officers stand outside the ranks and keep the singular army m order. If they come to a place where there are no trees to shelter them from the sun, the heat of which they cannot bear, they immediately burrow under ground and form tunnels. It takes often more than twelve hours for one of these armies to pass. When they grow hungry, at a certain command, which seems to take place all along the line at the same* time, the long file spreads itself through the forest m a front line, and attacks and devours all it overtakes with a fury that is quite irresistible. All the other living inhabitants of the forest flee before it. I myself have had to run for my life. Their advent is known beforehand. The still forest becomes alive, the trampling of the elephant, the flight of the antelope or of the gazelle, of the leopard, of snakes, all the living world m the same direction where the other animalsarefleeingaway. I remember well the first time I met these bashikouays m their attacking raid. I new not then what was m store for me. I was hunting by myself all alone when suddenly the forest became alive m the manner I have described above. A sudden dread seized me. I did not know what all this meant. Some convulsion of nature was perhaps going to take place. Istood stillin the hunt ing path resting on my gun, when all at once as if by magic, I was covered with them and bitten everywhere. I fled m haste for dear life m the same direction the animals had taken, and the middle of a stream be came my refuge. Their manner of attack is an impetuous leap, instantly the strong pincers are fastened, and they only let go when the piece gives way. They even ascend to the top of trees for their prey. This ant seems to be animated by a kind of fury which causes it entirely to disregard its own safety, and seeks only the conquest of its prey. Sometimes men condemed to death on accouut of witch craft are made fast to a tree, and if an army of hungry bashikouays passes, m a short time only their bare skeletons re main to tell the tale.

Parliamentary Gossip.

(BY TELEGRAPH —FROM OTJR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, August 15 Ministers do not propose to introduce legislation to give effect to the vote of the House lately taken on Sir J. Hall's motion m favor of female suffrage. They will, however, shortly be dealing with a Bill to slightly amend the electoral laws, and advocates of the rights of the fair sex will probably make an attempt; to attach to exercise it a clause giving ladies the right to the franchise m future elec tions. It is understood that negotiations are going on between Government and lead ing members of the Opposition with a view to arranging for an early prorogation. Ministers, it seems, are prepared to give some kind of guarantee that the new Parliament will be called together about the beginning of April, the point for which t!i# Opposition have be,en contend ing all along, on condition that no factious resistance to the Estimates is shown. In all probability something will be definitely decided upon m the course of a day or two.

LABOUR QUESTIONS.

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London, August 15. The railway men m South Wales are resuming work. The masters have conceded sixty hours a week as the. limit of labor, shunters and signalmen included. From the final balance of the dock strike funds it appears that the colonial contributions reached a total j of £37,270. The dockers celebrate the anniver sary of the strike by a meeting m Hyde Park on Sunday. A tremendous gathering is expected. The London Trades Council have instructed its delegates to vote m favor of eight hours a day being made legal at the Liverpool Conference. The Cardiff Dock Company have given Unionists notice to leave unless they choose to work with non-union ists. Sydney, August 15. Shipping Companies are withdraw ing their advertisements and time tables, on the ground that they are unable to regulate the movements of the steamers owing to the impending labor difficulties.

STOPPAGE OF THE WALLSEND MINE.

' Gkeymouth, August 15. The flistnaiitlihg of the Wallsend mine is now completed. Ekerything at the mine is stopped, fan and pumps, the fires drawn, and all hjinds discharged ; 140 men and boys are thrown out of employment. Most of the men are married with large families. It is stated that should times improve, arid an attempt be made to Tework the mine, it would take three months to pump it out. ■ :. Wellington, August 15. - Koticehas been given the employees of the Petone Woollen Factory that m all probability reductions will - shortly be made; owing to the scarcity bf,oirders.

THE BRUNNERTON DIFFICULTY.

Greymouth,; August 15, A public meeting called to-night by a private citizen, Mr W. C. Smyth, to con sider the Branner difficulty, resulted m the largest meeting ever seen m the Town Hall. Messrs Andrew, McLeary, and Robertson, Branner miners, addressed the meeting at great length on the origin and history of the difficulty and were *sn itfjusiastically received by the meeting, who gave every mark of sympathy with the Btend they had taken. The following resolutions were passed unanimously ;— ■"fhat (this meeting wishes to draw the attention ,of Government to the present lock-out at Brunner, which is paralysing the whole district and if allowed to con tinue may close the mines permanently, resulting m immense loss to $hp district and the colony at large by the Joss of •population, rapidly leaving, tfre loss* of traffic on one of the best paying .Urn* *n the colony, and losses on the royalty j»xd liarbor dues f " That the men locked oat have signified their intention of making a reduction m their wages if the Govern ment meet Lhem by reducing the haulage and royalty;" "That m the opinion of this meeting it.would be injurious to the district to close the WnUwnd mine, as it commands a large fie)d of uotrl which could be profitably worked." Tiiio resolu tions are to be telegraphed to the Pmraier m the morning.

THE WHITCOMBE AND TOMBS DIFFICULTY.

DECISION OF THJS MARITIME COUNCIL.

Dukedin, August 15. The following important letter from Mr J. A. Millar, Secretary of the Maritime Council, will appear m to-morrow's " Daily Times " :— In view of the present naturally un settled stnta of the paljh'c maud the Maritime Council are of pinion that they are justiiit*! m officially intimating the course they intend to adopt towards Whitcoinbe and Tombs. The Council have given this matter close and careful con sideration and have looked into jb from

every possible point of view, with the result that they have arrived at the following conclusions :—That no general strike will take place ; that Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs have deter mined to attempt to run their business on non-Union lines, and thus enter into unfair competition with their fellow traders to the detriment of the latter and their employees. They have rejected arbitration which has been thrice offered, have defied the Unions, and must abide the result. That Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs have deliberately made up their minds to bring about a general labor complication, regardless of the resultant disasters and consequent waste of time and money. With charac teristic selfishness the firm are content to disorganise trade m the hope that they may benefit m some degree amid the general trouble. The Council will, with j the help of the Unions, deal with this Company on simple but effective lines. They will not be assisted to drag Union employers and employees into their own plight. Until they fall m with the gene ral practice of their trade, this Company will be compelled to stand out m miser able relief as the only firm m the colony who refuse to recognise the rights of labor and the true principles of Unionism. The Council appeal with confidence to thb public, v/hose comfort and welfare are wantonly sought to be im perilled, to mark their disapprobation of this Company's tacticts. In conclusion, the Cduncil desire to express their deep grati tude to the various labor organisations m Australia and New Zealand for their loyal generous and sympathetic supjtort. Thanks are also accorded to the agents of Whitcombe and Tomb 3 throughout New Zeaiand for their ready assistance. They will not be allowed to lose thereby and will be fully protected against unfair com petition by the Unions throughout the colony. The Council view with perfect indifference the probability of a few taunt ing them with over-moderation. The representatives of so strong and combined a body as the Unionists of the colony can afford to be independent. With their heavy responsibilities they cannot afford to be rash or hasty m their movements, as by so doing they may injure the welfare of the whole colony.—l am, &c, John A. Millak, Secretary./ Ohristchurch, August 16. A general feeling of relief is expressed at Mr Millar's announcement that there will be no strike over Whitcombe and Tombs. Impartial people express the opinion that the Maritime Council have acted commendably m declining to involve the whole colony m a struggle. Whit combe's supporters say they have gained a victory. Oamaru, August 15. On Thursday evening the Livingstone School Committee passed a resolution ask ing the Education Board to substitute some other reading-book for that pub lished by Whitcombe and Tombs. Dunkdin, August 16. At a meeting of the Dunedin Branch of the New Zealand Typo graphical Association the members pledged themselves to endeavor to the best of their ability to prevent the use of Whitcombe and Tombs' publica tions m the public schools. The report from a Committee appointed to interview printers m the city stated that favorable arrangement >c apprentices and girl labor had been made.

(Received August 16, 12.55 p.m.) Sydney, August 16. Mr Spence, President of the Shearer's Union, states that 233 Labor Societies are supporting the shearers m the present dispute. The Shearers Union is calling m this year's, as well as next year's subscriptions, from its members, to provide the necessary funds for the impending struggle.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 15.

Th Council met at 2.30 p.m. BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS BILL. Mr Acland moved the second reading of the Bible-reading m Schools Bill, which he designated as a purely permis sive measure. He firmly believed with the majority of the people of the colony that pupils should have the Bible read to them m the State schools. At present children were brought up to despise the Word of God, and hence their want of reverence for parents and everything that was good. Dr Pollen regarded the Bill as one for the amendment of the Education .Act rather than a Bill for Bible reading m schools. He said that ere long the pre sent Education Act would, owing to its financial ponderosity, have to be amended, and amended so that the support of public schools, should rest on the local bodie* rather than on the. State. Many passages of Soripture were totklly unfit to be read; and believing, as he did, that the legisla ture were unfitted to decide what passages should not be read, as worn proposed by the schedule m the Bill, he moved the previous question. Sir George Whitmorc considered that religious tenets should be inculcated at the pother's knee, and objected to passages of Scripture being gabbled over by school teachers »t railroad speed, The Bill if passedwould create sectarian bitterness. Mr Millar warmly supported the second reading, as the measure, ii it became law, would correct larrikinism and the irreverent proclivities of the youth of the colony, and would tend to make them law abiding God-fearing men and women. Mr Shepherd would like to have seen a Bill empowering teachers to explain the i passages which fchpy read from the Bible. Dr Grace characterised, the Bill as a sham, for it was a sham to read a passage of the Bible to children without explain ing. If the Bill passed it would have the effect of compelling many Catholic State .schooj. teachers to relinquish their situa tions from reUgjous scruples. On the motion of Mr Mantejl the de bate was adjourned til); Tuesday next, The Council adjourned at .5.45 p-m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

consider and report on the possibility o devising a system of appointing an execu tive government such as may be free from the evils of the present system, the Commiltee to consist of Messrs Saunders, Tanner, Steward, Samuel, Verrall, O'Connor, Monk, Newman, and Russell, i He spoke at some length m support of the motion, and said the present system was not government by party but government by faction. Major Steward seconded the amend- j ment, and said if it cost a whole session to devise some means of altering the present system of party government it would be time well spent, and he felt sure the question would yet be taken up by the entire colony. Mr Tanner strangly supported the amendment, and deplored the evils ef party government. Mr O'Connor regretted that a subject of so much importance should be brought up as a motion to intercept supply. He felt that some reform m party Government was urgently desirable and would vote for the amendment, not because he altogether approved of ps, but to express his dissatisfaction m the Avork ing of the present system. Mr Saunders hoped that Sir John Hall's name would be added to the committee. He warmly approved of the amendment. Dr Newman did not believe a change of system m the Government would effect a very great revolution m the country, and he would therefore oppose the amend ment. Mr Taylor and Mr Harkness also spoke against the amendment. Mr Ward recognised that there was something radically wr^ng m our present system of Government, and would vote for the amendment. The amendment was lost by 27 to 25. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. Postal and Telegraph Department, General Post Office—£9l6o. Mr Mitchelson said increases m the Department amounted to £5000, most of which was on salaries under £200, and he hoped the House would not make any re ductions m the vote. Mr Fish said he intended to divide the committee on the superintendent's salary, which he thought should be reduced from £700 to £600. Mr Ballance suggested that Mr Fish should accept a reduction of £50 on Dr Lemon's salary. Mr Fish agreed to this and moved a re duction of £50, which was lost by 26 to 14, and the vote passed without altera tion. The chief offices and sub offices— £130,939. The vote was agreed to. Telegraph cable subsidies £309, telegraph and cable repairs £3000, conveyance of mails by sea £35,487, conveyance of in land mails £25,070, carriage of mails by railway £1000, miscellaneous £46,512.— Agreed to. Progress was reported, and the House rose at 1.26 a.m.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE RAILWAYS AND VAIXE's .SYSTEM. Mi- Harkness brought up the report of th.v coiuHiitUu> on several petitions that had been presented with refrenco to the /adoption of the Vaile system of low rates on the railways of the colony. The re port stated that as the railways were now by Act under the pomplete control of Railway Commissioner* they were the best judges of the proper method- of working them. The committee con sidered that all the petitions should bo referred to the Commissioners for their consideration. The report was ordered to lie on the table." '' THE PUBLIC WORKS pEPAKTMENT. In answer to Mr Thompson (Marsden), j jyfj. Fergus said the total abolition of the j Public Works Department was an impossi bility so long as there were public works to be carried on, such as the Midland Railway and other works for which con ' to^fcsj were let. The fGovernment still intended fa? further reduce this .depart ment and to .only maintain a stafl of officers necessary for th« supervising of i wubjic buildings now unxler its control, I and jjaijjjff works that Avere being con structed. INTKUGEPTtNW HVWL*, On the motion that the House gQ into Committee of Supply Mr Hodr.'kin!;mi moved as anamend ' menfc that a Committee be appointed to

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Jncinlngr. Auckland, August 16. The result of the trial crushing from the Red Mercury Mine at New Kuaotuna goldfield was at the rate of 3oz of retorted gold to the ton for 18 tons, or a total of 54ozs. News was received this morning that a new reef has been cut m the low level, showing gold freely. There is great ex citement on change. Red Mercuries are selling afc 4s on to 5s ; Try Fluke, 14s 6d to 15s. All other Kuatonu scrip jumped considerably. The success of the field is considered assured.

Latest Cable News.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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[Received Aug. 16, 11.45 a.m.] THE MARKETS. London, August, 15. Consols, 96|; New Zealand four per cent inscribed stock, 105 ; ditto, 3^ per cent, 95|. Adelaide wheat, 38s 6rl; Victorian, 38s 3d; New Zealand long-berried, 37s 6d. No. 1 best Scotch pig iron f.o.b. m Clyde £48 3s, market excited. Three months' bills are quoted at four per cent. The Bank rate of dis count is five per cent, and the market rate four per cent. Money is m moderate demand. New Zealand hemp, good medium quality, £20 5s to £20 10s. Kauri gum, good quality, pale scraped, £5 per cwt.

(Received August 16, noon.)

WHEAT MARKET.

London, August 15. " The Times " state that the wheat crop of Great Britain will average 28| bushels to the acre, and that the total yield is estimated at eight million quarters. A cargo of wheat, ex ship Red Gauntlet, from Adelade, and July and August shipments have been sold at 38 ; another English cargo has been sold at 38s 3d, and one shipped m Tune 37s 9d.

MRS PARNELL.

It is stated here that Mrs Parnell, mother of the leader of the Irish Party, is dying m New York.

THE SOUTH WALES STRIKE.

The strike m South Wales having terminated, work m the mines and on the railways has been resumed. It is estimated that m the short period the men were out half a million m wages was sacrificed.

RAILWAYS IN IRELAND.

The House of Commons sat all night discussing the construction of a light railway m Ireland. The measure met with considerable obstruction, and a split has taken place between the Irish Party on the question, one sec tion being led by Mr Sexton and the other by Mr Healey.

ENGLISH SHIPPING.

Shipping veturns show that for the last six months the tonnage entered m at London was 140,000 tons less than the corresponding period m 1889. The cause is attributed to the labor agita tions.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received August 16, 12.55 p.m.) SEARCHING FOR CASTAWAYS. Syiotey, August 16. The steamer Rockton, which Is to sail for* Noumea, will examine the Elizabeth Reefs, as f£ is thought possible some of the crew of the Kentish Lass, now long overdue from New Zealand, may have been cast away on the reefs.

THE ANTI-SEMETIC MOVE MENT IN RUSSIA.

Melboukne, August 16. The Jews resident m Melbourne are holding meetings to protest against the treatment of, their race m Russia,

CRICKET.

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London, August 14,; The Combined Universities put a fairly strong team m the field. Pope is playing for the Australians. The Universities' total was 233—Lacey 49, MacGregors3. (Received August 16,< noon). ■' \, ;■ Lon»o;n,, August 15. The Australians have lost nine wickets for 115 runs, principal scorers being Trott 29, Murdoch 21. .

Tttß ASHSUMON GtfAßDlitf, SATURDAY, AtiqtJSf 16, 1800.



GEOKGE JAIESOiI 'ASHBUKTON AND RAKAIA HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING tfAUM' SEEDS*; RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE GRASS—COCKSFOOT JETCJI ETCj :■'.■ ■!. • ■ '■'■■'"? Andjto'arrive per ship " Wairoa" from England ;- »&igft Stock of th . TtJKNIP.. SEEDS „" Sjtcial 'attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and nome but those of the best quality and description are imported Station-holders and i'armers c*ri always rely on getting the newest aeed obtainable



tti 1 ± WATJHvuI CLOCK JKObtt »j^^jj^| MAKERJEWELLER, &c Murray Imi East 1 > isi.ui.ictj, . .^^^m , Ashburton A LAHGE and Varied Assortment of Ne-,v Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent A_ 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 c High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out pron^ly^d^-c^n^t^^^ W HEAT. WHEAT! WHEAT CASH £VYE XbJ . ' '". R O L LI T & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, s ashbuiito n; ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest piarket rates Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done »n the shortest notice. TIMBER. TIMBER MMBER. TN order to meet the Requirements of the Building Trade of tin* County, we • hwj X made Complete and Extensive Arrangements for the supply of both North^ and South Island TIMBER, and can assure our clients that their wants will be attended to with the utmost despatch. TO ARRIVE from Kaipara, Splendid Assortment of KAURI. TICTWP .' Havelock WHITE PINE FLuORING and LIMISG. • " " " Kmes WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. " Hobart'v.D.L. TIMBER and PALINGS. Ex "Jesse Readman," from London-Sheet GLASS, Sheet LEAD Ex "Helen Denny," from London-Wire Nails, White Lead, Red Lea Dryers, Linseed Oils, and Varnishes. W. H. COLLINS it CO.. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBUBTON.



CLOVEBS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. 117 E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson" and ex "Carrie L. Tyler. 1 RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITf, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES XTT E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS awd COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PUEE TEAS STANDARD OEYLON AJSCD INDIAN T% A S MAN UF ACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVIBIUJS • . . . THI.CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTL^ rOLOMBO. CALCUTTA. ; ■•■■ ■ .i.ND :;; -:. PRINCES STREET, DUNHDIN ONE^TRIAL SOLICITED. Jlllll I■■ !■■■ Q, ■IL II JOHN G. RESTELL SOLB AGENT, ASHBURTON.



TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER EAST STREET W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE ! ■ AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. rTIHE best accommodation for Horses JL and convenience possible for Customera. SHOEING. Draught Horses... ... ... 7s Hacks ... ... ... ... ... &> To meet the heavy rise m the price of Iron, we hare 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 7*45 KINDS



first-class american organ ■■ " ■■- new;' 7;'' ■; ■ - AN Opportunity offers to obtain one / V of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, % 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. . CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. 1. w. slip k 10.7. "OREYIOUS to Stock-taking, being JL very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE. GRLAr REDUCTIONS BEGABDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lOkl, reduced to 7|d. Double width Cashmeres 3s Gd, 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 3|d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d. 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 6cl, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s (id, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30,5, now 25s Boy^ 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. SPENDER'S THE ARCADE



SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREES. TREES. r i.gain tender my best thanks to my •J- numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the 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 my 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 Insignis, 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 boxes. I have *bout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs m great variety, trees supplied and planted by nu will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. TAMES T3 ORTER O AMES X ORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN A, v L E N T O N ASHBURTON ~SEALY'S~I™iT TREES. XNCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, i Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectarns ines, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tests 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 TREES 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 MAORQCARPA Tens of thousands m number, A large quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices,, SEALY'S ROSES' Endless m variety and choicest m quality/ SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direot from the Nursery or through Messrs J. Scaly and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Riverbank, Ashburton,



rpREES. TREES.—For Sale twelve or _L fourteen thousand one and two year-old Macrocarpa ; finest plants m the district. Come and see for yourselves. Also five or ,six thousand Pinus Insignis, one and two years old, and all sorts of early Potatoes and all sorts of Cabbage Plants, Gooseberries, Currants, and Rhubarb. Apply MATTHEW ROONEY, Burnett Street East, 41 Ashburton. TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRT7IT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. All strong and Healthy. T7IOR SALE at Moderate Prices, The undersigned is also prepared, as usual, to undertake the PLANTING OF FOREST TREES At Lowest Current Rates. WM. GARDNER, Tinwald.



T7IQR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world _D famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood fro Wall impurities from whatever causes arising. For scrofula, scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold "m bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere. Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co. England. 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 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 o public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my r>ronmt attention. 6*l



CLOVERS KYEGKASS' COCKSFOOT THAT WITjIj GKBOW. ■—o ■ - /"\UR Stocks of CLOVERS, Ex Rimutaka, from London, will be found fresh and clean ; and as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American weeds nr Califbrnian Thistle. Samples ancl quotations at Lowest Current Rates on application ; JOHN OEE & CO.



ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, 19th AUGUST, 1890. I SHALL have for sale at the above fixture, — On account J. Ballantyne, Esq., ft O 0 Firsfc Oross HOGGETS > prime- Qix account Mrs Gibsqn,' 1 Ofj Fat PIGS, " '' ' On account Mr F, Bonnington, AQ Head of Fat CATTLE, Also, Fat and Store CATTLE. Fat wd Store .SHEEP and PIGS. D. THOMAS, 8§99 Ashburton.



SEEDS- SEEDS. VEGETABLE SEEDS. EARLY SEED POTATOES,— Including " THE BEAUTY OF BATH," Which last season produced on Mr Doherty's land, Tinwald, the enormous yield of some thing over SEVENTEEN TONS PER ACRE. T7MFTY POUNDS (SOlbs) ol "The .P Beauty of Bath" Seed produced THIRTEEN and THREE-QUARTER BAGS of Superb Potatoes. A. W. RAND ELL FRUITGROWER &0., ASHBURTON. 8 93



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr James Copland are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his late beloved daughter, Elizabeth Lowe, will move from his residence, Chertsey, on MONDAY, 18th inst., at 1 p.m. for the Chertsey Cemetery. BAKER BROS., B*9B Undertakers. BOOKS— Thousands of Books of every kind, including books on History, Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c. &c. Acaounb Books and Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes at 5s per thousand. Fancy Goods, • including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Cases, Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music—A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Concetinas, &c. ill Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDREWES & CO, Stationers' Hall HENBY~KNIGHT~ j SINGLE TREE STORE, ALFORD FOREST AND METHVEN, '"THANKS the Public most, heartily for J. their constant support during the past ten years, and assures them that the quality of New Goods m Drapery, New Zealand Clothing, Trimmings, Hats, Boots, (Mus terers' Boots being a specialty) Saddlery, Ironmongery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushes of every kind, Oils, China, and Glassware, cannot be surpassed at the prices. Patent Medicines of all descriptions kept m stock, with a large assortment of Stationery at low prices. Only Steel Roller Flour kept. Agent for Nelson, Moate, and Co.'s Teas. Other kinds also kept. Orders by post promptly attended to, and Goods delivered daily.



Public Notices. MISS ELSIE LACK, OF TIMiRU, WILL Commence Tuition of Piano and Singing m Ashburton on MONDAY, 25th August. Intending Pupils kindly leave their names at Mb. H. M. Jones' Music Warehouse. 8 78 TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT ; JA /CLOTHIER begs to i /A.« V,^ intimate that he has opened a retail produce store, at Tin wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ASHBURTON PRICES.



There is now to be seen m the shop window of Messrs J - Scaly and; Co., East street, a collection of apples showing some of the sorts grown at the Nurseries, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by. any one who contemplates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty dif ferent kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts. For size, color,- and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown m Ashburtoii j this season. —(A^v ■ Holloway's Pills.—Weary of Life.— Derangments of the liver is one of the mos efficient cause? of dangerous disease, and the most peolific source of those melancholy fore gbodinr which are worse than death itsejf. A few doses of these noted pills act rhagicially m dispelling low spirits, and repelling the covert attacks made on,the nerves by exoefc sive heat, impure atmosphere", overindul gence, or exhausting excitement. The shattered constitution may derive benefit from Holloway's Pills v which will regulate disordered action, brace the nerves, increase the energy of the intellectual faculties, and revive the failing memory. By attentively studying the instructions for takjng these pills, an explicitly putting them m practice, he most desponding will soon feel confident of a perfect reonwry. The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALPTI FXTRACT. Test its 'eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony His Majesty the King of Italy, .and,, medical syndicates all over the globe* are* its patrons; Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards m proof of tfoj'geiiuine ness of our references. Tile official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, awl, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegen, M.D., Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the volar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging looses and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thud contracted healed m three weeks under daily application of Eucalypti Extract dressing. The patient haß retained the full use of the hand.—(Advt.) 1