blightly soiled, to be sold at a Great Sacrifict. FANCY GOODS Writing Oaßes and Desks, Scrap, Phot.- and Fern Albums, Work Boxes, Purses Card Oases, Pocket Book*», Photo Frames, • and every description of Fancy Stationery, Writing, Printing, and Wrapplug Papers m any quantity. Any Book out of stock procured from our Christchurch Establishment, the Stook of which Ib one of the Largest and Bear Assorted ln the Colonies, or from London Agency. A speolal Discount allowed to Library and Bohool Committees! ir. j. wood tm STATIONERS'^ HALL, A.S HBURTO?



D. Thomas. THE next Chertsey Sale will be ot 13 h August. * FOR SALE— i-atyo Section and two roomed Cottuge on the Alford Forest Road ; cheap; D. THOMAS, 7*32 Ashburton. TO LET, — I OAA AORES of Land, situated at I JLOUU Mayfield, Biuds, and- known as Burgoes Farm. D. THOMAS, 6°164  Ashburton. FARMERS, BUY BOOTH and MACDON ALD'S Sheep Feeding Racks. Will pay for themselvea'^fn 'a Season. D. THOMAS, ~ii - i FOR SALE. SEVERAL GOOD FARMS CHEAP *Mm*mmmt*aim*m, ■ ■»a_i-l--a---M^*^i*<Ti' >^ f^^-' , * w,w * lM * ,M * W * | TO LET.J Q.f A A AORES ALFORD FOREST, /O^Ul/il 1 half English grass, 3s per Aore "~D. THOMAS, Ashburton, I HAVE FOR SALE OR TO LET. A GENERAL STORE (ln Chertsey) doing a good business. No Good- will. Stock at Valuation. No opposition. Profitable business; good opening for energetic man. Fov particulars apply |D. THOMAS, Ashburton. mihii' i i > ' LONDON AND LINOASHIBE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and .am now prepared to take risks on Buildings, Stock and Ciopa at current rates. D. THOMAS. ABhburton; . - — — _ Skin Sales, I shall hold FortnightlyfSalos of the above throughout the Season, at my WOOL STORES, Weßt Street, Ashburton . commencing FRIDAY, 29th JUKF, at 12. o'olock, D. THOMAB. METHVEN, I PURPOSE holding Periodical Sales of Sheep, Oattle, Pigs, and Sundries at Methven during the year, the first of which will take place on FRIDAY, AUGUST 10th. D, THOMAS, i Auctioneer, i Entries can be given to Messrs Hibbs Bros., Methven.* ■ •> ■■ a ' I 'im ■ r.l I I 1 have oeon appointed Agent FOR THE Mercantile Finance Co., 'CHRISTCHURCH, Wb o aro prepared to advanoe Money BILLS OF SALE, MORTGAGE OF STOOK J CROP LIENS, or other Security; D. [THOMAS, Agricultural Implements.* I AM APPOINTED SOLE AGENT IN ASHBTJRTOIS FOR Messrs BOOTH MoDONALD & Lo- Carlyle^ lmplement Works, Ohrißtobr.bt SaMF'-B IMPLEMENIS^ON i-ANDiJ Inspection Invited, D. THOMAS. ' (iateofMaVT-ON, Cox ah Oo,,) Aehburtopj



Public Notices j ~ . ,— ' — • rpHE Undersigned have Trust Funds J f for Investment upon first class free- ; hold sccnrities at lowest current rates of 11,I 1, interest m sums varying from £50 to £2000. WILDING AND LEWI! 3 , 77 Solicitors, Burnett SI. WHY ! WHATS O'CONNELL DOING NOW? SELLING "- HORSE CLOTH 3 from 16 j Od WATMIPUOOF OILSKIN BUIT3 from 12s 3d CALIOO TBNTa from 12s fid And everything else m ths Trade equally cheap ; and all his own make. L*>t us go and see P. O'CONNELL'S Al Tent Depot. Where is his Shop ? Why, OO MPTON'S BUILDINGS Moore Street, Ashburton, 6+2 MONSTER CLEARING- SALE OF Drapery, Clotkiag, AND Boots. Andebw Ocr WILL COMMENCE HIS HALF YEARLY SALE ON Friday, the 29th. BARGAINS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS. See Handbills for Prices, ANDREW ORR. A. Harrison. * ■ • Alired Harrison, AOCTIONEER, STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR, SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Oattlo, Pigs, Produoa and Merchandise. Farming Implement- and Vehicles of all kinds conttantly m Yards on view FOR SALE Clearing Sales hold m Town or Country aa required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sollerß Rents collected, artd the bußineßp of absentees managed with oare. Valuation mado of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms, Ad\ ances made [instantly on Goods delivered at the Store, for Sale,§ | Agent fob, the NORWICH UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ALFEED HAHEISON T. ißnllocka ' TO LET— A 6-roomed houae m Came- ron street opposite tbe Wealeyan Church. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE. McOORMICK TWINE BINDER TIP DBAY, with frame Do without frame 2 Single Seated BUGGIES T, BULLOOK. TO LET. TWO COTTAGES near the English Ohnrch T. BULLOOK. TO LET— House of 5 rooms, with verandah, together with about 9 acres of land. Apply to T. BULLOOK rr-,0 LET, 16s 6d per week rental, a jt_ Dwelling-houso containing 9 Rooms, well situated m Tancred street, lately j occupied by B. MoOwjbn, Esq. There is an excellent water supply together with every convenience, For full particulars i apply to T. BULLOCK. TO I.ET. ROOMS m the Arcade Chambers. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. FOR SALE— 2 second-hand Double- Furrow Ploughs, by Keid end Gray, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. -i Q ACRES, 31 perches, fenced and laid XO down m English grass, situated at the corner of Mitcham and South Roada, about lj miles from the County Sale- yards. Suitable paddock for persons living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for ealo. T. BULLOOK; MONEY TO LEND on firstclass Security io suras to suit borrowers, Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able foe ft grab*, and chaff -store. T, BFaWiQIK.



Public Notices. Ashburton caledoman SOCIETY. next « ! Ingles.de" will be held In Oddfellows' Hall on Wednesday, Ist August, commencing "at 8 pm. i This being Ihe last one, tho Oommlttee have, decided to mnko it a * long nfght."| J. 0. DUNCAN, 7 137 SecroUry. r\AWN OF PEACE LODGE, 1.0G.T ANNIVERSARY TEA AND CONCERT Thursday, 2nd, In the Templar Hall. Tea at 6. Concert at 8. Tloketß, la 61 Concert only, 63. 7 146 CRYSTAL PALACE SKAT- ING EINJT. Thursday Night. A GRAND RETURN FOOTBALL MATCH BETWEEN THE BLUHB AND COLORS. THE~FI_TAL Fa/icy Dress Carnival TAKES PLAOE AUGUSr 15th. B_3 ■ TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Misses Morrison & Holloway DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS Tanorkd Street ASHBURTON. 5 169 H. &E. Craighead WISH TO ANNOUNCE TO THEIR CUSTOMERS THAT THEY HAVE REMOVED TO COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, TANCEED STEEET. — ALSO— That they have now m Stook a Large md Varied Assortment of TWEEDS, "JOATItfGS, &c, suitable for the present Season, ITYJ.H AND FIT ALL THAT CAN BB DESIRED] H. & E. CRAIGHEAD . TAILOES, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. Mount Somers Coal I AM now m a position to supply COAL at considerably reduced ratos. In anticipation of a LARGE DEMAND during the coming season, I have made PRIOES Buch that no one need want FUEL ; and until further notice will supply at Per truck load at Mount Somors Railway Station, per ton... 12s Stations on Mount Somers line, freight added. Aehburton, per truck, per ton 15s Tinwald „ _. 15s Winslow _,  16s Hinds „ „ 17s £<-**ng „ „ 17s 6d Dromore   16s Chertsey „ „ 16s 6d termlTcash. booking extra. In Ashburton retail quantities delivered to Customers' residences, at 20s per ton, CASH. All information to bo obtained from, and orders left with ME JOHK G. EESTELL, WEST STREET; Whom I have appointor* my Agent, and who will' soil at above raxes FOR CASH. E. F, WRIGHT. Ashburton Drag Compejy, Id , J. M. CAMBRIDGE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, IWISH to notify that, following the example of tho Grocer?, Drapers, nnd other Traders, and to meet tho 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 impo.o. a duty of nearly 27 j per cent on p. tent medioines, I havo deoided to adhere to the old prices as far i 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 m*> prcdecoßsor, and for every articlo my prico for the finest quality will be found as low, and generally lower, than it can be purchased elsewhere. DISPENSING Is done with the greatest care, and with Drug, selected for tbe purpose, and m no case does my charge for medicines exceed the prices now cirrent m any establish" ment m town. VETERINARY* MEDICINES Are still prepared from my original recipes Testimonials as to their value have been freely given me by Livery Stablekeepera, Farmers, Dealers, from Mr John Grige - , and other well known breeders. As my experience was gained iv a large veterin- ary establishment, with a member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, and not solely from books, my medicines and advice may bo relied on. . I



Messbs Miles Bbos. <$fo., oar London Agents, give speolal attention to this business, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest Prioes, SHIPPERS OAN DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANOES PROMPT SETTLEMENT SEPARATE A^CO^NT SALES. From tha moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or In the railway tracks to our order we undertake retponslbllity of Shipping and payment of all looal charges, Freight, Insurance, eta, thus relieving shippers of all troubl. and Uw of time. MILES AND CO., Ohrlstehorch, GEORGE JAMESON, &BLr Agent^A^hbattoU,



THE INDUSTRIAL PROTECTION LEAGUE. OF N.Z. A MEETING of Gentlemen favoring tho fostering and encouraging of the Industries and Productions of the Oolony will be held ln the Orange Hall, on WEDNESDAY, Ist August, at 8 p m. All those Interested m Looal Industrie, are Invited to altond. DAVID BELLHOUSE, 7+140 Seoretary Chrlstohuroh League, Important Notice. A CHANCE. AMONG other Properties In the Dissolved Partnership Estate of Lake and Evans, Ohrlstchurch, to be sold by Public Auotlon, absolutely without reserve, on SATURDAY, 11th AUGUST, at 2 p.m., are ABhburton Tom Sections 771, 905, 906, East street. Grand Corner Lots. MATSON AND CO., B*l Auctioneers, Ohrlstchnroh, Frozen Meat. TTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozan Meat plaoed ln our hands for Sale In the Home Markets.



Wells Hair Balbam,— lf grey restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens and beautifies. No oil or grease. A Tonic Restorative. tops hair coming out The bebt Remedt for Indigestion. — Norton's Camomile Fills are confidently reoommended as a simple remedy for indiges tion, whioh is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which wo are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the Tnatqral strengthener of the human stomach," aot as a powerful tonio and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles at la I£2, 2s 1 9_, lis, by allJiMedioine Vendors throughout LtowotldS ' . \