for seats in the House of Commons at * he next general election. I LABOR QUESTIONS. The Miners' Federation at York i propose to nominate twenty candi-1 dates for seats in the House of Com mons at the next general election. Four thousand additional builders hava struck for eight' oirs. Meetings of miners have been held in Durham and at Herton, demanding eight hours. The laborers employed in the corn trade at, Dublin have struck, and the men on the Grand Canal have followed their example out of sympathy. The " Morning Post " says the labor element in New South Wales is avenging the failure of the strike. It urges a coalition, and applauds the national action of Victorian parties. LORD SHEFFIELD'S CRICKET TEAM.

London, July 7. The followinghave joined the cricket team which Lord Sheffield is taking to Australia :—Abel, M. Reid, Charter ton, Bean, and Sharp. IMPERIAL FjEDERATION. The Imperial Federation League have nominated a committee to draft a scheme of federation. THREATENED EXPULSION. Mr De Co bain, member for the Eastern Division of Belfast, against ■whom serious criminal charges were preferred, will be expelled from the House of Commons on the 23rd instant unless he attends and refutes the charges.

A FATAL WATERSPOUT.

St. Petersburg, July 7« A waterspout broke over Ekatermas low,' and caused considerable loss of life and property. Sixty-nine persons are known to have been drowned, and 150 houses were destroyed. j

RECALL OF AN EXPEDITION.

Capetown, July 6. Th« Portuguese expedition to Beira j is m a lamentable plight, and will pro bably be recalled.

FRONTIER GUARDS FIGHTING.

Sofia, July 6. A fracas has taken place between the Bulgarian and Servian frontier guards- On the Bulgarian side the loss was three killed and several wounded, while only two Servians ■were wounded.

TREATY BETWEEN FRANCE AND SWITZERLAND.

Paris, July 6. The French Cabinet have made over tures to the Swiss Federal Government for a commercial treaty between the ■ two countries, provided the latter re nounce its connection with the German j Zollverein and Triple Alliance. DISTRESSED EMIGRANTS. TheGoTernmenthavevoted 1,000,000 francs for the purpose of bringing back distressed emigrants from the Argsn-1 tine. THE EUROPEAN HARVEST. The harvest prospects m Europe are improving. The Russian crops promise to be up to the average after all.

EXPECTED REBELLION.

Sierra Leone, July (5 A rebellion is expected among the natives of Canaeroons and the " Hinter lands " German possessions m East Africa.

TRIBES AT WAR.

Calcutta, July 6. The Kuki and Naga tribes on the borders of Man'pur arc raiding eiicb other.

THE JEWS.

Vienna, July 6. The report of Baron Hindi's agents from Russia confirms the miserable statft of the Jews there. The Baron proposes that the emigration committee should grant facilities to enable the J«ws to leave the country at once. He believes that the Russian Government are unaware of the cruelties that are practised by the subordinate officials m carrying out the edicts.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CORDELIA DISASTER. Sydney, July 7. _ The accident on board the Cordelia has created a painful sensation here. The wounded men arc m the hospital, and several of them are m a critical condition, especially Kingre. The gun had only been used for two hundred rounds, and it was guaranteed for two i thousand. The explosion cannot bain any way accounted for. A report of the accident and the remains of the gun will be sent Home, where a Naval enquiry will be held. The appearance of the Cordelia's upper deck is almost such as it would be after a sharp engagement- On the port-side, where the gun was fixed, the remains, which consist of some twenty-nine piece? of iron, lie. Near at hand is the broken gun carriage, all disorganised, and scattered all over the ship's deck are marks and dents showing the great force with which the fragments were hurled about;. It is marvellous that many more were not killed and hurt. Some of the cabin doors were smashed, and others shaken clear of their hinges. The top gallant bulwark was broken and battered, and everywhere great dents are to be seen. The machinery was so choked with fragments of glass and iron that work was at a standstill for some little time after the explosion.

AQUATIC.

The sculling race between Stans'aury and McLean, for the championship of th« world and £200 a side, was rowed on the Paramatta river this afternoon. The course was from Fimr's Point instead of Charity Point as hitherto, thus making it six hundred yards shorter than the usual championship cours*. Stansbury had ft slight call m th« betting, and he had, if anything, a little the best of the start, but McLean was soon on terms with him. Up to a mile it was a fast race and very ex citing, each doing his utmost, and the boats keeping on fairly even terms. McLean then began to lose ground, and Stansbury gradually drew away from him. B'tansbury passed Putney Point with a length's advantage, which he had increased to three lengtlj* by the time Tennyson's was passed, and tiiu l»e njaiutajned; to the finish, m\fo

| out the slightest exertion. Time— 18min 25sec. SCRATCHING^. Melbourne. July 7. The following horses have been; scratched for the Grand National Hurdle Race to be run on Saturday : — Audacity, Little Arthur, Harbinger, Dick, Lady Wild, and Nankipoo. VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT. A forecast of the Financial, State" inent shows a deficit of about a million.

THE WAIHORA.

Brisbane, July 7 Arrived—Waihora, from Lytteltor

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 7. The Hon J. B. Vhyte returned by the Manapsuri from Sydney, after an ex tended Australian tour. He leaves for the Assembly shortly. Th« offer of the Victorian Public * orks Department to hire the big dredge at £100 per menth has been accepted by the Harbour Board, Some of the Waikato local bodies are divided m opinion on the question of a trial of Vaile's railway scheme. It is contemplated starting aa Associa tion Football Club. Only twelve puddlers have gone out at Onehunga iron-works, but forty other men are dependant upon their being at work. The dispute is expected to be settled. _ , . Gisborne, July 7. W. L. Hall, a clerk m the .Native Department, was found dead m bed this morning. He had boen m feeble health for some time. Wellington, July 7. Mr H. Thompson was re-elected Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons ; Mr Macarthur, M.H.R.. D.GM. ; Mr Joyce, M.H.R., Grand Registrar ; and the Rev W. Ronaldson, Grand Secretary. The annual repot t states that the funds are m a very healthy 'condition. The Grand Lodge is recognised by the follow ing Grand Lodges:—New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Spain, Switzerland, Montana, Kansas, Nevada, Nebraska, and the Grand Orients of Italy and Belgium. A resolution was unanimously passed expressing hearty appreciation of the energy and activity brought to bear by the Grand Master during the last year. A private telegram received m town to day from Sydney states that negotiations have bee/i entered into for a sculling match between Sullivan and Stansbury, The Executive have granted a, free pardon to Mr Walter Tiicker of Bulls. Dunedin, July 7. A prosecution for perjury against Met calfe* one of the " Picturesque Atlas " canvassers, has been initiated, and comes on for hearing to-morrow.

THE MOSS TRAGEDY

Up to the hour of going to press, the unfortunate man Moss, who attempted to murder hr wife on Tuesday, and after wards mat an attempt upon his own life, was still alive and conscious, and even able to speak, although of course, the latter he was not permitted to do. He had been able m the morning also to swallow some liquid food, but is m a very pre. -carious condition. Mrs Moss, his wife, is doing as well as can be expected, but thero are no real fears of a fatal termina tion m her case.

The "Lyttelton Times" says :—A letter was received m town on Tuesday morning from Mr Moss. Ifc was written on Sunday and posted on Monday. There was nothing, m its tone to indicate that Jlis wind was unhinged, or that he was m trouble of any kind. Ho came to New Zealand about'two ye^is ago from Derby shire, and entered a mercantile house m Christehuroh. His genial manners and general afiiability at" once endeared him to all circles, and the news of the tragedy has fallen like a thurderbolt upon all those Who knew him. He joined the Lancaster Park Cricket Club, and at once reached the first ranks of New Zealand fast bowlers ; and his consistent success m his Club matches led to his being ift- cliuletl m each and all of the numerous foreign matches m the season of 1889 90. He perform^ very creditably m each match ; indeed, against Wellington, at Christmas, 1889, he took the whole ten Wellington wickets m the first innnw for twenty-eight runs. Early last season he was laid up with a very serious attack of brain fever, which prostrated him for a long time, and which kept him off the cricket field for the rest of the season ; and it is surmised by some that the lurk ing remains of that illness must have transformed the kind-hearted man into the author of this terrible tragedy. He was married about a month ago to Miss Hall, a lady who came from Home for that purpose. Quite a gloom has been cast over the town, where he was well known and well liked and esteemed, and to most people the affair is a most un accountable one,

THE MARKETS.

LOHPON WOOL SALES.

(PER FIIESS ASSOCIATION,)

(Received July 8, 11 a.m.) London, July 7. The wool sales closed to-day, spirited bidding haying been maintained to the end. Merinos have firmly maintained prices. Scoured sorts brought more and crossbreds less than at previous sales. 160 000 bales were taken for the Con tinent, 14,000 for America, 16,200 for England and 13,000 were held over,

[Received July 8, 10 35 a.m.J Sydney, July 8. Wheat, uhick, 3s Cd to 3s lOd ; milliag, 4s 6d to 5s ; Hour, stone, £1Q 5s to £10 15s • roller, £11 10s to £12, Oats, «eed and feediaa, 1* 9d to 2s. Maize, 2a to 2s 3d, Bran' and Pollard, 9id. Potatoes, New Zealand, £2 15s ; Circular Heads, £4 Onions £4 5s to £4 10s. Butter, dairy, Is lOd ; factory, 2s ; New Zealand, Is 3d to Is 6d. Cheese, 7M to Bd. Bacon, machine, 5d to 6d ; hand, 6d to 7d 5 hum, New Zealand, lOd to lid. Memouknk, July 8. The grpjiii n>ark«b i« Wheat, 4s 9kl to 4s lOd ; flour, stone, £*? 10s to £10 lOs ; roller, £11 10s, Oats, Algerian 2s 2d ; Danish, 2s (id. Maize, A*.9Jd to 4s Barley, Cape, Is lid to 2s ; nmltmg up to 3s 11. Bran, 10d. Peas, 2s 6d. Adelaide, July 8. Wheat, 4s9dto 4slod; flour stone, £9 5s to £10 / n#r. £10 5b to £10 h». OntH, New Zealand, In bon4, 2s 2d to 2s 4d Barley, Cape, 2s 4d tv 2s 9d ; English, 2s 9d to 4s. Bran and Pollard, Is 3d. Moderate trade doing.

POLITICAL.

(FROM OUR PARI.TAMENTAKY CORRES POND K-NT.,)

Wellington, .July 7. The meeting of the Public Accounts Com mittee >c the Public Trust o Commission report has been adjourned for :v week, pending the arrival of Sir Robert S'out, who is t) appear for Mr Hanierton. The Governor will lay the foundation stone of the new harbor office on Thurs day. . A bedroom has been fitted up m the buildings for Si'- George Grey. A gre.it number of Maoris are m town now, and a great deal of interest is mani fested by them m the Native Legislation. The Bills are m a forward state of preparation, and they will be translated and distributed at an early date. An analysis of this year's estimates has been made by the Hon. G. If. Richardson, ex-Minister for Lands. Omitting the working railways, the Government Insur ance, and Publ;c Trust departments, the hon, gentleman claims—(l) That votes are asked for four officers more than last year; (2) That the actual decrease m salaries is £1880 ; (3) That the decrease m votes of all kinds m the classes given is £47,668, which (4) includes £42,200 m non-recurrent votes; (5) Reducing the real saving to £5468, with the supple mentary estimates yet to come. Wellington July 8. About two o'cioek this morning, about the time of the House rising, one o? the labor members, ot somewhat diminutive stature, and a stalwart ex-Minister, quarrelled m the lobbies, and were only prevented from coming to blows by the interferense of the bystanders. The ; matter has been kept very quiet, because the gentleman and his friends are by uo means proud of iheir share m the tran saction. Government will try co force a division this evening, if the projected hostile motion is not to be tabled.

The Wreck of the Compadre.

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Invbrcargill, July 8. H, En« Hah, oarpentwr of the Compadre was interviewed to day. Ho stated that two or three days before the fire wa.s dis covered, he was m the hold drawing water from the tanks. He then noticed that the water was rather warm, but sur posed that it was deficient ventilation of the hold. Nelson, the only man lost, was the only one of the crew sufficiently clothe 1, he having rigged himself m two suits,, several shirts, and sea boots. The crew caii'-ht several sheep, pigs, and goats, during their stay. These animals, especially pigs, are now fairly plentiful on the Islands. Two of the crew have joint d the Janet Ramsay, and gone back to the. Islands. Mr Hatch's ketch Gratitude passed to the westward of the Aucklands on March 17, the day upon which the Compadre was heading for the Bluli". The Gratitude had been to the Macquarie Islands to take off Mr and Mrs Mellish. It is stated that before leaving Invercargill Mr Hatch waited upon the Customs here, and asked if he should make searcn <">f the Aucklands on his return, but as permission was not granted he did not feel warranted m going there, feeling that he would only be laying himself open to charges of seal poaching. Had permission been given, the Gratitude would ]iave lain at the islands two or tljree days to uiake a thorough search, and would hayp bepu ju a position to rescue the crew. In the ocean directories no mention is made of there being stores on the islands, and the captain of the Compadre \va.; not aware of i this when they landed, li. was only after reaching the summit of tin- mountain that they saw the depot, and it would be quite possible for castaways on .some portions of the islands to remain m ignorance of the existence of the stores for weeks Wellington, July 8. An impression has got about that the liiuemoa visited the Auckland Islands while the c:yw of the On v pad re \yerg there. Sl;e was there m February, .searching for the Kakanui, and went down again at the beginning of March, I ut on that occasion only called at the Bounties and the Antipodes. She was at the former about a week before the Compadre was wrecked.

TFI? ASHBUKTON GFAraMAN, WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 1891



IMPORTANT xNOiiOtv, TO RESIDENTS OF ASHBL'ItTOISf and Disruicr. j J. Mixon, Tailor, Of CinusTr-iiuRCH, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tailored Street, [ corner of Arcade, m all branches .of I Tailoring. 1 ability us v Cutter requires ■ no comment. A purfoct Fit is Guanmteed m the latest fashion. .J.N. is from oiu; of thu bcsi, houses m ' Glasgow, Scotland, and i.s contideut to give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to sjive him a trial. PRICES TO SUl'l' THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancrkd Street, AsiißunTON, & Colombo Street CmusTciKJKCir. 6 15 »»»~»» » * » % * FOR * ; SPEEDY CURE I CONSULT * DR. T.EASTOE ABBOTT, * 19 QUEEN'S WALK * (Opposite Totcu Hall),'. * MELBOURNE. ? "11,1" ISS "TV/TABEL "OELL ThJACHER OF SINGING. Address—Henry's Hotel, TUESDAYS, Hours—l p.m. to 4."() p.m. 7 4



■JUST liAtfDED—Ex OTAKF, PaperhangingSj Paperhangings, Paper hangings, CALL AND INSPECT PATTERNS AND PRICED W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MEKCHAHTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EAST STGRJBiEIT Sparrow" & Bfepryman TT7ISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, viz., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, §3P ENTIRELY NEW bTOCK. LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALL SIZES. MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALIFY. OXJK POLICY. Gentlemen.— . 1. In order to maintain our reputation as "The Leading. Tailors, and Out fitters m the District" we will afways endeavour to show the Largest and Best Stock m each Department and guarantee perfect tit and Best Workmanship m every garment to measure at the moat reasonable prices. . ; N.B. We wish it to be definitely understood that we do not take orders frjm patterns and get suits made up m factories (like slope), but we always employ an eflicien staff of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on our premises. , . 2. We will not .sell the so-called Cheap (low class) goods, which are really dear at any price, but every article we recommend we will be prepared to guarantee to give good wear. 3. By strict attention to business and carefully st idyins: the interests of our customers—which we deem to be the only legitimate way to obtain their c uifidence and permanent support—we trust we shall always merit a-id receive your, esteemed patronage Assuring you of our best services at all times, We are, Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAILOBS OTJTZFITTrEIRIS, 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBPRTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain VOft DESTRUCTION'OF SPAKBOWS "is MOST XpCONOMIOAL AND TTWECTIVE. TACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS. T- HAVE A BUYEIt'FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES IN ANY NUMBER, IX THOMAS, ASHBUfiTON. D, THOMAS, (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCF, and ESTATE AGENT,' VALUATOR, WOOL aiil GRAIN BROKER, |ASHB U R T O N • ">ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales* of 3 Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburt«n alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing jsales as per arrangement, IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS mfllE-demand - for^goocl* Land m Large and Sn.all Far us has again arisen, an every day I have applications for such which I sannot 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, thatfa sftl^will.be'eftected,. A proper registry of all Leads f Sale is rigidly k . : 1\ THOMAS, ASHBURT,QFi



Til RES. TREES. TREES. !HE undersigned lias much pleasure m offering a Largo wrnc'c of the follow ing trees, plants, clc, which are now ready for planting:—Apples are -all twice graited on blight proof stocks and gunr-mteed to keep clear of tlie woolly uphis blight on roots. Apples, Apriuors, Ch«rrius, Poaches, Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading verities ; Goose berries and Cuvrhiits ; Crape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignia, 1 and 2 year old, Lurch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, < Pinus Lnricis, Abies, White Spruce,' Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the bfefc m the district. Come and see for yourselves.! All kindn of oi'naraenVil 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 be left with Mr W. C. Davis or Mr R. Alcorn, East street. All ordeis by post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 656 Allenton, Ashburton, THE ART "NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY REPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \_/ Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home In addition to the above Mrs Ad si 1118 Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and '■ Infanta' CLOTBING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest iirproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and liutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. I EASTS'! BEET, ASHBUKTON. 1



Pub"i* Nofces ""tTgTr7^ eliu ' BARRISTER ano SOLICITOR, (iiiiirrt iKuiKir. Branoli Office—East Street, A Nil II 1 H TO IF (Near H. Zandeji'h.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINANCE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCH. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Acb, 1882. Registered Office— MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, | CHRISTCHURCH. HHHTS Company m prepared to advance L monky on Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of I Interest; also, upon the Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages <<£ Stock, Wool and I Agricultural Liens, and Personal Property generally. For furfcher particulars, apply to T. G. RUSSELL, ' Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Bransh Office of the Company, East Street, ASHBUR7ON. . 186 *®-.«-RjiiA.T success °m OF THE QHEAP CLEARING SAL^ OF &■ W ALCOItN & CCS sto_o k:- EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK J_ still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DEESS GOODS, Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. i^= N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3s 9d reduced to Is 9cl S.W. Aleorn X €o. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF EVERY, DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. p Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLED FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plaiiij sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &c joshua"tuckek RAILWAY RESERVE,* WEST STREET. OFFICE : Comer of Tancred jind Wes strc3ts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA"] THOS. SEALY, THE OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR TON, 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 fvom 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 larye orchard planting or small gardens. All the sci-ts 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 outateonsiderable | 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. i 140,000 MACROCARPA One and Two years old, the finest and best grown trees ever offered m this district, probably m the colony ; and a special Jhie of 30,000 ha boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to. a distance, ' And not less than 350,000 Forest Trees Including Pinvis Insignia, one and \,\vo years, Lftroh, Birch, Abies Oouglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba, Spruce Fir Ash, Oak, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts), Grapevines, Filberts, &o. Also, an endless variety of Ornamental Trees, Evevgpeen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus Roots, and all other things usually found m a flrst-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and the trade, v THOS. kSEALY, 't _, South end of Bridge,



CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLAADER lias re ceived a large 'Consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old mi 1 n iv patrons for the hearty «upporc nconicd to him since recommencing Busi;-g-sk, would take fchis opportunity u> IX i'ITS I \fr VK f TIOJf Every kind of Tobacco known to users of the weed of the very beat quality pro curable m the American Markets. A full Stock of Pipes to suit bvery taste, and an abundant supply of Smokers' Requisites. CIGARS of the rery best Brands ; also CIGARETTES of every description, in cluding the latest "Temple Bar." _ ItAIII»II..EgSIiYC} Is Practised m our Saloon as an Art, and ] Ladies and Gentlemen will find that the taste and skill of an abe Professor are at their service. Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. - Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS BU COTFtURE EAST STREET. JAMES BAKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE ASD V4NOY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, Opposite Harrisons Auction Mart, TpURNITURE and Picture Frame JD nr.de to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Olegg erambulators. A^so WIE£N*.R PIANOS. SALES AT RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND METHVEN, 1 \ THOMAS, at the solicitation of X-J . many Clients, gives notice that he will hold Sales of Live and Dead Stock by Public Auction as follows, viz., RANGITATA BRIDGE—JuIy 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS—JuIy 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN — July 24th, 189], 12 o'clock. And that' Messrs Wheeluvnd, Felton, and HibSh will be.happy to receive entries for same, D.THOMAS, 7 3 Ashburton. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR CAN'T BJ! BEAT BAiaNG POWDER, /~1 UARA.NTEED absolutely pure, and \JC proved to be the best for making delicious Soonbs, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, 6d, Ih, and 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, . " The Pharmacy," 6tloo T I M A R U. NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, . ' :' NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J A M,E S J\Xc GREG OR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's Shop iv Okr's Buili>ings, East Street, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pnpee, Tobaooos, Cigsis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note,—This is not a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. The HAIR-DRESS NG SALOON is without doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, §12,7 Orr's Buildings, East Street, SOMERSET LIVERI STABLES JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. , -""THESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now m my hands, and it will be my constant effort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al alwa on hire, with skilful drivers read the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates JOH.N NEWMAN, Proprietor. W- TAYLOE~&~CO~ General Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents, 20, Collins Street, West, Melbourne A RE prepared tp undertake Sales o ■LA. FreeheW Property, Houfeehol Furniture, Merehfindise, §tp,, Libera ! advances) made on. goads fay unreserved ' sale. Monthly list of Property for sale. or to let, issued free Loans negotiated Alosemtaesrepresented insurances effected harge moderate settlements prompt. l4ftd gales conducted, \



Keating's CoufiH .OZKXOEB cures Cough Asthnyi, Bronchitis. Medical trstimon states thai no other medicine is so efteetual m tuo cure of those dangerous maladies One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime eneuaes rest. For relieving; diltcnlty of breathing they aie invaluable. They con tain no opium nor any violent drug, solo by all Chemists, m tins, Is l£d and 2a JM each True economy. To purchase Count ess ea for two shillings. Free from any ex ce«sß of astringency. Public Notices AsIbUETON YARDS, MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to sell on TUESDAY NEXT, JULY 14, E*f\r\ Two and Four-tooth Crossbred DUU EWES, m l»mb to English Leicester Rams. 7 46 T\/f V Next «KIN SALE will be held at MY STORES, WEST STREET, ON Friday, July 10, GEO. JAMESON, Ashburton and Rakaia. J. R. BLAND, 7 4^ Auctioneer. "~~~LAND FOR CROPPING. rpENDERS will be received by the un- JL dersigned up to 4 p.m. on SATUR DAY, July 18, for Cropping 130 Acres Land at Dromore. For particulars apply 7°44 GEO. JAMESON. " DESIRABLE FARM FOR SALE. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by Mr John Bell to Sell by Public Auction at BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATUBDAY, JULY 18, his most compact FARM, of 231 ACRES 231 situate at Flemington. The Laud is of first-class quality, is divided into seven paddocks, well fenced, and supplied with water. The Buildings include Dwelling house of seven rooms, Wash house, &c M Stable for six horses, Chaff-house. Sixty-one acres are sown with wheat, forty acres are m oats, twenfcy«five acres are ploughed ready for sowing j the balance is m grass. Sale at 11.30 sharp. Easy Terms. For further particulars apply to GEO. JAMESON Ashburton, Or MESSRS MILES & CO., Christen urch. J. T. FORD, ; ■f8 Auctioneer. | Tshbu^o^^ountFoo uncil. n LENDERS are invited on FRIDAY, _L 10th instant, at Jl »,tn, for deepen- j ing well at Council's Chambers, ■ ! For particulars apply at Council's offices. By order, WIILIAM BAXTER, \ County Engineer. • Ashbnrton. July 7, 1891, __ ___ _7{46 SATURDAY, JULY 11. X INTENDING purchasers are reminded that the Sale of Mr T. 4. Williams' property at Tinwakl, will take placo at the Arc'ide at 11; m. __ .7.43 nTBANKRUPTC y7 ~~ In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) hojden at Ashburton, In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and m the matter of William dk Burton Wilson, late of Wester field, farmer, but now of Christ church, out of employment, a bankrupt. ~V fOTICE is hereby given that a J_N General Meeting of the Creditors of the above-named bankrupt will be hold at my office, the Courthouse, Asliburhon, on MONDAY, the 27th day of July, 1891, afc the hour of two o'clock m the after noon^ to consider an application by the said bankrupt for his order of discharge. Dated this Bth day of July, 1891. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. AND NOTICE is hereby further given that counsel ou behalf of the said bank rupt will make application to this Honorable Court, at the first sittings m Bankruptcy to be holden after the expiration of fourteen days from the date hereof (beins the day appointed by the said Court) for an order of discharge of the said bankrupt. Dated this Bth day of July, 1891. T. G. Russell, 7*41 Solicitor to the said Bankrupt. _ _- _ ST, JOHN'S LODGE, No. }8q8 s B.C. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Lodf'e will be held m the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY Even ing, 9thinst., at 7.30. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. j H. A. VESTY, [ 7 48 Secretary. TO BRIDGE CARPENTERS. WANTED, Tenders for building a Ktfine shoot aj; the Button Lime Kilns. Labour only. Plans and specie fications at this Office. Tenders close on FRIDAY, July 10, at noon, addressed to the undersigned, Mount Somers. y 20 X, F, WRIGHT. SPLENDID EATING POTATOES rPHREE SHILLINGS a Bag or 30s a J_ ton, delivered. 6 87 D. THOMAS. TO LET; TO LET by tender, 10 acres first-class land and good 4-roomed cottage, with or without Factory Building^ Tenders received till MONDAY, July 20, by SECRETARY, Flemingten Cheese and Bacon Company. t>_2oß THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30th November, 18S6 the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz : —■ IF PAID IX ADVAhOK. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... }2s Qd, by post Ji?s Od ! if. ear 2Qs Qd, by post 26a Od IF HqOKED Per Quarter ... 6s {id, by post 8s Od I  Haljfryear.:: },<)b 0A hj pqst |6s Od i; tiii\f... .'.. 2fj|ij Od, \w pqst Od IVirth, A|ai'ri<ige, aj)d Death Notices, i paid for at t!)e t^ne of inspr^ion, 2» 6d eaph s tf booked, 4s each, Sfaiups Way be for payment*



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT. Tesfc i s eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds,. inflyenKa, eto ; — fhe relief is instantaneous.- Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards m p/oof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of iftgdjcal clinics .and universities, the official communication of tfte Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awavded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, i not onen to doubt. We add here epitome oi I one 't)i the vaviouff ciasfis treated by Siegeul M.D , Professor, etc. Bu'r.hing <ji tl}p riglu hand through the explosion of a smalt o,il gtove The epidermis cm the yolap ai>d paiwi' »4* *4 t|f§ J*aild 9 f tlie tliu-fy.ypar old patient was coiupintftjy sif,&ap{:gd fiiid lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails were hanging lqosa w I'iaU qi th.p oMiim 9f fHs J!iul M ,^ c middle finger w*i coaled. rjL'lje wguuf}.? contracted kealed m three w«;eks under fc,ily application of Eucalypti Kxtratjl dressing. Th« patient has retaiued the full uutf th«k*ud.—(Advk>) 1



SANDER AND WS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT.—In protection o* thu would wide fame our manufacture has aotaiii'od all over the globe, we publish the following : Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy -and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous System, says m an editorial published m the " Clinical Record " : —" We have examined half-a-dozen specimens of different manufac tures ; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests." Another concoction called "Refined Extract. of Eucalyptus |V I'iai made \\s appearance since. This product stands, according to l>r Owen, foremost m causing injurious effects. That gentleman communicates, at a meeting Iff the Itfcdical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fltwpy became most seriously indisposed through ife use. In another case a lady states on the strcingth of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted m expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS (Advt.) 7



Mr John Hood has been appointed a member of the Mount Somers Licensing Committee vice Hon. W. S. Peter deceased. David Campbell, the occupier of a small hilly gracing run at Albury, taken a few months ago, who was committed for trial last week at Timaru charged with stealing sixteen sheep from R. Rutherford, an adjoin ing owner, was on Thursday sent for trial on a further charge of stealing fifty-three sheep from Donald McLeod. The latter took up an adjoining small run, with 1000 sheep on it. He then sold his interest to one Smith, and the sheep to another person. Smith was left to deliver the sheep, and did not get a clean muster, 123 being left behind. Most of them were found m Campbell's possession, with his brand and ear-mark on, though McLeod's brand was quite distinct. R. Rutherford, a witness, the prosecutor m the other case, stated that he bad found m all 420 of his sheep m the paddocks near Campbell's homestead, with his ear-mark ilterpd to Caippbell'd. The supposition is that the accused reckoned on claiming them by the ear-mark later on, when the brand would be illegible. Bail was allowed m £200, and two sureties of £150 each for both fharge*.



Thf Best Remedy fotj Jynuman iQif— Norton's Camomile Pills are coiifldenhr. recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which ij? oie cause of nearly al! the diseases to whicn we m subjects NoiiTON's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act aa ft powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m tipfr Q^a^n,. and , afo under any circumutaaoßS. «|oM } a bottles, at Is lil, 2s 9d, Us byalluiedwiue endors throughout th« wo Id' Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from any kccss of astringwey