Rakaia Gorge Bridge is £693, of which he has received from the Selwyn Council and this Council L4OO, leaving a balance of £293 to be provided for. This Council's share of the balance will be £146 10s, but as there is cnly £15 17s 6d remaining of the special vote, the sum of Ll3O 12s 6d will have to be defrayed out of the general revenue of the Council. —The Mount Somers Road Board asks the Council to give it power to let the gravel reserves m that district.—The special meeting of the Council on the 24th of last month lapsing through a want of a quorum, the four members present considered the proposed Waetr Supply Bill and forwarded to the Chairman m Wellington for his informa tion certain amendments agreed to, with the request that he would endeavor to get the Bill amended m the manner suggested. —The Council has paid for 2314 heads of birds. —The Poisoned Grain Comrmfree have met during last month and have accepted tenders for 100 bushels of poisoned grain, some of which is now ready for distribution. Their report will, be read to-day.—Mr Brown's notice of motion respecting the alteration of the Ashburton Bridge Bye-laws will be considered to-day.—Mr Braddell, the Council officer to superintend traction engines across the bridge, has written to the Council m reply to the statements contained, m the petition from owners of traction engines and others, which will be before the Council to-day.—ln order to secure a quorum of members it ia neces sary that an election should be held to fill the seat for the Mount Hutt Riding, vacant by the non-attendance of Mr Jackson.

engineer's report. The Engineers report was read as follows :—

Plains Water Supply.—With very, few exceptions the distributing races which were not cleared out m the be ginning of last month have now been overhauled, and the mains m the lower part of the district have also been cleared to their original capacity. Some minor repairs at the ends of some of the flumes m the upper district will be necessary shortly, the recent frosty weather having interfered, to some extent, with the small amount of concrete work put m about that time. In accordance with instructions, I have taken levels over ths deviation of race requested by Mr Han rahan near Dromore, and have marked off a line which would be practicable, the cutting nowhere exceeding two feet, and the detour would be about half-a-mile. This is one of several application*, which two years ago were postponed *ill the question of a general water supply was settled. Ashburton Forks Water Supply.— The new race from Greenstreet down wards, with flumes, etc., is m course of construction and will be finished m a few days. ASHBURTOX AND RaNGITATA WATER Supply.—A good deal still requires to be done to put the races m this district m proper order, but improvements are being made by degrees, and these will be com pleted for the most part during the month. Tenders for further willow planting at head works will be called for m a few days, when I will be able to ascertain as to the supply of willows. County Bridges. — A considerable amount of planking is now required for redecking the North Ashburton river and Taylor's stream bridges, about 400 planks m all being required for this purpose. County Plantations. —The filling up of the various plantations ia progressing (satisfactorily, nearly all of those adjacent to the railway having been completed. I an? preparing revised lists of water races with details of the additional revenue desirable from the several districts, and will complete these during the month. The report was adopted. BRIDGES. Tenders were ordered to be invited for the supply of timber necessary to renew the planking on the North Ashburton and Taylor's Stream bridges.

TRAFFIC BRIDGE. Mr Charles Braddell wrote replying to certain statements made m the petition of traction engine owners, praying for alterations m the bridge by-laws. Mr Brown moved to alter the by-laws to permit the passage of traction engines at any hour of the day, but the motion was not seconded. POISONED GRAIN. The Small Birds Committee reported having met on July 24, and accepted tenders for the supply of poisoned wheat as follows :—Ashburton Drug Company at 14s 3d per bushel — 50 bushels; Andrew's poisoned wheat, at 14s per bushel—2s bushels ; and C. M. Brooke's wheat at 15s per bushel—2s bushels. The report was adopted. It was resolved to accept the wheat purchased by the Rakaia Road Board as a portion of the poisoned wheat to be purchased out of the vote of £150, and, on Mr Brown's motion, that £2 10s be paid to the Wakanui Road Board for poisoned grain purchased by that Board. PAYMENTS. Accounts to the amount of £500 were passed for payment. MB GOLDNEY BAKER. Mr Goldney Baker waited on the Council m regard to the water race flume on his property, and after some dis cussion the matter was amicably settled and referred for final disposal to the Chairman of the Water Supply Com mittee.

RAKAIA GORGE BRIDGE. The Engineer was instructed to report upon the Rakaia Gorge bridge, the claim sent m for the work done upon it, and if the work done was essential. It was also resolved to ask Government if the repairs effected had been done by day work or by contract. , MISCELLANEOUS. Mr Peter Innes wrote asking that Mr Joseph Clark's name be substituted for his own on the rate roll of the Wakanui riding. A slaughter-house license was granted to the Flemington Bacon Factory, and a renewal was granted to Edwin Hardwick, Kyle. It was resolved to favorably, consider any applications for the lease of gravel reserves, on recommendation made by the Road Boards interested. A lease of a shingle reserve was granted to Mr George Blackmore, Barrhill, m terms of a letter written by him to the Council. SCHOOL AT WINCHMOKE. The Education Board wrote, asking for the transference of the western half of reserve 1401, a gravel pit reserve, on which to erect a school.

The request was granted. PLANTING. Six ratepayers m the Wester field dis trict wrote, requesting the Council to consider the planting of a reserve of 37 acres m that locality. The request could not be granted this season as the planting already authorised, 'which did not include what was asked for, would absorb all the funds available. FilVKlt litOTECTIOX. Mr David Fitzgerald applied for a re mission of rates on his property for river protection, but the Council did not sec their way to grant the request. MOUNT HUTT KIDINC. The Secretary was instructed to iill up the vacancy m the Council caused by Mr Julian Jackson allowing his seat to lapse. RACE DEVIATION. The deviation of water race asked for by Mr Hanrahan, and referred to m the Engineer's report, was granted. Mr Gallagher, May field, applied fora small service to his deferred payment section, which wan granted, subject to the approval of its construction by the Jki^ineer. Several other applications Were deferred for further consideration. \ juatter of storm water was referred

back to the Mount Hutt Road Board. This was all the business.

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CRICKET.

London, July 31. The Australian cricketers have been invited to play a series of matches m America m September and October.

NEW ZEALAND HEMP.

Two thousand bales of New Zealand hemp have been sold at an advance of about 10s per ton on last quotations.

RUSSIA AND THE EUROPEAN POWERS.

The European Powers are protesting against the edict of the Czar, for bidding Protestant missionaries carry ing out their work m Russia on pain of expulsion.

THE BEHRING SEA DIFFI CULTY.

New York, May 31. An American cutter boarded a fish ing vessel at Ariel, and warned the crew from fishing m Behring sea. The Customs authorities have seized British sealers carrying on their calling m the same waters.

ARGENTINE REVOLUTION.

Buenos Ayres, July 31. In the revolution one thousand per sons were wounded. The bombard ment by the fleet extended over two days.

OUTBREAK OF CHOLERA.

Mecca, July 31. A serious outbreak of cholera has occurred here.

SEIZURE OF A BRITISH STEAMER BY PORTUGAL.

Mozambique, July 31. The Portugese authorities have;seized a British steamer.

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[PER rRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received August 1, 1.45 p.m.) LABOR UlttON. Sydney, August 1. A Mercantile Marine Officers Asso ciation of Australiasia is being formed. It ignores the older body, and does not contemplate affilation with labor socie ties, thus securing a better claim from masters than the Marine Officers Asso ciation, which has persistently refused to surrender its right to join the Trades and Labor Councils. This action on the part of the Mercantile Association will have the result of weakening the present Officers Associa tion. The Federated Seamen's Union has adopted the new rules, and confirmed the action of its delegates m presenting demands to ship-owners. Upon the adoption of these rules by the Unions of other colonies twenty-four hours notice of their enforcement will be sent to owners. A STRINGENT MEASURE. A proclamation m the Government Gazette absolutely prohihits the im portation of cattle and sheep into New South Wales from all foreign countries and colonies, excepting United King dom for a period of two years.

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Finding- of i% Skcl«tAii. WoODVILLE, August 1. A skeleton was found m the bush near Pahiatua, supposed to be the remains of C. H. Weber, formerly Provincial En gineer for Hawke's Bay, who went into the bush m that locality m 1885. No trace of him could be found, though a diligent search was made m the bush at the time. Custom* lletnrnn.. Wellington, August 1. The Customs Returns for the past month show a total of £127,381 lls 3d. The total for the corresponding period of 1889 was £126,015 15s 2d. The total beer duty collected throughout the Colony last month was £3801 14s Id. For the corresponding month of last year the total was £3803 14s 9d. Wellington Tramway*. Mr Hall, purchaser of the city tram ways, formerly had Cobb and Co's coaches between here and Foxton. He proposes to adopt the Union rules as far as possible, the men working twelve hours a day, with. Isper hour for Sunday work. Xl»« Jlruiiiirrton Co»lniln«rs Di*pat« Greymotjth, August 1. At a late hour last night information was received that, at a general meeting, miners at Br miner ton had decided to withdraw their resolution, and accept twopence per ton reduction, conditionally on Government and the Union Company making a similar sacrifice, and will with draw their tools from the mines this morning at 9 o'clock. Both sides appear determined to adhere to the position taken up. Bnlctrt4». Christchtjrck, August 1. Abraham Henry Denton, 57 years old, a cabman, hung himself last night. His wife left him two years ago, and latterly he has been m a despondent frame of mind.

THE ASHBtfiON GUARDIAN, jFRIDAf, AUGUST 1, 1890.



Wool Season, 1890-1891. ASHBUKTON "WOOL STOEES. MR JOBN G. RESTELL BEGS TO INTIMATE TO THE WOOL GROWERS OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT THAT HE IS PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THE GROWING CLIP, » ok ■ ■ '.■•■'':'■ i! ON WOOL PLACED IN HIS HANDS FOR SALE ! LOCALLY, OR IN CHRIS TCHC/RCH, OR FOR SHIPMENT. Mr. RESTELL will act m conjunction with the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AKD MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED, who will RENDER ACCOUNT SALES WITH THEIR USUAL PROMPTITUDE. B}l2 T>~T>-i- WATCH and CLOCK I\ODt. fw§sS« MAKER, JEWELLER, &C. Miirrnv ifel^ ast Street* • Km ' Ashburton ALAIcGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings te £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line c High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and m first-class condition. ._ EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED IV ri EAT. WHEAtTwHEAT CASH BUYERS .; ROLLIT & CO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUKTON, A RE still prompt Cash Suyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market pric XJL Flour, Bran andSharpa always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. CLOVEEB. CLOVERS.' CLOVERS. 117 E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson" and ex " Carrie L. Tyler." RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OF CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. "TT7E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLANDER. BROS. COAL. COM, COAL. WE have just landed " Ex Jessie," a Shipment of Household Coal of PRIME QUALITY. V. Timber. Timber. Timber. Ex " Zfor " 20,000 ft W.P. Flooring and Lining. Ex "Spray" 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gates, Hurtlk Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST~OPENED UP A Splendid Assortment of Varnishes and Ready-Mixed Paints. AIso,—PICTUKE-FRAME MOULDINGS of the Best Quality and Choicest Patterns. Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks. : / W. H, GOLiiP ft'CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AiSHBTJI^TOISr.  GEOKGE JAMESON AJ3HBURTON AND EAIvAIA HAS FOR SALE THE FOLLOWING FARM SEEDS, RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSYKE RYE GRASS-COCKSFOOT ETC., ETC. And to arrive per ship " Wairoa" from England a large Stock of the best TTTBISriP SEEDS Special attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and none but those of the best quality and description are imported. Station-holders and Farmers can always rely'on getting the newest seed obtainable.



Public Notices. KINK TO-MORROW NIGHT rpENDERS Wanted at once to clea* X. about Two Hundred Acres o* Rushes. Apply to JOHN GRIGG, 8110 Longbeach. MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd. TO BREEDERS. A SUPERIOR BROOD MAHES A SPECIAL ENTRY. On account of Me. Morgan O'Beien, Pukeuri. 4 Superior DRAUGHT MARES, A four to six years old. \JZ Pedigrees at Sale. Also, — 2 First-class GELDINGS, C> cix years old. ' Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 7*175 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON. TUESDAY. AUGUST -sth. THRESHING PLANT, Including TRACTION ENGINE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Wkymouth Roberts, to sell by Public Auction, at th« Ashburton County Salcyards, on TUESDAY, August sth, at 11 a.m., his Threshing Plant, comprising Traction Engine, by Fowler, Combine, by Clayton ;and Shuttleworth, Elevators, Water Tank, Whare on Wheels, Cook's Galley, Weighing Machine, and all necessary gear. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 o'clock precisely. T. BULLOCK, 815 Auctioneer. SATURDAY^AUGUST 9- Town Section 824, with Brick Cottages thereon. 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. T.S. 824, containing |-acre, Cox Street, with Brick Cottages thereon. This property must be sold. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, B§9 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 9th AUGUST. On Account of Mr George Shann. T.S. 570, 4-acre, well situated m Aitken Street. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, B§B Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 9th. MR. T. BULLOCK will Sell by by Public Auction, that Valuable Town Section 796, Cox Street. Capita} site for a house; land of first olasa quality. Sale at 12 Noon. T. BULLOCK, Bt7 Auctioneer. !■' ■.- i ' a ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, sth AUGUST, 1890. I SHALL have for sale at the above fixture, — OAA Crossbred EWES m lamb. 900 Crosslbred ]EWES m larab- QAA Crossbred HOGGETS. PAA Cheviot Merino EWES m itJ\s \J lamb to Leicester Rams. Also,— Fat and Store CATTLE. Fat and Store SHEEP. PIGS. D. THOMAS, B*2 Ashburton. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd. Joiner's Tools, Moulding, and Sash Planes. ALFRED HARRISON, 8 11 Auctioneer. X WILSON'S X MERCANTILE OFFICES. ALL persons interested m Commerce should subscribe ta the 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 receipt 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 j without charge. : C i RCULARS printed, folded, addressed, and despatched for home and foreign countries. AGENCIES undertaken or arranged for the i»le of manufactures, patents and specialities m every country- CONSIGNMENTS of every description^ goods sent to suitable markets, and sold for account PATENTS procured a igns, trademark copyrights regittered at home and abroad. GOODS of c ,-«ry kind supplied at whole sale prifes. Prospectus free on application to WILLIAM WILSON AND SONS, Stalbot Court, Easteheap London, E.C. I Branches and connection m every part jof the Wr r d.



Public Notices X OST between Baf§g Square and I J Union Bank a Laaff s SUk Umbrella, with bone handle and silver band. Finder rewarded on application to "Mail" O&ce, B*4 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the JJN Swamp Road near the Hinds River will be stopped from MONDAY, August 4th, until the repairs to the bridge are complete 1. By order, J. DAVISON, B*3 Clerk. mENDERS are invited for Ploughing X about 230 Acres Turnip Land, also 300 Acres Grass Land on the Montalto Estate. For full particulars apply. THOS. D. ROBERTSON, B+l . Mnyfield. T HAVE for SALE a Firet Class X TRACTION THRESHING PLANT, complete. Engine by Fowler, Combine (new) Clayton and Shuttleworth. With the Plant a quantity of new extras. 7J152 D. THOMAS. f nENDERS will be received by the un- X dersigned until 12th August for cutting and stubbing several miles of gorse on the Selma estate. Full particu lars can be obtained on application att Homestead. WM. P. GRANT, Selma, Pendarves, 7JIBO Chertsey. PIGEON SHOOTING. AUGUST 7th. Open HHntlicap A SWEEPSTAKE of £1 Is each; acceptance, £1 Is. Post entries, £3 33. Winner to receive 50 per cent. ; 2nd, 25 per cent. ; 3rd, 15 per cent. Eleven JBirds each. Nominations to be made at the Central Hotel, on TUESDAY, August sth ; accep tance, same place, August 6th, .at 9 pan. Other Sweeps to follow. 7J182 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, 7+150 WEST STREET. Smf^fdlilEAS'UßE^ rnHE Largest Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED. Come and sco the prices. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. R. ALCORN. ■w:m:. si^aj^irow TAILOR AND MEN'S MERGER EAST STRKE IS. Jr> Seymour SURGEON DENTIST, 215, Colombo Street (new Buildings near Corner of Gloucester Street.) ESTABLISHED 1809 SCALE OF CHARGES : Extraction. 2s 6d per tooth ; Fillings, 5s per toofch. A reduction made where a number require J attending ARTIFICIAL TEETH The charges for Artificial Teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materials as v tients prefer. Par ticulars given on pli ation. Consulta tion free. Nitro ') ide Laughing Gas) administered whe , red, Attendance 9 a.m. to 6 p.m 215 Cciombo Chbistohuech. FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN~ ORGAN NEW, AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 3 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufactures at considerably less than usual price. Apply « Mail" and " Guar dian^ Office.



Public Notices. NOTICE. TREES! TREES! I THE Undersigned, have opened a , Nursery on my own account and am prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices not to be beaten. Having had 28 years' experience at Home and m the Colonies, I hare 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 m quality. I have also r« 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 o public patronage. Note the Address, — J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace Nursery, Tinwald. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my /oronrot attention. 6*l _T~S S. T I M M O has removed from 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 afc reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well-known style. 7 53 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, &c. All Goods reduced for Cash. L. F. ANDREWES & CO. Stationers' Hall "THE COTJIXTY." rnHE Proprietors of "The County" X Haircutting Saloon and Tobacco and Cigar Emporium, Prospect Buildings, Have to announce their commencement of business. BEST ART. BEST QUALITY IN EVERY BRANCH, And perfection all round. HAIR CTTTTIIVG, 6d. _ t 7 155 "tinwald coal and firewood DEPOT JA /"CLOTHIER begs to /A* v_y intimate that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wald, and has for sale—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Ohickwheat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ___ ASHBURTON_PRICES. T7V3R the Blood is the Life-Clark's world X? 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 11s each by chemist and patent medicine vendors everywhere Sole proprietors : The Lincoln and Mid land Counties Drug Co., Lincoln England YOUR MONEY /""IANINOT be better invested than m \J purchasing a COMPLETE MEDI CINE CHEST containing Colemane and Son 8 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 Colemank 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 HARLES T3 RADD ELL Licensed Landbroker and Valuator nder "The Land Transfer Act, 1885 ESTATE, HOUSE, LAND, AND GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Of nee -Burnett Street, Next to " Mail' Office TOWNEND S Bilious and Liver Pills CURE Nervousness, Headache, Acidity, Heart rn, Pains between the Shoulders, Pa jJtatiou of the Heart, Interr t. ted Sleep, Harassing Dreams, Tendency t start, to be Frightened, Spasms, Flatu cc, Cos iveness, Skin Eruptions, Impure Blood, I and Bilious Disorders. Price —la and 2s 6d. By post free for | 30 stamps. I W. P. TOWNEND, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 183 Colombo Street, Christchurcb. _ ______________ X R A GREAT R A A G T T SALE AT " The Coeneb " 120 Men's and Youths' Suits from the Ashburton, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru and Morgiel Mills, being sold at a DISCOUNT of 5 s ™ 20 s A lofc of Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at Half-price. -J tS JACKETS for >7S /JO £>r\S JACKETS for ~| QS A special line of best quality Umbrellas. -J Q& f*D UMBRELLAS for £»S gD -j gS gD UMBRELLAS for IjS gD W{\ riOLLIEE ♦ M . \J OLLIER, "THE 00ENER."



LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only— TILL 318T JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE,, | TANCRED S TREET. I~~S DEAFNESS INCURABLE 1 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 callod electro medication treatment. A full description 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 FOEGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. fJIHE best accommodation for Horses 1 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. f. W. SPEjP k JO. T)REVIOUS to Stock-taking, being . 1 very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a <^JL,EJAItIIVG SALE. GRLAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lO&d, reduced to Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now Hid Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d,, recfuced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3id each. White Sheeting, double width, 7Jrd. 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 t reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s Boy-aj 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 Shootera 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. S P £ N C £ R '8 THE ARCADE I PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. AEBBIN & CS'S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY &c. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hsvs an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. ASN & C&S CHEAP CLEARING SALH



A meeting of the "Patience" Opera Company was held m the Arcade Chambers last night, when twenty-seven members were present, and apologies for absence were received from nine others, who would, how ever, attend rehearsal. Mr G. P. Milsom presided. The necessary committees were appointed, and Mr J. H. Brooks was elected conductor. Rehearsals are to begin on Thursday next, with a view to producing the opera about the first week m November. We clip the following important testimo nial from the "Illawarra Mercury " (N.S. W. of the 30th March. It needs no comment :— {• Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain. writes tons that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised m the ' Illawarra Mercury, 1 his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March I inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the | extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract ■* cure for rheumatism ! as well ;ia gravel. He requests us to publish | this information through the' Mercury.' We have much pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday's request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object m view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity."—(Advt.) _ 2 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, Rivurbank, that will repay inspection by any one who contemplates planting fruit plants. There are upwards of fifty dif ferent kinds fr'hown, all valuable, long keeping sorts. For size, color, and general excellence they are by far the finest that have been shown m Ash burton his season.—(i