Parliaments to elect the Senators in groups. He would make it a con dition that each colony should have a representative in the Ministry, or would let both houses club together and elect the Ministry.

SIR GEORGE GREY'S SPEECH.

Sir G. Grey, who was well received on rising, said lie thought the proper duty of the f ramers of the representa tion constitution was to begin with the 'lowest body upon which the constitution was to be built, that is the people. It was their duty first rather to con sider the constitution of Australasia, and devise from this a perfect form of constitution for such states as might join the general Government. They could only hope to win over the colo* nies by setting forth the advantages which would accrue. He had been much struck with the account given by the Kaffirs to Sir H. Loch on his recent visit of how they became drawn to the British Crown, and of the blessings they had received from the j Queen which made them cling to her with devotion and affection. Therefore, he believed, they had only to hold out inducements to Australasia, j and the colonies could be made to join I a strong federation. It was the duty of the Convention to get a constitution which would enable the states to correct their own constitutions. He favored an elective Lieutenant-Gover nor, and both Houses should be made responsible to the people. If they studied the constitution of New Zea land they would find that originally each province had the right to make its own constitution and vary ifc from time to time. He instanced the work ing of the New Zealand provincial system, which gave all the powers of self-government they could desire. They -would apparently have some difficulty in defining the powers of the (General Government. They must not imitate America by saying the states are to be paramount, and to be the sole possessors of power. The inevitable result would be that the time would arrive when some such question as slavery would disturb the minds of the people at large. If the majority at tempted to dominate the minority a deadlock would occur, and as parties became more equal on the question then nothing but civil war would would settle it. He counselled them to take steps to prevent the disaster which overtook America. The powers of the two Chambers would easily be adjusted, and this was essentially neces sary among the points to be considered. The difficulty might be prevented in tins' way -.—When the General Assem bly chose to legislate on any subject then legislation on such subject should be withdrawn from the States. He thought the powers of the two chambers might easily be adjusted, and referred to fche great, interest in Federation shown by the leading English states men who visited the colonies, and who looked to this as an element of safety. In regard to the steps which the British Parliament might take with respect to conceding our requests, it was essential to every one that the officers of State should be elected. The people should have the right to say who the Governor-General should be, let them choose him from where they will. No nation could be perfect unless the people had every office open to their ambition. To my no man should have such an' opportunity wat> positive cruelty. It would be an in centive to every man to educate him self for the position. He would like to see the place of the Agent-General taken by officers who have direct access to the sovereign, as the Secretary for Ireland had. It would be an advant age to the colonies to have such officers moving in the highest circles. They should occupy the office for three or four years. This too would give men another opportunity to educate them selves to fill such posts. They must legislate so that the future will legis- j late for itself, and so that each succeed ing generation would bless the an cestors who had left them the freedom to legislate for themselves. It would not much matter how the first elec tions were conducted, provided power were given to alter the method in the future! They could not tell what political inventions might be made in theprincrplesofrepresentation. Federa tion.uras like electricity, and day by day new modes of administration would be found. Let them therefore open the path to all future steps. Let them lead on and they would find grateful races follow. One thing lay very close in his mind, that was religious differ ences, which in past times had pre vented men holding seats in Parlia ment. Let this Federation say if the English speaking people choose to be Federated in one great body, then men who hail fron republics, who bail from monarchies, may join »s, and they can equally advise for the good of the whole what is necessary for the common benefit. Novel these doc trines might seem, but there was much in them. Begarding the Pacific Islands-—they must remember the United States would have a graat say in the Pacific. What was the feeling in fcngland when he suggested common customs duties for the Islands 1 When she found it would mew payment of salaries to officers to -control these Islands she sent peremptory orders to discontinue such efforts. He referred fco the part he played in attempting to bring about the Federation of South Africa, for which he was dismissed from office, though subsequently rein stated, The-e was one who thought differently from those who deemed him dangerous, and that one was Queen Victoria, who was determined that the energies of the British should spread instead of attempting to curtail and throw off outlying defendencies. He was averse to the creation of a mili tary spirit and longing for war. He would rather see a small force, suffi cient for purposes that might occur, though he did not think they would ever be molested. If they fostered amili tary spirit they would cause the whole world to become standing camps. For heaven's sake let them keep the present position, jfree from the mania whjcli made Europe a standing camp. He entertained the belief that what he had asked for would come, if not now yet in a short period. Sir George Grey on concluding was loudly applauded. Mr A. JRutledg© (Queensland) ex pressed himself'"" favorable to a Senate ©a tbo American basis. The Judiciary

should have not only jurisdiction as an Appellate Court, but original jurisdic tion on subjects prescribed by the Con vention. Mr C. C. Kingston (South Australia)' was of opinion the Convention must state in precise terms what rights would have to be surrendered for the requirements of the nation. He felt the American system commended it-j self to the colonies rather than the Canadian. It would be necessary to make provision for possible alterations in the boundaries caused by the forma tion of fresh States and for their admission to the Federal Union. If it was the intention to establish inter colonial freetrade at a future time and not before the federal tarift was adopted, he would give the proposition entire support. It would be a great mistake to initiate freetrade before this was done. They should have protec tion against the world. He considered manufactuiers should know when the supportthey were now deriving from the intercolonial tariff would be abolished. It was the duty of everyone in time of peace to qualify himself to defend his country at the least possible ex panse. He advocated the various colo-; nies arranging their own method of; representation on the Senate. There would be no fear of anticipating any. serious difficulty or collision between the two Houses, because they repre sented the same people. They must have two Houses having mutual con trol i ver one another. They must confer on the Senate important powers. Though it was not necessary to give it co-ordinate powers, it cretainly should have the power of vetoing details. He did not think it necessary to give the Senate control over the Executive, and; questioned whether it was essential to have responsible Government. He ; approved of dispensing with appeal to the Frivy Council. They should have a high Court capable of settling all disputes to arise between the Federal and local Parliaments. He would like to see the Federal tribunal settle the industrial disputes. Mr N. Fitzgerald (Victoria)^eulogised Sir George Grey's speech, but objected to the suggestion to make the Governor- Generalelective. "Whilethey remained united to Great Britain that official must be appointed by the Crown. There should be no absorption of any colony, even for the purpose of forming a new colony, and certainly not for the aggrandisement of any other colony. He favored intercolonial freetrade, and predicted the policy of federated Aus tralia would be protection. A Federal land defence would never be found of any value to New Zealand. Their present system of naval defence for some time to come would be just suffi cient to protect their own ports against the stray visits of cruisers, and the coal ports of New Zealand must still remain under the strong arm of England. He deprecated fostering a military spirit beyond actual requirements. He ob jected |to senators being subject to the will of the people. The Senate should seek to moderate impulsive public movements. He deprecated depriving the Senate of power beyond the complete veto. He objected to the separation of the Judiciary from Eng land, which he regarded as the fountain head of justice. If they cut them selves adrift, they might prevent English capital from coming into the country. [Received March 10, 11.30 a.m.] JSyhM'W, March 10. During his speech yesterday Sir G. Grey was listened to with great attention. He struck the most anti state-right note during the present debate when he proposed to concede the power to the Federal Parliament to select its own subjects for legislation. The statement caused marked dissent. Mr Fitzgerald delivered a fiery oration in support of the Senate.

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LABOR QUESTIONS.

London, March 9. Mr Parnell is advising the Irish working classes to join with the English working classes in seeking to obtain an alteration of the laws and thus remove the oppression which exists in many industiies. The Glasgow and Liverpool branches of the Seamen's Union have refused to join a general strike.

THE NIGER EXPEDITION.

Paris, March 9. Intelligence has been received that the French expedition up the Niger river carried a fortified position at Dieva, near the source of the river. Six hundred natives were killed, while the loss on the French side was only eleven.

ARGENTINE FINANCE.

Buenos Aykes, March 9. Confidence has been restored in the city and business has been resumed. The Government will issue a six per cent national loan of one hundred million pesos. The minimum will be fixed at 75.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received March 10, 1130 a.m.]

NEWS BOYS' STRIKE.

Mblboubne, March 10. An extra charge of one penny a dozen for the evening newspapers caused the news boys to strike. They took active means to prevent others selling the papers, and the result was that very few were sold in the streets. Numbers of police armed with whips guarded the various newspaper offices.

THE SHEARERS' AGITATION.

Brisbane, March 10. A small force of police and military succeeded in arresting four of the Unionist ringleaders concerned^ in the disturbance at Clermont on Sunday. The Central Council has ordered a general call out on the 16th inst., but it is stated that the railway men and town unionists are not included in the call. In some quarter, however, it is expected that all will be called out.

Ifß .A^yuifrbft. 'otTABPIAy, fftftlSPAY, MARCH jj 18^1.



■J Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GKEYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS CAPE BARLEY] RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 2 SI I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats, & Barley. CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES REOKGE JAMESON ASHBUftTON AND RAKAIA WE ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE GRAIN AT OUR VshlMirton, Tinwalcl, x I,} nclliurst Store* ON STORAGE AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We iiave for Sale Comsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT WANTED, FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVEKY 1 on nnn Sacks of wheat -20,'000 tesofOATS i n ooo Sftcka °£ barley- P)hf)O Sacks of RYEGRASS. <: ! pj r\ f\ A Sacks Seconds of WHEAT HIGHEST r»RIOJS« CilVliilV FR'IKDLANDER BROS 11 31 I llfFllil'lil 11 I Iff IlfT FEA TUBES- Strength, Bill IIIV Ull 111 I 111 II I Durability, Lightness of Dr&ugh 1111 Li 1 I 111 IHI I lillYll I Simplicity of Construction, and Ullilll 1 I Ullll JUllllll Koliabilit) of Ku otter j IS ES FOR SALj;—S, O, and "T-ft Cuts. , r*mwr«a numnn The 7-fecc Cm s lighter in draught than 11 [|| |jl In S || I 1 || ||11| any other make of machine cutting a foot I|j UUI kIIIIMK estw^ o n haM a 11)1 huh IiLiUMI D. THOMAS, . .Agent, b. THOMAS (ljace of Matsok< Cox and Co. . MJCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOW. WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R T 0 Ni TOANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock ; Tiuwald and Asho rton Jtematoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskina, Fat, and Hi<l^s on FRIDAYS Sales' o! Wool tiiroughoufc the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commiesio Clearing Saliw as per arrangemepb FAT LAMBSj FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBSj . . /^tLIENTSH|are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they V^j^may have to dispose of,Jas I have purchasensjfor number at top prices. • ' , ' "i . . "" '•■■'* . > , D. THOMAS, i ASHBURTONJ r am ajjca s_H£j[P B ur;chaser OF W SHEAP OATSj' BARLEY AND RY EG BASS. 0. THOMAS,



MR_GEGRGE_JJAMESON __ FOR PBIVATE SALE~ I £ ACRES J~ FIRST-CLASS LAND n the Allenton suburban district, near Mk John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and in grass. T.S. 250 and 251. corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Aiip.n ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House, Apply [GEO] JAMESON, Land Agent, _ Ashburton and Rakaia. ~Punctaali. HO_ T7l *"RAIGHEAD, , (X) JJJ. V_yRAIGHEAD, TTTT A I h 0 0 KR SSS T A A I L OOBRS T A A I L OORR S T AA A I L O O KB SSS TA AIL OORR S T A AIL OORR S T A A I LLLL 0 0 R R SSS3 TANCRED STREET, A S H B U R TON. JAMES BAKER, TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, . HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrison s Auction Mabt, TIIURNITURE and Picture Frames Jj nude to order in any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent in Ashburton for Clegg's Perambulators. A'so WIESNWR PIANOS. U.S.S CO ijEMB U.S.S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limits. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports. THE EXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31st MARCH. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. TO FARMERS AND SETTLERS IN ■ ' THE ASHBURTON DISTRICT. rpHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND 1 MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, Limited, beg to" announce that they have secured the services of MR JOHN G, RESTELL to act in the capacity of Agent for them at Ashburton, He will be entrusted with the Company's orders for the purchase of • GRMN, RYEGRASS SEED, and PRODUCE; GENERALLY. Ancl will receive consignments on behalf of the Company for Storage or.. Sale* aa ajao, of STOCK, WOOL, an» SHEEPSKINS, which will receive the CoMtpany^ v^swJ careful and prompt attention, w-lW They have no hesitation i*« ' ing $U X«» to '' -recommend- Q^ew «f tho *»-'., the farmers anc every rel'"" as one in whou oxr»""" '«nee may oe placed, theii x . alienee, extending over some years having proved him to be worthy o implicit confidence. E. S. HARLEY, Manager, E. G. STAVELEY, 3? Produce Manager.



Public Notices. " SINGING. A LADY (now resident in Christ jLx. church), thoroughly competent to teach Singing, is desirous of obtaining pupils in Ashburton. Lessons at their own residences. Apply "Alpha," Mail Office. 2 106 FJUND. Tj^OUND, in my paddocks, one yellow .D^ and white setter Pup. If not claimed within fourteen days and expenses paid, it will be sold or destroyed. 3*53 ! O. DIGBY. A THE MIRROR. HIGH-CLASS Weekly, Social Political, Literary, and Dramatic paper, to be published every FRIDAY price 3d, by the Centennial Printing and Publishing Company, Limited, Melbourne Terace, Russell Street. Melbourne. ri"^O LET.—Part of superior and well _|_ furnished House, twenty minutes walk from Ashburton, with good accom modation for one or two horses, and every facility for fishing and shooting, Terms moderate. Address, "Alpha," office of this paper. gts4 Gr* -b AWCETT JDoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Cburb Chambers, above Mr rL M. Jonen, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, Tattered Street, Three doors below Masonic Hull. 1.0.0.F.M.U. THE Annual District. Meeting will be held in the Oddfellows' Hall TO MORROW (Tuesday), at 3 p.m. A banquet will be given to the District Officers and Delegates at 8 p.m. Visiting and Members are cordially invited. 3§58 ARTHUR PATERSON, N.G. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. SMALL BIRDS' NUISANCE. NO EGGS or HEADS of SMALL BIRDS will be taken after SATURDAY, March 14th. 3J61 BY ORDER. LONGBEACEF ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERS are invited for the follow X ing works : — Forming and making Ford on Griffiths Road. Painting the Board's Buildings on the Longbeach Road. Specifications at our office, where tenders close at 12 noon on SATURDAY, March 14th. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 3 30 District Surveyors. SATURDAY, MARCH 14,189f. Sale at 2 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON instructed by Mr Edwin Parkin will sell by Public Auction at his rooms on above date T.S. 267 Moore Street with most sub stantially built Cottage of 6 rooms, scullery and outhouse. The founda tions are concrete and the section ia nicely situated and well planted. Inspection invited. Terms Liberal. ALFRED HARRISON 3 6 Auctioneer, 10 THE fIIUK 111 OF ASHBURTON COUNTY] TT7E WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ s d A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 19 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE, 1 0 2 5a WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice, FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, MiTgH.su os Turner.



Note to Farmers and Ota. John gTlTestell, : WOOL & GRAIN BROKER, VALUATOR & EXPERT i«UR STORES and OFFICES: Corner of West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the ■ premises recently occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. j^OEiisrT"lro:Rr- The Sew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association. And various other Agencies. GRAIN and other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now occupied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which aro the LOWEST CURRENT. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on Produce in Store or entrusted to him for shipment free of commission, and ■ at a Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction or private treaty of SHEEP, CATTLE, REAL ESTATE, Live and Bead STOCK of every description, and • having made highly satisfactory arrangements with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, embracing their Branches in all parts of New Zealand and elsewhere, he is enabled to offer extra facilities in these directions, which are manifestly unsurpassed in the Colonies. A Large Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites always on hand. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERS, and other Coals always held in stock, and arrangements complete for regular supplies. SPECIAL 3STOTIOE, Having extensive orders to complete for the purchase of cereals, Mr Restkll is now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS SEED, &c.



HIM! Mill -SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.— TBEG to intimate to the farming com munity and the general public that previous to my Annual Stock-taking I am determined to REDUCE my Large and Varied Stock in the respective Depart ments by ac least £8000 and to carry this out successfully, I have re-marked the whole Stock to iMMiw tow n\m so as to ensure a speedy reduction. Pur chasers will find it to their advantage to call at once and judge for themselves. . GUNS! GUNS! GUNS! HOLLIS'BEST GUNS! Single and Double-Barrel, Breech and Muzzle-Loading. REVOLVERS! REVOLVERS If, AMMUNITION! AMMUNITION!! Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Pouches and Flasks, Oarttklge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc., etc. The Largest Stock of CROCKERY. and GLASSWARE (just completed by various direct shipments) in Ashburcon to select from. Toilet Sets, Tea Sets, Dinner Sets, Dresden Plaques and Figures, etc., and notwithstanding the increase of cost in the Home market, I shall sell as stated above. Ransome's andHornaby's Ploughshares, Galvanized Iron in all sizes, Orb brand Cement (Knight. Bevan and Co.), Fenc ing and Barbed Wire, Farming and: Garden Tools, General Station and Family Groceries, Mauritius, China and Queens land Sugars, Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Australian Sherries and Clarets, China, Indian, and Ceylon Teas. A direct shipment of the finest German Lager Beer. I am Well stocked with all requisites for Threshing Machines, viz. : —Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils, Valvomnb. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packing (in sheet and round). I have always for SALE,™ Straw and Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, and Chiekwheat HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Sleainger's Celebrated Horse and Cattle Medicine, Australian Mutual Provident Society, Walcot's Emery Sharpening Stones. ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANOY REPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Mv& Adams IS now showing some nice designs in Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades in Macrame, Tinsel Silks, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments in great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agents for Mes dames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Re tjistry Office for Servants. Mr W. F Thompson, SURGEON "pvENTIST, URG E0 N UENT I 8 T, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 6 p,m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Neely's Dental practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 2 11 MONEY JO LEND. -j*TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of jeioo to_jsooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or t© J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch. O» Jt). O E V M 0 U R SURGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester. Street.) Established ... ... ... 1869 Scale o^ Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s tooth. A reduction made where a, number require attending, ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeijh are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances as cases present, or such materinls as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application, Consuite ton free. Nitrous OxidcK Laughing- Gas) administered matured, Attendance, 10 a,.m. to, (\ p.m.. 16j QqLQMBO SmiSJST, C'HPaSTCHTiIKCI^



rubiv/ No sices. rpENDERS invited for Ploughing aboul X 65 acres of grass land 10 x 6at th« i Hinds, near Maronan station, Harrowing twice, Drilling and Rolling if wanted, work to commence at once. Tender close on FRIDAY, "MARCH 13, 1891. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted.—Address: J. J. DAILY, 3 67 Hinds Post Office. THE NEW ZEALAND SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS. A Public Meeting will be held, in th.c Council Chambers, Aahburton, (By kind permission) TO-MORROW, 11th inst,, at 8 o'clock. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Business : To arrange for the establish ment of a local branch of the Association in Ashburton. M. MURPHY, •?!■■ f 68 Secretary. fi RAND; Tf» VENING rjONCERT IN AID OP THE CONVENT SCHOOLS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. St. Patrick's J>ay, TUESDAY, MARCH 17th. PROGRAMME. Part I. 1. Piano Duet—St. Patrick's Day-Mies E. Devane aiid Master F. M'Teague. 2. Soug—Killftrney ... Mr E. Higgins. 3. Dance—lrish Jig .. Mr M. O'Loughlm 4. Song—Farewell to Erin... Mrs C. M. BrooKe. 5. Quartette-The Chafers... Messrs Milsoni, Flower, Lewis, and Black. 6. Song—The Meeting of the Waters ... Miss T. Butler. 7. Comic Song—Quite English .. Mr Lewis. 8. Dance—Highland Keel ... Lagmhor Highlanders. 9. Song—Eileen Alannah- .>. Mrs Crisp. 10 Vocal Duet—Very Improper Indeed Mr and Mrs Flower, 11. Comic Song-Killaloe... Mr E. J. Fooks. 12. Dance—High Cauld Cap ... Light Per formers Interval of 10 minutes. Past 11. 1. Piano Duet—Canary Bird Quadrilles Miss E. Kelly and Mr J. H. Brooks. 2. Song—Davey Jones ... ... Mr Black. 3. Glee—Beware ... Miss Steel, Mrs Burfoot, Messrs Lewis and Black. 4. Dance-Highland Fling, Mr D. McLean. 5. Comic Song—All Awful Little Scrub Mr Lewis. 6. Vocal Duet -Spring and Summer Misses T. and M. Butler. 7. Song—Easy if you only know the way c MrTlower. 8. Comic Song Mr E. J. Fooks. 9. Song—The Shamrock ... Mr E. Higgins. 10. Trio ... Messrs Milsom, Flower & Black. \\ s on g , ... Mrs Burfoot. V 2. Dance—Hornpipe...Messrs N. Fitzgerald and T. D. O'Sullivan. 13. Glee—Good Night Beloved ... Company. J. H. Bkooks, Conductor. ' Front Seats, 3s ; Back Scats, 2s. Doors open at 7.30, to commence at 8. 3§63 ■I fill XT7 E ARE CASH PURCHASERS Seconds Wheat in any quantity A.t, I-ligrheJit Marfeetßates* ROLLITT & CO. 2 121 STEPHENS "OR OS, TEPHENS J3ROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First Class Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons, are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also in China Kaisow and Monin", both of excellent quality. In addition to the abovo we have secured for this district the sole right ot selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Go's IEAS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated in other parts of this and Uie adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation ir. recommending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful in putrring the agency for this town for "•^"^motlFbuit sauce, Cheapest and Best in the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods in Stock of Best quality —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE,, CHIISA WARE, HOLLOW ARE, CROCKERY, &c. JT.B.—AII GOODS purchased from us can be "returned if not satisfactory. fgg* Satisfaction being our motto. "%3| Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE ASHBURTON PHILADELPHIA, 1876, HATJTHAWA Y'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS ,i NECESSITY in every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Sljoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " Tlie Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. C. L. HAUTHAWAY & SONS, °-31 Conyressstreet, Boatou,



CANTERBURY WOOLLEN MILLS ANNUAL PICNIC. '-pHE Committee desire to thank all JL those who so liberally .subscribed towards the prizo fund of the above. 1 A. BRINGANS, 3 63 Secretary.