PARLIAMENTARY

TUESDAY, AUGUST 12,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

The Council met at 2.30 p.m. BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS. The Bible. Reading in Schools Bill was read a first time. DOG REGISTATION BILL. The Dog Registration Bill was read A third time. EMPLOYMENT OF FEMALES AND OTHERS BILL. The debate on the motion for the second reading of the Employment of Females and Others Bill was* adjourned to Tuesday next.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. THE MAHONEY PETITION. Mr T. Thompson brought up the report of the Public Petitions Committee on the petition of David Mahoney. The report was to the effect that the sum of ±,325 be awarded to Mr Maloney, less the amount of law costs. After a long diacussion the debate vas adjourned tilf to-morrow on the motion of Mr Mitchelson. THE HUTCHISON CHAROES. Mr Hialop moved that the manuscript of the report and the proofs of the speech of the member for Waitotara, made on the second July last, containing accusa tions against the Government, be referred to the Reporting Debates Committee for comparison with the "Hansard" report. He was informed by man} members who were present that Mr Hutchison's speech as reported in " Hansard " was materially altered from that delivered by him in the House, and it was only right for members to know whether that course could be pursued. I Mr Ballance pointed out that the Governmentnever questioned the accuracy j of the " Hansard " report when they sub mitted the charges to the Select Com mittee, and were they now going back on that decision ? The Government were wasting time and insulting the House by side motions which they were proposing on this question. Why did they not give Mr Hutchison an opportunity of proving his charge 1 The course which they were now pursuing was not fair to Mr Hutchison or to the House. The motion would lead to nothing, and the charges against the Government would rest pre cisely where they now were. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. IX)G REGISTRATION BILL. The Dog Registration Bill amended by the Legislative Council was received, and the amendments agreed to by 34 to 19. THE HUTCHISON CHAKfiES. Sir George Groy considered that Mr Hutchison had been very unfairly treated, as he had not been allowed an oppor tunity to prove his case. He referred to the enormous power possessed by the Bank of New Zealand, and said that there was hardly anyone in the colony who was not more or less connected with that institution. In conclusion he moved— ■"That before the House decide as to whether the manuscript report and proofs of the speech made by Mr Hutchison on the 2nd July be referred to the Committee for comparison, a Select Committee be appointed to report whether members who may be under such obligations to financial institutions doing Government business as may-embarrass their independence, should occupy the Ministerial benches." Mr Scobie McKenzie : It was very easy for any member to make charges against other members, and by saying that if he were allowed to ransack private memo randa and accounts he would he able to prove his charges, for that was what it ajl amounted to. The real reason why Mr Hutchison had not proved his charges before the Committee was that after he had made them some wiser financial heads than his own informed him that the tables he had quoted from were absolutely in correct, that the statement that the Go-1 vemmenthad created an abnormal finance to assist the bank was absolutely dis» proved by the Minister for Education, and that the statement as to deficiency bills was also proved to be wrong. In referring to the late Select Committee he combatted the assertion that the Government had by the use of their majority broken up the Committee. The £*ct was that the Opposition members of the Committee were so eager to escape from it that they rose one by one and withdrew from the Committee, yet they were told it was the Government that broke it up. Mr Hutchison was privileged in what he said in the House, but was not privileged in what he did not say, and if, as was generally assarted, he had altered his phrases and smoothed down that one, he must know that he was not privileged in doing it. Mr Reeves said they all knew that Mr Hutchison's speech had been altered, but it was well known that every member altered his speeches, and this being so what was the use of referring rhe matter to Ibhe Committee. It should be referred, together with the whole case, to the judicial tribunal which the Government proposed to «et up. Mr Hislop had told them that three courses were open to the Government. He (Mr Reeves) thought that the first of these courses was to keep the matter steadily in view ; the second was to consider it in the recess ; and the third course was to drop it altogether. Mr Saunders said, that with respect to the proposal that the Government should take MV Hutchison's charges into a court of law, he held that men who occupied seats on the Ministrial benches should not require a court of law to defend their characters, and he hoped they would n«t adopt any such course. Mr Hutchison said that for obvioua reasons he should not now refer to the speeches made by Mr Scobie Mackenzie, and other members'during the debate. He again wished to say that he had no desire to shirk any investigation as to whether or not he altered his speach, but any alterations he had made were, absolutely necessary. He should now make an offer to the Government io withdraw the present motion, and he would be willing to allow the question as to whether or not the speech he made in the House was substantially the same as that appearing in Hahsfiwi to go to the Reporting Debates Committee for their decision. As to the oft-repeated chal lenge to him to abandon his privilege, he promised the Government that in future they would not have reason to complain of want of publicity of any charges he had to make against them. He refused, how ever to be forced into any position, and he did not mean to be set up as a target for a Minister or a bank. He was going to choose his own /;ime, and the Govern ment would have no cause to complain. They would find him dealing fearlessly with these clwrges. After further discussion Sir Geome Grey withdrew his amendment. ! Mr Hislop\s motion was put and carried by 33 to 20. The House rose Ht 1.45 a.m.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

SHEARERS' AND LABORERS' UNION.

A meeting of the Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union was held in the Orange Hall, Burnett street, last evening. The President of the Union was in the chair, and the Hall was crowded to excess. It had been intended at first to use only the back room of the Hall, but this was soon so filled up that a move had to be made to the main room, which also was found too small for the large gathering of working men. Correspondence was read from the Waimate district regarding the log of prices, and the Secretary submitted a log drawn up by him for this district. The Union then went into Committee, when an animated discussion took place over the proposed log, but nothing defi nite was arrived at. A motion was carried unanimously, "That the Secretary be in structed to the President of the Trades and Labor Council, Christchurch, and to the President of the Amalgamated Shearers' and Laborers' Union, Waimate, asking them if they will be pleased to attend, and address a meeting to b9 held in the Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton, as early as possible." It was resolved, "That the Secretary write to the head office of the Union, for a copy of rules for the guidance of this branch." Re solved, " That a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Press, for the energetic way in which they have supported the rights of labor." Twenty new members joined the Union. After a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, one of the most successful labor meetings ever held in Ashburton was brought to a close.

THE WHITCOMBE AND TOMBS DIFFICULTY.

DIRECTORS FINALLY DECLINE ARBITRATION.

A meeting of the shareholders in Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited, was held at Christchurch last evening, at which seventy-six shareholders were present, I representing 4072 shares, out of a total of 5000. It was unanimously resolved to send the following reply to Mr Millar :^— The Directors of Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs, Limited, after consulting with their shareholders, instruct me to advise you that, while tit all times fully prepared to listen to any reasonable proposals in the interests of labor, they feel bound to decline to submit to the assumed right of your Council to force them to arbitrate as to the manner in which their business is to be conducted in the future, or as to the employment of women as compositors. , The policy of the Company has been to j pay their employees fairly and the J Directors have every reason to be satisfied with the manner in which the work of the business has been conducted. They can not therefore see any just reason why they should be called upon to discharge those who have served them faithfully for the purpose of supplanting them with men chosen by your Association,"

[PKE PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunbdin, August 13. At noon to-day the carpenters em ployees in fitting up Whitcombe and Tombs' branch were withdrawn by order of the Building Trades Union Executive, which is now authorised t« act in any emergency.

A SERIOUS OUTLOOK.

Dunbdin, August 14. It is currently reported that to-morrow the Maritime Council will call out all seamen and colliery hands.

PETITION FROM THE TRADES AND LABOR COUNCIL.

A large number of signatures were appended yesterday to the following petition drawn up by the Christchurch Trades and Labor Council, for presenta tion to Parliament: —"To the Honorable the Speaker and Members of the House of Representatives in Parliament as sembled.—The petition of the undersigned humbly sheweth :—l. That at a meeting of over three thousand persons, held at Christchurch on the 7th inst., the follow ing resolution was passed : ' That this meeting endorses the necessity for the Labor Bills now before Parliament, and urges upon the members in Parliament assembled to vote in their favor.' 2, That efforts are being made to defer the passing of the Factories and Shops Bill, which Bill meets with the hearty approval of the working men and women of the colony, whose interests are effected by such Bill. 3. That legislation is neces sary to check the growing evils of in sanitary workrooms, long hours, low wages, and boy and girl labor, as shown by the Sweating Commissioners' report rust presented to your honorable House. Your petitioners wish in no way to injuriously affect the interests of manu facturers by pressing what may fairly be deemed harassing provisions, and respect fully points out that clauses 36 and 37 sufficiently protect all interests. 4. That immediate legislation is imperative ; the said report, and evidence taken before the Commission, plainly proves that the existing law is virtually a dead letter. 5. That the House should therefore pass the Labour BiPs at the present session of Parliament, as deferring them to another session would but intensify and aggravate the evils which it is sought to remedy.

RAILWAY SERVANTS AND THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

Christchurch, August 13. Mr Edwards, Secretary of the Railway Servants Society, has received a letter from Mr Wilson, general manager of the Midland Railway, saying he has pleasure in stating the Company will agree to grant their employees the same concessions as granted by the Railway Commissioners, so far as they are applicable to the short p^ece of Midland line now open.

THE BRUNNER DIFFICULTY.

Grbymouth, August 12, At a representative meeting of the leading citizens and business men, hold this afternoon, it was unanimously resolved that a Committee, consisting of his Worship the Mayor, Messrs Taylor, Petrie, and Nancarrow, wait upon the Executive of the Grey Valley Coal Miners' Association to-morrow with the view of ascertaining the basis upon which a com promise of the present difficulty can be Wellington, August 13. Mr Guinness, M,H.R., and Messrs Loinas and Newton, mining delegates, waited on the Minister of Public Works this morning, urging that Government I /suspend the royalty on coal produced from the West Coast mines, or reduce the rail way rates by sixpence per ton. Mi- Fergus promised to lay the matter before the Cabinet, but held out little hope of the request being granted, He explained that the r/ij^vays were in the hands of the " Commissioners, and to reduce the charges on any one sept ion would call forth similar applications from nil purls of the colony, As to suspending the royalty he doubted M'hetjjcr the Government had the power to do s.o, as it would be a breach of faith with the debenture-holders, to whom ifc was secured for payment of the money advanced on harbors. It was .suggested that the Government should legislate specially in l.he matter, but the Minister doubted Parliament | would sanction it.

THE CARDIFF DOCKS AND RAILWAY STRIKES.

[ter press association.]

London, August 12. The Directors of the Cardiff Docks and the Railway have again rejected the terms proffered by the men. Soldiers are in readiness to keep order. The Directors of the South Railways are taking joint action for the purpose of importing labor to re-open traffic under the protection of the poHce. Negotiations with the strikers) at Cardiff are still proceeding. .',:. The Trades' Council has appealed to employers and workpeople to put a stop to the systematic practice of working overtime. (Received August 13, noon.) London, August 12. Owing to the prospect of violence being committed, trains at Cardiff have ceased running. Thousands of strikers are engaged on picket duty.

RAILWAY STRIKES IN AMERICA.

New York, August 12. The Railway strike is spreading and police are guarding the lines. The position at Syracuse, Albany and Buffalo is serious. Troops of detectives are being massed, and the Companies have refused to arbitrate. The Knights of Labor threaten to bring about a general railway strike in the United States in revenge for the dis-' missal of members. Traffic has been partially stopped. Blacklegs are now at work on the railway lines in the State of New York, and the strike is collapsing else where. New York, August 12. A struggle is imminent between the Vanderbilts and Knights of Labor, who have ordered a strike on the New York Central, which will affect all freight trains in the States. The strikers number 18,000. (Received August 13, noon.) New York, August 12. The strike on the New York Central Railway is virtually ended, the men refusing to assist the Knights of Labor.

(Received August 13, 12.30 p.m.) Sydney, August 13. All hope of averting a struggle be tween employers and the labor bodies has evidently been abandoned, &nd both sides are actively preparing for a conflict.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[r£R I'KESS ASSOCIATION.] London, August 11 to 12. A new movement is on foot in Ire land. Tenants are asking Government to reduce the instalments payable under Lord Ashbourne'a Act, Baron de Worms denies that Eng land has agreed to allow the Trans vaal to annex Swaziland, as asserted by President Kruger. Potato blight has appeared in County Mayo, Ireland, and famine is feared. Lord Salisbury states that the free dom of missions in Madagascar has been guaranteed under the arrange ment between France and England. Another emeute has occurred at Chatham, men etitting harness again. Three of the prisoners sent3ncecl on Friday have escaped. New York, August 12. The new American tariff is being leniently enforced.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, August 12. Kemp and O'Connor are signing articles for a match in America, in March next, for .£SOO a side and the championship of the world.

INTERPROVINCIAL

[pee, press association J Auckland, August 12. The feeling in Wangarei respecting the future of Puhipuhi is one of great confi dence. An offer of £20,000 has been re ceived from a Sydney syndicate for the Puhipuhi prospectors' mine, £10,000 being cash and £10,000 in shares. Thomas McKeelan, miner, died sud denly at his residence, Whangarata. WoODVILLE, August 12. A man named Walton is missing.. The horse which he had been riding was found in the gorge, and the police searched the river without finding any trace of him. A search party is being organised. Invercaroill, August 12. | A rock about 33 feet long has been dis covered in the channel entering Bluff harbor, where the Admiralty chart shows 27 feet of water. Several peaks of the reef have only 20 feet over them at low water, and are so sharp that the lead cannot rest on them. An enthusiastic representative meeting was held to-night to discuss the railway tariff, principally that for the carriage of live and dead stock in the district, which is alleged Lo differentiate against South land as compared with other parts of the colony. The following resolutions were carried :—"(1) That the existing railway tfiriff arrangements are highly unsatis factory and detrimental to the interests of this district; (2) that this meeting is of opinion that in particular the rales charged for the conveyance of live and dead stock and wool arc seriously retard ing the advancement of the agricultural and commercial interests of Southland, and call for immediate amendment; (3) that as the Commissioners have declared their inability to make any material alteration in the existing tariff without the sanction of the Legislature, the members for the district be requested to bring the matter under the notice of Parliament with a view to obtaining the necessary redress."

Second Edition

Latest Cable News.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[I'KIl .FIIESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received August 13, at noon,) A NEW TORPEDO. London, August 12. The Admiralty and War Office Committee are watching the progress of the Murphy toi'pedo.

BREACH-OF-PROMISE.

Proceedings have been instituted against Mr Duncan, editor of the "Matrimonial News/'elaiming £25,000 for broach of promise,

ANGLO-FRENCH AGREEMENT.

The Anglo-French agreement guaran tees religious liberty in Madagascar and Zanzibar, and preserves rights and privileges of the subjects of each country in each Island. A Commis sion will sit in the Autumn to delimit the line from Barrowa to Lake Ichal, thence to Sayx. It is proposed that Sokato be given to the Royal Niger •Company. The Commission will also delimit the spheres and influence of France and England in other-parts of the Niger districts.

SILVER.

Silver is quoted at 4s 3d per oz,

KARS TO EZEROUM ROAD.

' Constantinople, August 12. ' Turkey has fortified the high road from Kars to Ezeroum, and has dialled out the Anatobian ReserTes.,

RUSSIA AND THE PORTE.

It is reported that a Band of Russo- Armenian Mounted Volunteers are in the vicinity of Ezeroum. The report has caused a panic in the, latter city, and recruiting is rapidly being carried' on. .;■... •• .• ■;

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received Aug. 13, 12.30 p.m.] AQUATIC. Syunjsy, August 13." Stansbury and Kemp will row some time during October, but no money will be put down.

SETTING FIRE TO A THEATRE

Melbourne, August 13i An attempt was made by an incen diary to destroy the Bijou Theatre by fire. The stage, which was saturated with kerosene, was found to be alight, but the alarm was quickly raised, and the flames extinguished. This is the second attempt within a week to set fire to the theatre.

WANT-OF-CONFIDENCE.

Adelaide, August 13. Mr Playford tabled a motion of want-of-confidence in the Government, and the House adjourned to give Government time to consider their position. '

Point to Point Steeple chase.

» . The Point to Point Steeplechase of'the Ashburton Hunt Club was run off to-day. The courst was from a point in the Green street district, over four miles or so of good hunting country, down to Mr John Corbitt's farm, the winning post being at the homestead. The weather was all that could be desired, and when the fiold left for the theatre of operations, the promise was for an excellent day's outing. The following are the entries received by the Secretary :— . Mr W. P. Chapman's g g Postboy, aged (Mr E. Saunders) Mr W. Wymn-Williams b g Encore, aged (Owner) Mr F. Claridge's g g Enterprise, aged (Owner) Mr F, M. Black's br g Clifton, aged (Owner) Mr H. McLean's eh g Digby, aged (Owner) Mr W. Christies b g Glentue, aged (Mr H. G. Moore) Mr Clarklge's Enterprise won the Point to-Point Steeplechase run to-day.

Some indignation has been aroused in a town in Central Otago through a clergyman neglecting to attend at a burial ceremony, .after consenting to do so. A painful half-hour was passed at the grave by the mourners waitingfor him, still he did not appear. Some one was sent in search of him, but he conkl not be found, and at least another half hour went by before a lay reader could be procured to go through the ceremony. At the time the minister should have been conducting the service, he was seen by several riding leisurely to the post for his letters. This it is said is not the first time this man has wantonly neglected a similar duty, and it is hoped that his conduct may be thoroughly enquired into by those in authority.

THE ASfrfctlMOtf mMBDIAN, WEDNESftAiT, ATOtTST 13, 1800.



TIMBER. TIMBER, TIMBER. IN order to meet the Requirements of the Building Trade of this County t Vtd ha? • made Complete and Extensive Arrangements for the supply of both North and South Island TIMBER, and can assure our clients that their wants will be attended to with the utmost despatch. ■ • TO ARRIVE from Kaipara, Splendid Assortment of KAURI. „ Havelock, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. , Thames, WHITE PINE FLOORING and LINING. ■/ „ Hobart, V.D.L. TIMBER Mid PALINGS. Ex "Jesse Readman," from London—Sheet GLASS, Sheet LEAD Sheet ZINC. _ _ < Ex "Helen Denny," from. London—Wire Nails, White Lead, Red Lea Dryers, Linseed Oils, and Varnishes. W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTON. ■ GEORGE JAMEBOH "ASHHURTON AND RAKAIA < ;HA>S FOR SALE tfAUM SEEDS ' : RED AND WHITE CLOVER COW GRASS AND ALSY.KE RYE^GRASS— COCKSFOOT ETC, ETC] Aadjto arrive per ship " Waiter' from EnglaHfi L«.ige S*teck cf ih , TDENIP SEEDS Sjfccial attention is paid to the SEED DEPARTMENT, and wmk but those of the b«st quality and descriptien aro imported Station-holders and Farmers c*n alwap raly on getting the newest seed obtainable



W HEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT CASH BUYERS . ROLLIT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBUIITON, ARE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market rate's Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller process done on the shortesb notice.



CLOVEBS. CLOVERS. CLOVERS. 117 E ARE LANDING,— ex "Nelson" and ex "Carrie L. Tyler. 1 RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, ALSIKE, TIMOTHY, etc., etc. ALL OP CHOICEST QUALITY, For which we are now Booking Orders at LOWEST CURRENT RATES TIT E HAVE ALSO FOR SALE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS and COCKSFOOT. : FRIEDUNDER BROS. PURE TEAS STANDARD OEYLON AUD INDIAN TE A S MANUFACTURED BY MACHINERY UNDER EUROPEAN SUPERVISION THE CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION LTl)^ COLOMBO, CALCUTTA AND PRINCES STREET, DUNEDIN, ONETRIA T, SOLICITED. JOHN a RESTELL SOLB AGENT, ASHBURTON. T) 1 I ' WV I' CHand CLOCK JL\ODI. |j^^s^JCflJ MIS ERJEWELLER, fa Murray East s } r??' mui.idj J^^g Ashburton A LAIIGE and Varied Assortmenfc of New Jewellery, Plate, *c. A masnifieeipt /'\_ Stock of Watches and Clocks, at prices ranging from a few nhillingH tip £30. Every Watch or Clock sold will be guaranteed. I make a special line • High Class English Watchea. Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work being turned out promptly and in first-class condition. EVERYTHING SOLD WARRANTED



..WM. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERGER EAST STREE W. T. Kingston, VETERINARY SHOEING FORGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite tho Railway Station. rjIHE best accommodation for Horses JL and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. Draught Horses 7s Hacks Sh To meet the heavy rise in tho price af Iron, we have a large stock of Shoes made from scrap »nd old iron, which for wear it is well known cannot be beatea. Made on our own premises. GENERAL SMITH WORK OF ALL 7*45 TCJNDi I



CLEARING SALE. STOCK MUST BE REDUCED. i.i. spfpno. "OREVIOUS to Stock-taking, being _X 7 very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE, GRLAT REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds lOkl, reduced to W>- ■ Double width Cashmeres 3s 6d, reduced , to Is lid. Dress Goods Is 9d, reduced to Is 2d. Ashburton Flannel, Is 3d, now lljd Good Heavy Flannel Is 3d, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid r doz, Towels from 3id each. White Sheeting, double width, 7|d. Women's Corsets 3s'6d, reduced to Is lid Whi|e Lace lOd a doz. i Women's Large Umbrellas Is lid each. Men's Cord Trousers 7s (kl, worth 10s 6d Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 7s lid. I Men's Tweed Suits 18s Od. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s Boy- M Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's and Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost-, Men s Bluchers 6s 9d, Men s Shooters 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT W. W. SPENCER'S THE ARCADE



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. Fivo Octaves, 14 stops, $5 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.



CLOVERS KYEGttASS COCKSFOOT THAT WITiL GEOW. /~\UR Stocks of CLOVERS, Ex Rimutaka, from London, will be found fresh and clean ; and as they are of English growth, there is no fear of American weeds or Californian Thistle. Samples and quotations at Lowest Current Rates on application JOHN. ORE & CO.



JAMES T3ORTER AMES IOETEE, NURSERYMAN and SEEDSMAN A-uLE N T 0 N ASHBURTOJS INCLUDING Apples, Pears, Plums, _i_ Cherries, Peaches, Apricots, Nectams hies, and all other fruits. The merits of all the varieties have been subjected to severe tests during the last 15 years, and the stock is now admitted to be the Largest and Choicest in Canterbury, probably in the colony, to select from, all warranted, and at your own prices. SEALY'S FOREST TREES Of all kinds, innumerable in quantity, well-grown a,nd hardy—all kinds, all sizes, all prices. SEALY'S ORNAMENTAL TREES, &c Choice in quality, numerous in quantity. SEALY'S MACROCARPA Tens of thousands in number. A largo quantity specially grown for fencing at very low prices. SEALY'S ROSES Endless in variety and choicest in quality SEALY'S CATALOGUES Forwarded free to any address on application. | Note.—l will only be responsible for Trees •rdered.direoto from the Nursery or tfuwigh Mbssrs J. Sealt and Co. THOS. SEALY, Nurseryman, Riverbank, Ashburton.



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Rink To-Night. -^ ST. JOHN'S LODGE, NO. 1858, E.C. rpHE Monthly Meeting of the above X Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY EVEN ING, 14th inst, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A. VESTY, 8 82 Secretary. r$ *£• A THISTLE LODGE, 627, S.O. rpHE Ordinary Meeting of the above X Lodge will be held in the Masonic Hall, Tancred Street, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the 21st inst. (not the 14th as stated on summonses). Visiting Brothren cordially invited. i 881 W. T. POTTER, R.W.M. j SATURDAY7~AUGUST 16th. TOWN SECTION 698, centrally situated in Cameron street, next to Reid and Gray's. Three Sections in one Block, corner of Havelock and William streets, numbered 465, 466, and 467. T.S. 296, Rakaia, near the Railway Station. MR T. BULLOCK will sell the above Sections by Auction at the Arcade •n the above date, At 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 8*57 Auctioneer.



TVTANTED—Good Female Cook, no V\ washing, good wages. Apply Mrs RANnEL, Registry Office. 8 82 pHORAL QOCIETY to-nYgh t- Popular Couckrt. IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOL ROOM. Glees, Ballads, Trios, Dueta and Instrumental selections. Admission —Is. Concerts at 8 p.m. Tickets may be had from Mr H. G. Flower, Confectioner, and H. J. MOSS, Secretary. WESLEYAN JUBILEE. ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH, FRIDAY, AUGUST 15th. SERMON by Rev W. Morley (Jubilee Secretary) at 3 p.m. Tea meeting at 6 p.m ; Tickets Is. After meeting to bo addressed by Revs Morley, Luxford, Buttle, Gray, Messrs Leadley and Harding. Collection for Thanksgiving Fund. 8 80



It will be in the recollection of the public 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 awards at the Duncdin Exhibition and rarious other places, whs pronounced to be the largest and beat ever shown in the Ash burton county, I would draw their atten tion m advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks thtuj which no other stocks an be relied upon, the roots o wiy apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. Jftujcs J'orter, musery *»»», Alleuton, — Advfc