■hould think the happiest; moment m a. physician's life is when, by his skill and vigilance, ho raises the sufferer and sends Mm forth as the bread-winner able to work for himself and helpless children. I Brotherly love is our fundamental prin ciple ; relief is the practical observance of that principle. We don't substitute. prayer for relief. We never open a Lodge without prayer to the Great Architect, but we believe God expects us to do some thin? toward answering our own pray«rs. " Hitherto hath Cod helped us." Helped, it means we did something. The grapes won't be sent to the fevered patient if yon merely pray for them. You must take them yourself. Brotherly Love and Belief are the anti dotes of selfishness, selfishness—the curse of old civilisation. "I made me great works, I buildud me houses, I planted »• orchards,' *ays one ; those Fs m that second chapter of Ecclesiastes stand out like a great army of Grenadiers, but the religion of Freemasonry like that of Christ cfcanges the I into we, the my into our. I think it was Adam Smith who said that he believed if a man went to bed with the knowledge that the 400,000,000 of China would that night be destroyed by an earthquake or some other convulsion it would affect him less than the knowledge that the next day his little finger would be amputated. I don't think this is a fair way to put it. Where is the man who would not readily sacrifice his little finger if he knew it would have the life of a fellow man. Th« misery m the world is not so much the result of "man's inhu manity to man " as man's thoughtlessness. Bring home to your hearts the needs of your felloAV-ereatures and there will soon be relief. The rich are ready to help the poor, the gifted are willing to teach the illiterate, the strong are waiting to help the weak, when the claims of rlnrr less for tunate brethren are brought before them. We are realising that we ai-e not indivi duals merely but members of a race ; that w« are necessaiy one to another. The teaching of Freemasonry, and these ser vices are positive proof of this assertion. But I must be careful cr I may give an impression that Freemasonry favors poli fcical communism. Nothing of the sort! Political communism was tried m the early church and was found wanting. It would scon destroy capital, discourage in dustry, reward sloth, and favor deceit. There will always be m the world and m our craft men fwho are head and shoul ders above their brethren. The volume of the Sacred Law never condemns a man because he is rich. If we were all equal to-morrow we should be unequal mi Tues day. Mr Carnegie, the millionaire, replying t» a scathing article m the " Nineteenth Century," which called the millionaire a "social pest" a "creature of abnormal growth," shows that some men are certain to become rich amidst general prosperity, millionaires are found where the working classes ate most prosperous. There is not a millionaire to be found m China, Japan or India, two only m. Russia, more m favoured Britain than m the whole of Europe, and more comparatively m the United States than m any other part of the world. While we as Freemasons meet on the level, we, even m our Lodges, acknowledge there must be degrees of rank. We have the apprentices, the craftsmen, the masters, and those who are appointed to govern the Lodge. We are not all equally endowed, and notwith standing the fact that our political laws may be improved, giving equal privileges and rights to all, the time will never come on this earth, nor do 1 think m heaven, when there will b« perfect equality. Some men will rise m spite of unfriendly circumstances, opposing forces and contrary tides. We recognise these differences, but we also believe that the rich must be reminded that " whoso hath this world's good and seeth his brother have need and shutteth up his.bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God m him ?" The principles of our craft are—Brotherly Love be right, Belief do right, and Truth teach right. We esteem a man not for his greatness but for his goodness. Abram had material wealth, four footed wealth, but we admire him for what he was, because he followed himself at all times a b other. This brotherly love is not to be extended to the noblest only of our race, but also to those who are morally deformed, to those who are but skeletons of what they once were. Hold out the strong hand to the brother" who is standing on a sheet of j ice, whose footsteps are slipping—nobler far to save a man from falling than to pull him out of the pit when he has fallen. In conclusion, I would add, let us show to the world that Freemasonry is baaed on the eternal principles of righteousness, our actions must be found true by the line and plummet. The head architect condemns what is crooked and noh square. Stripped of metaphor, honorable motives and fair dealings must characterise our transactions. Freemasonry holds out the ; hand of true brotherhood jtq every man, ; it helps the unfortunate to pull against j feh« stream, In every clime it h^| a home, j m every land a brother. Love is the j brightest gem m the crown of its glory. God is love. It is this principle that has made us strong. Physical force is not our dominating power. An unequalled and marvellously impressive ritual is nob. the secret of our greatness, Brotherly love is the link that associates, the tie that binds ; it is the attracting loveliness of our craft. Brethren, m adding your mite towards relieving the distressed and unfortunate of your township, let our grand principle shine out with heavenly splendour and majesty. Macauley has m describing the ancient Roman described the spirit of Fretmasonry. Then none were for a party, And all were for the State, The great man helped the poor, The poor man loved the great. The lands were fairly portioned, The goods were fairly sold; The Romans were like brothers, In the brave days of old.

THE MARKETS.

[PER PKES.S ASSOCIATION.] Lonpon, July 2. tlhe returns of the Bank of "England, published to-day, show the total reserve to *be £18,246,000, temg a decrease of £944,000, as compared with the previous week. The proportion of reserve to lia bilities is 43.20. Consols, 94|. New Zealand Ah per cent, inscribed stock, 1O4|; 3J ditto, 94. New Zealand long-berried wheat is excited, at 425. For cargoes oii passage gellers ask 41s 6d, while buyers are not pre'ijar^ij to giye mqrp than 41^. South Ajjstraliaa wieat is weaker, and'ls quoted at'42s 6d ; Victorian is quiet «%t 425. The froaen mutton, beef, and New 2ea? land hemp markets are quiet, with prices unchanged. No. 1 Scotch pig iron, f.o.b. m the Clyde, k firm at 47s 3d. Silver, 3s 10|d. At the wool sales prices are unchanged, but the series is marked by great firmness of all merinos, (Received July 6, 10,30 a.m.) London, July 4. There is considerable activity m colo nial securities, and the market is decidedly stronger. . Hemp-, Wellington., inferior quality, $%CI • fait, JSSfi :i5» l; market; fjrrherj '• " "-Tallow, medium mutton, 25s 6\1 5 do. beef, 2,4s £d. : The English wheat market is lifeless ; the Continental dull ; tlie American firm. 'Wool is unchanged.

Auctioneer's Report.

Mr J. G. Resteil reports on the weekly sale held at his Arcade, Ashburton, on Saturday, July 4, (Mr F. M. Rick man, .auctioneer):—-\bout dxty horses of all classes came forward for sale. The de mand for good horses- of all descriptions wns very good, and all young i-ound horses met a ready sale at the following prices :—Several young medium draught horses, with a trial, sold up to £i(Jeach ; young hack-s and light harness hnrses, 'fro-.ni £10 to £15 ; aged and inferior draughts, from £5 to £10; aged light horses and weeds, from £2 to £G. The attendance of the public was large through out the day. •

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PER. PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Ert rtli «i list fee. Wellington .July 6. A prolonged shock of earthquake occurred last night shortly before eleven ; direction north-east; to south*west. PMrltum«-iii»r.y Kirk Kiat. Mr O'Oonor, M.U.R. for Buller, was taken seriously ill in the bath room, Parliament buildings, last night. He was found insensible, and after recovering fainted four times. He was with diffi culty got round sufficiently to be removed to his lodgings. A weak heart is supposed to be the cause. Mr Mac Arthur, mem ber for lian»itikei, is also seriously ill. [Our own correspondent, in telegraphing an account of the occurrence, states that iMs attributed to the effects of the over heated water on Mr O'Conor's weak heart.] .<iiil>lio*«'<l Hiifriflp. A man named Thomas Oarvey, a late arrival from Sidney, a scale maker by trade, was founu yich his throat cut, in a. house in course of erection in Hopper street, on Sunday morning. When dis covered he was lying in a pool of blood, and a pocket knife by his side. Medical i aid was sought, but deceased never spoke. Garrey was sent to the hospital a fort night ago suffering from fits. gydaitbaui l>i equaling 1 election. (Jhbistchurch, July 6. In consequence of th« appointment of Mr W. White, sen., as a member of the Sydenham Licensing Committee, the hearing of the evidence in favour of the renewal of Licenses will be taken de novo, and the Committee this morning ad journed until to-morrow. Mftttlt of »'L'airri JPlone«r. Dunedin, July 6. - Mr James Allen, of Hope Hill, one of the pioneer settlers of the Taieri, is dead.

POLITICAL.

(from ovr parliamentary corres pondent.) Wellington, Jxily 4. THE LAND BILL. The Land Bill is not yet on view, but I am able from putting together fragmentary portions of conversations held at various times to give you an outline of the measure. I will not vouch, for its literal accuracy, but I think if the Bill reflects the Ministerial mind, and receives the I approval of the Cabinet, it will come oufc with some remarkable provisions. From the Minister's well-known antipathy to dummyism, I feel sure Land Boards will be clothed with additional powers j and I feel justified m predicting that cash buyers of land will be limited as to area, and that Crown grants will be dependent on improvements, and it is not unlikely that the right of purchase will be taken away from perpetual leaseholders. Resi* dence will be indispensable to occupation of all classes of land. The Minister appreciates the valu* of small grazing runs, and I do not think they will be abolished, though their area will probably be curtailed. I have a suspicion that a surprise is m store for pastoralists, and that the " one man one vote " system m elections will find its corollary m a " one man one run " system. One thing lam satisfied of, than, whatever the provi&icns of the Bill may be, evasions of the law i will be made punishable with startling j severity. Concerning the Lands for Settlement Bill I can speak with more certainty, because its provisions are pretty well an open secret amongst members of j the party. It proposes to give the Minister power (under Parliamen tary sanction) to acquire private lands for the purpose of opening them for settle ment m small blocks. TAXATION OF BONDHOLDERS. The Taxation of Bondholders Bill (Sir G. Grey and Mr Rees), proposes to tax payments to New Zealand bondholders under the Income Tax, as dividend warrants at Home are taxed. The Government view the Bill with disfavor. Wellington, July 6. There will be considerable opposition to the proposed reduction of the postal rates. Mr Rees' Cancellation of Appointments Bill is now m the printer's hands. Mr J. Forrester, ex-Mayor of Syden^ ham, was introduced by Mr Taylor, M.H.R., to the Minister of Lands this morning, on behalf of an Association pro pesed to be formed at Christchurch to take up lands for settlement m the North Island. The Minister promised maps and information and all assistance to the pro posed Association, the progress of which would be watched with interest.

[PEE PKKS3 ASSOCIATION.] Wellington July 4. A deputation from the Life Assurance Companies waited on the Premier, urging the Government to introduce a Bill pro viding for the amendment of the Life Assurance Companies' Act to allow title deeds to be deposited with the Public Trustee as security as well as mortgage deeds, etc. Mr Ballance agreed to take charge of the Bill if no legal difficulty stood m the way. Invercargill, July G. A deputation of merchants, represent ing the Chamber of Commerce, waited on Hem Mr Ward, en Saturday, to express their approval of his action regarding the proposed reduction m inland postage The opinion was expressed that corres pondence was not a proper subject for taxation for the purpose of encreasing the public revenue. Mr Ward, iv thanking the deputation, said that it was an ex ceedingly short-sighted policy to object to the Government's action including a penny post m their policy measures, and he did not think the slight opposition^ recently manifested would have the effect of presenting the Bill passing.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(iKU PtvES« ASSOCIATION.) (Received July 6, 10.30 a.m.) LABOR QUESTIONS. London, July 5. The London Road Car Company's employees have adopted the offer of the Company to fix alternate days of fifteen heurs and nine hours. Paris, July ij» Three thqusajid oaljnien denianel hourH of Jabor, shall be tVelve hours per day and' th> rate of pay seven francs.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 6, 11.4§ a.m.) • : ' Sidney, July 6. TUt Railway Commissioners fcave

approved of the ado;>': >n < f uniform time throughout the; r a!\vj i m the eastern colonies, .uxl nl*o ti:e system of " twenty-four " notation. [The "twenty-four notation" is from O at midnight fco 13 at 1 p.m. andsoon.

TF»* ASBJU'KTON GUABDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 6, 1«m



pountess 2.*, D^uehess 2a 4d, Princess 2s M\ Empress 3s. These Teas are free frofrj |jjy excess vi afctowgencjr " ' '



CASH BONUSES declared for ibe laat FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year. 1890, £469,856, yielding Roversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000. The Cash Bonu-» whs equal Lo 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. *». SOCI 13 'A V, And secure a BONUS KVKKY I'RAK POLICIES O<S NEW ZEALAND REGISTER. 16,000. ASSURING, £5,000,000. Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,276. Expenses of Man^emont LESS THAN !H PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident, Secretary. Beanch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellingto.l, W, H. JDERItV, District Secretary, Uhri.sfcchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker* A&htmitou,



DYSPEPSIA d sharpen the appetite ; and they in variably induce natural and healthful on without causing costivenesa. Invaluable to traveller,?, sailors, miner A V E R S PILLS A. Prepared by Dr, J. C. Aybr and Co., Lowell, Mass, ! ' ; . u.s,a. d by Druggist* and Medicine Vendors AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETi. rpHEJ OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, ■■.JL':" ' and MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIJRE. Th« only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus Every Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Scciety is of the Most Stringent- Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, NEARLY £10,000,000 miKSns, STERLING, All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent.



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PHILADELPHU, 1876. HAUTUAWAY'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS I NECESSITY m every family lx It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and. Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction, Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists. rriRANS PARENT BLOCK ICE i_ MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 60 tons The most reliable apparatus »ver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from 12in to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILiT ICE MACHINES SODA WAI'ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or M;;idicinal Drinks. ALI GOODS^UARANTEED. CataiooVus Post Frkb. .iH i ■ H J. West & Co., Stamford Woriri 116 118, Soutltwark Bridge I oad 1 London, S.E.



IMPOETANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. J. Hixon, Tailor, Or Cheistohurch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, | corner of Arcade, m all branches of • Tailoring. ' W5&" 3»N.'s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed m the latest fashion. < J.N. is from one of the best houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to i 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 Chkistchurch. 6 152 TITISS -jy/TABEL "DELL TKACHER OF SINGING. Address—Henry's Hotel, TUESDAYS. Hours—l p.m. to 4.30 p.m. 7 4 ».»._» * :*:.:■* „ ».. ■*.-,* *', FOR * :speedy cure; CONSULT * DR. T.EASTOE ABBOTT,* 19 QUEEN'S WALK (OffoHt* Town Hall),] I MELBOURNE. » I ___ x. % » «''V "».



D. THOMAS, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBtJBTON >ANS Nsgotiated. Weekly BalesJ of 3 Live Stock. Tinwald and Ashburton .JLj alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearingjsales as per arrangement, IMPORTANT NOTICE TO^MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS mHE demand for' good} Land m Large and Small Farms has again arisen, an every day I have applications for such which I cannot supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving me promptly full particulars, and I can guarantee'if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitant, thut'a sal/will. ba>ffected. A proper registry of all Lands t "**«* D. THOMAS, A^IBtfKTON



.Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DESTRUCTION OF SPAREOWS 'IS-. .. MOST TT-CONOMICAL AND XpFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. T HAVE A BUYEIIIFOK FREEZERS AND PAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON.



• TREES. TREES. TREES. i qpjjg un( i ers jg ne( j j^r, mvc ji pleasure m I JL offering a large s-< ck of the follow ing trees, plants, et-c., which are now ready for planting:—Apples are all twice grafted on blight proof stocks an<3 guarinteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Flums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants : Orape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce,/ Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000] Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; an<J 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best iii the district. Ooine and see for yourselvest I All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs; Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas fc mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im* bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m 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 JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 656 Allenron, Ashburton.



JUST IiIIVUEI* -Ex OTAKI, Paperhangings, Paperhangings, Paperhangings. CALL AND INSPECT PATTERNS AND PRICES. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MEBCHAHTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EAST STrt£3EIT Sparrow" & Berryman TTTISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, VIZ., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, |~^ ENTIRELY NEW STOCK. ,<■ . LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALITY. OTJR. POLICY. Gentlemen.— - 1. In order to maintain our reputation as "The Leading Tailors and Out fitters m the District" we will always endeavour to show the Largest and Best Stock m each Department and guarantee perfect fit and Best Workmanship m 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 m factories (like slope), bub we always employ an 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 guarancee 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 to obtain their confidence and permanent support—we trust we shall always merit and receive your esteemed patronage Assuring you of our best services at all times, We are, Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, SPARRO W & BERRYMAN TAILOES A-HTID OHTFITTEES, 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY, / CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m W Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Hom6. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest iff proved Knitting Machine Agent for Mesdames Weigel . and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and-for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. ' KASTSTREET, ASHBURTON. I



THOS, SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBURTON, 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 fcom England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cultivation here, are rejected. This system has been carried outatconsiderable expense during a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed at the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 250,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus ..Insignia, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies | Douglasii, and Menziesu (red and white j Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds, 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Cu*ants (very choice sorts), Grapevines, Filberts, &©. Also, an endless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses {snleHdid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock, Special quotations la targe buyers and the trade. : ■ * . THOS. SEALY, ! §outhQnfl of, fridge,



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDIKG MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, coals : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND lIOMEB U S H . r Also, — - GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &a JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE," WEST STREET. OFFICE : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RaKAIA"]



K3T GtRJHJAX SUCCESS "W OF THE QHEAP CLEARING SALE OF S- W. ALCORN & CCS S T <D_p K EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK X 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, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. $&> N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3s 9d reduced to Js 9cl S.W. Alcorn & Co



Ptfblio Notices T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, rjim§TCHtncir Branch Office—East Street, A H II B V It T O IV (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, CHRISTCHURCH. npHJS Company is prepared to advance .JL money on Freehold Property, m 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 Bran oh Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBURTON. 186



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ASK YOTJR GROCER FOR CAN'T B3.BEAT BAKING POWDER, /^1 UARANTEED absolutely pure, and VJT proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, " The Pharmacy," 6+loo T I M A R U, THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, vis j>— ; IV PAIP, iS ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 12b Od, by post 153 Od V ear 20s Od, by post 203 Od IF BOOKED Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od „ Half-year... }% Gel, by. post 16s Od v Year... ,',. 26^0d, by post 32s Od _ Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, i: paid for ab the tirn,e of insertion, 2s 6d each a ff boojtedj 4s each. Stamps [may be sent fo^ o*ymeafc^ !



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-July 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS—JuIy 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN -July 24th, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs Wheelband, Felton, and Hibbs will be happy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 7 3 Ashburton.



JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AFD V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOOK STREET, )pvositb Harrisons Auction Mart, TpURNITURE and Picture Frame JD made to order m any design at shovtest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg] erambulators. Also* WIEB2THJR PIANO 3, U.S.S CO WiJM U.S.S., CO lir' TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Specially Reduced Fares,, THE NEXT TRIP, 23rd June, and thereafter every four weeks. Fares : Saloon, £6 ; Steerage, £3. Return Fares, £10 and £6. Tickets and full particulars of GEO JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. D THOMAS



Public Notices. ~~~TKiNDERS. ~~~~ f LENDERS wanted at once for Stubbing I and Grubbing gorse on the Laghmor Estate. For particulars apply DONALD McLEAN, 6 °11 Liighinor. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. COMMITTEE of the above Counc invite the owners of Traction Engines m the County, to meet them at the Council's Offices on TUESDAY, July 7 next, at 10 a.m., to confer re Traction Engine traffic o>'er the Ashburton Traffic Bridge. By Order, F. MAIN WARING Clerk. Ashburton, June 30, 1891. 7§l CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. rTARRY FRIEDLAJSDER has re- J L ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new. patrons for the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to INVITE INSPECTION Every kind of Tobacco known to users »f the weed of the very best quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit every taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the very best Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in cluding the latest " Temple Bar," HAißnncssivo Is Practised m our Saloon aa an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an abe Professor are at their service. Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS BU COIFEURE EAST STREET.



AQENT3 WANTED. WANTED, Agents, for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as onlf a limited number is required. I NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 976, G.RO., Sydney, N.S.W. 1 ' 6415



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Easy Terms. For further particulars apply to GEO. JAMESON Ashburton, Or MESSRS MILES & CO., Christchurch. J. T. FORD, 7+B Auctioneer. ~^A^URDTY~JXJLTrii; A desirable Property at Tinwald for sale by Public Auction. MR GEORGE JAMESON has re ceived instructions from Messrs Davis Bros, to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Their Property at Tinwald, being Lot 30, corner of Graham and Grove Streets (part of Grove Farm), con thining q ACRES ROOD QQ PERCHES VERY RICH LAND. There is a well built five-roomed house with Verandah erected on the property. The land is well fenced and planted with fruit and forest trees. Terms Liberal. GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton. 7J34 J. R, BLAND, Auctioneer. new business, new management, new goods, a long felt want supplied. James .M_cgregor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop iv Okr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note, —This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR.DR,ESSING SALOON is without doubt die best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, JJI27 Orr's BuildingaJEaht Street.



mENDERS Wanted by Saturday, July |_ 11, for additions to Dwellin House. For plans and specifications apply to SfAiiFOW and Bburyman. 7 35 DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE. \/l ESbRS MILKS ifc CO. are in iVl sttucted by Mr John Bell to Seli by Public Auction at BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, JULY 18, his most compact FARM, of 231 AOEES 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 iv oats, twenty-five acres are ploughed ready for sowing; the balance is m grass.