keep back grain and ruin the " bears." They suggest that Idol. 35 cents per bushel should be the minimum pricn accepted by members for their crops.

RAILWAY DISASTER.

Warsaw, Jnly 9. By a railway collision at |Cola, m Poland, six persons were killed and many injured seriously.

VESUVIUS IN ERUPTION.

Komr, July 9. Vesuvius has broken out m eruption at the rear of the observatory, and the flow of lava is advancing m the direc tion of the building.

AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S.

Vienna, July 5. The Austrian Lloyd's find themselves m such a position that they can only avoid insolvency by asking for a subsidy of three million florins, and submitting the management, m return, to Government control. *

AUSTRALIAN.

QUEENSLAND POLITICS. Brisbane, July 10. Mr Donaldson has withdrawn )is resignation of the leadership of the Opposition. PRESBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY. The Presbyterian Federal Assembly ; has opened its sittings. Dr Scott, of Hobart, has been chosen Modeia'.or.

INITERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 10. Mr Flood, licensee of the Wharf Hotel, Rawene, Hokianga, found the body of an infant, born apparently a week ago. It was decomposed and partly eaten by dogs. The body wae found on land near his premises. The police are investi gating. At the inqlteut on an infant m the Children's Home, the Coroner took the verdict of a majority of the jury that the child died fiom natural causes, and that no blame was attachable to Mrs Stickley. Twelve children are m the Home at present, imst of them illegitimate, rang ing from three months to fifteen years, i placed there by their parents. In the Charitable Aid ward, thirty have been admitted within the last seven years, and nix have died. The jury recommended a periodical inspection of the institution by n medical gentleman, as hitherto no in spection had been made. The brigantine Sarah Pile, 115 tons, Captain Wicking, of Auckland, went ashore on the rocks [at Tairu harbor this looming while sailing out for Newcastle, loaded with timber. She is full of water *nd expected to become a total wreck. She was owned by Mr O. R. Young husband. Her hull was insured for £500 m the New Zealand office. Wanganui, July 10. A man named William Carroll, formerly steward at the hospital, cut his throat with a penknife this evening. He has been m failing health for some time past. He was admitted to the hospital. His condition is hot; serious. Wellington, July 10. The Minister, .of Lands has informed the Federated Trades Union Council that he will set apart sections of land for men employed at present on relief road works whenever they intimate their desire to settle. The land so set apart will be situated neai relief works if practicable. The Mannwatu Railway Company are holding an enquiry into the circumstances of the fire m the horse box last night. , Manaia, Ju y 10. A sharp f-Jioek of earthquake was felt here at 4.46 this afternoon. Dunjemn, July 10. A well attended meeting was held thitr. evening m support of granting the fran chise to women. Sir R. Stout, Mr Downie Stewart, M.L.C., and a number of leading men were present, Kesnlu tions were unanimously passed m favour of granting women equal rights m decid ■ ing social and political questions by giving them the franchise. Jnveecakgill, July 10. In view of the statement re large sums being sent miV of; the colony fop railway sleepers, surprise is locally expressed at so many thousand ereosoted ones lying for years unused and stacked alongside the Bluff line. Captain Jones, of the wrecked barque Compadre, states that had it not been for the Government stores and the domesti cated animab on the Aur/fdands, the men would have been m a most dangerous and pitiful plight. Of the sheep they caught eight, and of the goats three, leaving, he thinks, sufficient to keep the island stocked. Some of the wool the captain eiaved, washed and brought with him to the Bluff—he thinks from fifty to sixty pounds weight, the animals never having been shorn. The wool is extraordinarily long and fine. He showed it to Captain Fairchild of the Hinemoa at the Bluff, who suggested that it be sold and the proceeds handed to the Invercargill Wreck Fund, which had been drawn on to send the live stock to the Aucklands from time to time, and out of this fund the crew had been provided with clothing.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

THE "CHURCH NEWS" AND PROHIBITION.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—When I rend your extract from the "Church Mews" on the situation of affairs m the Sydenham licensing ques tion, I thought that it was a very honest view of the case, but the gentleman who isigns himself " Advance N.Z, " finds fault with the '.'Church News" advising the iSydeiiham Licensing Committee to regard the law. ' Sir, only" men of obliquity of judgment will ever think of advising Christian people to be other than law abidiiigt' 'and one of the first duties of a Christian country, after the fear of God, :is to honor the king, who is the represen tative of. the law. Even this Great Ex ample Himself said " Render unto Ctesar the things that are Cjesar's." Now, as the Licensing Act of this colony, is one of the laws of the land ; and as Judge Den niston is an accredited exponent of the law, presiding m one of the highest Courts of the land ; find as he has pro nounced very definitely upon what powers to rotuse licenses the Sydenham or any other Committee possesses—surely, until legislation has been obtained, legalising a sweeping and absolute refusal by the Committees of all licenses to sell alcoholic liquor, no Oominittee can take upon itself to virtually altogether repeal the Licens ing Act, which was enacted to " regulate ' not to ''abolish' the sale of liquor. Beyond a few people who make perhaps a fair living out of the trade m liquor, I do not believe there are many m the colonj who would care a straw if every license from "Ban i;o Beersheha " of the colony became so much waste paper to morrow, bo far as their personal feelings about liquor are concerned. Haii-drink ing men would m most cases rejoice to get rid .of -their temptation—moderate men would not bother nbwt it muck ; while extreme men like " Advance New Zealand " would take steps to have a great gathering v.\ the Domain and sing p. jubilate over the fact. But while a law |tuutls uuoti the statute book; jt is a law,

',' and must l.c respected, aid until it has - been replied, no qu->iati<>ii.s from C.-inons Farrer and Wil»oi force or Cardinal Mamans? will ay il *o failure any net clone m open defiance of it-, and it was ® ily tho op-n defiance of the p-'ovisions of the Licon-inj? .*ci by tho Sy enhani Committee after theso provision.-! had been very clearly interpreted, to that Committee by the highest available authority, thifc the "Church News" deprecated, and that too m language a 1 g )od d( al more temperate thati " Advance .New Zealand " (tl.e now <Te fume is a very transparent disguise to his identify, or I am much mistaken) is accustomed to use when he essays to write upon this subject. Going—like " Advance New Zealand "—to the dead fora witness, I may cite Cardinal Newman who fully re cognised the evils of intemperance, and would gladly have seen them abated : so would every right thinking man. But the gifted author of the Aptiojia voxld have been the last man m the world to advise any steps to be taken by tem perance people that were directly illegal, and against the cleu-ly and expressly defined opinion of an able Judge of the Supremt Court.—lan 1, etc., Law- A biding Teetotaller.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

(Received July 10, 10.60 a.m.) THE KAISER'S VISIT TO THE CITY. IMPOSING PAGEANT. London, July 10. The Emperor of Germany paid a I State visit to the City of London to day. The morning was dull and cloudy, but later on the sun shone out. The Emperor left .Buckingham Palace at ten o'clock. The first carriage m the Imperial procession contained the Duke of Cambridge, the Prince and Princess of Batten burg, and the Duchess of Teck ; the second conveyed the Prince and Princess Christian, and the Duke and Duchess of Hesse ; the third, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, and the Duke and Duchess of .Edinburgh ; the fourth, the Emperor and Empress of Germany and the Princess of Wales. The route chosen was along Pall Mall, through Trafalgar Square, the Strand, Fleet street, St. Paul's Churchyard and Cheapside, to the Guildhall. The streets were lined with the Household Troops, HussarSj Highlanders, and Dragoons. Triumphal arches rose at intervals, and thousands of banners waved from the houses. At the Guild hall a pavilion of flowers was erected. For miles the streets were packed with sightseers, both on the ground and at available windows. The enthusiasm of the spectators was continuously manifested, and the cries of joy mingled with the pealing of the bells conveyed such a welcome to the Imperial visitor as to perceptibly touch his feelings. The pageant is considered to be un equalled m the world. This being the first visit of a German Emperor to the City since the Middle Ages every eftort had been put forth to celebrate theevent m a manner worthy of the occasion. The Freedom of the City was presented to the Emperor m the banquetting hall, m a golden casket studded with gems. It was accompanied by an ad dress from the corporation, conveying t ivspectful and sincere welcome to the august iruests, and expressing th<? hope that the visit would be a happy augury of the continuance of friendly relations, and the peace and prosperity of the world. The Empress was, also especi ally welcomed, The Emperor thai iked the corporation for their reception, and said he trusted the prosperity of Lon- j don would long continue.

THE ADELAIDE ELOPEMENT.

Colombo. July 10. The steamer Hohenzollern, on which Davidson and Miss Ayliffe eloped, was boarded immediately it arrived by two police Inspectors wioh a warrant to arrest Davidson. The chief steward knocked at the cabin, calling out " you are wanted." Davidson, who was dressing, opened the door a little, and said " I will come." He shut, the door, and shot himself with a pistol. Death was nearly instantaneous. Miss Ayliffe, who was only half dressed, threw herself on the dead man weep ing; but convulsions, evidently the effects of poison, quickly ensued. Davidson had produced two phials of strychnine before shooting himself, and given herone, the contents of which she swallowed. The unhappy girl, who ; had only just turned eighteen, was dead m two hours. An inquest was held and a verdict of suicide returned m both cases..

THE MARKETS.

[PER PKESS ASSOCIATION.]

Londox, July 9. i The Bank of England returns published ' to-day, show the reserve to be £16,990,0(0 beni" a decrease of £1,250,000 as com pared with the previous week. The pro portion ©f reserve to liabilities is 40.20 per cent New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock Is at 105|, ami 'd\ per cent ditto 94|-. New Zealand long-berried wheat, 42?, For cargoes on passage, sellers ask 40 s; buyers offer 39s 6d. Canterbury mutton, 4|d; lamb, s<l ; beef, hindquarters, 4£d. The meat market is glutted, and 250,000 carcases of mutton are stored m London. No. 1 best Scotch pig iron, f.o.b. m the Clyde, is steady at 47s 3d. The silver market is weak, and prices have fallen §d per oa.

Grain and Produce.

The following is the Corn Exchange re port for week ending July 10 :—The wheat market continues firm, although European advices arc not encouraging; any good sized parcels offering command attention, mors especially for local consumption. Prime milling oats are also m request, whilst long and feed are firm at quotations. In barley few transactions have transpired, except for prime malting which finds a ready market. For beans, there are several enquiries, while peas have been placed at figures below; for hand threshed Prussian blue tljere js a fair demand. Grass Seed.— Enquiries for Bye and Cocksfoot may be noted at quotation a, Potatoes. —Derwents have seen fair sales, but the seller must guarantee them marketable and no second growth, otherwise there is the possibility of their being rejected at the ship's side." News ' from New South Wales tends to show that the market there has a slight upward ten dency and we trust those who have shipped will benefit thereby. No alteration can be noted m Dairy Produce, Quotations are as follows :— . Wheat.—Tuscan, 4s 3d to 4s 4cl; pearl, 4s 2d to-4s 3d ; Hunter's, 4s to 4s 2d. Oats.-Prime milling, Is lOd short heafy bright feed, Is 6d ; long and inferior, Is 6d to is 7d, ■■ ■"' Barley. —Prime malting,, nominally, os ; ted, %i,

Beans and Peas, for the formsr, 2s 9d to 2s JOfi ; the latter, 2s 6d, Prussian blues, 3s. , Grass Seed.—Rye, town machine dressed, ! 5s 3d to 5s 6d ; farmers' parcels, 3a tid to 4s ' 6d ; cocksfoot, rough samples, 3|d to 4d ; clean seed, 5d to s^d, Potatoes, 203, at country stations, within a twelve mile radius. ' The above are the prices paid f.o.b, Lyttelton. Sacks, 6.3 6J j potatoes ex cepted.

Ashburton Live Stock Markets.

MESSRS MILES AND CO. Messrs Miles ond Co. report (per Mr George Jameson): —Tinwald Fortnightly Sale, Tues day, July 7- —There were about 3703 sheep aiui 39 head of cattle penned for the day's sale. The attendance was above the average number, comprising buyers from North and South Canterbury. Almost half the entry of sheep were of first-class quality, suitable for export, and were eagerly competed for, bringing prices fully equal to Addington Yards rates, that is, after deducting cost of transport. Crossbreds, both ewes m lamb and hoggets, sjld at full prices, a3 will be seen m our list of sales. Merino wethers m fresh condition, also merino ewes m lamb arum demand. Our sales comprised 2215 sheep and 20 cattle, which we sold as follows:—Fat crossbreds, 13s 6d, 14s 3d, 17s, to 17s 2d ; merino wethers, 9s 7d ; merino ewes m lamb, 7s 8d ; fat ditto, 6s 9d ; fat crossbred ewes, 9s, 9s lOd, to 11s ; cross bri d ewes m lamb, 9s ; crossbred hoggets 8s 9d; station culls, ewes and wethers [merinos), 4s, 53 6d, to 7s 7d. fat cows, £4 16s, £5, £5 7s 6d, to i's 12s 6d; mixed cattle, £3 17s 6d to £4 2s 6d; eighteen months' old heifers, 23s 6J. Our private axles of stock during the week have been 600 sheep for export at 16s 3d each, 900 two and four tooth crossbred ewes m lamb afc a satisfactory figure, 712 mixed ages and sexes crossbreds at 103, 13s, and 25s Mr George Jameson reports :—I held my usual fortnightly skin sale on Friday. There was a very large attendance of buyers, and good values were obtained throughout the sale. The following are the prices realised ; —Butchers' crossbreds, 3s 3d, 3s lid, 5s 7d, to 7s 3d; butchers' merinos, 3s 10d, 43 3d, 4s 4d, 4s 7d ; farmers' crossbreds, 2s lid, 3s, 3s 3d, 3s 6d, 4s, 4s 3d, 4s Bd, 4s 9d ; farmers" merinos, Is 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 2s 9d, 3s, 3s 3d, 3s 6.1, 33 9.1, 4s, 4a 9d ; pelts, 6d to Is 3d; hides, I^l, 2d, 3d; fat, l|d.

MR D. THOMAS. Mr D. Thomas reports upon the livestock market m the Ashburton district for the week ending July 10, as follows :—On Tues day at the Tinwald Yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. The catalogues were not as large as they have been lately, but there was not much to say against the quality submitted. This more especially refers to sheop. The attendance of farmers and others was about an ordinary one, the majority! being m quest of sheep. Unfortu nately all could not be supplied, and those who did not get any sheup made the price pretty warm for those who did. The totals yarded for the d.iy were—37o3 sheep and 39 1 head of cattle; of which my entry com- ! prised 1272 sheep and 18 head of cattle. | My principal sales were—s fafc crossbreds, 10d 9d; 41 merino wethers, 6s 9d; 100 merino ewes m lamb, 7s Id ; 70 merino ewes m lamb, 5s 6d ; 152 crossbred eves m lamb, 9s ; 244 two-tooth wethers, 13s Id ; 153 two and four tooth half fat sheep, 14s lOd ; 180 fat crossbreds, 17s lOd ; 206 crossbred latnba, 11s 9d 5 etc. In cattle the demand was a little brisker than usual, and anything with condition on it sold better than at any time during the last twelve months. I sold fat steers at £7 Is; fat heifers at £4, £4 9s 6d, £4 12s 6d, £4 15s; two steers, fafc, £0 ; springers, £3, £4 17s (3d, and one at £8; young cattle at 3(k each, On Friday I held my usual fortnightly sale of sheepskins, fat hides, and tallow, and was favored with a large and representative catalogue. There was a good attendance of I tellmongers, spirited biddings, and a total clearance at values m excess of last sale. My entry consisted of 971 sheepskins, 28 hides and calfskins, and 11 bags of fat—all of which were cleared at values as follows : —Butchers' best green crossbreds at 5s 6d, 6s, 6s 6d, to 6s 8d each ; second quality, 4s 6d, ss, to 5s 5d each ; small and inferior, 3s, 3s 6d, 4s, to 4s 3d each ; butchers' best green merinos brought 5s 3d, 5s sd, to 5s 9.) jadi; second quality, 4s, 4* 6i. 4s Od, to ~>s Id each ; small and inferior, 2.s 6.1, 3s, to 3s 9 I each. Best dry skins made up to (is fd; second quality to 4s 8d ; dry and inferior, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s, to :h 41; pelts 3d, 9d, to Is each; hides, under 501l>s. Hi per lb; ">o.b to 601 b, 2.1; over 601bs, 3d ;" calfskins, •11; cwt, damaged, and bulls Id ; rough fat, Id to l|d perlb ; tallow, l£d per lb.

COURSING.

: (FKOM OUR C'ORUETONDENT.) DuNEDIN, July 6. At the Waterloo Meeting at Forbury ill the Ashburton representatives, m both the Waterloo Cup and the Ladies Bracelet, went out "first pop." In the Cup Mr Alexander's I.vanhoc was beaten by Mr M. Taylor's Avonside ; Mr McCann's Sou' wester was beaten by Mr Wise's La burnum ; and the same owner's Ringlet was beaten by Mr T. McEwen's Blue Cnp. In the Bracelet Mr Alexander's Little Shamrock was beaten by Mrs S. Mercer's Biddy Alone ; Mr McCann's Hurricane was beaten by Mr Gaidiner's Sterling Maid ; and Mr McCann's Black wood was beaton by his former possession Aitnee, who has returned to Mr M. Taylor. Ringlet hurt a leg since going to Dunedin and Blackwood "went oft" on the journey down. Blue Cap and Carbine are favourites [We notice that the telegrams to the Chiistchurch and Timaru papers state that Blackwood beat Aimee, bub our corres pondent is more likely to be right,] Dunemn, July 10. The winners of courses to-day were as follow : — Waterloo Cup ; second round. — Tainui, Avonside, Zara (bye. Flora drawn), Carbine, Laburnum, iSnodon, Mariner. Watekloo Purse ; first round.—Border Lad, Ivanhoe, Watermark, lona, Sou' wester, Ringlet, Heart of Grace (bye). Waterloo Plate.—Srnoko, Jack Tar, (bye, Floradrawn), Blue Cap, Arawa (bye). Bracelet; second round.—Summer Rose, Biddy Malone, Irony, Em m Bey, Bess Morley, Guy Fawkes, Beadouwell, Stirling Maid, Lady Lin ton, Pine Leaf, Gipsy Queen (bye). Third round : Biddy Malone, Irony,] Bess Morley, Stirling Maid, Pine Leaf (accidental bye), Lady Lynton (bye). .OujfEDiN, July 10. it a meeting of the members of the National Coursing Club it was resolved — ''Thatit is advisable that all coursing clubs do affiliate with the National Cours ing Club of New Zealand." On the motion of Mr Williams (Reefton) it wis re salved—" That- the National Club keep a register of all greyhounds running m New Zealand, and that no dog be allowed to run at a meeting of the Club or affiliated Clubs unless registered."

POLITICAL.

(most our parliamentary corres pondent.)

Wellington July 10. MR UALLANOB'S KEi'LY. The Colonial Treasurer made the linal speech m the financial debate to a full H»use and ci"owdcd galleries. It was a vigorous, spirited, and clever address m vindication of his colleagues and himself. He was frequently interrupted, but m every instance was able to turn the laugh against his opponents, and concluded at 9.50 amid great applause, the speech winning admiration from both side^ of the House for its comprehensiveness and vigor, Immediately on its conclusion the House went into Committee of Supply. THE' LABOR HILLS. The only important feature of the, morning was the first meeting of the Labor Bills Committee, nnd the seloctiuu of Mr John Duthle as iU Chairman—ft selection that meetti wi'h the approval of both sides of the House, My Duthie being a man univei sally resptotod and trusted,, The Commltitee mean to take tii»* tne forelock, for this afternoon they got leave to meet at 10.30 ou Mouday,

THE RICHARDSON v. MCKBSZIM' FEyD. The ex-Minister cannot ke"p ln« hand off The M<:!\onzi-\ He tilted ~:\t him ag»in about the a Ration that land m Southland, worth £,'.s per acre, had been sold for 12s 6!, r,nd yot I.is answer, which was m effect that ho was hiim-ielf to hlam; for it and nobody *\v. Mr KLhard-s •« ought to have realised by l.hi« time tho superior weight, of his burley antagonist m an official as well as m a physicil sense. These little eruptions have ceased to enliven the House: they merely worry it. THE DEBATE. Questions being over, this afternoon Mr W. C. Smith resumed the debate, and made a brief but pithy and emphatic npeech m support of the Government policy. In conclusion, he un»ed that hon. members should now see to it that the debate was no longer prolonged. This brought up Captain Russell, who quite concurred with the suggestion. He took occasion to deny some statements about defence matters made by Mr Sed don last night, and then suggested that the Premier should be allowed to "wi id up " the debate to-night. This suggestion wtis highly approved of by the House, and m the midst of considerable applause the Premier rose and opened his address. He had hardly got through two sentences, however, when Oaptais Russell threw out the suggestion that the House should (4.45) adjourn at once, and give the Premier the opportunity of speiking at 7 30. The suggestion was very unani mously and heartily adopted, and the House rose, the Premier acknowledging the courtesy and consjdera'ion of the other side. The chivalrous courtesy of Captain Russell, characteristic of him as it was, won approval all round the House. Nothing is doing now, nor will anything be done, pending the conclusion of the debate. The " Post " referring to the Hon Mr Seddon's speech last night says:—" Mr Seddon's was the speech of the night, if not of the debate. He was m fine form and made a slashing speech m attack and reply, and a powerful one m defence. In it he showed a thorough mastery of departmental affairs, and an intimate acquaintance with the most trivial_details of the subjects he was dealing Avith. Tt was a splendid effort taken as a whole,

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

(I TO i'KKSs ASSOCIATION.) Melbourne, July 9. The following scratching!* are announced for the Victorian Racing Club's winter meeting:— Grand National Hurdles :—Nooroo, Donald, Bothwell, Iris, Yabba, Cuttlefish, Satyr, Elfie. Steeplechase : —Thelina, Dural, Bon nor, Nooroo, Dorinda, Little Arthur. For the Hurdles, Tradition has been heavily supported, commencing at 100 to 8, and it is now difficult to obtain 100 to 14. Ixion and jrfusaco are also well supported, the former at 100 to 12, and the latter at 100 to 10. Frolic and Pris cilla are also quoted at 100 to 10. Melbourne, June 10. Betting on the Grand National Steeple chase is 6 to 1 against Fearless, 6 to 1 Wilfred, 8 to 1 Tyro, 10 to 1 Blister. Vimiera is scratched for the hurdle race. The Victorian Racing Club has agreed with the English Jockey Club to mutually recognise disqualifications. Melbourne, July 10. A mild sensation occurred to-day when it was learnt that Tradition, who had been heavily supported for the Grand National Hurdles, iiad been scratched. He is believed to have injured his leg while schooling this morning. Simpleton has been scratched far the Huriles, and Ahua for all engagements. There is but litple betting, the fallowing being the latent quotations :—4 to 1 ■tgainst Havilah, 7 to 1 Ixion, 10 to 1 Frolic and Redleap, 12 to 1 Leroy, Bell rin^tr, and Lottie.

WELLINGTON WINTER MEETING.

Wellington, July 11. The weather cleared this morning, but remains threatening. The attendance is good. The Governor arrived at one o'clock by train. Notwithstanding the heavy rain the ground is m fair condi sion. Results are as follow :— Trial Steeplechase.—Chester 1, Don 2, Pirate 3. Won easily. Time, smin JOisec Dividend, £8 6s. HutvDLBS. -Ival 1, Oaklands 2, Pyra mus 3. Won easily. Time, 3min 31sec. Dividend, £18 2s.

The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty. recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whica we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Streiigthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are iniKl m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9tl, 11s, by all medicine endors throughout the wo Id 1 * Keatino's Cough iOzkmjes cures Cough Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimon states that uo other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime eneuaos rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, m tins, Is l£d and 2s 9d each Teas free from any excess of astringency South British Tea Company's pure blends. All storekeeper?.

TFF? ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, JULY 11, 1891



■M"* ■•M A"AL .13 T-KIACJIJBR OF SIIfUING. j _ ' ■ ■ •-. Ai»i>Hßss-llmiiy s Hotel, TUESDAIS. . Hours—l p.m. to 4.'JO p.m- 7 4 : * * * * ». „ » * * FOR * ; speedy cure ; ! CONSULT '* DR. T.EASTQE ABBOTT, « 19 QUEEN'S WALK £ (OppotiU town Hall),* « l^ MELBOURNE, J » ■ » » * * » i » te IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASH BURTON AND DISTRICT. J. Aivoii Tailor, Of Christ church, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, *■■■' corner* of Arcade, m all brftnches of Tailoring. • J.W.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Giar^uteed - m the latest fashion. ' ' ' ■" ' J.N. is from one of the best houses m ■ Glasgow, Scotland, und is confident U* give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. '• v J. N (XON, Tangued Sthbbtj - Ashbuijton, & Colombo Sthbet CIIHISTCHjUECH. lf „„- 6 1



JUST IjAWDEO— Ux OTAKf, ■ Paperhangings, Paperhangings. —EX MAUD: GRAHAM,— _"*»'' 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Oo M TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EASTSTRfiET Sparrow~&^Tßerryinan tT/f ISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR . . . TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, ' ' vizi,:, :. ;■■• . BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, f^" E^IRELY NEW bTOCK. LARGE A^D CHOICE ASSORTMENT IX ALL StZES MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES v OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALITY OXJR, 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 price". 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), but we always employ an efficien staff of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on out 1 premises. - ",j •:" 2. We will not sell the co-called Cheap (low class) aoods, which are really dear afc 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 to obtain their c.ujfidence / and permanent support—wo trust we shall always merit and xeceire yourtsteeniedrV patronage . . ... Assuring you of our best, services afc all times, ■ .. ■ We arej Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, SPARItOVf & BERSYMAN TAILOES \A.3STID OTJTJPITTEJRS. 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBPRTOX. "* Andrews' Poisoned Grain KOK DISTBUCTION OF SPARBOWB -^ . . ;■>■•'' IS „_ % "]V/rOST TpCONOMIOAL AND Tj^FFECTIVE: " PACKETS RETAIL, is EACPT. * D. THOMAS. \ T HAVE A BUYEH FOR FREEZERB AND PAT EWES . ' IN ANY NUMBER. D. THOMAS, ASHBUfiTOK. / : ; D. THOMAS] (Lite of Matsm, Cox and Co.) < i ~fh AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOE, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBU R TO N )AKS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinvald and Ash burton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskinsj Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Woo] throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE S§ TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS fT\HE demand for good Land m Large and Sn.all Farms has again arisen, ttu 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 guaiantee'if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitant, that a sali will be effected,. A proper registry of all Lauds f Sale is rigidly k IX THOMAS, < ASHBURTQff



THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND F NOY IfKPOS'TORV, / CONTAINS the L:ttos X-v^i^ m XJ Fancy and Ai-tisiijNee 'L-svork direct from Home. In addition to tlie übovo Mrs g«« 'W-ec)lspejial Lines m APRONS, Pip FORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest liri-rovttt Knitting Machine. ; Agent for Mesdatn-js Weigel and I Jiufctenck's cut paper patterns, and for j tjf. Echpre Dy o Works. Registry Office for Servants. ' > __KAST_STREET ! __ASHBU RTON, TRtfES. rXIIEEBr~TREES; fIIHE undersigned has much pleasure m ,JL ofFering a large, stock of the follow-. ing trees, plants, etc., which are now ready for planting :—Apples are all twice grafted on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading yarities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2- Y»ar old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pmus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 ™w»rP» 1 year, a grand line j and 30,000 2_years transplanted, the best m t the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas- , mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bncata, 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 aA fc «^S^ Catal°g«es on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 65Q ____Allenton, Ashburton, I



j Public Notices. T. G. RUSSELL, |(J BARRISIER and SOLICITOR, £ CHRIST CHURCH. £ Bi anch Ofl'ce—-East Steeet, ASHBIRTOf (Near H. Zankkii's.) 6 157 - THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND 11 AGENCY , COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated umlor the Provisions of the ) Companies Acb, 1882. Registered Office— > MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, f. ■ CHRISTCHURCH. TH TS Company !s prepai vd to advance money on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sunw, at Currant 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, Christehurc!l, Or to the Branch Office of the Company j East Street, ASHBURION. . 186 m- GKRJWA.T SUCCESiS T£* OF THE OHEAP OLEARING SALE OF S-.W- ALCORN <k (X'S S T O O XV EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK JL still left, which must be cleared out during the n«xt FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOOD S. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lades Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. B° N.B.— A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price SJS Od REDUCED TO IS S)«l S.W. Alcorn & Co. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS [of EVERYJ DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, JSTEWOAS'i L"E, MOLNT SOMBPS^ AND HO ME BUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cub, RAILS, •STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all- Barbed and Plain^ sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKEK' RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strcsts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT- RaKAIA] 77/05. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASHBU R T 0 N, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing several excellent sorts recently imported 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 sitall gardens. All the scrts 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 oittatconsiderable 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 fcliQ colony ; and a special line of - 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance, And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Biroh, Abies Douglasii, and Mengiesii (red and white Oregon pine), Afeies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 COOSEBF%i ES n£.,? mntS (very Choice sorts), (w- ues< Filbem> &c# Also> a * cudless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a tirst-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade. THOS. ( SEALY, South end of bridge,



D THOMAS BALES~AT RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND METHVjSN. 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 29fch, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS -July 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN —July 24th, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs" Whkelbvnd, Fjclton, and Hibbs will bejliappy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 3 Ashburton.



Pub ie Notice 3 > asuburtonTresbytujrian 1 CHURCH. i i ) CJETtVFCES m abovn O'rr-.h will 1m ' l ) con 'ucte;l !iy !. j;v. An. •UIBALI. i TaEAbWKLL, df Wan r iim ,!. • i SUNDAY s NEXT, July J2, an.f at WaUnui m the nfternool . 7 fij PUBLIC NOTICE. TO Storekeepers and Others.—l will not be responsible for any debts in curred iv my name without my written order. CAROLINE JOHNS, Alford Forest Road. Ashburton, July Jl. 7 69 STRAYED INTO my paddock about July 6, two Bullocks; one roan and one dark brown. Owner can have same by payin" expenses. ' n JAMES CROY, 7! G8 _____ Ashton. TMPOUNDKDat Ashburton from Mr 1. .William Green's faim, Oreensbreet, by William Gray, 4 red heifers, 2 white heifers, 2 red and white heifers, 1 straw beiryheifor, 11 red and white steers, 1 roan and whito steer, 4 black and white •teers, 1 black steer, and 2 red steers. Notch out of near ear. No visible brands. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on July 27, at twelve o'clock noon. JOSEPH HALE, Poundkeeper. July 11, 1891. 7 76 IN THE MATTER OF A BILL IjN TITULED "THE HOSPITALS AND CHARITABLE INSTITU TIONS ACTS AMENDMENT BILL, 1891." NOTICE is hereby given that leave will be asked during the present session of Parliament to introduce into the General Assembly of New Zealand a BILL for the purpose of further amend ing an Act of the General Assembly of New Zealand intituled "The Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Act, 1885," so as to dissolve the Board of the United District of the Ashburton with the North Canterbury District as constituted under that Act, and to make the Hospital Boards of the Ashburcon and of the North Can terbury Districts respectively Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards for the said Districts. Copies of the Bill have been deposited m the Resident Magistrate's Courts afc Ashburton and Clnistchurch, and are open to public inspection. CHAS. W. PUR-NELL, 707 Solicitor, Ashburton.



JAMES BAKER TIMBEE MEKCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AND VANCI GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TjIURNITURE and Picture Frame JD made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg;] erambulators. A?so* WIESNKR PIANOS. CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLANDER has re 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 ' xaryixJß isranecxioir. Every kind of Tobacco known to users of 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 beat Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in cluding the latest <(Temple Bar." ii Aiiti>n£isft t *<a- Is Practised m our Saloon m an Art, and Ladies and OeufcloHien willfi^ " . lX ' tefrte and skill of — ■ _-~ cliafc th(? t h~~ . •" .uuab c Professor are at w-.^xi service. Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS BJJ COIFIURE EAST STREET.



NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AM E S JM.O GREG OR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Orr's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigais, 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. Tha HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubb die best appointed m South Canterbury} [YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, §127 Orr's Buildings, East Street.



\yfRS p\ FTOMERSHAM'S VI \j* 11 art in^iosr OF OIJD Ac WATERCQLOR (By permission of the Colonial Secretary ) 108 MEMBERS at 5s EACH. 22 PRiZES, VviAi lakors to select according to priority. THE PICTUKEsirg da*- mi v . Mh Tf M Tavbu' "•' Oil view at »&£■' . ocationer's shop, East ■ wu, where Tickets can be obtained, or from PETER WILLIAMS, 7 71 Hon. Seg. & Treasurer.



MILES AND CO. DESIRABLE HOUSE FOR SALE. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by Mr C. Dixon to Sell by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY, JULY 18, TOWN SECTION NO. 1239, with fron tages on Burnett and Short streets with well built Dwelling House of Five Rooms and Scullery, and nicely laid out garden. All m first-class order. This property is most conveniently situated being three minutes walk from the Union Bank and five minutes from the Railway Station. Easy terms of payment. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. (4KO. JAMESON, ?+&> Agent.