motives of economy. The General and Provincial Governments have, from first to last, expended between L 3,000,000, 000 and L 4,000,000 on public buildings throughout the colony, exclusive of those on railways, and they are now valued-; by the Property-tax Department at; L 2,250,000. The amount expended on maintenance of the buildings has f°r*£f last seven years averaged L 22,500. These facts and figures show that the absence of borrowing will augment the charges on the Consolidated lund to a considerable extent, but the experience of the last few years proves that the resources of the country are sufficiently elastic to bear the increase. The spread of settlement, which creates further demands, is at the same time providing the means of meeting them. During that critical stage m the history of New Zealand when the Colony was left by the MoM'w country with a Maori war on its hands, the colonists adopted what was called a "self-reliant policy," and successfully fought their own battle. In the more peaceful operations of the colonies, we may well follow their example, and meet the demands of further settlement from out own resources. Not only would this promote a true spirit of independence, but it would be the surest guarantee of economy m the administration of our finances. The usual departmental tables and reports accompany this statement. i 1 ] I

PARLIAMENTARY

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

FRIDAY, JULY 25.

AFTERNOON SITTING. The House met at 2.30 p.m. A BREACH OF PRIVILEGE. Sir G Grey rose to a question of privi lege, and moved that, m consequence of a "count out" on the previous night, the business set down for that occasion should take place to-day, and to-day's business be transacted either on Saturday or Mon day He said there was no doubt a num ber of members had been placed m duress the previous night, and a quorum was prevented from being present. It was one of the most, serious questions that had ever come before the House,;, and he thought that illegal proceedings of that kind^should not be sanctioned by Parlia ment. If such an event had occurred m Great Britain the whole nation would be stirred from end to end. The Speaker suggested that Sir G. Grey should first move that a breach of privi lege had been committed. Sir George Grey then moved to that effect. . TT MrHobbs seconded the motion. He said it had been generally stated that a count out would take place last night, and he (Mr Hobbs) had therefore gone out to the lobby to influence members to enter the House, so that a measure m which he was interested should not be endangered for want of quorum. Having entered the whip's room m search of members the door was shortly afterwards locked. He I had to make his escape through the window. He agreed with Sir G. Grey that such proceedings should not be sanc tioned by the House. Mr Mackenzie (Mt Ida) was seated m the whip's room when the bell was rung, and when he found Mr Hobbs could not effect his escape he resigned himself to the inevitable. He endeavoured to pre vent MrHobbs escaping from the window, but he had heard it suggested, no doubt untruthfully, that Mr Hobbs himself had locked the door and kept the key m his pocket. He (Mr Mackenzie) was amongst those who were locked m, and he was therefore unable to make up a quorum. At the same time he thought it very undesirable that a number of Bills should be put on the order paper by private members, which had no chance of passing, and which were of no consequence to any °Maior Steward (Waimate) said he was simply exercising his right when he brought forward a Bill which he thought for the public good. The Bill that was talked out the previous night was ]ust as important to a few shepherds whom it was intended to benefit as many other Bills before the House. He referred to the tactics that were pursued on Wed nesday m order to prevent other 81113 besides his own from being brought on. Members should admit that it was not his (Major Steward's) Bill that was aimed at last night, but the Hospital and Charitable Aid Bui, brought m by Mr Walker, which was lower down on the Order Paper. Mr Tanner also condemned the praotice that had grown up m the House of block ing one Bill merely to defeat another measure. ,„•••» n > I Mr Pyke supported feu 1 George Grey s Mr Reeves (St Albans) disclaimed that he and others who thought with him, were animated by any desire to see the little Bills down on the Order Paper talked out the previous night. Mr Seddon agreed with bir U. Grey, and strongly condemned what had taken place. It was a most unheard-of proceed- j ui«r and derogatory to Parliament. The ! only way to remedy matters would be to put last night's business on this day's tj fvocr Sir John Hall thought a breach of the privileges of the House had been com mitted. . Mr Mitchelson disclaimed all know ledge of the attempt to count out the j House. He intended asking the House i to sit on Monday evening for the discus sion of private Bills if the Houne were willing to do so. Mr Hislop said the Government dis claimed any responsibility for what had occurred. '•■'■* Mr Buxton was one of those who volun tarily remained out last night, as he was satisfied, from Mr Fish's remarks, that he was laying the foundation of a stonewall which he was sure would last till half-past twelve o'clock- Mr Monk, as one of those members who were locked m, resented the personal indignity that had been cast on him, and he regretted to find that there were no signs of penitence on the part of members for the degrading incident that had occurred last night. After further discussion, Sir George Grej replied at some length, repeating that a serious breach of privi lege had occurred. The motion was then carried on the voicew. Sir G. Grey then moved "That, m consequence of the proceedings of last night, the business set down for that night, should be taken on Monday next." Lost by 38 to 31. PUBLIC WORKH STATEMENT. Mr Fergus laid the Public Works Statement on the table. APPOINTMENTS TO THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. On the motion for going into Com mittee of Supply, Mr Larnach moved as an amendment that the Governor should be advised not to make any fresh appointments to the Legislative Council until after the meet ing of the next Parliament. He said that a pledge of this kind was extracted from the Stout-Vogel Government m 1887 and he thought it reasonable at the present juncture. The debate w«s interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment.

EVENING SITTING.

The House resumed afc 7.30 p.m. The debate on Mr Larnach's amend ment was resumed, and after discussion, the amendment was put and lost by 39 to 33. I'JIK JSSTIMATES. XUe Bouse than went into Committee

of Supply for the consideration of Esti mates. Audit Office, L 6215. Mr Ballance had previously moved to reduce this vote by LI3OO. Captain Russell intimated that he could not accept the reduction moved by the member for Wanganui. Large reductions had already been made m that depart ment, and although the work had greatly increased the expenditure as compared with last year showed a reduction of L 1525. As to the Audit Officer m Lon don at L4OO a year, he was a statutory officer, mid could not be done without. Mr Ballance admitted that there must be an Auditor m London, but he though the duties might be performed by one of the Agent-General's staff. After a lengthy.discussion, Captain Russell said he should not object to a reduction of £500, but £1300 was of too sweeping a character. The motion for the reduction by £1300 resulted m a tie : ayes, 29, noes 29. The Chairman gave his casting vote for tho noes. Mr Thompson (Auckland North) moved that the vote be reduced by £700. Mr Reeves (St Albans) moved to re duce it by £1000. Captain Russell said he should accept the £700 reduction. Mr Reeves' amendment was carried by 29 to 28, and the vote as reduced to £5205 was agreed to. Registrar-General's department, L 6610. Mr'Goldie moved to reduce the salary of the Registrar-General, LSOO, to L4OO. Captain" Russell pointed out that this office was a very old one, and he hoped the House would not reduce it. The Com mittee of course had a perfect right to re duce these salaries, but m his opinion it would be very injurious to the service. The Chairman informed the Committee that the Division List just taken was incorrect, as Mr McGregor's name did not appear on it. He asked whether the member for Akaroa had bean m the Chamber when the division was taken. Mr McGregor replied yes, and Mr Beetham confirmed this by stating that he saw Mr McGregor passing the teller during the division. After numerous points of order had been raised, some members contended that the vote should remain as it was, and others that it should be taken over again. Mr Hamlin left the chair for ten minutes to consult the Speaker, remark ing that this was the first time m his ex perience that a vote had been iound in correct after the next vote was under consideration. On resuming, Mr Hamlin stated he was advised that the list should be corrected. Mr McGregor said he should vote for the noes, theresult being then—Ayes, 29; noes, 29. The Chairman voted with the noes, and the reduction of the Audit vote by LIOOO was lost. Mr Seddon then moved to reduce the previous vote by L 950. Carried by 30 to 28. Mr Mitchellson moved to report pro gress. Agreed to. THe House rose at 12.55 a.m.

TELEGRAPHIC

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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London, July 24. The employers have conceded the demands of the dockers the men have resumed work. The amount already subscribed m aid of the su.rvivo.is of the charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava ex ceeds £4000. Mr J. C. Williamson, of Melbourne, offered Mr and Mrs Kendall £6000 for an Australian tour. The offer, how ever, was declined on the ground that a provincial tour pays better. The Bank of New Zealand will receive its debentures and shares m the New Zealand Estates Company m entirety. Mr Sandford Fleming, a Director of the Canadian Pacific Railway Com pany, m a letter to the "Pall Mall Gazette," states that it would be use less to grant a subsidy or guarantee for laying of the Pacific cables if th« colonies agree to give a guarantee to the Eastern Extension Cable Com pany. In the House of Commons Sir James Ferguson moved the second reading of the Anglo-German Agreement Bill. In the course of the debate Mr Gladstone gave the Marquis of Salisbury unquali fied credit for the spirit m which he had negotiated the agreement, which he thought would be generally bene ficial. He declined to discuss the cession of Heligoland, because it in fringed the Royal prerogative. By asking the sanction of Parliament to the cession, Government denied that the action was unconstitutional though they admitted it was a departure frojn the previous practice. The debate was adjourned. London, July 25. Debentures of the New Zealand Estates Company are quoted at 2 per cent, premium. Belgrade, July 25. On his visit to the camp at Nisli King Milan took an oath declaring that he would not foment rebellion.

AUSTRALIAN.

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Sydney, July 25. The barque Comus, 105 days from Rio de Janeiro, has arrived here, with her crew m a starving condition. She lias been six weeks on the Australian coast. Melbourne, July 25. It has been decided to complete the Parliamentary buildings at a cost of £90,000. At the Presbyterian Synod, after considering the report of the Commit tee appointed to enquire as to the mis sion at New Hebrides, it was resolved that the time had arrived to encourage British settlement there, and urge the Imperial Government to be moved to provide British subjects with legal titles to land, and prohibit foreign labor traffic. This resolution will be forwarded to Lord Knutsford and all Colonial Premiers. Brisbane, July 25. The Colonial Treasurer's Budget provides for raising a new loan for the construction of new railway lines and the completion of others, for which a sum of £230,800 is required to equalise revenue and expenditure. It is proposed to impose a property tax of a penny m the £, with real and per sonal exemption up to £500. The duty on spirits is increased to 14s per gallon, and that on imported beer by :$d per gallon, and provision is made for re-imposing an excise duty on beer and increasing the excise duty on spirits. The Budget also announces that the Government is willing to bear a share of the cost of the Pacific Survey,

INTERPROVINCIAL

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Auckland, July 25. A report dealing with the financial posi tion of the colony has been prepared by Mr E. W. Burton, at the request of the New Zealand Political and Financial Re form Association, for distribution through the different provincial centres to electors throughout the colony. Particulars of the drowning of Captain Morris show that the unfortunate man was washed overboard from the cutter Tokeran early on Thursday morning, when the vessel was off Mercury Bay. A line was thrown to him, but he sank be neath a heavy sea and was not seen again. Dunedin, July 25. 0. Brodie Cooper was committed for trial for forging four cheques for £21 on the Colonial Bank. . Invercaroill, July 25. The body of William Rooney, a bailiff, who was missing at Cromwell two months ago, was found two miles below town. Jesse Gibbs, farmer, Heddon Buah, was committed for trial at the Supreme Court on a charge of stealing sheep from Bayswater estate.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS V SUSSEX.

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London, July 24. There was a good attendance to-day to witness the match Sussex v Australians, and the wicket was m perfect order. The Australians have lost two wickets for 247. Barrett batted for four hours for 83, and never gave a chance. Murdoch is not out with 152, but his innings was marred by three chances. London, July 25. The Australians have lost three wickets for 289. (Received 3uly 26, 12.30 p.m.) London, July 25. The first innings of the Australians closed for 363. Sussex could only manage to reply with 91.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Tvttbor Boycott Ag-alnut Cltln««« Wellington, July 26. The Trades Council has taken up the question of Chinese competition, and has resolved to ask all Unions to refrain from dealing with Chinese under any circum stances whatever. It was also resolved, if small farmers would form an Associa tion for the supply of vegetables, the Council would pledge its support m every way.

SPORTING

HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASES.

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CnfiisTcmmcH Racecourse, July 26. The Christchurch Hunt Club Steeple chase meeting was held to-day. The weather is dull, and the attendance moderate. The course is m fair going order. Hunters' Hurdle Race, one mile and A half. Trimolite ... ... ... 1 Preston ... ... ... 2 Iroquois ... ... ... 3 Victor and Enterprire also started. Dividends—£l Ids and £1 15s. Hunt Club Steeplechase, two miles and half. " Picton 1 Encore ... ... ... 2 Morok 3 Enterprise and Whynot also started. Dividend, L 2 19s 6d and L 3 13s 6d. Open Steeplechase, 3 miles. Ahua 1 Sir Maurice 2 Daddy Longlegs ... ... 3 .Time, 7min 52 l-sthsecs. Dividend, LI llsfand LI 10s. Open Hurdle Race. Little Arthur 1 Ixion 2 Erin-go-Bragh 3 Trimolite also ran.

Sadden Death of a Child.

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Dunedin, July 26. The infant child of Joseph Bond, died suddenly at St Kilda this morning. The mother gave it a drink at midnight, and found it dead a few hours afterwards.

Latest Gable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received July 26, 12.30 p.m.) MUNICIPAL COURTESIES. London, July 25. In return for a gift of books from the Municipality of Adelaide, the city library authorities are forwarding to Adelaide a number of medals illustrat ing remarkable events m the history of the London Corporation.

THE LONDON POLICE.

The Police Committee recommend an average increase of 3s 6d per week to city police.

THE CESSION OF HELIGOLAND.

Mr Gladstone's attitude on the Heligoland question is reported to have annoyed his followers, and to be destroying opposition to the Bill,

BEHRING SEA.

" The Times " considers despatches on Behring Sea dispute now published show that a deadlock was caused, and that Mr Blame's free demands to close the sea against outsiders were mostly answered by Lord Salisbury's warn ing. So far the cruisers hesitate to make many arrests.

THE QUEEN PLEADS FOR THE GUARDS.

It is stated that the Queen urged that leniency should be shown to the Guards.

ARGENTINE REPUBLIC.

Buenos Ayres, July 25. The Argentine Government has declared its ability to maintain the financial position.

LABOR TROUBLES AT VAL PARAISO.

Valparaiso, July 25. The situation m this city is im proving. Shops and banks which were closed for fear of further depreda tions being committed by strikers have been re-opened.

A DISPUTED VICTORY.

New York, July 25. San Salvador claims to have de feated Guatemala m six different battles, but Guatemala on the other hand claims to have badly repulsed the inraders.

IMPENDING RAILWAY STRIKE

London, July 25. Persistent rumors are afloat that

unless arbitration is resorted to, rail way men.^l strike m a fortnight for 60 hours"*'* week. The Directors threaten to close railways and also cardifF docks and collieries. One hundred and fifty thousand men will be affected. (Received July 26, 12.150 p.m.)

LABOR STRIKES.

Madrid, July 25. Strikes have taken place m Catalonia for the purpose of compelling em ployers to re-engage workmen who has been dismissed. General Martinez de Campros has been sent to preserve order.

RUSSIA AND THE PORTE.

Constantinople, July 25. Russia has informed the Porte that thatshe will consider the recent conces sions to Bulgaria an unfriendly act, and that open support of Prince Ferdinand will lead to serious results. The Porte is much concerned at the turn affairs have taken.

AUSTRALIAN.

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THE MELBOURNE UEMPLOYED

Melbourne July 26. Government has agreed to find timber cutting and stone-breaking for tbe unemployed.

SPORTING.

Lochiel has been scratched for the I Caulfield Cup.

SEAMEN AND THE SHIP OWNERS.

Sydney, July 26. The Seamen's Union has agreed to modify their demands respecting work ing hours m port by substituting 12 hours instead of 8. This may lead to a settlement of the difficulty. Owners will forward a definite answer to-day. The Marine Officers Association have determined to withdraw their requests at noon on Monday unless owners agree to a conference m the mean time.

The Hutchison Committee, by a, majority of one, have decided that the Bank of New Zealand books must be produced uncondi tionally. By a printer's lapsus yesterday the name of Constable William " Black " was printed as the officer who had been gazetted to t\~M Clerßship of the Magistrate's Court, Rakaia. The officer's name should have been Constable William Lewis. Bir Julius Yogel has decided to bring an action against the colony for commissh Hin connection with the floating of the live million loan m 1879. A writ has been issued for a large sum, said to be £16,000. The following were prize-takers at the Timaru Poultry and Canary Show, held yesterday :—Triggs, Spanish amd Cochins ; Deal and Christie secured most honors m Brahmas, Plymouth Rock, and Polish ; Deal also beat all comers m pigeon classes ; J. Dow and Luscombe divided the prizes m the canary classes. »In the Admiralty division on June 7Mr Justice Butt gave judgement m regard to salvage service rendered to the City of Paris last March,when she became disabled m the Atlantic Ocean, owing to an accident to her machinery. The Aldersgate towed her ISO miles, and the Ohio, an emigrant vessel, stood by for nearly two days. His lordship awarded the Aldersgate £7;")00 as follows :— £6125 to the owners, £455 to the master, and £920 to the officers and crew. The Caledonian Society held another of their Ingleside meetings last night, which was remarkably successful, m fact few of the many meetings of the kind held by the Society have been so well attended. There vras a larger proportion of country visitors than usual, and among the members m cos tume was Mi\W. Malcolm, Vice-president, wearing a Crawford tartan. There was tl 8 usual allowance of Highland dancing by the Lagmhor team aud others, to the music of the pipes by the Society's pipers, and a few reels for all and sundry were Avell fill d Mr D. McLean gave a prize of two guineas to be competed for m waltzing. His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Alfred Curtis kindly undertook the duty of judging,and awarded the prize to Mr George Morrison and Miss Mac Donald. Songs were sung by Mr W. J. Rees, Mr J. Stevenson, Mr J. Jameson —• names that only need be mentioned to indi cate the pleasure visitors would enjoy m listening to the musical programme. Mr Andrew M'Kenzie was, as usual, master of the floor, and Gates' Band supplied the music.

THE ASHBTTKTON GTTABBIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 18&0.



NOTICE. TREES/ TREES! I THE Undersigned, have opened a • Nursery on my own account and ant prepared to sell FRUIT and FOREST TREES of the choicest sorts at prices no* to be beaten. Having had 28 ye»ra 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 are inferior iv quality. I have also a very choice collection of Roses and Shrubs. Gardens laid out.: work done by contract or by day.. 014 fruit trees re-grafted with choice sorts if required. Hoping to get ft fair share of public patronage. Note the Address,— J. MILLICHAMP, Nurseryman, Terrace If ursery, Tinwajcl. Letters addressed to Ashburton.P.O. will receive my prompt attention. 6*l MR 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 now, will be welcomed. Accommodation for boarders at reduced rates. Meals prepared mMr Timmo's well-known style. 7 53



FOE SALE URE UNBLENDED Indian and Ct-ylon Teas. Direct from the Growers. The FINEST and BEST value of any Tme; er 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 FPJNCING WIRE, POSTS, and STAKES And all kinds o. SEED WHEAT OATS AND BARTJEY GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. -■"* 1 L fe^*^ssgt>-%Ma? WATCH and CLOCK JKobt* i^w^H maker ' jewellbr. *«• AL'AHGE 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 a High Class English Watchea. a Well appointed Worshops under my personal superintendence assures all work beinc turned out promptly and m first-class condition. h 1 E yj RYTHING SOL 1) WARRANTED :WHEAT^WHEAT. WHEAT :o: — CASH BXJY EX S ROLLIT & C 0,, CANTERBURY MILLS, ASH BIT It TO N, A RE still prompt Cash Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market pric ■ X3L Flour, Bran and Sharps always on hand. Gristing by patent Roller procea done on the shortest notice. WE ARE BUYERS AT ALL TIMES OF WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, RYEGRASfr r&'AS ETC., ETC)' FBIEDLANDEE BROS. COAL. COAL. COAL. "VXTE HAVE just landed "Ex Jessie a Shipment of Housed d Coa PRIME QUALITY. UMBER. TIMBER. UMBER. Ex Zior 20,000 ft W.P. Floring and Lining. Ex Spray 30,300 ft Red Pine Boards and Scantling. , In Stock, Lime, Cement, Bricks, Roofiing Iron, Doors, Sashes, G *tes, Hucd'o Fencing Wire, (Barbed and Plain.) Iron Standards to Order. AYE HAVE JUST OPENED UF A Splendid Assortment of VARNISHES and HEADY-MIXED PAINTS 1 ALSO,- .. ' ICTURE-FRAME MOULDING of the' Best Quality and Choices Patterns Lovers of the Fine Arts should inspect our Stocks ; w. h. collinslnd co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS A-SHBTIBTCXR



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LAST DAYS OF THE DISCOUNT OF TEN PER CENT ON ALL —Cash Purchases Only— TILL 31sr JULY. MITCHELL AND TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCRED STREET. IS DEAFNESS INCURABLE % J. H Nichoi^oj*, of 175 William Street Melbourne, has proved otherwise by making a complete cure of Deafness and Noises m the head of over Yeans' Stand ing by a simple remedy and without th use of any " clap-trap " so called 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 FOBGE AND General Jobbing Smith Next Cookson's Stables, opposite the Railway Station. r 11HE best accommodation for Horses J_ and convenience possible for Customers. SHOEING. - t Draught Horses... ... ... 7s Hacks ... 6a 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. W. I. SPEp k CO. T3REVIOUS to Stock-taking, being JL very heavily stocked, we have decided to hold a CLEARING SALE, GRLAf REDUCTIONS REGARDLESS OF COST. Heavy Dress Tweeds 10M, reduced to 7|d. 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, reduced to Is. Cretonnes 4s lid a doz. Towels from 3-|d each. White Sheeting, double width,, 7|d. 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, reduced to 7s lid. Men's Tweed Suits 18s 6d. Men's Tweed Suits 30s, now 25s Boys' Tweed Hats Is each. BOOTS. BOOTS. A Job Lot of Women's and Children's Boots must be cleared Regardless of Cost. Men s Bluchers 6s 9d, Men's Shooters 10s 6d, worth 13s 6d. BARGAINS. BARGAINS. AT i, W. S P £ N G E R 'S THE ARCADE PREVIOUS TO STOCK-TAKING. S. W. ASBBBN & C?S CLEARING SALE OF WINTER DRAPERY JACKETS, ULSTERS, DRESS GOODS MILLINERY &o. COMMENCING SATURDAY, JULY stfl. The Public will hsY3 an opportunity of getting GENUINE BARGAINS at S. W. AE» & CSS CHEAP CLEARING SALE. 7§ !



It will be m the recollection of the public that my collection of apples shown m Mr Clayton's shop m East street, being sixty-six varieties, and also those which took two first awards at the Dunedin Exhibition and various other places, was pronounced to be the largest and best ever shown m the Ash burton county. I would draw their atten ion my advertisement elsewhere. As only work on blight-proof stocks than which no other stocks can be relied upon, the roots of my apple trees do not require to be washed before sending out. James Porter, nursery man, Allenton. — Advt.



Public Notices. I HAVE for SALE a First Class TRACTION THRESHING PLANT, complete. Engine by Fowler, Combine (new) Clayton and Snuttleworth. With the Plant a quantity of new extras. 7J152 D. THOMAS. TENDERS. mENDERS are invited to Plough and JL Harrow ready for Crop 6 acres of broken land at Grove Farm. Tenders close THURSDAY. July 31sb, at 4 p.m. Full particulars at office of this paper. 7 158 mENDERS will be received till four X o'clock on FRIDAY, August Ist, for the erection of a Cottage at Long beach. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Plans and specifications may be seen at Mr George Jameson's Office, Ashburton. COLLINS AND HARMAN, 7 153 Architects, Christchurch. U EED WHEAT and OATS. . O TUSCAN WHEAT, DANISH OATS, Of Superior Quality for Seed, FOR SALE. '7|160- JOHN G. RESTELL, "THECOUNTY." rnHE Proprietors of "The County" J_ Haircutting Saloon and Tobacco and Cigar Emporium, Prospect Building 1!!*, Have to announce thejr commencement of business. BEST ART. BEST QUALITY IN EVERY BRANCH, And perfection all round. hair cutting, o«i. ,___ . 7 155 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXTRA TRAIN ON METHVEN LINE ON TUESDAYS. On and after TUESDAY JULY 29th, a train will run as under, on TUES DAYS only :— a.m. Rakaia dep. ... ... ... 10 5 Lauristondep. ... ... ... 10 55 Methven arrive ... 11 30 p.m. Meth yen dep 3 10 Lauriston dep. ... ... ... 345 Rakaia arrive ... ... ... 425 Stopping at other Stations if required. 7t126 BY ORDER. ADDF eTITO; WS' HALL- Lessee Miss Helen Fergus Treasurer ... ... Mr J. Bellingham Business Manager... Mr Laurie Dun bar For Two Nights Only, commencing TUESDAY Evening Next, July 29th. Return and Grand Farewell Season of the Wonderful Child of Genius, BABY"\ Supported by hernewly fOGDEN BABY V organised Dramatic \ OGDEN BABYJ Company, at 8 sharp. [OGDEN The Charming Protean Comedy, STELLA and FESTUS, concluding with the Popular Drama m four acts, "BLEA.K HOUSE." Baby Ogden m her wonderful impersonation of "JO." Prices—3s, 2s, Is. Box Plan now open. F. EUSTACE, 7 154 Representative m advance. TINWALD COAL AND FIREWOOD DEPOT JA piLOTHIER begs to jGL' \J intimate that he has opened a retail produce store at Tin wald, and has for sale—-Flour, Bran, Sharps, Chickwlieat, Feed Oats, Oaten Sheaf, and Straw Chaff, Potatoes, etc. Also Prime Household Coals, ASHBURTON PRICES. 19th July, 1890. TO DR. KUREEM BUX, (Indian Doctor). SIR,— I am pleased to be able to state that the Lumbago, from which I have been suffering for six years, has been perfectly cured m two weeks by your treatment. Yours Truly, C. RYEL, Ashburton. Dn Kureesi 15vx can be Consulted at Mr Thomas Birch's, Corner of Park and Wills Street. Hours—lo to 12 a.m., and 2 to 6 p.m., Saturdays till 10 p.m. TJIOR the Blood is the Life-Clark's world . P famed Blood Mixture, warranted to cleanse the blood from all impuritios from whatever causes arising. For scrofula scurvey, skin and blood diseases, and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel lous. Thousands of testimonials. Sold 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 GG T I ERA GREAT R A A G T T sale! AT "The Corner " 120 Men's and Youths' Suits from the Ashburton, Wellington, Timaru, Oamaru and Morgiel Mills, being sold at a DISCOUNT of ss.5 s. IN 20 s A lot of Ladies' Jackets and Ulsters at Half-price. -| RS JACKETS for >TS QD 9O S JACKETS for -j QS A special line of best quality Umbrellas. 10 s fi D UMBRELLAS for fi s (J D -J OS /T»D UMBRELLAS for gD -ttt XT n°LLIER W, li. (jollier, "THE COBNEK."



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