Bannerman of Dandenong

I rode through the bush m the burning noon, Over the hills to my bride ; The track was rough and the way was lonp, And Biiimerm-m of Dandenong He rode along- by my side. a day's march oft'my beautiful dwelt. By' the Murray streams m the west: Lightly lilting a gay love-sonjr. Rode Banncunan of the Uarrlonong With a bl«»od-red rose m his breast. "Red, red rose of the western streams," Was the song he sang that day— Truest comrade m hour of need— Bay Matlunn* his peerless sv,eed— I had my own good grey- There fell a spark on the upland grass, The dry bush leapt into flame ; And 1 felt my heart go cold as death, And Bannerman smiled and caught his breath, But I heard him uamrt her name. Down the hillside the fire-flood rushed, On the roaring eastern wind ; Nock and neck was the reckless race— Ever the bay mare kept her pace, But the grey horse dropped behind. He turned m the saddle—" Let's change, I say !" And his bridle-rein he drew, He sprang to the ground—" Look sharp !" he said, With a backward toss of his curly head, " I ride lighter than you !" Down and up—it was quickly done- No words to waste that day !— Swift as a swallow she sped along, The good bay mare from the Dandenong— And Bannerman rode the grey. The hot air scorched like a furnace blast From the very mouth of hell — The blue gums caught and blazed on high Like flaming pillars into the sky ; The grey horse staggered and fell. "For your life!" he cried—"for her dear sake, ride !" Into the gulf of flame Were swept m less than a breathing space, The laughing eyes, ai.d the comely face, And the lips that named her name. Slid bore me bravely, the good bay mare- Stunned and dizzy and blind, I heard the sound of a mingling roar, 'Twas the Lachlanriver that rushed before, And the flames that rolled behind. Safe, safe at Waranga gate, I fell, and lay like a stone. O love ! thine arms were about me then, Thy warm tears called me to life again, Bat, O God ! that, I came alone ! We dwell m peace, my beautiful one And I, by the streams m the west ; But oft through the mist of my dreams along Rides Bannerman of the Dandenong, With the blood-red rose on his breast. —Australian paper.

THE LOSS OF THE "ELLEN."

TERRIBLE SUFFERINGS OF THE CREW.

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Svdnbt, July 23. Intelligence from Seal Rock light house states that the barque Ellen (not Helen as previously telegraphed) has foundered, and that the boat, which was attempting to make Seal Rook, contained the only survivors, and these were reduced by three owinjs to a cap size. The Ellen was a barque of 499 tons, and arrived at Newcastle from Noumea on June 17. She was under the command of Captain Stephens. (Received July 24. 10,45 a.m.) Syonkv. July 24. Particulars of the loss of the barque Ellenarenowtohand. SheleftNewcastle for Noumea (not Auckland as at first re ported) on July 3, with .seven hundred tons of coals. Qathe 9th, when two hundred miles off the coast of Austra lia, a. fierce gale began to blow, with high seas. The vessel made bad weather and .commenced to leak, and it soon became evident that she was sinking, The crew worked the pumps continually for three days, and then abandoned her, the water being up to the decks. A boat containing all hands left at noon on the 12th, and an hour later the barque foundered. In the hurry the crew forgot to bring away a supply" of fresn wa-ter > an<* only ,a very poor supply of food was found m the boat. Night set m and with it began an unbroken chapter of suffer ing. The. boat was headed for the coast, but fell m with more heavy weather. The waves broke over the little craft and threatened to sink her, so that while one half of the men pulled the oars, the other half had to bail her out to keep her afloat. This went on for some days and night?, with the natural result that the constant exposure to the fury of the elements, combined with the want of water and no nourishing food, soon had an effect on the men.' The captain wjis m hopes pi being picked up by.', a passing vessel, l>ut 'whpn 'iiltpr a couple of days no sail hoye m sight he 104 heart, and gradually sank and died. The steward jssq' died, and two sailors who were Washed overboard by a sea had to be ieft 'fa £heip fate. .An^6l' sailor clelirium jumped " overboard and was frowned. This left four men m the boat—the chief officer, McGinnity, and three seamen, named Gporge, Campbell and' Pefjersen. The first three were drowned }i) attem.ptine' to land on the sputh beach of Heal Hock. The sur vivor says they were nine days without water and two days without fowl, and their sufferings during the time they were m.the boat were terrible. Peter sen is unable to give the names of the crew. He is still very weak. •

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE COLDSTREAM GUARDS' MUTINY.

Loni>on, July 2i>. It is alleged that the facts regarding the mutiny among the Coldstream Guards have been much exaggerated.

THE PRINCE OF NAPLES.

The Prince of Naples, eldest son of the JLing of Italy, was warmly wel fcohieft on ""liis' arrival m London', though supposed to be travelling in* cdgHito.

RIFLE SHOOTING.

England won the Kolapore Uup at

Bisley, defeating t!.e Canadian team by seven points. The Victorian team did not compete.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

In answer to a question m the House of Commons, Mr Balfour ex plained that the niaximnium amount available for the relief of the laborers on railway works m Ireland was £14,000, which was fast being re duced. Seed potato loans amounted to £27,700.

SHIPPING TO AUSTRALIA.

The Australian Mutual Shipping Company is arranging for a steam service to Australia.

[Beerived July 24, 10 40 a.m.]

RUSSIA AND FRANCE.

St. Petersburg, July 23. The officials at Cronstadt are trying to arrange a national reception of the French squadron to-day, equal to that extended to the German Emperor m England.

DESTRUCTIVE WEATHER.

Berlin, July 23. Gales and floods have done immense damage m Germany.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso, July 22. Bahnaceda will retain the presidency until the rebellion is quelled. Twenty officers suspected of being implicated with the rebels have been shot by the President's orders. An attempt to poison rebel traders has failed.

BEHRING'S SEA.

Washington, July 23. Sir J. Pauncefote, acting on half of England and Mr Wharton, on behalf of Mr Elaine, Secretary of State for the United States, have verbally arranged to arbitrate over the Behring's sea dispute.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

The miners of Knoxville threaten to ekterurinate the militia. Unless they are overpowered by the troops who are advancing, the difficulty is by no means settled.

PHOENICIAN REMAINS IN AFRICA.

Capetown. July 22. Explorers m Mashonaland believe they have dicovered historical remains and pottery of Phoenician origin.

CAPE FINANCES.

A Bank Bill has passed through the Cape Parliament, establishing a guaranteed note currency against Government stocks.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received July 24, 11.35 a.m.)

THE "CAPE YORK."

Sydney, July 24. The ship Cape York has arrived from London, and removed the anxiety caused by finding wreckage bearing her name at the Chathams.

THE VICTORIAN RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS.

Melbourne, July 24. Mr Shields m introducing an amend ment to the Railway Bill strongly con demned the Commissioners. The bill proposes to icmove the construction < f branch lines from the Commissioneis' control.

GREAT FIRE AT DROUIN.

Eleven shops m Drouui township, 57 miles east of Melbourne, were burnt down last night, The damage is estimated at £10,000.

THE FLOODS.

The floods fund has reached £13,000,

CLASS AGAINST CLASS.

Adelaide. July 24. A National Defence league has been formed to prevent th« exercise of un due class influence m Parliament.

ALLEGED SHOOTING OF BLACKS.

Policeman Wiltshire, under whose orders it was alleged two blacks were shot at Fink river, has utood his trial and been acquitted. There was not a tittle of evidence against him.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Trndc* «n«l JUtltur Council. Wellington. July 24 The Sydney Trades and Labor Council have written to.the local Council thanking ' them for thesr congratulations, and adding "we have, a solid party of thirty-six members, and the .lumber will be greatly increased at next general election." A Chrqav Ca»«. A remarkable case was hearJ in the *R.M. Court to-day. A man named Win. Thomas sued Alexander Grant, a sheep farmer, of Hawkes Bay, for £10, amount of a cheque cashe:! by plaintiff. Grant swore jie never received the money and that the ' signature \yas not his. Witnesses expert in handwriting believed the cheque was a forgery. The 11. M. gave judgment for the defendant, and ordered the cheque to be impounded with a view to ulterior proceedings A ChmiiNtV Trail <•. A bankrupt chemist, named Gall, has made a statement to the Official Assignee which may prove something sensational. He bought his business o* the representa tion that it would yield him £16 or £17 per week, but alleges that the return was only £o—hence his bankruptcy. He ad'Jed some particulars as to the alleged nature of the business carried on by the former owner of i\ startling character, for which that owner, who was represented by counsel, threatens a libel actions- - JDewtli from Expoajtr*. . EUVNNBBTON. July 24. A man mimed Alphonse Bosire was found dead this morning at Blackball track, about two and a half miles from Brunner. He arrived hero with the last lot of free laborers, from Dunodin, and is said feo belong to Akaroa. The supposed cause of death is exposure. Fount! »«a«l. Dukeuin, July 24. Bridget Biggs, aged fifty-one, one of the abandoned class, was found dead in front of the Grange Hotel, Hanover street, at 6.45 this morning.

Postal and Telegraphic Returns.

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corresponding quarter 1-st year. Auck land received £4736, Chrsrchtirch £3654, Dunedin £435.°, Wellington 14767. The value of the Government telegrams transmitted during the quarter just ended was £6983, against £6337 m the June quarter of 1890. Tn the June quarter money orders to the value of £159,453 wore issued, as against £147,586 m the corresponding quarter of last year. •Savings Bank transactions show de posits £500,943 and withdrawals £421,487. In all the towns the deposits exceed the , withdrawals, except al Greymouth. where the -withdrawals exceeded the deposits by £551. Last quarter the value of postal notes sold was £19,846, against £17,333 m the corresponding quarter last year.

Wellington, July 23. The postal revenue for the quarter was £45,925, against £47,028 fr.r the corres ponding quarter last; year. Auckland collected last'quarter £5959, Christchurch £5178, Dimedin £5116, Wellington £6329. " The-telegraphic revenue for last quartet • w»q £27,447, against £24,981 for the

The Coptic arrived at Hobart at four o'clock tlria morning, and saitad for Welling ton at 1 p.m. She brings thirty-two pas sengers for Australia, and fifty for New Zealand. At the MigiVr.il•.'s Court o-day, before M sn's 11 Thoinis ;<»i A. Hiiiriton. J.PV;, a man nan:<:d John Doivnic, from Methver, was committ' d to Sunny si c Asyl. m, on t c certuicate of Drs. Twe.d and Leahy, for JU sacy. Mr J. L. Brown, builder, sustained severe sprain, of the muscles and tendons °ne if iiis legs while lifting a heavy weig K\.at week. He was confined to his liou (i for some days, and though now progressing favourably, is still only able to get abou very slowly by the aid of crutches. * The Elgin .School Committee held an ordinary meeting on Tuesday evening last, j Present—Messrs Hoaten (chairman), John ' Cochrane, Kennedy', Dwyer, Letham, and Scott. The report of the commission on the late enquiry was received, and in some respect 3 was considered as reflecting on the Committee. The resignation of the Master, the receipt of which it was decided not to acknowledge, was accepted. Mr Hoathen drew the Committee's attention to a stack of straw in the school grounds, and it was decided to request the Master to remove it (but on no account to burn it), and to mend a gap in the fence by September 1, failing which the Committee would do the work at his expense. After business of minor import ance had been transacted the meeting ad journed I The following is from the " New Zealand Times": —"Where are the unemployed": We fear they live in the land of bunkum. Such ti noise has been made about them that the Government has been forced to set up a labor bureau, to establish our Industrial Department and set a Minister over it. The result has been startling. Three or four Weeks the department has been at work. During that time it has brought to light a great and steady demand for labor in the country. It has proved what we all suspected that the profits of the meat trade supply an inexhaustible fund for the improvement of the country. It has proved, at the same time, that labor will not take advantage of this money. Twelve hundred acres of bush felling at. one place only stand ready for the workmen, and none come. In face of that it is time to close the ' bureau,' and let the unemployed shift for themselves. If the exodus is made up of people who will not work when they have the chance, let us make Australia a present of them ; we are better .without them. The discovery of this fact is a new development which must be faced." A very attractive exhibition was opened to-day in the Orange Hall. It consi?ts rof a collection of upwards of one hundred works of act —paintings in oil and water-colors, plaques, Japanese work, China, rare en graviogs, and a number of other curios and articles of vcrtu. A China tea set exhibited is upwards of a century old. The paintings comprise a number of the works of. local und English artists, and include the whole of the prizes in Mrs Homershani's and Mr J. L. Higgs' avt unions. The exhibits have been lent by Mrs Hoinershanr, Mrs Pearson, Messrs John Orr, A. Buick, F. Ferriman, J. L. Hijrgs, J. C- Duncan, A. Bull, J. McCregor, P. McMantt^, L Causey, W. C. Page, R. Klston. A, Bnll, F. T. Parkin, W. C. Davis, H. M. Jones and others, and the collection is the best c*-cr got together in Ashburton. The "side-shows'" include a •' ptnny-iu-the-shop" electrical machine, md several novelties of a startling character. Thdre will be a musical performance this evening and to-morrow afternoon and even ing, and a refreshment st-all---ainong this contributors to which are Messrs Aulsobrook and Co., Christ-church, who have sent a collection of fancy biscuits—will also bo open. The exhibition will bg open tins evening from sevgn to ton o'clock, and to: morrow afternoon from two to six and frqni seven to ten, and all should pay it a visit. Holloway's Pills. —The Great Neeu.— The blood is the life, and on its purity our health as well as our existence depends. These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contaminations, and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole system healthily stimulate sluggish organs, repress over-excited action, and establish order of circulation and secretion throughout every part of the body. The balsamic nature of Holloway's Pills exercises marvellous power in. giving tpjje to debilitated and ijprvoijs ccmstjtutums.. These Pills dislodge all obstructions, ljotU in the bowels and elsewhere, and are, on that account, much soijght after for promoting regularity of action in young females and delicate persons who are naturally weak, or have from some cause become so.

THE ASHBUBTON GUAKDIAN, FRIDAY, JULY 24, 1891.



-| RMVOLUTIOX - ; C A. S II V E £.1.8 US CREDIT. i... L . m I, * .r% * -- ■-.■ .-,1 "TTNDER the old system of " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad Dobts,  LJ etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorganised 5 our Business and decided to sell for CASH ONLY. * In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit of Ready Money we have made the following reductions m our prices, viz., — Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 80s, reduced to 05s. Cash. ' Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 90s, reduced to 75s Cash', L Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 955, reduced to 80s, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure [ '*. ■ (usual price) 22s 6d, reduced to IDs Cd, Cash, Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure . (usual price) 255, reduced to 17s 6d. Cash, Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 27s 6d, reduce! to 20s, Cash. SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only 655, Cash. SPARROW & BKEBYMAN CiSH TAILOESA; OTTTFITTEIIia, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. '' Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPAB.ffQWS IS MOST TTCONOMICAL AND TpPPECTJVE. *. PACKETS RETAIL, Is BACK. I). THOMAS, *T HAVE A BUYER FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER. D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. ■■: D, THOMAS] f (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGEN"J\ VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBI7 R T O N )ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live St»ck. Tinvald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE] —§§—. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS ■ o—— rpHE demand for good Land m Large and Snail Far.ns has again arisen an every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing either fco Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by siring me promptly full particulars, and I can guarantee if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorlitantjthat a'sab ■will be effected. A proper registry of all Lands f Sale is rigidly k D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON ~THE~]JEW.iraiTr^' "LUXENE," Safe, Brilliant, Economical. FOB. SALE IN TINS Oil CASES. 10. Jill ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JTUBT" IjAWDED—Ex OTAKr, Paperhangings, Paperhanginp. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 OASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LIKING. W. H. Collins and.Go. M TIMBER & COAL MEKCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI I?isuraiiGo Company : Grey Valley Coal Cuiqpuny. 3E3AST STREET



T. BULLOCK LAND FOR SALE. 500 Acres, Raneiiata 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Wakauui Plains. 372 Acrea, near the County Saleyards T. BULLOCK. CHBAP PROPERTIES. SHBKP COUNTRY. —800 ACRE! Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres good land, Farm House, and. othei Buildings on tht property. 4-roomed Cottage at Tinvvald. £200.—Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, -|-acre, Cos street. £115.—Three-Toomed Cottage and |-acre section, Grey street. £135.—Five-roomed House ii Cox street, with J-acre section and shed. TO LET.—4-roomed House m Peter Street, West. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir able Suburban Property fronting the Domain. t'hould prove a very good hives nienl. Apply to T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to lend at 6 per cent on iirst-n'ass security. Apply to T. BULLOCK CONVERSAZIONE AND \RT EXHIBITION. ORIGINAL ! NOVEL 1 ! NEW JJ ! A SHBURTON f OD6E, Vocal and Instumental Music, ORANGE HALL, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 24th and 25th instant, Each day, Afternoon, 2 to 6 ; Evening, r to io. Grand display of Oil Paintings and other Pictures lent by the prominent residents :>f Ashburton, besides 1001 other choice exhibits of Art, Nature, and Utility. Refreshments. Come and see ! Admission: Adults, Is; Children, 6d. ■ 7J.Q6 m C*RJbJA.X SUCCESS W OF THE CJHEAP Q LEAKING QALE OF S- W AI.CORN & CCS STO O IC EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lades Jackers, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untriinmecl Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. B3T N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S Od REDUCED TO IS Sid S W. Alcorn & Co Boots. Boots. Boots. GOOD NEWS FOR ASHBUiITON. J. BISHOP BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton and district thai: he will open the shop at th« corner of East and Moore Streets with the largest and best selected stock of B>ots and Shoes m Canterbury. The goods were personally selected by him fmm the very best manufacturer m England at a large discount for Cash. If you want the best Boots m Ash burton for the least money come to the Direct Importer and you will get them. COME IF YOU WANT CHEAPNESS. COME IF YOU WANT QUALITY. Don't Hesitate but Oom© itigfl»t Away. SEE WINjiOWS FOE EXTRA UBDINARY VALUE. THE SHOP WILL BE OPEN ON Tuesday, July »8. ?§l3O ON SALE BY THE T7NDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS 'of EVERYJ DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND lIOMEB U S H . Also, — GKEY VALLEY NUTS, firewood :post>s, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &q JOSHUA^TUCKEK KAIWAY fIESEPtYE, j WEST STREET. OFFIC : Cornei oX Tsmered 1 and Wes styo3^s x next Mv Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia A$V AT R4KAJA3



LOST—IOs REWARD. JOST, between Rakaia and Ash burton _J on Main (South Road, an Irish frieze Overcoat. Finder rewarded <»n returning to Mail Office. 7 134 SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. THREE SHILLINGS a Hag,.in Store, I or 30s a ton delivered. 7t128 1). THOMAS^ NEW ZEALAND BIBLE TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY. Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade, (Opposite the Mail Office.) f |IHE Agent of" the above Society has X opened m the above shop with a Large Stock of Evangelical Literature. FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. 7*113 ; CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. MEMBERS are reminded that the next Tngleside will he held m the Oddfellows' Hall, oh FRIDAY, 24th inst., »t 8 p.m. The last Ingle.side of the season will ha % fancy dres* one. The date for holding She same has been altered to FRIDAY, August 14. J. SEALY, f*t23 Hon. Secretary. thhTrtandard Fire Sc Marine Insurance Ooiii pnny OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL—£I,OOO,OOO— STERLING. FIRE and Marine R;sks accepted on all descriptions of Property and klerchandi.se; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of 'rerniuni. : Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions op Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, 114 Saunders 1 Buildings, Ashburton. , )ISSOLUriON OF PARTNERSHIP. VTOTICE is hereby given that the LN Partnership hitherto subsisting •etween John Clark, of Ashton, farmer, nd Joseph Caiuns, of Ashton, farmer, fading together m co-partnership at Lshton under the style or firm of Clark IND Cairns, has this day been dissolved >y mutual consent. The farm and msiness will m future be carried on by he said John Clark solely, who will pay .11 debts due by the late firm, and Avho .lone is entitled to receive and give eceipts for all moneys owing to the said ate firm, Dated this twenty-first day of July, .891. JOHN CLARK. JOSEPH CAIRNS. Witness— Edwi). G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton. 7 12.1 IMPOKTANT NOTICE." TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. j\ixon, Tailor, Of CmusToiiunuH, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m 'fancied Street, :orner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. f^* J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires 10 comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed, n the latest fashion. J.N. is from one of the best; houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and '*s confident to ;iye entire satisfaction to customers who yill bo disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUl'l' THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancmsd Street, Ashb.vr.ton:, & Colombo Street CIIKJgTCHUReiI. 6 1 * » » * » » » » « * FOR * ; SPEEDY CURE; consult * PR, T,EASTOE ABBOTT, * "If QUEEN'S WALK * (CffOiUe Town Hall),] * « MELBOURNE. SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH !! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS Ail! OISIMMT. THIS UNIVERSAL MFDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD BJSQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS ! Purify the Blood, in^JAffc tone to the Nervous Syßfcem.j and act most power fuHy yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Headr aches," Tremblings, with Lassitud<j a^d, general debility puicxly vie^d i$ the potent free oj[ t^psa weß-known Pills, am] t}\?s. a,ve m their efficacj '■^ FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples ancj bojls, better than o.r\y oiher family medicine known, THE O4NTMKKI HA^ A W;(MD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any otho known salv3. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m, aU THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES" ouring Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing G andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for •illeviating the oxornoiating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never a to remove Scurf mid every species of .4kin disease, The Pills and Ointment are manufuc tured only at 78 New OxHrd st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by al vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for uf« m almos every language. jgj?" Purchaser should look to tiw abel on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street I/cndufl hey are spuriouuf THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz : — IF PAID IX ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6a 6d, by p,^ 8^ W „ Half-year... 12^^ by post 15s Otl i Xear/,;" ".'.'.' SJOa od,' by poat 26k Od it' BOOKKl) Per Quarter ... 6s 6il, by poat 8s Otl .  Half-year... 13s Oil, by post, lfe Od ! „ Year 26s od, by post 32s Od ! Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, is paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ;, ■tf booked, 4s each. Stampsltna^ be. eyt iw myment?



/ \DDFELLOWS' HALL, JULY 2 r, Transformation TraiisftMHiation Transformation See To-morrow's tulvo.tUetnent. 7 131 MRS C. HOMERSP AM'S AKT UNION. fpHE Drawing of Mrs Homei-sham's JL Art Union will tako placu <it Mr D. Thoma'H office on MONDAY Evening, at 8 o'cloch. PETEK WILLIAMS, 7 147 Hon. Sec. and Treas. i__ _______ _=ai TO LET ON LEASE. 912 AOBKB 912 Shepherd's Bush, Survey District. ffIENDEItS are invited for the lease -*- for 6 years, of R.S's. 32,155 and 32,156 containing 912 acres. It is all m its native state. If so desired U.S. 32453 containing 250 ACKB3 250 Close to the above, can be obtained for same'terra making altogether 1162 acres. 'lenders received up to MONDAY, 6vd Wust. The lushest or any tender not necessarily accepted. tbullooKj g 145 Estate Agent. TO LET ON LEASE. 1000 ACRKS 1000 rnENBERS are invited for the lease for X seven years of 1000 acres, being R.S's. 28976, 29149, Colristieam Road District, the property of Mr F. Arenas, Christchurch. It is fenced with well kept live fences and divided into pad docks. About 120 acres m Wheat, 50 acres ploughed, the remainder m English grasses, well watered, with County Water Races. There is a six-roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Implement Shed, and other buildings on the property. Further particulars on application. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to MONDAY, 27th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 795 Auctioneer and Estate Agent. "" Cottage and Section centrally situated m Tinwald. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mus Dinah Cairncb-oss, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — T.S. 150, Graham's road, Tinwald, contain ing 1 rood (; perches, on which is erected a newly built Cottage of 4 Rooms, with superior Cooking Range, Cupboards, and other con veniences. This Properi ty is centrally situated, being not far from the Railway Station. Healihy Position, Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7§11& Auctioneer. ™ HORSE ARCADE. SATURDAY, 25th hist., at 2 o'clock sharp. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros., in structedby Mr John McDowell, will sell as abova, the following :— 8 First-class Draught MARES and GELDINGS ; all good workers and subject to trial. ISpleudid Dog Cart MARE, five years old, by Quamby. Will be shown m harness. "I Djg CART ; almost new. ■i Set Dog Cart HARNESS -J Farm DRAY and HARNESS. We gall special attention to this sain. The horsps are sold for no fault, The owner-, having completed, putting m his crop, law no further use for them. Sale at 2 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7+135 Auctioneer. ir'jOHN 7 G RESTELL has re ceived instructions from Mrs .Joseph Clakk, to .sell by Public Auction at his Arcade, Ash button, o,n TWO 1--Acre Sections 1, at Tinwald, Nos, 76 and 89, fronting on the South Jioiid, and situated between the properties of Mr -'. Heaeltiue and Mr W, H. Smith. Sale at 11.30 JOHN G. RESTELL, l\ M, RICKMAN, 7 125 Auctioneer. AiHISTOX^ARCADE ~AND HORSE BAZAAR. SATURDAY, JULY 25. SPECIAL ENTRY. Account of a client, — MR J. G. RESTELL will st)l hy auction as above,-t ---3 Young, sound, Draught HORSES, with a trial. -j DRAY and HARNESS for the above JL horses. JOHN U. RESTELL. F. M. RtCKMAN, 17|H4 " ••jtyctioh^r. r JS'i<ECIAL""ENTRYr S A T U R D AY, JULY 25. "OEDSTEADS, Tables, Chairs, Cots, 1) Drawers, Fender and Irons^ Q,il. cloth, Mats, Crockery, Hardware, etc. ALFBEft HARRISON, ? 14a Auctioneer. " RANGITATA BRIDGET" WEDNESDAY, -HlhY 20, 1891, Mil D. THOMAS will Sell by Public Auction on the above date,— 9^lO FIUST °H(->»S HOGGETS. K.^v MERINO EWES, m Lamb. OA PORKEUS ;uul STORES. T|ie Grand Entire Draught Clydesdale YOUNG TAIERI TOM. Full Pedigree at Sale. A Draught MARES and GELDINGS, sound and staunch. 1 Grey MARE, 4 years, by Rouser ; very fast ; carries a l.'idy. ■ 1 Chestnut MARE, 5 yeais ; good m 1 double and single harness. 1 Bay GELDING, 7 years ; very JJQO,^ i» double and single h.o.v itt i e&£. 1 Trap MARE, very. yoQt't"" X q?oy (pHDUtff } n sjmnd Hack. I two/Yea^OUl Draught COLT, by Early B Morning. - i G COLTS amf FILLY ; broken to saddle. V j 1 Four-wheel Dog Cart, nearly new. r 1, Spring Trap, very strong. ii. Spring Drays, nearly new. 1 Thfce-horse Dray, m good urdey. A quantity olj ( La^e^ and Ifeinjges. li\rgv« (quantity of Firewood, and a lfirge assottment of Fruit and » Forest Trees', &c, &c. D^ THOMAS, Auctioneer, 7^X24 Ashburton.



A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons; The most reliable apparatus sver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and Sin to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAJER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. leg Ovuaw Machine Refrigerators, FiHetd, SeUiWgenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or M idicinal Drinks, '"! • ' l: ' • ALL GOODS GVARANTEKD. Cataloo t'Ks Post F^rf, H J. Wkst & Co., S^imford' Works 116 118, fcsouthwark Bridge Road" London, 5.33,



u.s.s co jprfjP^ u.s.s., co It If UMON STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. WINTER EXCURSIONS TQ MELBOURNE ' ' ' A'f SPECIALLY UEbUOED FaUES. A TRIP EVERY FOUR WEEKS. Saloon, £6 ; Steerage, £3. Return Fares, £10 and £6, Tickets and full p.irtioukrs GEO. 'JAMESON, \ Agent, Aslilnirton. FUNEItAL NOTICE, i | HE Frieuds of the latcGKO. Whith I (Late Scott's Hotel, Timvald), arp respectfully informed that his funeral will move from Ashburton Hospital on SUNDAY, the 20th iwst., at 1.15 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery, BAKKR BROS,, 7 148 Undertakers.



True economy. To purchase Countoss Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex] ce«ss of astringency Ninian Hyslop, and Co.'s " Imperial *| Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the- Tea Plantations.—(Advt )