FLOODS IN AMERICA.

Olierovkee and other villages m lowa, are under water. Houses and crops have been destroyed m all direc tions, and the inhabitants have fled.

THE SHAH OF PERSIA.

Tkheran, July 22. The Shah of Persia is seriously ill. THF KHURDISH AADUCTION. Tehkban, July 24. The Khurds who abducted Miss Greenfield are dispersing, and she has been handed over to the Persian au thorities at Sonj Bolak.

FRANCE AND RUSSIA.

St. Petersburg, July 2L As the French squadron were enter ing Cronstadt the flagship Merengo and turretship Marcaen j rounded. The reception of the; officers of the fleet was tame, despite the popular en thusiasm.

PREMIUM ON GOLD.

Lisbon, July 24. The premium on sovereigns m Portugal is 29 per cent.

EGYPTIAN PALACE BURNED.

Cairo, July 24. A serious tire occurred m the Abdin Palace, but the principal portions were saved.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE LOSS OF THE "ELLEN."

Sydney, July 24. The following are tfie names of the Ellens's crew who were drowned :— Captain Stephens; first mate, Mc- Kenzie;crew, Stuart, Daly, Schmidt, Nelson, Campbell, Breach and Barlow.

THE LABOR PARTY.

In the recent division on the motion of want of confidence, five members claimed by the labor party voted against the Government, and m con sequence the party has decided to dis own them.

CALIFONIAN WHEAT.

A cablegram has been received here from San Francisco, offering to land one million bushels of wheat on Sydney wharf c.i.f., at 4s lid, No. 1 shipping 4s lOd.

BANK SUSPENSION.

Melbourne, July 24, The Imperal Banking Company has suspended payment, and the announce ment created a sensation. It is-not a bank of issue but more of the character of a building society. A slight run took place on tlia Geelong branch of the company yesterday, aggregating £30,000, and m order to prevent the run extending to headquarters, the directors resolved to suspend payment so that creditors should be treated equitably. The indebtedness of the company was not disclosed, but it is uudersteod that the receipts will more than cover it. It is alleged that the difficulties are due to the stagnation of trade caused by the bite strike follow ing closely on the collapse of the land boom. The nominal capital of the company is £500,000, of which £82,000 is called up.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 24. The city council, after hearing a de putation from the Ministers Association, carried a resolution by two to eight that the art gallery be opened on Sundays. A petition is being signed for presenta tion to Parliament urging the claims of first class Auckland Militia who were on active service m the Waikato campaign of 1863, to grants of laud for military .ser vice. . , A deputation of the executive Liberal Association interviewed Sir Robert Stout for the purpose of interelrotiging ideas on land matters and taxation. He promised to lay the views of the deputation before tlie Premier. New Plymouth, July 24. Herbert Coitliill Shand, charged with passing, v valueless cheque for £16 nt Hokitika, en July 17, was arrested last night, and this morning was remanded to Greymouth. Wm. Barnard, the well-known sporting man, was brought up this morning on remand charged with stealing a leg of mutton, a sheep's pluck, and some salt from a butcher's shop. He was com mitted for trial. The same accused .was then charged with stealing on May 25, the sum of £3 from the till of the Prince of Wales Hotel, Bell Block.

A proposal of exceptional magnitude and importance, but one on the merits of which wide differences of opinion will probably exist, is likely to be brought before Parlia ment shortly. Mr Mackintosh intends to bring forward a scheme which he has long had deeply at heart, and which he believes possesses the potentiality of vast good to the colony. He advocates the establishment of a great national bank for this colony, not a mere State bank of issue, be it observed, aa the term is commonly Jimderstood, but a joint stock hank m which the people of New Zealand should be the shareholders. He would allow every man and wonianto take up abates*. making their amount £10 each, of whicli 6ne-fdm*tk is to be called up m calls of Sa each, payable at tongmtm-v&lB, and he would have the State guarantee a profit of 8 per cent, He is convinced that tl}is Cflultt safely be done, and tl^at the prosperity qf thp colony would thus be enoir jndusly promoted, a»id all the immense pi-otHs of banking would be kept m the colony instead of mostly being sent.abroad, and fie holds that such disasters as that ot the bank of Glasgow, which exercised suoh widespread destructive Influence m New Zealand would be averted, while capitalists large and small and moderate would be attracted here by such an opportunity of certain remunerative investment.

TEE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, SATUBDaY, JULY 25, 1891.



j JUSTIiANDED-Ex ()T\Kr, Paper hangi. gs, Paper hangings. —EX MAUD Oil a HAM, ---100 OASES KEHOSKXE, Light of fin Age, 150 lest. 30,000 ft. FLOODING & MATCH-FINING. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER &: COAL MERCHANT?. AGENTS —Royal Insurance Cuiupauy Grey Valley Coal Company. BAST STREET THE NEW LIGHT. HDXENE/ 5 Safe, Brilliant, Economical. FOR SALE IN TINS OR CASES. 10. Mill, ASHBURTON and RAKAIA EETOLUTIOX CAS II V IS R S U S CREDIT. • I) . T TNOER the old system of " Credit" honest people have to pay for " Bad Debts, LJ etc." The injustice of this is patent to all. We have therefore reorganised our Business and decided to sell for CASH ONLY. In anticipation of a Large Increase of Business, and the full benefit of Ready Money we have made the following reductions m our prices, viz.,— Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual piice) 80s, reduced to 655, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to; measure (usual price) 90s, reduced to 755, Cash, Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 955,' reduced to 80s, Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 22s 6d, reduced to 15s;6d, Cash. Our Best Tailor-mad? TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 255, reduced to 17s Gd. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure fusunl price) 27s Gd, reduced to 20rf, Cash. SPECIAL Men's.jhAll Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only Son, Cash. SPABROif & BERBTMAN ■ . • '■ EA ST ■S\fE EE T, A.. SIIBV 11 T 6 ~N. ? _ __\ , p Andrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DESTRUCTION 1 OF SPARBOWS ■■."■.•■: IS MOST TjICONOMieAL AND TjIFFECTIVE. PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. 1). THOMAS. T HAVE A BUYER FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES' IN ANY NUMBER. : ; ' ; ; '"'** ______ , . -ti D, THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. D. THOMAS] (Late of Mat-son, Cos and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENf, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON >ANS Negotiated. Weekly Salea of Live Stock. Tinvald and Ashburtoti alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, aud Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold; on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement, IMPORTANT NOTICE] .-_ Sl j TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS flf^HE demand for good Land m Large and Sn.all Farms has nsjain arisen, an every day I have applications for such which I oannot supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own interest l>y giving mo promptly full particulars, and I can guauuitee it the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitant, that »Isal >. will be eficctec!. A pioper r^istry of all Lands i Sale is rigidly k ' ) Ih THOMAS, , ASHBURTON



MONEY TO LEND "jl/TONEY bo Lend at. LOW RATES OF INTEREST^ on Mo i^e of FREk HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 rio_^sooo 7or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashbm-tou, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office. Chris tchurcli. THE^ART~NEEDLEWORK AND F*NCY REPOSITORY, ( CONTAINS the Latest Novelties m \y Fancy and Artistic Needlework direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adams If as opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest improved Kmitinr: Machine. Agent, for Misdam s Weisjel and Butlerick's cut p;iper patterns, and for thfi Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Ser/at ts EAST BTKKKT, ASHBURTOISP WINTER Ci EASING SALE AT "TP MUM" lIIL 11) lit fill, Stock must be REDUCED- £1000 —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to jrive an oppor i tunirj of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter. DRESS GOODS, usually sold at Bkl, now sid. ULSTERS & JACKETS marked very cheap, and the prices must clear them. A larye lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered ' at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BIiiDS at HALF PRICE. Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 355. Men's Suits, usualy 38s, now 255. Men's heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H. Collier " The Corner." ASK YOUR GROCER FOE CaNT Bjl BEAT i~ »j5 *||f #$&&* ' h i ' Mw% I«"m>.oi (hi lv piK> wl I V r t O« ' {J V '111 JlOt, f<> >3 vHJ.v' j Xl 1(1 b< J < ' Vlv' 1 1 7'<t [ V j soUl ny iH 1* ii (i, '«ioto it I ap, ■ <<\ »s au ' ?><-< h i »<! 1»l ,v ,u^ ; G. i . WARbUfiTOF, Chemist, " The Phaksiacy," 6tloo T I M A R U. ' JAHESIKKER TIMBER MERCHANT, AND .GENERAL FURNITURE AND V4NCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAYELOCK STREET, Opi'osiib Harmsons Auction Majrt, "CpURNITURE and Picture Frame JD m<ido to order m any design at shovtest notice. Sole Ajient m A.shbart;on. for Olegg erambulatavs, &}&o. WIESNiDR PIANO 3. COMPETITION IS TBE LIFE OF TRADE. Likewise Money is the life of the Drapers €6000 WORTH OF DRAPERY, CLOTHINOx AND B O O T .S, AT W. W. SPENCER & CO.'s 4- MUST BE. SOLD -r "TDREYiaUS to that «\vful day, the XT day of reckoning. Stock-taking begins m July. X NOW OR NEVER x Men's Heavy Overcoats, 20s White Blankets. 8s lid a pair Men's Colored Moles, 5s 9d Boys' Heavy Brown Cord Trousers, from 4s 6d Men's Tweed Suits, 21s Boys' Tweed Caps, 7|d each Men's Heavy Knit Woollen Sox, 7|d per pair Men's and Boys' Ties, 2d each Men's Heavy Union Shirts, Is lid Winter Dress Gowls, 4|d. A splendid Winter Dress for 6s lid per doz. Flannels l(^d, lUd, and Is, worth double. Flannelette, 4s 3d per do//. Cretonnes, 4s 3d per cloa. Neck Ribbons, all colors, U) per yard Feathers, 3sd each ; Flowers, Id each Women's and. Children's Hats, 2d each Women^s. Tiveed Ulsters, worth llsftcl, tor ds ; 12s 6d for 4s \\& BOOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS. We defy New SSeaJawl to compete with us m BOOTS fov quality and price. Men's eolonial-nvide Shooters, 9s lid Men's Bluchers, l|s G&, Women's strong Elastic sides, 6s 9d worth ltte 6d. Children's Boots and Slippers, Is (Jirls' Elastic and Button Boots, from i 2s 9d at I WW QPENCER&pU) . W . Dpeimcer -t v^o, THE ARCADE.



THOB. SEALY, | tub: OLD ESTABLISHED NURSERYMAN, ASH BUR TON, HAS now ready for planting at .Reduced Proas — 30,000 FRUIT TREES Consist ng of Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches Nectarines, Apricots, Quinces, &c, includ ing severfil excellent sorts recently imported from England and America, and now offered to the public for the first time. They are all grafted m the most approved manner, on the best stocks suitable either for large orchard planting or small gardens. All the scrts have been tested m our trial grounds, and any kinds not reaching a high standard of merit, or m any way unsuitable for cu'tivation here, are rejected- This system has been carried out inconsiderable expense 'luring a long series of years. The results are recorded, and shall, if required, be placed afc the disposal of customers to assist m their selection. 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 line of 30,000 m boxes for fencing. No risk m removal to a distance. And not less than 350,000 ForesiTreen Including Pinus Insignis, one and two years, Larch, Birch, Abies Douglasii, and Menziesii (red and white Oregon pine), Abies Alba* Spruce Fir, i Ash, Orik, Maple, Walnut, and numerous other kinds. 3000 GOOSEBERRIES And Currants (very choice sorts 11 Grapevines, Filberts, &c. Also, a endless variety of Ornamental Trees Evergreen and Flowering Shrubs, Roses (splendid selection), Bulbs, Flower ing Plants, Rhubarb and Asparagus 'Roots, and all other things usually found m a first-class Nursery Stock. Special quotations to large buyers and ! the trade THOS. SEALY, South end of Bridge, ! XsHißUliTO^ j^OUNTY Hunnr_ci*i)B. ANNUAL STEEPLECHASES. TO BE HELD ON THE TINVVALD RACECOURSE ON Friday, August 91, 18»1. Patrons—Hon. John (VlcLean, Matthew S.itt, and E. G. Wright. President— John Grigg. Vice-presidents— G. H. Alington, W. B. Denshire, Dr. Leahy, D. McLean, W. C. Walker. Stewards —G. H. Alington, J. C. N. Grigg, Dr. Leahy, W. P. Chapman, D. McKendry, W. M. Helmore, H. McLean, G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and W, Rollitt jro(}B -_ M, Stitt, Startkk —D. Thomas. Cr-ERK of the Course—A. I Hewson, Cr,ERK of the Scales—R. Friedlandor. Treascrkr—A. J. Kelly. Handii'AWKß—J. Cresswoll. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canterbury Jockey Club.) 1. HUNTERS' HUKi)LE R "" r '•'hi cap of 13 soys ; second lotsc , > soys from the stake, l'oi qi liv .In the property of nieinl)Ui ot t I ] , ' > 11< 11 i!ounty Hunt Club. M.v 'en 1 ii ' Tibs. Nomination. JO*, ie j c 11 About two miles; q\u t ' ' i * hurdles, about 3ft. Urn hif 2.HUNT CLUB CUP «*IEI , J I' handicap of 30 soys ; seeon < * ceive 5 soys from the stak < qualified hunters, the pk >• bers of any recognised l <■ i t Minimum ,H'«iglit lObt. " > allowed /lbs. Nonmutiqn, J «>s) atcopt ance, li%s. About tin on miles, oset Mich course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. H.B.—The winner of this race to have the option of raceiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3. HACK RACE, of lOsoys, no weight under IQst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap or classic race. Post entry, 10s, to go to the fund. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4 MAIDEN STEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 15 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from tl:s stake. For qualified hunters the property of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club, that have never won an advertised steeplechase, Weight for age. Maiden riders allowed ?lbs. En trance, 15s, About two miles. n. LADIES BRACELET HANDICAP, of 20 soys; the first horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 13 soys; the second horse to receive a bracelet of the value of 5 soys. Open to all qualified huuters, the property ot members of any recognised Hunt Club A high-weight handicap. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71bs. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a flight of hurdles m Iront of the stand to the satisfaction of the Stewards. All horses to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, About two miles on the flat. 6. CONSOLATION S^BE^MOHASE, a handicap qf )Q sqvs. Nomination, JO*, to be invade to the Secretary immediately j after- the Ladies' Bracelet is run ;, accept* a,nce, free,' to b,e flowed tq the J^ecvetary -\yitl^ui 10 nu"n,ute« °f \ he declaration ot \Yf4ghia,' About qiie mile and a half GENERAL RULES, L The Cammittee reserve to themselves the right of refusing any entry, and m the event of bad weather of postponing the meeting from day to day or for any longer period. . 2. A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted at least three times with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1891, and the Master's certificate of qualification must be produced at the scales. . 3. Riders m all Races except the Hack Race must be members ojf \]\& Ashbuvton County Hunt Club, and mennbeys 1 tickets iimst bo produced at the scales if required. 4. Ail horses must be ridden m colors. 5. Excepting where inconsistent with the Rules of Racing the New Zealand Grand National Steeplechase Rules will be adhered to. NOMINATIONS. Nominations to be m writing, and accom panied by My, iianifi, age, awl description of horse, and colors of rider, and must be m the hands of the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, not later than 9 p.in, on SATURDAY, August 8, }isty, WEIGHTS. Weights will be declared on MON.DAY, August 17, IS9I. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances must be made to the Secre-. tary not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, Augusi 19, 1891. POINT TO. POINT 8TOSOT& . OHASK,. Ths Annual Point to Point Steeplechase, for a Trophy value 10 soys, given by the Club, will be hcdl on MONDAY, August 24. Entrance, 1 soy, to be made to the Secretary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, by 12 o'clock on the day of the Race. |E. 3. FOOKS, 7JIOJ Hqu. Secretary,



T. G.RUSSELL, BIRitISTER and SOLICITOR, < MiiiwrrMuncir Branch Office —East Stkkj t, AIIIBVRTOV (Near H. Zander's.) 6 157 THE MERCANTILE FINAN'JE AND AGENCY COMPANY (Limited OF CHRISTCHURCM. Incorporated under the Provisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Registered Office —. MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, CHRISTCHURCH. rTPHTS Company is prepared to advance L money oh Freehold Property, m Large or Small Sums, at Current Rates of Interest; also, upon the -Security of Bills of Sale, Mortgages <-f Stock, Wool and Agricultural Liens, and Personal Propertj generally. For further particulars, apply to T G. RUSSELL, Solicitor, Christchurch, Or to the Branch Office of the Company, East Street,, ASHBUR7ON. 186 NEW BUSINESS, NEW MANAGEMENT, NEW GOODS, A LONG FELT WANT SUPPLIED. J AMES J\j_e dREG OR, Has Opened a Tobacconist's .Shop m Okk's Buildings, East Stuket, with a LARGE and VARIED ASSORT MENT of NEW GOODS, comprising Pipes, Tobaccos, Cigftis, Cigarettes, and Smokers' requisites generally. Note, —This is net a Ten or Twelve years' collection of antiquated odds and ends, the balance of an old stock. Tha HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt die best appointed m South Canterbury] • YOUR PATRONAGE SOLICITED. James McGregor, §127 Orr's Building, East Street. CIGAR DIVAN AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM. HARRY FRIEDLANDER has re ceived a large consignment of New Goods m all Departments, and while thanking both old and new patrons fbr the hearty support accorded to him since recommencing Business, would take this opportunity to IWVIVJ3 IfiPBCTIOII 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 every 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." 11A 111 »II £88 1f« ($ Practised m our S.iloon as an Art, and Ladies and Gentlemen Vill find that the taste and skill of an abe Professor are at tli^ir service, Examination of our samples of Hair work will bear out this statement. Licensed to Sell STAMPS. SALONS DU COIFFURE EAST STREET. John Orr & Co. HWE now landing and m stock, ex "Maori" from London, — 10 Ca^ks Ransome's and Hornsby s Ploughshares t Case James Breech-loading Guns 1 T<>n Chilled Shot 10 Oases Diamond Grain Powder 4  Cartridges •2  Gun Wads and Caps 20 'Tons Bar Iron 4 Cases Fenders 20 Packages Register Grates 40 Sets Fire Irons 30 Packages Spades and Forks 30 Kegs Bluestone 7 Bales Artistic Wall Papers 6 Cases Bedsteads 4 Caaks Lam^s and Globes 100 Coils Steel Barb Wire 200 Coils Plain Steel Fence Wire. 8, 0, and 10 Titan Wire Strainers 1 Cask Tea Pots 4 Packages Brushes —all kinds 3 Casks BoHfe and Nuts 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b and 561 b Tins h Ton Red Lead, 281 b and 561 b This) "Paints, Oils, and Varnishes—all kinds 1 Case Meat Choppers 1 Case Lanterns 2 Casks Holloware — Saucepans, Boilers, and Kettles 30 Drums Sheep Marking Oil 2 Packages Copper Rivets, to lin 1 Case Wrenches 12 Packages Wringers and Mangles 2 Boxes Door Mats 3 Packages Cinder. Sifyers 1 Case Asperial'-s Enamel I Cask Scales and Weights. 1 Cask Bag Hooks 5Q Kegs Wire Nafta 20 Kegs Wire Staples 8 Packages Locks and Hinges 1 Papkage Files, and Raapa Flax and Manilla Rope—all slvses 1 Case Screws—all sizes 1 Cask Vices Grindstones, 18in, 20in, 24in, 26in 100 Cases Kerosene ; warranted best obtainable 3000 Yards Wire Sheep Netting 8 Packages Axes and Hatchets 3 Cases Chisels and Hammers 4 Cases Carpenters' Tools 3 Casks Plough and Trace Chains 10 Packages Galvai.ised Tubs und Bucket's 1 Case Table and Pocket Cutlery Leather Belting, l^in to Oiu 4 Cases Gorse Knives 3 Crates Fancy Crockery 10 Tons Best Mauritius Sugar. Ceylon -and Indian Tea Company s Pure Blended Teas. The haying-been bought on t, h moat favourable terms will be sold at LOWEST .CURRENT^RATJRS. , Purchasers should inspect our Stocks nd get quotations, JOHN ORR * Co.



YBHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. ] I^ENDERS are invited f>r Leasing I Reserve 773, m West S reet, beinj; Town Secfcio is 73 and 74 (together or .separately), on Building Lease for the term of 7 years. Terms and conditions m.'iy be seen at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders are to be delivered on or before SATURDAY, August 29,1891. CHAS E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. July 25, 1891. 7 156 TUESDAY, JULY 28. IMPORTANT HALE OF SUGAR Ex T}irawi>ra and Tekapo, ib., CHRLSTCHURCH. Oj account of whom it may concern. MESSRS H. IvTATSON & CO. (as sociated with the National M» & A. Company of N.Z., Limited), have re ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction on TUESDAY, JULY 28, At tin if Roon s, Cashel Street, The following Shipmer.ts of Sugar :■ — Ex Tarawera tf 1 TONS A OWT GRANULATED 01 tt i>UGAR, iv 561 b Bags Ex Tekapo, nr\ TONS GRANULATED SUGAR, O\J m 561 b Bags. To be sold m lots to suit purchasers. Terms—N< t prompt cash. Sale at 3 o'clock. H. MATSON & CO., (Associated with the National M, and A. Company, of N Z., Limited), Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents. 7 155 Public Trial OF UE I D & G It A V' S X>H*GI!NGfr PLOUGH. Attention of Farmers is invited JL to a trial of this Plough which is to take jjlace on TUESDAY, JULY 28, m a field belonging to Mk W. H. Rule adjoining the Ashburton Saleyards. REED & GRAY, 7^149 Ashburton. THE NATIONAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION. THE OLDEST VIfciTOKIAN LIFE OFFICE. BONUS YEAR, 1892. THIS Association is the LARGEST INTEBEST EARNING SOCIETY m New Zealand. The first Office m the world to introduce die NON-FORFEI TURE principle. It lends members half the sum assured, i Takes them m at NEAREST Birthday. And under its Non-profit Taole assures at lower rates than any other Society m New Zealand. Accumulated Funds exceed dei,ooo,ooo. Last year's saving equalled 43 per cent total income. T, E, WALTON, ] Travelling Agent. Ushburton CHAS. BRaDDELL, j Local Agent, J 5 203 rvDDPELLOWS 1 rjALL MONDAY, TTJFBDAY, & WED NESDAY, July 27, 28, 29. Transformation Scane of the destruction of the famous Pink Terraces and Mount Tarawera Eruption covering 2COO feet ot canvass. Independent of the above, v -Grand Limelight Entertainment will be given by Mk T. CisooK, of Chiistohurob, illustrat ing some of the finest scenes of England, Scotland, Ireland, America and New Zealand. This being m connection with Mr J. L. Highs' Art Union, Ticket-holders will be admitted on the first tight, only, Adrai slop, 2s 6d, front seats, including a draw m Art Union. Back seats., Is. 7§150 "new^zealand bible tract book society, BuiiNiitr Stbkbt, Corner of Arcade, (Opposite the Mail OJHce.) rpHE Agent of the above Society has i opened m the above shop with a Large Stock of Evangelical Literature. 3 FOR A FEW DAYS OJSLY. 7*113 ~ THE STANDARD Fire Ac MLnviue lnstti-aii<*e Company OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shakeholdeks. CAPITA L-£l, 000,000— STK RLINO. T7MRE and Marine R sks accepted on J all descriptions of Property and Merchandise ; also Ctop, Stack, and Machine Ri.-.ks at Lowest Rates of Premium. FIUMLITY OF PJ3HSQNS HotmNO SrTUA.- TJON.S ov Trust Ouakantjeeh. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCORN, Agent, It 4 Buildings, Ashbui>tou_^ IMPORTANT NOTICE. JO RESIDENTS OF ASHBURTON AITD DISTRICT. J. Nixon, Tailor, Of Chuistohukch, BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises m Tancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of; Tailoring. |£^ J.N.'.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed ! m the latest fashion. | J.N.-is from one of the best; houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and is confident to «ive'entire satisfaction to customers who will bo disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUl'r THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancrkd, S-^e^ ' AsiipunTos, & CqLqupo S^rekt CiiiusTcnußqii. {•_! n for * * SPEEDY CURE; * CONSULT * DR. TtEASTOE ABBOTT, * 19 QUEEN'S WALK (Oppnitt Town Hall),] # \ MELBOURNE «



~'t. bullock HOUSES AND" LAND FOR SALE. 500 Acres, Rangitata 338 Acres, Hinds. 163 Acres, Watauuii Plains. 372 Acres, near the Cun'v Saieyar' 1- SHEEP COUNTRY. — 800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres, good land, Farm Huuse, and othei Buildings on tlit property. 4-roomed Cottage at Tinwakl. £200.—Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, i|-acre, Cox street. £115.— Three-roomed Cottage ami 2£-;icre section, Grey street. £135. —Five-roomed House i'l Cox street, with £-acre .section and shed. TO LET.—4-roorned House m Petir Street, West. £800, £300. —Two special sums to lend at 6 per cent on ikst-ri'ass security. FOR SALE.—Eight acres very desir able Suburban Property fronting the Domain. Should prove ft very good investment. Apply to T. BULLOCK m ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH KF.V. S. LA.WRY to Preach TO MORROW EVENING. Subject— "Buying up Opportunities"; specially for young people. 7 159 CONVERSAZIONE AND ART EXHIBITION. ORIGINAL ! NOVEL ! ! NEW !! ! A SHBURTON J ODG E, Vocal and Instumental Music, ORANGE HALL, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 24th and 25th instant, Each day, Afternoon, 2 to 6 ; Evening, 7 to 10. Grand display of Oil Paintings and other Pictures lent by the prominent residents of Ashburton, besides 1001 other choice exhibits of Art, Nature, and Utility. Refreshments. Come and see ! Admission : Adults, Is ; Children, 6d. 7 106 Vgr*jatsuccess W OF THE QHEAP CLEARING SALE OF S AI.COKN k CC'S EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK still left, which must be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, afc STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lades Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. jggp N.B.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 3S Hd REDUCED TO f g 9d H W. Aleorn & Co "DonTleaTThis. Boots. Boots, Boots. GOOD NEWS FOR ASHBURTON. ; J. BISHOP BEGS to inform the Public of Ash, burton and district that he will open the shop at tho cornier of East and Moore Streets with the largest and best j selected stock of B wts and Shoes i i Canterbury. The goods were personally selected by him from the very best manufacturer m England at a large discount for Cash. If yoj want the best Boots m Ash-' burton for the least money come to the' Direct Importer and you will get them. COME IF YOU WANT CHEAPNESS, COME IF YOU WANT QUALITY. Don't Ilewitale Tmt Come rtiUflit Away. SEE WINDOWS FOR EXTRA ORDINARY VALUE. THE SHOP WILL HE OVKN ON Tuesday, July »8 i rfgl«il> ON SALE BY THE 17NDERSJGNEP BUILDIKG MATERIALS 'of EVERY DESCRIPTION coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, A*° HOME BUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SfAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain/ sizes, : ! PAINTS, OJLS, &(• JOSHUA~ rTUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST §TREST. OFFIO : Comer of Ignored and Wes streets, next Mr Geo. Jamesons opposite Bank of Australasia



ASHBUBTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, LOCAL BOARD OF HEALTH. THE Ashburton Borough Council, act ing as a Local Board ot Health, under the powers imposed by ''The Public Health Act, 1876," and amend ment Acts, 1881, 1882, and 1884, severally, hereby gives notice that the said Act and Acts?, together with such provisions there in contained as may be found necessary, shall be and are now brought into force within the Borough of Ashburton. Ihe attention of householders is directed to Clause 28, of ''The Public Health Act, J. 826, a* follows r-rrr I""When V"householder knows Hint a A person within the house occupied V.y him is taken sick of smallpox, cholera, or other highly jnfectious 'disease dsiiigerous to th^ people, he sliull'iimn?cViately give notice thore pf to iVie tolnl IJoard of the Dis tiiqt m 'which he dwells. If he refuses' or neglects to g\ve such H(>tice, he shall forfeit a sum not exceeding Ten Pounds. 1' By Oi'4er, CHAS. E. EOOK^, Town Clerk. Borou«h Council Office?!, July 25, 1891. 7 107