MrSeddon, m replying, said that he had no objection to co-operative principles bein* introduced m case of the govern ment resuming possession of any mines. The motion for the second reading was agreed to. MIKING BILL. Mi- Seddon moved the second reading of the Mining Bill, which was a consoli dating aud amending measure. Sir Georwe Grey thought that the time had come when the Goldfields Committee should insert a clause m the Bill, provid ing that after July 31 m the present year there should be a reservation ot all minerals for the public. Mr Fergus was surprised to hear b.r George Grey's suggestion, because if it were given effect to it would be a curse to the mining community, and would eftec tuallr destroy all enterprise m goldmimng. The second reading wks agreed to. The H >use rose at 1 a m.

SCHOOL COMMITTEE

HAMPSTEAD,

The monthly meeting of the Hamp steacl School Committee was lipM last night, Present—Messrs Crooks man), Andrews, Meaclem, Piekford, Sage and Bisset. : The headmaster's report stated that the number on the roll was 392; the average attendance for the last month, 2315 ; and the highest daily attendance 275. The attendance was improving. A return was attached showing the at tendance for each week from April 20 to June 26—that is, for three weeks before the closing of the school, and two weeks after it was re-opened. It was resolved to forward the return to the Board of Education, • requesting them to take the facts shown m it into consideration when calculating the grant. Mr Wilkinson's letter to School Com mittees with reference to holding a con ference to consider the question of agri cultural and mechanical education was read. Mr Andrews strongly supported the idea contained m the letter. There was too much tendency at present to teach with a view to clerkships and similar oc cupations. Mr Sage thought boys having some knowledge of the science of farming would have a better chance of getting work when they left school. After other members had spoken Messrs Andrews and Meaclem were ap pointed delegates to the conference. Letter was read from the Board of Education stating that £5 was allowed for addition to coal-house. There were no funds to repair the wash-house at the master's house, and cost of repairing chimney could not be allowed, the work having been done before obtaining the | Board's authority. The Visiting Committee reported the »tepa taken m reference to closing the school during the scarlatina epidemic. Trees could not be planted owing to the unfavorable weathei% The pump wells m the sch«ol grounds were dry. Several minor matters were also reported on. It was resolved that the Board should be applied to at once to sink the wells. It was stated that suice the first diy or .two after re- opening no children from infected households were known to have attended the school. Accounts amounting to £18 4s lOd were passed for payment.

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CONGREGATIONAL CON FERENCE. London, July 13. The Congregational Conference as sembled for business to-day. There are one hundred delegates from Ame rica. A resolution of condolence with MrSpuigeon was passed. The Rev. Mr Gosman, of Melbourne, said that Mr Spuvgeon's sermons supply tiie want of ministers in the bush. THE DE COBAIN SCANDAL. ' In the House of Commons to-day Mr Goschen formally moved that Mr De Cobain be summoned to attend in his place. THE KAISER'S.VISIT. The Emperor of Germany lunched with the Marquis of Salisbury at Hat field House to-day. He afterwards took a farewell of the Queen at Wind sor, and left to join his yacht at Leith for a cruise in Scotch waters. The Empress joins her children at Felix stowe. The Prince of Wales visits Germany in the autumn. NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIA TION. London, July 14. Atßisley rifle meeting the volunteers defeated the regulars, and Cambridge beat Oxford. The winner of the Alex andra prize was Orr, a Highlander, with a score of 66. The Victorians engaged at the meeting complain of the light. Victorians will compete at Bisley for the Kolapore cup, the Colonial prize, the Corporation's prizes, and the Queen's prize. Five competed in the Alexandra match, Murray scoring 50, and Leish 48. The lowest winner's score was 58. COLONISATION OF THE SOUDAN. A paper was read at the meeting of the London Chamber of Commerce ad- Tocating the colonisation of the Soudan by the chartered company. VICTORIAN FINANCES. City men doubt the correctness of the cable message stating that the Victorian budget shows a deficit of jHjOqo.ooo. WESTERN AUSTRALIAN LOAN. It is expected that the Western Australian loan will command 1\ premium,

COLONIAL DEFENCES.

An animated debate took place in the House of Commons last night on the question of the amount to be con tributed for defence for Singapore. A number of members urged the reduc duction of the sum, but Mr Goschen and Mr Stanhope contended that Singa pore was fairly treated* and the re duction was negatived. LABOR. QUESTIONS. / The employees of thirty more build ing firms have struck for eight hours a day, at lOd an hour. The mill sawyers and wood-cutting Hiacbinists are demanding similar con cessions. IRISH AFFAIRS. The Marquis of Waterford has «iven notice of motion to enquire whether the Government will create a Department of Agricultural in Irelend. Mr P. Maboney, member for North ''iS&ath, in the course a speech, said fb»t it was better for tbo Irish tol?e

the slaves of England than of Rome The Orangemen of Belfast applauded , the policy of the Government. Washington, July 13. Messrs Redmond and O'Kell, the Parnellite delegates, have sailed for London.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

Ottawa, July 13. The Canadian Government have an nounced that they have not formulated a policy of Imperial Federation as r.d vocated by Sir Charles Tupper. FATA*L LANDSLIP. By a landslip in Vancouveer Islan the village of Nanaimo was destroyed forty-one persons were killed and many others seriously hurt. ORANGEISM IN THE ARMY. An order has been issued by the Duke of Cambridge, abolishing the Orange Lodge Battalion, throughout the army generally. AN AUSTRALIAN POET. Messrs Ward, Lock, and Tyler have just brought out " Poems of the South," by Bernard O'Hara, of Mel bourne. The press criticisms are unani mous in praise of the Australian poet. THE MANCHESTER CANAL. The collapse of the Manchester Canal- embankment was due to a heavy tide in the Mersey, which forced the water behind the uncompleted work and burst it down. The construction of the canal will be further delayed by this untoward accident.

MR ELAINE'S HEALTH.

Washington, July 13. Mr J. G. Blaine'vS friends assert that the reports as to the state of his health are the result of a conspiracy. THE U.S. PRESIDENCY. General Harrison does not propose to contest the Presidency again.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, July 13. A cordial reception is being prepared for the French fleet at Cronstadt.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE SHEARING QUESTION.

Sydney, July 14. There was .great excitement at Bourke to-day. A train containing 350 free shearers was rushed by a large crowd of unionists, whom the police were powerless to keep oft. The em ployer who had hired them, a squatter named Nutting, was badly hurt in the melee. OPENING OF PARLIAMENT. Parliament was opened to-day by Commission, but the business was con fined to swearing in members and the re-election of Mr J. C. Abbott as Speaker. The Governor will formally open the session to-niorrow.

THE FLOODS.

Melbourne, June 14. The floods are subsiding. A large relief fund is being started for the benefit of the sufferers.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July i 4. , A »urn digger named R. Robinson died frotn° exposure at Gumtown, Mercury aShel, daughter of Mr Thomas Farley, commission agenc, died of concision of tli« h-ain through a fall coming down '^iS chairman of the Chmir.iblo Aid Board mentioned at a meeting that there wove a lot «f men m the Costley Home determined not to work. He said that .something must be done m the matter, and suggested that a n«w law should be framed making work compulsory Ihe bo-ird decided that Messrs H«*keth and Richmond be asked ro prepare a bye-Jaw to remedy the evil. Wellington July 14. The "Post" states that the idea of forming a team of football girls m New Zealand has been abandoned. } correspondent of the same paper vrrit.es to say that he has been observing the sun lately, and has never seen it so covered with spots as now. I here are live large groups visible, each including many spots. OAMAIIU , July 14. John Yornston, an escaped lunatic, was arrested yesterday at Papakaio by the poUce. He escaped from Seacl.fi A.syluin on the 10th in.st. and arrived at Papakaio yesterday. He bailed up a settlers house, and the occupants turning out m Yornston took possession of the ou.e and was only arrested with diflicul'y by the police and brought to town at mid night. He escaped once before from Clyde, at which time he committed a rape on a girl while at large. ° DUNEDIN, July I 4' Three cottages at South Dunedin were burnt down this morning. It *•* im ported that Susan Stark one of tht, occupy, was burnt, but she turned up m a half drunken state.

SPORTING.

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

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Melbourne, July 15. The winter meeting of the Victorian Racin* Club has been postponed until Tuesday next, but a further adjournment is considered .almost certain.

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AN APPEAL.

TO THE KDITOK, Silt —Through you I wish to ask the residents of Ashburton and distiict for a little assistance for Mrs Moss, the poor vounc lady who was a few days ago so terribly injured. But a few weeks ago she arrived from Home to be married m the colony, and, after a very brief happiness, she finds herself maimed m body, all her hopes crushed, and absolutely without means—without a penny and among strangers. Mrs Moss is quite unaware that this appeal is being made, but 1 know there are many ready to help when asked, and if a few ladies will form, a Committee, I shall be very glad to act as Secretary for 'let any parents picture to themselves their child, m a strange country, under similar circumstances, and I think they will be moved to contribute a trine to this most deserving fund. In the meantime Mr H. G. 1 lower and myself are anxious to receive any sums which may be forwarded to form a trust fund, to supply her pressing needs before leaving the He-spit^- A ditjiled account will be published at a future date. -I am, etc., Harrisos

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POLITICAL.

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Wellington, July 14. THE PUBLIC TKUST REPORT. The Public Accounts Committee sat this morning oh the business of the Public Trust Commission. Sir Robert Stout appeared for Mr Hamurton, the Public Trustee. The morning was occupied entirely with hearing Sir Robert's address on the report of the Commissioners, and the Committee adjourned at one o'clock till to-morrow. It is generally understood that it the Government will guarantee Mr Ha.nerton his pension he will resign forthwith. He has some few months of service yet to complete the term entitling him to a pension. Of the intentions of the Government in the matter I can as I yet say nothing. PRIVILEGE. The House was occupied with another iof those storms in a teacup which the Opposition &eem bent upon creating whenever occasion offers. Sir John HUH, Mr Scobie Mackenzie, and one or two other pronounced Oppositionists made a determined set upon the Minister for Public Works anent some letters which it was alleged by themhehad "abstracted" from certain correspondence between himself and the Railway Commissioners, which had been laid on the table by order of the House. The explanation was peifeet and the whole matter cleared up, ' but still the obstructionists kept the thing j going all the afternoon and well on into the evening. Wellington, July 15. The Stevens case has been before the Petitions Committee. Mr Stevens applied for compensation for the lobs of office by his retrenchment within a few months of being entitled to a pension. The Com mittee decided that ie was no part of the Ministers' duty to consider the term of service when reductions were necpssary, and referred the matter to the House to deal with.

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SHIPPING.

London, July 14. Arrived s.s. Duke of Buckingham Tom Port Chalmers, May 24.

IRISH AT FAIRS.

Doctor Joseph Kenny, M.P. for the south division of Cork, has been given an appointment at Dublin, and will resign his seat m the House of Commons,

LONDON UNIVERSITY.

The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council has granted a charter to the Albert Teaching University of Lou? don.

INDIAN RESTLESSNESS.

New Yokk, July 14. The Navajos and Chippewah tribes of Indians are again displaying a de fiant attitude, and a fresh rising is feared.

WEST AUSTRALIAN LOAN.

Tenders for the West Australian quarter million loan at par were opened to-day. The total amount tendered for was £864,000, and those at one shilling premium receive 40 per cent.

(Received July 15, 1.50 a.m.) The average price of the Western Australian loan was £100 10s J od. [t is believed that the announcement of the Victorian deficiency affected the loan to the extent of fully one per cent.

THE KAISER'S VISIT.

The Emperor William inspected the Forth Bridge and subsequently left for Norway.

THE BETTWS-Y-COED MURDER.

Duncan, who murdered his wife on Bettws-y-Coed, m Wales, has been ac quitted on tha ground of insanity.

INTIMIDATION CASES.

The Queen's Bench I)vision of the High Court of Justice has quashed the conviction by the Recorder of Ply mouth m the case Curan v JTreweliwen, holding that intimidation had not been proved. In the other decisions threats implying violence to persons or pro perty have been held to be the chief element of intimidation.

THE FOOD SUPPLY.

St. Petersburg, July 14. In view of an impending famine m Russia all speculations m grain have been forbidden.

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THE FLOODS.

Sydnky, July 15. Railway communication with Mel bourne has been resumed. The wash away extended over a length of twenty one miles. The river Murray is rising rapidly, and floods m the Albury district are feared.

Melbockne, July 15. The steamer Buncoora is firmly embedded m sand, and there is but little hope that the tugs sent to her as sistance will succeed m towing her oft. Soundings indicate that the vessel's bottom is stove m, but there is no im mediate prospect of the vessel breaking up unless a southerly gale sets m. A terrifying spectacle was witnessed on the plateau of the Dandenong ranges. An avalanche of earth, fifty acres m extent, swept down the side of a mountain, with a fearful roar, and engulfed one residence, the occupants ef which escaped with difficulty. One lady wat> buried m the debris, but was rescued. She, however, had a leg broken, besides sustaining other in juries.

GOVERNORS' PREROGATIVES.

Adelaide, July 15. In view of Lord Onslow's corres pondence with Lord Knutsford, the Governmentintend to push the question of placing Governors' right of pardon and prerogative m a wore satisfactory position,

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[ DnaftMf n (hamlxr «f Commorrtv DuXEDIN, July 15. In Mr Ritchie's address to the annual | meeting-of the Chamber of Commerce lie "aid, there was no ground for the fear ex pressed m certain quarters that Dunedin was not holding her own. For thy live years ended 1890 the imports to this port varied between £1,660,647and£1,662, 629. Last year there was paid m duty £401,724, againafc £387,514 m 1889, and £376,331 m 1888. The exports varied equally little, but as the colony's exports expanded fifty per cent m the last two years, Dunedin had failed to keep hold of its share. Still the industries of growing wool and meat for shipment had been fairly maintained, and the local wool sales were considerably larger than these of any other part of the colony. The truth is, m good times they shot a bigger bolt than most other prices, and so feel more keenly the standing still. They had all suffered severely by the strike—to what extent few know. Not only did that unfortunate and deplorable mistake cost huge sums of money, but it had dried up the springs of enterprise ever since, and tho fear of it is still causing people to button up their pockets and abstain from taking part m what cught to be the natural developernent of the place. Capital and Labor both alike suffered seriously, to such an extent as would, he hoped, induce both sides to resolve that such a catastrophe would never be .re peated. It is difficult to see how this can be accomplished by Legislation. He had no fault to find with the bills to regulate factory work and protect the health of women and children, but to place m the hands of a Minister the ad justment of all disputes between wage earners and wage payers would be a fatal mistake. It would soon have the effect of altogether drying up wages, either for paying or receiving. He had great con fidence that the labor members had common sense enough to discover as quickly as any what was practicable and what not, and they also would be careful to avoid such a course of action as would stop enterprise. Id was very necessary just now to co-operate to re-establish con fidence m the minds of payers ; if this were done it would go far to improve what all complain of m the way of flatness and dulness m trade. The extension of, the Otago Central would not eiire the trouble. He deprecated the tendency to agitate for money for this line. They had no right to ask a penny to be spent on unreproductive works, though tho time might come when they could afford to do so. The general progress and the prospects of the colony afforded room for congratulation. It was true the cen sus was not so satisfactory as it ought to have bean, and showed a certain leakage of population, but this only emphasised the surprising progress of the colony, al though politicians said otherwise, and politicians would be freely acknowledged to be right, if they could turn the stream of population inwards instead of outwards. His firm belief was that they could expect nothing else following the shake produced by the stoppage of borrowing and public works, but what had the reduced popula tion been doing ? Judging by results it looked as if they had been well culled, and represented the maximum of the strength and force, whether of musohj or capital. Without extraneous aid, for the imports. remained stationary, they had reached a total "export of £9,428,781, from £6,386,682 m 1886. They con tinued each year to maintain a large revenue from the railways ; they had in creased the deposits m six Banks by £1,563,877 during the three years ended March 31 last, and for the same period the advances had decreased by £2,208.099. The settlement of the land had been pro gressing all the time. They might have every confidence that paying off private debts is going on and m a larger per centage each year than m t»v> «jo preceding it, Tho state of the public finance and the genuine sur plus on this year's Budget go to confirm the hopeful view of the state of the colony, and Mr Balance's Minis try deserved all sredit for their resolu tion not to borrow for the present. They would find if they adliered to this I hey would establish a sound state of finance, and .solid prosperity m the country ; but he deprecated, tho change m thef incidence of taxation as inopportune, though the time might come, and before very long, when the colony could stand such changes without harm. At present they ran the risk of undoing the steps they had gained m public credit and confidence during the past two years. It was all the worse because the actual effect of the new pro posals was very uncertain.

THR ASHBURTON GUABDIAN, TTEIHESDAY, JULY 15, 1891



THE NEW LIGHT. "LUXENE/ 5 Safe, Brilliant, Economical, FOR SALE IN TINS OR CAbES. ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JIST IA¥DED-Ex OTAKT, Paperhangings, Paper hangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age,-150 test. 30,000 ft. FLOORING &■ MATCH-LINING. ' W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBEE & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EAST STREET Sparrow & Berry man TT7ISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, VIZ., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, I3F ENTIRELY NEW STOCK. LARGE AJN'D CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALIfY OTTJEfc POLICY. Gentlemen,,— 1. In order to maintain our reputation as "Tha 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 slops), but we always employ an efficiea .„ staff of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on our premises. 2. We will not sell the so-called Cheap (low class) aoods, 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 and 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, SPARROW & BERBYMAN TAILOES .AJSTDD OtTTFITTEBS. 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain VOX DESTRUCTION OF SPARSOWS IS "li/TOST T7\CONOiVIieAL AND TTIFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. , D. THOMAS. "T v HAVE A BUYER FOR FREEZERS AKD FAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER. D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. y»" — ■—— — — —*—"~—"•■ ——'"■"' ■ ' ' ' — » T>. THOMAS] (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON —:o: •>ANS Negotiated. Wcokly Sales of Live Stock. Timrald and Ashburton Lj alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fafc, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales o£ Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing salea as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE ~S8 — TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS fTUIE demand for quod Land m Large and Sn.all Farms has again arisen, an every clay I have applications for such which I sannofc supply. Those wishing either to Lot or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by jririnjj me promptly full particulars, and I can guaiantee if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitanfc^that a salo will be eflectetf,' A proper registry of all Lands f Sale is rigidly k ; B, THOMAS, ASHE.URTOX.



gar GJ-RJWA.T SUCCESS -aa OP THE QHEAP QLEARING S ALE * OF S- W- ALCORN & C(; JS st o_o 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, Lades Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. KJT N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S fid REDUCED TO IS Oil S W. A loom X Co. ON SALE | BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF KVRRY DESCRIPTION. (oils : WESTPORT, KEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS,! AND HOMEB USH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS,&o JOSHUA-TUCKER' RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIC : Corner of Tancred and Wes strests, DextMrGeo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AX RAKAIA^ WINTER CIEABING SALE AT "THE llli; Stock must be REDUCED- £|000 --REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor; timity of purchasing Winter Goods ai Low Prices before the termination of tlu Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, novr sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked verj cheap, and the price: must clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS MITS, & RIBBONS being offeree at about HALF-PRICK. A lot of WINGS &, BIiIDS 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 SECURT THE BARGAINS. W. H. COLLIEB " The Comer."



* .*,* * * * * * * 1 * FOR * ; speedy cure ; CONSULT . IR.T.EASTOE ABBOTT, . 19 QUEEN'S WALK $ (Opposite Town Hall),} g » MELBOURNE. » CHEAP PROPERTIES. SHEEP COUNTRY.— 800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres, good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tht property. 4-roomed Cottage at Timvald. £200.—Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, i-acre, Cox street. £115. — Three-roomed Cottage and f-acre section, Grey street. £l3p.—Five-roomed House m Cox itreet, with J-acre section and shed. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir ible Suburban Property fronting the Domain. Should prove a very good investment, Apply to T. BULLOCK. £"800, £300.—Two special sums to lend j it 6 per cent on first-class security. I Vpply to T. BULLOCK SALES AT ~ RANGITATA BRIDGE, I MOUNT SOMERS, AND METHVEN, D THOMAS, at the solicitation 'ot . many Clients, gives notice that te will hold Sales of Live mid Dead Itock by Public Auction as follows, viz., RANGITATA BRIDGE-July 29th, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS-July 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEIN—JuIy 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock. Lnd that Messrs! Whbelb.vsd, Felton, ■nd Hibbs will be'happy to receive entries jr same. D. THOMAS, 3 Ashburton. CHE ARTIsfEEDLEWORK"ASD FANCY REPOSITOBY, CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct rom Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams las opened special Lines m APRONS, 'INAFORES, Ladies', Children's and infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by atest irrproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Jutterick's cut paper patterns, and for ■he. Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office or Servants. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. . -»f- M . nit m»' '". C- ' ' i. ■ ir — -. i~T \/I RS f^ rXOMERSHAM'S M. v_a 11 ART UMIOIT OF OIL Ac WATERCOLOK PAINTINGS. (By permission of the Colonial Secretary.) 168 MEMBERS at 5s EACH. 22 PRiZES. Prize-takers to select according to priority. THE PICTURES are now on view at Mit H. M. Jonkh' Stationer's shop, East Street, where Tickets can be obtained, •r from PETER WILLIAMS, 7 71 Hon. Sec. & Treasurer. NOTICE. TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. JT. \ixon, Tailor, Of Chkistohukck, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of Tailoring. |gg?" J.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 give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancred Street, Ashbcrton, & Colombo Street



TT E ATIE L A KDIN G E £ ■«0T AX I" AND JULETRA E" Red Clover WMte Ulover Cow grass Alsike Timothy ALT OF CHOICEST QUALITY AND OFFER THEM TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT HATfCS. , —.FOR SAIiE!- DQTJILE MACHINE DRESSED RYEGRASS AND COCKSFOOT. FRIEDLAME BROS.



WILLIAM /GARDNER, ILLIAM \JTARDNER, GRAMAM'S ROAD, TINWALD. —HAS FOR SALE— FOREST &c JPLITJIT TREES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also on Hand Clioieo Cal>l»ajgfe Plant* Now ready for Planting Out. nm . TENDERS. TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT" TENDERS are invited for the follow ing Avorks : - - Forming Harland street from Gra ham's road to Catherine street, about 21 chains. Forming Catherine, street from Great South Road to Grove street, about 23 chains. Tenders close at 12 noon on SATUR DAY, July 18. E.,). FOOKS, 7 48 Surveyor to the Board. DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE. MESbRS MILES <fc CO. are in structed by Mb John Bell to Sell by Public Auction at BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATUEDAY, JULY 18, his most compact FARM, of , 231 aobes 231 1 situate at Fleiniugton. 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, Waah hou&e, tfeo., Stable for six horses, Chaff-house. Sixty-one acres are sown with wheat, forty acres are m oats, twenty-five acres are ploughed ready for sowing j the balance is m gra&a. Sale at 11.80 sharp. Easy Terms. For further particulars apply to GEO. JAMESQN Ashburton, Or MESSES MILES & CO., Christchurch. J, T. FORD, $1 Auctwueer*



The Aoraiigi, from London via Hobfcrt, arrived at Wellington to-day after an event ful voyage, KiUTiNii's CoiXiJi iOZknoks cures Cough Asthma, Brouchitis, Medical tistimon statcs that no other medicine is so effectual m the cure of these dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives cuse, one or two at bedtime ensuaes rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they aie invaluable. 1 hey con tain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, iatius, Is I} 4 and Sa 9d