FIRST EDITION

The following appeared m our Second Edition of yesterday.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received July 4. 12.5 p.m.)

NEW ADVERTISING MEDIUM.

Melbourne. July 4. Tha Postmaster General has ap proved of letting the backs of tele graph envelopes for advertising pur poies.

A DENIAL.

Adelaide, JiVy 4. Government deny that they intend entering into a reciprocal treaty with New Zealand whereby oats will be ad mitted to South Australia free of duty.

SAMOAN NEWS.

Sydney, July 4. Arrived—S.S. Lubeck from Samoa. She brings news that m consequence of delay m appointing judicial officials several agitators are sowing seeds of dissatisfaction, which are spreading among the Natives, who are now divided into three parties, viz., Malie fcoas, Mataafas, aud Tamaseses. The religious body are attempting to per suade Mataafa that his right to the Kingship was not properly considered, and that the recognition of Malietoa as king was a slight to Mataafa, after the splendid services he had rendered iv securing the independence of Samoa. It is considered m Samoa that the speedy appointment of officials is neces sary m order to counteract the reports circulated by agitators.

A Self-Accused Swindler

At Auckland a man named F. P. Williams who has lately been a hotelkeeper, stated to the police whilit under the influence of drink that he had been guilty of a number of audacious thefts and embezzlements, com mitted m England, America and the Colonies at different periods of his life, and that he had m 1855, m the early days of Ballarat, while employed by Mr J*>B^a Vines, of the firm of Vines and M'Phee^ coach proprietors, robbed that gentleman of £2000 when he was carrying on the business of a gold broker. The Auckland police have made inquiries m Australia, and the statement of Williams has been verified. Williams abeconded from England m 1843 with £300, and a few years later cleared out from America with 20,000 dols. of embezzled money while manager of a Bank. Since making the confession to the the Auckland police, the self -accused man has disappeared, and is supposed to have gone to Sydney on Tuesday m the Waira rapa. Christchurch, July 4, A Christchurch resident communicates to the " Star " a confirmation of the confession of F. P. Williams, who accused himself of stealing £2000 from Joshua Vines, on the Victorian diggings. The affair happened at Creswick. Williams deposited m the Bank a parcel of nails, lead, etc., instead of the £2000 m gold entrusted to him.

COUNTY COUNCIL

Tho following concludes our report of yesterday's meeting : KAKAIA GOKGE BRIDGB. The Public Works Department wrote acting whether the Council would agree to pay half the cost of painting the Rakaia Gorge flood channel bridge if the Selwyn County Council find the other half. The probable cost would be £80. The Council thought a coat of tar would be sufficient for the wooden bridge. FORDB. A letter from the Upper Ashburton Koad Board on the subject of fords was referred to the Engineer. ROADS. Mr E. H. Dobson, for the Coldstream Road Board, wrote calling attention to the fact that owing to the present thorough fare seaward of the railway line from Tinwald to Hinds not being a proclaimed road the Road Board could undertake no trork upon it. It was resolved to apply to Government to have one chain wide from Ashburton to Hinds vested m the several bodies interested as a public road. 'STORM WATER. The Clerk to the Mount Hutt Road Board wrote enclosing a resolution of the Board, urging the Council to make pro vision for the storm water from Cairnbrae* liyndhurst road. The Council referred the Board to former reports, asking them if they were now prepared to revive the proposal to raise a loan for the purpose. RESERVES. Mr Chapman wrote on the subject of a reserve of which he was tenant, and which he desired to be released from, offering Mr McFarlane m his place. The ofter was accepted. POISONED GRAIN. The Rakaia Road Board wrote giving their opinion of the poisoned wheat sup plied'by the Council. "Part was good and effectual, part was insufficiently dressed, mouldy, and practically useless." Messrs Grigg, Harper, and Brown were appointed a Committee to deal with the the supplying of grain, Mr Grigg speak ing very highly of Andrew's poisoned ■wheat. DOGS. The Clerk was instructed to ask the police to proceed against all owners of unregistered dogs. WATER CHARGES. It was resolved, that water charges be levied on Wakanui Flat ratepayers from Ist*'May, 1890. ■ ; WATTLES. Mr Grigg moved m the. direction of instructing the plantation Committee to consider the advisableness of sowing a considerable portion of wattles on all re serves within 15 miles of the sea, and on a large proportion of the reserves near the hills. The motion was carried, SMALL BIRDS. A testimonial m favor of Andrew's poisoned grain was received from Mr J. Mac Lean Dunn, and referred to the Small Birds Committee. TREES. Mr Sealy's tenders for Nos. 1, 2, and 3, contracts for the supply of trees were accepted. WATER RACE DEVIATIONS, ETC. Applications for water race permits were granted to Mr Robert Beattie, Kyle; Mr R. Campbell, Chertsey ; Mr W. T. "Wilson, and Messrs Harrison and Richards, the latter on certain conditions. ROUTINE. Messrs Wright and Friedlander were appointed to affix the County's seal to legal documents, and Messrs Brown and Friedlander were authorised to sign and seal the Council's deeds to Mr Wright. FERRY RESERVE. The tenders of Messrs J. Wright and A. Jackson fpr the Ferry Reserve were accepted. ASHBURTON FORKS FLUMES. Mr C. Smithell's tender at £19 5s 6d was accepted, but only after the amount had been paid into the Council. * t»oclamati6n or water racks. It was decided that the Acting Chair man convene a special meeting for Thurs day, July 17, to consider the question of the proclamation of the water races, the Council to ;i meet m Committee. The Small Birds Committee to meet the .same day. Thjs was all the business.

The map of the county prepared m the Christchurch Land Office for the Ashburton County Council, for display at the Dunedin Exhibition, having fulfilled its mission m the Southern City, has been returned to the Council, and is now hung on the north-east wall of the Chamber. The map is a most artistic piece of work, and quite ah ornament to the the Chamber. At the meeting on Thursday the Council instructed the. County Engineer, Mr Baxter, to have the water races marked with the letters and numbers they are known by m the county, so that for fsvery day reference by members the map could be put to practical use. As those letters would have had but little meaning to visitors at the Exhibition, and would not have added to the beauty of the map, they were omitted; but now that the map is more for use than ornament, and the letters are indispensable for ready reference to the races, their insertion hsv* been ordered. It is officially stated that until further notice two army commissions will be allotted annually to each of the following colonies :— New South Wales, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New Zealand, and the Cape; si* to Canada and one to Tasmania. The body of a man sft 9in, well built, was found m the Timaru harbor on the 2nd inst. Except for water-tight boots and socks, there was no other means of recognition. No one is missing at Timaru, and the body is supposed to have come m on the current from the south. The body has been a fort night or so m the water.—Later particulars state that the police are m possession of several items of evidence, from which they feel satisfied that the body found m Caroline Bay is that of George Priest, who has lately been m business at Timaru as a grain buyer, and for years has followed various lines of business m Timaru. Priest has for some time been m financial difficulties, and m consequence has been very despondent. He was particularly so yesterday week, when he left his home without a penny m his pocket, and Mrs Priest haa been able to identify the corpse as that of her husband. Mr Power, bootmaker, identifies the boots on the body as a pair he made for Priest, and Mr Rowley, dentist, recognises some peculiarities m the teeth which gave further evidence of identity. The deceased'left his home on the 25th ult., and has not been seen since. At the inquest on ths body, held on Thursday, a verdict of found drowned was returned.

THE BIBLE IN SCHOOLS.

A number of members of Parlia ment who are supporters of the Bill to authorise the reading of the Bible m State schools met yesterday morn ing to consider the text of the measure as drafted by Mr Tanner and Mr Downie Stewart, with the result that certain amendments were made. A print of the Bill as amended was being circulated during the afternoon. It consists of three operative clauses, two of which are as follows :—(2) " The school committee of any school district already, or which may hereafter be constituted under "The Education Act, 1877,' may sanction the daily reading, without comment, of a portion of the Bible.in the public school or schools m such district within school hours, and such reading shall be m accordance with the schedule attached to this Bill; (3) the time during which such reading shall take place shall be at the beginning or at the end of the meeting of the school, and shall be inserted m a time-table, to be approved of by the committee, to be permanently and conspicuously affixed m every schoolroom m which such reading shall take place. Any scholar may be withdrawn by his or her parents or guardian during such reading without forfeiting any of the other benefits of the school." The point of difference, and it is an im portant one, between the Bill as now framed and as originally drafted, is that the provision permitting of "comment," subject, however, to the stipulation that such comment must be of a non-sectarian character, has been struck out, the measure, as it now stands,, merely enabling school com mittees, m their discretion, to permit the daily reading of such port ons of the Scriptures as are mentioned m the schedule, without any comment there on. As the selections named m the schedule are limited to historical pasages, devotional psalms, the life history and teaching of Our Lord, and incidents m the lives of the Apostles, with the Ten Commandments, and the Lord's Prayer 3 there is surely nothing to which even the most ultra-secularist can take exception, the more especially as the reading of the Scriptures is to take place either before or after the secular work of the clay, and it is optional on the part of parents and guardians as to whether their children shall take part mit or not. We think the friends of the Bill have done wisely m bringing its proposals within these limits, and feel sure that it will receive larger support on the motion for the second reading, which is set down for Wednes day next, than it has done on previous occasions. We, however, hardly expect to see it added to the Statute Book this session, but anticipate that its pro posals will receive very large support at the approaching general election.

Corn Exchange Report.

Corn Exchange report for week ending Friday, July 4th :— Since last writing the weather has been cold with hard frosts. Nothing like the usual rainfall has been recorded, and farmers still want a thoroughly soaking rain. Wheat remains at last quotations, at which figure several large transactions for export have taken place, small lines are taken by local millers principally. i Oats are difficult to move ; at present | prices it can hardly fail to prove *i re-; munerative business to buy with the view of holding over, and several transactions have come under notice with this object. Barley.—A few parcels of prime have changed hands, but medium and feed quantities are entirely neglected. Beans are taken for export where the sample is bright and not too much broken. Peas.—During the week a very fair enquiry has been manifestad both for feed and hand threshed Prussian blues, conse quently stocks have been somewhat reduced. Grass Seed.—The enquiry noted for Ryegrass last week still continues, and the same remark applies to Cocksfoot. Potatoes.—This tuber has seen fair sales where immediate delivery could be given. There are large stocks, and growers would do well to consider this when de ciding on what to do with their crop. There is a good enquiry for early potatoes, (round) for seed purposes.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

Mr D. Thomos (late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) reports upon the Live Stock Market for Ashburton District for the week ending July Ist as follows:— On Tuesday I held my usual weekly sale of sheep, cattle, and pigs. The total entry of the clay consisted of 2093 sheep, 34 cattle, and 35 pigs, of which I sold 1633 sheep, 1(5 cattle, and 5 pigs. The attendance was an average one, but bidding was better than the previous week, and a rise of sixpence to ninepence took place on all classes of sheep. The following were the prices realised :— For fat crossbred ewes, 9s (3d, Ils4d, 12s 6d, to 14s 6d ; crossbred ewes and wethers, 16s Id, 16s 6d ; fat merino wethers, 10s Id; m stores and crossbred lambs, 11s 9d, 10s 9d, 9s 6d, 8s 7d; crossbred ewes, lls 4d, 9s 4d ; two-tooth crossbred, 9s 3d, 9s 6d, lls, 12s 6d; merino ewes, 5s 9d. Fat heifers, £3 18s, £3 17s; yearlings, £1 15s. Pigs, £1 10s. I also sold privately several large lines of good store sheep at satisfactory prices.

NEWLANDS.

The old identities of this district, those who have been here since this particular portion of Canterbury .was Invested with the now historic name "of Newlands, are quickly taking their departure, m a literal sense, to "green fields and pastures new." Mr W. T. Lill, Chairman of our School Committee, and an excellent one too, has gone to Willowby. His presence is missed, I may say, by one and all; for he was always pleasant and genial to all who knew him. The Band of Hope continues to hold its monthly meetings, which, as a rule, are well attended. It is to be hoped that the prin ciples inculcated at them will make an indelible impression on the youths ; for no assertion is capable of stronger proof than that drink is the primary cause of two-thirds of the misery of this strange world. Many of the fields, which a short time ago looked very uninteresting to one uninitiated m the mysteries of farmiiig, are now begin ning to assume quite a brilliant green appearance, much to the delight not only of the farmer but of the lover of the pictur esque. The recent rains which were so badly needed here, as elsewhere, are answerable for the general satisfaction. But are farmers ever quite satisfied with the weather ? This is a problem, Mr Editor, which I have lately been trying to solve, but I can arrive at no satisfactory solution.

Parliamentary Gossip.

[special telegram from our own CORRESPONDENT. ]

Wellington, July 4. PUBLIC WORKS STATEMENT. The Public Works Statement is under stood to be ready for delivery, and if the other business is sufficiently advanced Goverment will bring it down about the end of next week. CORPSES. The hotel keepers are often put to in convenience and loss owing to the offen sive state of corpses brought to their premises for inquest purposes, and which they are now compelled to receive. Mr Shrimski has decided to introduce a Bill m their interest to forbid holding inquests at licensed houses m boroughs, and to provide that m cases where there is no morgue all bodies shall be taken to the mortuary of the nearest hospital, and the inquests to be held at Courthouses. BIBLE IN SCHOOLS. A meeting of the Bible m Schools party was held this morning. Mr Acland presided, and ten members were present, besides whom others were accounted for Regret was expressed for the death of Mr Menzies, one of the leaders of the move ment. The Bill drafted by Mr Tanner was discussed. Its provisions were m the main agreed to, exception being taken to the clause allowing comment The Bill is set down for the second reading next Wednesday.

SPORTING.

PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.] Christchurch, July 4. The following weights have been de clared for the New Zealand Cup : —

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 5, 1890.



St ] Moraine ... 6 Hazel ... 6 Leolantis ... 6 Leoline ... 6 AmohiaFilly 6 Queen of Trumps ... 6 Catamount 6 St. James... 6 Don Pedro 6 Enchantress 6 Gipsy- Prince ... 6 Katinka ... 6 Pique ... 6 Burlesque... 6 Liquidation 6 Reprisal ... 6 Ohatfield ... 6 Town Moor 6 Lenore ... 6 Wakatipu... 6 Fitz James 6 Meta ... 6 Kimberlcy 6 Kotuku ... 6 Richlake ... 6 Bay King... 6 Ben Trovato ... 6 Emmason... 6 Mariner ... 6 Carronade 6 Corolla ... 6

lb 9 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 3 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0



sfc Ib Tirailleur ... 9 6 Merrie Eng land ... 9 2 Occident ... 8 13 Scots Grey... 8 12 Dudu ... 8 9 Recluse ... 8 0 Leonardo ... 8 0 Phormium

Tenax ...8 0 Raglan ... 8 0 Quilt ... 8 0 Cynisca ... 712 Whisper ... 7 12 Medallion... 7 9 St. Andrew 7 9 Dog Rose ... 7 7 Renata ... 7 7 Jetd'Eau... 7 7 Piscador ... 7 4 Rose Argent 7 3 Thackeray... 7 2 Master George ... 6 12 Prime Warden 6 12 St. Leger- Rosette Colt 6 12 Aronoel ... 612 Wolverine... 6 11 Le Loup- Remnant Colt 6 10 Crackshot ... 6 10 Forbury ... 6 9 Freedom ... 6 ,9 Strephon ... 6 9



VTOTICE— AII persons found Tresspa 8 JIN sing m pursuit of game or other wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after this date wil be prosecuted. J. R. WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May. .JLIZ2 SEALY'S FRUIT TREES INCLUDING Apples, Pears, Pluma, _t_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and all other fruits. The merits of ; all the varieties have been subjected to severe testa during the last 15 years, and the .stock is now admitted- to be the Largest and Choicest m Canterbury, probably m the colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREKS Of all kinds, innumerable m quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c. Choice m quality, numerous m quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands m number. A large , quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES. Endless m variety and choicest inquality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery or through Messes J. Sbaly akb Co. THOS, SEALY, Nurseryman, L Riverbank, Ashburton. JOHN OBR & CO, ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUE . m the Following Leading Lines of ' ■;• GENERAL IRONMONGERY, ET A '" - ' : Ex "Rimutaka," And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles. 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys.  1 Cas=e Table Knives, Forks, Spoons. 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 80 Tins White Lead. 40 Tins Red Lead. 120 Drums Raw and Roiled Oil. Paints and Varnishes of all kinds. 5 Bales Wall Papers. 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d to £5. Ranges, Stoves, at all.prices,. .: 8 Cases Wringers and Mangles. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s to 3Cs. 50 Fenders from 6s to £5. 25 Tons Bar and Sheet Iron. 1 Ton Bolts and Nuts, all sixes. ■:' Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather.Belting, H to 6in. Manilla and Flax Rope, 1| to 3in. 35 Coils Plough Lines. ; . : 2 Cases Mould Boards. 5 Casks Homsby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Casks Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axles. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps. 20 Kegs Blue Stone. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. -.:, 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Kegs Wire Nails. 20 Kegs Fencing Staples. . . "•■:'••• 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire, SO Coils Barb Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cvvt Bobit Mettle. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Packages Screws, Locks and Hinges. , 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 Cases Gorse Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hammers. * ■. 2 Bales Door Mats. 10 Crates China and Earthenware, includ- New Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware. Some of these are really beautiful eoods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubroline, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all b] had m any quantity. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of th ; Age ; the very best. GROCERY DEPARTMENT WILL Always be found STOCKED with GOODS of First Class QUALITY, —Including— Indian, Ceylon and China TEAS, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitt and Cos. Flour, , Butter from Mr John Griggs ; ■ Famous Dairy. JBHN ORR AND GO., IMPORTERS. Andrewandrew arr's Andrew vJrr s GREAT - gj j? ANNUAL SALE OF ™ >. ■ % ■^ DRAPERY . -g., & j* H CLOTHING \ AND HOOTS m ; Will Commence " W Saturday, July sth H lis ' E The greatest. BARGAINS ever seen m Ashburon. l« SEE HANDBirLS.' -P : ■■■•■' . ANDREW ORR.



ruoiic Kotlces. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREKS. TREES. X Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Oorrespon dents for tie support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past and all orders by post r otherwise will receive ,ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown ; also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxe,s. I have ibout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety. All trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. JAMES "DORTER AMES 10RTBE, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, AiiLENTON ASHBURTOIS ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNTJpLTJB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES rpo be held on the Racecourse, Ash _L burton, on lEDMMUPUIO. Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President —John -Grigs;. Vice-Presidents —G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C.Walker, M.H.R. Stewards—G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. OiiERK of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. Handicappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. PROGRAMME 1. *The Hunters' 'Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 .soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of Mie Ashbuvton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. ut 6 miles ; over eight flights of hurc bout T feet 6 inches high. 2. Hunt Club Cup eplechase, a handicap: of 30 ov ' cond horse to receive 3 soys and third horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOst. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About three miles, over such jumps and course as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.— The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HiCK Race, of 10 soys, no weight under 9st. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Three quarters of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m front of the stand to the satisfaction of the SteAvards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; acceptance free, to be notified to the Secretary within 10 minutes of the declaration of the weights. About one mile and a half. GENERAL RULES. No entry will be" received for any of the Races except upon this condition :—That all disputes and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by a majority of the Stewards present, or those whom they may appoint. Their decisions-upon all points connected with the carrying out of this Programme shall be final. All entries to be sealed and addressed to the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at the time of entvy, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. No nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount m cash. All horses must be ridden m colors. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1889, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be pro duced at the scales. Gentlemen riders.—Names must be sent m to the Secretary on or before 2nd August for the approval of the Com mittee. ■ Five per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of "the Course. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longei period. The Races will be run under the Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National "Steeplechase Rules m all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &c Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse and colors of rider, and m the hands of he Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will-be declared on MONDAY, uly 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to the eoretary not latwr than 9 p.m. on ATURDAY, August 2nd, 1890. k.-j ,r, E. J-. FOOKS, Hon Secretary



FOE SALE PURE UNBLEFDED Mian and Ceylon Teas. Direct from fche Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Tens ever offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold m 5, 10 and 151 b Canis ters and 401 b boxes PRIME IXERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And all kinds of SEED WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEORGE JAMISON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. T>^v"U^- £mmSSSmS WATCH and CLOCK JaODI. mp^^CH MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Murray Mm East ? rfl tf f Ashburton ALAIcGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewollery, Plate, &c. A. magnificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line of High Class English Watchca. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED WHEAT. WHEAT: WHEAT CASH BUYERS R 0 L L I T & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, A S H B U 11 T O N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market pric« . Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, JfJiAS ETC., ETC: FKEEDLANDER BROS. COAL. COAL. COAL. TTTE HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipment; of Houselw d Coal PRIME QUALITY. UMBER, TIMBER. TIMBER. *Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, B:oofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, G "Vies, Hu*d'es s Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS^ ALSO,— PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choicest Pattern* Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. W. H. COLLIMSIMD CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTRTCN. MITCHELL & TUE.NER "T3EG to inform the Public that, hi order to bring their DRAPERY DEPARTMENT On a level with the Established and well-known Excellence of their CLOTHING and BOOT DEPARTMENTS, They have lately, at Great Expense and much Painstaking Care, made such Enlargements and Alterations m their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK. A Splendid LIGHT is now available for the Inspection of GOODS. The End of the WHOLESALE WINTER SEASON Has enabled them to increase their DRAPERY STOCK By an additional £1000 Worth of NEW GOODS, at Very Low Rates, and they ha no hesitation m saying that they can now offer m E V E 1R V DEPART MEN T Goods of such Quality, Variety and Price as are second to none m New Zealand, which must command the largest turnover m the district to them. MITCHELL AND TURNER are anxious that the whole Public of Ashburto aivd District should inspect their Enlarged Premises and Stock. They have therefor decided to offer the inducement of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Pu chases from SATURDAY, 28th inst. (until further notice). This amounts to THEIR GOODS being Sold at within a shade of WHOLESALE PRICES. MITIOHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI BOUSE.



Public Notices. WM SPARROW Tailor and men's mercer EAST BTREE STEPHENS BROS BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which they have just landed, and for which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now m the market, inasmuch as it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more I BRILLIANT LIGHT. It will Not Dazzle or Injure the Eyes and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades* as well as being very much more economical or household purposes, stoves, etc., etc Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace witli the times, we will RETAIL IT at the UriUAL PRICES, So Farmers and Householders will do well m Securing a Winter Supply, and m so doing we aie satisfied they will be pleased with their purchase. We have, also, to hand a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES Both English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desirs to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and severa other varieties m packets or m bulk, so ustomers favoring us with a cal will rc eive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus oniers if requested and orders by pos wil Ibe despatched without delay \ Orde c ivered .11 Town or Suburbs STEPHENS ~Q R0 S TEPH N 8 JD RO S. PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & CB'S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY, JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY Ac. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will have an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. ASN & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE. 7§17 SALeT" STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. WJ- SPENCER iCO. "PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being , r very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a GRL.'.r REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. 'Heavy Dress Tweeds 10id, reduced to 7-|d. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to 1b 2d. White Blankets 5s lid a pair. Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d red»ced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3|d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|cl. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to*lslid White Lace lOd a doz. Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 6d, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25a Boys' Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS. ~~~ BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's nnd Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost. Men's Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. at W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE:



Public Notices. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW.. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celobratetl American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Fivo Octaves, 14 stops, g octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and *' Guar dian Office. 520 NOTICK TREES ~ TREES! I THE Undersigned, have opened a . Nursery on my own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices not to be beaten. Having had 28 years' experience at Home and m the Colonies, I have grown none but the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many that are planted out are shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior m quality. I have also a very choice collection of Roses and Shrubs. Gardens laid out: work done by contract or by day. Old fruit trees re-grafted with choice sorts if required. Hoping to get a fair share of public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my prompt attention, 6*l



It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Duneclin Exhibition and ■\ arious other plfioes, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would uraw theii atten tion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which n other stocks canoe relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do nob require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery, man, Allenton.—(Advt)



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