\ipon Eev. W. Finlayson to act as spokes man for the ladies, aud present these articles on behalf of the children and their mothers to Mrs Stewart, as a token of the very high appreciation m which Mrs Stewart is held by them all, both as a friend and as a teacher ; and to express m some degree their gratitude for the way m which Mrs Stewart had forwarded the education of the -children m tl.e few months during which she had recently taught the school'as substitute for her sister, Miss Todd. The teapot V.ore the following inscription—" Presented to Mrs R. Stewart* May 1891, by the children attending Springburn school." — The preSdiuation being suitably made by Mr Finlayson, Mr Stewart replied for Mrs Stewart, thanking the donors on her be half for the " surprise visit" made by the ladies and ils meaning, and for their kind goodwill towards Mrs Stewart. The children gave three cheers for Mr nnd Mrs Stewart and for the ladies, and the pleasant incident terminated.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

[per press association .j

COLONIAL LOANS.

London, May 29 The "Financial flews" considers that the failure of the Queensland loan was mainly due to the Reluctance of Eriglish capitalists to encourage further borrowing by the Australian colonies, and it advises the Imperial Parliament to reject the Trustees' Liability Bill, which provides for trustees investing in colonial stocks. Lo>jdon, May 30. Leading financiers in the city fear there will be a long continuance of dtar money, The "Economist" states if the colonies wish to depend on the public for floating their loans the present system of inviting tenders must be abandoned, and it considers there is no reason why the Queensland loan should not have been subscribed if it had been kept open for two months at a fixed price of 92 and provision mode for interest to accrue from the date of subscription. THE INFLUENZA. The Archbishop of Canterbury is suffering from influenza, THE MILITARY TOtJItN AMENT. The team of the yictoriah Mounted Riflemen have scored further successes at the Royal Military Tournament. THE RATE OF DISCOUNT. The leading bankers have agreed to, meet when occasion arises and decide with the Bank of England the mini mum rate of discount for three months' bills. r . A FEW-ZEALANDER'S SUCCESS Mr Gerald Baldwin h»s won the Pollock Scholarship for Physiology at St. George's Hospital. THE AUSTRALIAN FLEET. H.M. ships Ringarooma and Tau ranga, two of the new cruisers for Australia, have left Malta for the colonial station, and a third, the Katoomba, has arrived at Malta, en route. ;;: ; election. The election for the vacant seat in the House 0f Common', for North Bucks, rendered necessary by the ex pulsion of Oaptftin Verncy, who was imprisoned for an ofteneo ngainst a female, resulted in the return of a Home Ruler. DESTITUTE FOREIGNERS. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Smith, in reply to a question, said Government would consider the neces sity of placing some restriction on the influx of destitute foreigners into Great Britain. BIRTHDAY HONORS. Among the Birthday honors Judge Windeyer and HXm. Julian E. Solo mons, Q.C., of New South Wales, have been knighted, and the Hon. John Forrest, Premier of Western Austra lia, created a K.C.M.G. The gallant seamanship of Captain Kane, of H.M.S. Calliope, during the severe hurricane at Apia, in March, 1889, has been recognised by her Majesty, and he bus been created a Companion oi the Bath. INDIAN TROOPSHIPS. London, May 31. The Admiralty is negotiating with .the Orient Steamship Company for •manning and working the Indian troopships. OBITUARI. The Karl of Clancarty, aged fifty seven. His son William Frederick, Viscount Duolo, who married Belle Bilton, the burlesque actress, succeeds to the title.

A STEAMER ASHORE.

Suez, May 29. The P. and 0. Company's steamer Arcadia is ashore in the canal, but in such a position that the traffic is not interrupted. The vessel will have to be lightened and a portion of the cargo is being discharged. CHOLERA. In consequence of an outbreak of cholera in the lied Sea, a quarantine station has been established.

THE MANIPUR TROUBLE.

Calcutta, May z'J. The trial of the native Regent of Ttfanipur is fixed for June Ist, and that ofSenapati follows. It has been de cided to allow them the assistance of British officers m their defence.

CANADIAN POLITICS.

Ottawa, May 30. yir <4, Maedonald, tlic PfWifer, is paralysed. It is believed that Sir J. k D. Thompson, Minister pf Justice, •will reconstrucfc the Cabinet. BARKUM'S BODY. An unsuccessful ***o»(>pt hns. been made to steal the bo<ty o| t{^ Ifttp P. T. Barnuiw.

THE AMERICAN PRESIDENCY.

Washington, May 31. A son of President Harrison declares that his father will decline re-election to the Presidency.

THE NEWFOUNDLAND DIFFICULTY.

St John's, May 29. The British t*sidents m Newfound land ar« wildly furious nt tho action of the French Admiral m enforcing the ©xclusive claims of Trance to fisli m $t George's Bay,

Washington, May 30. The French agression m St. George's Bay, Newfoundland, is regarded here os au invasion, if not of America, of American right under the Anglo- American treaty.

THE JEWS.

St. Petersburg, May 30. Thirty thousand Jews have been or dered to leave Warsaw.

SCARCITY OF CEREALS.

Berlin, May 2£>. The high corn duties m Northern Germany have had the effect of forcing the price of bread up to famine prices.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

Rome. May 29. Marquis Rudini, the Italian Premier, has informed both the German and Austrian Governments that it is the intention of Italy to renew the triple alliance.

LORD CHARLES BERESFORD.

Paris, May 29. The French Minister of War has sent a grateful message of thauks to Lord Charles Beresford, Commander of H.M.S. Undaunted, for the assistance rendered by him to the French war ship Seigneloy when she stranded on a sandbank off' Jaffa, on the Levant coast.

LABOR TROUBLES.

London, May 30 The miners' conference at Chester resolved to continue the agitation for legislation m favor of eight hours per day. New York, May 30. The strike of cokeraen at Scotsdale, Pittsburg, lias collapsed, and those who went out are m a tsrribly dis tressed condition.

RUSSIAN AFFAIRS.

PLOTS AND TERROR, St. Peteksburo, May 29. Owing to the Russian authorities harassing the exhibitors and visitors to, the Moscow exhibition, some un pleasantness with France has been occasioned. Notwithstanding that every prepara tion had been made for the Czar's visit, to the exhibition, at the last moment he decided not to leave the Royal Palace, and it is alleged that the cause of postponement was due to the dis covery of a plot to assassinate him. St. Petersburg, May 30. The Czar and Czarina have arrived at Moscow to attend the French Exhi bition, notwithstanding that three days before it opened three large boxes of dynamite had been discovered, and were evidently intended to be used m a plot against the life of the Czar. The Customs Department of the Exhi bition allowed the boxes to pass the French and Russian frontiers un opened, as they believed them to coniain exhibits of machinery. It is rumored that a mine has been discovered leading from the residence of the Governor of Moscow across the road along which the Czar would pro ceed to the Exhibition; also that a second mine had been found under the railway line. Extraordinary precautions have been taken against an attempt on his Majesty's life, even triumphal arches have been dismantled m the search for explosives. A feeling of terror exists m Moscow, and owners of all houses commanding a view of the square where the Czar proposes to review the troops have been ordered to close their windows.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valparaiso, May 29. The Chilian ladies are selling their jewellery m order to raise money with which to purchase arms for the insur gents. The United States cruiser Charles ton has arrived at the Penman port, Callao. Her officers report that they failed to find trace of the rebel steamer Itata. It is believed that the Mexican authorities were frightened by the presence of the Chilian insurgent warship, Esmeralda, m the port of Acapulco, and thus permitted her to coal. The insurgents threaten to bombard Valparaiso, but it is expected that the United States, Great Britain and the other powers will step m to prevent it. New Yokk, May 29. The United States Government lias abandoned the chase for the steamer Itata. Washington, May 30. It is reported that the Chilian rebel steamer Itata, after which the United States cruiser had a fruitless chase, is making a voyage to Melbourne.

AQUATIC,

Sydney, May 30. The match between T. Sullivan, of New Zealand, and G. Bubear, ex-cham pion of England, for £100 a-side, was decided on the Nepean river this after noon, and was won by Sullivan.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, May 30. Dr Murray, the Roman Cafoholic Bishop of Maitland, who is m ilj health, has left Auckland for Te Aroha. He arrived m this city on his way to San Francisco, but was too ill to proceed. He]is accompanied by the Rev. Father Tiran. An illuminated address, signed by all the Volunteer Officers of the Auckland district, was presented to-day to Litu tenant-Colontl Shepherd, who recently commanded the district. The presenta tion was made by Lieutenant-Colonel Dignan m the drill&hed m the presence of a large number of officers and men. Naj?ibk, May 30. The box plan for Madame Patey's con. cert opened at; nine o'clock this morniijg, and m half an houjf every seat m the theatre was booked. Wellington, May 30. ,Jud«e Richmond resumes duty on Mon4,W, hi** yew's leave of absence having expired, At h meeting of the Committee of Privilege of the New Zealand Weislevr* Church, it was unanimously dpcided that steps should be taken to secure an amend in" Act to the Model Dead of the church s»%s t9 Sna^c ministers to remain for nV§ ye»W W » ,<W}! it: > Ntwl.of three, as is the foyM preset,

The Midland Railway.

THE FINAL SETTLEMENT. The following telegram« have passed between the Minister for Public Works and the Manner of the Midland Railway Company; — "Hon. It. J. Setkioi), Ministerfoi Public Works, Dunedlu. " In reply to your telegram of yester day, m order to give further security for ratitjeation of contract, I suggest, as *

final settlement of the wl ote question that Ihe deposit of £5(K)0, alro»dy ar ranged as security for completion Belgrove Contract, should be also held as seciiity for ratification by Company of the agree ment with the Grey Council. If you a«r#j to this, and assure me that the corsent of the Governor to the deviation "will be given at once, I will deposit the £2700 and immediately call for tenders for the Kotuku section. Robebt Wilson." The following is the reply whicn was sent by the Minister: — "Mr Robert Wilson, Manager Midland Railway Company, Christchurch. " In reply to your telegram of this day, with reference to the Midland Railway deviation at Lake Brunner, the sugges tions thereLi mentioned I agree to as being fair and reasonable, as they meet the requirement of the law, as suggested >y the law officer*?. On the bame being given effect to, together with the understanding that they are not to be varied (as contained ai d mentioned m my telegram of Saturday last, and your reply thereto), you have my assurance on behalf of the Government that His Excellency the Governor will be advised to at once give his consent to the deviation Tim means a final settlement, and I trust the work will now proceed v)gorously and satisfactorily. It. J. Seddok."

Countess, Duohess, Princess, Empresr, are the registered names of the new teas Free from any excess of stringency.

TFI* ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JTOE 1, 189J



GIOKGE JAMESON S WOOL, GEAIN, AND GENERAL MEBCHANT^ HAS FOR SALE :;- Seed Wheat, Oats, & parley. -ALSO BLUESTONE, PLOUGH SHARES, OILSj^FENCING WIRE, STAPLES, TEA, SUGAR, FLOUR, SOAP, CANDLES, iVjT OATMEAL, & GENERAL FARM STORE&. '■■■<■ ■ . . . BRAIHF PIPES-All Slzeft. f A.O-BTSTT P'biß^ ' . . ■ ■■ ;. ■■ ;■- ik/i : The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Cos ■■;.*- The New Zealand Shipping Co. ... The Union Steamship Company of NeAv Zealand. COAL. COAL. COAL. -509 TOM COSi- SO!?"* 1"* OF: PRIM¥:QUALITY, will be-.old at SLAUGHTERED PRIOKSifo make room Iforjfurther shipments to arrive, and to MEET THE TIMES. PRICES ON APPLICATION. : . W. H. Collins aEkd G% TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AOENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company • ; Grey Valley Coal Company.. 1 TIH 1 UfTFAIIiI I Tfiif fll FK^TTJRKS - St'^n the IJ II ll'l' li 11 11 11 111 ' ll ' ' Dm ability, Lightness of Draught ll ll /I 111111 li II IJI li ll Sioiplicity of Cotuttiuitioti, and IJllllll 11 If 11IJ JilUlti R«l»bility <* Knotted SIZES FOR SALE—r>, O, and T-h Cuts. HHI Till I : ilfV Vltifn ; The 7ft Cut is lighter m Draught than Vl|l|r|]l lIEiwUIHII any other make of machiue. a foot i% InM, 11 -. |||ii|| |b|| am D.THOMAS, • - M<^ ■'■'■■''-, 5. ;".;. ' ' ' - * i" '. '■ '. .-,-■■ <-' : \* .: - . «— -=- ■ —-—-—- ■ —■ "— ■» J HAVE FOR SALE,— TR/CTrO^ ENGINE, hy Fowler, 3 year's old. COMBINE, by Cljiyton and Shuttletvorth, new last year ELEVATORS, hy Roid and Orav, new last year. CANTERBURY CHAFF CUTTER, new lust year. TRAVELLING HUT. l,y Dunesr, two year's old WEIGHING MACHINE, TOOLS, BELTING, &c, Ac. The whole|Plant being m the most p«rfect order. Apply, D. THOMAS. D. THOMAS ;« •■''*" ;, .... f (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) . -I ::. i ... . .:g AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE ■ AGENT.'; h| • ■ ]4 VALUATOR, WOOL^and GRAIN BROKER, ■ ? A S H B V R T 0 N."" '■-'■• ■ ■ : ' ■$ £M '% p.' X']l T" OANS Ne;»otiaterl. Weekly Sales of-Live Stock. Tinv^ld aud Asiiburlon .J-J ' ' . • - * . -..' , ... --:-v alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, - and Hidoil on FRIDAY* .-V . . \,'-\ », , . ... v ,,^\ Sales of Wool, throughout the Season. Grain bought Mid sokl * '% : . ; on Commission. Clearing Jsaha as , per *rr»ngeiwnV^-; ■;&-;¥s«si IMPORTANT NOTICE TOJIY CLIENTS AND OTHERS. fTIHE demandj fox-ygood Land m Large and Sn.all Farms (has again arisen, an every day I have applications for sucli which I sannot supply. Those willing either to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest by giving me promptly full particulars, and I can guarantee if the Land is fairly good, and th» price not exorbitant, that a saL will'be, effected, A "proper registry of all Lands for Sale is"rigidly kept. '-i. D. THOMAS* £ # ASHBURTON. T HAVE fORSALE- ' ' ; WAP ACRES, OOOD LANDiontho lll^D . " £100 ACRES above MAYFIFLD ",'!: QAA ACRES near METHVEN \'\.,'; n 2l)O ACREfe} near METHVEN 460 ACItEsJ near CHEIITSEY IX THOMAS,



I Public Notices. I " notice! ALL Persons found trespassing on the Coldstream Estate with Dogs or Guns will be prosecuted. 3177 JOHN STUDHOLME, Jus. DENTAL NOTICE. Mr €*• F. Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST, HAS RETURNED from his visit to Akaroa, and may be consulted at his rooms on and after MONDAY, Ist June. COURT CHAMBERS, above Mr H. M. Jones', East Street. 5§255 jGIAAATO LEND at 6 per di; I \J\J\J cent. Security must be first-class. Apply to T. BULLOCK. CHERTSEY. FOR SALE-Lots 14 and 16 m the above Township. Any reasonable offer accepted. FOR SALE.—Double-Seated Buggy, almost equal ho new. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.Wf.B.. 16, fronting the Main Road leading to the Saleyards Tinwald, with Dwelling-house and Stable. Price £150. Easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T.S. 70,^ containing J-acre, Moore street. Prioo £14. T. BULLOCK OFFICES TO LET m the Arcade Chambers at a low rental together with the use of a Strong Room. T BULLOCK. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION coals; WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also, — IGREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, Long and Cut, t'OSTS, RAILS, STAKES, FENCING WIRE, Barbed and Plain, STAPLES, WIRE NAILS, all eiaes, PAINTS, oils;&<^ .' JOSHUA TUCKER BAIWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET OFFICE : Corner of Tsuicred and Wes streets, next Mr Qeo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia i A2W AT RASAU]



(IIONEY TO LEND, upon freehold JV I security, m sums to suit borrowers. Apply to Mr 0. W. Purnbll, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. 5 ISB Giving up Business IN ASHBURTON. S. W. ALCORN & Co, BEING desirous of Closing Business m Ashburton within two months, have decided to hold a GRAND CLEARING CHEAP SALE. The People of Ashburton Town and Count y will now hate an opportunity of securing such Tremendous Bargains of New and Fashionable Drapery as they have not known for years. Every article m stock REDUCED REGARDLESS OF COST, m order to Clear Quickly ; and marked m pUin figures m redinV. No accumulated Old Stock to get rid of. all our stock being new, fashionable, and of superior quality, TERMS CASH.—For parcels of over , £10, approved Bills at two Months will be ' taken. R3L This Great Sale Commences on FRIDAY, MAY 29. Hats and Bonnets Trimmed FREE during the Sale 8. W. Alcorn X Co., EAST STRE ET. 5 236 Stephens Bros. 9 MARKET HOUSE. ____ NOTICE. NOTICE. NOTICE. To our Customers, our Friends, and the Public. HAVING Just Completed Extensive Alterations, so as to provide j 1 better facilities for the extension and re quirements of our Rapidly Increasing Trade, we have thoroughly renovated the adjoining Premises, where we will carry on m conjunction with our (GROCERY & CROCKERY BUSINESS. A First Class Assortment of HARDWARE, HOUSEHOLD FURNISHING, IRONMONGERY, Including a very Choice. Selection of E.P. Ware, Table Cuttlery, Pocket Cutlery, Fenders and Fire Irons, Bed steads, Looking-Glasses and Miitors, Watches, Clocks, Cruni Tr»yfl and Brushes, Kettles,-r-Copper, Cast and Wrought Iron, —Enamelled and Tinned Saucepans, Boilers and Tinware, Keroseno Stoves, Lamps m great variety; and Lamp Fittings j Guns, best makers ; Car tridges, Brown, Blue and Green ; Nails. Staples, Spades, Forks, Rakes, Shovels. Ploughlines; Castor, Neatsfoot, Tatoo and other Oils. Lubricating &c, &c.; Raddle, LimpLblack, Baths, Buckets and Tubs, All Goods Sold at the Very Lowest Market Prices, and delivered to Rail way Station, Town and Suburbs. All Orders delivered with punctuality, errors rectified, goods returned If flat sfttisftptQry, Cu.stom.ers waited upon for ordprs. i3b Satisfaction i'J ouk Motto. feTKPIIKItH BROS. MARKET HOUSE,



HI II Till rXAVimi PURCHASED ON HIGHLY SATISFACTORY TERMS AN IMMENSE STOCK COMPRISING— BEAPEBY, CLOTHING, BLANKETS, FLANNELS, etc. Have every confidence m offering the same, not only to their Friends, but to the General Public for IMMEDIATE SALE A special Room for Linoleums & Carpets, has been fitted up IJS OUR PREMISES, KAIA.POI "FT.O USE. A 8 HBTJBTO N\ Mice to Farmers and Others. JOHN uTrESTELL. WOOI k GRAIK BROKER, TALHATOR k EXPERT IKiITAIf. STO RES and OFFICES: Corner of West and Havelock Streets, Ashburton, being the premises recently oocupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. A.GrEi^rlpbi^- The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited. The Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Limited. The Ceylon and Indian Tea Association, And various other Agencies., GRAIN ami other Produce bought and Sold on Commission. The Stores now Dccuwied by him offer peculiar facilities for the efficient STORAGE OF GRAIN, The Rates for which are the LOWEST CURRENT LIBERAL clii? ADVANCES made on Produce m Store or entrusted to him for shipment free of commission, and at a Low Rate of Interest. He is prepared to undertake the Sale by Public Auction or private treaty of *'■ ' SHEEP, CATTLE, REAL ESTATE, Live and Dead STOCK of every description, ar.fl having mide highly satisfactory arrangements with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited embracing their Branches iv all parts of New Zealand md elsewhere, he ia enabled to offer extra facilities m these diiections. which'are manifestly unsurpassed m th« Colonies. . . A Laige Supply of CORNSACKS, TWINE, and general Farm Requisites alway \ on hind NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, MOUNT SOMERSj and other Coala always held took, and arrangements complete for regular supplie Having extensive orders to complete for . the purchase of cereals, Mr ResTbm. now a CASH BUYER of good lines of WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, GRASS SEED &c . ' „______________„____ " '■' (



NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, La long felt want supplied. James JM.cGliegor, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop m Oku's Buildings, East Street, with « LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigws, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note.—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The lIAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury. YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. .James McGregor, 55127 Orr's Buildings, East Street. C[GAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLAJSDER has re ceived a large jconsignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons for the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to INVITE IffSPECTIOX 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 ©very taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the very besfc Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in' eluding the latest "Temple Bar." llAUtmtJEgglVtt Is Practised m our Saloon as an Art, and i Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an able Professor are at their service, Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS DU COIFFURE EAST STREET. . IX i THE DRAPERY TRADE. WW. SPENCER & CO.'S tender . of 10s m the £' for the New Zealand Tweed Company's Stock of DRAPERY, | CLOTHING, AND BOOTS) Being accepted, they are selling at 50 per cent, less than cost price. Men's Woollen Sox, TJd Men's Colored Moles, 6s lid < Boys' Colored Moles, 2s lid Boys' Suits from 4s lid Men's Tweed Overcoats, 21s Neck Ribbons, all colors, Id per yard Flowers, Id each aid everything else m tlie shop to be sold at prices never before known, BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Shooters, 9« lid Mer -s Bluchers, 0s 6d Children's Boots, 2s lid A big lqt of Children's Boots, Is Woman's EJasLlgs, strong, % Qd A'J 1 W, W. Spencer & Co. THE ARCADE.



TTNDMt Distress Warrant issued out LJ of R.M. Court, Christchurch, Cornelius v. Kennedy. A - quantity of i Household Furniture, *fee, will be sold by Public Auction, at Mr Geo. Jameson's Yards, South Rakaia, on THURSDAY, June 4, 1891, at 1 p.m. 6*7 W. LEWIS, Bailiff. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. A LL Rates unpaid on SATURDAY, Lx. June 6th, will be sued for without further notice. 5+221 BY ORDER, NEAR TINWALD SALEYARPS. IT 7" ANTED to Rent or Purchase W within three miles of Tinwald Saleyards, from 20 to 100 Acres of fair land. Apply g 183 1). THOMAS. MONEY JO LEND. TirONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of .£IOO to_£sooo For further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Christchurch. House and Xand. For Sale By Private Treaty. rTIHAT new, convenient and substan- I tially constructed House, situated at Tinwald, near the approach to the Ashbuiton Traffic Bridge, now m the occupation of Mr C. Homersham, together with over 4| Acres Land, of very superior quality, tastefully laid ouf, and planted with fruit and other trees, and presenting a" excellent opportunity for anyone m need of a pretty and valuable homestead. As the instructions to sell are absolute, the terms will be made EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. Apply to JOHN G. RESTELL, 6t2 West Street, Ashbarton. FOF 3ALR T3YK CORN, CAPE BARLEY, TARES, RAPE This is the time for sowing, WANTED TO PUB CHASE— "List Seasons H-savy Canadian OAT 3. JOHN G. RESTELL.



u.s.s co pnj u.s.s., cc UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Si'jciaily Reduced Fakes. : THE NEXr XXXI». 23rd June, and thereafter every fo ir weeks. Fares : Saloon, £6 ; Steerag :, £3. Return Faros, £10 and £6. Tickets and full particulars of GEO JAMESON, . Agent, Asbburton. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. THK OLttKST VICTORIAN LI'KK OITICK. BONUS YEAR, 1802. THIS Association is the LARGEST' INTEREST EARNING SOCIETY m New Zealand. The first Office m the world to introduce die NON-FORFEI TURES principle. It lends members half the sum assured. Takes them m at NEAREST Birthday. And under its Non-profit Table assures at lower rates than any other Society m New Zealand. Accumulated Funds exceed <fi1,000,000. La^t year's saving equalled 43 per cent of total income. T. E. WALTON, ] Travelling Agent. Ushburton CffAS. BR&DDELL, | Local Agent. J j123? fire! fire! fire! ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE AIIVAL SOCIAI,, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10, 18 9 1. ALSO— ■ GRAND TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, With display of Fire Works m which the Champion Dark-Town Five Brigade will take part. Djuble tickets, 2s Gel. Extra Ladies, Is. DANCINO from 8 to 2. Music by Brooks' Band. G*G TIN WALD TOWN BOARD. rpF.NDEBS are invited for the follow _L ing works : - Concrete Kerbing and Channelling, about five chains, more or less. Forming part of Carter's terrace. Shingling part of same about six yards to the chain. Specifications may be seen at our office where tenders clott at 5 o'clock on MON DAY, June 8, ' C. E. FOOKS & SON, Gt3 Surveyors, etc. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that a Meet ing of Ratepayers is convened on MONDAY, Bth instant, at 3 p.m., at the Town Hall, South Rakaia, to consider the question of proceeding with the Irrigation Scheme from Rakaia River, at Lavington, as set forth m the Published Report of the County Council, dated April 3, 1891. By Order, F. MAINWA.RING, 6 4 Clerk. ANDREW ORR. SECOND SHIPMENT OF — m (ipiri — I OPENED Ex RUAPEMU. Sealette Jackets, Muffs, and Furs. Apo— Beautiful Selection cm? MILLINER Y. 1 Case of Ladies' Jackets at 7s (id I Case of Ladies' Paletots sit 25a Fur trimmed Mantles sit 25s Ladies' Ulsters at a great reduction Plateaus m all colors Beautiful Selection of Kaiapoi Dress ri'weods, double width, made to order JUST OPENED—A Special Bargain m double width Dress Goods at half price Blankets greatly reduced Flannels at 9d per yard upwards QVtH'SP?.^ m Frieze and all nwkes M&n'» Colonial nwle Wiitorni>oof Coat* (ftU sewn) fyidles 1 and Gents' Hoots m all makes. The largest stook m Canterbury ANDREW ORR . PIREQT IMPORTER, ta