Magistrate was not satisfied th*t there had been forgery, and the plea of fraud set up ho considered had not been proved. At the request of defendant's solicitor the order was impounded for some days.

COURSING.

THK WATERLOO CUP. O'ER JPIIESS ASSOCIATK ST.] Dunedin, June £9. Twenty-four nominations have been re ceived for the Waterloo Cup by the Dunedin Jockey Club. Six are from Chrisfcchurch, three from Ashburton, three from l^apakaio, two each from Oamaru and Invercargill, and one from Auckland, the rest beinp from Dunedin. j For the Ladies' Bracelet, to be coursed *■ for at the samo time, forty nomination" yiave been received.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PBR PKKSS ASSOCIATION^ V»w1m»1 •••■•« ¥••<!. Wellington, June 80. In his address to the Chamber of Com mercethe Peeniidenfe referred to the in •rease of deatlw in the colony during the past year from career, which he attributed to the want of a proper inspection of slaughter-houses and clahies. The statistics showed that 216 cases were treated, and 63 deaths resulted. OTIMnr. The frosts still continue, and last night's was particularly sharp.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(IK*. Pk£S» ASSOCIATION.) (Received June 30, 10.25 a.m.) THE YEMEN RISING. Constantinople, June 29. Information has been received that the Turkish troops have suffered a further defeat at the hands of the Yemen rebels, and the Sultan is greatly alarmed in consequence.

KURDISH OUTRAGE.

tjjheran, June aw. A further outrage of Kurds is re rtported. They abducted a British girl and deposited her at the Turkish Consulate at Sajbolok. The British Consul immediately took steps to se cure the release of the captive, but owing to his visiting the Turkish Con sulate where she was confined the Kurds made an attack on it. The British Consul succeeded in effecting his escape, and troops were summoned to quell the disturbance.

BISMARCK'S ADVICE.

Berlin, Juno 29. The Berlin newspapers are indignant at the remarks in Prince Bismarck's journal Warning the Emperor not to have too intimate a friendship with England for fear of alienating Russian friendship, as they consider them humbling Germany before Kussia.

FIBRE CULTIVATION.

Paris, June 20. The Government has decided to in troduce a Bill in the Chamber of Depu ties, providing for the payment of a bounty on the cultivation of flax and hemp.

THE WHEAT SUPPLY.

St. Fbtbrsburg, June 29. , The price <tf flour is advancing in ; consequent on the bad harvest. The semi-official journal, " Novoe Vreinya," declares that special measures will be needed to prevent the peasants starv ing during the Winter.

THE JEWS.

The Czar is much incensed at the Crown Prince of Denmark (the Czarina's brother) for condemning the treatment to which the Jews expelled from Russia tiais been subjected. (Beceived June 30, 10.30 a.m.) Anti-Semitic riots, ? attended by bloodshed, have tyken place at Kher-, son on the Black Sea.

ITALY'S FOREIGN POLICY.

xtosiE, o une zw. After two days of unparalleled tur bulent scenesin the Italian Chamber, over an interpellation upon the foreign policy, Marquis Rudini, the Premier, declared that the Government would pursue a policy of peace, and firmly maintain the treaties and alliance with the central European Empires. If is speech has produced the impression that the rental of the Triple Alliance is an accomplished fact.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received June 30, noon.) THE NEW,SOUTH WALES „ ELECTIONS. Sydney. June 'M). Mr Dibbs was elected for Murrum bidgee yesterday. He was third on the "iJist. The following is the state ol parties at present:—Ministerialists 48 ; Opposition, 44 ; Labor Candidates 3G ; Independent, 5 , Freetraders;, G3 Protectionist*, 67; Doubtful, 3 There are only eight members now t< be xeturiicd, and these are likely fc swell the ranks of the Protectioj Mrtft 1 . * '. THE FLOODS. The «*»ttlcfis along the banks of tin l-ivw Yass fiave lost n.mph V*l liabj atock 1W the flood in the Jpwer part o W»gg» Wagga, The water is up t the_ eeilii»g» and the tops of th Yerajidaha pf >»*ny of the residence! BusineMH in tbi town is completel paraiyatd. One pastoral is t hal los four thousand isheep. The water a Gundacai is subsidin-'.

SPORTING.

JlffpjoimNß, June 30. Singapore has been scratched for the Outfield Cup. KUST IN WHEAT. Hie Intercolonial Committee, which W»s appointed to inquire intq thp remedy suggested byMr Smith Ellis for the eradication of rust in wheat, condemn hia proposal as impracticable.

Taranald's Progess.

[rttl PIIKSS ASSOCIATION.] ' Skw Plymouth, June 30. Mr Newton King, president of the clumber of coinmeice, in his address tv tjlti chamber, wijd the distrjct h i adadpne,ed pnaiitorttlriy during fae year, and til* price of cuttle liad risen Ufty per cunt. During the lusst six months, both imports and export* had increased. The present year's returns would be very large. The district was making rapid utricles every

SPORTING.

THE CAULFIKLD CUP. (per m&& association {\ ' The !following are the weights for the CaulfieldCup. , J s t lb «* lir Dreadnought 9 10 Lapstone ... 7 7 Tirailleur ... 9 10 Wildrose... 7 / Bungebah ... 9 7 Dundas ... 7 £ Cuirassier ... 9 5 Cnrrington 7 / Megaphone 9 5 E.K. ... 7 7 Freedom (N.Z.)B 13 Robert ... 7 7 Vengeance... 813 Glenlrth ... t <_ Correze ... 811 Jewboy ... 7 i Sir Williani 811 Seine ... 7 6 Whimbrel ... 810 Forest ... 7 6 Telcsum ... 8 9 Granite, ... 7 6 Richelieu .. 8.. 9 Goldreef ... 7 b Grey Gown 8 9 Proh Pudor 7 6 Sultan ... 8 8 Burlesque... 7 6 Tarcoola ... 8 7 Senator ... 7 5 Malvolio ... 8 7 Coranum ... 7 6 JohnS. ... 8 7 Ys»nyean ... 7 j 6 Tantallon ... 8 6 G&rt€r ... 7-4 Rudolph ... 8 6 Greaves ... 7 4 Tradition ... 8 6 Sylvester ... 7 4 Buttons ... 8 6 Miranie ... 7 3 Singapore... 8 6 Lyndhurst... 7 3 Gresford ... 8 6 Newton ... 7 3 Paris ... 8 6 Easy ... 7 3 [Spot ... 8 6 Calm ... 7 3 !Annesley ... 8 6 Magnus ... 7 3 Benzon ... 8 G Grenadier... 7 2 Lyndhurst... 8 5 Stambool ... 7 2 Olaf 8 4 Monomot ... 7 2 Wangling Design ... 7 2 Willie ... 8 4 Elfie ... 7 2 Fernando ... 8 3 Forty Winks 7 2 Chintz ... 8 3 Winifred ... 7 2 Enuc ... 8 2 Blaze ... 7 1 Sinecure ... 8 2 Ascot Vale... 7 1 Loyal Stone 8 1 Dilinski ... 7 1 Macquarrie... 8 1 [ Strathtnore 7 1 Litigant ... 8 1 Patrol ... 7 0 Ufajfie ... 8 1 Walker ... 7 0 Anthony ... 8 1 Gauey ... 7 0 Gladstone... 8 1 Wavelah ... 7 0 Serf... ... 8 0 Steadfast ... 7 0 Cory thus ... 8 0 Monti ose ... 6 13 Deerswood... 8 0 Bengal ... 613 Beverley ... 8 0 Tij'aillerie... 6 12 Gatling ... 8 0 Sternchaser 012 Wimkawai... 7 13 Albemarle 1... C .12 Spokesman... 713 Yorvie ... Cll Wytombe ... 7 13 Freedom ... 6 11 G'iNaroo ... 713 Sardonyx ... Gll W%» ... 712 Escort ... 611 Toarbillon... 7 12 AntarticEni- Don Giovan 712 pire ... Gll Tyler ... 712 Affiance ... 611 Leviathan ... 7 12 Sadim ... 6 11 Stromboli ... 7 11 Courteous... 6 10 Hopetoun ... 711 Te-irose ... 6 9 Little Beinie 7 11 Bandit ... G 9 King William 7 11 Jester ... G 9 Mitie ... 711 Merriwa ... 6 9 Meltonian... 7 10 Fortunatus fi 9 Bendigo ... 7 10 Accident ... 6 8 lonic ... 7 10 Glenira ... 6 7 Chaldean ... 710 Yolande ... G 7 Bcolka ... 7 9 Union ... 0 7 Profounder 7 9 Associate ... G 7 Laverock... 7 9 Choice ... 6 7 Bounce ... 7 9 Kings w00d... 6 7 Centaur ... 7 8 Melgrave ... 0 7 Clonard . 7 8 Eureka ... G 7 Marco . 7 7 Faithful ... C 7 Mikado ... 7 7 Tarus ... 0 7 Dillon ... 7 7 Goldie ... G 7 RonaJd ... 7 7 Porfcsea ... G 7

THE ABIIKUBTO3X GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 1801



PubUo Noticeu SPLENDID EATING POTATOES THREE SHILLINGS a Bag or 90«* t'j«, delivered. IS « 87 D. THOMAS. ASHBURfON COUNTY eOUNCEg " q^ENDhRS are invited for r4» f \ L FENCING PLANTATfONS-545 chains fencing, m three contracts. PLOUGHING aiKiHAR^pWING •I9I acres, m two contracts. PLANTING 35,000 TREES-in lots.. " •■ *r Particulars at County Council oflioe.^ Tenders, addiessed to Chairman, to fcp sent m on July 3, at 11 o'clock a.m. By order, 0 WIILIAM BfcXTEBV Count/ Engineer. Ashburton. June 27, 1801, v» . .•- ■. 6*238/ CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. CTABRY FRIEDLANpER Urn j* J....JL. ceived a large consignment^ of New Qofds m all Departments,'aftdfrhile thanking both old and ne'vr patrons foir, ' the hearty support, accorded to him nfi^e recommencing Business, would lake ttua opportunity to ,;: •} "'■ "■■ «:.«' - ihviic mraoti** . Every kind of Tobacco known.to user* of the weed of th« very best quality pnoV curabie m the American. Markets. , 4 A A full Stock of Pipes. to suifc^vtnry; taste, and an abundant, supply of?. Smokers' RequiKi(<es. . . • •• * CIGARS of the very best Brands j.aMT... CIGARETTEiS of every description,^.iu« eluding tlie latest "Temple Bar." ; . '..? HAtSDREMH* "- '- Is Practised m our Saloon as au Art, aud*. Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an abe Professor are;at, th«>ir service. . '■*.'-' Examination of our samples of Hair, work will bear out this btatement. / \ Licensed to Sell STAMPS, ' ' t ". - SALON& DU COIFEURK EAST STREET. * » » » » » « "■•»'.' :W-i * FOR ** .SPEEDY CURE] CONSULT ■ '- '-■'■■ , DR.T.EABTOE ABBOn, • 19 QUEEN'B WALK m (OncMt Town BaUM , m  *_ MELBOURNE. „ » » » » » »., « » ■» _ AVERS PIIL.LS * Suuply the need of a prom pt safe aad reliable family medicine—the standing remedy for diseases of the Stomach Liver and Bowels/. They are e;is'y|roi tlkil * and gentlts m operation ; and their pecu kii'coating of sugar and other preserva tive materials, with waterproof wrapping, insures them against deterioration m all climates. They contain neither calomel nor any other injurious drug, and v for cos tiveness, eick headacho, dizziness,, ajjj bilious attacks are ... , UxVSURPA.«SED They relieve tieuntl^i;i rheumatism gout aul piles, and are of great.,b«me|t n colds, female weaknejd^a^isala^ia^atul^ all disorders occasioned by sluggishueMi i of liver and imparity of the blood. Un- r like other cathartic*, Ayer's Pills thor oughly cleanse, without weakening, the stomach and bowels. As an after-dinner- ' ■ ■ ■ . B pill, they prevent DYSPEPSIA d sharpen the appetite ; and they in* variably induco natural and healthful - on without causing costiveness. Invaluable to travellers, sttiloM, miner AVER B PILLS Prepared by Dr. J. 0; Avßßand Co., Ldwm-l, Maws' \ U.S,A.- ' ■■ ' ' -Ti ....... V Id by Druggists and Medicine Vehdopi *"A . ?"i THE ASHBURTON MAIL ; .?'": From and after the 30Mi November, 1886 r■. the terms of subscription to this' Journal if ' will be a.s follows, viz:— * ' IF PAID IX ADVAI^CK. • ■'■'** Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post .8s Od . „ Half-year... 12s od, by pmt Jd«,od . Year 20s Od, by port 2te 0d , ip nooKun - \ ]", Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 8s Oil. '*  Hiilf-year... 13s Oil, by poet 16s Orl „ Year , 2*» Oti, by post Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, i: . paid for at the tune of insertion, 2a 6d each • ' ' tf booked, 4a each. Stamps may be sent for 'i raymeufc ..,,-.' '' nyMi nspa r e n t blooij: ice .: s i MAKING MACHINERY. r A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons . 'J J The most reliable apparatus *yer pro duced. The Ice Blocks fron; ISiii to Win square and Sin to 12in thick.. FAMILY ICE MACHINES ' SODA WAiER APPARATUS.' ' \ t Chenpest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzojrenes, Free*- "~ inf Powders, Mineral Waters, every ' article •onnected with Ice, Cooling,, >ye. L^ Medicinal Drinks. ,-.*.*. Aul GOODS GUAIUNTEED. ,". Catalooives Poai Fkbc. H J. W»t & Co., Ststoford Work*' IKJ US, Southwark Bridgt IM« Loudyu, P E,



I vim id mini HAVING PURCHASED ON lIIGHIY SATISFACTORY TERR '.■.■■.• -,--' ■■■ ; - -■■ '■•'-*, 'AS IMMENSE STOCE COMPRISING drape&y,! cwrnim, BLANKETS FLANNELS, etc. Have every confidence m ofibring tho same, notgonly to thftir Friends, but t the General Public for IMMEDIATE MLE: A special Room for 1 Jnoleuing A Carpets has been fitted up IN OUR PREMISES " KAHPOI HOUSE _I.S HB ÜBTO fsT Sparrow & Berry man rrr ish to call special attention to their TWO'NBW DEPARTMENTS, viz., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, W&- ENTIRELY NEW STOCK. LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALIFY. OTJR, POLICY. Gentlemen.— 1. In oider to maintain our reputation as " Tha Leading Tailors ar.d Out fitters m the District" we will always endeavour to show the Largest and Best Stock m each Department and guarantee perfect lit 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 frjtn patterns and set suits made up m factories (like slops), but; we always employ an efficjen staft of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on our premises. 2. We will not sell the so-called Cheap (low ,class) fioods, which are really •ear at any price, but every article we recommend we will be prepared to to give good wear. 3. By strict attention to business an.i 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 tsteemed patronage. Assuring ydH of our best services at all. times, We are, Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, ■.-..< SPAEROW & BERRYMAN -'V TAILOBS -AJST3D OUTFITTERS, 6JLO9 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain VOJt DFSTItUCTION OF SPARBOW3 "VTO3T TT'CONOWICAL AND TT^FFECTIVB. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS, T HAVE A BUYER FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER. I). THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. ' D. THOMAS (Lato of 'Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL'and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. . • >ANS^Nsgotiated. Weekly Sales" of Live Stock. Tinvfald and Ash burton IJ . ■ . alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS ' Stiles of Wool throughout the Season, Grain bought and sold on Commission, ClearingJsaleß as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO^IY CLIENTS AND fll fIE demand for" good^Land m Large and Sn.all Farms Ins 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 lull particular, and I can guarautee^if tho Land is fairly good, aud th price not exorbitant, tbat> wloJwUl ba^elected, A proper registry of all Lands f o Sale is rigidly k«pt, I), THOMAS, 1 ASHBUJITON.



S»l« kjfciit m Ashburtoi* fcr Oleggj] eranibuiators. A'so WIE OfERJPIANOT NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A LONft FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AMES JMoGREGOR, Haa Ojjened a Tobacconist's Shop m Okk's Buildings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. it ii « Notk,—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. :~ The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON it without doubt the best appointed m South Canteibury^ ifOUlt i'ATKdSTAGE SOLICITf J>. James McGregor, §127 Orr's Buildings, East Street. ASK TOUR GROCER FOR CAN'T B.S BEAT «AI£INC* POWDER. /^TUARANTEED absolutely pure, and VJjF proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastav. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G, E, WARBURTON, Chemist, " Thk Phakmacy," 6HftO T I M A R U. OF THK QIIEAP O^A^ING SALE S. W ALCOHN & CCS STQ_QK. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRE S S GOO DX. ' Blankets, Flannels, Shawte, Umbrellas, 'Ladies Jackets^ Ulsters, Trimmed ;\ud Untviwwaed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. K3F N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S 91l REDUCED TO Ifi 9«l 9.1^. Alcorn A Co,



I ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDIKG MATERIALS ; .. .  OF. ; EVERY DESCRIPTION. > coals : WJJSTPORT,. NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, ' AID - • r HOMEBUSH. ■ :■.'*:• •■ ■ ■ Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Lbg and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SfAPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbe* and Plain, sizes, PAINfIS, OILS, &c JOSHUA~TUCKER IAILWAY RESERVE,^ J^\EST STREET. OFFICE: Corner of Tancrccl and Wes ; ; streets, nexfcMrGeo. Jameson's. opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA JAMES BAKER TIiIBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AJND VXN3Y GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK^TREET, )pvosnE Harrisons Auction Mart, FURIITURE and Picture Frame nr.de to order m any design ai shovtesfc iotico.



THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ABHBURTO N, HAS now ready for planting at Reduced Prices, — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consisting of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, inelud* ing several excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, <m the best stocks Buit!\blg eifcher for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the sorts have been tested m our ti-ial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for estivation here, are rejected. This system has l>een carried outatconsiderable expense during a long series o£ years. The results are recorded, and filial], if required, be p^Mjed at, the disposal of customers to assist m their yelecbiou. 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the iinest and best grown trees ever ottered m this district, probably m the colony ; and .i special lina of 30,000 ' m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a ttiatauee, Antl not less than fJaOjOOO Forest Trees Including Pinus Insignis, one and two yearn, Larch, Birch, Abies] Douglasii, and Mon/iesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir, Ash, Oak, Maple, \Vftlnv\t,.«i\d numerous other kind§. 9000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (vory choice sorts), Grapevines, Filberts, Ac Also, an endless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), liulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and A.s^y»g^s Roots, and all other tlti.u.gs u^iHy found m a tirst-clas^ N^e^y. Sifcgiok. %^-f } 'Mfiofatjfw to Urge buyers and flu* tracle. THQ«. SEALY, Swith en^ of Bridge, $3 Asbljuiton.



T. G. RUSSELL, BARRISTER and SOLICITOR, < UIIIMTC itt/RCir. Branch Office—East S rjrin:;;T, A Nil II U R TO V (Near H. ZanijEr'm.) 0 iSt THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Lisiited) OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporate'! under the .Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. npHTS Company is prepared to advance L moxey on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages «i Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For further particulars, apply to T. G, RUSSELL, Solicitor, Chrisrehurch, Or to the Branch Qflke of the Company, East Sthket, ASHDURION. 6 186



HE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY HEPOSITORir, ( CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Hume. 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 improved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Uutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. 14AST STREET, ASHBURTONT. »r LECTUHE. . ODDFELLOWS HALL, WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, at 8 p.m. REV MARK GUY PEARSE, the celebrated Lecturer, Author, etc., will give his popular Locture on 'SOMfi 01D FOLKS AT HOME" Admission: Front Seats, 2s: Back Seats, le. 6 206 TREES. TREES. TREES. 'I*HE undersigned has much pleasure m I offering a large stock of the follow ing trees, plauts, etc., which are now ready for planting :—Apples are all twice grattecl on blight proof stocka and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, Cherries, Peaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 yrtir old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macroearpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental Trees and Shrubs, Roses, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Jas mines, Honeysuckles, Araucaria Im bricata, etc. Also the newest and leading varieties m Chrysanthemums. N.B. Orders may he left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All orders by post shall receive my prompt attention, Catalogues on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, bl 050 Allenton, Ashburton,



W. H. Colliiis and Co., TIMBEB 4 COAL I MERCHANTS. • ■ . ' i' . BAST QTftS^T i ■ •■ ■ •' ■ i . ■ ■ ■ .'



MONEY TO LEND. jLTONKY to Lend at LOW RATE OF INTEREST, on' Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, in sums of .£IOO TP_£sooo Tor further particulars apply to th Postmaster, Ashhmton, or to J.C. PRUDHOE, ; District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. andrevvor~rT WILL HOLD HIS Great Annual v ale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AMI BOOTS, For O\e Mojith, Saturday, June 27. The Greatest Bargains EVER SEEN in ASHBURTON. JUST PURCHASED, WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK OF FRENCH CASITOKES AN!) MEBINO?, At less that HALF PRICE. Will be offered during the Sale at MS, JlOgflj FORiHKK TOIUBtSfiI VU ..Andrew Orr.



MR T BULLOCK CHEAP PROPERTIES. ! £200.—Dwelling-house of live rooliis, I together with two sections, A-ucre, Cox street. £11. ~ Three-roomed Cottage and J--acre.section, Grey street. £1355—Five-roomed House ii Cox street, with |-acre section and shed. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir able Suburban Property fronting th<? Domain. Should prove a very ijood investment. Apply to . T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to. at 6 per cent on iirst-class security. Apply to T. BULLOCK



with teetS a hcjT teeth CHRISL'CUGROH DENTAL SURGERY, Ccrner of Ca»hel and High Htre,pt3 °\ M" :Trs AND Co SURGEON I»ENTIST And at Dunedin uul Westport 4TTE liave gained the FIRST AWARD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Ilechanical Appli uicch for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class wwk and perfeot. fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, CoMFfliiTAßLii; Artificial Teeth Replaced Teiupoiarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING IflTRftOS (ttCIDE SAS sgyer^ t^njps daily For the past ten years, we'fearlessly assert that extraclion of teeth under its hiltueuce is perfectly minless and positively safe. Fee for Administration sa. ; Extraction, 2a Cd, Artificial Teeth and, De^tur^ n^cle by. other flentisfa Vepai^ed ox rei^odel^d vi\ QAvest r^teS



WINTER CLEANING SALE AT Iflfj (111 If! Stock mv it hji REDUOfD— j[|ooQ —REDUCED § »—— BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor tunity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at Bld, now s.|d. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, md the prices must clear them. A laxnn lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BIdDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now Jos. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS, W. H. Collier *'• The Corner,"



Messrs Stephens Bros, have just received a consignment cf the new f lumnuit luxene which is considered the most dan gerous rival to the electric light known at the present time ; purchasers may obtain small quantities for experimental lighting. The firemen of the Tongariro, at Lyttel tou, struck yesterday because two of their mates were prosecuted for assaulting a foreigner who had been sent aboard by the .Shipping Federation as greaser. They were brought up at the Lyttelton Magistrates Court and agreed to resume duty. They were ordered to pay the costs. One of the men prosecuted for assault was sent to gaol for a month, ami the other was lined 40s, in default one nionth's iiiiprisnnincu'. At the conclusion of the meeting of the Taranaki Jubilee guarantors, v few days ago, His Lordship the Mnyor stated that it was intended to seal up the Jubilee balanced-heels and other papers in a tin box, and deposit it in the borough strong room. Mr (jock :—To let our great grand children see at the centenary who paid up their guarantees. (Laughter.) There was a surplus of £30 in connection with the celebration. The Best Ekmedy fou Ihdicestiwt— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident?, recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases lo whicn ive ate subjects Norton's Pilm, with justice called the 'Natural Strengtheuer of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild in their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine endors throughout the wo Id 1 * WANTED Known.—Now in Stock, the Famous lUuminr.nt luxene Oil, as advertised.— Stephens Bros., Market House. 6 242 TENDERS. f lIENDERS wanted at once for Stubbing I and Grubbing gorse or. the Laglnnor Estate. For particulars apply DONALD MuLEAN, 6 211 Lftghinor, ■<L ~" ~~ FOR SALE. ' ~ 4AAA FIRST-CLASS SeoomUiand lUUU SACKS. 6J239 F. FKRRIMAN. NJjT PUBLIC MEETING, for chc uJ3L purpose of considering the ad visability of amalgamating the suburbs of Ashburton with the Borough, will be held at the Orange Hall on THURSDAY next, July 2, at 8 p.m. 6+213 FOR SALE. "~jr- EpIGHT Horse-power ENGINE, by Li Hornsby, with Large sized CHAFF CUTTER (Portable, with Sclt-Bagger attached.) Price, £50 for both. 6*240 F. FERRIMAN. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. /*pEND,ERS are jnvited on July 3 far— Six tons Fiv« cwt No. 8 STEEL WIRE. One ton Twelve cwt GALVANISED BARB WIRE. Also,— Seventy STRAINERS. Particulars afc Council Office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 0*233 CouiJy Engineer. ~T~ TI[ND"ERST~" ~"^" fnENDERS are invited for Removing, |] Re- fixing, and Building additions to House, Soutir-East Belt. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July 4, nt 5 p.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily ac? CC^ R. BIRD, g 225 Arcliitect. forHhealth, pleasure, and PROFIT. XHOR SALE, on the Wakanui Road, J^ just over the Belt, half acre of Land, upor which is erected a large and well-built House in tirst-class repair, containing B|tti^g-fv»om, front bedroom, back" bedroom,' "kitchen, large hall, scullery, &c. The quality of the land v excellent, site healthy, and only eight minutes' walk to Po^t Office. The above will make a comfortable home, combined with a sale and profitable investment at the price wanted. 6 S3A , F, FJSRWMAN.