ifforence m favor of lasb 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 & 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 %york 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 Jam^iy m a field of Tuscan Avheat, kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by Mr John Bonifant. This resulted m a, trifling loss, 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 geritlemen 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 lOcl, with a total expenditure of £506 11s 3d—leaving a credit balance of £37 12s 7d, as stated m the annual report. The Chairman m moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, congra tulated the members on the satisfactory condition of the Society. He specially noted the satisfactory increase m the ifheep exhibits at the show. He was pleased to see this increase because sheep were now an item m farming that farmers dare not treat lightly. The time had come when much attention should be devoted to sheep raising. The much vaunted resources of the colony ought to be shown, and sheep and frozen mutton trade was a means of showing these re sources. That this exhibition was being made was patent m the fac' that sheep were now being grown for meat more than for wool. In times past the full capacity of the sheep for growing wool was availed of, and only after the full capacity had been reached were the sheep available for meat. Now, however, there was scarcely a six-tooth sheep to be found. He referred to the freights of frozen meat, and believed that very soon a class j of slow steamers, using a small quantity of fuel, would be carrying Home frozen mutton at a penny a pound, and finding it one of the best paying cargoes m the world. In regard to wheat, he was pleased to see that a turn for the better had taken place m the wheat market at Home. Last annual meeting he had given it as his opinion that 3s per bushel was about the minimum m future that wheat would reach, believing that no country under the sun could grow wheat at less than 2s 6d per bushel. He believed that the recent fall was more the result of brokers' action than the normal condition of the market. After a reference to the price of cattle and wool, the Chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet. Mr Thomas seconded the motion, and congratulated the Society on its position. Mr Silcock moved an amendment that the report be not adopted. His reason for this was that there was a rule to the effect that the balance sheet should be printed and circulated for one week be fore the annual meeting. In that report there was an item to the amount of £13, the expenditure of which he did not by any means appprove. By this expenditure many members of the general public had made beasts of themselves with drink, and the Society had to pay for it. He perhaps held pecular views on this subject, but he felt his views were right. In any case he could never agree to the Society's funds being expended on drink to be promiscuously slung about among the public. Mr G. W. Leadley would second the motion pro forma. He was a member of the Committee who had charge of the reaper and binder trial, and he had never sanctioned the bringing upon the ground of a large sup ply of liquor at the Society's ex pense. There were men there who got shamefully drunk, were lying helpless m the paddocks, and some had actually lain there all night. Mr Leadley spoke very strongly indeed on the question of supply ing drink at such gatherings. The Secretary explained that at a meet ing of three members of Committee on the ground, the day before the meeting, he had received an order to procure a barrel of beer and a case of whisky. With the use that liquor was put to he had nothing to do, as it was not under his charge on the ground. In regard to printing the balance sheet beforehand he had acted as his predecessors had done, and as he had been advised to do by them. Mr Leadley did not understand that the refreshments to be procured were for other than those engaged m work m connection with the trial—such as judges experts, etc. He had no fault to find with the general conduct of the Society or the management of its officers, and he complimented the Secretary on the work done by him. Mr Studholme was m favor of the beforehand printing of the balnnoe sheet, and asked Mr Silcock to withdraw his amendment, Mr Silcock only moved the amendment with the object of entering his very strongest protest against the manner m. which strong drink was allowed to be dis tributed. He would, however, with the consent of lib seconder, withdrew his amendment. The amendment was withdrawn and the report and balance sheet were adopted, after a, few words from Mr Duncan Came ron, Springfield, thanking Messrs Silcock and Leadley for bringing forward the question that had just been discussed. NEW MEMBERS - The following now members were pro* posed, seconded, and unanimously •lected, and their names placed upon the roll:—Wm, Moses, J. T. Ford, W. de * B. Wilson, Wm. Huston, S. Holland. Moore, B. Hampton, G, Murdoch, E. Remmington, H. Zander, H, Somervillc, T. Hurley, G. Pocock, F. Benny, A, Hight, and Martin Griffin, .ELECTION OF OFMCEM. The following office-bearers were then elected : —President—Mr David Thonw.; Vico-Presidents—-Messrs \Y. J. Silcock, John Studholme, jun., and Robert Millar; Treasurer —Mr J. G. Restell ; Secretary - Mr J. J. C. Quane ; Auditors—-Messrs Alfred Curtis and A. H. Shury, and a Committee ol twenty-four members, selected from the several districts of the. County—twelvel to form a quorum. BONUS TO SECKETAHY. In moving the election of the Secretary Mr G. W. Leadley paid Mr Quane ;i high compliment for his management of the Association'sbusinosM, a compliment which M.r.L C. N, Grjgg emphatically endorsed, «kud proposed that a bonus of £10 10s be yo'-ed to Mr Quaije ? which motion w;is adopted. LABOR MATTERS. Mi' Silcock called attention, to the aspect of the labor question at present. Recent affairs indicated that sooner or later they would have to face a matter that very seriously affected the farmers. He was not m a position to make ;i spench on Mm matter, but he thought that koihu tUiutf .should be done to nip the matter m the biwj- Mr G-rigg tfiought it to a large question, but it did not yet afl'oct the fanner, mid it ffivi better to let sleeping dogs lie. Mr Orr and Mr Reetell w of opinion

that something should be done, and Mr Leadley advised sending a wire to those affected by the movement, and offering the Society's sympathy. Mr Thomas was not with the idea of identifying themselves with the matter at all. Working men throughout the world had not received their fair share of justice at the hands of capital, and they were trying to get justice and fair play. The farmers and all those present were only a small remove from working men, but it was time enough to meet trouble when it came to them. It was not wise to take off one's coat and say "who'll tread on the tail of it" ; it was better to wait until they were compelled. Mr Cameron thought a general meeting of the Society should be called. Dr. Tweed thought the meeting should be a public one, called by the Mayor, and attended by citizens and farmers. Mr Rudolph Friedlander thought that Dr. Tweed's idea was the best, and the meeting could be m conjunction with the County Council. There were others in volved beside the farmers. The Mayor said he would call such a meeting on receipt of a requisition. THANKS. Thanks were tendered to the retirin officers, and the meeting broke up.

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ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE MEETING. Patrons—Hon. John McLean, Matthew Stitt. President—John Grigg. Vice-presidents —G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr Leahy, D. McLean W. C. Walker, M.H.R. Stewards—G. H. Alington, J, C. N. Grigg, Dr Leahy, H. G. Moore, W. P. Chapman, J. Jamieson, D. McKendry, G. A. Buckley, H. H. Wright, W. Rollit. Judge—M. Stitt. Starter—D. Thomas. Clerk of tub Course—A. Hewson. Clkrk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. Handicappers—Dr Leahy, M. Scott, F. Russell. The annual steeplechase meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club was held to-day, m weather simply perfect for steeplechasing. There was a very good attendance of the public on the course, the excellent arrangements of the Com mittee, carried out to the letter by Mr E. J. Fooks the Secretary, tending to make everybody as comfortable as could be. Mr John Henry of the Commercial, Hotel, had both the luncheon booth under the stand and the outside refresh ment booth, while Mr W. C. Davis had the confectioner's booth. The racing began with fair punctuality, shortly after the advertised hour. 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 '-/he Ashburton Cramty Hunt Club. About two miles. 21 Mr M. Patterson's b m Inchkeith, syrs, by Cheviot —Maid of the Mill, list (Owner) 1 16 Mr R. Cain's b g Tommy, agec, list (Ross) 2 18 Mr E. G. Crisp's eh g Beaufort, aged, lOsfc ... ... (Ross) 3 28 Mr W. Dixon's b m Lyndoora, 5 yrs, 10st51b ... (Bradbury) 0 Dividend— £ 3 10s. Time, 4min 45sec. Pioneer and Donnybrook were scratched. The start showed the order following— Inchkeith, Tommy, Lyndoora, and Beau fort, This was maintained to the first hurdle where Lyndoora fell. Inchkeith had a long lead almost from the first, and at the stand she had very materially increased it. Passing the stand Tommy was second, with Beaufort following, and a big blank between him and the second horse. At the next hurdle, Beaufort came up to Tommy and passed him. This order was kept until the hurdle m the north corner of the course was negotiated, where the two again changed places. It was now evident that the race was m the hands of the mare unless something very untoward occurred, and considering that the owner of Inchkeith was up and riding his maiden race, the something untoward was n«t a remote chance. However, nothing did occur and he piloted his mare m an easy winner, Tommy quite twenty lengths behind second, and Beaufort a poor third. Mr Patterson who claimed his maiden allow ance of 71bs declared 3|lbs overweight, and so rode lOst 10|lbs. He was cheered on reaching the weighing stand. Hunt Glub Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 30 soys ; second 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. About three miles. 23 Mr H. G. Moore's m g Morok, aged, list—Rapid Roan, unnamed mare (Owner) 1 82 Mr E. Hoskin's eh g The Mount, list 21b (Owner) 2 36 Mr G. Murray-Anysley's b g Glen, aged, list 51b (Owner) 3 32 Mr E. Saunder's eh g Pioneer, 6yrs 10st71b ... ... (Bradbury) 0 Time, 7min ll^secs, Dividend, £6 7s. The four who faced the starter out of a field of seven—Enterprise, All Over, and Glentui having been scratched—got away. with Morok leading, The Mount next the lilac colors, Pioneer following, with, Glen m the rear. A jump negotiated and Pioneer and The Mount changed places. Then Morok and Pioneer made a long headway at the north corner, whore Pioneer led for a time. Morok, however, after the next brush pulled out and led past the stand, jumping beautifully, as did also his follower. Pioneer, however, came down at the second jump of the grand stand treble, but the rest negotiated all safely. Pioneer was got on the road again and chased the trio. Had he kept his legs from this out he might have had a show, but at the back of the course he again came down, and was out of it. Morok meanwhile had been working up a strong lead, and at the hurdle that proved fatal to Pioneer's chances, he was a I quarter of a mile to the good of all hands. ] The rest of the run was an easy wi* for f him, and he Gantered m chains ahead of i the Mount, with Glen about the same distance behind tho second horse. Haijk Rack, of 10 soys, Three-quarters of a mile. For this event there were 11 entries, i Mr F. P. Claridgc's gr m Nellie Grey winniivj; easily, Tin; mare is by Idalium out of Fair Nell, by Python. Dividend— £3 18s. Time, liaiu 22lsccs. Maiden 1 Stkkpi.kchasb Plate, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from thu stake. About two mile;). 46 Mr G. Murray-Ayusley'» b % Glen, by Day Dawn out of a Peter Flat mare, aged, 12st 31b ... (Owner) 1 48 Mr W. Clnistio's Glentui, aged, 12st 31b (Allen) 2 14 Mr E. G. Crisp's eh g Beaufort, : au'cd, I'M 3lb .„ , (Ross) 3 10 Mr T. Rossis Ilk g Blackwood, a«ed, 12.5t.311i ' 0 Dividend £2 (is. .

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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CRICKET.

August (5, 11.50 p.m.)

London, August 5. At lunch time the Australians had

j lost nine wickets for 114,

RUNAWAY SAILORS.

New York, August 5. Twenty-four British sailors, belong ing to the American squadron, deserted at Newport. They were pursued, and resisted. Finally the men were over powered, one being shot, and one sabred.

ARGENTINE REVOLUTION.

Buenos Ayres, August 5. The President's principal supporters ' have quarrelled with him for refusing to fulfil his promise to resign after order was restored. Dr Celman's house is guarded lest an attempt sheuld be made to surprise him.

ABOLISHING SLAVERY.

Zanzibar, August 5. A few only of the Arabs created a small disturbance when the decree abolishing slavery was promulgated.

SWAZILAND.

Capetown, August 5. The independence of Swaziland has been guaranteed, but the Transvaal will be allowed to construct a railway through the country and the neigbor ing district of Amabouga land to Kosi. The Transvaal Government has pro mised to favor the South British African Company.

BRIBING THE GERMAN PRESS.

Berlin, August 5. It is asserted that documents reves that Bismarck has expended -a million marks m one fortnight for the purpose of bribing the reptile Press. '••<'

RAILWAY ACCIDENT.

> Vienna, August 5. Three crowded railway carriages were thrown into A riyer m Tyrol, and several passengers were drowned.

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LABOR TROUBLES.

(Received August 8, at noon.)

Sydney, August 6. The Seamen's Union lias given owners of the steamer Corinna twenty four hours notice of their intention to withdraw all lier crew unless the fire men who were dismissed are rein stated.

TRIENNIAL PARLIAMENTS.

The Triennial Parliament Bill passed the third reading,and the debate on the Financial Statement is still pro ceeding.

Parliamentary Gossip.

(BY TELEGRAPH —FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Wellington, August 6. \ Sir James Hector gave evidence on the subject of flax-dressing before a Com mittee of the House yesterday morning. He did not subscribe to the theory of spontaneous combustion m a vessel's hold as the cause of outbreaks of fire amongst cargoes, but considered that m order to absolutely settle this point all kinds of dressed fibre would need to be obtained and experimented with for some length of time. The Committee will now pro ceed to discuss; what recommendation they will make. The Labor Bills Committee met again this morning, and further reviewed the Factories and Shops Bill. The dining room clause, to which strong objection has been taken by employers, was very considerably modified by making the pro vision of a dining-room compulsory only m cases where more than six females are employed m the factory, and striking out the words that require " furniture and ac commodation " to be provided. The balance remaining unexpended of various sums raised for the construction of the Otago Central Railway is £56,939. The Minister of Public Works stated yesterday, m answer to a question by Mr Pyke, that the balance was under contract, and would take the line as far as Middle march. Government considered it would j be entirely feeble to attempt to propose i anything this session with respect to the line.

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[per press association.] Divorco l ßroc«><ling-». Dunedin, August, 6. In the Divorce Court Nelly May sues Samuel John May for a dissolution of marriage. The parties were married at Invercargillin May 1877, and reside here. There are three children. The grounds for divorce are adultery and cruelty. The averment of desertion was not sustainable. The case is proceeding.

LABOR MEETING.

AMALGAMATED SHEARERS' AND LABORERS' UNION. t^Z FORMATION OF A BRANCH IN ASHBURTON.

A largely attended meeting of working men was held List night m the Orange Hall, called by advertisement, signed by Mr W. Lundon, Presultsnt of the Amal gamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union, at present having its headquarters at Waimate. Mr Henry Pickford was called to the chair, and m a short speech introduced Mr W. Lundon, who said he wan President of the Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Association, Ho made no pretence to college breeding. He was born m the colony and had been earning his bread by labor since he was ten years of age. When he first began work the schools m the colony could have been counted on the ten fingers, so that they would have to make allowance for him if his speech was not up to the mark m every particular. He came to ask them to form a branch of the Association of which he had the honor to be President, and he would give a few outlines of that Association's history. Four years ago branches <>f the Australian Association wero formed m New Zealand, and he had taken a prominent part m the work of the Association while m connection with f/hc Australian movement. It was found Hy the Australian people, howerer, that the movement m New Zealand had resultad m a loss of £400, 80 it was allowed to drop. Another start was made m November laat at Waimafce, with only twelve members. In March that number was increased to 269, while to-day the membership had increased to 1200. In March last they had decided to widen the basis of union and take m all classes of farm and station labor, and if possible to federate the whole colony. Tli&y hsct broueht Messrs Bidme.ade and Parker, of the great Ohristchurch labor organisation, south to lecture on the subject of labor federation, and by their speeches the work of spreading the movement m Southern Canterbury and Northern Otago had been greatly aided. Rmnoh^s had been formed \n Qamaru, Ti.m,axu,, and Temuka, Ix( j how he wished one formed m Ashburton, and by-and-by the movement would travel northwards as it was travelling southwa^s, The speaker

then went on to tell of, the-difficulties the shearers m Australia had had to en counter, saying that the old idea of Trades' • .Unions; -was now ■:effefce, and'■pointing out their powerlessness without federation — the union of Unions. He told graphically how the first great triumph of federation had been achieved m Queensland. The squatters over the great continent of Australia had opposed a strong opposition to the shearers, and the union movement had been sneered at by the Press. The tone of the Press, now, however, was totally different, and the journalists had been ' among the first to recognise the immense power of federation. Well, the Shearers' Union was beaten m Queensland, and the wool m some sheds was shorn by non-union labor. But the shearers were affiliated (or federated) with the Maritime Council, and the squatters had forgotten all about the sailors. The wool came triumphantly dowH. to tlifei wharf~^and lay there.* The sailors and the lumpers re fused to handle it. It had been touched by non-union hands and was unclean. The sailors would not man the ships that dared to carry it. Ultimately a conference was held, and amicable terms were agreed to. The Shag Poinfc Coal pit fight was another instance of the success of federation, and the struggle, now going on with Whitcombe and Tombs was another instance of what federation can do. The union need not necessarily increase the wages of farm laborers, but cheap production meant cheap labor. He knew a man last year refused 4s per bushel fdr his wheat, and 2s 6d for his oats, who had paid only 7|d per acre for stooking a 30 bushel crop. Surely that man could afford to pay wages for harvest work done forhim. Mr Lundon concluded by offering to give any further information wanted, and asked for a resolution to form a branch of the Association. After a great! many questions had been asked and answered, the resolution asked for was moved and carried. . '•• Officers were then elected as follows :-^l Secretary—Mr Mcßae ; Treasurer—Mr Halswell ; Committee —Messrs Townend (Chairman), Woodward (Vice-Chakman), Pickford, Haslett, Chalmers, Solway, Donovan, Howley, Venables, K-oundtree, Tnomas, Hampton, and Stigley. Thirty members were enrolled m the r' oin. . , ••.,..

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[per press association.] . - FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS. Mr Whitcombe, of Whitcombe and Tombs, was a passenger by the Wairarapa, which left Lyttelton yesterday afternoon for Dunedin. It is understood .that the firm are bring r ing an action for £5000 damages against Anthony Sellars and Co., printers of the " Trades and Labor* Chronicle," for libel. At the private meeting of employers, convened m the Christchurch Chamber of/ Commerce room yesterday evening, noth ing was done on account of the small attendance. A large meeting of the Canterbury branch of the Railway Employees unani mously pledged themselves to faithfully carry out the instructions of the executive m regard to Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, whenever called upon, and to re fuse to handle the goods of the firm if necessary. Several speeches were de livered m favor of offering arbitration and exhausting all pacific means of nettling the difficulty before resorting to extreme measures, and of holding out to the last extremity should the matter result m a contest. It was decided to ask the execu tive of the Maritime Council to come to Christchurch. The delivery carts of the firm of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs were yesterday, accompanied by a couple of cyclist pickets. The firm have received letters of sym pathy from Wellington, Oamaru, Charles ton, Auckland, and Dunedin. At a meeting of the Wellington Feder ated Wharf Laborers' Union it : was decided to stand by the Maritime Council m any action they took with regard to the Whitcombe and Tombs' dispute. In Wellington a general feeling exists that the difficulty will be overcome by arbitration. Members of the House have freely expressed themselves m that direc tion, and the present position is attracting keen interest, I Mr Hoban, President of the Railway Society, at the meeting held m Christ church last evening, said the members; of the Society were face to face with a crisis which would perhaps involve them m some little difficulty. Throughout' the Colony, wherever labour had made demands they had hitherto been admitted 1 to be reasonable, and had ara a rule been acceded to by the employers, or the capitalists. One little firm m Christ church, however, Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, had set themselves up as judges m the matter, and had refused them. He believed that one of the partners, Mr Tombs, and several of the smaller share holders, had been willing to submit the matter to arbitration, as was offered by the Unionists. The Typographical Association, which had been able to effect an amicable arrangement with all the other firms m town, had offered arbitration, but Mr Whit combe had absolutely refused it, and had been been backed up by othei's. The matter had been referred to the Maritime Council and it was to back up the demand of that Council—that the firm should be compelled to refer the matter to arbitra tion —that the present meeting had been called. He was sorry to say that the cap italists m Christchurch ,'were backing up Witcombe and Tombs m the matter, and that some seemed to wish to bring on' a conflict. The labour party did not wish for a conflict, and were anxious to lmve the matter settled amicably. They must howover, stand together, for the crisii was a serious one. A rumor was current m Wellington yesterday that Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs had expressed themselves to the ! Government and Railway Commissioners j as willing to refer the dispute to' arbitra- j tion. The rumor, however, lacks confir- > mation, !

The Ashburton Early Closing Associa tion tr day despatched a telegram to the Secretary of the Maritime Council ex pressing sympathy with that body m the present crisis, and expressing a hope that the Council would stand firm.

It will be m the recollection of the pubKc 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 raricms other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw their atten ion m advertisement elsewhere. As only work cm blight-proof stocks than which ua other stocks can bo relied up,oi\, tho. roots o my apple trees do, not require to be washed 1 before sending out. James Porter, nursery i man, AUenton.— Advt , Heavy floods are rep t%ed from Blenheim, and business was suspended on Monday The river overflowed its banks, and the' tovr?' was partially flooded. The water has «ovv subsided, and the rain has ceased. D\S:. astrous floods are also reported frcun. Mahaki ; pawa aud the Pelorus district. |In the latter district several houses were flooded i cut, and the inmates had to take refuge with. : their neighbours, and at Mahakipawa. con siderable damage was done to num'ing and claims. Sir John Hall moved m the. Ejmise on Tuesday that the right o£ voting {orinembers ■ of Parliament should be extended to. women, i Messrs Reeves (St! Albans}, Ballance, Tanner, ■ Sawders., Downie Stewart, Fulton, Major ; Steward, and Taylor supported the proposal, which was carried by 3.7 to-11. Messrs Blake, Hodkiuson, and Fish spoke strongly against thu franchise being granted to women. ' ■

THE ASHBUBTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1890.



WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BXJYEKS ROLLIT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUItTON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Rolls* ne on the shortest notice. " COAL. COAL. COAL. WE have just landed " Ex Jessie," a Shipment of Household Coal of PRIME QUALITY. Timber. Timber. Timber. Bx " Zior " 20,000 ft W.P. Flooring and Lining. . , Bx " Spray " 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hmrdl« 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 aid Choicest Patterns. Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. w. h. daltiNs & oil. . :4 TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS . ABHBURTON. , GEOSGE JAMESOI "ASHBUETOK AND EAKAIA HAS |FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING :fakm seeds, RED AND WHITE CLOVER " COW GRASS AND ALSYKE rye^grass-cocksfoot ;etc|] ktc ABdfto'arrive perjship " Wairoa" from England a large Stockj>f th x * " ■ ■ TURNIP SEEDS :; Srwiaij attention is paid to the^SEED DEPARTMENT, a»d none but those of the best quality and description are imported Station-holders and Farmers can always rely on | getting the newest seed obtainable]



Tl 1 4- S^iiilSffij' WATCH i nd CLOCK XiO Ml. tw^¥^m ■•MAEB& JEWELLEK, Ac. Murray **:%3L** A LARGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificMit Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few .shillinge to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a speoial line o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops ttndor my personal superintendence assures all JTork being tnrned oub promptly and m first-clans condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED



CLOVERS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. 117 E ARE LANDING,— ex " Nelson " and ex " Carrie L. Tyler," RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKI, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITf, For whick we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. TJT r 1 HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PURE TEAS STANDARD OEYLOW A.iir> INDIAN ' .TEA 8 MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION. THE CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTD,, COLOMBO, CALCUTTA, AND PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN. O.NETRIA T, SOLICITED. JOHN G. BESTELL SOLB AGENT, ASHBURTON.



TAJ LOR AND M EN'S MERCER EAST STRBH6 LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER GENT ON ALL i —Cash Purchases Onlyj£ TILL Slst JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE TANCRED STREET



SUITS TO MEASURE. nHHE Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and see thu prices. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. R. ALOORN. ! TENDERS, mENDERS wanted till SATURDAY, I. 9th August, for about 100 chains of Sod Fencing. For particulars apply "Mail"Office, or ' E. HARD WICK, 8 42 Kyle. "SATURDAY^AnGUST 9.' Town Section. 824, with Brick Cottages thereon. M"R T. BULLOCK lias received in structions to sell by PubUc Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, On Account and by Order of the Mortgagee, T.S. 824, containing Cox Street, with Brick Cottages thereon. This property must be sold. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, B§9 Auctioneer.



W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FOBGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. rpHE best accommodation for Horstes JL 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. 1.1. gpfpuco. "PREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being Jj very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLEANING SALE. GRUT REDUCTIONS j REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lOid, reduced to 7£d. Double width Cashmeres 3s Cd, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, la 3d, now 11M Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4a lid a doz, Towels from 3|d each. White Sheeting, double width, 7id. Women's Corsets 3s6d, reducedto 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. i Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s Boy-oj Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS, ~~ BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's aud Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost, Men n Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters, 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS-, ~~ BARGAINS, W. W. S pi N C £ R JS THE ARCADE "jTIQfUhe 8100d 1 is the Life-Clark's world 1? famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse' the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and awes of all kinds its effects are marvel ,ous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold m bottles 4s 6d, and 11s each by chemist j lid patent medicine vendors everywhere j ole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid and Counties Drug Co., Lincoln Euglai^



"ashburton county huntclub /"^RAND r, A yrn V TYRH^ "OALL (jTRAND lANCY DlltbS J3ALL 1 FRIDAY, AUGUST Bth, 1890. Tickets—Double, 10s 6d ; Ladies, 2s 6d. Fleming's Band. E. J. FOOKS, Hon. Secretary. • OOUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited on 9th August X for Cartage from Methven Station, and erection at' Mount Harding of about four miles Iron Standard and Wire Fencing. For particulars, apply to WILLIAM BAXTER, 18 County Engineer.



A SHBURTCN Early Closing Asso /\. ciation. A meeting of the above To-morrow night, usual place, 2.30, im portant.' , 844 FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW, AN Opportunity offers to obtain one  of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms j Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct fr«m the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and " Guar. dian Office.



CLOVERS KYEGKAJ3S COCKSFOOT THAT WITiL GBOW. (■■■■mwQmmmmHM /"\UR Stocks of "CLOVERS, Ex Rimntaka, from London, will be found fresh and clean ; and, as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American weeds or Califoirnian Thistk. Samples and quotations at Lowest Current Rates on application J6HN OKE & CO.