Worth, Itettlia, Magpie, Commotion; Chummy, Whalebone, Booties, Caloola, Ahna, Norton, Lyndoora, Chance, Smuggler

THE NEW ZEALAND CUP.

Sir Robert wan scratched for the New Zealand Cop at 9 p.m. Chbistohurch, July 23. Morpheus was scratched for the tsevf Zea land Cup this nnorning.

THE LIVERPOOL CUP.

(Received July 23, noon.) London, July 22. The following is the result of the Liver pool Cvp:—Nunthorpe 1, Windfall 2, Clarence 3.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

'l*Jt PKKto ABSOCIATIOW.)

BORROWING.

London, July 21. " The Times " state* that £550,000 worth of debentures will be offered directly by a prosperous New Zealand industrial concern.

MADAME MELBA.

For the present Madame Melba has abandoned her intended visit to Aus tralia.

COLONIAL STOCKS.

Anxiety is felt m financial circles m the city that the recent rise m colonial stocks would induce an early renewal of borrowing. This anxiety has much depressed the money market.

BOYCOTTING NON-UNIONISTBJ

In the Chancery Division to-day Justice the Hon. Sir A. Keswick made an order preventing the Trades Fede ration from boycotting non-union 'firms. '"... ..•■•■ ■■ ■■■■ ■ !

MR DIBBS' MISSION.

In an interview with I/ord Knuts ford, Mr Dibbs urged that British and French rights respecting the New Hebrides should be equalised. The Secretory of State for the Colonies replied that he was anxious to meet the views of the colonists m the matter, The " World " contains a flattering article on Mr Dibbs' safeguards for the British connection . during the settlemont of the question of federa tion.

GALES AND WRECKS

Severe gales m the Irish Channel have caused many shipwrecks, The Liverpool lifeboat while engaged m the work of rescue was upset, and three of the crew drowned.

THE AUSTRALIAN ADMIRAL.

It is announced that Rear-Admiral Smith succeeds Admiral Lord Charles Scott on the Australian station.

MOROCCO.

Paris, July 21. A French mission will leave for Morocco m September for the purpose of arranging a treaty with the Sultan on much the same lines that were recently suggested by British repre sentatives and rejected. The " Jour nal dcs Debats" declares that the reason of the British treaty failing was owing to the violent attitude displayed by its commissioner, Sir Ghas. Ewan Smith.

THE BULGARIAN CON SPIRATORS.

Sofia, July 21. Milaroffs journals produced at the trial, showed that he and his asso ciates made a bomb with General IgnateiflPs knowledge, and the Russian legation furnished money to some of the conspirators.

THE CARNEGIE STRIKE.

New York, July 21. The Governor of Pennsylvania has refused to remove the troops from Carnegie's homestead until law and order have been vindicated, and states that he would rather spend every shilling m the treasury rather than give m.

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF.

Ex-President Cleveland addressing a meeting (if fifty thousand Democrats m New York, made a strong free trade speech, claiming to expose the pretended solicitude of the Republicans for American labor interests. Washington, July 21, Mr Grorer Cleveland, Democratic nominee for the" Presidentship, con siders that the United States tariff is unjustly building fortunes by robbing farmers and mci easing the cost of living to the artisan. This he declares to be unpatriotic. . The Committee of Congress reports that since the McKinley tariff came into force articles of consumption m daily life have been sold over 3 per cent. 'lower, while products have averaged 18 per cent, higher and wages art 77 per cent, above the British standard.

AUSTRALIAN.

WRECK OF THE BARQUE AFRICA.

NfiwpASTLE, July 22. The barque Arethusa has arrived here. She brings the captain and his wife and the crew of the barque Africa -which wag wrecked off the Cape of Good Hope. The Africa sailed from New York with 45,000 ca«e3 of petro leum m May. She experienced a terrific gale on June 3. The hatches were washad off, and the vessel soon became waterlogged. The crew suffered great privations for five days. One of the boats was successfully launched, but a heavy sea carried it against the wreck smashing it up. The occupants fortunately managed to regain the < vessel and remained there until the Bth, when the Arethusa hove m sight, and the lifeboat beiDg launched, all hand* were taken safely on board. The rail of the ill-fated vessel wa.s level nrfth tyfl watep when tye pxe^ aban doned 'her.' The cargo at this time jyas. washing - out of her., and the wreckage is undoubtedly that reported by thesteamer >J.urnunb.idg6e.

THE IBERIA LIBEL CASE.

Melbourne, July 22. Th,e judge addressing the jury m the action brought by Williams, steward of the Iberia, against the " Age," directed that a newspaper couM not be held re sponsible for hasty impressions which careless or unintelligent persons might gather from the article, but plaintiff must have the strongest grounds ijor bringing an action, ■ ! *"■

SEARCH FOR SURVIVORS.

Hobabt. July 12. The Premier has cabled to the Pre mier of Cape Colony, asking if the Arawa will visit Amsterdam Island to search for the survivors of the wreck reported by the steamer Murrum bidgee.

THE DORIC.

Arrived—s.s. Doric from London, via Cape, this morning. She sails to [ morrow morning for Port Chalmers. I The Doric has 86 passengers for Aus .tralian ports and 32 for New Zealand. Among the latter are the Hon Walter Johnston and family, who are booked to "Wellington.

INTERPROVINGIAL

i . ■ Wellington, July 22. At the R.M. Court to-day the Factory Inspector proceeded against a laundry proprietor for failing to register it as a factory. The defence was that a laundry was not a factory. Mr Robinson, R. M. , overruled the objection, and held that washing, as a matter of business, was a handicraft within the meaning of the Act, therefore a laundry was a factory. Ulti mately judgment was given by consent for Is, Mr lzard, for defendant, stating that the Factory Department as.well as the defendant were anxious to settle the poin^ and the matter would be caken to the Supreme Court.

Imperial Politics.

[MSB PJUUtU ASSOCIATION). London, July 21. j "The Chronicle" urges that Lord Oarrington ought to succeed Lord Knutsford m the Colonial Office, and and not be sent to Ireland; and con siders that Gladstone's majority is enough to enable the Liberals to do a great deal of work. The supporters of Home Rule polled 300,000 votes against 78,000 m Ire land. A council of eight will assist Mr McCarthy m directing thepolicyof the Nationalists. Mr O'Connor, m addressing a meet ing, said that many of the Liberal candidates had been defeated by the influence of the publicans. This elec tion had produced the greatest corrup tion that had been seen for thirty years. The « St. James' Gazette " says that Mr Gladstone demands a pledge from the Irish members before forming a Cabinet and that the Irish members are hesitating. .  (Received July 23, 10.50 a.m.) London, July 22. 11 The Times " gives the total Home Rule vote as 2,477,856,' ftnti-Hom« Rule 2,274,842. The majority for the latter m England was 121,635, the Home Rule majority m Wales was 51,636, m Scotland 36,185, and m Ireland 236,828; total majority m favor of Home Rule, 203,014.

Mr Dibbs Knighted.

(PBK PREB,s ASSOCIATION) Received July 23, 1.55 p.m.) London, July 22. Mr Dibbs was knighted to-day.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN ; SATURDAY, JULY 23, 1898.



SAVED F« TflE/Flßfi; J T SALE AT, , " "THE CORNEB." > I . " • ' '' " ■ TT7£ ABE OFFERING a large quantity of Heavy Dreu Cloths (principal/ f ? Greys and Maroons) formerly U2d per yard for 7W per yard. Ladiw requiring a good useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girls should see this line, A line of Gents' White Shirts, all sizes, formerly 6s 6d, for 3rf9d. "* <™ Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 18s 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Tweed Trouners (striped) formerly 10s 9d, for 7s lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing lines, and cannot be replaced under the regular prices. ' \, ALTHOUGH ALL OUR GOODS ARE NEW AND FRESH, NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THE LATE FIRE, They are Offered at Prices to Compete with Damaged Good*. W. H. COLLIER. ■■-..fiiw . fihb: , GEE AT SALVAGE SALE OF ■ , v . -;. ,_ ' ' - /• '• • DRAPEKY- ' i;-^-."^--: SLIGHTLY|DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATT'S." COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT ■ • ■ ' .', : S. W. Alcorn & Cos. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S C R E A P S A L B OF • Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. XHB WHOJME BOOT STOCK OF Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, X Co., . CHRISTORURCH. :' IS BE|ING. SLAUGHTERED' AT A SAORitFIOK 1534: BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, la W," U lid WORTH OOtTBLE XJHBJ M.OISEY, LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4s PER PAIR. AfLpLCCL AS SE S OF GOODS GREATLT RED^CEID ANDREW ORB. t ROBERT MURRAY* /ssk Watcb and Ckrcji MAKER. 4 GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN| ko o ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OP WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS OPTICAL GOODS, 6e Specimens of Work on view m Shop Window. KAST STBEEtTaSHBURTON. './■ PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO OUNTRY ORDKRB v" POST OR TELEGRAPH. '' i ■ ■ . ■■■'•' ' ■...;.- / SATISFACriON. ) ,• i » TOURING the lasfc twelre months we have been compelled to ]Snl»rk,« i»nf Extend 1 ) our Premise^ THREE TJMES m order to meet the dijma.irts of OUR tK t AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itiself, «nd, pioTea th»t Customers appreciate the inducements we gire, viz :-r- . ■ BEST FIT- - BEST STOOK BESrwdRkI^tANSHIP BEST VALUE" SPARROW &BERfiYMASJ TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, J : r |»KA»T STREET, ASHBTOTON. ;



John orr and Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS, WBICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Po§§lWe Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY* IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS*, WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERg' AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAPEK THA.N XV E It. Exceptional Bar^aln^ IN STOVES, RANGES, OTENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS, * FIRE-IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, AMMUNITIOK AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE. CLOVERS, Uur Stocks of Cloven will be landed m a fe» days, Qualify is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application.



Stephens Bros., Market; House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Imported direct from the Tea Growers' Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, TrMe Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorso Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KSROSENE —Must clear at Cost to make room (or further shipments. Very Finest Quality. LAMPo and Lamp Fittings all Reduoed m price to clear before end of the season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. CROCKERY. CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to, BT WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEPHENS BROS-, Market Home.



Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. J BISHOPS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, THE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still as popular as ever with the public. • - A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS— J BISHOP'S ZEAL ANDIA BOOT STORE, TANURED STRKET. J. BROCKELBaNK, ' Manager.



In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPJIMC* BY POST, By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district:, you can have all tho advantages of purchasing atjour Establishment brought to your very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT The Lettet Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and' attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular^ Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASEJJNOTE—Goodi sent m execution of Post Orders,^ nob approved, can be returned. W. STRANGE AND CO., OHRISTOHTJEOH.



IMPOBTANT TO LADIES. aLI< WOOL COLONIAL DBESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY and JFOLLOWIINGI EJATS, at SPECIAL PRICES, asbeloW. Lot 1,-rAU Wool Colonia. Dre.w It weeds, twenty.eight inches wide, usual pric 30s, special price 18*4 Od for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special price £3 Os for dress of seven yard*. Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Diess Tweeds, forty-four riches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price~33f 9d, special price £33«£Od for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49a 6d, special price 358 Od each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat?, without capes, usual price 36s 69 and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 35n Od eacL 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices OS lid and ©» lid each. 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Used, special price Via lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 64 i sped*! price 1S« Od per pair. ,



MR T. BULLOCK. TO OWNERS OF HEAVY RICH LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains Lpnd. m grass, for sale. Very suitable for working with heavy land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Cottageon the Alford Forest Road, at present occupied by Mr Thomas Painter. Possession on Monday, 18th inst. TO LET—Cottage of four rooms just off the Wakanui Road; rental 4s per week.



THE FIRE James McGregor HAS RE-OPENED IN SHOP AND SALOON NEXT DOOR TO FORMER PREMISES, ORB'H BUILDINGS, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE-The Damaged I M part of the Stock, consisting of Tipes,. Tobacco, Cigars, Brushes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, I etc,, j£U FOR SALE ATI Q I ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE I OBTAINED. 7 49 I £25 Reward. I THE above reward will be paid by the I Ashburton Borough Council to any I person who will furnish evidence that will I convict the person or persons who malt I ciously tempered with the water supply I on the night of the sth inst., during the I fire m East Street. I By order. 1 C. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk, Ashburton, July 19,1892. 7 132 F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, I HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto I occupied by P*okbssor RoboT-tom, I East Street, Ashburton, with a complete I stock of Tobacconist's Goods. I The I HAJRDRESSING DEPARTMENT I is under the supervision of Mr James Purchase* so well and favorably known m the trade. £JJ BMToF RfJflffH WALES Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up Capital £l,250;000. Reserve Fund £990,000 TpOR the transaction of General P Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAU on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Bank of New South Wales, W &. Rhind, INSPECTOR. Christchurch, July 11,189. 7 76 KINDEKGARTEN SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, At their Rooms, East Street, Pupils taken from the age of three years.. One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurch, whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied the system m Germany. EXTRAS TAUGHT— Music, Singing, Painting, Drawing, and Art Needlework. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS Will be Formed for Boys and Girls ON TUESDAYS, From half-past seven to ten o'clock p.m Cahsthonic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. NOT I C E. FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Mb W. C. Davis's premises at the cotfhar; my Business will be temporarily carried on there pending erection of new premises. All Goods will be sold at reduced 'prices to clear. New Stock to arrive ex Tainui, now m port. My Workshop not having been de stroyed work, will be carried o\\ there as UMual. Orders can be left at either work shop m old place or at Business Premises, Davis's Corner, All work will be attended to with promptitude. 7*68 J. W. HARDLEY. TREES. TREES. TREES. James Porter, The well-known Nurseryman of so many years' standing, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON, HAS now on Sale ready for P^Ung, at Greatly Reduced* Prices, consisting pj-ss Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Teaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Quinc,©*, Many of the above are new so,rts which 1 have imported from America, a.nd Kngland at consid^We expense. Others which I have proved by long experience to be unsuitable for cultivation, I have, dis carded. MY AP-PLJ! TREES are all twice grafted on the Northern Spy and Winter Majetin Stocks, which hive been proved beyond all doubt to be blight proof. Those m want of good, clean, well-grown Fruit Trees can rely on getting good value for their money. I have about 150,000 Cupressus Macro, carpa, one and two year§ o\q, A\\ ha>e been tv?jq6 eijfc A aqd should give fwerjj; satisfaction, t'ft {p plant. Also', —Thousands of forest Trees, Pinus Insignis, pne and two years old, Silver Diwh, Abies Menziesii. Abies Douglassii, White Spruce. Also, a grand line of the Best Gooseberries an > Currants m cultivation Ornautental Tr^eai and Shrubs ; also Rosas In gre^t variety. I have the largest and moat complote flection of Ohrysanthemuraa m New Zealand. Air orders shall receive my prompt attention^ Catalogues on application. Oj^ew may be I ft at W. 0, P*vis', ififwd^treet, Tt27



IMPLEMENTS. 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 Chaffcutter, 1 Corn Crusher, 2 D^iajfs and Frames, 1 Anvil and*Vyce, and large, quantify Tools, 1 Timber Waggon, 1 four hundred gallon *<Tank, 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder, 2 sets Shaft Harness, 1 Grass 4 sel;s Leading Harness, 1 Duncan Drill, 17 Coulters, with Manureand Grain Drill; \ set Disc Harrows, by Dunaan, % double furrow Plough, Reid Gray, I sets Harrows, BloQk and Tackle, 1 four wheel Buggy, with Pole and Shafts and Harness, 1 road Cart, by Langdown, and Harness, 8 sets Back-band Chains, and Collars. SUNDRIES. HOUSEHOLD rnHJNIStJRB STAOK OAT,iSHEA'iV ' fa Sacks GRAS^EED Quantity WHEAT SECONDS V COW, 4 PIGS, and other Sundries too numerous to particularise Luncheon Provided, $AL ; E AT U. 30 SKjARP, MILES & CO., \TrtinfAffents DAVID THOMAS, |4omt Agents.



IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. AUGUSTM, 1892. "Tlyfß DAVID THOMAS fin conjunction J3iL with Messrs Miles & Co.) has re ceived instructions from Messrs Green and Scrint, who have sold their Farm, to Sell on the above date at their HOMESTEAD, MEAR MAYFIELD, The whole of their LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, Particulars of which are— SHEEP. f\f\r\ Merino WETHERS, mostly yOU fat ff)Or\ Cross br ed two-tooth LiU\J WETHERS, fat e\ {\f\ First-cross two and four-tooth OUvJ EWES, m lamb to Leicester rams IHO Merino EWES, m lamb-to Xv/v/ Leicester rams AQ Fat SHEEP gg Crossbred HOGGETS HORSES, 6 Draught MARES and GELD INGS, re«l good sorts -| Harness MAKE -i Yearling FILLY, by Rouser -i Filly FOAL, by Rouser



MRP- THOMAS. CLEARING SALE AT WAKANUI. THURSDAY, JULY 28, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has rfceived n structions from Mr Georob Taitj owing to his having sold his business and bought MessM Green and Scrint's farm, Mayfield, to sell by Public Auction the whole of his Smith's Plant, Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of— Two Pair of Bellows, two Anvils, two back and truo Irons, Sledge Blocks, two Vyces, three sets Stock and Dies, Fire Bed, thro 3 sets Harrows, one Single-Furrow Plough, Plough Wheels, Skeiths, Plough Chains, Mould Boards, two dozen Gorse Knives, quantity of Implement Handles, Bolt.*, Nuts, Bar Iron, Horse Shoes, Mails, Boring Machine, three loads Firewood, Coal, Carpenter's Tools, Entire Gear, Wardrobe, two Chests Drawers, Washstand and Ware, two Children's Cots, two Couches, Carpets, etc., Music Box, Organ, Silver TV* Service, China Tea Service, Tables, Fender and Fire Irons, Flowers and Pots, Marble and other Clocks, Books and Pictures, one Sow and Pigs, and a large quantity of Sundries. Luncheon provided. |flra Sale at 12 o'clock. | D. THOMAS, 19 Auctioneer.



Public Notloes. Mink l>e Paris. mHURSDAY and MONDAY EVEN- J_ INGS. SATUKDAY AFTER NOONS for ladies and children 6d, skates Free. Brass Band every Thursday Even ing. mENDERS are invited till 4 p.m., of 1 MONDAY, the 25th inst., for the ERECTION OF PREMISES for the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Plans and specifications to be seen at I the Temporary Premises of the JS'ew Zea land Clothing Factory, where Tenders, sealed and marked "Tender," mnst be I sent as above. I JAMES HIBLOP, 7 112 Architect, Dunedin. I ■ TENDERS. I riIENDERS wanted for the erection of I •*• a three roomed cottage, at Long-1 beach, for William Jain*. Plan and I I specifications at J. T.uckeb's. Tenders I close on Wednesday. July 27, at 4 p.m. I I 7 156 J I HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. I I TyANTED—Tenders by MONDAY I I T " next, July 25, at 7 p.m. for cart-1 I ing about 100 yards shingle. For parti-1 I cuurs apply to •■ • - I I G. W. ANDREWS, I j 7 149 Chairman. I I ~~BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ~"* I I A PUBLIC MEETING will be held at I *± the Oddfellows' Hall, on MONDAY I I Evening Next. 25th inst., at 8 p.m., for I I the purpose of considering the questions I I of the Deficient Accommodation at the I j Railway Station and Post Office, and other I I matters, I R. BIRD, I I , Acting Mayor. I I ABnburton i July 21» 1892. 7c.lsa| ~ LAZARUS' OATJfiNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT JL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. I SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, I I H BALEII, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Teats and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. | He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS' ' "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, AJnew system of Measurinar, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*9f



PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS. THE Public delighted with the Professor's work. T.n§ fir|t \o% o| proofs hrn npw re^dy V*ro 'on"view at the Studio, Moore itreot', where the Public are requested to inspect the woik, which will compare 1 favorably with any m the colony. Come early. . Business booming. Customers delighted. Studiu hours from. '^.3$ t^> P'^' # A. T. ROBqTTQM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Royal Hotel). 7U&9



FIRMERS' COURSING CLUB. A COURSING. MEETING wilt b ? held on Lagmhor Estate on W&HNESI3AY, July 27. ' All-Aged Stakes at £2 2s each, Avith, £10 add^d. Entries close on MONDAY, 2e^th inst., 9 p.H|., at felly's Hotel. Jirftw on TUESDAY, 26th inst., a p.m.; National Coursing Club Rules. Leave Central at 7.^0, 27^h. 7+160 A- -I- Ron, Se 6 .



WANTED TO LET, ACompfortable house of seven rooms, with small garden well stocked with choice fruit trees, within tw* minutes, walk of the railway station and over-looking the Domain. Apply to 7 165 F FERRIMAN, jfSHBWRTON BOROIJGH COUNCIL EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that the fol lowing persons have been duly nomi nated as Candidates for Election to the office of MAYOR, viz :— RICHARD BIRD JOHN ORR And 1 hereby give notice that a Poll for the election of one of the above-named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, 28th day of July, 1892, commencing at 9 a.m, and ending at 6 p m, r CHAS. E. FOOKS. Returning officer. Boreugh Council Office, Ashburton July 14,1892. 7 95



At the Supreme Court sitting m chambers yesterday at Christchurch, Mr Kippenberj-er applied on behalf of the plaintiff m Fuhr mann v M. Quane for an order committing the defendant to prison for default m pay ment of the amount of judgment under the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Act 1874." Mr Cuthbertson who appeared for the defcn dant raised a preliminary objection that the grounds for the application should be set oat and quoted authorities. ! His Honcr r> served his decision and decided to hear evidence, which was given by M. Qnane, A. B. Blackett, and H. Paget, upon which His Honor held there was nothing to justify his making the order, and the application was dismissed with costs. Holloway's Pills.—Taaching of ex perience.—The united testimony of thous ands, extending over forty years, most strongly recommends these Pills as the best purifiers, the mildest aperients, and the surest restoratives. They never prove delusive, or give merely temporary relief, but attack all ailments of the stomach, lungs, heart, and bowels m the only safe and legitimate way, by depurating the blood, and bo eradicating those r impurities which art the source and constituent of aimost every disease. Their niedicinal efficacy is wonderful m renovating enfeebled constitu tions. Their action embraces all that; s desirable m a household medicine. They expel every noxious and effete matter; and thus the strength is mutured and the . energies stimulated. " Calliope " Cycles,—lllustrated list of " Calliope" Cycles for season 1892-93 is now issued and will be sent post free to any address—Saville's Cycle Works 93 Colombo Street. '•Don't put off until to-morrow the Sleasures oi to-day, but ride a ' Calliope" ticycle at once." Illustrated price lisfcs at Saville's, Colombo street Christchurch.



Sui'PORT Local Inoi/strt. —Eh Lozeiiges,: Jujubes, Comfits and London  Mixtures manufactured by Aulsebkook JkkpCo. are equal ti* best mported,. |ifave Wealthy Phildren by nourishing ■ AijUebrobk aM, C6!g"Arrow" 99t Biwuite