to divide a little over £1000 among the shareholders. Steps are being taken to secure this a nucleus for the public library fund. The annual meeting of the Otago Edu cational Institute was opened to-day. The retiring president m his address dealt with the subject of the education of girls, after which a discussion was introduced on the subject of individual versus class examinations, by Mr Reid, M.A., who contended that the present system sought immediate results and was careless of what lasting benefit it would be to the pupil. The discussion was not concluded.

PARLIAMENTARY

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

TUESDAY, JULY 29. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. PETITION. Sir Frederick Whifcaker presented a Setition from debenture-holders of the ew Plymouth Harbor loan praying the Government to provide funds for paying th» coupons. He merely presented the petition, but took no respsnsibility. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL BILL. The Legislative Council Bill was further considered m Committee. Sir Frederick Whitaker moved a new clause to secure the seats of present mem-, Jbers for life, notwithstanding the new appointees should hold their seats for ten years. Mr McLean moved that progress be reported. The motion to report progress was lost, and the original motion carried. The clause limiting the term of office to ten years was agreed to. ' The clause relating to future Speakers being elected by the Council was agreed to. Mr Shrimski's new clause providing that no new members be appointed till the number of members be reduced to 37, was negatived by 26 to 2. Mr Reynolds moved a clause allowing ex-members to retain the title of "honor able," access to the Parliamentary Library, and free railway passes. Progress was reported and leave granted to sit again. The Council adjourned at 5 p,m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. GOVERNMENT BUSINESS. Mr Mitchelson moved that for the re mainder of the session Government busi ness take precedence of all other business on Wednesdays. He said that the House would agree that after the ex perience of the last few"weeks it was time the Government took one of the private members days for Ministerial business. Sir George Grey moved as an amend ment that the motion should not take effect till after to-morrow. Mr Ballance thought that the Standing Orders should be amended so as to pre vent the lamentable waste of time that occurred on private members' nights. At the same time he agreed with Sir George Grey that it was too soon m the session to deprive private members of their rights m this respect. The amendment was lost by 47 to 28. QUESTIONS. Replying to questions, it was stated that Government could not see their way to reduce the postage on newspapers to Australia from Id to ; that an amend ment of the Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884, so as to render all money payable under a policy of insurance on the life of a person dying intestate liable to be dis tributed for payment of his debts, would be brought m this session ; that as soon as Government received some informa tion from America and England they would state their intentions with respect to the San Francisco mail service ; that a great many claims had been sent to the Commissioners of Crown Lands under the NavalandMilitary Settlers and Volunteers Land Act, 1880, and reports on them had been forwarded to the Defence Depart ment ; that it was not intended to bring m a Bill this session making banknotes a firgt charge on bank assets. INTERCEPTING SUPPLY. On the motion for going into Committee of Supply Mr Smith moved as an amend ment that the reduction of £50,000 pro posed by the Government shall not apply to the Post and Telegraph Department, or to any saUries or wages below £200. He thought it only right to bind the Government m respect of not reducing small salaries, and it was notorious also that the Post and Telegraph officialf were the worst paid of any m the service. Captain Russell hoped that the House would not pass this resolution. It seemed to be about the fifth attempt to propose a vote of "no confidence " m the Govern ment. Government had no desire what ever to reduce small salaries, and there fore Mr Smith's attempt was only a bogus effort. There was no object whatever to be gained by this amendment, which was only moved to obtain a little cheap popu larity. His opinion was that the Opposi tion were doing their utmost to destroy the efficiency of the Civil Service by their tactics, and he hoped that the House would reject the amendment. Dr Fitchett said that m the event of the amendment being carried he would move a further amendment that no reduction be made m the education vote.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 < adjournment. i Mr Fisher moved an amendment that ] no reduction be made m the salaries of , Post and Telegraph servants or m salaries below £300. He did this because he •wished to allow the House freedom to ' vote for reduction m the Postal and ' Telegraph services, but not m the salaries which they would be prevented from doing by the wording of Mr Smith's amendment. Mr Smith asked leave to withdraw his motion m favor of Mr Fiaher's, an amend ment which he thought was much clearer. Leave was refused. After a discussion lasting for two hours Mr Smith's amendment was lost on the voices, and the House went into Com mittee of Supply for consideration of the Estimates. IN COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. Audit office—£s26s.—Passed. Registrar-Gen eral's Department-£6610. Mr Goldie moved to reduce the salary of the Registrar-General and Government Statist (£500) by £100. Captain Russell defended the vote, pointing out that if the House reduced the larger salaries of the Civil Servants the inevitable result would be a loss to the colony, as those gentlemen would olaim their retiring allowances and fresh officers would have to be appointed m their places. Mr Ballance contended that if this re duction were made the Deputy-Re<>,niarar could perform the work even if the Registrar-General retired on his allow ance, and that the work could be carried m at a reduction. The reduction was lost by 44 to 33. Mr Thomson (Mavsden) moved to re- ! iuce the vote by £50. The motion was carried on the voices. The total vote as reduced by £50, was «arried. Agent-General's Department—£s23o. Mr Ballance moved ihat the salary of a secretary (£700) be reduced to £400. Sir George Grey thought that the Agent-General's Department should be abolished altogether, and ho firmly be lieved that they would be far better off without it, as the necessity for that De partment had now disappeared. He moved that the Agent-Gen oral's salary (£1250) be struck out. Mr Walker regretted that the ftice of igent-General had been so long eld by

a gentleman who had been absent from the colony for such a lengthened j)eriod. His opinion was that he should be com pelled to visit the colony occasion;illy to ker pin touch with the people. All other colonies of any standing possessed Agents- < General, and this colony should not allow itself to occupy a second-rate position m a matter of that kind. Mr Ballance could not agree with Sir George that an Agent-General was not required, as long as there was work for him to do. He held, however, that the present Agent-General had been too long m office, and that he had done his duty to the colony, He should not support a i reduction of the vote, but he thought that the Agent-General should be at once recalled and a younger and more vigorous man sent Home m his place. Sir John Hall agreed that the present Agent-General had been too long m office, but the Government of which Mr Ballance was a member had renewed his appointment. Speaking with some know ledge of the subject he (Sir John Hall) ventured to say that no Agent-General of any of the colonies was held m such esteem as Sir Francis Dillon Bell, Sir George Grey withdrew his amend ment. Mr Seddon wished to know why the Government accepted service of a writ for £13,000 for a claim incurred through having an Agent General for the colony. Mr Hislop replied that the Government had no option but to accept service of the writ m question. Sir George Grey moved to reduce the salary oj the Agent-General by £100, as a protest against the continuance of the office. Captain Russell said that better times were m store for the colony, when there would be much more for the Agent- General to do than there had been of late. Besides, the work of conversion of loans was still going on, on which the Agent | General was constantly consulted. Mr Balance's amendment to reduce the Secretary's salary from £700 to £400 was lost by 33 to 26, Mr Goldie moved to reduce it by £250. The motion was lost by 33 to 26. Mr Kerr moved that the Chairman leave the chair. The motion was lost on the voices. Captain Russell said that the Govern ment would accept a total reduction of £500 m the vote for the Agent-General's department.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Argentine Revolution,

RENEWED FIGHTING.

TREMENDOUS LOSS OF LIFE,

WHOLESALE BUTCHERY,

[per press association J

London, July 28.

In consequence of the outbreak at Buenos Ayres, Argentine stocks fell 10 per cent., but they have since re covered 5. London, July 29. Cables have been cut off Buenos Ayres. Buenos Ayres, July 29. The navy is unable to approach the city owing to the lowness of the water. One regiment of artillery, three regiments of infantry, a battalion of engineers, and local military cadets support the insurgents. Two thousand police and the rest of the garrison support the Government. The cause of the rising is the general discontent of the civilians at the reck j. less finance of the Ministry. The arrest of General Campos and other officers precipitated the risiug.

There was an awful butchery during the street fighting on Saturday. Matters were calmer on Sunday, both sides being engaged m strengthening their positions. President Celman has returned to the capital with troops and cannon, and insists on an unconditional sur render. The rebels retort that Celman must resign. The armistice ceased last night, and fighting has begun again. [Received July 30, at noon.] Buenos Ayres, July 29. Four of the warships sided with the insurgents, and bombarded the posi tion held by the Government. * British warships are m the harbor to protect the interest of English residents. Despite armistices the in surgents advanced their positions dur ing Saturday night, and at daybreak on Sunday fighting was resumed. Civilians freely joined m the battle, and exhibited great bravery. The Eleventh Infantry regiment suddenly deserted the Government and approached the rebels without taking the precaution to announce they were against the Government. The rebel artillery opened fire, and many of the regiment were mowed down before the mistake was discovered.

At noon on Sunday a further armistice was arranged, but warships of the Republic opening fire on the city, fighting was generally revived. A bulletin was issued m the after noon claiming that the " Holy Revolu tion " had triumphed, and insisting on a complete change of Government.

Three thousand of President Cel man's troops, with forty pieces of Artillery, arrived late on Sunday evening, and on Monday morning the insurgents, seeing these were strongly entrenched m the vicinity of Govern ment House, reduced their demands to a simple request that Dr. Celman should resign. Dr Charles Pellegrini, Vice-Presi dent, sent terms to San Martini, where the Presidentisstaying,andan armistice was expected till two o'clock m the afternoon to permit of a reply being received. The engagement was simply a butchery, and the loss of life tremen dous. Dr Celman's police and soldiers lost 800 killed, and the police now number only 500. The civilian troops did the most of the fighting, the insurgents being kept m reserve. Numerous murders and robberies are reported. The Edengate troops refused to com ply with Vice-President Pelligrini's summons, find it is doubtful whether the reinforcements to President Celman will exceed 1200 men, with 46 cannon,! (Received July 30, 12.45 p.m.) Latest. ' Buenos Ayres, July 29. Bovvise is strongly hostile to Dr Celman. The Foreign Minister has instructed commanders of the British, Spanish, and American warships to / protest against the bombardment of I the open city without notice having been given j

Every house m the city is barri caded. The principal portion of the poly glot population is holding aloof: from the quarrel, except the Italians. Dr Celman returned to Government House at noon on Monday. Dr Garcia, Minister of Finance, who was taken prisoner on Saturday, has been released. It is reported that dissensions have occurred m the Union Civica. The recently formed political club which has directed the revolt, induced the insurgents to consider certain terms offered by Dr Celman. Government troops attacked the artillery at noon, but were repulsed with severe loss. The Union Civica, after four hours' consideration, rejected the terms of the President. On the decision being announced the insurgents enthu siastically renewed fighting, and pickets of Government troops were driven m. The transmission of telegrams has been stopped.

Shocking Murder at Dargaville.

A POLICEMAN SHOT. [per press association.] Auckland, July 30. A dreadful murder was committed this morning between twelve and one at Kaipara. Constable Neil McLeod was shot dead. He was leaving Dargaville district for Auckland, to take up duties elsewhere, and embarked on the steamer Minnie Casey at midnight. On arriving at Mangawhare, half a mile down the Wairoa river, Captain Rawson found a passenger named Robert Funke ashore, using indecent language and brandishing >i gun about. Another constable on board secured the gun and retained it. On the steamer leaving the wharf again, Funke, who had a revolver on him, com menced firing from the wharf. The first shofcpenetrated Constable McLeod's heart. He exclaimed, "My God !" and expired at once. The steamer immediately put back. Certain Dargaville residents armed them selves arid found the murderer still on the wharf. They called on him to throw up his arms. He refused to surrender, and a charge of shot was fired at him, hitting him m the body. He was then made prisoner and conveyed to the lock up. The prisoner narrowly escaped , lynching. Deceased was highly respected, m the district, and was the recipient of a testimonial on leaving. He wn;; a, promi nent Mason, and was about 40 years of age. There is great, excitement m Dar gaville. ,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PEK PUE3B ASSOCIATION.] liberal JB«qn«»t«. Auckland, July 80. John Probert, who died the other day worth £40,000, has left twenty thousand to the Wesleyan Church building fund, £1000 to the Auckland Young Men's Christian Association, and has made several other large bequests.

THE ASHBtmON OTARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JtTLT 30, 1890.



MR S S. T.I M M O has removed front the Lyttelton Boarding House to those more commo dious and central premises, Panama House, where friends, old and new, will be welcomed. Accommodation for boarders at reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well-known style. 7 53 NOTICE. TREES/ TREES/ I THE Undersigned, have opened a , Nursery on my own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST . f TREES of the choicest sorts at prices not to be beaten. Having had 28 years' experience at Home and m the Colonies, I have grown none but ;the best sorts of 'Fruit Trees, knowing that; a great many that ate planted outare shy bearers and some that do bear are inferior m quality. I have also a very choice collection of Roses and Shrubs. , Gardens laid out: work done by contract or. by day. Old fruit trees re-grafted with, choice sorts if required. Hoping to get a fair share of public patronage. ; Note the Address,— .!' J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery^ Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P;O. will receive my prompt attention. 6*l



-■ FOE SALE URE UNBLENDED Into mi &yloa Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas er offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold m 5, 10 and 161 b Can ters and 401b' boxes i . ■■ ■ PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES '■•$ FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And all kinds o. seed wheat ' ' . ' "-oats" ■ ■ ;! '' ' . ,■: AND BART.EY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. Tf-Sv 1 L r^^hSwSiif WATCH -and CLOCK JrlOUt. te^g^2S| MAKER, JEWELLER, &k Murray Mmm East S} rf^ t ju.ui.id.y ?^^» Ashburton {£%&? vi»jrS>H!rvO . . ■ i . ALAItGE 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 lino o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m iirst-class condition. _ _ EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BOTIBB R O L L I T & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHB'URTON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime MDling Wheat at highest market prie Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller proe«s done on the shortest notice. .. .. , ■■ . CLOVERS. CLOVERS. CLOVEES. 117 E ARE LANDING, ex "Nelson" and ex "Carrie L. Tyler." RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGBASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. -TT7 E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDUNDER BRgS^^^ COAL COAL. COAL. "TTTE HAVE j\ist landed "Ex Jessie a Shipmenc of Housolk d Coa PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ek Spray 30,d'00ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Rfoofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, G^es, Hurd'e i Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS ALSO,—' MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choices Patterns Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks i w. h. colL#slndco. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ' ASHBUBTCN.



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LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only— TILL 31st JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCRED STREET. IS DEAFNESS INCURABLE ? J. H Nicholson, of 175 William Street Melbourne, has proved otherwise by making a complete cure of Deafness and Noises m the head' of over Years' Stand ing by a simple remedy and without th use of any "clap-trap " so called electro medication treatment. A full defwription of this remedy, which has cured thou sands of other cases of long standing, will be sent FREE on application. W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FOBGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the . Railway Station. THE best accommodation for Horses and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught Horses 7s Hacks 6s 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. I. I. BPB]p & M. PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a SAXiTC* GRLAr REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lOld, reduced to 74d. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now 11-^d Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3|d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid White Lace lOd a doz. Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 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« 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 PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & CB'S ' CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRHBS GOODS" MILLINEIRY &c. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsve an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. ASN & CBS CHEAP CLEARING SALE.



Public Notices. HAVE for SALE a First Class TRACTION THRESHING PLANT, complete. Engine by Fowler, Combine (new) Clayton and Shuttleworth. With the Plant a quantity of new extras. 7|152 ■ D. THOMAS. BOOKS —Thousands of Books of every kind, including books on History, Travels, Science, Religion, Fiction, &c, &c. Account Books and. Stationery of every discription. A cheap line of En velopes at 5s per thousand. Fancy Goods, including Albums, Photo Frames, Writing Cases, Work Boxes, Purses, Ladies' Hand Bags, Games and Puzzles. Music—A large Stock. Pianos, Accordians, Violins, Concetinas, &o. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall ___" TENDERS™ ~ fTIENDERS are invited to Plough and X Harrow ready for Crop 6 acres of broken land at Grove Farm. Tenders close THURSDAY. July 31sfc, at 4 p.m. Full particulars at office of this paper. 7 158 t i " THE €OUNTY.» rpHE Proprietors of "The County* -A, Haircutting Saloon and Tobacco and Cigar Emporium, Prospect Building^, Have to announce their commencement of business. BEST ART. "BEST QUALITY IN EVERY BRANCH, And perfection all round. HaIB CXJTTI3VG, 6d. r ■■ . . ■ ■ - 7 155 pi HOR A L Q OC3 T ? WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1890. Popular Costcert. m ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL ROOM. Glees, Ballads, Trios, Duete and Instrumental selections. Admission —Is. Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets may be had from Mr H. G. Flower, Confectioner, and H. J. MOSS, Secretary. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT JA pfLOTHIER begs to , _OL," \.J intimate that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ASHBURTON PRICES. "T7IOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world JD famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and lls each by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England ~YO.UR_MONEY~ Z^IANINOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son. s Eucalypti Remedies. For a Postal- Note or 22s 6d tho following remedies will be sent, enclosed m a Neat Box, to any address, post paid : 1 Bottle Euca lypti Extract, 1 pot Victory Ointment, 1 box each Ladies and Gents Liver Pills, 1 pot Eucalypti Honey, 1 box voice Lozenges, 1 Cake Eucnlypti Soap. Full directions for use enclosed. All SAFF add SURE remedies. Beware of imita tions. See that you get Colemanb and Sons' EUCALYPTI and no other. Wholesale and Retail Agent, W. J. ALEXANDER, 142 Ctshel St., Christchurch To whom orders are to be sent Sen for circulars 7 80 FTb. a r les^d"r add eI7l Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "The Land Transfer Act, 1885 ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Office -Burnett Street, Next to " Mail' Office TOWNEND S Bilious and Liver Pills CURE Nervousness, Headache, Acidity, Heart rn, Pains between the Shoulders, Pa t itatiou of the Heart, Interr \ ted Sleep, Harassing Dreams, Tendency t X start, to be Frightened, Spasms, Flatu cc, Cos iveness, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, and Bilious Disorders. Price—-Is and 2s 6d. By post free for 30 stat.ips. W. P. TOWNEND, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 183 Colombo Street, Christchurcb. a a t EBA GEE A T RAA G T T SALE AT "The Cobweb" 120 Men's and Youths' Suits from the Ashburton, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru and Morgiel Mills, being sold at a DISCOUNT of 5 s -IN 20 s A lot of Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at ' Half : price. -| XS ' JACKETS for >7S gD rt AS JACKETS for 1Q S A special line of best quality Umbrellas. 10 s ({® UMBEELLAS for fts f) D 12 s (\ B UMBRELLAS for 7 s 6 D "WT IT A-OLLIER W , 11. O OLLIER, "THE COKNER."



\ A/ANTED Tenders for breaking V V Boulders for street metal. Apply to the Borough Engineer. 7 162 WANTED.— A Crowded House at the Dawn of Peace Tea and Concert on THURSDAY NEXT, July 31st, m the Templar Hall. Selections on Bells, Songs, Speeches, Recitations, Violin and Piano Duets, Cornet Solos. Tea from 6to 7 ; Concert, 8. Admission, Is 6d ; Concert alone, 6d. 7 160 "XTOTICE is hereby given that al ±N BOROUGH RAT US now dve t must be paid before the 4th Augus prox. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for without further notice. By order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, , Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, July 23rd, 1890. 7 134 ADDFELLO.WS' XT ALL. TO-NIGH T. ; LAST NIGHT OF BABY 0 a D E N AND COMPANY. J. B. GOUGH'S Temperance Drama T E M P T E D. Prices—3s, 2s, Is. '' "" MR ALFRED HARRISON. GREAT SAIjE~~ OF VALUABLE FURS THURSDAY, 3.lst JULY. 1 o'clock sharp. MR ALFRED HARRISON has received instructions from the Consignee, to Sell by Public Auction at his rooms.— A shipment of new and beautiful FURS. Consisting of Modias and Victorias, etc., of the very latest styles- Real Skins, properly prepared, thoroughly moth proof ; also Dress Goods, .Ulsters, Skirts, and a variety of other useful goods. This sale should attract special atten tion, and ladies are invited to call and inspect the Goods on the morning of sale, »nd secure bargains such as they never before had, my instructions being to sell absolutely. ALFRED HARRISON, I i 35 Auctioneer. QEED WHEAT and OATS FOR SALE. TUSCAN WHEAT. PEARL WHEAT. VELVET CHAFF, &c. Also WHITE LAMMAS TUSCAN CANADIAN OATS. DANISH OATS. DUN OATS. SUPER OR QUALITY FOR SEED. JOHN G. RESTELL, 7J150 WEST STREET.^ MERCANTILE OFFICES. ALL persons interested m Commerce should subscribe ta tho British Volume of " Wilson's Mercantile Directory of the World," being THE ONLY DIRECTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND ever published, cnntaining lists of all the Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Principal Retail Trades Price 355. Prices of Directories of any parts of the World on applcation. COMMERCIAL INQUIRIES regarding the standing of any person or firm anlwered on receipt of full name, trade, and P.O. value 2s. DEBT RECOVERY and Collection of Outstaneing Accounts undertaken on recent of instructions and fee of 2s. MERCANTILE INFORMATION sup plied, advice tendered, and ques tions of all kinds answered by experts. ADVERTISING of all kinds judiciously undertaken and contracted for without charge. I 1 RCULARS printed, folded, addressed, and despatched for home and foreign countries. A G ENCIES undertaken or arranged for the sale of manufactures, patents and specialities m every country- CONSIGNMENTS of every description of goods sent to suitable markets, and sold for account PATENTS procured B igns, trademark copyrights regittered at home and j abroad. GOODS of c /cry kind supplied at whole sale pikes. Prospectus free on application to WILLIAM WILSON AND SONS, Stalbot Court, Eastcheap London, E.C. Branches and connection m every part of the W>r d * FREDERICK SPENCER, Stock and Share Dealer, 155, FENCHURCH STREET, LONDON, E.C. EVERY description of Stock Exchange 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 other hand should the stock decline to 149, his only loss could be the £10 deposited. By carefully watching the 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 ? £3CM) „ SUITS TO MEASURE. rTIHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see the prices. ASHBURTOb CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. R. ALCORN-



On the subject of an increased liquor con sumption the London " Observer "writes :— The surprise which has been expressed m some quarters at the statistics given m. Mr Goschen's statement as to the largely in creased consumption of alcholic liquors dur ing the past financial year is certainly a very ingenious notion. It is, however, only the natural successor of the equally innocent belief that the decline m the revenue from this source m previous years was not due to the general depression of trade, and conse quent shrinkage m the earnings of the work ing classes, but to the spread of teetotalism among the people. It should, of course, have been referred to the former, and not to the latter cause, and with the revival of prosperity, therefore, an increase m the receipts of the Exchequer from the brewers and distillers is no more than was to be ex pected. At the same time there is no reason why anybody but a teetotaler who regards the consumption of alcoholic liquors as a sin itself, should be disturbod by a phenomenon which does not at all necessarily indicate any growth of intemperate habits among the population. The " habitual drunkard " is, m fact, the last person to be affected by good or bad times, either m one direction or the other. Under both dispensations he will usually contrive to find the wherewithal to intoxicate himself. It is only the moderate drinker., who consents to deny himself the luxury of beer or spirits when times are bad m "order that he may have money for necessaries; and the increase m the alcohol revenue merely means that a large number of persons are again able to indulge them selves m a luxury which they use without abusing. There is now to be seen m the shop window of Messrs J. Scaly and Co., East street, a collection of apples showing some of the sorts grown at the Nurseries, Riverbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contemplates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty dif ferent kinds shown, all valuable, long keeping sorts. For size, color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown m Ashburto hisseason.—(Advt) n PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. Timber Business AND VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PREMISES. For Sale by Public Auction m the latter end of the month of August, 1890. MR D. THOMAS has received m- ! structions from Mb J. G. Rbstell 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. " "" IN BANKRUPTCY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS. D THOMAS has received instructions . from the Deputy Official As signee m Ihe Insolvent Estate of C. Homursham, of Ashburton, Fellmonger, to Sell by Public Auction (on the ground) on MONDAY, 11th AUGUST, 1890, At half-past two o'clock, p.m., The Equity of Redemption of R.S. 23096, containing 26 acres, more or less, upon which are erected all the Buildings that are necessary for the carrying on of a large and suc cessful business. ALSO— Q Bales Slipe WOOL. -| O Bags Slipe WOOL. 1 OH Drying SHEETS -I -J JT New WQOLPACKS. Avery Weighing Machine, Wheel barrow, Casks, Sundries, &c, &c. ALSO— Q COWS. Terms at Sale. ■D. THOMAS,