MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS BILL. Major Steward (Waimate) moved the second reading of the Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1886, Amendment Bill, em powering a council to regulate the traffic of traction engines on streets or roads within boroughs. The motion wa>s agreed to. lATV PRACTIONERS DISQUALIFICATION BILL. Mr Verrall moved the second reading of the Law Practioners Disqualification Bill, to prevent any barrister or solicitor in active practice, within one year of a general election, from being eligible for nomination at an election for a seat in the House. The motion was agreed to. coroners' inquest bill. The Corners' Inquest Bill was con sidered in Committee. Clauses 1, 2, and 3 were agreed to with a few verbal amend ments. Anewclause was inserted, pronVi ; n g for the payment of Coroners' jurors tti, the rate of 7s 6d per day, or portion of a day. Another new clause was added to the effect that no publican shall be required to receive a de.-id body into his house for tho purpose of an inquest when there is a morgue within two miles. The Bill was reported, read a third time, and passed. Mr Seddon moved the adjournment of the House. Ayes 18 ; Noes 18. The Speaker voted with the Ayes. The House rose at 11.15 p.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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LOCAL OPTION MEETING.

TO THB EDITOR. g IR? —Your correspondent signing himself " Blue Ribbon," says he is sur prised that Mr Glover had thrown out insinuations against the hon. member for A shburton. They were not insinuations, but a statement of facts. I would like to have been able to have contradicted them, but I saw his letter, and know the hand writing. But the meeting did the best it could under the circumstances by re ferring the matter to the hon. member for explanation. —Yours, etc., Robert Alcorn, Chairman of the meeting.

A CORRECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —I am exceedingly sorry that the word ".pilferers" was thought to be necessary with which to head the report of the whip case tried on Monday last. I am persuaded that not a person in this district believes that the whip was * 'pilfered " in the general acceptation of the term.—l am, etc., Benjamin Low.

FARMER'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Seeing from your columns that a a meeting to consider the advisability of forming a Fanners' Co-operative Society is called for Tuesday next, I will ask you to permit me to make a few remarks through your valuable medium. As one interested in the Christchurch Farmers' Co-operative Association, I should like to point out to intending in vestors that the above Association largely owes its financial success to the fact that its premises are at a comparatively small annual charge in proportion to the busi ness done. Situated away from the com mercial centre of the city they are at a far lower rental than shops in the heart of the business thoroughfares. Also, busi ness is chiefly done in heavy bulk lines, fancy lines being carefully avoided. So many of the large farmers around Ashburton belonging either to the North or South Canterbury Association it is questionable whether it would be a success to establish a small branch here. There is risk as well as profitable business to be done ; but that, of course, is for those likely to be interested financially to de termine. The question of converting a business already established, and with commanding premises into a Farmers Co-operative store, would seem to require but slight consideration. —I am, etc., Interested Observer,

JUBILEE CELEBRATION.

TO THE EDITOR

Sir,—ln to-day's " Press "it is stated that the Mayor of Christchurch has pro claimed Monday next a public holiday, on the occasion of the Jubilee of the pro clamation at Akaroa of the British Sovereignty over the South Island. Now Sir, I consider, and many others do also, that Ashburton should not be behind on aucn an important occasion. If a whole day cannot be given, then let the after noon be set apart for the celebration. I know for a face that this is the wish of a large number of residents. —I am, etc., Loyal.

Longbeach Road Board.

The monthly meeting of the Longbeach Koad Board was held on Monday, Pre eent —Messrs Grigg (Chairman), Shearer, Horsey, and Wilson. MINUTES. Mr Wilson objected to the minutes of the Jast meeting being confirmed, as he was of opinion that notice of motion should have been given before the Board decided fco alter the place of meeting, and gave notice that he would move at next meeting, " That the Board meet once every two months, the Chairman and Suveyorsto call extra meetings if required at any time, and that the question of a smore central place of meeting be con iflidfyred at next meeting of the Board," The minutes were confirmed as read, CORE .ESPONDKN CB. Poisoned grain : From the Ashburton County Council, asking the Board if any of last year's poisoned grain was left. The clerks reported that they had replied to the letter.—Subsidy: From the Property Tax Commissioner advising the Board pf the payment of balance of subsidy fov 1689-90.— Road along Raihvay Line-; Tr<m Mr W. 0. Walker, M.H.R., in .answer to the Chairman's letter re main tenance of road along railway lino, and drainage of land. auRVB-yoits' report. The Suveyors' Report was read as follows :-— Contracts « The contractors tor deepen ing drain on Ford's Road, and making drain and forming track on Windermcre Road are making good progress with their respective contracts. Surveyor** Road : As instructed at last meeting we are having a piece of this road near the Hinds river formed and shingled. The work will hn completed in a day or two. Maintenance: The day man ha* bepn employed in repairing Boundary, Long- Iwsich, und Drwhoii'm Roads, mild repair ing fords on the former road, OUTSTANDING RATJto, A ballot was taken, two in each ijravd to be sued for unpaid rates, and the Clerks were instructed to take legal proceedings if tiw» amounts are not paid iby August 16. .POP-LAR KOAJ*, The Surveyors were instructed </> have v ri«e<» of Poplar Road formed, twd » culvert repaired. BATE. Resolved to give public notice of the Board's intention fii its next meeting to be held on Monday, September Ist, to

strike a rate of three farthings in the £ on the rateable value of all property in the district, for the year ending March 31st, 1891, payable in one sum on Satur day, September 13th, 1890. ACCOUNTS. After passing accounts the Board ad journed.

DISTRICT COURT

ASHBURTON—FRIDAY.

[Before His Honor Judge Ward.]

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In Be James McMorran Wood. Motion to set aside a bJI of sale, Adjourned until next Court day. In Be Mrs Mary Smith, Widow. Creditors' petition in bankrnptcy. Ad' journed until next Court day.

PROBATE.

In Be Oswald Hammond, Deceased. Mr Pnrnell obtained letters of adminis tration at last sitting in favor of Mr David Jammond, father of deceased, the ques tion of sureties being reserved. On Mr Purnell's motion His Honor now granted an order to dispense with sureties.

CIVIL SITTINGS.

Patterson v Lublow. Mr Wilding for .plaintiff, Mr Purnell for defendant. This was a claim «f £190 made by plaintiff against defendant for damage arising from breach of a contract for flax cutting, and for a broken arm sustained by plaintiff while in defendant's employ. The case was heard at great length at last sitting of the District Court and the jury brought in a verdict. . The verdict was of such a nature that both counsel claimed ife ; and at last sitting it was decided that argument as to whether plaintiff was entitled to judgment on the findings of the jury should be heard at the present sitting. The jury's findings were for £3 Is 9d on the contract, and £5 for the broken arm. Motions were lodged by plaintiff that the Court direct for a new trial, or as an alternative that judgment be given for plaintiff for the amount of the verdict of the jury. For defendant Mr Purnell claimed a verdict on the findings of the jury, and both counsel addressed His Honor, citing authorities at considerable length.

South Rakaia Road Board.

The usual monthly meeting was held on Thursday. Present—Messrs Coster (Chairman), Lyttleton, Stringfellow, McLean and Vucetich. The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. The Clerk reported accepting Comp ton's tender for labor at the well for £2. He called the Board's attention to the fact that certain parties were in the habit of removing gum wood from the planta tions. The Chairman stated that he had in- Btructed the police to see to the matter. The constable reported that he had interviewed the party suspected, and lie had denied cutting saplings, and ■ ex pressed regret at removing the tops. It was resolved to have notices put up at all the plantations warning people against taking trees, and that in future prosecution be made. Mr J. Brimxnicombe applied for leave to take a few loads of shingle from one of the pits near the settlement, so as to get access to his section. The Clerk stated that he had instructed the contractor to do the work. Resolved that Mr Brimmi combe be allowed timber to make a culvert. Mr J. Brown wrote relative to damaging Mr Allan's fences on the Cemetery road, and stating that he had settled the matter. A number of residents wrote complain ing about the wtate of some of the roads near Chertsey, and the water logged state of some of the township. It was pointed out that the roads were private property, and that the water race was the cause of the water floodingthe land. Itwasresolved to write to the railway authorities and ask them to make a channel to take the water through the railway culverts. It was also pointed out that the water complained of round the New Zealand _ Loan Co'e. granery was out of the district, and there was no power to spend money on it. Mr Stringfellow moved and Mr Vuce fcich seconded " That the Board take steps to have the road in the Chertsey township R.S. 16213 dedicated in legal manner." —Carried. It was decided to form about three chain of road asked for in the petition which is in this district. Tenders to be called for the work and also for metalling in the township, any two members to accept on the 18th. Petitions requested the Board to form the footpath (about six chain) between Rolleston and Michael streets. —Petition granted. It was resolved to call the Council's attention to a number of water crossings which required immediate attention. Mr Pearce called the Board's attention to the bad state of the road from Sher wood station to the Micham road, about 130 chains. The Clerk was instructed to report to the next meeting. The Chairman reported that the Conhty Council would refund the £10 expended by the Board on poisoned wheat. John Stevenson forwarded, a report showing how he had distributed the poisoned wheat, It was resolved to apply to the County Counpil for a supply of poisoned wheat, Petitioners (8) ask that the Board re form and metal a number of roads in the j Village Settlement. Resolved to leave the matter in abeyance till more signatures are obtained. Mr W. L. Allan wrote on Road Board j matters generally and made certain sug gestions. —Resolved that the letter be received. The clerk reported on the unpaid rates for the past year's rate struck. It was decided to leave the matter in the Clerk's hands. The Chairman reported that the fixed deposit of £500 fell duo to morrow, that would give a credit of current account of L5Ol 12s 7d. . It was decided to shingle about 3 chains on Mainwaring's Road. Accounts for £200 were passed for pay ment, ajid pie members met as aCemetery Board, the; only business being the pas sing of accounts, The- meeting then adjourned,

Latest Cable News.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Jpi'.R rKKSr ASSOCIATION.]

CRICKET.

(Received Augwst ft /it noon.)

j London, August 7. The match between the Australians and Cambridge, past and present, began at Leyton to-day. The latter liiiVe lost three wickets for 96. Turner, Ferris, iwid Walters are not playing.

WHEAT.

The quantity of wheat and flow afloat for the United Kingdom i« 2,216,000 quarter.*, for the Continent 564,000. The estimated visible Ameri can'supply is 18,368,0.00 bushels..

AUSTRALIAN

(ReceiTod August #, 1,2.15 p.m.) Sypnuy, August 8. The Trades a»d Labour Council has

decided to support the Marine Officers' Association, and has also endorsed the action of the wharf laborers in re solving not to handle wool shorn by non-Union men, which is expected to arrive from the country to-day.

VICTORIAN POLITICS.

Melbourne, August 8. The Want-of-Confidence motion was rejected without a division.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Apreatl of Vraileit Unionism. New Plymouth, August 8. Messrs Grey and Salmon, delegates from the Auckland Federated Butchers' Union, hare been here during the last two days, and have succeeded in getting both men and masters to join a Union. The bakers and carriers hare also formed themselves into Unions. Wellington, August 8. The Fielding bush-fellers are calling meetings in various centres with a view to form a Union. : Shipping*. Port Chalmers, August 8. The steamer Bundoora from Calcutta, a]l well, is at the heads.

STARTLING EVENT IN A VILLAGE

To the Editor of "Saturday Night,', Birmingham. I recently came into posses sion of certain facts of so remarkable a nature, that I am snto you will he giad to assist in making them public. The follows ing letters were shown to me, and I at once begged permission to copy them for J/ht Press. They come from a highly responsible source, and may be received without ques tion. MESSAGE from Georgb James Gost mm, L.D.S., R. 0.5.1. ,Ph. C.1., Licentiate in Pharmacy and Dental Surgeon. Stowmarket, July 18, 1889. To Mb White, The enclosad remarkable cure should, I think, be printed and circulated in Suffolk, The statement was entirely voluntary, and s genuine in fact and detail, —G. J.G. "To the Proprietors of MotherSeigel'd Syrup." " Gentlemen. —The following remarkable cure was related to me by the husband, Mary Ann Spink, of Finborough, Suffolk, was for over twenty years afflicted with rheumatism and neuralgia, and although comparatively a young woman at the time she was attacked (she is now fifty), she was compelled, in consequence, to walk with two sticks, and even then with difficulty and pain. About* a year and a half ago she was advised to try Mother Seigel's Syrup, and after taking three bottles and two boxes of Seigel's Operasing Pills, the use of her limb was restored, and she is now able to walk three miles to Stowmarket with ease in three quarters of an hour. Any sufferer who deubts this story can fully ascertain its truthfulness by paying a visit to the village and enquiring of the villagers, who will rcetify to the facts." "Appended is the husband's signatu to the Btctement. " (R. Spink), G. S. Sostling, Ipswich .Street, Stowmarket. This is certainly a very pitiable case, and the happy cure wrought by this simple but powerful remedy, must move the sympathy of all hearts in a common pleasure. This poor woman had been a cripple for twenty of her best years ; years in which she should have had such comfort and enjoyment as jlie has to give. But, on the contrary she was a miserable burden to herself and a source of care to her friends. Now, at an age when the rest of us are growing feeble, she, in a manner, renews her youth and almost begins a new existence. What a blessing and what a wonder it is ! No ona who knows her, or who reads her story, but will be thankful thak the good Lord has enabled men to discover a remedy capable of bringing about a cure that reminds vis if we speak it reverently—of the age of miracles.

THE ASHBUMON GUARDIAN, IBIOAY, AUGUST 8, 1890.



GEOfiGE JAMESOI 'ABHBURTON AND KAKAI& HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING FARM SEEDS, RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE_GRASS— COCKSFOOT ETC- ETC. And|tefarriTe per ship " Wairoa" from England.a. large .Stock of th TURNIP SEEDS Sr«»ial attention is paid > the SEED DEPARTMENT, an* new but those of the best quality and description are imparted Station-holders and Farmers can always rely on getting the newest seed obtainable.



WHEAT. WHEAT. "WHEAT :o: ■ — ,: CASH BUYEKS ROLLIT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUIiTO N, ARE atill prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest marks Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller: .' c on the shortest notice. > _____ "coal. coal. coal. WE hate just landed " Ex Jessie," a Shipment of Household Coal of PRIME QUALITY. Timber. Timber. Timber. Ex " Zior " 20,000 ft W.P. Flooring and Lining. Ix " Spray " 30 s oooft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Rooting Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hardli 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 aft* Choicest Patterns. Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. w. h, doLTiSs & go. TIMBRR AND COAL MERCHANTS



CLOVEBS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. 4 17 E ARE LANDING, ex " Nelson " and ex " Carrie L. Tyler." ' RID CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITf, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. '•TKJ E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RTEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PURE TEAS STANDARD ■■.-. :■■• CEYLON IKDIAN TE A S MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. wamMMM-M ,O» "'""■ ll™ " . ■■ ■ THE CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTD,,' COLOMBO, CALCUTTA, AND . '■ '. PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN, ONE TRIAL SOLICITED. JOHN G. KESTELL SOU AGENT, ASHBURTON. -T»,l j. jff^~^Twg WATOHand CLOCK JKO Dt. fe^=^<a| MAKERJBWKLLER, *•. Mnrrnv fe^M East Street,' ' Ashburton ALAIcGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A mNjuifiowt Stock of Watches and Clocks, ab prices ranging from a few shillmgs to £.10. Brery Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special lm« o High Class English Watchen. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures ftll work being turned out promptly and in first-class condition. _ EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED



CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. W.W. SPEjfEIUt TDREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being , I very heavily stocked, we havo decided to hold a CLEARING SALE, GRLAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10M, reduced to nj. Double width Cashmeres 3e 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now llhl Good Heavy Flannel 1b 3d, reduced. to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz. Towels from 3£d each. White Sheecing, 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'i 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 25« Boy- a Tweed Hats* Is each. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's and Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost,. Men * Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. W. W. SPENCER'S ,THE ARCADE .... ' ■



W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FOBGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Oookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. rpHE best accommodation for Horses I and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught; Horses 7s Hacks ... » 6s To meet the heavy rise in the price «f Iron, we have a large stock of Shoes ra*de from sorap and old iron, which for w©»r it is well known cannot be be»t«n. Made on our own premises. GENERAL SMITH WORK OF ALL 7*46 KINDS.



FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGANI NEW.. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 46 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 3 octave couplers, and 2 knee swellß. Above can be supplied direct fr«m the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar. dian Office. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rpENDERS are invited on 9th August J_ for Cartage from Mcthven Station, and erection at Mount Harding of about four miles Iron Standard and Wire Fencing. For particulars, apply to WILLIAM BAXTER, 8 18 County Engineer.__ ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB STRAND FANCY DKLbS J3 ALL FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1890. Tickets—Double, 10s 6d ; Ladies, 2s 6d. Fleming's Band. E. J. FOOKS, Hon. Secretary. MR S* S. T I M M O has removed from the Lyttellon Boarding House to those more commodi ous and central premises, Panama House, Where friends, old and new, will bo wel comed Accommodation lor boarders a reduced rates. Meals prepared in Mr Timmo's wi»U known style. Meals per week, lls ; Bowl and lodg ings, 17s 6d ; one meal daily per week, 3'Bd



LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT | ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only TILL 31st JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI MOUSE TANCRED SIREEI.



TINWALD TOWN BOARD. SPENDERS are invited for Formation L and Shingling. Particulars at Fooks and Sox's office. Tenders close on TUESDAY, August 12, at 12 noon. E. J. FOOKS, Clerk. TTVDR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world [} famed Blood Mixture, warranted t cleanse the blood from all 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 in bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemists and patent medicine vendors everywhere) Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England. ■wm. sparrow TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER BAST? BTRBI



a.s.s. co itesjpHi t.t.F. r UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANI OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. ——— | Steamers sail as under :— ' From LYTTELTON TO i Wellington ... Daily, except Sunday (Tuesdays and Saturdays 10 p.m. ; other days, 5 p.m. Dunedin ... Tues., Thurs., and Safe. Nelson ... Tues., Thurs., and Safe. Onehunga ... Fri. and alternate Mons. Auckland via East Coast ... Thursday Melbourne ... Tuesday Sydney via Auckland ... Every alternate Thursday Sydney via Cook's Strait ... Fortnightly Passengers may be booked to Hobarfc, Melbourne, Sydney, and oU New Zealand rx)rts at the office of > GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, Asbburton,



CLOVERS BYEGttASS COCKSFOOT THAT WITiTj GROW. ■ O /"\UR Stockß of CLOVERS, Ex Rimmtaka, from London, will ba fownd fresh and clean ; and as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American weeds or Californian Thistle. Samples and quotations at Lowest Current Rates on application JOHN OEE & CO.



SEALY'S FRUIT TREES ~f NCLUDING 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 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 large quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES* Endless in variety and choicest in quality SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded freo to any address on application, , Norn—l will only bo reaponaible for Trees ordered direct from,the Nuraery or through Miß3Rs J. Scaly and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Riyerbank, Ashburton.



JAMES T3 ORT E R AMES JTORTER, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN AuLENTON ASHBURTON 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 in the Colonies, I have grown none bnt the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great m»ny thai 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 gei & fair share o public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my prompt attention. 6*l



SEEDS, PLANTS, &c TREES. TREES. TREES. [A&ain tender my best thanks to my numerous Customers and Correspon dents for the support [ have received from them, and assure them that I shall still conduct my Business in the future as I have in the past, and nil 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 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, trees supplied and planted by in., will be guaranteed for 12 months. Cata logue sent post free on application,



TOMORROW SPECIAL ENTRY. /~\N Account of a Chrisfcchurch Client, BLACK GELDING, 4 years, bj "Burlington," half brother tc "Romulus," broken to harness. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 8 52 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 9th AUGUST. On Account of Mr George Shaw. T.S. 570, i-acre, well situated in Aitken Street. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, B§B Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th. MR. T. BULLOCK will Sell by by Public Auction, that Valuable Town Section 796, Cox Street. Capita site for a house; land of first class quality. ' Sale at 12 Noon. "~~T. BULLOCK, gt7 Auctioneer. "saTurpay^august'Q. Town Section 824, with Brick Cottages thereon. "A /TR T. BULLOCK has received in -IVJL structions to sell by Publ'c Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, On Account and by Order of the Mortgagee. T.S. 824, containing |-acre, Cox Street, with Brick Cottages thereen. This property must be sold. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, B§9 ' Auctioneer. II % TREES. TREES. About 100,000 FRUIT TREES Of all descriptions, including 2000 Apple Trees of Choice Sorts. All strong and Healthy. TIOR SALE at Moderate Prices. The Undersigned is also prepared, as usual, to undertake the PLANTING-: OF FOREST TREES At Lowest Current Rates. WM. GARDNER, Tinirald. rpREES. TREES.—For Sale twelve or JL fourteen thousand one and two year-old Macrocarpa ; finest plants in 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, 8 41 Ashburton.



The settlers in the back districts, says the "Wauganui jHerald," are greatly troubled by the ravages of wild dogs, which, in som« cases, have killed hundreds of sheep. One settler had, as he thought, 870 sheep on his newly cleared land, but on counting them, found he was short of some 300 or more. He had constantly killed v. ilcl dogs, and had no idea of the damage they had done. A settler in the Mangamahu lost 25 sheep, which were worried to death. These people complain, that the rangers take no trouble to collect the dog taxes from the natives, whose canine followers increase in number every year. Maoris, as is well-known, do not over feed their dogs, and the consequence is they stray into the bush, and get lost, and knowing they are not likely to get properly cared for at the pahs elect to live in the forests, and cater for themselves. They soon become wild, and a pest to all owners of sheep. " SATURDAY,- AUGUST~I6th. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 9g^> ACRES 98^ M A V F I E L. P MRT. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. On Account and by Order of the Mortgagee, 98£ Acres at Mayfield, being part ot B.S. 24907. This was a fajrly early selection, and the land is of good quality. There is a house erected on the property and other improvements. Well watered. Inspection Invited. Terms at sale. ISale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 8+53 Auctioneer,



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