New York, August 2. The outrages m San Salvador have been suppressed. Lisbon, August 2. The commander of the Portuguese vessel which seized a British steamer at Mozambique has been cashiered. Buenos Ayres, August 4. Dr Celman intimates his intention j of resigning the Presidency, and j claims to have been the saviour of the people. A compromise has been effected m the formation of a new Cabinet. Berlin, August 1 In the Reichstag Herr Wahcrichten asserted that Count Waldersee recently advised the Government to declare •war against Russia. The latter at once denied the assertion, but Herr Wahcrichten re-affirmed his remarks. St. Petersburg, August 2, A Russian loan of sixteen million roubles is announced. The Czar is said to be willing to accept Prince Waldemar, the youngest son of the King of Denmark, as Prince of Bulgaria. The subject may possibly be settled at the coming inter view between the Czar and Emperor of Germany.

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Sydney, August 4. Mr William Teece, M.L.A., is dead. Thursday Island, August 4. A church is being erected m memory of the wreck of the s.s. Quetta. MBLBOURNE, August 4. The acceptances for the Melbourne Cup number 127. Carbine heads the list with lOst 51b.

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Auckland. August 4. The condition of the prisoner Funcke, who shot Constable McLeod at Manga whare, is much improved. He is to be brought before the Police Court, Manga whare, to-morrow, when the magisterial inquiry will begin. A letter from Tonga states that the administration is not so successful as was expected, and the feeling of many natives is changing m favour of the Rev Shirley Baker. ■ The bank rates of interest on fixed deposits have been reduced to 2\ per cent for three months, ty per cent for six months, and 4£ per cent for twelve months. Dunedin, August 4. The Dunedin Jockey Club have re ceived ' nineteen nominations for the Champion Stakes at the coursing meeting, forty-eight for the Maiden' Stakes and twenty-seven for the Sapling Stakes. A young girl named Susannah Dreaver, fourteen years of age, was received into the Dunedin Hospital on Sunday, suffer ing from a rather serious wound m the head, by which her skull was fractured. It appears from what can be gathered that Mrs Dreaver, the mother of the girl, who resides m Howe street, was annoyed by the conduct of her daughter m laugh ing at her, and m her anger seized a garden hoe and struck her daughter on the head, inflicting a wound some two inches long, which fractured the skull. The girl when she reached the hospital was m a semi-unconscious # state. She is not regarded as being m a critical state, though there is danger that the injury may prove serious. Under the circum stances, the police deemed it desirable to arrest Mrs Dreaver, and she was lodged m the Maclapgan street station.

BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Borough Council was held last night. Present--His Worship the Mayor (presiding) and Crs Williamson, Fried lander, Bird, Flower, Cuthbertson, Scaly, and Scott. FINANCE. The Mayor said the debit balance at the Bank stood at £1057 17s Id; and the amounts received since last meeting were as follow :—Rates, 1890, £93 4s ; rents of reserves, £4 9s ; licenses—dogs, £7 5s ; hawker's, £1 ; water supply (refund Canterbury Mills), £41 15s 6d ; Library account, 3s ; earth sold, 6s —total, £148 2s 6d. There were £458 of 1890 rates still outstanding. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were read from the Hampstead Town Board on the subject of re-forming the North-East Town Belt; from the Town Clerk, Blenheim, on the subject of insurance ; from Mr R. Alcorn, regarding the lighting of street lamps. NORTH EAST TOWN BELT. The Clerk was instructed to inform the Hampstead Town Board that the work of re-forming the N.E. Town Belt would be proceeded with at once. MUNICIPAL INSURANCE. The letter from the Blenheim Municipal Corporation on the subject of Co-operative Municipal Insurance was referred to the Lighting Committee, and the Clerk was ordered to inform the Blenheim Town Council that the subject was under con sideration. LIGHTING. Mr Robert Alcorn wrote asking that the nights for lighting the streets should be so altered that the street lamps would be lit at least one day earlier after full moon than at present. It was decided that as the long days were so near at hand the disadvantage complained of by Mr Alcorn would speedily cure itself. engineers' k.efort. The Engineers' reported as follows :— Planting : The Works Committee make the following recommendations :— (1) Cr Sealy's motion, " That the considera tion of planting East street be held m abeyance, pending the receipt of the Government's intentions as to planting the remaining blocks of the Railway re serves. (2) General planting : That the ten acre block near the old cemetery, the trees on which were burnt last season, be replanted with a belt one and a half chain wide, leaving a small paddock for grazing m the centre, to be fenced with a light barbed wire fence. (3) That the planting m the belts of the river bed paddocks where the trees have missed or have been burnt, be made good. (4) That tenders be called for the supply of trees for these purposes, and for planting the same, and also for the supply (only) of trees that may be required m the Domain. (5) That the willow plantations on the river banks be made good where necessary. That some large willows be obtained and put m at the weak places. Broken Metal : We have obtained tenders for breaking boulders as in structed, and the Works Committee have accepted Mr P. McCormick's tender at 2b 6d per yard. Shingle for Streets : We have received a letter from the present contractors on this subject. It is recommended that some 300 to 400 yards more of shingle be procured for repairing streets and foot paths. The Labor Gang have Iseen engaged m repairing and'shingling streets, footpaths, and crossings and other general mainten ance work, repairing approaches to traffic 'bridge, attending to water supply, etc. The report wa's adopted Th#*onfcvactor for carting shinglo wrote complaining that the price thoy were ob taining per yayd did not .pay him anything

ike a day's age He said the work could nob be done to pay at less than Is. 2d per yard; he had carted 360 yards, and now asked to be relieved from the re mainder of his contract—4oo yards. It was decided to tell the contractor to complete his present contract, and it would then be for the contractor to accept or otherwise a fresh contract at Is 2d. for another 400 yards. AGRICULTURAL LITERATURE Cr Hugo Friedlander moved "that it be a recomendation to the Library Com mittee to expend the sum of £20 on agricultural literature for the use and be nefit of the farmers of the district." He claimed no credit for having originated the idea contained m the motion. He had seen the recommendation made by the Small Farms Competition Committee m connection with the Canterbury A. and P. Association and thinking it was a good one, he moved as he had done. It would be far better to have a good supply of books of reference on the important subject of agriculture than to keep on stocking the library with worthless novels. Mr Cuthbertson seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £52 were passed for payment, and the Council adjourned.

SECOND EDITION A. and P. Association.

The annual general meeting of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to-day m the Arcade Chambers, Mr J. C. N. Grigg occupied the chair, and there was a very large attendance. ANNUAL REPORT. The following was the annual report submitted by the Committee: —Your Committee have once more pleasure m submitting a satisfactory balance sheet to the members, showing steady progress m every way. The credit balance of £3 10a 7d of last year has been converted into one of £37 12s 7d, as shown by the balance sheet now submitted. This, of itself speaks well for the future, and is beyond doubt most encouraging. The annual Show was held on the 2nd Novem ber, and although some of the classes show a slight falling off m numbers from last year others have been substantially increased, resulting m the aggregate m a difference m favor of last Show of twenty-eight entries. Your Committee regret that there has not been an in crease m the membership, but have ground for hope that there may be a material improvement m this direction during the ensuing financial year, the greater amount of takings at the gate giving every evidence of the in creased amount of interest taken m the Society's work by the general public. The prize money paid away this year amounted to £328 11s, as against £285 18s 6d for 1888. Taking all these matters into consideration, the credit balance must be considered most satisfactory. The annual horse parade took place on September 21, and brought forward 32 entries as against 12 for the previous year, and a profit to the Associa tion of £7 6d over 1888. A reaper and binder contest under the auspices of the Association was held on 20th January m a field of Tuscan wheat, kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr John Bonifant. This resulted m a trifling lose, but was a satisfactory test of the merits of the various machines, and was much'appreciated by the farmers, as shown by their large attendance. In conclusion, your Committee beg to thank the Executive, who kindly gave their services at the Show and other matters so successful, and also to those gentlemen who so kindly and liberally subscribed to the prize fund. The balance sheet was also read, show ing a total income for the year of £544 3s lOd, with a total expenditure of £506 11s 3d —leaving a credit balance of £37 12s 7d, as stated m the annual report.

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RAILWAY STRIKE IN SOUTH WALES.

(Receired August 5, 11.30 p.m.)

London, August 4. The railway men m counties adjacent to South Wales have signified their intention of supporting the strikers.

THE EMPEROR OF GERMANY.

The Emperor of Germany has arrived at Cowes. The Emperor of Germany goes to St. Petersburg after his visit to Eng land.

DESTRUCTIVE FOREST FIRES.

Athens, August 4. A destructive fire has been raging over the Peninsula. Mount Athos forests have been devastated, and the monasteries and hermitages for which the mount has long been celebrated are all destroyed. Twenty monks and hermits have lost their lives, and the damage is estimated at a million pounds.

SUGAR.

Paris, August 4. The French Senate has passed the Sugar Surtax Bill.

DISCOVERY OF A DYNAMITE PLOT.

It is reported in' Paris that a dyna mite mine has been discovered on the railway line between Revel and Marva, m the Baltic provinces of Russia.

BANK FAILURE.

Capetown, August 4. The Supreme Court has ordered the Union Bank to be wound up.

ARGENTINE REVOLUTION.

Buenos Ayres, August 4. A number of senators and deputies support the President. It is asserted that Mayor Palnia, whom Dr Celman declared to be an informer,has been poisoned. The Cabinet has decided m favor of forced currency.

CRICKET.

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London*, August 4. The return match between Kent and the Australians began to-day.The former made 140, and the Australians lost three wickets for 34.

RAILWAY STRIKE.

The railway men m South Wales are willing to accept Lords Brassey and Aberdare as arbitrators. If the owners do not agree a hundred thousand men will be idle on Wednesday. A quarter of a million workmen will be affected by the strike.

TURKISH RESERVES CALLED OUT.

Ezkbouiw, August 4. The Turkish reserves have been called out, the authorities fearing % rising m Armenia,

SERVED HIM RIGHT.

New; York, August 4. A bridge jumper named Macaffery leaped into Charles river, at Boston from a height of 150 feet, and was killed.

DEATH FROM SUN-STROKE.

I Thirty deaths have occured m (Chicago from sun-stroke.

SILVER.

Buenos Ayres, August, 4. Silver is quouted at 113 cents. The Government continues Treasury payments, and suspends commercial payments only.

(Received August 5, 12.30 p.m.) (correction.) Paris, Augusb 4. It is reported m Paris that a dyna mite mine has been discovered on the railway line between Revel arid Narva, along the route vrhich the German Emperor intends to take to St Peters burg.

THE GERMAN EMPEROR.

London, August 4. The Emperor William had a great reception at Osborne m the Isle of Wight.

WHEAT.

Wheat. — Average price, country markets 35s lOd.

THE DUNLO DIVORCE CASE.

The Dunlos and Wertheimer dined together after the divorce case was over. The lady goes on a "starring" tour m Ireland, and it is expected Lord Dunlo will pay a visit to the Cape. ;

THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, August 4. It is reported the Czar's edicts against Jews are denied, but old en actments had been rigorously enforced

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LABOUR TROUBLES.

Sydney, August 5. The shearers have decided to inflict minimum fines of five and maximum of ten pounds on " blacklegs " seeking to join the Union. The Marine Officers have decided that unless owners agree to a com promise, members will withdraw from boats on the loth.

(Received August 5, 12.30 p.m.)

PROTEST AGAINST THE PRO PERTY TAX.

Brisbane, August 5. At a public meeting resolutions were passed protesting against the imposition of the Property Tax.

MURDERS BY QUEENSLAND BLACKS.

Several murders by Blacks are I reported from Cloncurry. I

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CLOVEES. CLOVEES. CLOVERS. 117 E ARE LANDING, - ex " Nelson " and ex " Carrie L. Tyler." RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, , ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITf, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. -TT7 E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. ; FRIEDLANDER BROS. Wool Season, 1890-1891. ASHBUETON WOOL STOBES. MR JOHN G. RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ' ASHBURTON DISTR/C2 THAT SE IS PREPARED TO MAKE IJCBBRAIj CASH ADVANCES ON THE GROWING CLIP, o* ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE LOCALLY OR IN CHRISTCHURCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. Mr. RESTELL will act m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY LIMITED, who wtfl ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR, USUAL PRJMPTITUDE B|l2 T» tvJ. WATCH and CLOCK UODI. iP?sf>sfH MAKER» JEWELLER, Ac. MurraY iiplll East. Street, 1: mui.idj «^^» Ashburton A LAIiGE and Varied Assortment of Now Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent /\ Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillingß *o £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will bo guaranteed. I make a special line © High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all worfc beins turned out promptly and m first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED WHEAT. WHEAT. "WHEAT CASH BUTSKS R O L LI T :&■ C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUIITO N, A RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest aiarkefe XJL Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller done on the shortest notice. ■» ' COAL. GOAT;. COAL. WE imve just landed " Ex Jessie," a Shipment of Household Coal M PRIME QUALITY. Timber. Timber. Timber. Ex " Zior " 20,000 ft W.P. Flooring and Lining. Ex " Spray " 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hirdb Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of Varnishes and Ready-Mixed Paints. AIso,—PICTURE-FRAME MOULDINGS of the Best Quality ami Choicest Patterns. Lorers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. ■'■-, ' W. H. COLLSMS i GO, . ■ ■■■..:•■ TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTON. GEORGE JAIESOi ABHBUKTON AND RAKAIA HAS |FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING :. ' . '^FAIIM -SEEDS,! ■■ RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE GRASS—COCKSFOOT 1 [ETG, ETC. :■.'!„../,;■ f And to arrive per^ship " Wairoa" from England a large Stock^of>he st TUENIP SEEDS ; „ Srwoial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and none but those of the best quality and description are imported Station-hold^ and Farmers c*n always rely on getting the newest seed obtainable]



SUITS TO MEASURE. TpHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS! ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. Jv. ALCORN'' WM. SPARROW IAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER EAST STREW HEED WHEAT and OATS FOR SALE. TUSCAN WHEAT. PEARL WH EAT. VELVET CHAFF, &c. Also WHITE LAMMAS TUSCAN CANADIAN OATS. DANISH OATS. DUN OATS. SUPERIOR QUALITY FOR SEED JOHN G. RESTELL, 7J150 WEST STREET. LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only— TILL 31st JULY. - MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE TANCRED STREHI.



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. Fivo 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. __ W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. rpHE best accommodation for Horses , 1 and convenience possible for Customers. ■■. '. SHOEING. Draught Horses 7« Hacks ©s To meet the heavy rise m 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 7*45 KINDS. CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. t w. speler k t "PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being JL very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a <ULJEAJRIIVGt SALE, GRLAr REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10|d, reduced to 7*d. Double width Cashmeres Ss 6d. reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now Hid Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Crelonnes 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 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 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. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE ~~ SEEDS, PLANTS, &c ~ TREES. TKEES. TREES. I" 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 still conduct my Business m the future as I have m the past, and all orders by post r otherwise will receive ,ny prompt atten tion. My Apple Trees are all worked on the blight proof stock, and are clean and well grown..- ;■ also Pears, Plums, Cherries, Apricots, and all kinds of small Fruits. I have one of the largest stock of Forest Trees m Canterbury, »boufe 40,000 Larch, two years old, 40,006 do ; on« year old, and' 100,000 Pinus lnsignis, one and 6wo years old. Cnpressus Macrocarpa, I have a grand line. I make this a speciality. All my seedlings hava been transplanted, being equal to those m boxes. I have *bout 100,009 on© and two years old, alsc Roses and Fancy Shrabs m grtat variety, trees supplied and 'planted by m. will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. TAMES TDORTBR O AMES 1 OUTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN AuLE N T O N ASHBURTOIS



clovers: kyeghass cocksfoot THAT WITiL GEOW. ■ '■'■ '■—o—r— ' ' f\UR Stocks of CLOVERS, Ex Rlmutaka, from London, will be found fresh and cleanS and as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American weeds or California!! Thistle. Samples and quotations at Lowest Current Rates on application JOHI OKE & CO.



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rpHE Monthly and other payments will X be received afc the Office, Tancred Street .■• - , ,■;, ,'.: ■■■'■, ■..''»■ ..- ■ .. THIS DAY ;; ytTESWa] sro ;AU6UST, From 10 a.m.'to.4ip.iL, 'ani front 7 p.m. to 9p.ni. :, EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. .,„.. •— A - g - ■jfß'ußTp'N".;. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Timber 4 33usine?s AND ■■'■■,''.■ VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES. >r For Sale by Public Auction m the latter end of the month of August, 1890. MR D. THOMAS has received in-1 structions from Mr.J.G. Restell to Sell as above by Public Auction, His valuable Borough Lease for 13 years, upon which are erected comfortable offices, and all the shed room re quired for carrying on a large business. The Lease and Good Will of the Timber Busines to be sold m one lot. A grand chance for an energetic man. ;■-..■' ;'/ D. THOMAS Auctioneer, SEALY'S FRUIT TREES fNLUDIN Apples, Pears, Plums, tar _l_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricote, Necs of 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 ypm* 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 MACROCARPA. Tens of thousands m number. A large quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES' 1 Endless m variety and choicest m quality. SEALY'S CATALOGUES • Forwarded free to any address en application. Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees ordered direct from the Nursery «r through Mjesstis J. Sbalt akd Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman^ j Riverbank, Ashburton. t). i> Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombo Street (new Buildings near Corner of Gloucester Street.^, ESTABLISHED 3869 SCALE OF CHARGES.: Extraction. 2s 6d per tooth ; killings, , 5s per tooth. A reduction; mafle where a number require attending ARTIFICIAL TEETH The charges for Artificial Teeth are made with a view to strict, economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present^ or such materials as v tients prefer. Par ticulars given oh pli ation. Consulta tion free. Nitro ' > ide Laughing Gas) administeredwhe .red, Attendance 9 a.m. to 6 p.m 215 Cciombo Chiustchuroh. \ NDREW ARR?S jIIX NDREW URHS . GREAT m £ AN IN UAL SAirE > . ..' H j DRAPERY r Z CLOTHING j !■ r AND 4 boots W Will Commence .P W Saturday, July Sth The greatest BARGAINS & ever sees m Ashburon. m SEE HANDBILLS. ? , ANDREW ORR. »



ASHBURTON HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES. THE Burgesses are requested to close their places of Business from 12 noon on WEDNESDAY, August 6th, being the occasion of the Hunt Club Steeplechases. D. THOMAS, B*3B Mayor. TENDERS. "TTTANTED—Tenders for Ploughing, W " Harrowing, and Sowing 450 acres of Stubble and Turnip Land at May field estate. Tenders to be lodged with the undersigned on SATURDAY, August 9th. P. ROBERTS, c/o ALBERT ROBERTS, West Street, 9*23 Ashburton. • TENDERS. T^ENDERS are invited for erection of X a 7-roo>»ed Dwelling House at Tin wald. Plans and specifications may be seen ab Mr J. Clark's, Tinwald. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 9th August, at 4 p.m., to F J. CLARK, B§2l Tinwald.



An inquest was held to-day on the remains found at Pahiatua. The remains were identi fied as those of C. H. Weber, and a verdict of death from exposure while lost m the busk Iras returned. The Mission Services now being conducted m the Oddfellows' Hall by Mr Spurgeon were commenced on Sunday, when m spite of the bad weather there was a fair attendance. Last evening he delivered an earnest and forcible address on Repentance and Faith, and this evening will speak on Conversion. The servicss will be continued on Wednes day and Thursday evenings, and on next Sunday morning and evening. On the fol lowing Tuesday Mr Spurgeon proposes to deliver a lecture on :| John Ploughman," if suitable arrangements can be made for obtaining a lime light apparatus. It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and various other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw their atten ion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which no other stocks can be relied upon, the roots o my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery man, Allenton.— Advt, 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 Avho 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 Ashburton his season,—(A FREDERICK SPENCER, Stock and Share Dealer, 155, FENCHURCH STREET, LONDON, E.C. Tjl VERY description of Stock Exchange JQj business transacted at current market prices. Speculative Accounts opened from 1 per cent cover with un limited profit, and strictly limited liability, thus a client may buy, say £1000 Brigh ton A's at say 150, should the stock ad vance to 155 and be sold, he wonld make £50 profit, but on the o.her hand should the stock decline to 149, his only loss could be the £10 deposited. By carefully watching th© markets considerable profits can be made ; m many cases Operators who followed my advices have netted £50 profit on an outlay of £10 m a few days. £10 commands £1000 Stock £20 „ £2000 „ £30 £3<^Q  THE COMPLETE WIRE STRETCHER Circulars free. BAJSMAN, MANUFACTURER The PHILADELPHIA NOVELTY MANUFACTURING COMPANY., 1422, 1424, 1426, Callowhil! Street, Philadelphia P.A., U.S.A. (incorporated) New York O'ffica, No. 32 Howard Street, New York City. Ashburton, sth August,. 1890. Dr. Kureem Bux. '» Sir, —Referring to a paragraph which appeared m last night's "Ashburton Guardian" reflecting upon yourself, I hereby disavow all imputations contained therein upon your professional capacity and personal character, and apologise to you for my share m their publication. Yours faithfully, W. T. WHITAKER. ;. Witness— CHAS. W. PURNELL, Solicitor, Ashburton.