he could give me, but he informed me at once that only Roman Catholics could be received at Molokai. That of course put an end to it, as I belong to the Church of England, and once more my hopes seemed to be baffled. I was presented to the Queen, and three days after the Princess of Wales, whom some of my friends had told of my intentions, telegraphed asking me to come and see her at Marlborough House. I cannot tell you how kind the Princess was ; her sympathy and her great interest in the question gave me new cour age, and she promised towriteatoncetoher sister, the Empress of Russia, from whom I was anxious to obtain the Red Cross Order, which had, nominally, been awarded to me after the Russo-Turkish war, but which I had not received. A few days later I was on my way to Russia, obtained the Order without trouble, and was specially invited to erne and see the Empress at Gatschino. And there again I was received with such simple kindness and sympathy that I could hardly believe I was really in the presence of the highest lady in the land. The Empress would not let me stand for a moment in her presence. So I sat down even while the Empress remained standing, and she listened to all I had to say, and when I expressed the wish to study the leper question in Russia she promised her help and the Emperor's. The rest is soon told. In this folio, con tinued Miss Marsden, opening out one after the other the large white sheets stamped with mighty official seals, and signed by some of the most important and powerful men in Russia, " I have papers entitling me to go into all the hospitals, all the prisons, and to all places where I think I can find anything con nected with the study of leprosy all over Russia, Siberia, the Caucasus, and Asiatic Russia, and to see everything, get all in formation I can, and take what notes and photographs I like about leprosy. Every official is bound to give me all possible assistance, and, as in some parts of Russia leprosy is very prevalent indeed, I am convinced that I could obtain information of priceless val'ie. It almost makes one's head reel to think of what the judicious use of the pen and of the photo graphic camera in Russian hospitals, Siberian prisons, and Caucasian fortresses might do for Russia, for the leper, and, indirectly, for 'all the people born beneath the throne' of the great Empire of the north. 'But the Em press has done more than that. I don't speak Russian, and that would have been an obstacle. Therefore Dr Duncan, the chief medical officer at St Petersburg, is to accompany me on the whole tour, the Russian Government paying all his expenses. At Riga, Dr Duncan is to meet me ; then we go on to Moscow and Central Russia, to~ Siberia, and finally acrossthe Caucasus to Tifiis, Baku, whence, after crossing the Caspian, wetake thetrain to Samarkand, and enter Transcaspia, Cen tral Asia. What I shall find remains to be seen, but it is beyond all doubt that the terrible disease is prevalent in all parts of the Empire, and to an extent which has never yet been officially ascer tained. Can you wonder that with the opportunities given me by the Russian Government I am intensely anxious to "And have you no fear of infection, Miss Marsden '?"—" Oh yes, I have. I am well aware of the risk I run, but is it not worth running the risk 1 And, re member, I am a trained nurse with many years' experience, and shall not neglect to take whatever precautions are possible."

The Weather.

ALFORD*STATION The following is the Meteorological Re port for the week ending July 20th, 1890:—

TELEGRAPHIC HOME AND FOREIGN.

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London, July 15 to 21. The Grenadier Guards have been ordered to proceed to the Cape, and sailed on Tuesday. It is reported on Exchange that ■ South Australia will not require a loan until next year. At the wool sales crossbreds were dear, but other sorts unchanged. In the House of Commons on Monday Rear-Admiral Colomb will ask Baron De Worms whether Govern ment propose to consult with Canada and the Australian colonies in connec tion with the establishing of a Pacific cable. After the strong protest made by the Marquis of Salisbury in May last, Mr J. G. Blame, United States Secretary of State, reversed the policy pursued with regard to Behring Straits two years ago. "Friction has now arisen between Mr Blame and the President over the Behring dispute, and it is probable that the former will resign office. A report circulated that the Brenuan torpedo was useless is premature. The Grenadier Guards, under the command of Colonel Eaton, have em barked under sealed orders. It is be lieved their destination is either the West Indies or Cyprus. The Committee on colonial defence have generally approved of Major- General Edwards' report, but advocate the fortification of Glenelg and Port Darwin. During a storm the pinnacle of the House of Lords was struck by lightning and part of the masonry was detached. Justice Granthain had a narrow escape from the falling debris. Lord Roseberry, in the course of a sj;r"cb, took occasion to refer to the eesaion of Heligoland to Germany, remarking that the action of England would dishearten the British people throughout the world. The conditions of the Slavin- McAuliffe fight have been agreed upon. The men are to fight thirty rounds with four-ounce gloves, and the winner is to receive £700, and the loser £100. Each party is to be allowed £200 for expenses. The certificate of the captain of the s.s. XJmbilo, which collided with the barque Ethel in the English channel, has been suspended for three months. It is hoped the Agents-General will assist in getting a Silver Coinage Act passed in the colonies. Mr J. E. Saville has leased his race horse Chicago for two years. Viscount Dunlo has returned to London from Australia. The Marquis of Lothian has finally refused the Governorship of New South The Hon. Edward .Stanhope, Secre tory for War in the House of Com pons, said the officers of the Calliope

would be promoted for their conduct in the Sarnoan hurricane, but it would be impossible to specially reward them. Sir Daniel Cooper's Dorcas won the Princess of "Wales Cup. The Colonial Courts of Admiralty Bill has passed the House of Com mons. The Scotch Court of Session having sanctioned the action of the Assets Company, the allotment of the latter for proportionate amounts of New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany's stocks will be issued in a' month. Gardiner, of Cambridge University, won the Wingfield sculls. A new rifle using liquified carbonic acid gas instead of gunpowder has been tested. It is noiseless and smokeless. The Hon Edward Stanhope, Secretai-y of the War Department, was much impressed with the weapon. The Hessian fly is injuring crops at Lincoln. The Duke of Clarence, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales, has been confined to bed for several "days. A European Conference will pro bably be convened to protest against the American Tariff Bill. Zanzibar, July 21. Emm Pasha authorised Dr Peters to recover his stores of ivory at Wadelai. Paris, July 19. A mother murdered her six children by means of charcoal and attempted suicide. She recovered. Dhuleep Singh is suffering from paralysis in this city. He has for warded a petition to Queen Victoria asking pardon. An agitation was commenced in France against McKinley's Tariff' Bill. One member of the Chamber of Deputies proposes a general European commercial campaign against America. The Superior Council of Agriculture has recommended an increase of the French tariff", including the duty on wheat, flour, and oats. Buenos Ayiies, July 17. The President of the Argentine Republic advises the issue of six million dollars fractional currency. Pretoria, July 17. A great alarm is felt among the Boers at the jury acquitting Brekshers, charged with mobbing PesidentKruger. Morocco, July 17. The rebels were surprised and crushirigly defeated at Mount Taquriot by an army commanded by a son of the Sultan. Fifty of the hitter's officers were captured and burnt alive. Buenos Ayees, July 19. The merchants at Monte Viedo and foreign bankers refuse to accept forced currency for gold payment. The Gar rison at Buenos Ayres are placed under arms, the people fearing a political distui'bance. Gold has now reached a premium of two hundred. The military forces have been rein forced, and the garrison kept under arms nightly. The State of Uruguay is negotiating for a loan in London. It is reported that a plot has been discovered having for its purpose the overthrow of the Government of the Argentine Republic. New Youk, July 19. An explosion wrecked and burned the Central office of the Western Union , Telegraph. Many narrow escapes from death are reported. A terrific rain storm has been ex perienced in the Western States. Many deaths are reported from heat and lightning. Cairo, July 19. News has reached here that an en gagement has taken place between El Senoussi and the Mahdi in which the former was defeated. Constantinople, July 14 to 20. Intelligence has been received that a number of Armenian peasants were burnt for refusing to pay taxes. The damage by fire is estimated at a million sterling. The Porte ha 3 conceded the demands of Bulgaria.

AUSTRALIAN.

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Hobart, July 21. In the House of Assembly, notice of motion was given to the effect that, after the next election, members be paid an honorarium of £150.

The Bank of New Zealand

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London, July 18. The London Board decided to accept the management of the Bank of New Zealand. A globo Company baa been floated independently of the Imperial and Colonial Real Estate and Finance Company. The capital consists of a million and a half in preference shares and a million ordinary. The Bank will retain the ordinary shares. A million and a half debentures are being issued as security for the globo assets. These debentures are issued at £95, redeemable at £105 in twenty years, or at £103 at six months' notice. " The Times " expresses the hope that by this means the tension will be re lieved. The greater portion of the capital has already been underwritten. Messrs Mean, Ewan, and Jeffrey have been appointed Directors. Barings, one of the leading firms of financiers, are satisfied of the solvency of the \ Bank. The monthly circular issued by j Westgarth states that the New Zealand Estates Company has been formed, and will issue debentures at h\ per cent. Other reports assert the prospectus is not finally settled, and debentures will be finally issued at 5 per cent. London, July 19. The Assets Company will be known as the New Zealand Estate Company. Everything is expected to be arranged early in the week. The capital will be £3,170,993, the exact amobnt of Mr Hean's valuation. The Directors are Messrs Jafirays (Chairman), Hean, Ewen, Rome, and George; Bankers, Glyn, Mills, Currie and Co., and the Bank of New Zealand.

Auckland, July 21. The Board of Directors of the Bank of New Zealand in the colony have resigned, the arrangements for the transfer of the head office and general management of the Bank to London having been completed.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

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London, July 13- In the House of Commons last

night Mr Parnell intimated his wil lingness to adopt the Irish land pur chase scheme, provided an enquiry was made during the recess with a view to preventing landlords monopolising moneys, and that all disputes should be settled by arbitration. Mr Bal four. Chief Secretary for Ireland, praised the moderate tone adopted by Mr Parnell. July 17. The Limerick Board of Guardians have passed a vote of censure on the Bishop for his attack on Mr Dillon. July 19. The potato blight is seriously damag ing the crops in the south of Ireland. New "York, July 19. O'Donovan Rossa is about to pay a risit to Ireland.

THE BABY

We dressed the baby in her snowy robe, And laid her in her crib in sweet repose, And in the lifeless waxen hand we laid A devry half-blown rose. Down on the baby forehead white and cold We combed the silken tangle of her hair, And close against the perfect rounded cheek We laid a lily fair. Among the snowy ribbons that she wore We placed the glistening leaves of smilax green, And then it almost seemed that through the lips A baby smile was seen. When sunset hour fell softly, sweetly down We laid her form to test beneath the ground, And as we turned away, a golden gleam Shone on the little mound. But still the baby seems not dead to us, And when the twilight falls I close my eyes, And once again I clasp her in my arms In glad and sweet surprise. Oh, precious sense of things we not of, And realize but dimly and apart! Come still, thou comfort! when the shadows fall, And soothe the sorrowing heart.

Latest Cable News HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received July 22, 12.35 p.m.) SUGAR. London, July 21. In his monthly circular, Mr F. C. Licht, sugar expert, states that the production of European beet for the ten months shows an increase of 124,000 tons, and he expects the present campaign will give a surplus of 844,000 tons.

MATRIMONIAL.

The engagement of Lord Brassey to the youngest daughter of Viscount Madden is announced.

ZANZIBAR.

The Anglo-French compromise over the Zanzibar question is concluded. France claims a diplomatic triumph.

FISH EXPORTATION.

The " Morning Post" advises Victorian dealers to dispose of fish in colonial markets instead of exporting it to the United Kingdom.

OBITUARY.

Sir Richard Wallace.

CENSUS.

I. he census is to be taken on April sth, 1891.

TIMBER SYNDICATE.

A syndicate has purchased timber concessions in the vicinity of Geographe Bay (Western Austoalia), and a powerful company will be formed to work the Jarrah timber, and extend the railway system in the South West portion of the colony.

NAVAL MANŒUVRES.

Naval manoeuvres have begun under Admiral Tyron, who has charge of the attacking force. Fifty reserve vessels are assisting, but very little public in terest is being evinced.

LONDON BORROWING.

The London County Council has applied to Parliament for authority to borrow one million and a quarter of money.

SALE OF PICTURES.

The Marquis of Normandy's family pictures have been sold.

GRENADIER GUARDS MUTINY

The Duke of Cambridge has an nounced sentences passed on ring leaders of the meeting. One received a sentence of two years, and three were sentenced to eighteen months' each.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Wellington, July 22. Government have decided to extend the railway line tinough the city to Te Aro, and will introduce a Bill this session. The New Zealand "Times" publishes some details of the New Defence scheme. Practically there will be no increase of permanet forco, with the exception of a few torpedo men. It is proposed to ap point an imperial officer at each of the | four principal ports, where the " partially paid" systemisto beadopted with regard to Volunteers. About 3000 men will be wanted, and if enouuh volunteers are not procurable, power will be asked to draft a certain number of first-class militia. Each man will be able to earn £5 to £6 per year. Country corps are not to be abolished, but those which like may be come Rifle Clubs by attending four parades per year. The total extra cost is esti mated at £20,000. Sergeant-Major Bell died suddenly yesterday afternoon, On returning from the office he stated to his wife that lie felt in his usual health, but he laid down on the couch, and subsequently went to bed, where, in a few minutes, he expired with out uttering a word. For the past eighteen months deceased had been suffering from diabetes. He served ten years in India in the 2nd battallion of the Rifle Brigade, and was through the Indian mutiny of 1857, arid the Ashantee war of 1873-74. He was afterwards stationed in various parts of Ireland, and sixteen years ago was sent out to New Zealand by the Home Government as drill instructor, which position he filled up to the time of his death. He will be accorded a military funeral, -Island ]V«»w». Auckland, July 22. Arrived—-Wainui, from Tonga. The High Commissioner of Western Pacific, Sir John Thurston, visited Tonga in H.M.S. Rapid lately, ami the result is a i startling crisis. Several Tongan chiefs state that if the Hon. Shirley Baker* Premier, remained in Tonga he would be assassinated, together with the chief'

associated with him. Sir John Thurston then exercised his powers under Western Pacific Orders-in-Council, and issued an order for Baker's deportation. He was offered accommodation on H.M.S. Rapid. Baker declined this, and took passage for himself and family in the Wainui. Baker's goods were bundled out of the house, and all their servants left them, but the goods were afterwards returned by order of the king, pending the departure of the Wainui. All political prisoners have been liberated. The new Tongan Ministry is composed purely of Natives, who have appointed Tukuahi as Premier, and Tugi as Minister of Lands. It is reported that officials are being sent from Fiji to assist in the administra tion of affairs. Mr Campbell, Collector of Customs, is Secretary to the Cabinet. Protection Secrecy. Dunedin, July 22. Proceedings at the Protection Con ference are being conducted in private. Tin- Illicit Still Oon«|»lracy. The Police Court is engaged hearing charges of conspiracy against Waters and Elliott. Donnelly has been in the witness-box all the morning. It has been clearly proved that Waters started the still in Walker street at work.

It will be in the recollection of the publi* that my collection of apples shown in Mr Clayton's shop in East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first aAvards at the Dunedin Exhibition and various other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown in the Ash burton county. I would draw their atten tion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which no other stocks can be relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery man, Allen ton.— Advt.) Holloway's Pills. — Indigestion and Liver Complaints. —The digestion cannot be long or seriously disordered without the derangement being preceptiably on the count ance. These pills prevent both unpleasant consequences ; they improve the appetite, and with the increase desire for food, they augment the powers of digestion and assimi lation in the stomach. Holloway's Pills ! deal most satisfactorily with deranged or deceased condition of the many organs engaged in extracting nourishment for our bodies from our various diets—as the liver, stomach, and bowels, over all of which they exercise the most salutary control. By resort ing at an early stage of this malady to these purifying and laxative pills, the dyspeptic is speedily restored to health and strength, and his sallowness gradually vanishes.

THE ASHBtTRTON GtfAEDIAN, TUESDAY, JULY %%■ 1890.



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NOTICE. TREES/ TREES/ I THE Undersigned, have opened ft , 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 polonies, I have grown none but the best sorts of Fruit Trees, knowing that a great many that 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 get a fair share of , public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Mursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my promnt attention. 6*l ■lrt~"s7~''T"~r"M~M"l) has removed from the Lyttelton Boarding House io those more commodi ous and central premises, Panama House, Where friends, old and new, will be wel comed. Accommodation tor boarders at reduced rates. Meals prepared in Mr Timmo's well known Btyle. 7 53



FOE SALTS URE UNBLEi" DED • Man and Csylon Teas, -i ' • Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas cv . offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold in 5, 10 and 161b Cam ters and 401b boxes '. PRIME DERWENT POTATOES at very low price PLOUGH SHARES ALL SIZES FENCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES :.- And all kinds of ' SEED WHEAT OATS ' ' . . .-■■ ■■"'.' : ' AND BARLEY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 'T>^l^+ W^^m WATCH and CLOCK MODI, IPI^l MAKER ' JEWELLER ' &0- M n ,, nnv iffeM t-a3t Street, MUlia^ Wlm Ashburton *> LATiGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A maonificenfc AY. 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 lme o High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and in nrat-cliws condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED iiBATVWHEAT. "WHEAT CASH BUYERS / R O L L I T & C 0., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON, A RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime MiMing Wheat at highest market pries jOL Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller proces done on the shortest) notice. . . ;_ WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF ; WHEA 7, OA TS, BA RLE V, RYEGRASS, mAS ETC., ETO , V FMEDLANDER BROS. COAL COAL. COAL. | TITE HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipment of Housohr d Coa PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. TIMBER. UMBER. Ex Zior 20.000 ft W.P. Floring am' Lining. Ex Spray 30,390 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, G\f«s, Hurcl c Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS ALSO,— PICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choices Patterns Lovers of the Fine Arts should, inspect our Stocks :W. H. COLLINSAMD CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBTJBTON.



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Public Notices. _______ MITCHELL AND TURNER BEG to inform the Public that, in order to bring their Drapery Department On a level with the Established and well known Excellence of their CLOTHING AND BOOT DEPARTMENTS, They have lately, at great expense and much painstaking care, made such Enlargements and Alterations in their Premises as will now provide ample room for their Large STOCK A Splendid Light is now available for the inspection of Goods. The End of the WHOLESALE WINTER season' Has enabled them to increase their Drapery Stock By an additional £1000 worth of NEW GOODS, at very Low Rates, and they have no hesitation in saying that they , can now offer in —EVERY DEPARTMENT— I I Goods of such Quality, Variety, and j Price as are second to none in New Zea land, which must command the largest turnover in the district to them. MITCHELL AND TURNER are anxious that the whole Public of Ashbur ton and District should inspect their Enlarged Premises and Stock. They have therefore decided to offer the induce ment of ,i Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Purchases from SATURDAY, 28th June (until further notice). This amounts to their Goods being sold at within a shade of WHOLESALE PRICES. MITMI AIB TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE. ' CLEARING ~SAIK~' STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. 1 % SPEp k HI). TDREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being AT very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLJS^KIJXG SALE, GRLAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10kl, reduced to 7|d. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to 15..2 d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now iHd Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3§d each. White Sheering, double width, 7|d. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to lslld White Lace lOd a doz. Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s 6d, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s 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. £ P E N C £ P: 'S THE ARCADE PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S.W. AKN&G?S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY Ac. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsvs an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. AKN & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE. 7§7



MR T. BULLOCK —THURSDAY, JULY 24. Furniture and Effects, Clothing, Miscel laneous goods, etc., etc. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auciion at the Arcade on the above date, (removed for convenience of sale) A quantity of household furniture con sisting of single and double bed steads, child's cot, perambulator, wash stands, bedding, chairs, tables, cooking utensils. A large quantity of crockery including plates, meat dishes, cups and saucers, etc. ALSO, at same time and place, hair dresser's stock, comprising, large mirror, barber's chair, fancy goods, toys, hair brushes and combs, school books, lead pencils, picture photographs, and a quantity of : snndries too numerous to mention. ALSO, a quantity of ready made cloth ing, including men's and boys' suits, dress material etc, etc, Sale at 12.30 T. BULLOCK, 7 106 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 26th. Cottage and Section, Wakanui Road. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date Lot 22, containing | acre fronting the Wakanui Road, near the Convent, with 4 roomed Cottage thereon. As the Owner is leaving the district, this Property must be sold. Easy terms of Payment if required. Sale at 12 Noon T. BULLOCK, HI Auctioneer. House and Land at Methven. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Publ'c Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagee, Lot 112, in the Town ship of Methven, on which is erected a seven-roomed Dwelling House. > I This property is conveniently situated, being not far from the Railway Station. Further particulars on application to the undersigned. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 7t113 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULT"26T~ CONTRACTOR'S PLANT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mil James Tre vukza, who is giving up contracting, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 26th July, the whole of his Superior Draught Horses, Plant, etc., as follows:— Bay Horse, Prince, five years old. Bay Horse, Farmer, six years old. Bay Horse, Dick, seven years old. Bay Horse, Captain, eight years old. Bay Horse, Jock, four years old. 6 Sets Collars, Hames and Winkers, nearly new. 4 Sets Leading Harness, nearly new. 6 Sets Plough Chains and Backhands. Set Five-horse Leather Reins complete, nearly new. Four-horse Block and Chains, nearly new. Four-horse Set Swingletrees, nearly new. Double-furrow Plough, Duncan, nearly new. Tip Cart and Dray. Sydney Dray and Frame. Ten-feet Cambridge Roller. Six-feet McCormick String Binder, only cut about 160 acres. Five-feet McCormick String Binder, 1887 machine. Five-feet McCormick String Binder, 1887 machine. Extra strong Waggon, good aa new. Quantity Empty Sacks, .Horse Covers, Tools, etc. The Horses are mostly V oung, and of a Superior Stamp, and the Plant in Good Order. Sale at 12 Noon • T. BULLOCK, . 7J112 Auctioneer. Clearing Sale MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mil Peter Innk.s (who has sold his farm) to Sell by Public Auction at his HOMESTEAD, WAKANUI, The whole of his Horses, Stock, Imple ments, etc., on WEDNESDAY, JULY 2Sbd. At 12 o'clock. HORSES. Bay Drauehfc GELDING, Punch. Chestnut Draught GELDING, Bob. Chestnut Draught MARE, Jessie. Black MARE, quiet in saddle and liar ness. Black HACK, quiet in harness. CATTLE. COW, in full profit. COW, in calf. HEIFER, in calf. SHEEP. -]OA Merino EWES, in lamb to X O \J Bonifiant rams. j~ Smal PIGS. IMPLEMENTS 2 Double-furrow PLOUGHS, by Duncan 2 Single-furrow PLOUGH by Blyth. 1 Sets HARROWS. 1 Set DISC HARROWS. 1 Cambridge ROLLER. 1 DRAY and FRAME. 1 TIP DRAY and FRAME, 1 Champion Grain DRILL and Grass Seed SOWER. 1 Massey REAPER and BINDER, nearly new. 1 HORSE POWER and CHAFF CUTTER. 1 WAGGONETTE, double seated. 1 Set Buggy HARNESS. Shaft and Leading HARNESS. 4 Sets Plough HARNESS. Quantity Mangolds, Potatoes, Oats. Seconds Wheat, Dairy Plant, Furni ture, Jf-ton of Flour. 1 Stack Oat Sheaves. Quant iy Firewood Sale at 12 Noon. Luncheon provided. D. THOMAS, 71 Auctioneer. aXWration of~date FRUIT, FOREST, and ORNAMENTAL TREES BULLOCK'S ARCADE. MR D. THOMAS has received instructions from Messrs Gordon Bros., of Anderson's Bay Nursery, Dunedin, to Sell by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade, on SATURDAY, JULY 26th, At 12 o'clock. OKA' Choice ROSE TREES. OAA GOOSEBERRY and CUR- A\J\J RANTS. ] pf f\ FRUIT TREES, and a large 1 OVJ quantity of Forest and Flowering Shrubs. D. THOMAS, 7*124 Auctioneer, *



Public Notices. NOTICE. FT HE public are informed that I have a _1_ lease 'of Whittington's twenty acres' of land at Dromore for a wheat crop. 7 127 WILLIAM MARTIN. Bink To-Night. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXTRA TRAIN ON METHVEN LINE ON TUESDAYS. On and after TUESDAY JULY 29th, a train will run as under, on TUES DAYS only:— - a.m. Rakaiadep 10 5^ Lauriston dep 10 55 Methven arrive ... ... ... 11 30 p.m. Methven dep ... 310 Lauriston dep. ... ... ... 345 Rakaia arrive ... ... ... 4 25 Stopping at other Stations if required. 7t126 BY ORDER. " AMATEUR OPERiL ~~~~~ ALL Ladies and Gentleman favorable ' to the production of -Gilbert and Sullivan's Opera "Patience" are cor dially invited to attend a Meeting at the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY Evening, July 23rd, at 8 o'clock sharp. C. M. BROOKE 1 n * 104 G. P. MILSOM ) CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. MEMBERS of the Ashburton Cale donian Society are reminded that the next Ingleside Mteting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, July 25th, at 8 p.m. Mr Donald McLean gives a prize of £2 2s to the best waltssers (lady and gentleman.) J. SEALY, 7*99 _ __ Secretary. " 19th July, 1890. TESTIMONIAL. mo DR. KUREEM BUX, I (Indian Doctor). SIR,— I am pleased to be able to state that the Lumbago, from which I have been suffering for six years, has been perfectly cured in two weeks by your treatment. Yours Truly, C. RYEL, Ashburton. Dr Kurebm ±sux can be Consulted at Mr Thomas Birch's, Comer of Park and Wills Street. Hours—lo to 12 a.m., and 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays till 10 p.m. TpOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world P 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 in 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 STEPHENSBROS" MABKET HOUSE ARE desirous of inviting their Patrons and the public to purchase their N E "W TEAS just to hand, which are marvellous value. The Indian and Ceylons are simply Perfect, with a choice infusion of high class China. These TEAS will be sold pure in any size packages or in bulk according to the wants and wishes of our Customers ; so that lovers of the cup that cheers and in vigorates will be Avell repaid by giving us a call, when we will use every effort to give SATISFACTION W« would also add that we have still on hand a small supply of ouj PATENT DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE But as the demand is so increasing we would urge intending Purchasers to order Early. All Orders by Post will have prompt attention. Any Customers in Town waited upon if requested. All Orders delivered in Town or Suburbs. STEPHENS T)ROS TEPH N»S OR OS, MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON |