SECOND EDITION

CABLEGRAMS

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received July 7, afc noon.)

BRITISH DEFENCES.

London, July 6. Government has accepted part of the proposals made by Lord Hartington's Committee for the appointment of a Commission of Inquiry into the de fences of the Empire, including the formation of a Council of National De fences. The Premier will be President of the latter, and chiefs of India, Colonial, and Foreign offices will be members.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

The " Observer " states Government proposals for carrying over Bills to next session will be abandoned.

THREATENED POLICE STRIKE.

The police have threatened a general strike Unless the constable who wag degradedforthe parthehad taken in the present agitation is reinstated, and all demands conceded by Tuesday.

A MUCH-MARRIED MAN.

Moran, the alleged bigamist, asserts he was divorced at Maitlafid in New South Wales, in July, 1887.

A NIHILIST TRIAL.

Paris, July 6. At the trial of Nihilists in Paris three were sentenced to fire years im prisonment, «rid the women were ac duitted. Prisoners alleged that the Russian police agents instigated the manufacture of bombs.

CRISIS IN SPAIN.

Madrid, July 6. Sagasta has a large majority in the Chambers and country, but resigned because he lacks the. confidence of the Crowns It is Sffficult to form any Government. The crisis is still un settled. Senor Canovas has succeeded Sagasta, with Duke of Lintan as Foreign Minister.

CONGO FREE STATE.

Brussels, July 6. Belgium proposes togrant2o,ooo,ooo francs (£800,000) for the purchase, of the Congo Free State.

WHOLESALE HUSBAND POISONING.

BtrßA Pesth, July 6. Four women have been sentenced to death, one to imprisonment for life, and three to fifteen years for poisoning their husbands. The others were acquitted.

THE NEWFOUNDLAND DIFFICULTY.

St. John's, July 6. Baird has been permitted to re-open his lobster factory.

AUSTRALIAN.

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(Received July 7, 1^.30 p.m.)

OURSELVES AS OTHERS SEE US.

Sydney, July 7. The " Herald " is of opinion that the decrease in number of arrivals from New Zealand is a hopeful sign of re turning prosperity.

THE EGERIA COURT-MARTIAL.

Adelaide, July 7. A petition asking the Queen to remit the sentence passed by the Court-Martial on the Egeria prisoners has been sighed by 9000 people.

A DISABLED STEAMER.

• Melbourne, July 7. The steamer Mamari, bound from Cardiff to New Zealand, has put in for repairs, having lost three blades of her propeller.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.] Manaiac«Br«of Plg--lr«»n. Auckland, July 7. A successful test of pig-iron manu facture was made at Onehunga ironworks on Saturday afternoon. Three hundred persons witnessed the castieg of 15 tons of pig-iron from the new blase furnace. The iron is of good quality, and the manu facture promises to be a success. After the test, seven gentlemen were on the lift, which is only guaranteed to hold three, and it collapsed. The break would nqt "grip," but it held before the ground was reached, otherwise all would nave been killed. As it was, Capt. 'Anderson had the small bone of his ankle broken. A Hailtr Tailor'* An«ttcfatloni A Retail Master Tailor's Association has been formed in Auckland, and a Com mittee of five appointed to prepare rules. I'imnd Dead The post mwtem examination upon William Wallace, found dead at Mangare 'shewed the stomach was full of carbolic ■acid. Ah open verdict was returned, Imigtantir Tlmltrr.Cuttlng- Contract ■ Janies Darrow, of the Thames, is the successful tenderer for cutting and de livery of 12 million feet of Kauri timber in the Tairoa bush. Three years is the time allowed for the completion of con tract, Tlie Mafia. Wellington, July 7.. The Alameda, with the English mail of 14th ult., left Trisco for Auckland on the 28th ulfc., contract date. The Zealandia, with colonial mails of 16th ult., arrived at Trisco from Auckland on sth inst., contract date. Xrades and labor. Christchukch, July 7. At a meeting of the Canterbury Trades and Labor Council, on Saturday evening, it Tras agreed that the Council should not meet in conference, or countenance in electoral affairs, other associations which do not make Trade Unions an essential plank in their platforms; that the Council use every effort to make the proposed Demonstration Day (October 28) a great succetiß. With regard to the request of the Knights of Labor that concerted action be taken in the election of members of Parliament, the Committee agreed that general politics were outside the province of the Council. At a preliminary meeting of master bakers to form an Association, the object of the Association was stated as follows:— To get one uniform price for bread, that weight be certified _by law, and also that the price be advertised in the local papers on the first, of every month. Those ptfesenfc pledged themselves to give n scale of wages and hours to workmen as required. ■ Tli* JPnhipnhi DUwfs, The Thames correspondent of the

I " Herald " wires with reference to tests / of argentiferous ore from Prospectors' claim at Puhipuhi, which has been in pro gress at the Thames school of Mines dur ing the past week :—" Park informs me that one parcel, comprising 3700 lbs of ore, from winze upon No. 3 reef, has yielded by raw pan amalgamation 75ozs of bullion, which is equalto a rate of 750r0s to the ton, and represents a saving of 65 per cent of assay value. The class of ore t treated is a sample of sulphide of silver, and offers no difficulty in saving. A trial J crushing of one ton of ore from the Cale donian at the School of Mines was made yesterday, but I am not at liberty to give the result. Working tests have, however, proved beyond all doubt that auriferous stone of a payable character exists at Puhipuhi. Muicide of a Girl of SixSeeu. Emma Newrant, a girl of sixteen years, committed suicide at Mangawhare on Saturday afternoon, by taking "Rough on-rats." Tne girl died in great agony. Auckland Cold »lftf-<»v«ri«ft The first crushing on the recently dis covered Kuatonu goldfields took place on Saturday. Fifty tons of Try-fluke ore was crushed for a yield of 267 ounces of gold. A number of ehares in this mine are held in the South Island. Other claims are now about to crush at the Try fluke battery. ■lootsiialcera Diapntv The long-standing dispute between Garrett Bros and the Bootmakers Union is now amicably settled, and the firm's factory started as a Union factory to-day. The matter in dispute was was with re ference td some of Garrett's employees, who were under engagement, and whom the .Union refused to receive unless certain fines were paid. These having been satis fied, the workmen affected are admitted as members of fche Union.

A meeting of , employers will be held in the Arcade this evening at 7.30 to con sider the half holiday question: Those interested are requested toattend punctually, in order that the majority may be able to attend Mr Christie Murray's lecture in the Oddfellows' Hall at 8 o'clock. The local powers that be might do worse than have a look at the Burnett Street "mouth" of the right-of-way behind the Somerset Hotel and the old Town Hall. The mud is so deep that the members of the Works Committee if they wish;to keep their boots clean, must view the slush as Moses viewed the promised land—at the distance. A large funeral procession passed through Ashburton to-day to the New Cemetery, carrying with it all that was mortal of Mrs McCorniickj mother of the McCormick Bros, farmers, Winchmore road. The deceased lady was highly respected, as was evidenced by the fact that forty trap loads of mourners and thirty horsemen followed the remains to the grave, where the Very Father Chaslagnon, Ashbnrton, and Father Goggan, of St. Patrick's College, performed the funeral ceremony. The widely known and kopular novelist : and journalist, David Christie Murray, who is now touring New Zealand, had the misfortune to miss the express train at Ashburton to- ; day. This misfortune has, however, been turned to good account, as Mr Murray has consented to deliver one of his humorous lectures this evening iu the Oddfellows' i Hall. The title of the lecture is "Scenes from the Life of an English journalise." The same of the lecturer should be sufficient to draw a bumper house, and as an earnest of what is to come we are informed that Mr Saint Maur, Mr Murray's agent, sold tickets to the amount of £3 iu as many minutes this afrernoon. Mr Murray lias several friends iu th:'| district | and yielded to the pressure thus brought to bear to lecture in Ashburton; andvvehaveg'ood reason to believe thathewill have no reason to regret having done so, as the opportuky is likely to be largely availed of to hear one who is so well qualified to speak j with authority in almost every department of literature. A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton Kacing Club was held on Saturday ( evening. The various sub-committees for | the ensuing year were elected. A telegram, suggested by the New Zealand Trotting ] Association, to be sent to Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R., asking him to support the Gam ing and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill, promoted by that Association, was con- Bidered, and it was unanimously resolved that the Club take no action in the matter. The outgoing Ground Sub-Committee re ported having leased from Mr Tasker ground atAllenton (Quill's late farm) for a ploughed training track ; and that a track nearly a mile round had been formed there. It was decided that the fees for the use of the track should be £1 half-yearly for each horse, and to meet owners or trainers who might wish to work a. horse fora shorter period, monthly tickets at 10s for each horse would be issued, The Ground Sub-Committee was authorised to arrange for the care and maintenance of the track.

TINWALD SCHOOL.

The general meeting of the above School Committee was held on Monday, June 30. Present:—Messrs Doherty (Chairman), Smith, Redmayne, Gudsell, and Samuel Corrigan. The master's report showed the attendance for the past month to be boys 58.4, girls 39.9 ; total 98.3 j on roll, boys 71, girls 67 ; total 128. The master called attention to the loc"k on the coal shed, and asked for a small axe for the use of the school.— Secretary to see to same. The Visiting Committee were instructed to have the playground cleared of large stones, etc. One week's holiday was granted from July 7th to 14th inst. Accounts to the amount of £4 12k 9d were passed for pay ment. Messrs Smith and Corrigan were appointed to act as a Visiting Committee for the ensuing month. The Chairman handed in his resignation on account of his leaving the district and proceeding Home. The resignation was accepted with regret. All members present spoke in high terms of Mr Doherty as a Committeeman and Chairman, and wished wished him and Mrs Doherty and family a good voyage Home and a safe and speedy return. Mr James Gudsell was appointed Chairman, and Mr Redmayne was authorised to sign cheques with the Chairman. The meeting then adjourned.

New Zealand Mutton.

New Zealand is the chief source of the Australasian mutton supply at present, and there is an impression widely abroad that even the best of the New Zealand mutton is far inferior to our own. That this is duo to a want of knowledge of facts of the case, to a lingering prejudice, and a sentimental hankering after some thing that time has made familiar to ua, there is not much room to question. Neither is there the slightest doubt but that connoisseurs in mutton flavours have been repeatedly deceived by having the imported article served up as best home grown. It is also.said, on what appears to be reliable authority, that the disfavor of imported meat was to some extent I fostered by unscrupulous butchers, who found a lucrative trade in the supply of the best foreign mutton for " renl Eng lish." Those who are building false 1 hopes - on the supposed distinct in feriority of Colonial mutton mny pre pare before Jong to be undeceived. The process of freezing does not to any ex tent, if at ail, injure the quality or flavour of the mutton, provided due care is taken in the treatment of it, and of the animals from which it was produced ; and that it is allowed to hang to dry for a few days after thawing before the carcase is cut, to prevent the'escape of juice and the subsequent excessive .shrinkage dur ing the operation of cooking. If this fact were known and admitted, the foundation for the assertion that the meat is distinctly inferior would be done away with, unless in instances in which the animals had been killed when too old or when »oti in prime condition.

With the exception of the mutton produced by the merino breed of sheep, that sent from New Zealand—and by far the larger share of our imports belongs to this class—is produced by a selected number of the favoured breeds of our own country, and not only so, but from the descendants of the best blood that could be bought of these breeds. Let no misapprehension arise on this point. The long-wool and crossbred mutton we get from New Zealand is the produce of the best blood of England, selected from those breeds that are found to thrive best in the conition peculiar to the colony. The system of providing a better supply of winter food as compared with a few years ago is rapidly bringing about a change in the age at which sheep are kil led, and will ultimately raise the average quality of the mutton. While wool was the chief product derived from sheep they were kept much older than they would have been had the quality of the mutton been an important consideration. Again, when there is no sufficient supply of winter food, and sheep consequently wastefully decline in condition during the period of scarcity, they require to attain a considerable age before they will take on sufficient condition for the market. It should not be forgotten in passing that the fat of the long-wool breeds is more gross and heavy in flavour when derived from two-year or three year sheep than from those of a year or two younger. At one time few sheep were killed before they were six tooth (two years off), and many of those frozen and sent to this country are no younger even now, but the tendency is to kill at younger ages ("2-tooths" or one year off), when the carcases are not quite so heavy as those of older fdieep, and the quality of the mutton is decidedly superior.—" Weekly Scots man."

THE ASHBURTO^ OtTARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 1, IS9O.



\roTICE— All persons found Tresspa J_N sing pursuit of game or other wise on the Riversdale Estate on and after tins date wil b« prosecuted. J. k WILLIAMS. Riversdale, 24th May. 5 176 SEALY'S FRUIT TREES "TNCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, t_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectar ines, and allother 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" in Canterbury, probably in the colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable in quantity, well-grown and hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. . SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c Choice in quality, numerous in quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands in number. A l^rge quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. ; . SEALY'S ROSES. ; Endless in variety and choicest in quality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct, from the Nursery or through Messrs J. Sealy and Co'. THOS. SEALY, . Nurseryman,. 1 Riverbank, Ashburtoh.. JOHN ORR & Co. ARE OFFERING GRAND VALUE in the Followiug Leading Lines OF GENERAL IRONMONGERY, ET Ex "Rimutaka," And Other Late Arrivals. 4 Casks Saucepans, Boilers and Kettles. 4 Casks Lamps, Globes and Chimneys. 1 Case Table Knives, Forks, Spoons. 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 80 Tins White Lead. 40 Tins Red Lead. 120 Drums Raw and Roiled Oil. Paints and Varnishes of all kinds. . 5 Bales Wall Papers. . ,- ■ 50 Register Grates from 14s 6d to £5* Ranges, Stoves, at all prices. 8 Cases Wringers and Mangles. 50 Sets Fire Irons from 5s to 30s. ■[ 50 Fenders from Gs to £5. . . ' . 25 Tons Bar and Sheet Iron. 1 Ton Bolts and Nuts,' all : sifc.es.. I Leather Portmanteaus and Trunks. Leather Belting, 1| to 6in. Manilla, and Flax Rope,. 1\ to 3in. : 35 Coils Plough Lines. ' . 2 Cases Mould Boards. < 5 Casks Hornsby's Plough Shares (new pattern.) 3 Casks Ransom's Plough Shares. 3 Casks Buggy Springs and Axles. 1 Cask Carriage Lamps.' 20 Kegs Blue Stone. 10 Cases New Iron Bedsteads. 10 TONS CLOVER SEEDS. 100 Keg.s Wire Nails. 20 Kegs Fencing Staples. :,. 200 Coils Steel Fencing Wire, 80 Coils Barb Wire. 1 Bale Seaming Twine. 2 Cwt Bobit Mettle. 25 Bundles Spades and Forks. 3 Packages Screws, Locks and Hinges. 2 Cases Saws, Chisels and Planes. 10 Cases Axes and Picks. 4 'Cases Gorse Knives. 10 Cases Pick Axe and Hammer Handles. 2 Cases Hammers. 2 Bales Door. Mats. 10 Crates China and Earthenware, includ New Toilet Dinner, Tea and Dessert Ware., Some of these are really beautiful goods. 150 Cases Oils, including Valvoline, Lubrolmc, Caster, Colza, Olive Lard and Neatsfoot—this can all-; had in any quantity. ! ■. 150 Cases KEROSENE, Light of th Age ; tlxe very best. GROCERY DEPARTMENT WILL Always be found STOCKED with GOODS of First Class QUALITY, —Including— Indian, Ceylon and China TEAS, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed Loaf Sugar, Pure Coffee, Candles, Oatmeal, Rollitt and Co's. Flour, Butter from Mr John Grigg a > *! Famous Dairy. JOHN ORR AND CO., IMPORTERS. S NDREW r\RRSS _\ NDREW VJ RR S GREAT m 2 ANNUAL SALE r... op ™ H - % j DRAPERY g is i» H CLOTHING a * AND 4 BOOTS eta Will Commence w R Saturday, July sth 6 -- • ■ "■■ .'":■ The greatest BARGAINS ever seen in Ashburon. to SEE HANDBILLS ? '.IT. i, - ANDREW ORR.



ruoiic Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, TEEES. TREES. TREES T Again tender my best thanks to my numorous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business in the future as I have in 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 in Canterbury, about 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,000 do. one year old, and 100,000 Pinus Insignia, one and two years old. Cupressus Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings have been transplanted, being equal to those in boxes. I have ibout 10O,OQOvone and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs in great variety. All trees supplied and planted by me will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue se|nt post free on application. TAMES, T)ORTER O AMES _L OUTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, ALEN T O N ASHBURTOIS j AskBURTON, COUNTY , HUNT__CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES rpo be held on the Racecourse, Ash _L burton, on TOMMY, «SH 10 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. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. ■ Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter —D. Thomas. Clerk or the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. EUndicafpers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. ! PROGRAMME 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a 1 handicap of 15 .sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of 'die Ashburton Cc.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. ut o miles : over eight flights of hurc bout °»feet 6 inches high. 2. Hunt Club Cup eplechase, a handicap of 30 ov cond horse to receive 3 sovs and third horse to receive 2 sovs 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 ; acctostance, 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 in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. Hack Race, of 10 sovs, no weight' under 9st. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10&, to go to the fund. Three quarters of a mile on the flat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sovs ; second horse to receive 3 sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters J the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 sovs ; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 sovs , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 sovs. 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 in 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 sovs, Nomination 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; f 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, arid performances of the horse, and colors of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the earliest opportunity. No nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. All horses must be ridden in colors. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that, has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1889, and the Master's certificate of qualification must, be pro duced at the scales. Gentlemen riders.—Names must be sent in to the Secretary on or before 2nd August for the approval of the Com mittee. ' Five per cent will be deducted from all winnings towards the expenses of the Course. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and in the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. The Races will be run under the Rules of Racing and the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules in all cases where they apply. NOMINATIONS &c Nominations to be accompanied by fees name, age, and description of the horse and colors of rider, and in the hands Of he Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. Weights will be declared on MONDAY, uly 28th, 1890! I Acceptances must be made to the ecretary not latvr than 9 p.m. on ATURDAY, August 2nd, 1890. E. J. FOOKS, Hon Secretary



FOE SALE PURE UNBLENDED Indian and Ceylon Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas ever offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold in 5, 10 and 151b Canis ters and 401b boxes PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES Arid all kinds of SEED WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEORGE JAMESON • ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Vk 1 ± £mmSSmSI WATCH arid CLOCK JttOlbt. ipSSftVfl MAKER > JEWELLER, &c. Mn^nir iKnall East Street, £H Ashburton A LARGE 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. j Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work j being turned out promptly and in first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED J W it-EATTWHEAT. WHEAT CASH BUYERS R O L L I T & C (X, CANTERBURY MILLS, A S H B U It T O tf, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price Flour, Bran andSharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. is WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASS, JfliAS ETC., ETC 1 a ERIEDLANDER BROS. COAL COAL. COAL. "TITE HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipmenc of Househr d Coal PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20.000ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, t'vtes, Hurd'es* Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS? ALSO, — PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choicest Patterns Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. w. h. coTlinslnd co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTTKTON. MITCHELL & TTTKNEB "D EG to inform the Public that, in order to bring their DK APERY DEPABTMENT On a level with the Established and well-known Excellence of their CLOTHING and BOOT DEPABTMENTS, They have lately, at Great Expense and much Painstaking Care, made such Enlargements and Alterations in their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK. A Splendid LIGHT is now available for the Inspection of GOODS. The End of the WHOLESALE WINTER SEASON Has enabled them to increase their DRAPERY STOCK By an additional £1000 Worth of NEW GOODS, at Very Low Rates, and.they ha no hesitation in saying that they can now offer in EVERY DEPARTMENT Goods of such Quality, Variety and Price as are second to none in New Zealand, which must command the largest turnover in the district to them. MITCHELL AND TURNER are anxious that the whole Public of Ashburto and District should inspect their Enlarged Premises and Stock. They have therefor decided to offer the inducement of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Pu chases from SATURDAY, 28th inst. (until further notice). 1 This amounts to THEIR GOODS being Sold at within a shade of. WHOLES ALE PRICES. MIJ (SHELL & TURNER, PUIAPOI HOUm



Public Kotioea "■9 ' w:m: sparrow TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER EAST STREE "STEPHENS BROS BURNETT STREET, BEG to introduce to their Customers and the Public a NEW LINE OF KEROSENE, Which they have l just landed, and for which the Manufacturers claim many ad vantages over the ordinary oil now in the market, inasmuch as it is almost odourless and free from offensive smell. It is extra refined and perfectly pure, and will, therefore, produce a much softer and more BRILLIANT LIGHT. It will Nor Dazzle or Injure the Eyes and altogether dispenses with the risk attached to the ordinary lower grades, as well as being very much more economical or household purposes, stoves, eke, etc Although being a little more costly, yet, to keep pace with the times, we will RETAIL IT at the USUAL PRICES, So Farmers and Householders will do well in Securing a Winter Supply, and in so doing we aie satisfied they will be pleased with their purchase. We have, also, to hand a GOOD ASSORTMENT OF CANDLES. Both English and Colonial, including Carriage, Bedroom, Piano, etc. Our Stock of TEAS is also Increasing, and we have, therefore, a Better Selection for Blending purposes and to select from, and desir3 to Draw Special Attention to our INDIAN, CEYLON, DARJELING PEKOE, ASSAM PEKOE, and severa other varieties in packets or in bulk, so ustomers favoring us with a cal will re eive our efforts to give satisfaction. We will be pleased to wait upon Cus omers if requested and orders by pos will be despatched without delay, Orde e ivercd .n Town or Suburbs QT E PHENS T)ROS UTEPH N S DROS PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & C?S. CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY, JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY Ac. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hs.re an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS afc S. W. AEBBSN & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE. 7§17 CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. •I.f. SPEJPUCO. "TDREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being . I very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a OluEAlifcllVO SALE. GRbVT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10|d, reduced to 7id. Double width Cashmeres 3a 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. White Blankets 6« lid a pair. $£$ Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d B reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz. Towels from 3sd each. White Sheering, 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 6d, worth 10» 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 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE*



Public Notices. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Offices—Tancred Street Ashburton. TO Encourage the saving of small sums the Society will take MONEY ON DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, on the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the date on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but not in less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account. Deposits taken for 3 months at 5 per cent. jj »> 6  54    longer periods 6.  For particulars apply EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. 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 ootaye couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail " and '* Guar dian Office. . 520 _____ 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 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. Lettera addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my uronmt attention. 6*l U.S.S. CC PSPSII US#S* C0 UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. Steamers sail as under :— Frem 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 Pas&engers may be booked to Hobart, Melbourne, Sydney, and n'l New Zealand ports afc the office of GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. SATUJ^'AY, JULYT-thT Town Section 338, corner of Moore and William Streets. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Executors of the late S. Nashelski to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date T.S. 338, containing \ acre,situated at the corner of Moore and William Streets, on which is erected a cottage of 2 rooms, also lean-to. Terms at Nile. Sale at .12 noon, T. BULLOCK, 7+28 Auctioneer. DE. KUBEEM BTJX wwm mi ADDRESS—Mr Birch's, corner of Park and Wills street, Ashburbon. [testimonial.] Taken from " Evening Post," Welling ton, April Ist, 1890. This isto certify that the Indian Oculist, Dr. Kureem Bux, of Drummond street, Wellington, has removed, with very little pain and without cutting, in the space of ten minutes, a cataract from each eye. One of them has been growing for fifteen years ; but, thank God, after attending him for four weeks, I am quite cured. He thoroughly understands the eyes, and is veYy attentive ; his charge is also moderate. I will be happy to give information to anyone in need of it at my house. JAMES FRASER, Tinakori Road, Wellington. May be consulted Daily from 10 a.m. to 12, aii(? from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Satur days till 10 p.m. Medicine free on first two da;ys of my visit 7 18