markets of Western Europe are greatly improved, and it predicts that money will be much dearer shortly. The "Economist" has a friendly article on the Western Australian loan, and urges borrowing in the early stages to secure raal progress. The " Financial Times," referring to the Western Australian loan, considers that the small amount offered is evi dence that the risk of failure has been fully considered, and it warns the other colonies against coming into the market at an early date, as it is not ready for unloading. VICTORIA.]* FINANCE. The " Economist," in discussing the financial policy of Victoria, considers that it was providential in the best interests of the colony that the public works programme of the Gillies Go vernment had been abandoned, but it believes that the increase in the tariff ■will check the yield from the Customs. THE JEWS. Baron Hirsch explains that the Argentine Republic, Canada, and Aus-1 tralia, offer the most certain guarantee of the accomplishment of his objects in establishing colonies for Jews expelled from Russia. Berlin, July 9. The "Cologne Gazette" says that Baron Hirsch will co-operate with the Russian Government in the emigration and re-settlement of the Jews. , CHARGE AGAINST POLICEMEN. London, July 10. Warrants have been issued on a charge of perjury against two policemen named Cattle and Brombqry in con nection with the arrest of one Alice Millard, as a prostitute, on Jnne 24th. Inquiries made since prove that the charge against the woman was utterly unfounded. | MR SPURGEON'S ILLNESS. | Mr Spurgeon is collapsing from ex haustion of the brain, i London, July 11. The condition of the Rev. C. ft. Spurgeon remains • itnchanged. Con- j tinuous prayers are offered up at the Tabernacle for his recovery. fcTHE KHURDISH OUTRAGE. In the House of Commons to-day Sir James Fergusson made a further statement regarding the British girl Greenfield, who was abducted by the Khurds in Persia. He an nounced that after a strong protest offered by the Imperial Government the Porte had withdrawn its objection to Persia tak ing foi'cible action to release the girl. Mr H. Labouchere, referring to the Minister's remarks, said that the Turks were brigands, and as such ought to be told to clearly understand that out rages of tlie nature of the present one would not be tolerated. The mere entering of a protest was nothing. j They might as well talk to a blind ass j as to Turkey. Sir James' Fergusson replied that he would again protest to Turkey in connection with the abduc tion. Tehkean, July 9. Prince Dowlas has summoned the Khurds to give tip the girl Greenfield abducted by them.

FAMINE IN RUSSIA.

St. Petbksbukg, July 11. The authorities of Katan, a govern ment of-Russia, are supplying pro-, visions to 40,000 Russians who_ are alleged to be in a starving condiiion owing to the failure of the grain crops. WHEAT SUPPLY. Harvest operations at Odessa have been begun, and the yield is much better than was anticipated. Paius, July 10. The French crops have been improv ing fpr the last week or so. . THE PANAMA CANAL. A petition has been presented to the Senate and Chamber of Deputies, urg ing members to induce the Credit Fon eier, of Paris, to step in and save the collapse of the Panama Canal scheme. THE SOCIETE DES METAUX FRAUDS. Paths, July 11. M. Secretan, manager of the Socie"te dcs Me*taux, who was sentenced to im prisonment and ordered to pay five or ten thousand francs for declaring fictitious dividends in connection with the Company, has been released from custody. AMNESTY REFUSED. The Chamber of Deputies have re jected tho proposal that a plenary amnesty be granted those arrested dur ing the recent riots arising ©ut of stiikes, and to political offenders.

MR J. G. BLAINE.

Washington, July 9. Mr Blame has not been able to tike solid food for a month. His mind lias entirely collapsed. Six doctors are m attendance, Washington, July 1L Htatenients are current that' Mr J (1, Elaine, the Secretary of State, has only two months to live. Members of Iris family deny the rumours about his health and declare that he will be able to resume his official duties m the autumn.

MURBER IN A TRAIN.

St. Petersburg, July 10. Count Plater, a Polish landowner, has been murdered and robbed m a train, between Warsaw and St. Peters burg.

INDIAN IN REVOLT.

Rio de Janeiro, July 9. The Cabulcas Indians m the Pro vince of Pira are m revolt. The troops sent against them were defeated }yith the loss of fourteen killed.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

yAM^BAISO, July 10. The Government troops advancing on Huasco, havfl been defeated.

THE yiOBROf QF INDIA.

Galckfpa, July 10,. The Marquis ol Landsdowne, Vice roy of India, denies that he is resigning his position.

PORTUGAL AND BRAZIL.

Lisbon, July 10. Portugal is arranging a commercial convention with Brazil.

IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES.

New York, July IQ. During the fiscal year ended June 3Q, 400,0'd5' immigrants arrived m New York j of these 74,000 were Genius,

70,000 Italians, 35,000 Irish, and 33,000 Russians.

LABOR QUESTIONS.

Brussels, July 10. The Belgian miners are defeated, and are returning to work.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CORDELIA DISASTER.

Sydney, July 11. The Admiralty have ordered the guns of the type that exploded on the Cordelia to be fired in future with half charge only. July 12. The enquiry into the accident on board H.M.S, Cordelia has ended. The Board found that it was purely an accident, and that no blame was attachable to anyone. AN AQUARIUM BURNED. The Bondi aquarium n-as destroyed by fire last night. The insurance is £6000, but in what offices could not b« ascertained to-day. The loss is about covered by the insurance.

THE QUEENSLAND SHEARERS.

Brisbane, July 11, A warm debate is proceeding on a motion to appoint a commission of en quiry into the recent " shearing affair." Mr Glassey read certain letters that had passed between Government, officials, which the Chief Secretary said had either been stolen or forged. It came out that a despatch box contain ing the letters had been stolen at Rockhampton last month. Sir S. Griffith severely condemned Mr Glassey for his apparent connection with the letters.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, July 11. The Taupo has arrived from Fiji, and news by her states that there was an earthquake m Fiji early this month, which w?s felt at Suva, Rewsi, and Nama. The barque Amole had arrived from Calcutta with 593 coolies, ten deaths resulting from measles, and the ship Guroma was to follow with 450 coolies for Suva. A horse and cart belonging to Mr Dunn a settler at Paumuvty backed to-day over a precipice 30 feet high, at Britornart Point. The two ladies m it—Mrs Dunn and Mrs Churches—were injured. The latter case will probably cud fatally, as Mrs Churches has. sustained a compound fracture, and her skull is injured, Mr Dunn lost control of the horse, but es caped unhurt. Oamaku, July 12. Richard Butt, a solicitor, was to-day arrested on a charge of misappropriating the moneys of the Co-operative Store Company. Invercargill, July 11. The Southland Frozen Meat Company have secured a site at the falls on the river Msmura, 3£ miles from Invercargill, and will erect freezing works capable of handling 500 sheep per clay. The machiiiPi-y will be driven by a turbine. The object of the directors is to secure the sheep of the middle district between Invercargill and Dunedin, a great many of which have hitherto gone north.

THE ECLIPSE STAKES.

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London, July 10. The following is the result of the Eclipse Stakes of 10,000 soys, run at Sundown Park :— Hurefoot ... , 1 (Jouveineur 2 Common ... ... ... o

AUSTRALIAN RACING.

Melbourne, June 11. Owirg to the heavy rain the openirg day of the Tictoria Racing Club's whiter meeting wag postponed till Tuesday.

SPORTING.

THE GRAND NATIONAL MEETING,

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Wellington July 11. The following handicaps have been de clared by Mr G. E Henry for the New Zealand Grand National meeting of the . Canterbury Jockey Club. Guano National Steeplechase, of 50) soys ; about 3| miles. st 1b st.lb Chemist ... 12 11 Omata ... 912 Alma ... 12 10 Obaieri . 911 Sentinel ... 11 13 Somnambulist 910 Jenny ... 1111 Rough ... 910 Tauraekaitai 11 10 Yardman ... 9 10 Mangahone 11 10 Dangerous... 9 9 Irish King... 11 7 Maxwellton 9 7 Oeo 10 6 Freeman ._ 9 7 Darnley ... 10 5 Nero ... 9 7 Kangaroo ... 10 4 Jenny Mount 9 7 Jupiter ...10 2 Black Gin... 9 7 Ttegina ... 10 2 Kaimanawa 9 7 Folly (late De- Pursestring 9 7 ceiver) ... 10 0 Roger ... 9 7 Waitangi ... 9 12 Christmas... 9 7 Trimolite ... 912 Lochna<_<ar... 9 7 I va l 912 Morok ... 9 7 Gkand National Hurdles, of 300 soys ; about two miles. Ahua ...12 9 Harkaway... 912 Jenny ... 11 9 Pursestring 9 It 1 Sentinel ... 11 9 Foxton ... 910 Irish King... 11 8 Effigy ... 9 8 Beggirman 1\ 7 Clyde ... 9 f lvanhoe ... 10 13 Preston ... 9 7 Caitiff ... 10 13 Angler . 96, Pyranuis ,10 12 Otaieri , 9 B 1 Master Agnes 10 10 Norton ... 9 5 Darnley ... 10 8 Somnambulist 9 3 Capt. Abram 10 7 Kimberley... 9 3 Enn-go-Br'«hl0 7 Theorem ... 9 2 JetD'Eau ... 10 5 Inehkeith ... 9 0 Tval ... 10 4 Christmas... 9 0 Regina ... 10 3 Lochnagar... 9 0 Montrosftll. 10 2 Kaimanawa 9 0 Oouranto ... 10 0 Cheshunt ... 9 0 Kulnine ... 10 0 Old Gold .., 9 0 The Idler . , 10 0 BlucMountin 9 0 Comet ... 913 Wuihi ... 9 0 Kapo ... 9 12

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASE MEETING.

Wellington, July 11. Trial Steeplkcha.se, of 60 soys : 2 miles Chester, lOst 41b .» 1 Dan, 9stfllb ... .- ••• .m I Pirate, # ?lb ■.'.■. y\ •» '[< " Eight started. Won easily. Time—smin lQisec. Dividend-£8 16^. Hurdle Handicap, of 100 soys ; If mile*. Ival, QstlQlb 1 Oakjands, 9st 111 b •■• ::r ••• | Pyramus, list 71b ... ••• , •?!, 6 Eleven sT»W« Wo» by f«Ur lem'ths. Time—3min 31sec, Dividend--£lB 10s Hack Hurdles Handicap, of 3d soys ; 1^ mile. Donovan, 9.sk 91b 1] Acolyte, lOst 71b f Corsair •'• -/"i ' Ten Btartod. Oood race. Dwidend £'7 11s WIiLLINUI'ON STKf-FtECHAS^, of 20^ SOYS ; 3 miles!. " Oco, IQat <•: •■• — — t VVlmlebonc, lOdt ... ••• ••• T Kangaroo lOat 71b, Gladstont ty l°lb |

Ofaieri6st 101 b, Bough 9.stßlb, and General Gordon 9sfc 71b also ran. The quartette last named either fell or baulked. Whale bone led until entering the straight, when Oeo challenged him and made a dead heat of ifc. Time, 6min 53seo. Dividend ~Ooi £2 19s, Whaleb me £6 6s. Ladies' Trophy, value 60 soys ; 2 miles. Jot d'Eau, 12at 121 b 1 Kimberley, list 21b 2 Lenore, list 71b •* 1 Six started. Won by a nock. Time — | 3miu 58secs. Dividend-—£B Bh. Selling Hurdle Face, of 40 soys ; If mile. Matchless, 10.it 71b 1 Corsair, lOst 71b 2 Piny Boy. lOst 71b ... ... ... 3 Four started. Won easily. Time—2min 52^sec. Dividend—£4 Is. High Weight Handicap, of 60 soys ; l\ mile. Rufus. lOst 71b 1 Hiamos, lOst 71b • ••• 2 Blue Mountain, lOst 3 Seven started. Won easily. Time—2min 23 4-sth sec. Dividend—£9 7s. £6024 went through the totalisator.

COURSING.

(FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT.)

Duneoin, July 11. In the third round of the Waterloo Cuf Avonside beat Tainui, Carbine beat Zfira (a very close course), Snowdon beat Laburnum, and Mariner ran a bye In the fourth round, Carbine beat Avonsido, after the latter leading by five lengths, and Mariner beat Snowdon, who lamed himself m his previous course. In the final Mr O. R. Wise's brd d Carbine, by Smoker—Lady Lynn, beat Mr J. Scanlan'a brd w d Mariner, by Horse Marine— Glenshee, and won the stake. The winner took £115, the runner-up £52, Avonside and Snowdon £9 each, and Tainui, Zara, nnd Laburnum £5 each. Ivanhoe and Sou'wester were beaten m the second round of the Purse, which was won by Mr J. McCann's Ringlet, by Ringwood— Fenella, (£2O), lona being runner-up (£9). The Plate Avas won by Mr T. McEwen's Blue Cap, by Welcome Jack— L-idy (£18), the runner-up being Smoko (£7). The Ladies' Bracelet fell to Mr M. Taylor's Bess Morl'sy, by The Brevver —Deception (£35 and trophy value £5 os), Biddy Alone being runner-up and Lady Lynton third. Carbine had great luck m his last two courses. The meeting was very successful.

LOCAL POLITICS.

(FROM Ol'll PAKLIAMENTARY CORRES PONDENT).

TELEGRAPH TO MOUNT SOMERS.

THE THIRDS QUESTION,

Wellington, July 13. Mr Wright, M.H.R., has obtained a virtual promise that on giving a guarantee of £20 per annum for five years the tele graph will be extended to Mount Somers. Mr Wright intends to move for a Com mittee to deal with the question of the distribution of " thirds " for the purpose of securing funds to enable local bodies to supply water to settlers.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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THE CANCER EXPERIMENTS.

Berlin, July 11. Further details which have been published of the medical experiments upon cancer create a popular distrust m the hospital management of the city.

THE JEWS.

St. Pkteksbuug, July 11. The military suppressed an anti- Jewish riot m Jthe government of Tambor. Thirty persons were killed and many wounded.

THE MICHIGAN FOREST FIRES.

Washington, July 11. Immense forest fires are raging m Michigan, and many villages have been burned. No rain has fallen for three months.

A WONDERFUL CAVERN.

A marvellous cavern has been clis? covered m Oregon, as large and wot> derful m appearance as the Mammoth Caves of Kentucky. It contains num bers of small lakes and a waterfall thirty feet high.

CORRUPTION IN CANADA.

Ottawa, July 11, A number of officials have been sus pended m Ottawa for corrupting public officers. It is openly alleged that the public works have been run by robbers.

THE KAISER IN ENGLAND.

London, July 12. The Emperor of Germany reviewed six thousand regulars and twenty thou sand volunteers at Wimbledon. The weather was brilliant. The E-nperor complimented the Duke of Cambridge, Commander-in-Chief, on his splendid troops. Tn the evening his Imperial Majesty reviewed one hundred and fifty fire brigades from London and. the provinces, at the Crystal Palace,

AUSTRALIAN.

FLOODS IN MELBOURNE.

(Received July 13, noon.)

Melbourne, July 13. Tremendous rains have fallen throughoutthe colony, and considerable damage is reported. The water rose vapidly at Toorah and Houth Yavra, and m some instances families had to be rescued from their houses m boats. Over one hundred and fifty families have boen rendered homeless at Rich mond, and three hundred and fifty persons were driven from their resi dences at Yoorak. Fleuuington race course is under water, -^n c^tenslv^ portion qf the Adelaide railway line has been washed away. McCullocli's foundry m the city was undermined by flood water, and the building collapsed ; the damage is estimated at £6000. Four and a half inches of rain fell \]\ the city since one Q'a|o.«k qn Saturday morning.

STORM AND WRECKS.

A heavy sea is running along the coast. The schooner Narra was wrecked at Sorrento, and Captain Lancaster and a sailor named Robert son drowned. The schooner \ Tmfcy was driven ashore near (Jape Schanck, but the crew readied tynd m safety.

THE SHEARING QUESTION.

(Received Ju\y 13, H. 50 a.m.)

July 13. The Trades and Labor Council have declined to accept the".recommendation.

of their President that the shearers be asked to agree to non-Uniouists work -1 ing m shearing sheds during the ensu ing season, m order to pave the way for a conference. Consequently the efforts of the Employers Defence Association, m endeavoring to mediate m the difficulty, have proved futile. The p stiralists have informed the shearers that the question of holding a Conference will be considered at a federal meeting to be held at the end of the month, but remind them that the Association is m honor bound to carry out contracts now entered into with free laborers.

TETR ASHBURTOE GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 13, 1891



TVf 1&s TVT A Bi:L T^ l<: vl * TEACHER OF SINGINO. AuwiKris—Henry's HoteI,'TUESDAYS. .. H'jius—] p.m. to 4.30 p.m ■#w»» » » « # H * FOR «' * ; SPEEDY CURE! , CONSULT . * DR. T.EASTOE ABBOTT, « 19 QUEEN'S WALK •■ # (Oppotit* Toun Hall),) m ) # MELBOURNE. » j, _» * «_ i» * » -* « » IMPORTANT NOTICE. TO P.,ESIDENTS~OF ASHBURTON AND DISTRICT. I JT. irixon, Tailor, Of CnaisTOHURCH, - .... BEGS to intimate that he has opened those premises inTancred Street, corner of Arcade, m all branches of '* Tailoring. l^^ 3 J.N.s ability as a Cutter requires no comment. A perfect Fit is Guaranteed ' m the latest fashion. J.N. is from cue of the best; houses m Glasgow, Scotland, and »s confident to ■ give entire satisfaction to customers who will be disposed to give him a trial. PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES. J. NIXON, Tancued Street,- c- I v Asiiburton, & Colombo Street | CIIKISTCIIUHCIf. 6 i> ' :



JUST JLAWIMSHD—^x OTAEC, Paperhangings, Paperhangings. —EX MAUD GRAHAM,— 100 CASES KEKOSKNE, Light of the Age, 150 test 30,000 ft. FLOORING & MATCH-LINING-. W. H. Collins and Co., TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—Royai Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. ' "• BAST STREET Sparrow"~&"BeSyman TT7 ISH TO CALL SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THEIR : TWO NEW DEPARTMENT^ viz., '• BOY'S AND YOUTH'S CLOTHING, |3P ENTIRELY NEW STOCK. LARGE AIND CHOICE ASSORTMENT. IN ALL SIZES. _ MEN'S AND BOY'S BOOTS AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL GUARANTEED QUALirY OUR, POLICY. Gentlemen.— 1. In order to maintain our reputation as "Ths Loading Tailors and Out fitters m the District" we will always endeavour to show the Largest and Best (Stock m each Department and guarantee perfect fit 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 ft*.>m patterns - and get suits made up m factories (like slope), but we always employ an efiicien staff of first-class tradesmen (tailors) on our premises, 2. We will not sell the so-called Cheap (low class) tioods, 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 confidence and permanent support—we trust we shall always merit and receive your tsteemed patronage Assuring you of our best services afc all times, We are, Dear Sirs, Yours respectfully, SPARROW & BERSYMAN TAILOES -A-HSTID OTJTFITTEBS, 6 109 EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Andrews' Poisoned Grain fIOB. DESTRUCTION OF SPARBOWS IS MOST "T^CONOMICAL AND THFFECTIVE. AIA JJJ PACKETS RETAIL, Is EACH. - -- & THOMAS, ; i ' ~T HAVE A BUYER FOR FREEZERS AND FAT EWES IN AliY NUMBER. IX THOMAS, ASHBURTON. D. THOMAS] (Lato of Matson, Cox and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCF, and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER, A S H B V X . T O N L'')ANS Negotiated. Weekly Sales of Live Stock. Tinvald and Ashburton alternately. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hides on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain bought and sold on Commission. Clearing sales as per arrangement. IMPORTANT NOTICE TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS FfIHE duniand for good Land m Large and Sn.all Farms !nr? ntjain ni'ison, "sn every day I have applications for such which I f.innot supply. Those wishing cither to Let or Sell their Properties will therefore consult their own iutcrent by giving mp promptly full fpartieultux, and 1 can gmuiintue if the Land is fairly good, and Lh price not exorbitant, that a salo will be efleclcd. A pjoper registry of all Lands f Sale is rigidly 1c ■' •r 1--: V- TTIOMAS, AsaeußTow



THE ART/ 'NEEDLEWORK-AND FvNOY RKPOSITOItV, / WTAINS the Liiti,.^. Nov-JMes m KJ Fancy and Artist ijNej'.Hewor'-i direct from Home. In addition to the above Mrs Adam § Has opened special Lines m APRONS, PINAFORES, Ladies', Children's and Infants' CLOTHING. SOCKS and STOCKINGS knitted by latest urproved Knitting Machine. Agent for Mesdanles Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and for the, Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servant*. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TREES. ~^REES. TREES" THE undersigned has much pleasure m offering a large stock of the follow ing trees, plants, .etc., which are now ready for planting;:—Apples are all twice gralted on blight proof stocks and guaranteed to keep clear of the woolly aphis blight on roots. Apples, Apricots, i Cherries, Peaches,' Pears, Plums and Quinces of all leading varities ; Goose berries and Currants ; Grape-Vines of the best varieties. Pinus Insignis, 1 and 2 ' year old, Larch 1, 2, and 3-year-old, Pinus Laricis, Abies, White Spruce, Norway Spruce, Menziesii; also 100,000 Macrocarpa 1 year, a grand line ; and 30,000 2 years transplanted, the best m the district. Come and see for yourselves. All kinds of ornamental 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 ordeisby post shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on application JAMES PORTER, Clifton Nursery, 656 Allenton, Ashburton,



D THOMAS ~ SALES AT RANGITATA BRIDGE, MOUNT SOMERS, AND 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 23rd, 1891, 12 o'clock, METHVEN—JuIy 24th, 1891, 12 o'clock. And that Messrs' Whkelba.ni>, Felton, and Hibbs will behappy to receive entries for same. D. THOMAS, 3 Ashbunon. THE ASHBURTON MAIL From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of subscription to this Journal will be, as follows, viz:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 83 Od „ Half-year... 12s Od, by post 15s Od Year... ... 20s Od, by post 26s Od IF BOOKED Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year.., 13s Od, by post 16s Od ,y Year 26s o<l, by post 32s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, is paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; !f booked, 4s each. Stamps may be ent for payment ________ BY THE UNDERSIGNED j BUILDING MATERIALS ov EVERY DESCRIPTION coals: WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE. MOUNT SGMERS^ AND HOME B US H. Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS. FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SIaPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all j Barbed and Plain; Bizes, i PAINTS, OILS, &(< JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. OFFIC : Cornet of Tancred and Wes stro3ts, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA] "winter ' CIEABING SALE AT 11 m- Stock must bo REDUCED- J6IQOO —REDUCED BEING much overstocked, I have decided to commence the Clearing Sale earlier than usual, to give an oppor l*»ity of purchasing Winter Goods at Low Prices before the termination of the Winter." DRESS GOODS, usually sold at B|d, now sid. ULSTERS &} JACKETS marked very cheap, «md the prices must clear them. A large lot of WOOLLEN SHAWLS, MITS, & RIBBONS being offered at about HALF-PRICE. A lot of WINGS & BItIDS at HALF PRICE, Men's Overcoats, usually 555, now 80s. Men's Suits, usualy 88s, now 255. Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers 7s lid. CALL AT ONCE AND SECURE THE BARGAINS. W. H, Collier "The Corner:'



Public Notices. ~~ASK~YOUR GROCER CAN'T Bi BEAT GO ■■■^■■■■^^^^ CD Ifia^H ■ ■ ■ ££< BAKIiNG^ POWDER /^1 UAR\NTEED absolutely pure, .and VX proved to be the best for making delicious Scones, Cakes, and Pastry. Sold by all leading Grocers m Tins, Od, Is, and 2s each, and wholesale by the manufacturer, G. E. WARBURTON, Chemist, "The Phakmacy," GtlOO T I M A R U, K5? GKHJ^X SUCCESS TBB OF THK QHEAP OLEARING SALE OF S- Wv ALCOIIN & CCS S T O_O K. EVERYBODY PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. mHERE is a Great Quantity of STOCK X. still left, which mast be cleared out during the next FOUR WEEKS, at STILL FURTHER REDUCTIONS. Special bargains for THIS WEEK m DRESS GOODS. Blankets, Flannels, Shawls, Umbrellas, Ladies Jackets, Ulsters, Trimmed and Untrimnied Hats, Fur ■. ' Collarettes, etc. KB.—A special line of BEST FRENCH MERINOS, usual price $S Od REDUCED TO IS Oil b W. Alcom & Co, ANDREW ORR WIW, HOLD \m Qkeat Annual Sale OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, FobOOk\k Moith, COMMBNCINO Saturday, June 27. The Greatest Bargains EVER SEEN m ASHBURTON. JUST PURCHASED, A WAREHOUSEMAN'S STOCK OF FBENCH CASHMERES AND MEBIiNOS, At less that HALF PRICE Will be offered during the Sale at MS lO^ftlj FORMER PRICE •*S Oil Andrew Orr. u.s.s co _ ]pBP|HI u.s.s., cc UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF FEW ZEALAND, Limited. WINTER EXCURSIONS TO MELBOURNE AT Specially Reduced Faeeh. A TRIP EVERY FOUR WEEKS. Saloon, £6 ; Steerage, £3* jßeturn Fares, £10 and £6, Tickets and full particulars of GEO JAMESON, Agent, AshJawton. The Best? Remedy fo,k Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty. yeconnuendctl as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to whico wo are subjects Nokton's Pills, with justice called the ••Natural .Stiei^igthefteil of the Human ; Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perieut, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances, Sold m bottles, at Is l|d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine cgdore throughout the wq.Uj*'



THE MEW LFGHT. "LUXENE." Safe, Brilliant, I Economical. ! ■ i FOX SALE IN TINS OE CA-ES. 1,1,11, Jill, ASHBURTON and TIAKAIA.



MONEY JO LEND. "I/TONE V to Lend at LOW RATES OF INTEREST, on Mortgage of FREE HOLD PROPERTY, m sums of £100 to_£sooo ?or further particulars apply to the Postmaster, Ashburton, or to J. C. PRUDHOE, District Agent. Government Insurance Office, Christchurch, FUNERAL NOTICE. rpHE Friends of Mr Philip .Crum are _L respectfully informed tint ihe Funeral of his late beloved daughter Kate Em el will move from his residence, Belt Real, off Enst Belt, TO-MORROW, July 14, at 2.30 p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 32 Undertakers. xt^MUtt ' diiwfl»BBHHI^BBI^BMBBBBBBBBBB^MnBBMBBJiBBi DESIRABLE HOUSE FOR SALE. MESSRS MILES & CO. are in structed by Mil C. Dixon to Sell by Public Auction at Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY, JULY 18, TOWN, SECTION NO. 1239, with fron tages on Burnett and Short streets with well bujlt Dwelling House of Five, Rooms and Sculltrp, and nicely laid out garden. All m first-class order. This j.roperfy is most conveniently situated being three minutes walk from the Union Bank and five minutes from the Railway Station. Easy terms of payment. J. T, FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 7.1:65 Agent. MR T BULLOCK CHEAP PROPERTIES. SHEEP COUNTRY. —800 ACRES Leasehold. AN IMPROVED FARM of 90 Acres, good land, Farm House, and other Buildings on tht property. 4 T roomed Cottage at Tinwald. £200. —Dwelling-house of five rooms, together with two sections, |-acre, Cos street, £115, — Three=rooraed Cottage and -|*aore section, Grey street. I £135.—Five-roomed House m Cox street, with £-acre section and shed. 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 su,ms to loud at 6 per cent 041 first-Glass security. Apply to T. BULLOCK MRS ,-H rTOMERSHAM'S La xx art uivioir OIL Ac WATERCOLOR PAINTINGK (By permission of the Colonial Secretary \ 168 M^MIUWk at §s EACH, Pr-ige-takers to select according to priority. LIST OF PRIZES. West Coast Bush, Port Jackson Hea,ds, Mount Hutt, Wreck, Ashburton River Bed (Oil), Woo] Shad Paddock (Oil), Mill Poachers' Daughter, Milford found, Ashl urton River Bed (Oil), Chris'nns Waits, River Scene (Hollaud), Mjmit St. Michael). Th.o Culprit, Venice* Ashburton, Gojrge Scene, 5, Plaques, TOE P-IC i'URES are now on view at M;R H. M. Jones' Stationer's shop, East Street, where Tickets can be, obt^ned^ •r from PETER WILLIAMS, 7 1\ Hou, Sco,. & Treasurer,



A meeting of creditors m the estate of Arthur Frisby, of Ashburton Forks, fanner, was held m the Court House this morn ing. Mr J. C. Bell, Deputy-Official Assignee, presided, and about sixteen creditors were present. Claims to the amount of about £700 were received, and it was stated that the stock and chattels were valued at about £500. Mr Cuthbertson, on behalf of the landlord, Mr E. Corbitt, offered £300 for the estate, with the promise of the withdrawal of the claim for rent (£250) now due. Mr D. Thomas proposed that the offer be accepted, but the motion was not seconded. Mr Zander, as the largest creditor, gave his views on the value of the estate, and moved that £450 be accepted from Mr Orbitt for the estate as well as the withdrawal of his claim for rent; and, m the event of the estate realising over 15s m the £, the surplus to be refunded to Mr Corbitt. This was seconded by Mr R. Alcorn, and carried. The meeting then adjourned to two o'clock to allow Mr Corbitt to consider the offer. At that hour the meeting resumed, and Mr Corbitt declined to accept the offer made to him. After a motion to reduce the amount that the creditors would accept to £375 had been amended to £400, it was decided to give Mr Corbitt until five o'clock to-day to consider whether he would or not; fail ing, the assignee to take steps to wiud up the estate—Mr Zander to be supervisor of the estate. Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m Coughs, Colds, Influenza* etc. ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands gave the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate:—" 24th April, 1885 — Messrs Sander and Sons, —It is with the greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflammation of the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attack of low fever, I was attended by Dr J. Boyd, who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He found it necessary to amputate my limb, Having heard m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract had not been applied more than an hour ■ when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hrursfar nine or ten days it was out or all danger, I would persut.de all who may be effected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the most wonderful of medicines. —Yours, etc., E. J. Curnow, Wattle street, Sand hurst.—(Advt ;"> Countess 2s, Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2s Bd, Empress 3s. These Teas are free from ny of astringency