denominational schools. Were this once recognised, the demands of the supporters of those schools would increase more and more, antil the St.ate system was des troyed. ; Mr Euddenklau Seconded the motion. Mr Westenra considered that Mi- Meredith had taken a wrong view of the matter. It was not a question of denomi nutionalism at all, but of the railways. He failed to see why the pupils of private schools should not have the use of the railways in order to attend school, the same as those of the public schools. The Chairman raid that his own private view was that this Board was not the proper place at which to bring the motion forward, as the question was a political one, and the Board was only an adminis trative, not a legislative body. Mr Meredith replied, and the motion was negatived by four votes to three — ayes, Messrs Meredith, Alison, and Kuddenklau; noes, Messrs Peryman, Weston, Wright,and Westenra. F.OTDS. The Chairman read, a statement of accounts for the half-year ending June 30, showing receipts, £9671 7s 6d ; ex penses, £6183 18s; balance to credit, £3487 9s 6d. *

The Chinese Theory of Evolution.

+ The rocks are the bones of the divine body, the soil is the flesh, the metals are the nerves and veins; the tide, wind, rain, clouds, frost, and dew are all caused by its respirations, pul sations, and exhalations. Originally the mountains rose to the firmament, and the seas covered the mountains to their tops. At that time there was, in the divine body, no life beside the divine life. Then the water subsided ; smallherbsgrew,andinthelapseof cycles developed into shrubs and trees. As the body of man, unwashed for years, breeds vermin, so the mountains, un laved by the seas, bred worms and insects, greater creatures developing out of the lesser. Beetles in the course "of ages became tortoises, earth-worms became serpents, high-flying insects became birds, some of the turtle doves became pheasants, egrets became cranes, and wild cats became tigers. The preying mantis was by degrees transformed into an ape, and some of the apes became hairless. A hairless ape made a fire by striking crystal upon a r©ck, and, with the spark struck out, ignited the dry grass. With the fire they cooked food, and by eating warm victuals they grew large, strong, and knowing, and were changed intomen.—"Popular Science Monthly."

How to Cook a Husband

Thefirst thing to bo done is to catch him Having done so, the mode of cooking him so as to make a good dish is as follows :— Many a good husband is spoiled in the cooking. Some women keep them con stantly in hot water, while others freeze them with conjugal coldness ; some smother them with hatred and contention, and still others keep them in pickle all their lives. These women always serve them up with tongue sauce. Now, it is not to be supposed that husbands will be tender and good if treated this way ; but they are, on the contrary, very delicious when managed as follows:— Get a large jar, called the jar of careful ness (which all good housewives have on hand) ; place your husband in it, and place him near the fire of conjugal leve ; let the fire be pretty hot; especially let it be clear ; above all let the heat be con stant; cover himoverwithaffection; garnish him over with the spice of pleasantry, and if you add kisses and other confections, let them be accompanied with a sufficient portion of secrecy, mixed with prudence and moderation.

Mary Stuart's Account of Riccio's Murder.

One of the most curious documents in the eighth volume of the State papers and manuscripts relating to English affairs in the Venetian archives, which has just been published is ("Truth" says) a letter of Mary Queen of Scots to the King of France, giving an account of the murder of Riccio. The Queen writes :—"On the 9th of the month, we being at supper in private about the seventh hour, in our cabinet, accompanied by our sister, the Countess of Argyle ; our brother, the commmander of St. Croce, and others of our domestic servants, because on account of our indisposition, and as the seventh month of our pregnancy was almost accomplished, we had been advised to eat meat, the King our husband came to visit us, and seated himself by our side. Meanwhile the Earl of Morton and Lord Lindsay, with their followers, to the number of 160 persons, occupied and took possession of all the entrances and exits of. our palace, bo that; they believed it was impossible for anyone to escape thence alive. During this interval of time, Lord Ruthven, fully armed, with others of his followers, dared to enter by force into our apartments and cabinet, and perceiving our secretary, David Riccio, there, with other servants of ours, said that he de sired to speak with him immediately, At the same moment we inquired of the King, our husband, if he knew anything con cerning this proceeding, and when he answered us in the negative, we ordered Lord Ruthven to quit our presence under penalty of being deemed a traitor, and said that we would deal with David Riccio, and cause him to be punished if he had been guilty of any offence. Nevertheless, Lord Ruthven, by force, in our presen.ee, seized David, who for his safety and defence had retired behind our person, and a portion of Ruthven's followers, surrounding us with arque buses in hand and muzzles levelled, dragged David with great cruelty forth from our cabinet, and at the entranoe of our chamber dealt him. 56 dagger wounds, at which act we remained not only wonder-stricken and astounded, but had great cause to fear for our life. , , , The Provost of Edinburgh, hearing the tumult raised in our palace, caused the bells to be sounded with hammers, and came to our palace to our succour, accompanied by a large band of armed men, and asked to epeak with us and to know how we had fared. To this inquiry we were not permitted to give any reply, because wo were violently threatened by the conspirators, who said to our very face that if we endeavored to speak they ;would throw us over the walls in pieces, in order to malse steaks of us. The King, pur husband, then ordered these people to retire. AH night long we were kept prisoners in our chamber, with scarcely feyen the opportunity of speaking with our raaid-Bervanta."

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LATEST CABLE NEWS

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.] (Received July 11, at Noon.)

CITY OF MELBOURNE LOAN.

London, July 10. Tenders were opened to-day for the City of Melbourne loan of £450,000 at 4 per cent. The total amount sub scribed was £548,000. Tenders at minimum, £103, get 78 percent. The average price was only lOd over the minimum.

MOUNT MORGAN SHARES.

The Gibbs syndicate has arranged to transfer Mount Morgan shares to London register in October.

THE POSTAL STRIKE.

Mail deliveries are delayed, owing to trouble in several district offices. One hundred postmen at Leicester Square have been dismissed.

WOOL.

Wool is more animated,andjvbiddings are now nearly equal to May prices.

THE CHURCH OF ROME.

Rome, July 10. The Pope has summoned Cardinals and Bishops to meet at Rome next year to consider the condition of the church.

Private Sidings and Stores on Railway Lines.

: (from a correspondent.) Wellington, July 11. A deputation of M.H.R.'s representing agricultural constituencies, waited on the Railway Commissioners to-day to urge on them more liberal concessions to persons desirous of constructing private sidings and grain stores in country districts. Present—Messrs Lance, E. Richardson, Ward, Valentine, Buxton, T. MacKenzie, John MacKenzie, Major Steward, Dun can, Verrall, Saunders, Sir John Hall, and W. C. Walker. An apology for Mr Rhodes was received. Mr Walker explained the object of the deputation. The experience of the last seascn showed that, under favorable con ditions of weather for threshing and delivery, the rolling stock was not able to cope with the quantities of grain requiring haulage. With reasonable con cessions the Department would find the farmer willing to relieve the pressure by the erection of sidings and grain stores At present the conditions offered were not satisfactory. The Victorian con ditions were much more so. He urged the Commissioners to reconsider their conditions, and endeavor to make them more attractive in the interests of the Department and the producers. Mr McKerrow stated that the Com missioners were proposing a vote to enable them to erect stores where advis able. It was pointed out that by granting more favorable terms the vote might be. largely dispensed with. In many localities a store opened by the Department could only store for a limited time, and subject to demurrage charges. Stores built by private individuals would hold grain till the owners desired to forward it for shipment. SirJ. Hall, Messrr Buxton, Steward, MeKenzie, Saunders, and others sup ported the views of the deputation. Mr McKerrow promised best considera tion, and suggested that a nominal rent charge, fixed tenure, and refund of prime cost would appear to meet the deputation's views. • The Commissioners would en deavor to try the experiment of amending the present conditions in that direction, in the hope that farmers and others would avail themselves of them. After a short discussion as to the pre sent inconveniences of the hours of the Christchurch-Dunedin express, its incon venient selection of stopping plac*r, bad lights supplied in carriages, etc,, (which points the Commissioners promised to consider) the deputation thanked the Commissioners for their couretsy, And withdrew.

Wakanui School.

A special meeting of the Committee was held on the evening of the Bth inst, to consider certain complaints made by a householder against the way in which the master of the Side school was attending to the teaching of two of the'householder's family, and also to further consider other matters pertaining to theseventh standard. Present—Messrs P. Stewart (Chairman). D. Leddy, C. Hill, J. Doak, G. Tait, and Jas. Brown. The Chairman laid on the table the re ports for the last three years. He read the master's explanation of the matter complained of, such complaint being that a girl should have been presented by the master at last examination and on account of his not having done so, the girl's educa tion had been greatly retarded. After careful examination of the re ports and due consideration of the ques tion, it was unanimously resolved "That the master's explanation is quite satisfac tory, so far as lie himself is concerned, seeing that he had done his duty by plac ing the child on the list for examination and is now teaching according to instruc tions given him by the Inspector.' In "the case of a boy, the master stated that he worked the school in accordance with ft time table—which was laid before the Committee—given by Mr Petrie, and approved of by the Inspector, which allowed the prepara tory class to be taught by a monitor. This was not always done, but it was generally so, and he believed with as good 1 results as if he attended to the matter himself. Resolved " That the boy's case is not of such importance, at the present time, as to need the interference of the Committee in the matter. With regard to the VII Standard the following motion was unanimously agreed to : " That as a difference of opinion has arisen in .the Committee respecting the VII Standard, the Board of Education be requested to inform the Committee on the following questions :— 1st —" Is a master justified in teaching the VII Standard aiong with the VI, When in so doing ho makes the VII Standard go over the same subjects as it went over the previous year, and in which they, as pupils of the VI, have already been passed by the Inspectors?" 2nd—''What are the subjects that should be taught in the VII Standard, i beaming in mind that this school is a country school?" 3rd—•' Has the Committee any voice in the selection of the subjects, or are they such as the master may choose to teach (leaving religion out of the question), and must they be confined strictly to such subjects and books as are mentioned in the Regulations of the Order-in-Oouncil of the sth July, 188??'

CRICKET.

-—_—» — t LEICESTERSHIRE y AUSTRALIANS (Vbr press association.] London, July 9, On resinning the cricket match to-day the wicket was in h terrible state from ttho heavy rain, and in the second innings ihe Leicestershire team could make flo

stand against the Australian bowling, fc Eleven being disposed of for the sm total of 46. The Australians thus w by an innings and 64 runs. Ferris s cured six of the wickets at a cost of 1 runs, Turner three for 22, and Trumbl one for 3.

AUSTRALIANS v GLOUCESTER SHIRE.

(Received July 11, at noon.) London, July 10. A match between tbe Australians and Gloucestershire began at Bristol to-day. The county, which was captained by W. G. Grace, went in first, and at lunch time had lost four wickets for 73 runs.

THE ASHBTJBTON CTJ^ 11, 1890.



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moiio Notices. SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TKEES. TEEES. TBEES. T Again tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support I have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business in the fixture as I have in 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 in Canterbury, about 4.0,000 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 in boxes. I have ibout 100,000 one and two years old, also Roses and Fancy Shrubs in great variety. All trees supplied and planted by mj will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application. TAMES X) OUTER O AMES 1 OETER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN, i.uLE N T O N ASHBURTON ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT_CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES . TO be held on the Racecourse, Ash burton, on lEBIESBAT, MM 6, M Patrons —Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President —John Grigg, VICE-PRESIDENTS —G. H. Alillgtoil, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean, W. C Walker, M.H.R. Stewards —G. H. Alingfcon, 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 of the Course—A. Hewson. Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. Handicappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott F. Russell. PROGRAMME 1. The Hunters' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15 soys ; second horse tc receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of 'ihe Ashburton Cc.unty Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71bs, Nomination, 10s : acceptance, ss. ut o miles ; over eight flights of hurd bout 3 feet 6 inches high. - 2. Hunt Club Cup eplechase, a handicap of 30 ov cond horse to receive 3 soys and third horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weight, lOsb. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s. About- three miles, over such jumps and course as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.— The winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize in a piece of plate or in specie. 3. Hack Race, of 10 soys, no weight under lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or any classic race. Post entry 10s, to go to the fund. Three quarters of a mile on the fiat. 4. Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeple chase. Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed 7lbs. Entrance 15s. About two miles. 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 15 soys , the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. A high weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden rider allowed 71b. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight (if hurdles in front of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All Jiorses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. About two miles on the flat. 6 Consolation Steeplechase, a handicap of 10 soys. Nomination 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Ladies' Bracelet is run ; 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 ofthe 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 ;.f this Programme shall be final. All entries to be sealed and addressed te> the Secretary, Ashburton, entrance money enclosed, with the name, age at the time of entry, name of owner, pedi gree, and performances of the horse, and Solon* of the rider. Entries by telegram must be confirmed by writing at the'earliest opportunity. ]So nomination or acceptance will be received on any pretence whatever after ■the hour named, and unless accompanied by the necessary amount in cash. : . **l horses must be ridden in colors. a*. '!fted hunter shall mean any horse. A quaii. fairly hunted at least three: that has been - -v*nised pack of hounds times with any reci^ * ajjd the Master's during the season 1890, "^ust be pro certificate of qualification in duced at the scales. be Gentlemen riders.—Names must * sent in to the Secretary on or before 2na 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 oi he Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on j SATURDAY, July 19th, 1890. ! Weights will be declared on MONDAY uly 28th, 1890 Acceptances must be made to th ecretary not later than 9 p.m. o ATUPvD iV, August 2nd, 1890. : ft. J/ FOOKS, j Hon See etary !



erT o .-a .-§ «3 *•• kss*! ft -S 3 m & «S 8 : : tgw^a w # S "I* ga ,11 -5231 i. "S'lSU'lji'gS, 1* . el "o; A£.a go IS DEAFNESS INCURABLE? J. H Nicholson, of 175 William Street, Melbourne, has proved otherwise by TREES ! TREES ! making 4 complete cure of Deafness and X THE Undersigned, have opened a Noises in the head of over Years' Stand ±, Nursery on my own account and am lng *>y » smple remedy and without th prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST use«f »ny "clap-trap so called electro TRfcES of the choicest sorts at prices not medication treatment. A full description to be beaten. Having had 28 years' of this remeay,' which has cured thou experience at Home and in the Colonies, «*** of other owes of long standing, will I We grown none but the best sorts of be sent FREE on application. Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. that are planted out are shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior in quality. HURUNUI-BLUFF SECTION. I have also a very choice collection of Roses and Shrubs. Gardens laid out: NOTICE, work done by contract or by day. Old x-x N and affcer lsfc JULY, 1890, fruit trees re-grafted with choice sorts if yj RETURN TICKETS will be issued required. Hoping to get a fair share of Daily. For distances of 20 miles they public patronage. w ill be available for return the next day, Note the Address, — or from Saturday to the following Monday. J. MILLICHAMP, Over 20 miles they will be available for Nurseryman, one month. Over 300 miles they will be Terrace Wursery, available for months. Tinwald. 108 BY ORDER. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my prompt attention. 6*l i FOR SALE URE UNBLENDED Indian and Ceylon Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas cv offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold la 5, 10 and 151b Can i ters and 401b boxes t PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES I FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And all kinds of SEED WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. n_l,i t^^srSSg) "WATCH ami CLOCK JKODt. iPwSflf MAKER- JEWI!LLEE' *c- MurraY Rill East Street, ju.iu.l d,y Ashburton ALAIcGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line oi High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work beinc turned out promptly and in first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BUYERS R O L L I T & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Miffing Wheat at highest market price Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY. RYEGRASX Jr'HAS ETC., ET.o FKEEDLANDER BROS. COAL COAL. COAL. ■\T7E HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipment of Househc d Coal PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, * Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gvtes, Hurd'e Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UF A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS ALSO,— PICTUREFRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choices, Patterns Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. w. h. coTunslnd co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, ASHBTJETON.



MR T. BULLOCK TO^MQRftOW~ BICYCLES. BICYCLES. MR T. BULLOCK bass recivetl in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, 5 NEW BICYCLES Q viz., "Special Universal Club" and "Club Racer." Sale at 12 Noon T. BULLOCK, 7+64 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, JULY~I2th. Town Section 338, corner of Moore and William Streets. MR T, BULLOCK lias 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. xerms at sale. Sale at 12 noon, T. BULLOCK, 7+28 Auctioneer. MONDAY 14th JULY. FRUIT TREES. FRUIT TREES. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb. J. Thomas to Sell by Public Auction at the Nursery, North Belt, on Monday, 14th July, 10,000 FRUIT TREES. Chiefly apples. Guaranteed true to name and free from blight. Luncheon provided, Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 7 50 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 26th. mOWN Sections 240, corner of Kermode 1. and William Streets; 249, corner of Kermode Street and East Beit ; 248 ad joining ; 698, Cameron Street, next to Reid and Gray's. CHERTSEY TOWNSHIP. LOTS 52, 54, 72, 74, 76, 78, 80, 82, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112. 113, 141, 143, 145. RAKAIA.—T.S. 296. I have received instructions to sell by Auction the above named Sections on j SATURDAY, July 26th, at noon. T. BULLOCK, 7§62 Auctioneer. < ["OWN SECTIONS—66, 68, 70, Moore 1 Street; 63, Kermode Street; 369, 370, 371, Dobson Street; 387, Corner South and Cass Streets. The above Sections will be Sold by Auction on SATURDAY, JULY 26th. T. BULLOCK, 7t65 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 19th. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by w Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of Me J. Brown.— LOT 535, Tinwald, together with Cottage thereon. A bargain. Easy terms. Sale at 12 Nobn. T. BULLOCK, 7*64 Auctioneer. 1000 A 0^ s 1000 rp, E N D E R S are invited for the Lease X for 6 Years of Rural Sections 28976, 29149, Coldstream Road District, the property of Mr F. Arenas, Chriatchurch. It is all fenced with well kept live fences, all in English grasses, and watered with Com.ty water races. There is a Six- Roomed Dwelling House, large Stable, and Sheds erected on the property. TENDERS will be received by the Undersigned up to MONDAY, 21st insfc. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 7§63 Estate Agent. "MiUEs'AwiHiSr " TINWALD YARDST" MESSRS MILES AND CO. are in structed to Sell at tho above Yards, on TUESDAY NEXT, lori^JULY. OKA 2-tooth fbred EWES, in lamb to uwV Lincoln Rama. OAA i-bred EWES, sound mouths, in I uvv lamb to Lincoln Rams. QA EWES, |-bred. 10 2nd Cross LAMBS. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. ?|6l Ashburton. FOR SALE PRIVATELY. ~ "PIANO.— Lipp Model, Trichord, _L Overstrung, Iron Frame, Check Action, Walnut Case. A really beautiful Instrument. Newly new. Terms to Suit Purchaser. 7 63 ALFRED HARRISON. PubUcTNot icesL T AND To Let for Cropping, Barford, I J Hinds.—Wheat and Oats. Apply to the Undersigned at Tinwald on TUES DAY, 15th inst. 71:60 H. T. WINTER. GEDDINGS RESERVK ' npHE time for receiving Tenders for JL this Reserve has been EXTENDED to 4 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, 16th July, GEO. JAMESON, 7t55 Ashburton. PROPOSED DRAUGHTS CLUB. ALL interested in the game of Draughts are requested to attend a meeting at Mrs Pearson's Rooms, Triangle, SATURDAY NIGHT, 7.3« X, to consider the formation of a Club. ___ 7+66 £T RINK. RINK. lINKr "^ TOMORROW TO-MORROW R. ELSTON, Manager. lOOF , rpRE Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Odd- X fellows 1.0.0.F.,M.U., will celebrate 5 their Seventeenth Anniversary by a Tea and Social in the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, July 18th. Tea at 6 o'clock sharp. Refreshments provided at Social. Tickets : Tea and Social, 2s 6d ; Ladies, Social only, Is, R, MINNIS, <f|s9 Secretary.



It will be in the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown in Mr Clayton's shop in East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and \ arious other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown in the Ash burton county. I would draw theii atten tion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which no other stocks can be relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery, man, Allenton.—(Advt 1) There is now to be scon in the shop window of Messrs J. Scaly and Co., East street, colloctio of apples showing some of the sortl grown at the nurseries, Riverbank, that wil repay inspection by any one who contem lates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty different kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts. For size color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown in Ashburton this season (Advt. We wish to call the attention of our readers to the sale of trees by Mr T. Bullock.at Mr J. Thomas' nursery, North belt, on Monday next. The apple trees are proved good sorts, as Mr Thomas has over 200 varities in his orchard, but his experience lias made him confine his nursery stock to aixnit 50 of these, they being found most suitable for the district for bearing properties, quality, and value as a crop. Some of these are blight proof both roots and branches, and some are long keepers and suitable for export, viz.—Lord Wolseley; Stone, Golden, Sturmcr, and Allonsbury pippins ; Scarlet, Nonpariel, IVajstin, and many others, both early and late varieties for kitchen and dessert use. A number of specimen fruits from this orchard were exhibited this season in Mr Page's windows and much admired for their color, size and symmetry.—(Advt.) We clip the following important testimo nial from the '' Ilia warm Mercury " (N. S. W.) of the 30th March. It needs no comment: — '" Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, Writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised in the ' Ulawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering indi;cod him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the . 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract a cure for rheumatism as well as.gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the ' Mercury.' We have much pleasure in complying with Mr Lovcday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."—(Advt.) 2 THE MIRROR/ A HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Socia Political, Literary, and Dramati paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing ar\d Publishing Company, Limited, Mcl bourne Place, Ru '■ell Street, Melboune CHEAP TURNIP LAND ~ FOR SALE, a conveniently situated Block of 500 ACRES, Partly fenced and well watered. Price very low. Terms easy. GEO. JAMESON, 7+67 Ashburton. ■WM SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER EAST STREE CLEA RINGTSALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. \ I. SPfp k JO. T3REVIOUS to Stock-taking, being 1 very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLJEAJRIIYG SALE, GRL ' T REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10-Jd, reduced to 7|d. . Doable width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced tals lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now lx|d Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d reduced to Is, Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3kl e.ich. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d, Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to Is, lid White Lace lOd a clo/., "Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 6cl, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 7s lid, Men's Tweed Suits 18s Gd. 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 fid. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. S P E N C £ H 'S ¥HE ABCADE