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AUSTRALIAN. [pee. press association.] Sydney, July 16. Lord Carrington inaugurated Arbor Day with some ceremony, and planted the first trees with his own hands. A special meeting of the Grand Lodge of New South Wales unani mously resolved to extend recognition to the Grand Lodges of New' Zealand and Tasmania. O'Connor asserts his willingness to row McLean for £200 aside m three months. Replying to a question m ti^ Assembly the Po3tmaster-General said the Government recognised the desirability of an alternative cable. They were now considering the matter, and would invite the attention of Parliament at an early date. The barque Zodiac, from Kaipara to Melbourne, bore into Camden harbor this morning, flying signals of distress. A passing steamer bound to Brisbane went to her assistance, transhipped the crew and proceeded on her voyage. The abandoned barque afterwards drifted ashore. No further particulars are known.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

[per press association.] Melbourne July 16. Mr Service was interviewed this morning by the unemployed. He promised to advocate the opening of relief works. The police have been instructed to disperse any processions m the streets. Sydney, July 16. The wharf laborers refused to pro ceed with the unloading of the Tekapo and Jubilee this morning, m conse quence of the adoption of a new practice repugnant to the men, namely, engaging two Unionists to supervise the work. The men view this as an attempt to introduce the sweating system into wharf labor. They say, if owners do not wish to do the work themselves, they should let it by con- j tract to a body of men, who will then divide the profits. The men assert they are determined to resent the introduction of the new system by all means at their command, and get rid of stevedores, and take the work direct from the owners. Action this morning was taken on their own responsibility, but they are assured they will be sup ported by the Union. A mass meeting of men is being held to determine the course of action. Later. The wharf laborers assert that under the proposed new system only about one-half the usual number of men will be employed, and that m other ways owners are attempting undercutting. At a meeting of the Union this after noon it was resolved not to work under the stevedores, and delegates were ap pointed to interview the owners.

[pee press association.] Auckland, July 16. A Storemen's Union has been formed. The Slaughtermen's Union have formu lated their demands upon the master butchers, killing bullocks to be raised from Is to 3s each, sheep from 2|d to 4d; no wages men, all piece work ; butchers' clerks from £2 10s to £3 10s, according to duties. Among the further demands made by the Slaughtermen's Union to the master batchers are that no boy is to ride out with meat under fourteen, with minimum pay 15s. If otherwise employed after riding out to be regarded as handy man, pay, BCs. One boy apprentice allowed, and a man for each boy, and that tha killing tariff be alike for small butchers, freezing companies, and large butchering estab lishments. Westport, July 16. The difficulty between the Westport Coal Company and the Denniston miners has been settled, the latter having with drawn notice of a strike. Dunedin, July 16. The Maritime Council have communi cated with Messrs P. Hayman and Co. and Cowan and Co., re the dispute between Whitcombe and Tombs, of Christchurch, and the Typographical Association. The former obtain and distribute the firm's publications, and the latter supply them with paper, and both have been informed that they are expected to have no further dealings with Whitcombe and Tombs until the dispute is settled. It is under stood the Council will - demand from the firm a refund of the expenses to which the Typographical Association has been put before agreeing to any settlement. Mr William Brown has been appointed on behalf of the miners at Grey Valley to examine the books of the Grey Valley Coal Company, and has received permis sion from the Directors.

PARLIAMENTARY

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. TUESDAY, JULY 15. The House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS. In reply to Mr Smith, Mr Mitchelson said that Mr Preece, the Resident Magis trate at Napier, had. been provided with funds to secure for settlement purposes, Waikopiro and other native blocks m the Seventy Mile Bush, and had acquired some of the land, but found it difficult to deal with the natives, owing to the extra ordinary high price they asked, Mr Smith moved the adjournment of the House to protest against the action of the Government m this matter, A lengthy discussion arose on the question, after which the motion for .the adjournment of the House was lost. Relying to other questions, it wvs stated 'that the Government would pro pose a resolution this session for granting a bonus on the manufacture of iron from iron ore or iron sand, the product of the colony; that the Government did not j propose to set up a Committee to enqnire into the financial position of the New Plymouth Harbor Board ; that the Go vernment would consider the desirability of offering a bonus for oil manufactured from New Zealand shale ; that the Govern ment would set up a Committee fco enquire into the desirability of offering a iajrge bonus for improvements m flax-dressing machinery; that the Government had issued instructions that every care should be taken to prevent the introduction of low and indecent literature into the polony \ that the propriety of heating rai|w/iy carriages used, for long distances m the winter months would be brought under the notice of the Railway Commissioners ; that the Government could aojt see their way clear to assist small country /ibrarj&s; that the Government were not pre pared at present to approach the Aus tralian colonies for reciprocal tariff treaties on colonial products ; that the total amount of the Post nnd Telegraph fine fund was £416 7s lid, and that the sum of £1630 hud been jbnt to officers out yd t-fce fund ? of which £&20 wm now due;

that the cost of collecting the primage duty was nil, as it was clone by the ordinary officers of the department; that sufficient cause had not been shown to make the honorarium an annual payment instead of sessional; that the Government had given instructions to prevent as far as possible the dangerous practice of deck loading m the Colony ; that the present condition of the Colony did not warrant any concessions such as the remission of duty upon colonial-made spirits ; that the Government had put £1000 on the estimates towards the foundation o f a Working Men's College and technical in stitute at Dunedin, on the understanding that they were properly equipped, and that if similar arrangements could be made with the other three cities the Government had no objection to give a .similar amount; that the question of re ducing the rates of telephone charges was under consideration by the Government; that the actual sum paid to Commissioner Edwards up to Ist July, 1890, was £490, and it was paid out of unauthorised ex penditure ; that the Government would endeavor to get the Railway Commis sioners to restore all the privileges formerly granted to religious bodies and Friendly Societies when travelling to attend meetings, by allowing them first class tickets at second-class fares. The Hous« rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. THE MINING ACT AMENDMENT BILL. Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Mining Act Amendment Bill, ex plaining that one of the principal objects of the measui'e was to clearly define mining partnerships, and it provided that such partnerships need not be formed on an express agreement, and that eacb party should have a lien on the partner ship property for the amount of the debts due to creditors. Mr Fergus did not intend to oppose the Bill, as he agreed with several of its pro visions. Mr Seddon was asking a great deal, however, m calling for the second reading at once, as the Bill had only just been circulated. Mr Peacock moved for the adjournment of the debate, but the motion was not seconded. Mr Grimmond and Mr Reeves (Inanga hua) supported the Bill. Mr Samuel and Dr Fitch ett reviewed the various clauses of the Bill, pointing out the objections to them. Mr Guinness supported the principles of the Bill. The motion for the second reading was agreed to. BREACH OP PRIVILEGE. Sir John Hall called attention to what he considered a breach of privilege of the House, the " Evening Press" having pub lished a report which was simply a gross misrepresentation of the proceedings of the Select Committee sitting to investi gate Mr Hutchison's charges against the Government. The Speaker suggested that as no mo tion had been made tht\t tht House should not waste any further time over the matter. THE AUCTIOHEKIts' BILL, Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Auctioneers' Bill to regulate the licensing of auctioneers. Mr Samuels, Dr. Fitchett, Mr Ander son, Sir John Hall, Mr Mackenzie, Mr Rhodes, Mr Harkness, Mr Marchant, Mr Allen, spoke m support of the bill ; Mi- Reeves (Inangahua), and Mr Moss op posed it. Captain Russell, replying to Mr Seddon, said he could not without consulting his colleagues, say whether or not the Government would take up the Bill. The • motion for the second reading was agreed to on the voices. The House rose at 12.45 a.m.

DISTRICT COURT

WEDNESDAY, JULY 16th

[Before His Honor Judge Ward.] PATERSON V. LUBLOW. Mr Wilding began his address to the jury at two o'clock, and spoke for half an hour, after which, His Honor submitted the issues m the caae to the jury, dividing the issues into two sections —one relating to the flax cutting contract, and the other to the accident. The jury retired to consider the issues submitted by the Judge, and returned to Court at half-past four with the issues and findings as follows:—The flax-cutting contract —1. Was any breach of the con tract entered into between plaintiff and defendant committed by defendant?—-Yes, 2. To what damages, if any, is plaintiff entitled to m respect of such breach.— None. 3. Is plaintiff entitled to any thing beyond amount already paid by de fendant m respect of work done under contract, and if to anything, how much 1 £6 7s 6d, less £3 5s 9d-in"all £3 Is 9d. The accident—l. WasPaterson employed by defendant m the mill ?—Yes. 2. Was he, while so employed, requested by de fendant to disentangle the entangled belt from the revolving shaft ? and 3. Did the accident occur m consequence of plaintiff's compliance with this request or direction. —Not agreed. 4. Was such disentang ling m itself clearly a dangerous duty such as no man of ordinary prudence would un dertake ?—Yes. 5. Was such disentang ling such a duty as a man unskilled m machinery might undertake at the bidding of his employer without perception of its danger?— Yes. 6. To what damages, if any, is plaintiff entitled m respect of the accident'?—£s. Both counsel claimed a verdict on the findings, and His Honor reserved leave to move for judgment, so that the legal question of the verdict will require to be argued on a future day. The jury was then dismissed. FRIEDLANDER V. MARKS AND ANOTHER, In this action Max Friedlander, o Ashburton, sued Hyam Marks, of Christ church, money lender, and his farm manager, W. T. Brown, for trespass m removing during the night of the 9th May last, 230 bags of wheat from the plaintiffs farm at Dundas. The plaintiff had let the land upon which the wheat was grown to one Edward McAnulty, and the agree ment under which the tenancy was created contained a clause providing that the grain raised should not be removed from the land until the rent had been paid. McAnulty's tenancy expired on 28th February last, and as he was unable to pay his rent, he left the crop, then m stack, upon the land, as security for the j rent, m terms of his agreement. Max Friedlander took possession of the stacks and remained m possession until the night of the 9th May, when about half of it was carted away, without his knowledge or consent, by Marks' men. The plaintiff claimed £150 damages for the trespass. In his filed defence, Marks claimed to lie entitled to the grain, by virtue of an agricultural produce lien, given to him by McAnulty,. Mr Purnell for plaintiff, and Mr Russell for defendant. From Ml' Purnell's opening remarks and a quantity pjf correspondence read by him, it appeared that m the beginning of April last Friedlander wrote to Marks notifying his intention to distrain unless jth() rent was paid ; that Marks admitted the pr|.orjty of the landlord's claim to his own ; that, at MwW suggestion, and at his expense, the grain was threshed m ord,er to ascertain what the yield would be ; that the grain yielded less than was anticipated ;' and that Marks immediately, during the njfgh> time, caused about half of it to be carted ofl and converted it to his own use. Evidence to some extent was led, after both counsel had addressed the Court at great length. ' The case was ultimately adjourned until to-day at half-past one,

to admib of proof of the registration of Marks' lien being adduced. The Court adjourned at half-past six, to sit again this morning at half-past ten. The Court resumed at half-past one, to conclude the hearing of the case, ad journed from the previous day :— R. B. Mathias, Deputy Registrar of the Supreme Court, proved the registration of the agricultural lien, McAnulty to Marks. Max Friedlander, re-called, said the insurance had really been charged to McAnulty, and the premium had been paid by witness. After argument by counsel His Honor gave judgment for plaintiff for 872 bushels of wheat at 2s 5d per bushel, equal to £105 7s 4d, with full costs. The promis sory note which was taken by Mr Marks at the time he took the lien, not having been set out in the lien as a defeasence, the document had no greater force than if it had been unregistered, and was there fore null and void against every person but the lienor. The plaintiff being in possession of the wheat had therefore a better title than the defendant, whose claim was under an instrument which was void. The Court then adjourned until the Ist of August at eleven o'clock. ASHBURTON—THURSDAY, July 17. IN BANKRUPTCY. In re peter Williams. Motion for order of discharge. Mr Crisp for the bankrupt. The debtor was examined, and his Honor, after some severe comments on the debtor's recklessness, suspended his discharge for six months. hx rz .toseph clabk (deceased). Motion for payment of Assignee's costs out of the estate. Mr Purnell for the Assignee. Order made for payment of costs al ready incurred. Jn re Joseph clark. Motion for admission of proof of debt. Mr Crisp for Messrs Garrick and Co. Proof admitted. J'i re JAMES MCMORRAN WOOD. In this case it was sought to set aside two deeds executed by the bankrupt in favor of James Heseltine Whereby the former assigned to the latter certain goods, chattels, and book debts. The grounds on which the deeds were assailed were that their execution was an act of bank ruptcy, being a fraudulent transfer of bankrupt's property ; that the deeds were fraudulent and void, inasmuch as they were executed with intent to defeat the claims of other creditors ; that the deeds were executed within four months of Wood's bankruptcy, and that no money was actually advanced, or goods supplied contemporaneously with or after the exe cution ; that the description of the chattels included in the second bill of sale w>s in- 1 sufficient. For the Assignee, Mr Wild- j ing ; for Mr Heseltine, Mr Caygill. Mr Wilding called J. McMorran Wood, butcher. He said he went into business at Tinwald in October, 1889. Bought a horse some time before for £30 from J. Heseltine, saddler, and gave him a bill for it and other moneys advanced. The bill, which was for £40, fell due in March. Saw Hesel tine on the morning of the 4th, and at that time owed his creditors about £180. His freehold property was mortgaged to the Building Society for £140, and under a second mortgage to Mr Corrigan for £120. Told Heseltine the bill could not be met. that witness could not carry on without assistance ; and that the best thing to do would be to call a meeting of his creditors and divide his assets among them. On the Bth March, in the evening, signed securities to Heseltine in Hesel tine's shop at Tinwald. A cheque for £55 passed through witness's hands to represent the money already received. There had been cash paid away for witness that day, but he had none at the time of signing. The book debts assigned to Heseltine witness was allowed to collect, and did collect some of them. The debts assigned were all fairly good. The value of the plant was £50, and the book debts included, the assets would represent £90. Mr Rule sued witness in ! the R.M. Court and got judgment, and Heseltine then put witness in as bailiff for him. Did not go on with the business, and Heseltine sold the plant in town taking all the articles enumerated in the security. By Mr Caygill: At the conversation with Heseltine the latter said it would be a mistake to cease busi ness in the middle of harvest, and if witness would give him the security of the plant and book debts, he would assist him to carry on. Heseltine bought some stock for witness as soon as the arrange ment was made, and three head of cattle he purchased £2 or £3 cheaper than witness could have bought on credit. Heseltine buying for cash was an ad vantage to witness. In telling Heseltine about his position did not mention any creditor specially, and no creditor was pressing at the time. Did not defend the action in the R.M. Court by Rule, and in arranging with Heseltine did not take the debt to Rule into consideration, because he did not expect Rule to sue. Filed in consequence of the judgment. The day the bill of sale was signed, Heseltine paid £10 to the Building Society for witness. Aftgr the Bth collected part of the book debts, and paid a portion of his own debts with the money—between £9 and £10. The three head of cattle mentioned were bought on Tuesday, the 4fch, and it was part of the arrangement that Heseltine should buy. Could not say how much of tho book debts Heseltine had collected. Mr Caygill, for Heseltine, called J. Heseltine.—The bill for £40 was not met when due, and an arrangement was made that witness should buy cattle for Wood in the open market, Wood assigning his stcck-in-trade for money advanced, and his book debts for future advances. Mr Outhbertson drew the deeds, and took them over to Tinwaid, where they were signed in witness' shop. Paid £10 to the Building Society for Wood on the same day—the Bth. Over £16 of Wood's accounts were collected by Wood and paid over to witness, out of which £9 13s 6d of debts owing by Wood were paid. Realised under the bill of sale after Rule's judgment. Was in the Court when the case was heard. By Mr Wilding : Did not remember saying at the meeting of creditors that tho bill of sale was to cover past debts, and that the cheque tor £55 given to Wood was handed back to him. Would not swear that he did or did not make that statement. His solicitor suggested witness handing a cheque for £55 to Woorl, and it was understood that it was to bo handed back to him. Mr Cuth bertson drew both deeds. Mr WildiiiG raised the question of registration of the deeds. Mr Caygill said he understood his learned friend was not going to raise any points of this kind, and ho had therefore not brought evi dence of the registration. Mr Wilding did not understand, that he had done any thing to lead his learned friend to such a belief. He could not forego the matter of the registration as he believed it to be defective. His Honor would adjourn the case until his return from the South, seeing there had been a misunderstanding be tween counsel. Case adjourned accordingly.

The sad fatality that has overtaken the wife and daughters of Mr James O'Connor, of Dublin, affords a lesson that should not . be forgotten. The five ladies met their deaths from eating poisonous mussels. It 1 is universally known that the "beards" of all mussels are poisonous, and should 1 be carefully removed before the bivalves > are cooked and eaten. Mussels are a favourite dish m some parts of New Zea land, and %vith the Maoris they are an every day dislu

SECOND EDITION MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY. [Before 0. A. Wray, Esq., R.M.] CIVIL CASES. '" T. Leahy v H. Rands, claimed £2 15s. Judgment for plaintiff by default with ccsts. -James Tasker v 0. Leach claim £6 18s 9d. Plaintiff had received a cheque from Christchurch for part pay ment, and the case was adjourned for a week. John Orr and Co v M. Murphy, claim £1 11s. Judgment for plaintiff by default with costs.— Same v W. H. Grainger, claim £4. Judgment for plain tiff by default with -costs.—W. H. Collier. v M. Smith, claim £16 on a dishonored bill. Judgment for plaintiff by default with costs.—James Heseltine v G. H. Pope claim £4 19s 6d. Judgment for plaintiff Avith costs.—J. Henry vM. Scanlan, claim £4 18s 6d. Judgment for plaintiff by default for £4 14s 6d, 4s for drinks not with meals being disallowed. A HORSE TRAINING CASE. '■ ' Henry Ward v S. ami R. Alexander, claim £26 13s 4d for wages. Mr Cuth bertson for plaintiff, Mr Crisp for defendant. Plaintiff, a horse trainer, stated that he had been engaged by defendants on two different occasions to train horses at £1 a week. Defendauts con tended that the rate was ten shillings per week. On the first occasion plaintiff was paid £1 a week as then agreed ; the second time there was no agreement, and plaintiff understood he was to be paid the same as before. On leaving he was paid £26 ; stated he was not satisfied, and went back some time afterwards and applied for the balance now sued for. W. Mitchell, horse trainer, gave evi dence as to the usual wages of horse trainers. A. Cox, who had worked for the Alexanders, also gave evidence. For defendants it wafi contended that plaintiff was "stone broke," and was allowed to live at defendant's stable until lie got employment, and that certain sums paid him were given as pocket money, and that until November he was not em ployed. S. Alexander stated that plaintiff was first employed to look after a horse , for a few weeks, and was then put on harvesting. The second time plaintiff was simply at his place hanging about. Witness did the training himself, and had light boys to ride exercise, giving all in structions himself. Tried several times to get a billet for plaintiff. In November sacked a lad and gave plaintiff the place. When plaintiff left he was quite satisfied with the settlement made. Robert Alexander and Thomas Alex ander gave similar evidence, and Henry Johns also gave evidence. His Worship held that plaintiff had been well paid up to November ; from that period he considered he should be paid 5s a week more. • Judgment for £7 5s and costs. P. Kelleher v. M. Scanlan.—Claim £17 for money handed to defendant in 1883 to be lodged in Post Office Savings Bank, and not so lodged, and interest. Mr Wilding for plaintiff; Mr Crisp for defendant. Plaintiff gave evidence that he handed the money to Scanlan to pay to Post Office Savings Bank in witness' name. Afterwards received a letter from defen dant, saying that he had not been able to deposit the money owing to plaintiff's signature not being at the office. Defen dant subsequently told witness he had lodged the money in his (defendant's) name, and it was all right. Later on received sums of £4 and £1 on account" Defendant stated that the sum he received from plaintiff was £10. Plaintiff said he could not deposit it in his own name, and asked witness to bank it for him. Had since paid the money to plaintiff. Further adjourned to next Court day for production of Savings Bank book. W. McClimont v A . Harvey, claim £10. Mr Wilding for plaintiff, Mr Cuthberbson for defendant. Plaintiff's evidence was that defendant had bought a heifer from one Hill, which was running on defen dant's land, and instead of taking the one purchased had removed one of somewhat similar appearance, but a year older, belonging to plaintiff. Defendant's wit nesses described both heifers, valuing Hill's at 25s to 80s, and plaintiff's at 15s to 20s, but there was no direct confirma tion of plaintiff's evidence as to which animal was in defendant's possession, and plaintiff was nonsuited, his Worship remarking that such a case should never have been brought before the Court.

LATEST CABLE NEWS AUSTRALIAN.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

[Received July 17, 12.30 p.m.]

THE BARQUE ZODIAC.

Sydney, July 17. The barque Zodiac, which went ashore at Campden Haven, was 36 days out from Kaipara. When the crew abandoned her it is presumed she became water-logged. The hull is insured for £400, and the South British has a line of £600 on the cargo of timber.

DURATION OF PARLIAMEN TARY SESSIONS.

A measure is being introduced m the House of Assembly limiting the duration of future sessions to six months, and providing for resuming unfinished legislation at the same stage the following session.

LABOR TROUBLES.

The Wharf Laborers' Union has carried a resolution to the effect that it is unlawful for any member of the Union to work with persons contract ing for the discharge and loading of in tercolonial boats, Delegates from the Union interviewed steamship owners, who replied that contracts for stevedor ing were made for economical reasons, as the old system was ruinous. Special meetings of owners and laborers are to be held to-day.

THE UNEMPLOYED.

Melbourne, July 17. Upon declaration of Government to a representative of the Legislative Council that they did not intend to start relief works for unemployed, Coun cillors subscribed £400, which was handed to the Salvation Army unem ployed fund.

BONUSES.

Adelaide, July 17. The Legislative Council has rejected a motion m favor of bonuses being paid for growth, manufacture, and ex port of agricultural and dairy produce, and fruit, wines, and other products.

The Gisborne Murder.

[per press association J Wellington, July 17. The Gisborne search party yesterday found the body of Robert: Streeter m a hole a short distance from where deceased and his mate were fencing. The locality is about forty miles from Gisborne, and m very rough country beyond the oil springs. A message states there is evidence of Streeter having been murdered. Although the body is m an advanced state of decomposition, it is thought there will be no difficulty m identi fying the remains. Dr Innes left town this , morning for the locality of the murder. An inquest will be held to-morrow at Whatatuhi. William Black, charged with the murder, and Streeter's wife, are to leave Gisborne to day m charge of the police, to be present at the inquest. Detective Campbell of Wellington arrived here tHis morning, and proceeds to the scene of the murder.

Parliamentary Gossip.

[by telegraph from our, own corres pondent.] Wellington, July 17. Captain Russell confessed, m answer to Mr Wilson, that Government were m a difficulty with regard to giving a bonus ! for improved flax machinery. Govern ment were fully alive to the importance of sending flax Home m a good condition, but were m doubt how such a bonus, as suggested, should be given, for they were continually receiving suggestions on the subject, some persons advocating chemical processes, while others preferred ma chinery. He thought the best course, and one which Government would probably adopt, would be to appoint a committee to consider the matter and re port upon it. The operative clauses of Mr Reeves' Licensing Amendment Act are as follows:—"It shall not be lawful for any owner, lessee, mortgagee, or other person to bind and compel any holder (of a publican's license to obtain beer, ale, and porter, wines and spirits, or any other goods, from said owner, lessee, or mortgagee of any licensed premises. Any contract or engagement entered into between holder of any publican's license and any owner, lessee, or mortgagee of a licensed house, or other person, contrary to the provisions of this Act shall be null and void."

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per pbess association.] Accident. Auckland, July 17. Captain N earing, a siitevedove, was

seriously injured this morning on the barque Largo Bay, by a heavy plank striking him. Went Count Coal Dispute. Gbeymoxjth, July 17. The Brunner correspondent of the " Argus " says it would appear as if there were some truth m the report that the Wiillsend mine will be closed. Tenders are being called to remove the boiler from the Wallsetad mine to the Brunner mine. So far the difficulty seems far from settle ment. Burgriar.y. Oamaru, July 17. Last night a man named John Palmer, broke into the Post Office, but got noth ing for his trouple. The man, who left his boots behind him, was captured early this morning by Detective O'Brien. Kffert* of Education. Duntsdin, July 17. The Education Board has appointed a Committee, on Dr Stenhouse's motion, to enquire into the injurious effects of school life, with a view, to checking physical d-g erioration. The mover urged gym nastics, dancing, and curtailment of hours of study aa palliatives.

THE ASHBUETON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1890.



NOTICE. /. TREES ~ TREES! I THE Undersigned, ha*e opened i , Nursery on my own account and aM prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices no« to be beaten. Having had 28 yeara experience at Home and m the Colonies* 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 arc inferior m quality. I have also a very choice collection of Roaes 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 If ursery, TihwaM. Letters addressed to Ashburton P.O. will receive my promufc attention. 6*l NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. HURUNUI-BLUFF SECTION. NOTICE. ON and after Ist JULY, 1890, RETURN TICKETS will be issued Daily. For distances of'2o miles they * will be available for return the next day, or from Saturday to the following Monday. Over 20 miles they will be available tot one month. Over 300 miles they will be available for hro months. 108 EY OKDF. ....__^_.. . .hi 'i ; ' , i ' ".<



FOE SALE URE UNBLEF DED Indian and i>ylon Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Teas c offered for Sale. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Sold m 5, 10 and 151 b Can ters and 401 b 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 BARNEY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. T) 1 f B WATUH a.,0 CLOCK JrCODI. TfcS^SSS MAKER, JEWELLER, &c y Jfcflll Ashburton A LA7IGE and Varied Assortment of New Jewellery, Plate, &c. A magnificent /\ Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few shillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line of 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 WHEAT. WHEAT. "WHEAT CASH BUYERS ROLLIT & GO,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUIiTO N, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortest notice. WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY. RYEGRASS, /-'ZAS/ ETC., I3TO FMEDLANDER BROS. COAL. COAX. COAL. "YT7.E HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipment of Houselv d Coa PR IME QUALIT Y. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,000 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, Gvtes, Hurd'o Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. WE HAVE JUST OPENED UP A SplendidlAssortment of VARNISHES and READY-MIXED PAINTS 1 * ALSO,— . i PICT URE-FRAME MOULDING of the Best Quality and Choices Patterns: Lorers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks) W. H. GUiiSIND CO. TIMBER AND COlt MERCHAMSj A&HBUKTON.



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Mitchell & 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 j Haa 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 Goods of such Quality, Variety, and 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 En-, arged Premises and Stock. They have therefore decided to offer the induce ment of a Discount of 10 PER CENT off all Cash Puchases from SATURDAY, 28th June (until further notice). This amounts to THEIR GOODS being Sold at within a shade of WHOLESALE PRICES MITCBfiU - AID TVJUER KAIAPOI HOUSE PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASN & OS'S CLEARING SxiLE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY &c. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY sth. The Public will hrve an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. ABBSN & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE. w CLEARING SALE. i j STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. W.W. SPEjIER & dl). I TpREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being JL very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLJEAJRIIVO SALE, GRUr REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds IQhd, reduced to 7§<l. Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid. Dress Goods. Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now 11M Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz, Towels from 3M each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d. Women's Corsets 3s 6d, reduced to Is lid White Lace 10c! 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 Coat. Men s Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters 10s fid, worth 13s 6d. i BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. SPENCER'S ! THE ARCADE * I



piCThe fir^fc missionary donation recorded m j Protestant annals came from Sir Walter Raleigh, who sent his £100 to a company formed for the conversion of the Indians. Public^ Notices j 'S^TURDAY,~JULY*I9ih7~" SPECIAL ENTRY. A Magnificent Family WAGGO- | NETTE, with polo, shafts, aud lamps complete. Sale at 12 Noon. ' T. BULLOCK, 7+86 Auctioneer. oLiryT"pT~ ri3OLL i tp7 OLL UP I JLiOLL UP 1 RICH and Poor, Great and Small, Old and Young, to the HALF HOLIDAY Meeting TO-MORROW Night, 8 o'clock, Mas Pearson's Rooms, Triangle. 7 88 ' "-ASHBURTON— ' CHORAL SOCIETY WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th, 1890. Popular Coxcebt. IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL ROOM. Glees, Ballads, Trios, Duets and Instrumental selections. Admission —Is. Concert at 8 p.m. H. J. MOSS, Secretary. S TEPH£ KS BROS M-AEKBT HOUSE A RE desirous of inviting their Patrons /">, and the public to purchase their NEW TEAS juat 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 m any size packages or m bulk according to the wants and wishes of our Customers ; so that lovers of the cup that cheers and in vigorates will be well repaid by giving us a call, when we will use every effort to give SATISFACTION. We would also add that we have still on hand a small supply of our PATENT DOUBLE REFINED KEROSENE, Bub as the demand is so increasing we would urge intending Purchasers to order Early, All Orders by Post will have prompt attention. Any Customers m Town waited upon if requested. All Orders delivered m Town or Suburbs. QTEPHEKS "DROS OTEPII XN 8 DUOS, MARKET HOUSE, ASHBUIITON. 1.0.0. F. .HP RE Loyal Ashburton Lodge of Odd .l. follows 1.0.0.F.,M.U., will celebrate their. Seventeenth Anniversary by a Tea and Social m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, July 18th. Tea at 6 o'clock sharp. Refreshments provided at Social. Tickets : Tea and Social, 2s (3d ; Ladies, Social only, Is. R, MINNIS, , 7 J59 Secretary.