the railway companies the use of troops to work their lines, but the men are not wanted. FRENCH POLITICS. The Senate will take the French tariff into consideration in the autumn. The Chamber passed large credits before adjourning. SALVATION ARMY TEMPLE. Londox. July 21. General Booth intends to build an international temple in London at a cost of £200,000. THE De COBAIN SCANDAL. Mr De Cobain, in reply to a sum mons from th« House of Commons to attend and answer the serious charges preferred against him, states that he is too ill to appear. The Speaker has decided to send a medical gentleman to interview Mr De Cobain, to ascertain the truth of the statement, and it is considered probable that the Govern ment will defer further action in the matter until next session. OBITUARY. Sir Fredeiick Weld, setat|64. THE REREDOS CASE. The House of Lords has dismissed with costs the appeal in the case of Ailcroft Lighten v. the Bishop of Lon don. The result of the decision is that the placing of a sculptur.il imige of Christ and the Virgin Mary upon the reredos has been sanctioned. FREE EDUCATION. The Education Bill has passed through all its stages in the House of Lords.

THE INFLUENZA.

Calcutta, July 19. Lord Lansdowne is recovering from the influenza.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

Valpauaiho, July 19. Colonel Stephens' forces, while crossing the Cordilleras to rejoin Bal maceda's troops, found themselves unable to advance or retreat, the passes being blocked. It is reported that the hands, feet, and faces of the men are falling in pieces owing to frost bites. New York, July 21. It is reported here, that the Chilian Government warships Adnaicants, Lynch, and Condell, have been de stroyed by dynamite at Valparaiso, and that the Imperial also has been damaged. NO TRUE BILL. Nkw York* July 20. .■■■ The Grand Jury rejected the bill against Tiffe, the historian, for a criminal offence alleged to have been committed in a railway train. The jury were not satisfied with the evi dence adduced, and considered that evidence more strongly corroborative of the principal witnesses was neces sary.

THE PORTUGUESE CRISIS.

Lisbon, July 21. Sovereigns are fetching 660 reis m Lisbon.

A SERVIAN LOAN.

Belgrade, July 20. The Servian Government are raising a loan of 3,000,000 roubles from Russian capitalists.

REPRESSING PUBLIC OPINION.

St. Petersburg, July 20. The Russian press have been warned not to publish alarmist reports about the harvest. Russian officers are forbidden to make political speeches or'to visit French residents.

FOOTBALL.

Capetown. July 20. The English football team, now on a visit to the Cape, have played four matches and won them all;

THE LATE SIR J. MACDONALD.

Ottawa, July 21. Sir John Macdonald's Pacific Rail way shares are valued at 250,000 dollars.

HUNGARIAN POLITICS.

: Bijda Pesth, July 20. Tho Hungarian Government have introduced a Bill to disqualify members who print election speeches before they are actually delivered. The elections which are now going on have excited a considerable amount of race haired. The leaders of the different sects have i attacked the marriage and property laws, and promised to distribute private and public wealth as an antidote to the growth of siocial and anti-Semitic movements. _____

AUSTRALIAN.

THE GAMBLING CASE.

Syonkv, July 21. The keepers of the Chinese gambling hell, -which was raided on Saturday night, were fined £20, and those who were engaged in gambling £20 each. THE SHEARERS STRIKE. Sir Henry Parkes has again written to the Pastoralists' Union, requesting them to hold an open conference with the Shearers'' Union. A force of sixty armed police have been despatched to the disturbed dis trict out west.

THE BANCOORA WRECK.

Melbourne, July 21. The Marine Board have decided to proceed against the captain of the Bancoora, which went ashore near- Cape Otway, for misconduct in navi gating* .the vessel. TAXING BONDHOLDERS. The •' Argus " strongly condemns Sir George Grey's proposal to tax the Eng lish bondholders, as it considers that it would aficct the credit of the colonies. COURSING. At the coursing meeting today, High Rent won the Waterloo Cup with Socialist as runner-up. The Purse was won by Heliotrope, the runner-up being Rectitude. The Plate fell to Harkaway, with Goed JS'ews as funner-up.

APPOINTMENT.

Perth, July 21. Sir H. T. Wrenfordsley, acting chief justice of Western Australia, has been appointed chief justice of fie Leeward Islands,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 21,

Mr Basil Thomson, ex-assistant Premier lp{ Towga, received an adclress from the

lons-an Parliament and a presentation purso of tw:> hunclvod "sovereigns on the occasion of his leaving Tonga. Me accepted the address but declined the money. There is trouble among the natives a< Vavau, over the orange trade. TheTongan Government are taking steps to punish the offenders. A man named Bryoe Hopkins, eighty two years of age, wiiile eating his dinner to-day at the 01:1 Men's Home, attempted to swallow a large piece of gristle and was choked to death before any relief could be given, although Dr Williams was on the spot within a few minutes. Deceased resided at Cnromindel for many yeirs, where he was known as Scotch Jock. He has been an inmate of the refuge for about two years. New Plymouth. May 21. Another attempt tc drag the Wanaka off the sand was made this morning by the Takapuna and Moa, but they failed to make any impression on the stranded vessel. The tide was a good one, but the vessel's position could not be altered. Wellington, July 21. A mefiting of Wellington Volunteers will be held shortly to consider the adv:sableness of sending a New Zealand team to compete at the annual meeting of ths New South Wales Association m October next. Hokitika, July 21. At the District Court to-day, Moss Levy, a well-known storekeeper, was sentenced to six months' imprisonment for fraudulent bankruptcy, and conceal ing and appropriating the property of the estate. A number of charges were preferred. He was convicted on the first charge and pleaded guilty on the second, and the Crown Prosecutor decided to enter a nolle prvsequi m the remainder. Dunemn, July 21. A small cottage m London Street, occupied by Mr Benuett, a traveller, has 1 been burned down. Insurance, £100 m the New Zealand and Norwich Union £50. About 120 shearers, engaged for New South Wales, leave by the Waihora to morrow. At Tiuiiivu another twenty will be shipped, and at Lyttelfcon another sixty, making up the complement of 200. The police are attempting to clear out the occupants of an undesirable locality known as Chambers' Place, and three women appeared m court to-day, ihe cases being adjourned to enable them to clear out. The police evidence was to the effect that the houses m the locality were fre quented by every kind of fallen and cor-' rupt humanity, and robberies with violence were of frequent occurrence, the victims being invariably ashamed to bring their cases before the public. The Rev Mr Isitt, described as "the hero 01. Sydeiiham," gave an address to-night, afe wliiebt!resolutions,were passed expressing sympathy-wftlt the Sydenham Licensing Committee m their past .and prospective legal harassment, and snpt» porting any legislation conferring on the people the right, to decide at the ballot box, wiifcrammelied by any provision for compensation hitherto unrecognised by law. Mr Isitt, m the course of his ad dress, condemned the snpinenesa of the police, and declared that they were under: the thumb of the liquor traffic.

The O,Gorman Mahon.

| {The death of this gentleman removes one of the. ten "chiefs " who still retain ancient Irish titles. These titles are recognised by the Crown an! Ly patent. The O'Gorman Mahon inherited his title from his mother, who was thu ] only daughter of the O'Gorman. The other gentlemen who possess the right 1o a distinctively Irish address are as follow g '■ Prince of Oovlavin - TheMacDeraiofc, QC, D.L., J.P., descended from the kings of Connaught; The O'Connor Don -Might Hon Charles Owen O'Connor, D. tj., J.P., descended from the kings of Ireland, and dates his pedigree back to a.d. 366 j The O'Donoghue—Daniel O'Donoghue, descended from tha kings of Minister; The O'Donovan —Henry Wintlmp O'Donovan, M.A ,J.P., D.L., chief ot the ancient sept of O'Donovan ; The O'Grady—William de Courey O'Grady, M.A,., descended from the Princes of Limerick : Knisht of Glin — Def. mond John Egmcnd Fitzgerald ; Knight of Kerry—»ir Maurice Gecrgi Fitzgerald, Bart. ; The MacGillicuddy ut the Reeks—Denis Charles MacGillicuddy, descended from lords of Tipperary ; and the Chief of Hymaine—Cornelius .]. O'Keliy, J.P., D.L. It may be inontioiud that these gentlemen usually reside m Ireland, where they have estates which ♦■hey nvinage excellently. On the recent visit of the Lord-Lieutenant to the South of Ireland, the village of Glin was prettily decorated, and the Knight of Glin accom panied his Excellency on part of his tour. TheO'Conor Do* is a Privy Councillor, and The MacDermot was Solicitor; General for Ireland m Mr Gladstones last two administrations. The Knight of Kerry is an Equerry to H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught. To those interested m the matter Burkes "Larded Gentry and " Peerage " will give particulars m regard to ancient Irish * titles.—"Southern Cross " (Adelaide).

THE MARKETS.

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London, July 20. Money is superabundant, and all stocks are flat m consequence. Three months' bills are discounted at 2.[ per cent. A further rise m the Bank rate is expected. Silver has declined |d per oz. The " Times " reviewing the harvest of the world, thinks it unlikely that prices will decline.

(Received July 22, 10.25 a.m.) Sydney, July 22. Wheat, chick, 3s lOd bo 4s ; milling, 4s lOd to ss. Flour, stone, £10 5s to £10 15« ; roller, £11 10s to £12. Oats, Is lOd to 2s. Potatoes, New Zealand, £1 10m to £1 15s ; Circular Heads, £3 ss. Melbourne, July 22. Wheat, medium, 4s 3d ; prime, 4s ltd. Flour, stone, £9 5s to £10 lO.s ; roller, £11 10s. Oats, Algerian, 2s 2d ; stout, 2s 7d to 2s Bd. Barley, feeding, 2s Id ; malting, 3s Id. Adelaide, July 22. Wheat, nominal, 4s 9d to4slod. Flour stone, £9 5s to £10 ; roller, £10 5* to £10 10s. Oats, plentiful supply, r«ew Zeahm.i prime feeding, 2,s 2d to 2s 4d.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

[Received July 22, 12 50 a.m.J

THE NATIONAL BANK.

London, July 21. National Bank of New Zealand shares are quoted at 2< discount.

THE MONEY MARKET.

In consequence of apprehensions as to what may be the sequel of the Eng lish Bank of River Plate, money is hardening. Three months' bills are quoted at 2i Ver cent

CRICKET.

Derbyshire beat Surrey by ten wickets. This is the southern county s first defeat m a county match this summer.

THE QUEEN'S PRIZEMAN.

Jfivate-4)wr, of the ljueeus mm

burghs, is this year's winner of the] Queen's Prize at Bialey, with a score of 269 points.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 22, 11 50 a.m.)

THE NEW SOUTH WALES PARLIAMENT

Sydney. July 22. The no confidence debate is likely to come to a conclusion to-night.

BILLIARDS.

' Melbourne, .July 22. John Roberts, junr., the champion billiard player, played his first match last night, against Evans, the Aus tralian champion. The latter, who re ceived 1800 out of 3600, was beaten by 158 points. In a match with Memmott, a local player, on similar terras, the latter won by 442 points.

THE FEDERATION BILL.

In committee on the Federation Bill Sir B. O'Loghlen moved the omission of the word Commonwealth, which was carried by 46 to 36, and the words Federation of Australia sub stituted.

DR BEANEY'S ESTATE.

The estate of the late l>r Beaney is' valued at £00,000.

The Rev John Holland lectures this evening m St. Stephen's Schoolroon on his life m the East. Indies. Messrs Sharplin, Vincent, and Co., Spring burn, have obtained a contract for the supply of XXX) birch sleepers to the Railway Com nil sion • fcf The arrangements for the transformation illustration of the destruction of the Roto miliana Terraces are completed and will be advertised m a day or two. The exhibition will be at the Oddfellows' Hall on Men lay evening, m connection with the drawing of Mr J. L. Higgs' Art Union. A*k for Ninian Hy.slop, and Co.\s " Imperial " new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special values.—(Advt,) Countess 2.-;, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2a Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are froo fi •»m any of sistrinyency

THFS ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. WEDNESDAY, JULY 22, 1891



10W VITA LIT V DR. CHURCHILL S Syrup o Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for . ■-■ the r.ure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General „ . Debility Itcontaine two of the principal ingre . dients* necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the abwe cumplair.is, v>,:., ' hosphorua and Urn-: It can>.ot be too Highly recommended for Delica Childre Or Churchill's Compound Syrup c. HYPOFHOSPHITES Ls real Brain Fowl, and m cases 'Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has icquiwd a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears. :Dr" Ohm chill's signature Price, x'repared only by Ci W ANN /CHEMIST OWANN V^HEMIST, w'le Gastiglione \'aris MAIIi .NOTICE , i - __. i The Letter-box will be cleared for de j spatch of correspondence from this office to the .under-mentioned- places, on and fter Ist January, 1801, as follows — For Christchurch and North," daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.L0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10 30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rnknia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., G. 20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. : Dunsaudel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., G. 20 p.m. ; Selwyn, , . daily, G. 20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 , a.m. ; Tinwald, Wiiislov, Hinds, *nd Teuiuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and onvTues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, ,3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffel^on, Tuesdays, - Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.S0 a.m. ; Lismorcy Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.in ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m^ 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, tnd Satur days, 3 15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ashb\.rtoh Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Poorest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays tnd Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and.Longbeach, daily, 3.45 p.m- ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, resdays. and Fridays, 3.45 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin .Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.ni. N. B.—Letters containing' anything of Value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered* v. '' ' Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, willjpe compulsorily registered and jharged one*shilling. : THE WALKER COEK EXTKA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest - and removes it quickest from the Screw. It? ure prevents the agitation tl carbo lated or other beverages, and allows the edimenti to remain undisturbed m the wttle* Designed toi che use of hotels, t sstau ..ants saloons, clubs and families,. 1 Orna mental m appearanao and full nicke piafe'd. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY TAMES PAIN AND SoaS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and 21, Walworth Road, S.E; HOLESALE AND EXPORT FTRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. , jib, LJS ; L2O, and L 25 Gases suitable for every Market. ■ The largest Wholesale Ifouse m the World ustrared Price List " application. SUCCESS THE BEST TEST CF - W6RTH!! ! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS HIIJISIIBIKT. THIS UNIVERSAL MF^CINE IS A HOUSEHOLD JB^QUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the —a LIVER AND BuWELS,, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches^ Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicidy yield to the potent free of theso . well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine Known. THE OINTMKEj HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It hcwils every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than auy othe known salv*. Its marvellous penetratin .■ powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES" curing Bronchitis, Quinreys, and Ahthma reducing G andular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never i to remove Scurf and every species of .skin disease. The Pills and Ointment we manufric tured only at 78 New Oxford st (iSte 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold.by al vendors of Medicines throughout the pivilized World ; with directions for uge |n almoH every language,' |g£* Purchaser vliould lcok to th« abel on the pots aud boxes. If the Hd dvess is not 533, Oxford, Street Tendon feey are



THE SEW LIGHT. "LDXENE," Safe, Brilliant, Economical. FOR. SALE IN TINS OR CASES. fllJlfl! ASHBURTON and RAKAIA JUST ii\l)KW Ex OTAKI, | Paperhangings, Paperhangings, ♦ ' • ■ ■• .... i —EX MAUD GRAHAM, ~ 100 CASES KEROSENE, Light of the Age, 150 test. 80,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—Royai Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. EAST STP^£3EIT DEVOLUTION. C A. S II VERSUS C R Ifl 13 I T . TTNDER the old system of " Credit" honest people have to pay for " BadPel*fcv LJ etc." The injustice of this is patent 1 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 to measure (usual mice) 80s, reduced to 655. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made SUITS to measure (usual price) 90s, reduced to 758, 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-made TROUSERS to measure _ ■ (usual price) 255, reduced to 17s 6d. Cash. Our Best Tailor-made TROUSERS to measure (usual price) 27fi 6d, reduced to 20js, Cash. SPECIAL Men's All Wool TWEED SUITS to measure only >555, Gash. SPARHO W & BBRBYMAN O A.SHTAILOES <Sc OTJTFITTEES, EAST STREET, ASIIBU RTO N. A ndrews' Poisoned Grain FOR DKSTEIICTION OF SPABBOWS is ■ ■ . , . MOST TpCONOMICAL AND "DEFECTIVE. .....:■ -tL* ; ' -Vj . . t»ACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. D. THOMAS, X HAVE A |UXER FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES'' IN ANY NUMBER. IX THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. 3D. IHOMAS] (Late of Matscn, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOO!L, and GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON i :q;,_ /' )ANS Nsgotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinvald and Ashburton JLJ ' ': l ' •; alternately. Fortnightly Sales of SheepsHins, Fat, and 1 lides on FRIDAYS ' Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commission, Clearing salea as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE —§B—,. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS] mHE demand for good Land m Large and Snjiill Farms has again arisen, an every day I have applications for such which J 3annot supply. Those wishing either to Let or Sell their Properties wiU therefore consult their own interest by giving mf promptly full particulars, and I can guai an tee if the Land is fairly good, and th price not exorbitanfc,f that a'sab will be effected. A proper registry of all Lands f Sale is rigidly k 1), THOMAS, ASHBURTON



THK STANDARD Fire & 3Auvino In«uran"e Company' OF NEW ZEALAND. With Unlimited Liability of Shakkholdrks. CAPIT AL-£1,000,000-STE RLING. I/MRE and Marine it sks accepted on SJ all descriptions of Property mid Merchandise ; also Ciop, Stack, and Machine Iti>k.s at Lowest Hales of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. AItCHIB iLD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury. ROBERT ALCOUN, Agent, 7 114 Saunders' Buildings, Ash burton new zealAniTbible tract"" AND BOOK SOCIETY. Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade, (Opposite the Mail Office.) f|"*HE Agent of the above Society has I opened m the above shop with a Large Stock of Evangelical Literature. FOR A FEW DAYS ONLY. 7*113 t MR T. BULLOCK LAND FOR SALE. 500 Acres, R-uigitata 338 Acres, Hinds 163 Acres, Vakanui Plains. 372 Acres, near the County Saleyards. T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTIES. SHEEP COUNTRY. —800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres, good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tlit property. 4-roomed Cottage at Tinwald. £200.—Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, Cox street. £115.—Three-roomed Cottage and |-acre section, Grey street. £135.—Five-roomed House ii Cox street, with j-acr'e hection and shed. TO LET.— 4-roomed House m Peter Street, West. FOR, SALE.—Eight acres very desir- ! able Suburban Property fronting the < Domain. Should prove a very good investment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. £800, £300.—Two special sums to lend at 6 per cent on firsfc-e'ass security. Apply to T. BULLOCK »»»»»»»»» * FOR * ; SPEEDY CURE ] CONSULT * DR. T.EASTOE ABBOTT, * 19 QUEEN'S WALK * {Oppoiite Town Hall),] $ j » MELBOURNE. » I * * * »»»*»» tw GraraA/r success ■» OF THE QMEAP CLEARING SALE ov S- W- ALCORN & CCS 'stock:. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. THERE' is.aGreafc Quantity of STOCK still lefts,, which must be cleared out during the nftjsfc FOUR WEEKS, afc STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOQBS, , Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Lades Jackecs, Ulsters, Trhnp^ed and Untrimmed Hats, Fur Collarettes, etc. ISP N.B.—A special line of BEST! FRENCH MERINOS, usual price 38 Hd REDUCED TO IS Oil S.VT. Alcorn & Co IMPORTANT NOTICE. ~ TO P.ESIDENTS~OF ASHBURTON AITD DISTRICT. J. \ixon Tailor, Of Christohuikjh, 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 give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J.. NIXON, Tancred Street, Asiiburton, & Colombo Street Chkistchuech. JLJL W^ ILITaM^ f^\ ARDNER, ILLIAM ijTARDNER, GRAHAM'S ROAD, t x w w a.'r< r>. —HAS FOR SALE— FOREST Ac FRUir TREES IN GREAT VARIETY. PLANTING DONE AS USUAL. Also on Hand Clioiee Oal>t>afse Plaiitw Now ready for Planting Out. 7583 SALES AT RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, AJfIJ 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 29th, 1891, 12 o'clock. MOUNT SOMERS-July 22nd, 1891, 12 o'clock. METHVEN —July 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messks Wheelbani>, Felton, and Hibbs will be happy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 3 Ashburlon,



' CONVERSAZIONE AND \RT EXHIBITION. ORIGINAL ! NOVEL ! ! NEW ! !,! ASHBURTON | ODGE, Vocal and Instumental Mv ic. ORANGE HALL. F 111 DAY and SATURDAY, 24th and 25th instant, Each day, Afternoon, 2 to 6 ; Evening, 7to 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 qiHE Tenders of P. Mabden, F. 6en- X nison, and G. Pocock havd been accepted for the Ploughing oil the Lagnihor estate. 7*122 DONALD McLEAN. fonplLlTmuvEKS^ mENDERS wanted for driving 48 JL Railway Metals m Rangitata Ri. er, Coldstream. Specification at "Mail" Office and Coldstream. 7 117 JOHN STUDHOLME, Jw. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS "of EVERYj DESCRIPTION, coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SPaPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain/ sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &c JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFICT i Cornet of Tancred and Wes sta?c«fe^. next Mr Geo. .Jameson's opposite; Bank of Australasia AND AT R"»!CAIa1 DISspLUHON OF PARTNERSHIP. VTOTiOJB is hereby given that tht LN Partnership) . hitherto sul ■istiug between John Clark, of Ashton, farmer, find Joseph Caikns, of, Ashton, farmer, trading .together m co-partnership at Ashton under the style or firn&.of Clark and Cairns, has this day been di^solwd by mutual consent. The farm abd business will m future be carried on by blie «iid John Clark solely, who will pay ill debts due by the late firm, and who dune is entitled to receive and give receipts for all moneys owing to the said late firm. Dated this twenty-first day of July, 1891. JOHN CLARK. <! JOSEPH CAIRNS. Witness— Edwd. G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton. 7 121 CALEDONIAN SOCIETY^ ~~. MEMBERS are reminded that the next Ingleside will be held m the [)ddfellows' Hall, on FRIDAY, 24th hist., tfc 8 p.m. The last Ingleside of the season will be i fancy dress one. The date for holding uhe same has been altered to FRIDAY, August 14. J. SEALY, r*l23 Hon. Secretary. WEDNESDAY, JULY 29, 1891. MR D. THOMAS will Sell by Public: Auction on the above date, — OKA FIRST CROSS HOGGETS.. p?f\ MERINO EWES, m Lamb., QA PORKERS and STORES. 5 The Grand Entire Draught Clydesdale YOUNG TAIERI TOM. lt ■Full Pedigree atr Sale. 4 Draught MARES and GELDINGS, sound and staunch. 1 Grey MARE, 4 years, byßouser ; vety fast; carries a lady. ; 1 Chestnut MARE, 5 , yeais ; good.'in double and single harness. 1 Bay 'xjiJLDING, 7 years ; very good m double and single harness. : 1 Trap MARE, very good. 1 Grey GEDDIISG ; a grand Hack. 1 two-Year-Old Draught COLT, by Early Morning. 6 COLTS and-FILLY ; broken to saddle. 1 Four-wheel Dog Cart, nearly new. 1 Spring Trap, very strong. 2 Spring Drays, nearly new. 1 Three-horse Dray, m good order. A quantity of Gates and Hinges. A large quantity of Firewood, and a large assortment of Fruit and Forest Trees, &c, &c. D. THOMAS, Auctioneer, 7+124 Ashburton. Ma JOHN G RESTELL has i-e ---ceived instructions from Mrs .Joseph Clark, to sell by Public Auction at his Arcade, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, JULY 25, TWO ]-Acre Sections, at Tinwald, Nos. 76 and 89, flouting on the South Road, and situated between the properties of Mr J. Heseltine and Mr W. H. Smith. Sale, at 11.30 JOHN G. RESTELL, F. M. RICKMAN, 7 125 Auctioneer. PHILIII)ETPHIA7TB76; HAUTHAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS , A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction. Is conceded to be " The Stan<i*rd" v Sold by Shoe Dealers, Giwors and Druggists,



SPLENDID EATING POTATOES. THREE SHILLINGS a Bag, m Store, 1 or 30s a ton delivered. 7+128 D. THOMAS. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. HRENDERS arc invited for the follow- J_ ing works :— Fleming and Shingling parts of Church Bead,,: ' Deepening Dfttias on Boundary Road. Tenders close on FRIDAY,, July 31, at 12 noon. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 7*12.6--,- District Surveyors. Don't MjhisT" Boots. Boots. Boots. GOOD NEWS FOR ASHBUitTON. J. BISHOP BEGS to inform the Public of Ash burton and district that he will >pen tlie shop at thu conic.. 1 of Ea.r- and Vloore Streets with the 1 irgest ami best selected stock of B >ots and Shoes i : Canterbury. Tlie goods were personally selected by lim fr<un the very best manufacturer m fingland at a large discount for Cash. If yoa want the best Boots m Ash jurton for the least money come to the direct Importer and you will get them. X)ME IF YOU WANT CHEAPNESS. COMK IF YOU WANT QUALITY. Don't Hesitate but Oome Itijfflit Away. SEE WINDOWS FOR EXTRA ORDINARY VALUE. THE SHOP WILL BE OPEN ON Tuesday, July fcl. 7§l£o FOR THE IRRUPTION ADVER TISEMENT. Transformation AND DESTRIICTIOH ( 131 _ _ PjH^TJMIS~7i-e"TrVv:ited for Building J. addition to Dwelling House at Tin wald for Mr R. Anderson. Plans -.md specifications at my office. Tenders close cm MONDAY, July 27. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. * 11. BLIID, 6 132 Architect. "walcanui road district. A MEETING of Ratepayers m the Wakanui Road District will be j held m the Board's offices, Moore street, Ashbuiton, on SATURDAY, August 1, 1891, at 1 p.m. Business.—To consider the advisal bness or otherwise of altering the present system of maintenance of Roads. MURDOCH BRUCE, 7 127 Chairman. TRANSPARENT BLOCK ICE X MAKING MACHINERY. A sizes, 201bs hourly to 50 tons Tlie most reliable apparatus aver pro duced. The Ice Blocks from lEin to 30in square and 3in to 12in thick. FAMILY ICE MACHINES SODA WAJER APPARATUS. Cheapest and Best. Ice Cream Machine Refrigerators, Filters, Seltzogenes, Freez ing Powders, Mineral Waters, every article connected with Ice, Cooling, or Medicinal Drinks. ALt GOODS GUARANTEED. Catalooves Post Fiuce. H J. West & Co., Stamford Works , 116 118, Southwark Bridge Road" London, $.E