lid each; pelts, 2d to 7d each; wool in bags made to 6|u; pieces to 2£d ; hides, all tinder 501b, l|d per 1b; between 50lb and 601b, 2d per 1b; 601b and over 3d <, calfskins, 3d ; out, damaged, and bulls' hides at Id per Ib. Rough fat, 2Ad per lb.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

[I»ER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

THE BANK RATE.

London, July 2. The Bank rate of discount has been reduced to 2| per cent. THE LATE SIR J. MACDONALD The Imperial Federation League propose to erect in St Paul's cathedral a memorial tablet to the late Sir John Macdonald. | SPORTING. At Newmarket to-day Mr Daniel Cooper, the Australian sportsman, purchased a yearling colt, by Barcal dine—Catherina, for 1400 guineas. THE KAISER'S TRAVELS. German Anarchists and Socialists in London are preparing for a*hostile demonstration upon the arrival of the Emperor. The police are prepared. JOURNALISTIC. " Titßits " and the " Strand Maga zine" are being floated by the pro prietoi'," Mr Newnes, into a limited liability company, with £400,000 capital. Shares will be reserved for those in the bookselling trade. THE PRINCE OF NAPLES. The Prince of Naples, heir to the throne of Italy, will arrive in London on July 22. OBITUARY. Mr Henry Major, F.S.A., Literary Antiquarian and keeper of the Printed Books Department of the British Museum is dead. WARNING TO EMIGRANTS. London, July 3. The Emigrants' Information OfEce, at Westminster is issuing a warning to emigrants who propose to go to the Argentine territory. ,

INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT.

Washington, July 2. President Harrison has issued a decree granting Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Switzerland copyright in the United States. LABOR QUESTIONS. The Pittsburg ironmasters have agreed to a new scale of wages, which it is believed will secure harmony among the workmen. Buenos Ayees, July 2. The Provincial Government of Cata masca,'which was overthrown by the insurgents, has been restored. London, July 2. The P. and 0. Company locked out a number of stevedores who refused to load the steamers Chusan and Mirza pore on a holiday without extra pay. The Company retained shipping federa tion hands, and the stevedores to-day attacked the federation men working on the Britannia, and rioting resulted. Paris, July 2. The Mayor of Paris, fearing dis order and the necessity of guarding buses, has withdrawn the licenses for tlie present.

THE KAISER'S TRAVELS.

Amsterdam, July 2. The Emperor and Empress of Ger many were accorded an enthusiastic reception on their arrival in this city.

RUSSIA AND SERVIA.

Bbiigradb, July 2. The King of Servia will shortly pay a visit to the Czar at Moscow.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

Vienna, July 2. An impression' prevails in political circles here that the renewal of the Triple Alliance will precipitate a con flict with Russia.

AUSTRIAN RAILWAY RATES.

The State railways in Austria have reduced the rates by from 10 to 40 per cent, and the private lines have followed suit.

THE FOOD SUPPLY.

St. Fetbksburg, July 3, The Russian Government is buying large quantities of wheat for starving peasantry in the province of Kasan. THE EUROPEAN SITUATION. Great satisfaction is felt in Russia at the announcement of the young King, of Servia's visit to the Czar at Moscow. Sofia, July 2. The police have arrested several Russian spies and plotters here. London, July 3. It is reported that Prince Victor Napoleon will be received by the Emperor of Germany .during his visit to England. IRISH AFFAIRS. The Irish Land Pnvchase Bill ha s passed through Concmittee of the House of Lords. The Irish hierarchy, with the excep tion of the Bishop of Limerick, have signed a resolution calling upon the people to repudiate Parnell's leader ship.

THE CRISIS IN PORTUGAL.

Lisbon, July 3. The financial crisis in Portugal is still unabated.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso, July 3. A clerk in the British Consulate at Santiago has been arrested on a charge of complicity in the desertion of a Government torpedo launch, which was afterwards captured by the Lynch. The President denies that prisoners were tortured.

CHINA AND FRANCE.

Paeis, July 2. The occupation of Luang Prabang, la Siarn, by the French, is semi-offi tfaily denied.

BOER MOVEMENTS.

Capetown, July 3. The Chartered Company's police prevented a hundred armed Boers from crossing the Lirupopo River into Mashonaland, and arrested their leader.

WATERSPOUT IN SYRIA.

Constantinople, July 3. A waterspout destroyed two villages |n ssy»» lives were lost.

ANTI-SLAVERY PROTOCOL.

The signatory powers to the anti slavery protocol &r?, postponing the time within which the armament must be ratified to enable France to recon sider her determination.

ERUPTION OF VESUIVUS.

Romp, July 3. The eruption of Mount Vesuvius is increasing. A Brazilian tourist who had paid a visit to the mountain was suddenly enveloped in smoke and fell into the crater. THE SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKE. San Fkancisco, July 3. A salt lake has been formed since an earthquake sit San Jose, in Lower Cali fornia. PARTED LOVERS. Bucharest, July 2. The betrothal of Crown Prince of Roumania to Miss Varesco, Maid of Honor to the Queen, lias been aban doned under the pressure of public opinion. THE ROUMANIAN DYNASTY. The Roumanian Cabinet insists that the Crown Prince shall only marry a European Princess.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE FLOODS.

Sydney. July o. Hundreds of miles of fencing in the Gu da*ai district have be n washed away by the floods.

COLONIAL SILVER COINAGE.

Melbourne. July 3. The Premier has resumed negotia tions with the Imperial authorities con cerning silver coinage at the Melbourne and Sydney mints. FEDERATION. The House of Assembly rejected Sir Bryan O'Loghleu's amendment refus ing to sanction the Commonwealth Bill unless the principle of one man one vote was incindecl. STEAMER ON FIRE. j The steamer Culgoa, which has arrived from London, narrowly es caped, destruction by fire during the voyage. Her officers report that one night, when the vessel was 300 miles from Capetown, and duringl a heavy gale, fire was discovered in the hold All the fire extinguishingappliances on board were brought into requisition, and it was only after g^eat difficulty that the fire was got under.

QUEENSLAND FINANCES.

Brisbane, July 3. The revenue for the financial year just closed shows an increase of £138,000 over that of the previous year. The debit balance on June 30 was £1,303,000, the deficit having in creased by £334,000 during the year.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, July 3. Mr Walter Dignan, a solicitor, son of the Hon P. Dignan, M.L.C., was found nt ten o'clock this morning in his bath moaning. He has been using a mouth wash with carbolic acid in it for his gums of late, and said he had taken some of his mouth wash. He was put to bed, and medical aid obtained, but he died in an hour A bottle was fund containing carbolic acid used for the mouth wash under a medical prescription, also a bottle of Dent's phenolen, Mr Dignan had jbcen in ill-health lately. Feilmng, July 3. Harry Noble, of Feilding, cut his throat iv an outhnusb at Halcombe this morning. He is likely to recover. NapiEli. July 3. In the Supreme Oouvfc, in the case of the Bank of New Zealand against Ilore Herehere, for trespass on part of the Mangatoro run, formerly the property of Mr G. D. Hiimiin, but now belonging to the Estates Company, judgment was for the plaintiffs for £50 and a perpetual in junction against the Natives. The pro perty is Maori leasehold, and it was endeavored to be shown that the part trespassed upon was not included in the lease. Wellington, July 3. A middle aged man named Gibson Turton, formerly of Dunedin, where he was a partner in a firm of solicitors, was found dead this morning in a yard attached to the Victorian restaurant. Deceased

lived in a shed near by, and a man who occupied it with him states that he last saw Turton at eight o'clock last night. He paid no attention to his being away all night, as he was in the habit of doing so. Deceased's wife and family reside at Dunedin, Turton has lately been in ie duced circumstances. It is believed his life was insured for £500. At the recent Labor Conference a fede ration sdieme applicable to the Trade and Labor Councils of New Zealand was drafted. The object is to form a delibe rative and representative body, possessed of special knowledge of matters coming under their cognizance, which by aggre gation of power can enforce the carrying out of legitimate and necessary reforms. An insurance scheme was also suggested, on the following basis :—Supposed that 4000 Unionists agreetosubscribeto fch .''pro posed insurance fund, 1 h jsum of £100, less 2i- per cent, for working expenses, could be paid at death to the widow or next of kin, I y paying one levy of Get per member for each case of death. Other suggestions offered by Conference wero a building accident scheme and a co-operative store scheme. These matters have been under consideration of the local Trades Council, but no decision has been come to. An exhaustive report of the Wellington dele gates to the Labor Conference was re ceived at the Trades Council meeting and adopted. Fong Kum, Chinese merchant, was to day fined £100 and costs, on a charge of importing thirteen packages as still wine which were discovered to be Chinese spirit?. Defendant gave notice of appeal. While Mr Vincent Pyke was mounting his hotel steps last night he tripped and fell, receiving rather severe injuries about the head and tace. He was carried into the hotel, and a. doctor was soon in attendance. He is progressing favour fiV)l v Dunemn, July 3.

' The annual meeting of the Protection League was held to*night. A suggestion was°made that the League should amalga mate with the "National Liberal Associa tion. A resolution was passed congratu lating the Premier on the liberal and progressive policy contained in the Financial Statement, and expressing the hope that he will endeavor to have the anomilies of the Customs tariff removed during the present; session. There wore only about ten persons present, Invercargill. July <$■ . The sharp frost has broken up and win fell to-day. Yesterday morning lOdeg of frost were registered, and ice was bearing on standing water, which rarely happens here. , , Joseph Walters, a painter employed at the Five Hirers estate, yesterday mining mentioned to the men living in the hut with him that he had stru«k his head against a projection while jismg from ma

bunk. Shortly after he f.-l! into a coma tose state, and died bef -rs a do :<>r arrived from Luuisden. Two school Ooiuniitt:ius it; fcVj district recently passed resolutions caMinsj upon people to refuse to allow pupils to be taught from Whitcombe and Tombs' publications. At the Education I3dard to-day, Dr. Hodgkinsou gave notice ta move—"That the Committees be in formed that the Goveruor-in-Councii aud Kducation Boards have the regulation of Kiioh matters and not school Committees." —It was decided to set apart one day in the year to be observed as Arbor Day throughout the district. .

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

[VER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wellington, July 3. The Council met at 2.30. IN COMMITTEE. The Council went intoCommitfc >c on t! • following Bil'a, which were reported with slight amendments, and ordered to be read a third time next Tuesday :—Pro moters' and Directors' Liability Bill ; Partnership Bill ; Repeals Bill ; Indecent Advertisement Bill. The Companies' Memorandum of Association Bill was committed, reported without amend ment, read a third time, and passed. The Council rose at 8.20.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

July 3. The House met.-it 2.30. Mr liees said he wished to call the Speaker's attention to an article that had appeared in-the Wellington "Evening Press " the previous night, referring to Mr Jackson Palmer, a member of the House. He nuved thafe the article was a breach of the privilege of the House, and said he considered a more gross attack had nob been made on a member of the House for years past. Mr Smith (New Plymouth) seconded the motion. He was one of those who believed in the liberty of the Press and liberty of speech, but he considered the newspaper which published an article like the one referred to should be "sup pressed." Mr Ballance, in reply to a question of an lion, member, said he thought the House should certainly proceed further if the motion were carried, as the attack made on Mr Palmer was one of the grossest he had ever heard of Sir John Hall, while admitting the article was an improper one, pointed out that of all the cases in which the House had come in contact with the Press, he never knew .11 instance in which the House had come out of the fray with dignity. Mr Scobie McKenzie did not defend the article, but he asked whether any thing that had appeared in ib was nearly so bad as the statement made by Mr Ballance that Judge Edwards was an impostor, masquerading in the Courts of the colony ? Mr Bryce expressed the opinion that the article referred to was most unfair and i uncalled for ; but he could see no good in fighting the matter further than passing the resolution. Mr Secklon contended that the House (should unite in putting down pro ceedings of this kind, and should protect a young member, who, it was admitted on nil sides, had done nothing whatever to deserve the attack upon him. A large number of members spoke on the question, after which tho motion was put and carried on the voices. Mr Rees then moved, "That John Laws Kirkbride, publisher of the Wel lington 'Evening Press' bo summoned to the bar of the House on Tuetfitay next, at 7.30 p m., to give an explanation of the article." A discussion on the motion was inter rupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The House resumed at 7- 30 p m. Mr Jackson Palmer said he, wished the motion to be withdrawn, if the House permitted it ; so as to give him the right to proceed civilly, if he thought it desir able. He thanked members on both sides of the House for their expressions of sympathy. The motion was withdrawn, Mr Rees having expressed his concurrence with that stop. Mr Hutchison (Dunedin) then moved " Tl'at the House desires to express its regret that such a libellous and untruthful article with reference to the member for Wai temata should have been published in the "Evening Press,"

Mr Bryce suggested that in view of the I civil proceedings threatened by Mr Palmer the word " libellous " be omitted from the motion. Mr Palmer said he had not threatened to bring a civil action. He had only stated he might do so if he thought it desirable. The motion was then agreed to and the matter dropped. THE FINANCIAL DEBATK. Mr Mills (Port Chalmers) said the Premier's intention to replace the property tax had his sympathy but the Treasurer's proposals were of too specu lative a character. He was not one of those who thought substituting a land and income lax for the property tax would drive capital out of the country, but the uncertainty as to finance, find the fear of change from year to year, would certainly drive away capital. He could not support Mr Fish's amendment, but if the Government proposal." wero re modelled he might probably be able to support them. Mr Hutchison (Waitotara) ■ud he had been at some pains to discover the opera tion of a graduated Land tax, and he had found that the proposed taxation entirely failed to touch a large class of people who were specially able to pay it. Under the new proposals the Property tax would not be abolished but was perpetuated with additional evils. He could not look with favor upon an Income tax. There was one blot on the Government proposals and that was that no relief was offered to the great mass of people who were now suffer ing under direct taxation. He appealed to the Government in the interests of |heir party, and, greater still, in the in terests of the country, to make yet an other effort to reduce the taxation of the country. Mr O'Conor said he was a supporter of the present Government because he thought they had shown an inclination to adjust taxation and to settle the land. He did not think the Land tax would fall at all fairly, and as to the Income tax it ought to be progressive. Mr Blake said it behoved the Govern ment to be cautious in changing the in cidence of taxation, for if they made a mistake in calculating the effect of their new tax they would turned out of ofthe. Mr Rolleston, referring to Judge Edwards' case, said that the Government were bound by all conscitutional pre cedent to confirm the appointment. He hoped that he should never hoar again a speech so utterly inconsis'eut with the dignity of a Minister of thg Grown as that delivered a night or two ago by the Minister of Lands, He &everely criticised at some length the administration of the Land Department, and said that he was not going to sit still because of any threats* by the Minister of Lands n^ to what would happen if his puliuy was opposed. Ho wished he could think that Ministers had a desire to provide a remedy for the suffering people in the large towns, but his opinion was that the Minister for Lnnds ««id Minister for Education were not actuated by anything else but a desire to stir up class animosities, He was not a supporter of s tin?property tax, but he could not admit

I that a land and in3ome cax was an im provement on it. Speaking generally on the administration of the Government he thought they had fallen on troublesome limes. They had gentlemen on the Government benches who appeared to be oblivious of the m.iiti features of de mocracy and did not recognise the rdsj oijsibi ity of Ministers of the Crown. Mr Bucklnnd a lsa b[ o'<e. The House rose at 1.45 a.m.

ROAD BOARD.

SOUTH RAKAIA

The monthly meeting of the South Rakaia Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs Coster, Lyttelton, Stringfellow and McLean. Mr Lyttelton reported on therequiiel cutting at the top of the settlement. It would be necessary to make an entirely new oae, and a portion of R.S. 5147, the property of Mr Holmes, who would bo willing to let the land, conM be used. It was resolved to have the work done pro vided the land could be obtained. The annual accounts were audited and proved correct. It was decided to hold the adjourned annual meeting on Thurs day, July 16, at noon, and at the same time discuss the question of dividing the district into wards. The amount of rates outstanding was £30. It was dcci led to call for lenders for tussocking the centre of some miles of road, the tussock to be thrown on the side track. It was decided to form a footpath, and to put fine shingle on other footpaths in the township. Mr Lyttelton moved that shingle be used on the water crossing on Mitcham road. Carried, Mr McLean moved that a cutting be made te the sea beach on Mainwaring's j road. Seconded by Mr Lyttelton and caviled. It was reported that there was a dangerous sand blow near Mr G. Baxter p, and an accident had occurred there. Resolved to have repairs done where re quire'l. Mr Stringfellow called attention to the Kyle road, but the Clerk stated there was nothing very serious about the matter. Mr J, iStevenson after considerable discussion received permisssion to take a few loads of shingle for the charge of four pence per load. Contractor Brown asked permission to plough the tussocks on the South and Bushy Park roads, instead of grubbing. Mr Bruce wrote re purchase of gravel pit, and enclosing accouut for £2 10s and interest to date ss, and thought he should not be summoned for his rates whilst the Board owed him money. He enclosed cheque for balance of rates. Mrs Hartnell requested that ncr name be taken oft" the roll for the properties known as Jones' and Scott's. Granted. Mr Allan wrote re gravel pit on Anderson's land. Contractor Wilson wrote asking to have his account settled. rihe Clerk reported there was 13s Id due to him after the rates were paid. An account was received for auditing the accounts. Mr Mathias asked to have his name taken oft' the roll. Accounts for £143 10s were passed for payment. Mr Allan waited on the Board re sand on Hoggs' whare road, and suggested that the same be spread over the road and covered with either soil or shingle. He would sell an acre for a gravel pit some twenty chains away for £5 and cost of fencing, or give th*-shingle for covering the sand only free of cost. If this wad done before spring he would not hold the Board responsible for any damage to Acton estate if the spread sand was blown. oh to the land. The Board requested Mr Allan to make his proposals and conditions in writing, and the matter would be considered at the next meeting. Mr Strachan applied that he might be relieved of three lots of blue gum saplings purchased unseen, and on the description uf the Board's agent as good saplings at 15s per lot. He had only removed the pick of the fourth lot, and the stuft" was nearly all brush wood and not at all in accordance with the description. The Board decided that the lot interfered with must be paid for, and the other three lots put up to auction on account of the Board, thus relieving Mr Sbrachan of his pig in a poke. The members met on cemetery business and adjourned.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IKB. PKESSI ASSOCIATION.)

A CHARITABLE COLONIAL.

(Received July 4, 10.30 a.m.)

LoNBOJf, July 3. Mr W. G, Clapham, a colonial recently deceased, has bequeathed the sun: of £300,000 to charities in Gr«at Britain, Tasmania and Victoria. He, however, stipulates that Romanists are to be excluded from participation.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

The Duke of Clarence and Avondale will spend next hunting season in Ireland.

THE ROUMANIAN ROYAL BETROTHAL.

Bucharest, July 3. Queen Elizabeth used entreaties and menaces in her endeavors to overcome the opposition of the Ministers of the Crown to the marriage of the Crown Prince to Miss Varesco, her Majesty's maid of honor.

THE POSTAL CONFERENCE.

VIENNA, July JJ." The Postal Union closed its sittings to-day, and the protocol will be signed on Saturday,

THE JEWS.

Constantinople, July 3. Since the Czar's edict enforcing the departure of Jews from Russia, large numbers have made their way to Palestine, and it is now believed they are suffering acutely from pestilence and famine.

ANOTHER ROYAL BETROTHAL.

Sofia, July 3. It is reported thrt Prince Ferdinand whom the Ottoman Government has recently agreed to recognise on the throne of Bulgaria, is betrothed to Dorothy, daughter of Archduke Joseph.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso, July 3. Further successes of the rebel troops are reported, and the victors declare that a?i they occupied the town of IJnanco the CJovermnent troops fled.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 4, noon.)

NEW SOUTH WALES POLITICS.

{Sydney, July 4. The last of the elections took place yesterday, and so far as it is possible t« ascertain the following is the state

of parties :—Ministerialists 49, Opposi tion 50, labor 37, independent 5. As regards the policy of freetrade or pro tection, sixty-four adhere to the present policy of freetrade, while seventy-four have decl.iTO I for protec tion, and three? have not declared which way they will vote. It has been decided that Parliament shall meet on July 14. An analysis of voting shows that- Ministerialists received 86,000 votes, the Opposition, 60,000, the Labor tarty, 68,000 ; and the Independent, 13,000.

THE TASMAN SEA.

**Tlig Admiralty has, in accordance with the desire of the Science Associa tion of Australasia, decided to call the ocean which separates New Zealand from Australia the '•' Tasman Sea."

THE LABOR QUESTION.

Melbourne, July 4, Owing to the activity of the Labor Unions in view of a general election, a National Association has been formed to counteract their endeavors in the direction of returning candidates' to Parliament.

Countess 2*, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from »ny excess of astringency

TFF ABIU'? ?:TOs GJUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1891



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j TR RES. TREES. TRj)E& I 'TP HE undersigned han much pleasure in I offering a large stock of. the follow ing trees, plants, etc., which are now re-uly for planting:—Apples are all twice grafted oh blight proof stocks and guaranteed ,to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricia, Abies, White Spruce,/ Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macroearpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best in j the district. Come and see for yourselves.' All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bricato, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties in Chrysanthemums. N.B. Orders may be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application ./AMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 656 Allen ton, Ashburtoh.



\ J^ üblio Notices ___ T. G. R rSS£LL, BARRISTER and .SOLICITOR, cimiKT c in* me ip. Branch Office—-East Street, AiIIBIIRTOH (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCM, rpHJS Company :s prepared to advance L money on Freehold Property, in Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills •of Sale, Mortgages of Stock, Wool and ' Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of. the Company, East Street, ASHBURTON. 18. 6



THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBU R T 0 N, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices,— 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted in the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or sn'.all gardens. All the acrts have been tested in our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or in any way unsuitable for cu'tivation here, are rejected. Thiss system has been carried outatconsiderable expense during a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed afc the disposal of customers to assist in their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered in this district, probably in the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 in boxes for fencing. No risk in removal to a distance. And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Dougksii, and Meimesii (red and win to Oregon pine). Abies Alba, Spruce Fir Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. , 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And On?rants (very choice sorts), Grapevines. Filberts, &c. Also, an endless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found iv a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade, THOS, SEALY, (, South en<* of Bridge,



WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HO ME BUSH. i ,_ Also, —• GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &c: JOSHUA~~TUCKEK RAILWAY RESERVE," WEST STREET. OFFICE: Comer of Tancred and Wes stroats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIAI



3s 9d reduced to Is 9d S.W.- Alcorn & Co OrFsALE " BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, coals :



m- (3-RHJA.T SUCCESS fa OF THE QHEAP CLEABmG -SALE of ; ■ SW. ALCOIiN k CCS STO_C X.' EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK JL still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, afc STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK in DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackecs, Ulsters, Trimmed and Un trimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. 13^ N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price



THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. THE OLDEST VICTORIAN LIFE OFFICE. BONUS YEAR, 1892. THIS Association is the LARGEST INTEREST EARNING SOCIETY in New Kealand. The first Office in the world to introduce che NON-FORFEI TURE principle. It lends members half the sum assured. Takes them in nt NEAREST Birthday. And under its Non-profit Table assures at lower rates than any other Society in IS ew Zealand. Accumulated Funds exceed Last year's saving equalled 43 per cent of total income, T. B, WALTON, } Travelling Agent. I ARMmrf-nn I CHAS. BRaDUELL, K bllburtcm Local Agent, J i 5 230



•3d: A *4 THE ANNUAL MASONIC SERVICE will be held at the SOMERSET MASONIC HALL, ASHBURTON, on SUIfDAY, JIJXY 5, At 3 p.m. The service will be conducted by the Rev Buo Luxford, District Grand Chap lain of Canterbury, E.C. 1 The Public and visiting brethren are cordially invited. The collection will be for the sick and needy of the town and district of Ash burton. J. SEALY, R.W.M , Thistle Lodge, 627, S.C. T. M. JONES, W.M., St. John's Lodge, 1858, E.C. C. W. BAKER, W.M., Somerset Lodge, 1811, E.C. 6J222



ODDFELLOWS' HALL, JULY 27. Pink Terraces AND THE Tarawera Eruption WILL be given by a Grand Trans formation Scene, in connection with J. L. Higgs' GREAT ART UNION. Mr Crooks, of Christchurch, who has one of the finest Lime Light in New Zealand, is specially engaged to give a -GRAND— i Diorama Entertainment during the Evening. J. L. HIGGS, deciding to give the above, has caused the drawing of tickets to be delayed. Admission—Front seats, with chance in Art Union, 2a 6d. Pack seats, Is. P.S.- Holders of Tickets admitted first night only, 7t23



Public Notices • — I'jfIjNDERS. f pENDERS wanted at once for Stubbing X and Grubbing gorse on the Laghmur Estate. For particulars apply DONALD MtiLEAN, 6 °11 Laghmur. FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE friends of Mi Wai. Craighead X are respecofully informed that the funeral of his late beloved daughter Ethel, will move fro'n his residence, Allenton, To-morrow (SUNDAY), at 1 o'clock for the Ashburton Cemetery. BUyER BROS., 7 30 Undertakers. FUNERAL NOTICE. rIIHE Friends of Mit Bknoamix Bark JL are respectfully informed that the Funeral ofhis late beloved wife Fanny, will move from his residence, Alford Forest road, Allenton, TO-MORROW (Sunday), at 3 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 31 Undertakers. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SERVICES in above Church will be conducted by Rev. Archibald Treadwell, of Wanganui, on SUNDAY NEXT, July 5, and at Wakanui in the Afternoon. 7*27



D THOMAS _________ RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, ' AND METHVEN. D THOMAS, at the solicitation of . many Clients, gives notice that he will hold Sales of Live and Dead ! Stock by Public Auction as follows, viz., RANGITATA BRIDGE—JuIy 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS—JuIy 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock. METHVEN —July 24th, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs Wheelbynd, Feltox, and Hibbs will be happy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 7 3 Ashburton.