VALEDICTORY.

Among other changes m the teaching staff of the Watertori School has been the departure of Miss Dawkins, the late mistress, to the school at Bromley, a suburb of Christchtfrch. As her services m connection with the Waterton Sunday School and Flemington Presbyterian Church Choir had been much appreciated, a few friends, on behalf of the latter, invited Miss Dawkins to a farewell meet ing m the Flemington schoolroom on Tuesday evening. Here a tempting re past was provided by Mesdames Dunn, Prebble, and Kitld. The Rev A. Blake, m a few appropriate remarks, expressed the regret they had m parting with Miss Dawkins, and their good wishes for her success m her new sphere. As a token of their esteem and their appreciation of her services, he begged her to accept of two standard works, one from himself, and one from Mr Dunn, the leader of the choir, and from the 1 choir a handsome writing desk with suitable inscription, and a Bilver pencil case. Mr Donaldson replied m suitable terms on, behalf of Miss Dawkins, acknowledging the gifts. About fifty were present, old and young. Miss Ingram presided at the harmonium, and, along with Mr Dunn, Mr R. Gil mour, and Mr C. McMeokin, rendered excellent songs, and a very pleasant even ing was spent. '

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN. [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION J London, July 10. The English Alkali Union is being floated with a capital of nine millions sterling. | Mr Gladstone, iii a letter to the Press, insists that Irish questions ought to have precedence m the House of Commons of the dis-establishment of the Churches of Scotland and Wales. The new Bishop of Sydney, the Right Her. Saunuarez Smith, sails on July 18th. The settlement of the preliminaries m the boxing match between Slavin and McAuliffe is delayed owing to a difficulty between the combatants m agreeing to the selection of a referee. New York, July 10. The trial of the Zalinski dynamite gun on the Hudson river was a suc cess. The weapon ordered by Victoria is being shipped via Shoeburyness. The enquiry into the disaffection among the Grenadiers is proceeding. Buenos Ayres, July 10. The Argentine Republic is issuing large numbers of notes to relieve the strain,

AUSTRALIAN.

{PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Sydney, July 11. A pamphlet signed " Bragge" has been circulated among members of Par liament, charging boys on the training ship Vernon with practice of a criminal nature. An animated debate took place m the House last night on the subject. Ministers denied the truth of the statement, and said the pamphlet was the production of a well-known ruffian. As showing the great damage by the recent floods, the Committee re port that one river, district alone suffered to the extent of .£50,000. Mr Poulsen, the sporting writer of the " Daily Telegraph," and formerly of New Zealand, met with a serious accident to-day, which is likely to terminate fatally. He was riding through the streets when his horse bolted and dashed into an approaching cart, the shaft of which penetrated the rider's left thigh, perforating the limb and fracturing the pelvis. The sight was sickening, as Mr Polsen hung impaled for a few moments, and then fell to the ground. The sufferer was removed to the Hospital. The horse was severely injured, and had to be destroyed. Melbourne, July 11. The unemployed question is assum ing a serious phase. Ministers re fused to give the men an audience, and they interviewed Bishop Goe and Archbishop Carr. An open-air meet ing was afterwards held m Collins street. The police and mounted troopers patrolled the street, but the proceedings were orderly. It is stated there are 10,000 out of work at the present moment. Hobart, July 11. A motion to purchase the Tasmania mail line of railway from the Company has been carried m the Assftrably.

INTERPROVINCIAL

(per press association.)

AtX'KLANfc, July 11. The Northern Steamship Company have purchased the two , steamers running in opposition to their boats in the Thames trade, the Rotomahana and Enterprise. The inmates of the refuges were re moved to-day to their new residence, the Costley Home for the aged poor at Epsom. The funeral of the late Dr McDonald was held, to-day, and attended by a large number of people. The man Frederick Frown, arrested on a charge of garroting a Chinaman, Ah Ohee, has been committed for trial. Gisborne, July 11. A man named Streeter has been missing from Whatatu for several weeks, and there are suspicions of foul play. A poll has been carried to raise a loan of £4500, to build a bridge at KaituaLatu. Napibr, July 11. Charles James McDonald, recently charged at Wanganul with offering for Bale indecent pictures, and who was dis " missed, was to-day, on a similar charge, sentenced to four months. Weujngton, July 11. The Marine Department have received a cable from the Home Board of Trade stating that the coming into operation of the new regulations respecting life-saving appliances have been postponed until Ist November next, and the Department therefore proposes to postpone their coming into force in New Zealand until that date. Weutport, July 11. A fatal accident occurred at the granite quarry. Cape Foulwind, to-day, John Dempsey, a workman, being crushed by ft large stone, which fell from the face. He was killed instantly. The inquest will be held to-merrow. An enquiry is being held here into the recent railway accident at Waimangaroa. (Jhristchurch, July 11. Frederick Clapliam was committed for trial to-day,on two charges of forgery. Dukbwn, July 11. A private cablegram received in this city reports that the .affairs of the Bank of New Zealand have been satisfactorily ar ranged at Home. The Shop Assistants Union'condemn tfc^terms of ; Joyce's Eight .Hours' JJjJI,

LABOR QUESTIONS.

[per press association.] London, July 10. The police are forming a Council to advocate their demands. Bow street is quiet. It is rumored the Prince of Wales is interceding with the Home Secretary m favor of the force. A hundred postmen belonging to the parcel department at Mount Pleasant were dismissed for attacking blacklegs. A meeting of two thousand postmen at Clerkenwell resolved to strike before the first delivery to day unless black legs are withdrawn. The Department is willing to do so if the men will promise not to strike, but they decline. Sir Arthur Blackwood, Secretary to tbe Post-office, personally discharged the riotous hands at Mount Pleasant, and afterwards proceeded to the central office, where the blacklegs were work ing alongside the regular postmen, guarded by policemen. Owing to his influence with the men they succumbed and delivered the mails. At a meeting of a thousand sorters a resolution was passed condemning any concession on the part of the Union unless the contingent demands were conceded as well as the main points m the dispute. In accordance with a resolution passed at a meeting of Unionists, 100 postmen of the Eastern and Northern districts have struck, and a procession comprising 300 postmen will march to the West End with a view of gaining adherents. Melbourne, July 11. The Associated Steamship owners are organising mutual support m view of possible trouble with the Marine Officers' Association.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] SliortlMfr. Wellington, July 12. In consequence of the wet weather the Steeplechase meeting is postponed till Monday. »l«ndl,r Society I>jrl»littioii. A conference of delegates oi Friendly Societies passed a resolution m favor of the appointment of a Vigilance Commit tee to watch over the interests of Friendly Societies m matters on which legislation is introduced.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v GLOUCESTER SHIRE. [per press association.] London, July 10. The first innings of the Gloucestershire Eleven closed for 94 runs.

PARLIAMENTARY

fbidatTjuly 11. house of representatives. The House met at 2.30 p.m. me Hutchison's bhargjes. Mr Mifcchelson said that the House would recollect that the member for Waitotara had on the 2nd July made some grave charges against the Government, charges which if true would render the Government no longer worthy to occupy the Ministerial benches. As their per sonal honor was concerned the Govern ment had offered to meet Mr Hutchison in every possible way in order to have a fair enquiry made mto those charges, but he regretted to say that they had not been able to come to any arrangement as j yet. They had offered to have the charges enquired into by a committee, four of whom to be approved of by Mr Ballance, and four were Government sup porters. They were willing that the ninth man should be Mr Withy, but Mr Hutchison insisted on Mr Saunders as the odd man. Government also offered as an alternative to refer the enquiry to a judge of the Supreme Court to be chosen by Mr Hutchison, to be assisted by one member of the House to be selected by the Government, *nd another member by Mr Hutchison, but this offer also had been refused. Go vernment, therefore, had done all they possibly could in the matter. Ho then moved, "Thata select committee be appoin ted to ascertain whether all or any of the accusations against the Government, and especially against certain members there of, made by^Mr Hutchison, the member for Waitotara, in a speech in the House, on Wednesday j the 2nd inst., are in substance true or false, and to report their opinion thereon, the committee to consist of Mr Ballance, Mr Bryce, t>v Fitcliett, Mr Fulton, Sir John Hall, Mr Larnach, Mr McArthur, Mr Ormond, and MrSeddon." Mr Kerr moved that Mr Saunders' name be inserted in the motion instead of that of Mr Ormond. Mr Ballance regretted that some agree ment was not arrived at, but he thought Mr Hutchison himself was just as anxious to have those charges investigated either by a committee or the House, or in some other wayas the Government were. (Mr Hutchi son : "More so.") He thought the Government should have accepted _ Mr Saunders as suggested by Mr Hutchison, and he could not understand why the Government would not agree to Mr Saunders except that perhaps he had more independence of character than some other hon. gentlemen. Mr Ballance held that it was a most improper thing to have a Supreme Court Judge sitting in this case, and he. considered Mr Hutehi son's objection in this respect was quite proper. All he could say was this : His side of the House was exceedingly anxious to have A fairly constituted tribunal. Mr Fergus pointed out that the whole thing would afterwards come before the House, when the committee's report could be fully gone into. Mr Seddon objected to this matter being brought up in the middle of the financial debate. Mr Hutchison suggested that the eight members select Ihe ninth. Mr Hislop said that the question before the House was of greater importance than theexisfcenceofaMinistry. Itmightequally affect the Opposition at a future time, The leader of the Opposition and several members of the party had expressed the opinion that the course proposed by the Government was a fair and reasonable one, and the objection made by Mr Hutchinson to the ninth man was alto gether untenable, Mr Fish regretted that these charges had been made at all,'and he reciprocated Mr HisJop's hope that the matter would be discussed in an impartial spirit, Dr Fitchett and Mr Perceval urged that the matter be postponed to give fnrther time for private negotiations. Mr Izard moved the adjournment of the debate. Lost -by 37 to 27. Several members haying spoken, a division was taken on Mr Kerr's amend ment, which was lost by 37 to 33. Mr Mitchelson regretted the tone taken daring the debate by the Opposi tion, as it had been assumed that tne committee chosen by the Government were not impartial men. Government!

had no desire to act unfairly m the matterf and he would move that Mr Fulton's name be struck out and Mr Withy's substituted. The motion, as amended, was then pub and carried on the voices; The House rose afc 5.15. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr U'Connor continued the debate on the motion that the House go into Com mittee of Supply. He said that retrench ment m some sources had already gone too far, and he advocated the taxation of shipping companies. The Hon E. Richardson spoke strongly m favor of immediate dissolution on the ground that no good work was like'y to be done this session. Mr Izard considered-that the Ministry had honestly endeavored to fulfil the pledge under which they took office, and he would, therefore,, support them for the remainder of the session. Mr Hislop denied that there Avas a pres sing necessity for a dissolution, and passed on to review at length the speeches of those members who had supported the Opposition. As to Sir George Grey the only remedy he was able to suggest to the House for the solution of all our difficulties was the swallowing up of the unearned incre ment, but the arguments m that direction were a delusion arid a snare. He com batted Mr Goldie's arguments that the cost of industrial schools could be lessened, and said it was idle for the hon gentleman who only had a superficial knowledge of the question to assert that the cost could be reduced without being able to point out m what direction. As to Judge Edwards' appointment he should leave the justi fication of that to the Minister of Justice when he moved the second read ing of the Bill, but he should like to know where m any Act of Parliament it was laid down that the salary should be provided for a judge before appointing him. When the Opposition were drawn to such tactics fas to attack the appoint ment of a gentleman like Colonel Trimble, who was so eminently qualified for the office he filled, he thought the Govern ment could go to the country with very good credentials. Mr Seddon censured the Government for not having dissolved the House before the meeting of Parliament, and twitted Mr Hislop with being a "disrated min ister," having a less important portfolio now than before he resigned his seat m the Ministry. Mr Macarthur moved the adjournment of the debate till Tuesday. The House Base at 11.55 p.m.

LATEST CABLE NEWS

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] July 12, 12.30 p.m.]

THE INTERRUPTED CABLE

Sydney, July 12. Mr O'Connor, Postmaster-General, has arranged with Mr Todd, of South Australia, to charter the Tannndice which is nearly due at Port Darwin to convey messages to Banjoewangi m Java. Adelaide, July 12. Mr Todd, Superintendent of Tele graphs, is of opinion that the cables have all broken simultaneously near Banjoewangi owing to volcanic erup tion m deep water, the gut separating near the bank on the Australian side.

THE CABLE GUARANTE.

Mr Derham, Postmaster-General, is communicating with the various colo nial Governments for the purpose of ascertaining their views on Mr Gos chen's refusal to contribute towards the cable guarantee.

VICTORIAN RAILWAY POLICY.

Owing to representations by mem bers of the railway caucus, Government is extending the limit of new lines from 250 to 300 miles.

SIR T. McILWRAITH.

Brisbane. July 12. It is stated Sir T. Mcllwraith has declined an invitation from the Liberate of Ayr, his native town, to contest that seat at the next general election.

THE STORM KING!

Perth (W.A.), July 12. The Storm King, the little boat m which Captain Jorgensen is making a tour of the world, has sailed for Ade laide. Previous to leaving, the Mayor presented the adventurous traveller with a purse of sovereigns, publicly subscribed.

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.]

TRACTION ENGINES.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sir, —Allow me space m your valuable paper to reply to "Viator," as to the in convenience caused by traction engines using the Traffic Bridge. The owner of a traction engine pays £500 or £600 for his property, and his services are m request amongst the farmers—much more so, I will venture to say. than " Viator " and his buggy. Where, m the name of goodness, would "Viator" except to meet a traction engine expect upon a roadway or bridge. The engine-owners pay as much to the revenue as " Viator," and they should surely be allowed the freedom of the road. Let "Viator" go to the bridge at say 9 o'clock and remain there till 12 or 1 o'clock before he is allowed to cross over, and if he does not complain, he will be an extraordinary individual. I have seen an engine and ten men kept standing at the bridge for the length of time I have named, m the busiest part of the harvest season. The engine-owners have my hearty sympathy m seeking for redress, and I hope they will get it.—lam, etc., E.T.C., Smoke-box.

LIME FOR TURNIPS.

TO THE EDITOR. Sib, —I would like to call the attention of your farming readers to the value of lime for turnip-growing. This cannot be done better than by giving the testimony of Mr Thomas Brydone, Manager of the New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany, This gentleman, m a letter to the "Southland Press," says:—l have no desire to detract from the value of bone dust for turnips, and use it largely, but it fails oft hard lands m dry seasons the, same as lime will probably do, Ido not pretend to recommend, the use of lime fop all kinds of soij, but simply give the result of it on Edendale, where the soil is a medium loam, almost destitute of that constituent. As to whether lime im poverishes the soil or not m course of years I Avould not say, but I know that some English grass which we }inied about nine years ago carries twenty per cent more stock $ia.n the same land unlimed, and the grass is richer ; and further, we find that limed land produces about fifteen bushels an acre more oats after having been on the land four or live years, and after that yield the grays following still shows the lime to advantage." I am, etc., One who has vszv it.

THE ASH£U£TOE OTA^BII^ JULY 12, 1800.



ruoiio Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &o TEEES. TEEES. TEEES. I Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall stall, conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all 'orders by post r otherwise will receive *ny promptatten 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 Insigniej one and two years old. Cupressug Macrpcarpa, I have a grand line. I make this & speciality. Ail my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes.'-"I hafe «bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety. All trees supplied and planted by ma will be guaranteed for 12;Mbnths. Cata logue sent pdst free on application. ■■ TAMES "DORTER J AMES J~ORTER, NURSERYMAN and "SEEDSMAN, • ' I. v LI3NT ON , 4 ASHBCRTON ,; ASHBURTON COUNTY ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES rpo be held on the Riic/scourse, Ash- JL burton, on  , TODAY, if!! CIO Patrons—Hon. John McLean! Matthew stitt: .' ' .. President—John Grigg, Vice-Presidents —G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean: W. C. Walker, M.H.R. ;; * Stewards—G. H. Alington, J, C.: Hi Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Mopre.W. P^ Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. Mclvendtry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Roiut. ; Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. Clerk 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. Fop qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs, Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. About two miles ; over eight flights of hurcles, ibout3 feet 6inches high. 2. Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 30 soys ; second 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. Hack Race, of 10 s jvs, no weight under lOst. 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 fiat. ■ 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 soys ; second-hor«e to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hdnt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soya ; 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 Stewards. 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, toi be f made to the. Secretary immediately'; after the .-Ladies' Bracelet .is rim; 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 entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. ' : Entries by telegram must be confirmed by Avriting at the earliest opportunity. l\o nominatioEi 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 anyhorSJ". ' that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1890, 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 ce;it 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 today or for any longer 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 ;i.'.: •■■ , 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 July 28th, 1890 ■ ' Acceptances must be made to th Secretary not latsr than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, August 2nd, 1890. E. J. FOOKS, Son Secretary j



~ ~ I NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNUI-BLUFF SECTION. NOTICE! ON and after Ist JULY, 1890, RETURN TICKETS will be issued Daily. For distances of 20 miles they "\7S7"M" ffTP A "R.T3.OTAT will be available for return the next day, VVm ED-f-«..r*X*^ VV orfromSafcurday to t he following Monday. Over 20 miles they will be available for one month. Over 300 miles they will be available for J-wo months. 108 B^ ORDER.. TAILOR AND ™T " TREES !~~~ TREES! I THE Undersigned, have opened a , Nursery on my own account and am prepared to seIIFRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices not nh "n -kt » n Ttninntirx to be beaten. Having had 28 years MhNN MXX( ,X H experience at Heme and in the Colonies, W L.ll O U\Lll\\j Ul\ j s; aye grownnonebufcthe bestsortsof 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 & fair share of public patronage. m Note the Address, — EAST STREE j. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, , Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed jto Ashburton P.O. will receive my prompt attention. 6*l i FOE SALE URE U NBLEJDED Indian and Ceylon Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas cv offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold in 5, 10 and 151b Can ters and 401b boxes PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And all kinds of SEED WHEAT OATS AND BAR T,EY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. "D^"k4- )m^^^S WATCH and CLOCK JXODIt lfy«sßs^ MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. Mnrrav l»^a East Street > " y Ashburton ALAIcGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, 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 Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and in first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED "WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASHBUYERiS ROLL IT & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Holler process done on the shortest notice. ! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■'■■•-. WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF ; WHEAT, OATS. BARLEY, | RYEGRAS^ fhAS\ , ETC., ETO ! FRIEDLANDER BROS. COAL COAX. COAL. "TT7E HAVE just lauded "Ex Jessie a Shipment of Houselu d Coal PRIME QUALITY. TIMBER. 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, Roofiing Iron, Doors,' Sashes, Gktos, Hurde 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 Choices Patterns, Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks W. H. COLIiNSIND Co.i TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS! ASHBUKTON.



Piiblio Notices. L0.0.F. rp HE Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Odd- JL fellows 1.0.0.F.,M.U., will celebrate their Seventeenth Anniversary by a Tea and Social in the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, July 18th. Tea at 6 o'clock sharp. Refreshments provided at Social. Tickets : Tea and Social, 2s 6d ; Ladies, Social only, Is. R. MINNIS, 7|59 Secretary. FUNERAL NOTICE. •"THE Friends of the late Mrs S. Caldi -1 cott are respectfully informed that her Funeral will move from her late residence, Trevorton, on MONDAY, 14th July, for the Ashburton Cemetery at 2 o'clock. BAKER BROS., 7J68 Undertakers. W. T. Kingston, .VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables) opposite the Railway Station. THE best accommodation for Horses and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught Horses ..i ... ... 7s Hacks 6s To meet the heavy rise in the price of Iron, we have a large stock of Shoes made from scrap and old iron, which for wear it is well known cannot be beaten. Made on our own premises. GENERAL SMITH WORK OF ALL 7145 KINDS. ' ' , ' ' MONDAY 14th JULY. FRUIT TREES. FRUIT TREES. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr J. Thomas to Sell by Public Auction at the Nursery, North Belt, on Monday, 14th July, XO.OOO FRUIT TREES. Chiefly apples. Guaranteed true to name and free from blight. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 7 50 Auctioneer. GERALDINE LIVE STOCK MARKET. rHE next Sale at the Geraldine Yards will he held on WEDNESDAY, 23rd July, 1890, after which these sales will be held every fortnight. J. MUNDELL & CO., H. B. WEBSTER & CO., A. E. COX, E> 54 Auctioneers. MR D. THOMAS FRUIT, FOREST, AND ORNAMEN TAL TREES. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. MR D. THOMAS has received instructions from Messrs Gordon Bros., of Anderson's Bay Nursery, Dunedin, to Sell by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY, JULY 19th, At 12 o'clock, QpT A Choice ROSE TREES. QAA GOOSEBERRY and CUR- Zi\J\' RANTS. 1 P\fY FRUIT TREES, and a large J.-Ov/ quantity of Forest and Flowering Shrubs. D. THOMAS, 7*70 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Peter Innes (who has sold his farm) to Sell by Public Auction at his HOMESTEAD, WAK.ANUI, The whole of his Horses, Stock, Imple ments, etc., on WEDNESDAY, JULY 23rd, At 12 o'clock. HORSES. Bay Draught GELDING, Punch. Chestnut Draught GELDING, Bob. Chestnut Draught MARE, Jessie. Black MARE, quiet in saddle and har ness. Black HACK, quiet in harness, CATTLE. COW, in full profit, COW, in calf. HEIFER, in calf. SHEEP. 1 QC\ Merino EWES, in lamb to X. O \J Bomifiant rams. |T Small PIGS. IMPLEMENTS. 2 Double-furrow PLOUGHS, by Duncan. 2 Single-furrow PLOUGH, by Blyth. 1 Sets HARROWS. 1 Set DISC HARROWS. 1 Cambridge ROLLER. 1 DRAY and FRAME. 1 TIP DRAY and FRAME, 1 Champion Grain DRILL and Grass Seed SOWER. 1 Massey REAPER and BINDER, nearly new. 1 HORSE POWER and CHAFF CUTTER. 1 WAGGONETTE, double seated. 1 Set Busgy HARNESS. Shaft; and LeadinrfEARNESS. 4 Sets Plough HATtNESS. Quantity MangolJs, Potatoes, Oats. Seconds Wheat, Dairy Plant, Furni ture, of Flour. 1 Stack Oat Sheaves. Quantity Firewood Sale at 12 Noon. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, 7J71 Auctoneer. MILES AND CO. TINWALD'YARDS. MESSRS MILES AND CO. are in structed to Sell at the above Yards, on TUESDAY NEXT, 15th JULY, QRA 2-tooth |-bred EWES, in lamb to fIUV Lincoln Ram* 9AH 'H jred EWES, sound mouths, in «v" lamb to Lincoln Rams. QA EWES, -J-bred. JO 2nd Cross LAMBS. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. ( GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. 7J61 Ashburton.



The annual meeting of the Canterbiiry Amateur Athletic Club was held at Christ church last night. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £22; assets £135; liabilities nil. Mr F. Wilding was re elected president. It was decided to request the Amateur Athletic Association to hold the next Championship Meeting at Christ church. The Secretary of the New Zealand Assist ants' Union, Christchurch,telegraphed to the Ashburton Early Closing Association, suggesting Saturday as the day for the observance of the weekly half-holiday. In the Legislative Council yesterday the Roman Catholic Lands Extension Bill was read a third time; the Education Reserves Amendment Bill was read a second time; the Coroners' Inquest Bill was committed, and progress reported after consideration of clause 2. The Educational Reserves Leasing Act was further considered in committee. A new clause was inserted so that a lease shall be let in future by auction or public tender. The Bill was reported' aB amended, and the third reading fixed for next Tuesday.' The second reading of the Thames Harbor Board Bill was fixed for Tuesday fortnight. Says the " Post" :—After the inquest at; the Hospital upon the body of the half-caste Frank Abel had been held the Maori witness Hefca Ngatuhi had & conversation with Mr Eb. Baker, J.P., who had officiated as inter preter, in the couTse of which Heta remarked, " I knew Frank's (the deceased) time had come," and on being asked to explain himself, he added—" Frank dug a grave the day before he was shot, and whilst digging it he ate a meal in the grave. You know, Mr Baker, Maoris never eat whilst peforming any office for the dead, and so the next day Jie was wounded to death. ! Yes, Frank's time had come." Frank Abel, it would appear, during lifetime out-Heroded the grave-diggers in "Hamlet," for although it is recorded of them that—much to the melancholy Prince's disgust—they sang and even indulged in a "modest, beaker," they never partook of their bread and cheese whilst engagwl in the task of grave-making. A meeting was held at Christchurch last night of m6n who consider themselves en titled to grants of land under the Naval and Military Settlers Lands Act, and who coni 'plain that the Commissioner of Crown Lands has hot fulfilled the promise made in May to enquire into about 20 claims lodged before the court that month. They are particularly anxious to have the claims investigated in time for the report to be presented to the present session of Parliament. The meeting was adjourned without having decided on a definite line of action, which is to be fixed at a future meeting. At the Winchmore aided school examina" tion, held on the 6th ult., sixteen children were presented in the three standards, twelve of whom passed, and four failed, the percentage of passes being 76. The best medicine is Sander and Sons' Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effect*) in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.— the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons,, Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. W. add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc. —"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made in two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a fqetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and in its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract.' The offensive foeter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life." (Advt.) 3 Public Notice CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. \ I. SPIER 1 % "PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being JLT very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a C/LJEAJRIIVGS- SALE, GRLAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lOgd, reduced to 7|d. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now 11M Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz. Towels from 3M eaoh. White Sheeting, double width, 7Ad. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid 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 25s 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 Gd. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE NOTICE. MRS JOHN CAMPBELL begs to inform her friends and the public of Ashburton that having taken over the Lyttelton Boardingliouse, she will open same on SATURDAY, 12th instant, and hopes for a fair share of patronage. Every accommodation for Boarders. 7*58 TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. rpENDERS will be received by the _L Undersigned up to 4 p.m., July 19, for Cutting and Grubbing Fences round the Tinwald Domain. For further parti culars, apply to MARK SCOTT, 7§75 Chairman. TENDERS? rpENDERS wanted for Trimming about JL four miles of Gorse Hedges, in the Winchmore District. Particulars can be had from. W. T. Wilson. 7 W H. H. WRIGHT, C ■*'! i»»——w—— — -» ■—».»« ««i MR ALFRED HARRISON. for sale privately! PIANO. — Lipp Mode], Trichord, Overstrung, Iron Frame, Check Action, Walnut Case. A really beautiful Instrument, Newly new. Terms to Suit Purchaser. 7 63 ALFRED HARRISON.