AoAiNST-Messrs Blake, Pud anan, Buckland, Cadman, Diitlno, **rnsn.uv, Fergus, Fisher, Guinne^, HaiWs, How, Houston, Hutchison (W ), Joyco, Kelly (J.)- L'iwry> Mackenzie (M. J. **.), Meredith, Milchelson, Moore, Newman, Pinkerton, Reeves (W. P.), Rhodes, Richardson, Rolleston, Saunders, hheru, Swan, Tanner, Thompson (R.), Thompson (T.), Thompson (J. W.). -33. Pairs- For—Reeves (R. H. J.), man, Unwell, Kapa, Wilson, O'Conor, Upun. Against-Wright, Bryce, Punier, Ham liii, McArthur, Seddon, Mackenzie (Hon. John).

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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IRISH AFFAIRS.

London, July 16. Bishop O'Dwyer, of Limerick, ad dressing his congregation, denounced Rirnell.

ONE MAN ONE VOTE.

The Marquis of Salisbury, speaking at the United Service Club, referred to the " one man one vote " principle, and considered it was unfair to attack the oldest franchise m the country. He expressed delight at the strong hold the doctrine of imperialism had taken on the public mind. Re mentioned that the agrarian agitation J m Ireland had become a clerical con-, spiracy.

THE JEWS.

. Mr H. Arnold White, member of the Association for preventing the Immigration of Destitute Aliens, who has been enquiring into the treatment to which the Russian Jews has been subjected, says that the charges of cruelty are largely exaggerated.

THE CANCER EXPERIMENTS.

Bkklin, July 16. The Government have demanded from Doctors Halm and Bergmann an answer to the charges made against them respecting their treatment of cancer patients m the hospital.

QUEBEC CIVIC FINANCES.

Quebec, July 16. A sensation has been caused m this city by a report that the civic treasury is empty, and the police and firemen had not been paid.

SAILORS AND POLICE.

San Fbvncisco, July 16. A fierce drunken affray has taken place at San Diego. A number of sailors from the United States cruiser Charleston, which has recently returned after a chase of the Chilian insurgent steamer Itata, aided by several civilians resisted the arrest of a comrade by the police. The latter used their batons freely, and m the melee one sailor was killed and another fatally wounded. Two policemen were rather badly hurt.

THE INDIAN RISING.

New York, 3 uly 16. Six chiefs of the Navajos have been arrested. The Indians have surrounded a number of their captors.

AUSTRALIAN.

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AUSTRALASIAN CENSUS.

Melbourne, July 17. Mr H. H. Hayter, Government statist, has issued a return giving the population of Australia as shown by the census as follows :— Victoria 1,140,405 New South Wales ... 1,134,207 Queensland 393,938 South Australia 320,006 Western Australian ... 49,835

Total for the live Austra lian colonies 3,038,391 The population of Tasmania he gives as 146,667, and of New Zealand as 626,830, making the total population of Australasia, 3,821,888. A considerable increase is expected m the JSew South Wales figures when the final returns are made up, but it is not expected that they will equal those of Victoria.

RELIEF CREWS.

Albany, July 17. Arrived —troopship Himalaya, with relief crews for several of the warships on the Australian station.

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MR SPURGEON'S ILLNESS.

kQtfDON, July 15» Mr Spurgeon passed a restless nigbtj His heart is failing, and the doctors report that the end is near. The Prince of Wales sent to-day to enquire as to his condition.

A NEW PEER.

Mr Samuel Cunlitfe Lister, con nected with the Manningham Silk Works at Bradford, has been raised to the peerage as Baron Masham.

FINANCIAL TROUBLES.

There are rumors of an impending crisis m banking circles m the city. It is stated that no arrangement has been found possibl* with regard to Murietta and Company's liabilities, which gives rise to an uneasy feeling. Russia has withdrawn £800,#00 m gold.

THE ARCHBISHOP OF YORK.

Dr Mac Lagan, formerly Bishop oi Lichfield, who succeeds the late Arch bishop Magee, will be enthroned Arch bishop of York on August 15.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

At a convention of Parnellites at i Tralee, a gentleman named McCarthy, who was m the chair, said that they preferred Balfour and the priests to poerciqn.

CONGREGATIONAL CON FERENCCE.

9?he Church Conference has con sidered a proposal tli^t the Colonial Missionary Society shall m future de vote its income to temporary gran, {is for new work m populous colonial centres. The Rev. Mr Bevan declared that New South Wales, Victoria, and South AuSt trails did jjot require assistance, but that Northern Queensland and Western Australia needed hejp, which j^b© other cp onjes should reader,

Londox. July 16 At the Congregational Conference, the Rev. Mr Jefteries said that Aus tralia was loyal to the Mother Country because of the freedom of her institu tions. They were beginning to see the danger of the establishment, and worked for a free church.

ILLNESS.

The Right Hon. W. H- Smith is ill. Mr Justice North is suffering from acute erysipelas.

THE KAISER'S VISIT.

The Emperor of Germany requested the Duke of Cambridge to convey to the army his appreciation of the soldier like bearing of the troops. He was much struck by the efficiency of the volunteers and militia.

THE TICINO RISING.

I Berne, July 15. Castione was convicted of the murder of Councillor^ Rossie during the revolt at Ticino, and sentenced to eight years' hard labor.

GOVERNORSHIP OF OHIO.

Washington, July 15. The Democratic Labor Conven'ion of Ohio have nominated Mr Campbell as Governor. They demand equal rights and unlimited coinage of gold and silver.

ALLEGED CORRUPTION.

i Ottawa, July 15. Five leading Canadian officials have been suspended on the ground of ille gally obtaining extra pay.

A DISASTROUS FIRE.

Great sensation has been caused by a disastrous tire m Montreal. Twenty miles of shops and houses have been laid m ruins. The total damage is some thing enormous.

THE JEWS.

1 Vienna, July 15. The Austrian frontier guards drove the refugee Jews back at the point of the bayonet, and compelled them to return to Poland.

CHOLERA.

Massowah, Ju'y 15. Cholera is raging here. The heat is terrific.

THE NEW ORLEANS LYNCH INGS.

New Orleans, July 15. Th» families of the Sicilians who were lynched are claiming damages from the city.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 16. Of one hundred and twenty-seven boot makers on strike one hundred and twenty have binned a statement against any local union, and against a legal statement being substituted for a federated union state ment. Wellington July 16. The Racing Conference appointed a deputation to interview the Railway Com missioners and ask them to provide better horse boxes and put the fares for race horses on the same footing as for hunters, which are allowed a return journey free. The amended rules of racing will come into force on October 1, 1891, without prejudice to then existing rights and lia bilities. At a meeting of the council cf the Wel lington Law Society the following resolu tion was passed : - " That tins council, having road the resolution of tho C inter bury Law Society with reference to Mr Justice Edwards, entirely agrees with its terms, and joins m a respectful request to the Government that no further proceed ings be taken m the appeal to the Privy Council ; and that a copy of ihis resolu tion be forwarded to tho Minister of Justice." A deputation of flax-millers was intro duced to the Premier and Minister of Lands this evening to Mr T. X, McDonald, M.H.R. Matters relating to the flax industry were discussed, and the deputation particularly unreel on the Ministers the desirableness of offering a bonus for the production of better samples of flax, and also of appointing an in spector to examine shipments of flax be fore they leave the colony. The Premier said that he would give the suggestion every consideration, lie was understood to look with favour upon the views held i by the deputation with reference to the question of a bonus. The Wellington Knights of Labor are dissatisfied with the Government's proposals, and have passed a resolution to be forwarded to all the Liberal and labor members, objecting to the penny postage, to taxing improvements, to any exemp tions at all m the land tax, to a graduated ■cale instead of a uniform rate, and to the propDsals under thea Lnd for Settlement Bill. They are of opinion that the Go vernment's proposals bring about little change m the incidence of taxation except m name. Dunepin, July 10. A light rain, which is v^ry welc >me, has been falling since last misrht. Under the harbor bye-laws a vessel com intf into port at the end of the year and usfng the port after January 1, as the Elderslie did, can be called on to pay I per ton, whereas a similar vessel arriving on January 1, and using the port the same length of time would only have to pay 6d per ton. The Board's solicitor denied twt this is done m practice, but Judge Williams to-day held that as power was thus given the bye-law is bad, and re versed Mr Carew's decision. Invbkcaroill, July 10. Mr William Johnston, if Wray's Bush, died yesterday, atßiverton, from kidney disease, aggravate* by having to hang about the Supreme Court recently wait in<' as a witness. Want of accomodation in'the hu'lding for jurors and witnesses if scandalous, there being nothing but the street or the draughty corridor for then convenience. Mr Johnson is -.he second old resident wlio-se death is traceable tc defects m the court aceomodation. Mi Johnson was a candidate for Wallace hi the last and previous elections. Ht was a councillor and chairman of th< Wallace County Council for years, anc formerly represented the district m tlu Provincial Council. He retired from tlu contest before the poll at tho genera election. He had been thirty-six years n Otago. ._

ROAD BOARDS.

SOUTH RARAIA

MEETING OP RATEPAYERS. The adjourned annual meeting of the ratepayers m the South Rakuia Road District was held 0:1 Thursday m the Board's office when there was a mo lenif.e attendance. Ml Custor occupied the chair. The accounts, duly audited and found correct, wero laid before the meeting, showing the receipts for year ending March 31, including balance from last year £21&8 17s Bel ; expenditure £1410 17s 6d, leaving a oredit balance o' £778 0s 2d. On the motion of the chair man, seconded by Mr Lyttelto.i, the accounts were adopted. The chairman stated the next business was to discuss the proposed ward system. Mr W. L. Allan thought it advisanlo to divide the district into wards at the present time, as it would prevent scrambling for money and be m the interest of economy. Large sums had been spent on useless works m the town ship, and the money ha' come out of the outside ratepayers' pockets. The rate payers m the township and >illage settlement had too much power with regard to voting and returning members for the Board. He would move chat the resolution passed at the last meeting be confirmed. This was seconded by Mr W. Harrison and carried. The resolution was as follows : —"That m the opinion of this meeting it is desir ible that the South Rakaia road district be divided into wards, and that the Board be hereby requested, to make a special order to give effect to the foregoing reso lution m accordance with clauses 4 and 11 of the Road Boards Act, 1882." In reply to a question the Chairman read portions of the Act, stating what course was necessary. Mr Windsor asked at whose expense the wojk would be done if the majority of the ratepayers were against the proposal ? The Chairman replied, at the Board's expense. The Chairman said it would be as well if the meeting expressed an opinion as to the proposed number nf wards. Mr Allan moved that it be a recommen dation to Uie Board to make six wards, three cast of the railway, two west of the railway, and the township and village settlement to form one ward. Mr Mulligan seconded the motion. Mr Oxley objected to some of Mi Allan's remarks respecting large sums having been spent m the township ; such was not the case. The mill and drinking tank were specially erected for the con r.'iiience of farmers c<t t'ng to the railway or stored, and five out of six teams made use of it. It must be remembered that a large and heavy traffic centralised on the township roads, and ih would be unfair to ask for good roads and other accommoda tion at the sole expense of the township residents. He hoped the Board would take this into consideration when dealing with the matter. Mr Stringfellow moved an amendment, " That there should only be five wards ; the township to be attached to the Acton ward." This was seconded by Mr Oxley. On being put to the meeting the amendment was lost and the resolution carried, Mr Stevenson asked what name could be given to the aettlemeat The Chair man said if the settlers applied the Board would find a name, Mr W. Harrison asked what had been done about the sand on Hoggs' whare road. The Chairman explained the steps taken, and remarked that had it not been for a letter received from Mr Allan's solicitor the work would have been done long ago. Mr Atlui said m explanation that- he <houM never have taken the steps he had f any of the niembcs had >.ivjri him satisfactory replies about it. The mem bers were m fault and had shown great cnrlossness and neglech n lot having the necessary work done, and finding proper supervision f-'i 1 all works. Why had not the C'erk reported the matter 1 The Clerk stated that he had reported j about it, and that steps had been tjiken by-the Board m the matter. Mr McLean called atttnu->n to the fact that svnd had been Mowing off Watson's 'and for six years, and at that time Mr Allan was a member of the Board, and if the Board was m fault he (Mr Allan) was is much to blame as any other member. The cha-rman was of opinion that the Board was not n snonsiHe so long as the sand was not interfered with, it being the act of God. If the Board spread the sand, and it blew on to private property through their action, then they miuht be liaMe, ■ If it come to a question of going fco law, the expenses would probably be heavy on the ratepayers. Mr Oxley hoped there would be no lesial expenses, at any rate till the ward question was rettled, go that the costs could be borne by the ward interested, Mr McLean here looked uncomfortable, Mr Allan asked what about the sand hill near the oil barracks'? This work should have been attended to months ago. as his teams could not use the proper r>ad into the township. Mr Lyttelton here objected to the waste of time and to listening to a lot of regma role. The meeting had been adjourned for special reasons, .and no other business should have been discussed. The Chairman was of the same opinion, and m reply to Mr Hardy ruled to that effect. Mr Oxley then asked if it \\a; metuit that at the annual meeting of ratepayers no questions were to be asked as to t^he Board's work during the year, The Chairman consulted the other members, who then expressed themselves willing to discuss matters, the Chairman stating that all questions outside the accounts should havo boon put at the first meetimr. In reply to Mr Allan, Mr McLean said the sand had been cleared at the side of Hoggs' whare road three times. The Chairman said there was a track open some twenty feyt wide, and this was wide enough for ordinary traffic. When the Committee examined the road, the wheel maiks showed there was very little traffic there. A ratepayer here staged that he could not get along the road for the sand. Mr Allan ""asH^d how many days con tractor Brown hai put m on his mainten ance contract, and what his duties were ? The specification was laid on the table, and the Clerk stated he could not give the number of days without going through the diary. The contractor hud done his work fairly well. . Mr Allan said that although the speci fication provided that two yards of shingle per chain should be put on, there was not three yards per mile put on the river road. The work was not clone, because the price was so low and there was not proper supervision by the Board. If the contractor put on the two yards as speci fied, it would swallow his contract. Mr Stiingfellow thought that when Mr Allan was on tlie Board the wo.rk was not done any better that at present. Mr Allan said he had resigned because the. Clerk was not engaged to devote his whole time to the Bond's, wort ' Mr htrjnafeVfoTf retorted that Mr Allan had resigned because lv could, not have his own way about Iho sand cpcstion on ifor'as- whare roa,d. Mr Mulligan asked if tlje noAVspauer report of last Board meeting was. 3«rreot with regard to there being nothing serious the matter with the Kyle road, for there were lots of bad places '( ' Mr McCrory said there were several very dangerous places, where traps ox even drays couM be twilj UP^

The chaiunan replied that such being the case, the matter should have atten tion, j Mr Mulligan called attention to a ] contract bcinij lot twelve months ago for j Winding portions of the metal on the Kyle road, and tho work was not yet done. He bad written several .times to ' the Board on the .subject. The chairman atnted that ihe contractor could not get on with the work on account of the dry weather; and latterly on account of the frosfc. Mr Allan moved a vote of thanks to the chairman, and the meeting concluded.

Ashburton Live Stock Market.

Messrs Miles and Co., leport at the Ashburton County Saleyards, Tuesday 14th inst. :—The total entry comprised 4048 sheep, 40 head of cattle, 9 pigs. There was a good attendance of buyers, The demand was firm for all classes of stock, and prices on a level with other markets. Our curry comprised 2129 sheep, 3 head of cattle and two pigs, which we sold as follows :-^-Crossbred wethers and maiden ewes, lls Id, 12s, 15s, 15s Id. 16s ; f;it meuno wethers 9.*, 9s £d, 10s 3d, 10s 7d, 10s 9d, and a line from the Anama Estate brought 13s 7« ; fat crossbred ewes, 14s lOd ; fat merino ewes 7s lOd ; crossbred ewes m lamb, 14s 3J, 14s 6d to 14s 10.

We have sold privately 1400 freezers at full market rates nlso a line of crossbred lambs, at 12s 6d.

The San Francisco Mail.

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Auckland, July 17. Arrived, 9.30 a m., Mariposa, from San Francisco. Passengers for New Zealand —Mrs Houghton, Sir A. Campbell, Mr Brown, Mrs Fawkes. Among the pasiseng rs for Sydney are John L. Sullivan and his wife.

Arthur Clampttt sang last night at i concert at Chri3tchuruh got up by a music teacher, Miss Price. About 10C persons were present. Some small pebble* were thrown at the windows from the out side, and one window was broken by a large stone or brick-bat; otherwise the proceed ings were orderly. The Oddfellows' tea and social at the Oddfellows' Hall is the attraction for this evening. A novel feature of the occasion is the d s'ribution of gifts at the tea, and those who brave the somewhat unpropitious elements will|!iave,besidesja luxurious repast, (he chance of taking home with them a bag of flour, a sucking pig, or some other neces sary or Luxury. Mary Jane Amos, charged with child murder, at Chiistchurch, was again unable to appear at the R.M. Court to-day and the •sue wat| remanded till next Friday. The inquest was also adjourned. The woman is stillJn the Hospital. Tlie Oreti with the Southern portion of the mail left Onehunga at noon to-day, and is expected to arrive at Wellington to-morrow evening. The Omapere will leave Welling ton for Lyttelton at eleven o'clock on Sunday morning, so that the mail may be expected here by Monday's express, A very satisfactory meeting of the S. D. Parnell memorial Committee was held at Ohristchurch last night. Mr H. W. Potter, general secretary, made an explana tion of the position and was appointed local aecetary vice Mr O. E. Briggs, resigned. The offer of the central committee, Welling ton, to guarantee £25 towards expenses was accepted enthusiastically. The offer of the Gulcher Company to supply 12 torch lights was accepted, and the date of the domonstra tion was postponded to July 30th. A syndicate has been formed to purchase one of Mr Job Osborne's pipe-driving engines to be used m the Ashburton district, and negotiations are nearly completed. Quite a demand has arisen for those engines,. ami one would have been here ere now but tor the fact that the makers had not one ready. So soon as one is available —a matter of a day or two—Mr Phil Norman will be put m charge of it. Meanwhile that gentle in m is to make a journey to Christchurch to take note of the working of the apparatus m the deeper strata. With apparatus of this gort available m town the question of at what depth an'artesian supply'can be touched would be very easily ascertained, but Mr Oiborne is of opinion that 300 feet) is fciie nearest artesian water to the surface. We have heard of one gentleman m town who is prepared to go 150 feet m search of an artesian supply. True economy. To purohase Countess I'ea for two shillings. Free from any ex ejs ftf astringeucy i

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THE MW LIGHT. "LUXENE," » Safe, Brilliant, Economical. FOR SALE IN TINS OR CASES. CiEfl. JAMEK ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JUST MMIFO Ex OTAKr, Paperhangings, Paper hangings. •r-JSX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 GASES KEROSENE, Light of tho Age, 150 test. [ 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., : TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insuranse Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EASTSTREBT Sparrow & Berryman TTTISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR TWO NEW DEPARTMENTS, VIZ., BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, C^* ENTIRELY NEW hTOCK. .. ■'• >■ "U f ,Xf LARGE AND CHOICE ASSORTMENT IN ALX ifzfes!' MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALP, GUARANTEED QUALIFY OUR ,I*OJL.XOY. 1. In order to maintain our reputation as "..The Loading Tailors and Out fitters m the District" we will always endeavour'to show the Lanre&b 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 fr.»m patterns and get suits made up m factories (like slope), but we always employ an eflicien staff of first-class tradesmen (b.ulors) 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 an;l carefully studying the interests of our customers —which we deem to be the only legitimate way to obtiin their c mfidenca and permanent support—w? 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, SPAEHOW & BERRYMAN TAILORS JSJNJD OTJTZFZrTTJEIRS, 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ • .' : 3.1. "JL Andrews' Poisoned Grain I'OR DFSTEUCTION OF SPARiJOWS . IS MOST TpCONOMGAL AND TpFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. ; D. THOMAS, "T* HAVE A BUYEE- FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES' IN ANY NUMBER. D. THOMAS, ASHBUfiTON. 4, „ — -I. i . — -. ■"■ ■ ■ i -.. i -i D # THOMAS] (Late of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON i •*• )ANS Nsgoliated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinvald and Asbburfon Lj alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and ],j[i»los o,n FI?TPAYS Sales of Wool throughout tho Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement, IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS ■it' ■ ■ . o—— fT^HE demand for good Land m Large and Sn.all Farms has again arisen, an every day I have applications for such which I sannofc supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sel' their Properties will therefore consult their owii interest by giving m# promptly full particulars, and I can guaiahtee if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitanfc,{[that a sal.) will b«j effected, A proper registry of all Lands f Sale^is rigidly k v t D, THOMAS, ASHBURXON



TINWALD SALEYARDS. "TI^fESSRS MILES & 00. are instructed i-VJL to sell on TUESDAY, JULY 21, *^00 FIIEEZEBS A C\f\ ]PAT SHEEP, two and four tfcl/U 4fc,oth ) Af\ FAT MERINO WETHERS "14-0 HOGGErs Of) A HOGGETS 1 £ HEAD FAT CATTLE fjfi? GOOD PORKERS J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 7*77 Agent. Fublie Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) ', holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, ' 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and m the bankruptcy of Bbyak O'Connor, of Chertsey, farmer. NOTICE is hereby given that Byran O'Connor, of Chertsey, farmer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held m the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, July 20, 1891, at 10.45 o'clock m the forenoon. Dated this 16th day of July, 1891. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. R. M. CuTHBERTSON, Solicitor. 7191 U.S.b CO telpSl U.S.S., CO j UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitfij. WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Specially Reduced Fares. , A TRIP EVERY FOUR WEEKS. Saloon, £6 ; Steerage, £3. Return Fares, £10 and £6. Tickets and full particulars GEO JAMESON, Agent, Asbburton. TENDERS. lIRANTED, Tenders for Ploughing VV 1200 acres turnip land (m several lots)." Tenders to be sent to the under signed (from whom all particulars can he obtained) not later than TUESDAY evening, July 21. DONALD McLEAN, ~ 86 Lagmhor. TIT ILL! AM /"GARDNER, \V ILLIAM UtAKDNKR, GRAHAM'S ROAD, T I IS" W A. L I>. —HAS FOR SALE— FOUEST &, ITJLtXJIF , TREES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONK AS USUAL. Also on Hand Cixoice Cabbage PlantN Now ready for Planting Out. 7§83 _^ # * » » * * » *,<* * FOR * I SPEEDY CURE ] CONSULT » DR. T.EASTOE ABBOTT, * 19 QUEEN'S WALK (Oppoiite Town Hall),] g MELBOURNE j ********* THE ART NEEDLEWORK AND FANCY DEPOSITORY, /CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \J Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infeqto' CLOTHING, SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest irrproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdames Weigel and Hutterick's cut paper patterns, and for the Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Ser/anto. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON' SALES AT """ RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, h ' ANB METHVEN, D THOMAS, at the solicitation'ot . many Clients, gives notice that he will hold Sales of Live and Dead Stock by Public Auction as follows, viz., RANGITATA BRIDGE-July 29tli, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS—JuIy 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN—JuIy 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs Wheelbasd, Felton, and Hibbs will beliappy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 3 Ash bur ion. MONEY JX) LEND. TI/TONEY to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of .£IOO to^sooo .7or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. 0. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Chriatchurclu i



SATURDAY, JULY 18. Cottage and Sections opposite the Woollen Factory. MR T. BULJi OC X has received instructions fri-m Mis IF. M. Joxjm to bell by Public Auction *t the Arcade on fhe above date, LOIV 1 and 2, containing 2 Roods 2 Perches, corner of James Street and Alford Forest Road, Allenton, immediately opposite the Woollon Factory, on which is erected a Cottage of 2 rooms. This property will be sold at a low price. Inspection Invited. Sale at 11 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 7+59 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 18. COTTAGE & SECriON at METHVEN. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — LOT 44, part of U.S. 24548, containing about 1 Rood, (situated on Mc- Kerrow street, Methven, on which is erected a Cottage of 4 rooms, now iv the occupation of Mr Rands. This property is well situated, being not far from the Railway Station. Will be sold en easy terms of payment. Sale at 11 a.m.. ~~T. MULLOCK, 7t57 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 18. Dwelling House and i acre of land, Allenton. 29 a c 7' X 8 29 Alford Forest MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr R. J. Hughks to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, his property fronting Alford Forest Road, being LOT 22, containing h acre, on which its erected a Towelling House of 6 rooms, detached washhouse, shed, and other buildings, There are a variety of fruit trees which hay» been planted a number of years. The property is well situated, being only a short distance from the West Town Belt; healthy position. ALSO OQ ACRES 3 ROODS QQ Alford Forest. Being part of R.S. 20237, situated about 3| miles from i?pringburn Railway. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 55 Auctioneer. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT SATURDAY, JULY 25. Magnificent little Farm of 43 ace cs. 43 Some of the best Land m the County, originally part of the celebrated Toi Toi Block, Longbeaeh. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb. Samuel Donald son to sell by Public Auction at the \rca-1e on the above date his farm a.« above. Full paiticulars m future advertisement. T. BULLOOK, 7J58 Auctioneer. TO LET ON LEASE. 10 0 ACRES 1000 yfTENDERS are invited for the lease for J JL seven years of 1000 acres, beina; R.S's. 28976, 29149, CoHstieam Road District, the property of Mr F. Arenas, Christchurch. It is fenced with well : kept live tences and divided into pad- j docks. About 120 acres m Wheat, 50 acres ploughed, the remainder m English j grasses, well watered, with County Water Races. There is a six-roomed Dwelling House, Stable, Implement Shed, and other buildings on the property. Further particulars on application. Tenders will be received by the undersigned up to MONDAY, 27th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 7 95 Auctioneer and Estate Agent. SATURDAY, JULY 18, 1891. TATTERSALL'S, WE*T STREET, ASHBURTQN, MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mk Kesnkdy Wylie, of Balclutha, to sell by Public Auction as abo c at 12 o'clock, -j f\ DRAUGHT MARES, three to six JL w years old, sound and good workers. H Trotting COB. Also several entries for local clients. D. THOMAS, 7*84 Ashburton. MOUNT SOMERS SALE. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1891. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Ma C. Peters, of Anama, to sell by Public Auction (as atove) -j Purebred Brittany COW O Halfbred Jersey COWS -t Furebred Jersey BULL First-class Riditig Saddle. D. THOMAS, 7 93 Ashburton. I HAVE a grand Block of Land con taining 228 ACRES, m the Lauriston District, to let for three years for grazing purposes only. The land is good, was laid down last year, and is subdivided Into two Paddocks. Good feed there now. —Apply 7 94 D. THOMAS. |_ % SPECIAL UNTRY. SATURDAY, JULY 18. SUITE Furniture, Drawers, Wash Stan's and Sets, Tables, Qhaiirs, Bedsteads anc\ Bedding, Carpets, Pictnres, Crockery, etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 7§BB Auctioneer, UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSUR, ANOE COMPANY, LIMITED. Dividend Warrants* ARE to be had at the office of John G. Bestbu,, Agent, West Street, T}9B



mRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE i_ MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons The most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ico Blocks from 12in to 30in I square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WA-ER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez in* Powders, Mineral Waters, every article eonneeted with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks, ALI QOODS GUARANTEED. Catalooves Poht Fuee. If J. West & Co., St-imford Works j 116 118, Houthwark Bridge Road 1 London, S.E. AQENT3 WANTED. WANTED, Agouts for a GOOD SELL.INU LINE, Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, at only a limited number is. required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Box 9!?6, Q.P.0., Sydney, N..S.W,



ASHBURTON HORSE ARCADE. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY,Ii&LY 18, 1891. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. instructed by the Owner, will Sell as above the following RACE HORSES. Chestnut Geldina" PENNINE." Bay Gelding "COLLINGWOOD. Also, Good Chestnut HACK GELDING. Full particulars at Sale. RUDOLPH FIUEDLANDER, 7^96 Auctioneer.



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