that Island to v Germany Mr Gladstone ' and Lord Rosebery mil oppose it being done. It is considered doubtful if. Lord Balfour of Burleigh will accept the Governorship of New South "Wales. In the House of Commons the Police Pension Bill has passed its second reading. The Company promoted by Miss Alice Cornwell to construct an outer harbor at Adelaide has abandoned the project. The amendment proposed by the Committee on the Western Australian Enabling Bill, to insert universal suffrage was rejected by a large majority. Mr D. Hean, who has been investi gating the affairs of the Bank oi New Zealand, has arrived from Auckland, The Directors of the Bank entirely deny the reported reconstruction of the Board. ' Another meeting of the creditors iri .the estate of Viscount Deerhurst has been held, when the bankrupt's pro posal to pay 10s io. the £> down, and the balance when he succeeded to the title, was refused, as a sufficient majority of creditors did not approve of it. • The "Colonial Quarterly Review,' .which is projected by Sir M. E. Grant Duff,, the Earl of , Derby, Sir John Lubbock, and Mr J, A. Froude, will: oppose Imperial Federation, and advo cate alliance between kinsfolk in pre-; ference to the >more ambitious scheme of empire. , Mr Cecil Baikes, Postmaster-General,, has undertaken to consider Sir Dillon; Bell's proposal that in the event of a> renewal of the San Francisco mail' service, the British Government should defray the cost of the transit of the mail between London and San Fran cisco. Nbw Yokk, June 28. . Many deaths are recorded from sun-; stroke. • Berlin, June 27. ; The Beichstag has finally approved' the increase in the German Army by! a majority of 83. Natal, June 28. Colonists are demanding Responsible \ Government for Natal, with control over native subjects. . Paris, June 28. The Earl of Lytton, British Ambas sador, is urging the French Govern ment to discontinue the transportation of convicts to New Caledonia. The more serious charge of Nihilism preferred against those arrested with dynamite jin their possession has collapsed, and the accused are only charged with a minor offence. • ■ > '." Constantinople, June 28. The Sheik- ul Islam is suspected of plotting to depose the Sultan, and a number of members of the Ulema have been arrested on suspicion of being connected with him.

AT THE CONCERT.

'— * Yes, I s'pose it's real music—it's a mighty • heap of sound, With the treble way up yonder an' the bass down underground, With the demi-semiquavers an' the tink lin'of the keys, An' a fuss like wind a-roarin' through the ' branches o J the trees. An' ye say that Wagner wrote it, an' ter* hear it is a boon I But, somehow, the feller never seems ter overtake the chune, . ThougH his fingers run like lightnin' an' he twists upon his stool, An' ruffles his ha'r until ho looks a orful fool; , ' An' somehow I miss the feelin' that I • . allers uster feel, That was sweet until it hurt me f'om mer head down termer heel,— That 'ud make mer eyes git misty an' mer mouth ter twitch an' smile, — When I listened ter Mirandy playin' "' ■" Mary uv Argyle." Why, ter hear Mirandy playin' was ter see the water run Like a streak o' shimn' silver jes a-spark . lin' in the sun. An' up above the medder ye could hear a . thousan' birds A-singin' jes as easy as ye hear me talk . these words; Ye could fa'rly smell the early blooms . upon the" apple trees, An' ye owned a fine plantation, an' much money as ye please. Lord, how ye loved yer neighbor, an' ' never wist no harm Terhim about' thelawin' 'cause his fence run on yer farm ; An 1 .the- milk o' human kindness kep' a ': fldwiri' far an' free, Ah* eve'ything about the world was like it : ' ought ter be, Tell ye kinder seemed in heaven, peart ; an' happy, all the while That ye listened ter Mirandy playin' " Mary uv Argyle." Well,' I s'pdHe I am ole-fashioned, an' it >f1 would ii' hardly do Per him ter play the music that I useter • cotton to. These town-folks would n' keer ter hear about the "hunter's horn," Nor 'bout the mavis singin' out " his love song ter the morn;" So I'll set an' listen quiet while the feller bangs away, • An' I'll 'low that his planner beats a in - jineany day ; But it ain't mer style o' music—an' with all mer due respex Ye can say ter Mister Wagner, when ye i- chance ter see him nex', That the loudes'fuss ain't allers what is certain sho' ter please, Nor the bes' musicianer, the one that tries ■ to bust the keys. ■An' though I have no doubt but he's s , social sort o' man, I would n' walk a squar' ter hear the bes thing f'om his nan'; But oh' if she was livin' yet, I'd foot ii forty mile, Jester listen ter Mirandy playin' " Marj avArgle." James Lindsay Gordon. The Century.

Effects of Alcohol.

Dr B. W. Richardson the other day drew a doleful picture of the effect of alcohol on the brain. With regard to the affinity of brain matter for alcohol he described an experiment which he had made upon the brain of a dead animal. He'tried by distillation to get back again the alcohol with which the brain had been soaked, but such was the tenacity of this organ for the spirit that he never succeeded in getting it all back again. This led him to the conclusion that alcohol became part of the brain structure, and so far changed it that the victim, in fact, got a different brain. In this view he, was confirmed by an experiment which Sir Humphrey Davy once practised upon himself to test the relative effects of nitrous oxide and alcohol upon the human brain. In the case of the gas the Bymptoms of intoxication quickly passed •way • without leaving any injurious effects, but in the case of the alcohol these disagreeable effects remained.

Rural and Sheep Suggestions.

If you keep the ewes in dirty quarters do not be surprised at loss of-lambs. There are indications in the market that sheep breeders are keeping their best stock.

One man estimates nine sheep the equal of one cow in value and cost of mainten ance.

Protect the sheep from dogs. How? In any way you can do it. There is a heap of suggestion in that broad advice. In selecting a ram get one that will raise the standard of the flock. Certainly that is the only purpose of changing rams. The sheep may have liver flukes anc still live and do well. Just how many a sheep can have without injury cannot be deter mined.

The beginner in raising sheep and growing wool had better begin on a small scale. That is a perfect good rule in any new business.

Barbed wire is a good fence for sheep. If they are furnished' with good pasture it will not require much wire to make an efficient fence.

The politicians always have their fingers in the wool. Sometimes they do the wool grdwer a favor, but they do themselves two favors while granting hii) one. Are you growing all the .wool on that sheep that you might grow if you tried ? Are you making the sheep produce all the mutton that it might produce ? If not you are wasting your resources.

Push the business of raising sheep and growing wool, but observe reasonable limits. : If everybody goes to stocking up heavily with sheep, down go the profits. .Keep a reasonable sized flock on the farm and there will be money in the business.

Sheep after they reach the age of two years seldom have tape worm. Three ounces of the powdered root of the male fern once a week, followed three hours after by a purgative of linseed oil, is a good treatment for tape worm.

, It is sometimes difficult to, determine how to go to work to make improvement in some things. But if you have not got a good buck at the head of your flock it is very easy to make an improvement. Get a good buck by all means.

Railway Debentures.

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London, June 27 and 28,

The "Western Australian Midland Railway debentures, of which a million pounds' worth were offered, have been fully covered, and are being taken, freely at a premium of 4| to 5 per cent. i

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H*-<lg-nHti<iii. Wellington, June 30. , Mr D. P. Fisher has resigned the Secretaryship of the Federated Trades Council. linitfr-wnrni In Sheep At Woodville lung-worm is causing un usual mortality amongst sheep in that district. labor and Capital Greymouth, June 30. Mr Newton, President of the Grey Valley Miners' Association, states that the meeting held on. Saturday even ing to discuss Mr Kennedy's proposal was too thinly attended to warrant it arriving at any decision. It was decided that no 'action be taken respecting the proposal until there is an idle day, when all miners ■would be represented at a general meet-1 ing, which is expected to be held during the week. The general feeling is thut miners will refuse to go back fco the old system, and will allow the mines to be closed if the Company like. It is also understood that, in such a case, all sur face hands will receive notice, and the mines be closed forthwith. A. Mnrgrlary. Ohristcbtorch, June 30. The Rangiora railway booking office was entered burglariously on Friday night. The safe, containing valuables, was not broken into, and the only • thing stolen was a pair of scissors.  ;. gupi»o**>d Sutcidci. Dunedin. June 30.

The body of William May, who has been reported to the police as missing, was found yesterday on the Town Belt, near Littlebourne, alongside of a six chambered revolver, two barrels of which were empty. There was a bullet wound in the right.temple. Deceased was last seen alive on Wednesday night at the house Mrs of Rogers, Brook street, with whom are boarding his six children, whose ages range from 11 years to 12 months. was a native of England, 45 years old, and served- 15 years in the : :army. He belonged to the 58th regiment, •and came to, the colony from India in 1874. For some time after arrival he was in the eervice of the railway, but for seven years, carried on .business as a hairdresßer and tobacconist at Balclutha, where he sold out several months ago. Since then he had been unable to get employment, and this, to gether with the death of his wife 12 months ago, preyed upon his' mind. Xtatterly he was exceedingly despondent. HitnitKUiui 1 Douutlon. The Hon Mr Hislop advises Mr Hodginson that Charles Gasciott, of London, has presented to the Art Gallery Herbert's picture, " Adoration of the Magi," exhibited at the exhibition. The work is valued at over a thousand guineas. Arrival of* the lonic * ' Port Chalmers, June 30. The lonic arrived at the Heads at 7.30 a.m. She brings 2300 tons of cargo, 1000 being for Dunedin, 3 bags 1 packet mails, 18 cases parcels post, and 66 passengers. Her northern vrerQ transhipped to the Penguin. One death occurred on the voyage, a child, 5 months old, named Glackin, on June 19, from bronchitis.

The annual sale of larch, spruce, and fir trees on Lord Airlie's estate took place at Kirriemuir on April 15. There was good competition, and about £4000 was realised. At Oamaru. on Saturday a meeting of farmers was held at which ft was decided to form a Farmers' and Employers' Union, so that disputes or difficulties might be dis cussed by the two parties, and, if possible, settled amicably. Mr Thomas Arthur, now stationmaster at Dunedin, and formerly of Ashburton, is now on a visit to this district, he arrived by the express on Saturday evening, with three of his family, and they return by Tuesday's express to Dnnedin. .

The Loss of the Dacca.

[per press association.] f London, June 28. Official enquiries into the eii*cum stances connected with the loss of the British-India Company's steamer Dacca in the Bed Sea in May last is being held. In his opening address counsel \ laid charges of great negligence on the part of the cheers. The chief officer asserts that he called the captain twice, once after sighting Daedalus Reef (the reef on which the vessel was wrecked), and as the captain remained belowhe altered the vessel's course. The cap tain states he only remembers being called once, and was awoke by the vessel striking.'

The Weather.

, . .. , . ——# ■ ALFORD STATION The following is the Meteorological Re port for the week ending June 29th, 1890: —

Land Settlement.

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Wellington, June 28. The Committee of the Chamber of Com merce appointed to consider the question of land settlement, will recommend reso lutions in favour of expediting the Biirvey of Crovm lands,' and opening them for settlement with amendment of the land laws for securing bona fide settlers against the delay and uncertainty of the present system; also pressing Government to proceed with the completion of the survey of Native lands, and throwing those avail able open to settlement as speedily as possible.

The Newfoundland Question.

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liOndon, June 27 and 28

The captain of H.M.S. Emerald is being sued for damages for forcibly closing Baird's lobster factories at St. George's, Newfoundland.

In the House of Commons Sir James Fergusson denied that the Island of Dominica, in the West Indies, is being exchanged for French rights in Newfoundland. A Blue Book on the Newfoundland fishery dispute has been issued. In a despatch of May last the Marquis of Salisbury refuses to recognise the right of the French commander to interfere with British commandei's.

The St. John's correspondent of the " Daily News" telegraphs that the colonists are purchasing rifles, and a collision with the French is feared.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

[per press association.] Wellington, Juno 29. In the Divorce Court the case Ball y Ball, the wife's petition for a divorce, the Chief Justice granted a rule nisi. * Mr E. S. Forbes, who was reported to be missing from Porirau, has turned up safely at Featherston, ,

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Auckland ltrmi, Auckland, Juno 30. ] A' coastal Seamen's Union has been! formed, under the auspices of the Knights} of Labor. <» Mesdames Tobin and Miller had drinks! together in the Captain Cook Hotel on; I Saturday night, and,. after leaving, Mrs; Miller said she felt dizzy and^ fell, down,* and has since died. In discharging John Moginie, a; bankrupt, this morning, Mr Justice' Connolly made some severe remarks on the bankruptcy of persons whose business was speculation in mines. He would' always be inclined to withhold the discharge of such, if there were any opposition to the applications.

A telegram from Whangarei relative to the first Puhipuhi crushing, says the general stuff from the Prospectors is giv ing 62ozs to the ton, and shareholders are well satisfied. Scrip, which lias been selling at 2s, is now worth ss. Taking shares all round on the field, they have doubled in value within the last fort night. A. J*olle« Conntabln Chwrg-ad with , Vat jury; John Gillespie, .police constable at Manaia, was charged this morning at the Police Court with havirig committed i perjury at the last sitting of the Supreme Court here, when giving evidence for de fendants in the civil action O'Key v Fitz patrick. The case was adjourned for a week and will be heard at Stratford.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE IRISH PARTY.

London, June 29. Archbishop Walsh recently censured Irish members for being absent from a " snatch " division. Mr Parnell was included, and as a protest 70 members banquetted him on his birthday.

UNIONIST DEMONSTRATIONS

An imposing Unionists' demonstra tion was held yesterday at the Crystal Palace. Mr Balfour, Irish Secretary, ridiculed the idea that the Government was tottering. He said the Temperance Party would regret that their fanati cism had succeeded in destroying the licensing clauses of the Local Taxation Bill, because their action would pre vent efforts being made in the future to legislate in the interests of temper ance.

THE GERMAN ARMY.

Berlin, June 29. The Reichstag has passed the third reading of the Army Bill.

(Received June 30, 12.35 p.m) COMMERCIAL.

London, June 29. The money market is firmer, owing to the expectation of a scarcity of supplies. Three months' bills 3-f der cent.

The English wheat market is dull, Continental firm, American steady. Colonial oats, common sorts, 22s 6d; beans, 335. The total number of bales catalogued at the wool sales up to date is 58,400, of which 13,200 have been held over.

AUSTRALIAN.

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RAIN IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

Sydney, June 30. Seven inches of rain has fallen since Saturday, but it is now fine.

FLOODS IN GIPPSLAND.

The floods in Gippslancl are the highesst known for years, One settler, named Taylor, was drowned, and great damage has been done to crops arid property.

"SPIELERS" IN QUEENSLAND

In consequence of a gambling row at Rockharnpton a fight occurred in the street between "spielers" and their victims. Eighteen of the former took refuge in a public-house, which the mob blockaded for 24 hours, when the " spielers " were escorted to the wharf by the police, and placed on board an outward-bound steamer. This move ment was only effected, however, after a great disturbance.

FATAL ACCIDENT.

Mr J. C. Chatham, member for Dunolly, was thrown from his buggy in the city and killed.

WRECK OF THE STEAMER NELSON.

Hobart, June 30. The steamer Nelson struck on a wreck in the river Tamar, and foundered, but all on board were saved. [The Nelson is a boat of about7oo tons; register.] ;

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SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT npENDERS will be received up to 3 JL p.m. on THURSDAY, the 3rd July, for the following works :— Re-forming and Metalling about 10 Chains Hardy Road. Gorse Cutting and Grubbing in several contracts. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. TENDERS to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. A. MAKEIG, GIISI Clerk to Board. rpENDERS wanted ffor the erection of 1 a double "wall Sod Fence, plough furrows and>.'4 wires, about 3 miles on Hinds Railway Reserve. Apply to W. Andbksojt, Flemington. Specifications can be.seen at "Mail " Office. Tenders close on July 3rd. 6J5.71 SALE OF CANTERBURY LANDS. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, June 23rd, 1890. THE Undermentioned RUNS will be offered For Sale by Public Auction at the Land Office, Timaru, at 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, JULY 18th, 1890. License for 7i months to March Ist, 1891. Runs 51 to 54,, parts of old Waimate and Station Peak Runs. Possession on July 19th, 1890. Small Grazing Runs, Station Peak, Lease for 21 years. 8 Runs from 1000 to 3862 Acres. Upset annual rentals Is per acre. SALE OF GRAZING RIGHTS ONLY. Balance of Educational Reserve, No. 1574, Hakateramea. Eleven Blocks in areas of from 14 to 870 Acres, at upset annual rentals ranging from 6d to Is 6d per acre. Tenure for 7 years, unless previously purchased ; rent payable half yearly, land sold to be deducted at EACH SUCCEEDING PAYMENT. Lands open for application under "Land Act Amendment Act, 1887," either for Cash, on Deferred Payment, or on Perpetual Lease, on and after TUES DAY, August sth, 1890. STATION PEAK AND CLARKES VILLE RUNS. 2256 Acres, first and second class pastoral land at 'Cash Prices, varying FROM 10s to £2 PER ACRE. Posters and Plans will be exhibited at the principal Railway Stations and Post Offices throughout Canterbury, and may be obtained, as soon as published, at the Land Offices, Christchurch and Timaru, where full particulars as to conditions, payment of rent (which will also be announced at the auction) may be ob tained. JOHN H. BAKER, 6 145 Commissioner of Crown Lands* _ YOUR_MONEY /-~*IANNOT be better invested than in KJ purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son s Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postal- Note or 22s 6d the following remedies will be sent, enclosed in a Neat Box, to any address, post paid : 1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 • pot Victory Ointment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFF add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that- you get Colemane anp Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctshel St., Ohristchurch. whom, orders are to be sent Send for circulars. 7 80 THE MIRROR, 1 A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia Political, Literary, and Dramati paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne i Place, Ru «ell Street, Melboune ' ,f}"| T0 X> ~A_ "PER~DAY~to by d&JL di'^Jt made by persons of either sex, in their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet J with wonderful success. Any one can do , the work/ Capital not required. We ; will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed [ free. The employment is particularly adapted to the region in which this publi cation circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us a once. r Address Stinson and Co., Potrtland, Maine, United States.



GEDDING'S RESERVE, TINWALD. TIVENDERS will be received by the I undersigned up to 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 9th July next, for the goodwill of the above reserve. The land has been divided into 8 blockfi," varying from 160 to 250 acres. Separate tenders will be received for each block. Plans and particulars may be seen at the office of GEO. JAMESON, 6+173 Ashburton. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD ITTENDERS are invited for the supply of < I Linen and Re-Upholstering Mattresses and Pillows. Specifications with samples are on view at the County Council Offices where tenders will be received up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, Ist July next. By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk, j Ashburton, June 19th, 1890. 6*124 TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts, All strong and Healthy. TIOR SALE at Moderate Prices. The undersigned is also prepared, as usual, to undertake the • PLANTING OF FOREST TREES At Lowest Current Rates. j i ___ WM. GARDNER, Tinwald.



NOTICE. 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 in the Colonies, I have grown none but the best sorts of t Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many that are planted out are shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior in 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 CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. TDREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being XT very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLJEA.RI2VO SALE, GREAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10^d, reduced to 7id. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. White Blankets 5s lid a pair. Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d< reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz. Towels from 3£d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7£d. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to lsllcl White Lace lOd a doz. Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 6d, wortli 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10a 6d, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 255. Boys' Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's and 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. S P £ N G E R 'S THE ARCADE. U.S.S. cc W|m us<Sl co UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Steamers sail as under :— From LYTTELTON TO Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m. ; other days, 5 p.m. Dunedin ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Nelson ... Tues., Thurs., and Sat. Onehunga ... Fri. and alternate Mons. Auckland via East Coast... Thursday Melbourne ... Tuesday Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly Passengers may be booked to Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, and aU New Zealand ports at the office of GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ash bui ton .... IBff IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bank ruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act 1883," and of the bank ruptcy of PETER WILLIAMS, of Ashburton, Auctioneer, a Bankrupt. A MEETING of the Creditors of the above-named Peter Williams, to consider an application by him for hin discharge, is hereby summoned to be held at the above-named Court, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 11th day of July inst., at 11 in the forenoon. Dated this 30th day of June, 1890. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. A ND Notice is hereby also given that r\ the said Peter Williams will, on the loth day of July, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, or so soon thereafter as counsel can be heard (that being the time and place appointed by the said Court for the purpose) apply to the above honorable Coitrt for an order of discharge. {. £. Dated thiß 30th day, of June, 1890. "" Emvc G. Crisp , Solicitor, Ashburton. 6 U7



Public Notices, ' NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. \ OWING to the earlier hour at which it is now necessary to go to press, Advertisements to be in- time for the FIRST EDITION of the •« Guardian," must be delivered at the Office not later than 2 p.m. REPLACE Advertisements cannot be guaranteed insertion, unless sent in on he day previous to that on which they are intended to appear. TO THE LADIES : ! °F ASHBIJRTOIN. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY. Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. c 115 «Myiiniiin»i«HM«njiiMii»mi«iiM NOTICE. DF EITCH Tailor, begs • I J intimafc to his numerou friends and customers that he has REMOVED to Compton's Buildings, Moore Street, next to Royal Hotel, where he will be glad to meet old friends and customers, and new ones are welcome. 6 96 SALE OF JBUOjiS, STATIONER*. &c. At L. F. ANDRE WES AND Co.'s. OUR Stock being far too large we are determined to reduce same by ! Selling Off at. Greatly Reduced Prices for CASH only. A discount of 4s in the £. A large stock of Music at less than half price. Inspection invited. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one • of Cornish's celebrated American ' Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 8 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and " Guar* diau ' Office. 5 20 • NFAV ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNUI-BLUFF SECTION. N o¥Tc E. ON and after Ist JULY, 1890, RETURN TICKETS will be issued Daily. For distances of 20 miles they will be available for return the next day, or from Saturday to the following Monday. Over 20 miles they will be available for one month. Over 300 miles they will bo available for two months. i



. • . '7D>C\TZ> fi fagPMMM^ WATCH hvt, CLOCK MUR *A V itlPiyS F.AST STu'KKT, J^Pffi A*HBa«TCN A LARGE and Varied A'Fortment of New JpwoHf>Ty f Pints, *c. 'A magni ficent Bkok of Watchea and O^cVb atprioee ranging from a'fcw'ahillinfp (o £30. Every Watch or Clock told will be Guaranteed. I mako a fr'peoial Lmeuf High Classed English Watches. ' v Well sppointod Workshops un^or ray pornDoal finporiotonioDce assures •!! work being turned not and in firpt-o as« condition- ■ , PUKE BLESDEO TEAS \ NEW STC^<*N. 18ft^90, ' I'"'l' ; od I'.b PACKETS, 21b FiNCY" OANIBTJ3P.B *nd[sr,:; ; TBY THESE MOTW TliY THFSE BLENDS X^fss^ y'^^^v /'<:::=:::::^ : (CROWN ft I EAGLE ] m^ition|{ II CLUE Xr^'J \y^/ \v^j/ K etjy One Tria 1 will establish their constai t use To be obtained from JOHN OEE& CO AND H. ZANDER ■'** . ! * ~? T~~ N O T" I C E. ~ " THE ART, OR GIFT OF TEA TASTING- Is only known to about one out of every 20,000; TEA BLENDING To one out of every 50,000 of the European population of the world ; so what must tho public think of the many in New Zealand that have only found it out since the success of KELSON MOATE^CO'S BLENDS. The great name, and the constant and increasing demand for NELSON MOATE d GO'S TEAS Has certainly led to a lot of dealers in all sorts of AVares packing teas, thinking the public will be satisfied with them ; but, as it is ■ well known that anyone can buy tea and pack it in packets with an elaborate , label and big name, we do not wonder at the public refusing to buy these mixture?. NO BETTER PROOF OF THE POPULARITY OF NELSON ¥OA T E f> ft OS mE A S EL SON IrIOATE Qij l/O'S J.EAS Is required than the fact that THEY IMPORTED OVER A FOURTH OF THE WHOLE OF THE TEA THAT GAME INTO NEW ZEALAND DURING THE LAST TWELVE MONTHS. NELSON MO ATE AND CO. HAVING ,THE LARGEST STOCK OF C/ 7//75, Indian, and Ceylon Teas, The public can depend upon getting the best value and selection. NELSON MO ATE AND CO. NOTE. —The firm's representative, Mr. G. COLEGROVE, visits this district at regular intervals.



Public Notices. O Q p^ (~\ f\ To lend on approve Sj &fj\J \ ' freehold security. JOHN 0. CORR, Barrister & Solicitor ___ Burnett St Ashburton. John 6. Restell, GENERAL MERCHANT WEST STREET. ASHBURTON HAS now in Stock, and is prepared ' sell at Lowest Current Rates, — Building Material of all descriptions consisting of— Red and White PINES, Boards and Scantlings, Black PINE, TOTARA, KAURI Shelvings, Linings, and Flooring. V.D.L. Timber for Bridge Work, also for Hurdle and Gate-making. sffc and 6ft PAI INGS. Galvanised IRON, Lysaght's Orb, the best (ron manufactured. CEMENT, LIME, etc., WIRE, Barbed and Plain, an Fencing Staples. Posts, Stakes, Strainers. , I" COAL Best NEWCASTLE, COALBROOKDALE, And MOUNT SOMERS. Home Feed—OATS, whole OATS, crushed Oaten Sheaf CHAFF, Bran, etc. Also, — . Sharps for Pig Feed, andla quan of Barlov, whole or crushed STATION AND FARM STORES Consisting of Sugar, Candles, and Groceries, in whole sale lots, and the Celebrated CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ! n its imported state. Hot Blended. \ r\ CpAWCIT "TV ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, ' Address :—Court Chambers, above Mr j H. M. Jones, Stationer^ East Street. i Private Residence, ' Tancred Street, J __ Three doors below Masonic Hall. F. FLAVALL ENGINEER AND MACHINIST, Ashburton. STEAM Engines and Boilers repaired, Threshing Machines overhauled, Latest Improvements fitted into old machines. Numerous testimonials on Application. Shop—Acland and Campbell's Old notion Booms,



NOTICE. .] \ MEETING of the Achburton Rifle ." JA. Club will be held in the Orange Hall, on MONDAY the 30th inefc., *t _" 7.30 p.m. Bufliness—to elect Committee, j <fee. Full attendance requested. " \J C. CHAPMAN, 6 144 > - Secretary. .^ , NOTICE, TO 'SHEEP OWNERS. ' SHEEP OWNERS are reminded that the,.. Returns of Sheep otmed by thorn on the , 3li}t May,. 1890,. in ust be in by,3OfchJUNE. ' ' . ' , . ; W..G. PEES, , J 6§156 Inspector. J ~ WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT.* 9 No .iwmv. 7THHE foUowin^Peraoriffhani been duly X Nominated for. the position of member of the Wakaniii Road Board.;*' Ti ?uu,A ;b^3 <y/utM MIJCp - ; DAVID iJOHNSTONI iW i. PETER.. STEWART! r:>Hft <v«& ;I hereby give Notice :that a*PjG)Ll*;'will be,' taken, at tlieLWakanuLSchoplhoiwe, Wakanui, between the hohr*mt(&t'*M* and 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY,^nIy;2ridi 1890, for the. Election, of \ ONE iofi the above '.Candidate* toitillbthetvae&icy caused by the retirement of Mr GEO.Goifc ,(!<•;• >1L ALFRED 'A. FOOKS, 6 165 Substitute Returning Officer.*-* mENDERS are invited for removing,- JL refixihfc, and^uilding^acUlitions to a cottage fdr'Mr J. C. Duncan.J. Specifica tions can be seen at my office. Tenders to be in'by WEbNESD*Y/ign«PJuly. Lowest or any tiehde^r^riot" ttec^ssarily ac cepted. R- BIRD, 6 IT6 ■>■''■ •:-'..{?.■'. . - --» !,-:■-■, i'i."J ,'"U/i'_! -M':i: •y'l'iJ i1: *''J _•"'";» 0-£ I -IS ' ' -->."' 'J'fi ■ ■' .". it : . 'r'iT_-l.[ ' . ' .. . : \. .•:-."..-.r l .■,;v-h: /is!.l TAILOR "WW ■:,; . - ,■ /j- -it ?, .'^ ot j*r>' ---■.',,.■,. ■■■ ■/.-■. •>_• ;-!;-j !■> ■•',,' i■■' ' ■■ •■■'.- ; ."ji :m'" ' i, ' • ■ ■_. . ""• i'l-' r-: ."}>■•.A ■ '• '-; ■ f ••• 'lfA ;.: : !'«' -V" EAST STREE '' ' * ■ ■• '■ ,{'■■ 1 • ——— " ; ,-,. t WANTED ; Known^A"trunk of Ladies Boots, assorted, will be sold this week at 3s 6d per pair.— * ANDREW OKR. \ \ 7 ANTED KnbWi^-Just o^ehed^neW V V JTackets, Dolmans,.F.urSj Gloves, , Corsets, Embrbiderd robes,,vCJbbrellas Etc., at ANDREW Oliß'S. WANTED Known—A greatßargai l in Berlin Wools, all colors, 1 »'»' Sk' er lb, slightly soiIed.—ANDREW ORRj , FOR WEDDING Outfits,'-•< Family Mourning, and General ; DßAPsßY,; go to ANDREWiQRR'S:;,,',' , ;;,„,,].' f !,.j ---: ■/---, .- .t. ',;-!>■,-fr.vt- f..-» "VTEW ZEALAND! EXHIBITION^ U_S ANDREW ORR!iß;sho\rtng ex actly the same Goods in Roslyri Worsted Dress Tweeds,- as exhibited «t- thei.Exhi :bition, also Blanketa and Flannels. >, ■ v n On n PAIRS of BLANKETS ''at': £J ' )\ ' Old Prices, ; contracted ' for' Avhen wool vrm Cheap.—A; QRR.^y';"'";:;,' 1:'v iAA EMBBOID.EBKQ RlOgfeil^" I \J\'J 'Select from, .at 'ANDREtV^ ,; ORR'S ,N6 two of the same pattern f ';'j, '/ v  --* • ( *" * -' l« j - .V STEHE1NS;:::;vBR0i; ; : • BURNETT SO^RE^A; ■.' ■••• : ■■ ' •■•! r, ••ha-- -;<{'!.! r BEG to introduce to their CuatoMeri" and the Public a • '' .'»"*'-i>; • new line of kero'sene;^".';-^'-'. Which they have just landed; atid : ;|pr lW ''-' which the Manufacturers claim ; many, ad- ,• vantages over the ordinary oil now in t}he,4 l market, inasmuch as it isalmosfcodourlessfj and free from offensive smell. It ,iij extra refined and perfectly pure,, and. will,;, therefore, produce a much softer anymore' ' BRILLIANT LIGHT. v ;. ,;..•;■' Ib will Not Dazzle or Injure the Eyes.,, and altogether dispenses wibh, the. rjsk - attached to the ordinary, lower grades,, as ,"" well as being verynxuch ( mqre .economical, > for household purposes, .stoves, etc.,;etc;/- Although being a', little more costly, yet, r jr to keep pace with the limes, we will ,,,,.,, ',■'-. RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICES, V So Farmers and Householders will do.well^ in Securing a Winter Supply, and in-,8O ;; ; ; doing we ate satisfied they ,will lie pleased-,' with their purchase. _ tS.' **'" tf We have, also, to, hand lya^f^f^-: ASSORTIVIENT OF CANDLES,,; : '. Both English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Pii>riO, <#c. .^ /. > Oui' Stock of TEA S is also Increasing and we have, therefore, a,Bebtei-Selection - for Blending purposes and to select from,' ' and desire to Draw Special. AltoiiUon-to our INDIAN, OEYLON. IURJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, mid sevcm oilier varieties' in packets or in bulk, so ! ustomers favoring us with. a c«il .will i'.e r | eive our efi'orts to give xitisfaction. ..'• ..'-,-.' We will be pleased* to wait upi>n, OiisV''-.' .omsrs if requested, and orders l)y"]x«N j-wil lbe despatched Avithout deluy ■, • Oroo \ eirere^ .n Town or Suburbs STEPH ENS T)EOS' TEP S H',ONS I 13 BOS.