TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association

AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE. London, June 30. Baron de Worms, replying to Admiral Field, said it was unnecessary to press the Australian colonies to fortify King George's Sound, since they were advancing the works as rapidly as possible. CRICKET. Cambrilge University won the annual cricket match with Oxford by two wickets. CABLE KATE REDUCTION.

Cable rates to Queensland and New Zealand will be reduced by 4cl per word, being the amount of reduction on the Indian transit rate. WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

It is announced that Western Aus tralia will shortly issui a £100,000 four per cent loan, at slightly below par, THE KHUBDISH OUTRAGE. Sir J. Ferguson, in reply to a ques tion, informed the House of Commons that the Shah of Persia had despatched troops to enforce the release of the British girl who was seized by the Khurds. THEATRICAL. London, July I. The " Nautch Girl," at the Savoy, is a success. This is the opera in ■which Nellie Stewart refused to appear on the ground that the part was not strong enough.

IRISH AFFAIRS. Mr Parnell, speaking at JBhriss, accused Mr T. Healey of being a liar and slanderer who had deserted every party and bitten every hand that cherished him. He also asserted he had joined the Fenians, and violated the oath he took to them.

EDUCATION. The Education Bill in consequence of the alteration in the age limit, which has been fixed at a maximum of n'ftean, will increase the annual vote by £200,000. The minimum age is bow reduced to three.

THE LIQUOR TRAFFIC. Cardinal Manning, speaking at the Catholic Conference, said the drink trade was the most potent political influence in England, and the Govern ment waa a sleeping partner in it. He praised the efforts of the Temper ance Alliance to mitigate the first, LADY MACDONALD. The Queen confers a peerage on Lady Macdonald, widow of the late Premier of Canada.

THE BACCARAT SCANDAL. fcir W. Gordon Gumming has been removed from the position of Deputy Lieutenant of Elgin. BRITISH TRADE RETURNS. The quarter's revenue shows an in crease of £445,000. The principal items in excess are those which give evidence of general prosperity.

BICYCLES FOR SOLDIERS.

St. I'etbesijuko, July 1. The Russian Government is ordering bicycles for the use of infantry.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

Vienna, July 1. The general feeling in Austria is one of satisfaction at the renewal of the Triple Alliance.

THE KAISER'S TRAVELS.

Berlin, June 30. The Emperor was enthusiastically welcomed on his arrival in Heligoland. Amsterdam, July 1. The Emperor of Germany has arrived here on his way to England.

TURKEY AND BULGARIA.

Constantinople, J ime 30. The Porte will shortly issue a decree legalising union between Boumelia and Bulgaria, and recognising Prince Fer dinand as sovereign of Bulgaria.

EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.

Rome, June 30. A severe earthquake was experienced »t Verona.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso June 30. The President's troops attempted to penetrate into the province of Tacna, but were repulsed. New York, July 1. Details of the war in Chili received here state that the crew of the torpedo launch Gerelva plotted to desert, but one of their number refuised to join, and informed the commander of the Government torpedo cruiser Lynch. He pursued and captured the de serters, who were starved in filthy cells, swarming with vermin, before they were finally shot. Citizens who are suspected by the Santiago Government of leaning the insurgents are made to walk on redhot iron and whipped in order to extort a confession. There are ten thousand insurgents at Iquique waiting to march on Coquimbo.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE FLOODS. Sydney, July 1. The flood at Wagga Wagga h sub siding. NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE. The revenue for the financial year ending yesterday shows an increase of £783,000.

PARENT OF MEMBERS. A curious point has cropped up, in connection w^th the payment of mem ber's. ' |t appears, that payment only applied to last Parliament, and that $he i^ew Hquse will require to pass it again for themselves. Sir H. Parkes adheres to the opinion that the pay ment of members was only in force up t® the time of dissolution, but he has stated a.case to the Attorney-General for decision. This is a serious matter for the labor party, and many others, because, although the Lower House may pass the payment again there in reason to believe the Couucii will reject it.

OBITUARY.

'■' MfouiouitNE, Jiily \ Dr. JamfS Georgia Beaney, senior i urf eoti to ikt Melbourne hospital, \k

■dead. He hsis bt-ijueatl ci the. bulk of Ids property, which is considerable, to charities in "Melbourne, and the city of Canterbury, in Kent AUSTRALIAN FEDERATION. In the House of Assembly last night, the Premior moved the general ap proval of the Commonwealth Bill. The discussion on tre motion is pro ceeding.

THE NORTHERN TERRITORY.

Adelaide, July 1. The Government favor the proposal to shift the boundary line of the northern territory from the 2Gth parallel of south latitude, which is the line of demarcation between it and South Australia proper to the 20th parallel.

QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Brisbane, July 1 Parliament opened yesterday. The speech from the throne made no reference to federation, and regretted that the prosperity of the colony had been seriously affected by the recent shearing difficulty, owing to which the expenditure had considerably exceeded the revenue. In consequence of the increased expenditure, the Government were now called on to observe the strictest economy.

Australian News.

(FKOM OUR CORRESPONDENT.) Melbourne, June 22. The Bernhardt boom is the biggest that the theatrical world has seen. £814 the first; night and an average of over £500 per night ever since, which gives a return of about £3500 for the first week. Of this amount, it ia understood that the fair Sarah receive* £120 per night, one third of the gross taken in addition, and also £40 a week for 1• el expenses. These sums together give her £720, £1166 6s 8d and £40 making in all £1&26 6s Bd. The Williamson and Garner management have the balance £157313s 4d. Of course they have had the heivy expense of the Theatre to pay, rents, lights, band attend ance and so on, probably £400 per week, and their preliminary expenses must have been enormous. The total receipts for the three weeks have not been far short of £10,000 of which, under her agree ment, Madame Bernhardt receives close upon £6000 ; the remainder, after pay ment of expenses, being divided between Messrs Williamson and Garner and Messrs Abbey and Grave. | JA serious aspect of the general depres sion in Melbourne trade is found in the fact that various leading houses in Mel bourne have found it necessary to reduce the wages of their principal employes. | This has been done very quietly j the men concerned readily acquiescing seeing that there is no help for the moment. At present it has only affected the highly paid managers but ib must presently go a little Lwer down in the scale. Land owners will begin *> feel it presently since people who receive smaller incomes will not be able to pay the disproportionate rents exacted for houses and as there is no scarcity of empty houses of all kinds the threat to remove unless the rent is lowered has brought a good many land lords to a compromise. Lady Hopetoun looks all the better fcr her journey, bub she preserves her inac cessible and generally discontented ap pearance, and apparently does not care much for the society in whißh. she finds herself. Indeed she has frequently ap peared to be exceedingly ci oss and, con sequently the Government House parties are not wonderfully agreeable. Lord Kopetoun too, looksdelieate,and although he is always pleasant in manner and sensible in speech his comparative want of weight tells against him, The prepara tions for the reception of guests at Go vernment House are more elaborate and expensive than they were, but the gracious manner aud winning courtsey of Lady Loch art conspicuous by their absence.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON- THURSDAY

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, li.M.) Deunkenness.—-a. man who hacl'been once previously convicted —two years .ago was fined 5s and coats for having been drunk the night before. Unregistered Dog--,—Edward Ede was fined|los and cos** for having had an un registered dot' in his posse?Von. William Green, Si ig "You, and James Johnston, were each dealt with in the same way. Civil Cases.— S. W. Alcorn v William Monro, £1 13s Id—judgment for amount with costs, by default. K. Alcorn v Henry Zander and James Keir, as trustees in the estate of Weymouth Roberts, £13 17s. M_r ft. M. Cuthbertson for plaintiff, Mr Pumell for defendant. The claim was one arising out of an arrangement for the liquidation oj: the estate of Weymouth Roberts. The main body of creditors had agreed to accept a composition, but, mean while the threshing machine belonging to the estate had been carried on through the season. Plaintiff claimed that he had undertaken to supply the machine camp with groceries daring the season only on the understanding that the whole of the machine account owing to him would be paid. Zander had undertaken to do so, as well as pay Tasker's similar account. Believed the amount of both ac counts had been deducted from the wages of the men who bad consumed the goods. James Tasker gave evidence to the same effect. Weymouth Roberts had the same understanding -ibout pay ment of the machine accounts, which had always been paid out of wages. The amounts had been deducted from the mens wages. James Sawlo., who had i driven the machine for Mr Robberts, said I he and the other men went on with the machine only after receiving the written guarantee (produced) from the trustees that the wages should be paid in full. These were paid less the amount of the tucker bill, which was stopped in the due proportion from each man. Henry Zander, one of the trustees, said that the understanding in regard to payment of the machine accounts was limited to the time during which the trustees had carried on the machine viz;., from the date of the creditors' meeting. Never had any idea that the trustees were to pay the accounts for the whole season, and when Messrs Alcorn and Tasker made the claim—the amount now sued for—the creditors held a special meeting, and declined to lecognise any prsferential claim. The matter of settling up with the men had been left wholly in the hands of Mr Roberts, whose orders on the t: usteee in that respect had all been honqved. Could not say whether Roberts had deducted ! the amount of the tucker bill from the men's wages. James Keir, the other trustee, corroborated the previous wit ness's evidence. R. S. Bean and F. Nekes, creditors in the estate, gave evidence as to the decision of the creditors not to give any preference to machine camp creditors, before the taking over the working of the machine by the trustees. His Worship said it was evident that an agreement had been entered into to pay the men's wages in full. It was quite evident they had not been paid in full when the deduction for supplies hat! been made. He would therefore give judgment for plaintiff with costs.

POTITICAL.

(from our parliamentary corres pondent.) Wellington, .Tuly 1. The New Plymouth Harbor Boarc Committee sat to-day and decided to tak< no action until the Committee are ir possession of the whole history of the matter. Great interest is felt in the meeting oi the Public Accounts Committee to-mor row. It is expected that drastic measures w»U be recommended, nofc improbably the abolition of the Audit Office., On r/it that come disclosures of jobbery at Auckland are to be made shortly, in which persons in high positions art impli cated. THE BULL'ER LION RAMPANT. It was generally expected that the Hon Mr McKenzie would reply to Mr G. F. Richardson this afternoon, but the pro ceedings were several times interrupted, particularly by the discussion begun by Hon Mr Bryce on the propriety of allowing the Cancellation of Legislative Council" Appointments Bill to pass the first reading. It passed after some warmth of discussion, Opposition mem bers holding that it was of an unconsti tutional and revolutionary character. The second interruption was caused by Mr O'Conor, who quoted from the Dunedin "Star" a paragraph of a report of an election? speech by Mr Fish, in which he cast some aspersions on the character of Mr O'Conor, and called for an explana tion. He moved the adjournment of the House, which Mr Guinness seconded. Mr Fish disposed of the matter easily by remarking that it would be a very'bad precedent to establish to allow hustings speeches to be brought up and flung about by one member at another. Mr Taylor also spoke, and the House was disposed to treat the matter as a joke. Mr O'Conor was dissatisfied with the explanation, and protested against the jocularity of the House. The matter then dropped, the tnotion for adjournment being lost, for Mr O'Conor's wrath does not excite much real interest. Mr McKenzie was then sailed upon to reply on the financial Statement. CHE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS. Regarding the Appointments Cancella tion Bill there is little doubt there will be a good deal of excitement. The proposal to pass an Act cancelling certain tppointments made in a constitutional manner to the Upper House is of such a startling and unprecedented character ;hat all eyes are opened very wide indeed. The gist of Mr Rees' Bill is this—The wearable sets forth that the appointment )f eight new members of the Council, as ecommended by the late Government, v^as arbitrary and subversive of the iberties of Parliament, the Government laving at that time lost the confidence of he House and the colony. The Bill irovides that after the passing of the Act he following appointees be declared ncapable of sitting till re-appointed by h.'. Governor:—Sir H, Atkinson, and Heesrs Fulton, Bowen, Ormond, Stewart, iVhite, and Johnson. Thac it will pass he Heuse 1 am pretty sure, but the Jpper House will kick over the traces lit his to a certainty, Phoujd it pass into aw, what may nob pass ? THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE, , The memorandum of the Auditor general, reviewing the evidence adduced iefore the Commissioners (which is of a uglily sensational character, certainly) is ixcellent reading, but it is partly an .ppeal ai muericordmm, and partly a note if fear ; for the accomplished and, public servant wh.o presides, over he Audit Department knows pretty well >y this time that the death-knell of his >ftice is tolling, and that great changes re at hand. THE RAILWAY PLOUGH. To-day the Public Petitions Committee onsidered the petition of two publicans mm Westland, who asked compensation or losses tyustaingd through removal of heir houses, caused b}' railway works. The Committee deferred their decision. SIR GEORGE GREY's HEALTH. Sir Cfeorge Grey is very much better, >ut he is not yet in the I-Jouse, He ecefves a stream of callers; daily, how ler, and is still available as a fount of aiowledge, and a souvce of light. Sir Jeorge is rapidly passing into t\\e moim* Rental $t ige. He }s a grand memorial o{ he past, "a, philosopher and guide, but lobo !y thinks of adopting him as a traotical leader. Tho labor party want is approval and value his verdict, but hey don't want his actual leadership. He 3 a counsellor, probably the be*t in the rorld, but as an Executive officer Oh ! vhat a failure he would be. ' The Hon Mr McKenzie's reply to the lon G. F, Richardson was X n ;thy and xhaustive, and deah: with all the counts f the indictments brought forward by Ir Richardson, These points disposed f, Mr McKenzie spread all canvas and an before the wind at a great pace. He lad with, some difficulty carbed himself diile he, dealt with particular charges, mt these disposed of he addressed him. elf to the aggregated accusations, and to ,i\ exposure and denouncement of the uisgovernment and partiality of the itkinson Ministry. Here he felt free to ibandon hunself,and he did so in earnest. There was some dramatic force in the situation, when, referring to the W.%% (states being in the hands of a few, he inrollgd *md displayed before the Op )ositl»3U as a banner of defiance >i map of Canterbury and Otago, on which these arge holdings were shown. " Here are ;he big estates, some of them, sir, md lam going to have the map com pleted. This evoked quite an unusual i>ursb of applause, in the midst of which :he burly jMinistor wiped his perspiiing brow, and took a draught of water, and then declaring that he would do his duty to rich and poor alike while he was m office, and snorting defiance at the Opposition (who were by this time look ing very glum), he sat down amid great applause. He was succeeded by the Hon. Mr Mitchelson, whose style was a great contrast to that of his predecessor. Mr Mitchelson carped at the manner, more than criticised the matter, of Mr McKenzie's speech Mr Earnshaw suc ceeded at ten o'clock. He, like his colleague, Mr Pinkerton, was terse, clear, logical and in earnest, but he was also guarded and never lost his temper. He spoke till the supper adjournment. HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID* The Petitions Committee having ex amined into the petitions of tho Ash bur ton County and Borough Councils and other local bodies, praying for an amend menfc of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board Act, allowing these bodies con trol their own funds, find that an, altera tion of the Act is absolutely necessary, ami recommend that without delay Go vernment take the, matter into considera tion. TBB IE ARQH;A SKAT. The Government will support the can didature of Colonel Frasev for Te Arohi. AUCKLAND SCANDALS An investigation into the affairs of a local body in Auckland has resulted in the unearthing of a pretty batch of scandals. Members of public bodies have been found contracting for these bodies, and hiding the facb under the thin veil of agency in receiving payment. Another public body has been found to be in the habit of evad ing the Stamp Act; and other peccadilloes have been discovered. The cat is but just oub of the bag, and I think fehere will be some fun in the near future.,

UCBNSIX*. New provision's have been added ip Mr Joyce'a Licensing Bill, the principal of which was as follows:—lntoxicating liquors shall nob be sold nor supplied at any railway station w^tKin a licensing die

1 iri.t,-where the poll of tl;o ■ ratepayers has determined that |no licenses of any kjjod may Ir>granted, nor may any packet license be granted by the licenring com mittee of such a district. The employ ment of hired barmaids is also virtually prohibited. [PER PKKsS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington. July 1. A deputation from the Wellington Single Tax Society waited upon Sir George Grey this morning, and presented him with an address congratulating him on his safe return to the colony, and upon his having again entered Parliament. .Sir George, who ia confined to his loom suffering from an attack of lumbago, brought on by a cold caught at Captain leaser's funeral, said he was glad to receive the deputation and expressed sympathy with the views held by the Single Tax Society. A meeting of members was held this morning, when a Committee, consisting of Messrs Thompsen (Auckland), Palmer, Rees, and Earnshaw, was formed to advo cate a trial of Vaile's system on some section of the New Zealand railways.

I* TFP 1 ABII V. tRT v GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JULY 2 **#*



r —- - r * j HPJ um!erKi^i>o:l lmsjii"'''i j)lt>nsure in **## tt # # * 4 5 oiFeiiu^ a ]:i;gc st< c!» '» (lie follow- * ' : "^~" { . ng trees, plants,. etc., which are now rOn v ' ready, for' planting:—Apples are all * ODCCmw 01 IDC • iwice.graifccd on blight proof stocks and UlttUW uUIIL ''' ,'uannteod to keep clear of the woolly * *^B "•"•■*■ %**#■■■■ ipliis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, CONSULT . \, berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of fche » y l^U 11N O WAL. IS best varieties, Pinus Iniignis, 1 and 2- * (Qpi—i. «-»JWIM .; * year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year+old, « MELBOURNE* .» Pinus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce, j * —£ —« * i i i y~*« Norway Spruce, Metiziesii; also 100,000 • ; •.•■" Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; and _. T/^ . „ _ T ,_ .XT . WTV _ . xr/ i,r» finrvnct 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best in CTGAR DIV^ rr.^S??iS^ NCYGOODS the district. Oome and see for yourselves. EMr'OKlt M. A.ll kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, _.__. _,__ . „„„ , Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas' CZfARRY FRIEDLANDER has n> mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im- J-J- ceived a Large consignment of bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading New Goods m all Departments, and while varieties in Chrysanthemums. thanking both old and new patrona for N.B. Orders may bo left with Mr W. 0. fche hearty su PPorfc. accorded to him since Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East stjreet. All recommencing Business, would take this ordeisby post shall receive my prompt °PP ort!""&,!£» .»««««■»» ?AMB^«m*W*°V PpiiCati<m Every k™fr™co kn™^use* JAMES PORTER Clifton Nursery, of the i ced of fche very y^. qualifcy <>66 Allenton, Ashburton. curable in the American Markets. rrr ——■ A full Siock of Pipes to suit overy THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND ta ß te, and an abundant supply of 1? < MOV T>T7l>/^Q IT/\T> v Smokers' Requisites. AswJVri« i-^-V U& « , . I CIGARS of the very best Brands ; also- l l®ll^™^ r e. Latest Novelties in CIGARETTES of every description, in- W J ancy and Artistic Needlework direct eluding the latest " Temple Bj^r." from Home, In addition to the above Urs Adams nAi»»nFwnr« Has opened .pedal Lines in APRONS, {» Practised in our S«loon as an Art, «id- PINAFOREf§, Ladies', Children's and Ladies and Gent emen win fi yd that the Infants' CLOTHING fcast: e an(* 8*;l^ °* an a" c Pro''eflSor are a* SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by th«r ser.vice/ . . .„ . latest improved Knitting Machine. ExammaMon of our samples of Hair •= Agent for Mesdames Weigel and work wi!! bear ff g1" *£ff2%& Butteriok's cut paper patterns, and for Licensed to Sell STAMPS. for ietCt?^ rkS' Beßfatiar OiRC6, SALONS £FhoiFIUBE EAST STREEf, ASHBURTON. J:- .. EAST STREET. • •■■■■■'■. ( W, H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. -■ .. EAST STRBEIT i . Sparrow SHSerryman TTTISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, VIZ., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, §^* ENTIRELY NEW bTOCK. LARGE AIND CHQICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALIFY, OUR POLICY. Gentlemen.— 1. In order to maintain our reputation as " The Leading Tailors and Out fitters in the District " we will always endeavour to show the Largest and Best Stock in each Department and guarantee perfect fit and Best Workmanship in every garment to measure at the most reasonable prices. N.B. We wish it to be definitely understood that we do not take orders from patterns and get suits made up in factories (like slops), but we always employ jan efficien staff of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on |our premises. 2. We will not sell the so-called Cheap (low class) goods, which are really dear at any price, but every article we recommend we will be prepared to guarantee to give good wear. 3. By strict attention to business an:l carefully studying the interests of our customers—which we deem to be the only legitimate way b> o\ tun their confidence and permanent support —we trust -we shall always merit and icjeive your esteemed patronage Assuring you of our best services at all times, We are, Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, SPAEROW & BERBYMAN TAILOBS .A-lsTlb OTT^PITTEES, 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBtiRTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPARROWS IS MOST TpCONOMICAL AND TT^FECTIVE. cU Jlj if: , PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. T HAVE A BUYEIt;FOR FREEZEES AND FAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER. IX THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. a*- 1"" '■ '- ■'■' '■ — —■■ .. . — —->■ ■ - ■ * ■■ i ■ ■"> D. THOMAS, ' '• (Late ofJ"Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOICan! GRAIN BROKER, ' ASHBURTON, 'I -)ANS"'Negotiated. Weekly SalesJ oil L:vo Stock. 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. Clearingjsaleu as ]>2r arrangemert,- ' IMPORTANT NOTICE] - I—§§l —§§ TOJttY CLIENTS AND OTHERS fF|HE demand for" goodJLand in Large and Small Far us has a?ain arisen, an ' every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing eithec i to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving me T promptly full fparticulars, and I can guarantee^ the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitant, thatji sal^Uwill,,bo[effected 4 A proper registry of all Lands fo Sale is rigidlyiwpt rC  P- THOMAS, |^^ -: ASHJ3UEIW



.m. jm.rn.jLM \/\r Mmxm MMMmw Stock must be REDUCED- ,£|ooo —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, md the prices niusb clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BIRDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE i THE BARGAINS. W. H, Collier " The Corner. 9' WITH. TEET« WITHOUT TEETH CHRISrCHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Oashel and High streets S. M™ AND C - SURGEON DENTIST And at Dunedin anl Westport fTTE have gained ihe FIRST AWARD VY at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the I greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect tit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Cojtfortablk Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge, Arrangements can be made for part as monthly payments. ADMINISTERINGNITROUS OXIDE 3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for AdHuni&foratton sa. Extraction, 2a Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by I^SX* ****•'* vmom^



i CHEAP PBOrK!' I'lKi !) £200.—Dwell-!i -' Mi:so <f five room*, together with tw.. .suctions. I-acre. Cox street.. £115. — Three-ioomcd C<>tt»ure and Jf-acre section, Gi^y street. £135.—Five-roomt'd .House H Cox street, with |-acre section aivl hhed. FOR SVLE.-Ei^-.tjiciv.s < cry desir able Subui-fian Property fronti tin Domain, 'fc'hould. prove a very good; inves inent. Apply to [ ' T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to at 6 per cent on first-clasd security. A pply to T. BULLOCK MONEY JO LEND. TI/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of £100 TOj£sooo .7or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. :~ANDREW ORR "WIIAHOLD HIS GrBEAT ANNUAL SaLE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, For Ome Mouth, COJUMENCIXG Saturday, June 27. ■ ■ The Greatest Bargains EVER SEEN in ASHBURTON. JUST PURCHASED, A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK OF FEENOH CASHMIEES AND MEKLNOB, At less that HALF PRICE Will be offered during the Sale at *S MOjjClj FOUMER PKICEwS flCl Andrew Orr. { —— _______ _ _ GLEATIING SALE i i AT £ "the mm;:



", ■ J^HOftHS..'..' '.' ■"..■• _' SPLENDID EATING POTATOES THREE SHILLINGS a Bag or 80s t t'»n, delivered. 6 87 D. THOMAS. BULLOCK'S A B CADE. SATURDAY, JULY 4, 1891. MR D. THOMAS ha? received in structions from Mr A. Graham, Timaru; (who is giving up farming) to Sell as above by Public Auction, at 1.30 \p.m. 5 DRAUGHT HORSES, all first class workers. i D. THOMAS -7 13 Auctioneer. ~~ "sales at 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-July 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN-July 24th, 189J, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs Wheels and, Feltox, and Hibbs will be happy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 7 3 Ashburion. MR GEORGE JAMESu'u Sheep for Sale. C\f\f\ 2 and 4-tooth CROSSBRED \j\J\) EWE? in lamb to Eng lish Leicester Rams, in good condition, a good line, ■— ALSO— 1 C\f\r\ Ilalf-^re4 LAMBS, a very j. \J \J \J superior lob. GEO. JAMESON, 7' 5 Ashburton. MILES AND CO: YINWALD ~SALIiYARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed to Sell by Auction on TUESDAY NEXT, a grand line of . prrf\ Fat SH.EEP, two and four- QOU tooth, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 7*9 Agent. DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE. MESSRS MILE? «fc CO. are in structed by Mb, John Bell to Sell by Public Auction at BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATUKDAY, JULY 18, his most compact FARM, of 231 acres 231 situate at Flemington. The Land is of first-class quality, is divided into seven paddocks, well fenced, and supplied with water. The Buildings include Dwelling house of seven rooms, Wash house, &c, Stable for six horses, Chaff-house. Sixty-one acres are sown with wheat, forty acres are in oats, twenty-five acres are ploughed ready for sowing; the balance is in grass, Easy Terms. For further particulars apply to GEO. JAMESON Ashburton, Or MESSRS MILES & CO., Christchurch. J. T. FORD, 7+B Auctioneer. ASHBURTON ARCADE HORSE BAZAAR AND GENERAL MARKET. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR JOHN G. RESTELI. will sell by public auction on SATURDAY, JULY 4. On account of Mr W. Linus ay, -I Superior, SPRINGCART HORSE, JL sound, and quiet in single or <!§ ible harness. Account of a Client, 3¥oung sound, staunch DRAUGHT HORSES. Account of Mit T. Gjraham, IBay MARE good in all harness. Trial. Account of a Client, 1 Superior Dogcart HORSE, quiet and good in single or double harness. JOHN G. RESTELL. F. M. RICKMAN, 7+15 Auctioneer. ""Important notice. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. IVixon Tailor, Or Cheistohukch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises in, Tancred Street, oorner of Arcadej in all branches of Tailoring, (3T J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed in the latest fashion. J,N. is from one of the best houses in Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Street, Ashburton, & Colombo Street, Christchurch. 6.152 ALL Claims against the, late W. B. Moss are requited toTbe forwarded t© A. H. SgcßiF, Ashburton, at oii3e. 7 10 XMPOUNDED at Ashburton, by J. , X Hale, one Bay Gelding, Draught, white face ; no vjs\bfo brand. If noi cl»imsd and expenses paid, will be soW 3% of "The Inip»undin<- Act. 1884 " on July 3, at twelve o'clock, noon. JOSEPH HALE, 1 HH Poundkeeper,



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Public Notices _, . _________ _ f RENDERS wanted at once for Stubbing J. and Grubbing gorse on the Laghmor Estate, For particulars apply DONALD MoLEAN, 6 211 Laghmor. ASHBURrON COUNTY COUNCIL. rpENDItRS are invited for :- ---1 A. FENCING PLANTATIONS—S4S chains fencing, in three contracts. PLOUGHING andHARKOWING -191 acres, in two contracts. PLANTING 35,000 TREES-in lots. Particulars at County Council office. Tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent in on July 3, at 11 o'clock a.m. By order, WIILIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Ashburfcon. June 27, 1891, 6|.223 T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, CHRIST CMUItCIE. Branch Office—-East Street,



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