adopted country. T. beg of my small farming friends and industrious men a* large to think well before joining thi* union, and to consider whether means could be adopted to bring together the hard working industrious people to debate politics, and to support an equitable government, as well as to carefully watch the conduct of their member while m Parliament.—l am, etc., Wm. Strachas, Bakaia.

Parliamentary.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

fcfER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Weixington, August 2. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. TESTAMENTARY RESTRICTION BILL Sir P. Buckley moved the committal < f Testamentary Trusts Restriction Bill and said that he had prepared a number of amendments which m his opinion would do away with the objections of the Statutes Revision Committee which had reported adversely on the Bill. Vt Pollen regretted that illness had prevented his being hi the Council during the reading of the Bill, which was an his opinion, a most iniquitous measure and one calculated to burst up the estates left by hardworking loving heads of -funduM for their children's benefit. The Bill would have the effect of enabling prodigal sons to ruin the younger branches of families and the only benefit the prodigal* would derive would be to waste their dead fathers'estates, so that they could more rapidly consort with swine and share with them their husks, As an amend ment he moved that the report, of the Statutes Revision Committee be adopted. This was carried by 12 to 5. The Council rose at 4.45.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m THIBD READING. The Premier moved the third reading of the Wesleyan Methodist Church Pro perty Trust Act Amendment Bill. Mr Sandford moved an amendment that the Bill bt» referred to the Committee on Bills with a view of considering the clause relating to the extension of time m which ministers should remain m a district. He strongly opposed any extension beyond five years. The Premier pointed out that the pre-, sent Bill which left the time unlimited did not interfere m the slightest degree with the resolution of the General Con ference. After a long discussion Mr Sandford's i amendment was lost by 31 to 24. | The Bill was read a third time and; passed. THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS TO THE COUNCIL. ' A message was received from the Go vernor to the effect that His Excellency j was unable to comply with the requost of the House to furnish the correspon dence between himself and the Secretary of Btate for the Colonies on the subject of the proposed appointments to the Legis lative Council as such correspondence was confidential. The same remark applied to any correspondence that might have taken place between the late Governor and tho Secretary for State. REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to Mr J. Thomson as to whether the Government would grant a subsidy to a guarantee company to hold an exhibition m Auckland m 1895 on the same terms- as given to the Dnnedin Exhibition Company, the Premier said that 1895 was a long way ahead, and no one knew what might happen before then, but he thought that the Government should deal as liberally with Auckland as with Duhedin. Replying to Mr Joyce, the Premier said that he should endeavor later m the session to give an opportunity for discussing the Liquor Traffic Local Option Bill. Replying fco Mr Mi*chelson, the Premier said that t<»e Government had not sufficient information at their disposal to Bring m a Bill to regulate the use of the totalisator, but he thought that such a matter rested with the metropolitan clubs. The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7.30 pm. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. Mr Buckland resumed the debate on the financial Statement, strongly con demning the Statement and criticising the speeches of some of the members. He thought the worst part of the Govern ment programme was the Labor Depart ment. The Government were not assisting working men to get work at high wages for their own benefit, but merely because they wished them to be the tools and implements of the party m power. ' MrMclntosh congratulated the Premier on the Statement. He advocated Go vernment raising money at three per cent, m order to enable people to invest m freehold securities, but he did not say that it should be confined to small farmers only. He also strongly advo cated the establishment of a peoples bank* Mr Valentine declared that the settle ment which was so much boasted- of was after all no more than had been going on fo# the last few years. In criticising the Premier's finance he prophesied that it would fall to pieces, whereas if the Treasurer had been content to accept Sir H Atkinson^ finance he would have » certain surplus for next year of £350,000, not an estimated one. He deprecated the appointments made by the Govern ment under the Land and Income Tax Act, and said tliathe did not know one who was not of the " right colour," but many of them were totally unfit for the work. Mr Ballance might be able to make-oat j}is accounts very cunningly, but those wfjo came aftpr him woujd expose them and would be compelled to coinfoi borrowing to make up f;>r his maladministration. The Minister for Lands had constantly twitted the late Minister vith having his department over-manned, and the Premier had reiterated this m his budget last year, but he (Mr Valentine) was prepared to show that Mr McKenzie had been adding to his department, and even now it was not over-manned. To his mind the Minister's action m reducing the number of dairy experts from two to one was a retrograde step and'ijquld npt ijossibiy encourage an industry which was so jm porta.nt to the colony. , MrMcQuire moved the adjournment of the debate, The motion was agreed to, The House rose at 12.20 a.m.

SPORTING.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB

(PER PREBB ASSOCIATION.)

Auckland. August 1. ,At a meeting of the Auckland Racing Club Major George strongly commented on the management of the club v* re ferred to the action of the stewards m somtf cases. A resolution was passed OP the rootion of Iflr A- & J*>vore- *ftl We racing m Auckland is excessive; ako the use of the'totaliaator, and that an instruction be given to the club to reduce ttie number of meetjiigs and the us© ox fclje,

m& world ia ever "moving on towards udrfecfcioti but; seldom attains* it. Constant %rovemV f Wng jpa4e i^jg bwmch of industry but m Baju^ Powders Perfection has been reached m

LOCAL OPTION.

PUBLIC MEETING.

A public meeting, called for the pur pose of supporting the "Local Option Extension Bill," now before the House of Representatives, was held m the Templai Hall on Monday evening. The hall was well filled. Rev. S. La wry was voted to the chair, and proceeded to explain the object of the meeting, He said that at present the principle of local option wa>» applicable only to new licenses, which threw the responsibility of decreasing the number of public houses on the Com mittee, who were thus set up as a target to be shot at. by all and sundry. The Bill now before Parliament proposes to extend the application of local option to existing licenses, so that the adult resi dents of a district might say through the secrecy of the ballot box Whether the houses should be closed. He then pointed out that the difficulty lying hi the way was the cry for compensation. This, however, was untenable, so long as the terms of the bargain were observed, no one having a right to compensation for loss through a foolish speculation. Mr J. W. Sawle moved th<» first resolu tion :-—•' That m the opinion of this meet ing the adult residents should have tht power to say through the ballot box whether or not any licenses should be granted m the district." This was seconded by Mr E. Wafckins, and sup poited by several gentlemen, all of whom strongly urged the importance of the ex tension of "the democratic piincipta of local option. The resolution was carried unanimously. Rev. .(. Docker, m a humorous speech, mored the second resolution : —" That the Government and the member for the disttict be requested to support Mr Joyce's Local Option Bill now before the House." This was seconded by Mr R , Alcorn, and strongly supported by a number of speakers, several urging the necessity of keeping members of Parlia ment reminded of their election pledges, after which the resolution was unani mously adopted. The third resolution was moved by Mr Keir, who gave his testimony as to his conversion to prohibition views:— " That this meeting is opposed to compensation m any form being given when licenses are lawfully refused." Mr John Orr seconded the motion, which was spoken to by nearly a dozen gentlemen, all urging that »3 a com mercial transaction the refusal of a license could not be held to involve any claim for compensation. This also was carried < unanimously. On the motion of Mr G. W. Andrews, seconded by Mr H. M. Jbnes, it was I resolved " That m the opinion of this meeting a majority should mean a majority of votes actually cast, and that to require an absolute majority of all electors would destroy the principle or local option." It was further decided tc send copies of the foregoing resolutions to the Premier, to Mr E. G Wright, and to the Rev E. Walker, agent of the New Zealand Alliance. The meeting then closed with a vote of thanks to the chairman.

Masteuton, August 2. At a public meeting last night reso lutions were passed approving of Mr Joyce's Bill and deprecating the action of an> hon member of the House m attempt ing to revive the question of compensa tion when the /ecent proposal Was lost. Oasiaru, August 2. A large meeting was held last night, and passed a resolution supporting Mr Joyce's Local Option Bill, and urging the Government to give effect to the measure. Thames, August 2. A large and enthusiastic meeting was held to-ni^ht m support of Mr Joyce's Local Option Bill, and the following re solution was carried unanimously :— 4'That this meeting is m favor of Mr Joyce's Local Option Bill, m which power is given to the residents of each district to close all public houses if it is i Jesired, without compensation." The 1 above resolution is to be forwarded to the Premier, the Hon A. J* Cad man and Colonel Fraser.

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN t WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3, 1893.



sWed Foi IM FIRE. 8 A _L X AT "THE CORNER." 11/E ARE OFFERING a large quantity of Heavy Drew Cloths (prinnptliy VV «wy« and Maroons) formerly U2d per yard for 7M per yard. LmHw ; requiring a good useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girls should mm this line. A line of Gents' White Shirts, 4' all uizes, formerly 5s Bd, for 3s W., & i , _< Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 18s 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers (striped) formerly 10a 9d, for 7s lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing lines, and cannot be replao«4*undfr the regular prices. j - ALTHOUGH ALL OUR GOODS ARE KEW AND FRESH, NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THE LATE FIRE, They are Offered at Prlce« to Compete with Damaged Gtoods. W. H. COLLIER. John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, . HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. ■■ ■" 0 ■ INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKD STOCKS, WBICH THEY ARE NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEEL WRIGHTS', COACHBUILDERS ..- AND PAINTERS'MATERIAL ; '[J'f CHEAPEK T^HAN Jfi VER. ' ■■- Jf' Exceptional Bargratn^ IN STOVES RANGES, OVEN?, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLVfED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS ■■-,•■; - ' and -■ ' •. ■" ■ /; BRUSH WARE. * ■ ..u.. -> CI4pVHiRS, Vat Stocks ot Clovers will be landed m a few days, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. Wool. Wool. Wool. TAM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, without Commission, upon the ENSUING CLIP OP WOOL FOR SALS m Aehburton or elsewhere, D. THOMAS, Ashburton. GLOVERS, TURNIP, & RAPE SEEDS. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has jus^ arrived per s.s. "Matauteu, • from the Celebrated Seedheuse of MESSRS HIPST & SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality. MY CLOVER, TURNIP, AND RAPE SEEDS Have been specially selected, and are equal m quality to those which I have been selling during the last four years, and which have given so much satisfaction. As a matter of fact they are the ' BEST IMPORTED SEEDS IN THE MARKET. I can also supply BEST COLONIAL RYEORASfS, tree from Hairgrass, cleaned by my new machiue, each bag containing seven bushels., INSPECTION INVITED. QUOTATIONS FORWARDED D. THOMAS, Ashburton. FOR SALE. Cement. Cement. • -"i .."; In Quantities from One toJOne Hundred Owkfr-Oheap, i cJim i . ; ■ ' ;" :'- ■■■'-■ \ <$L D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. . I ■ D. THOMAS^ ; Late of Mataon, Cox, and Co ) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AQENI VALUATOR, WOOL AND GHATN BROKER; ASHBURTON. ■■■l£.i ■'-'■ ''.:,■&& ffiSE Shock, Tjnwal^nd^hbu^^Ur^^ FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fnd^U , SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arr*ngemenV. ... AUJLNT HKJa — * ' - Matson and 00, Chribtchurch . Coloniil Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Chrietchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Chrwtchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip - Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, SfcepheHson. and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden ari Field Tools. D< THOMA8 t AakburtOQ,



F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, TJTAS re-opened m Shop hitherto ■*•*-{ occupied by Professor Robottom, East Street, Ash burton, with a complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. The m HAIRDRESSING D EPARTMENT is under the supervision of RfrXames Purchase, so well and favorably known m the trade. t I*'** HENRY^ZANOER Clorers. CloYers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRAS*, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFuIL, ETC., ETC., ETC. And having purchased while . the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay any' Commission or intermediate profits, I am m a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, an<? they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET. Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK !' -" . of : '■"■■■ :■ GROCERIES, TEA*, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. ; WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description^ HAVE ALWAyTIoB SALJS,- STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BBAN, SHARPS, AND QHICKWHEAT. HE NR V T/ AND ER, ENRY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER* —AGENT FOR*-* Sun Fire Insurance Oo»*p«iiy. Canton Mar^e Insurance Company. AuatdftJltoA Mutual Provident Society _. _'. , . i i ' ■ -': *■ -• "* QALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOX SAUNDERS' BUILDJNGSt TOTOVELTIKS m Fancy Work for the UN present season. ! New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses-, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants T^ayettes, Madame Weigel's fashion Journals and Patt&r^ always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES AND GffITJiFKN'S DKAPKR Have Healthy Children by nourishing tn' m with Auhebrook ai»d. Co's ArrowjJ root Biscuits



BIE OF SEYUOBTH 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 £1,250,000. Peserve Fund £990,000 T7IOR tho transaction of General Jj Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAIA on THURSDAY, 14th, July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. Forlthe Bank of New South Wales, W U. RHlnd, : IJfSPICrOR. Christchurch, July 11,189/. 7 7 KINDERGARTEN 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 AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises raadt> a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. ~ PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS, THE Public delighted with the Professor's work. The first lot of proofs nre now ready for distribution, and are on view at the Studio, Moore street, where the Public are requested to inspect the work, which will compare favorably with any m the colony. Come early. Business booming. Customers delighted. Studio hours from 9.30 to 4P'W' A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Reyal Hotel). 7t159 MR T. BULLOCK, """tgTowners of heavy rich LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains I*nd, m grass, for sale. Very suitable for working with heavy land. Apply to *T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Cottage on tbe Afford Forest Road TO LET.—Cottage and about \ acre and on East Belt; rental 3s per week. FOR SALE.—23^ Acres, close to town, nice little Homestead. MRS WEYMOUTH ROBERTS Property, Cox Street.—Not having 6old. •this by auction, 1 am prepared to, receive offers for it. Very ea,gy. terms. ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. fYNE c*f the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Ti^es pf GREAT VARIETY, Boges LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best. As we aye purely Hurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons m»y rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes, Thos. Scaly, NURSERYMAN, RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON.



SATISFACTION. DURING the last twelve months we have been compelled to Knlaixe »nd Etfeud our Premises T! I REE TIMES m order to meet the dem»«.l Is of v>U ti -. AX X AND INCREASING BUSfNEHS. This speaks for itself, and proves thai Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz :— BEST FIT- IBEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYMAN T4ILORS and OUTFIT? KS, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. Stephens Bros., Market House. "\IjTE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have jusr YV 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'a and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains/Trace : Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KEROSENE—Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. LAMP 3 and Lamp Fittings all Reduced 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 Janded from the Home Potteries. Bought specially, all new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to, &r WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEPHENS BROS, " Market House



,- ciiiiEKTAIWMENTS ( "itliife «le Paris WILL OPEN ON MONDAY a* usual, And Wednesdny Instead ot Thursday this week. SEED POTATOE S AND BHUBARB BOOTS. Now is the time to plant your Gardens. BEAUTY OF BATH, or BEAUTY OF HEBRON POTATOES, earliest and best, true to name, heavy croppers and good quality. RHUBARB ROOI'S of best varieties grown. A. W. Randell, 8*22 TOWN HALL. rpENDERS required for additions and ; JL alterations to Ash burton Wesieyan Church; nlso separate Tenders for Painter's work. Plans and specifications at office of Mr T. E. Kilworth, to whom Tenders should be sent not later than 5 p.m., MONDAY, lugust 8. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 7 194 _^____, PALMISTRY. MRS McCALLUM, Palmist, will be m Ashburton for a few days from TUESDAY, August 2, and may be consulted as before at her rooms, at the Commercial Hotel. B§lo Tir H V W E Afi SL O PS, W when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, . R. K. Dowle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits do other Tailor can give. LOOK ! AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. " THE TIMES TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, \RO ADE. ~~ " iTOT ICE. FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Me W. C. Davis's premises at the corner, 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 on there as usual. 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. LAZAEUSV OATISNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT JL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, H. SALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is a prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Fit anyone with LAZARUS' "SPECIALITE" SPECTACLES, A new system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99 NEW SHOEING FORGE AND BLACKSMITH'S SHOP. FRANK I>A.l^Y, Late of Ashburton Forks, WISHES* to inform his friends and the public of the Ashburton dis trict that he has OPENED m above Business m NEW PREMISES, WAKANCI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to met it a share of public support. Horse shoeing a specialty, 8§ ' "prospectus " OF THE HMD 8 BACKYARDS COMPANY, (LIMITED.) To be registered under '' The Companies' Act, 1882." CAPITAL, £300. In 150 shares of £2 each, to be paid as follows :— TEN SHILLINGS PER SHARE ON APPLICA TION, TEN SHILLINGS PKK SHARE ON AL.LOT * And the balance m such calls as the Directors for the time being may deem necessary. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. Mr Wm. Chisnall (Chairman) Hinds. Mr Jas. McKeage. Mr Adam Jackson, „ John Withell, „H. T. Shepherd, Thoß. Holmes, „L. Matson, '„ J. W. Sawle, „J. R. Bland,  R. Ennis,  J. G. Retell. SftLICITO't, Mr R. M. Outhbertson. junkers Union Bank, of Australia,, L.im.ited.. SECRETARY,- Vl\O. TEM., Mr *!qhn Mcl^eague, THIS Company is formed for the pur poses of erecting saleytirds for the sale of all descriptions of stook on a site j to beohojien m a convenient position near the township of Hinds. The fact UM there are'no public sale yards between Tinwald and Rangitata shows that this undertaking is highly ncot-ssary for the convenience of %h§ dealers as well as the settlers m the dis trict, and the promet^rs tr^i t^at t-lpe. Hinds farmers wiU suppprt the ; venture, Jib V 3 of the promoters not ta aUat more than ten shares to any one applicant, so as to prevent anything m the shape of a monopoly. The provisional directors have several sites under offer, all of wh^ch, ft?e wove or lesg ssm% tsr % $Tec,tiofl of th§ ■ Aft phW^c meefcing held %t the Hinds ishoolroom qii §at«rday, July 80, for the OTi-poao of discussing the project, nearly half the shares were subscribed, so that early application is njcessary. On the whole there seems n« vo&hi that the venture is a epUnd one, and should cgtmn^e^d to farmers j^nd uthtfra m the district, 8 18



Y^HKAP Music, Chta t > Music, OvW KJ 1000 pieces to ch..ose from ; 4s 6d dozon upwards, for a forr night only. — H M. Jones. i ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OWING to repairs at Canterbury Mills, Wakanui FJat Water Supply will be off till MONDAY, Augnst 8. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 8t24 County Engineer. OIT~THURSDAY~ AUGUST 4 (Arbor Day), THE "GUARDIAN " WILL GO TO PRESS at ONE o'ciock. I Advertisements will be received till noon. —Guabi»ian Office. *~~ ~aTr cade. I SATURDAY 6, 1892. j MR D. THOMAS h*a received in structions from a Southern Client TO SELL, as above,— J 6 Superior Draught M>RES and GELDINGS. B§2l TENDKRS. mENDERS are invited for the plough- X ing of 900 acres of land, on the Lagmhor Estate. Tenders to be sent m by noon of TUfeSDA V, August 9, and all particulars can be obtained from DONALD MoLEAjN, B§2o ; Lagmkor. UPPER A3HBURTON ROADIJOARD mENDKRS are called for the follow- X' ing:— J I.—Some 95 chains FORMATION of Hepburn's Road. 2.~Some 76 chains REFORMING of one side of Vucetich's Road, Chertsey. Particulars of the above can be obtained on application to the Clerk. Tenders to be left at the Board's Office, West street, before 12 noon of SATUR DAY, August 6, addressed to the Chair man and marked "Tender." By Order. J. DAYISON, 8111 Clerk. ¥JIEDLaNDER BROS. Important Sale HIGHLY IMPROVED AND VALUABLE FARMS AT WAKANUI, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS instructed by Mrs Martha Gibson, will sell by Public Auction on Saturday, August 6, 1892, at Two p.m.* m the ORANGE HALL, Burnett street, Ashburton, all her Freehold Property, consisting of about 1236 Acres of some of the richest land m the well known WAKANUI DISTRICT. The Property will be offered m one I Block, and, if not sold, m suitable Farms ranging from 100 to 393 acres/ OR THEREABOUTS, AS FOLLOW :— LOT I—About 200 Acres, all m gra«s. LOT 2—About 100 Acres, will be m wheat. LOT 3—About 232 Acres, 82 acres m wheat, 38 acres m oats, l>alance m grass, on which is erected Cottage, Stable, and Dairy. LOT 4—About 393 Acres, all m grass. LOT 6—About 311 Acres, Homestead Block, with ftuilding, Orchard, &c Persons desirous of obtaining a really first-class Farm should visit the property, as it is not otten such a favorable opportunity to acquire one offers. Lithographed plans m course of preparation. ; We shall also offer, at the same time and place, on account of the owner— R.S. 4096, containing 20 ACRES. Terms and conditions at Sale. B. FRIEDLANDER, 7 HI Auctioneer. ■ ll"'lMM'wl>wl'^!ggS> MR D- THOMAS. IMPORTAST CLEARING SALE. AUGUST"*, 1892. MR DAVID THOMAS fin conjunction with Me^wlMilbs & Co.) has re ceived instructionUtrom Messrs Green and Scrint, who have sold their Farm, to Sell on the above date at their HOMESTEAD, NEAR MAYFIELD, The whole of their LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE, Particulars of which are-^ SHEEP. r\s\r\ Merino WETHERS, mostly yUU fat c\c%f\ Crossbred two-tooth _\_\\J WETHERS, fat 0 f^ First-cross two and four-tooth oOU EWER, m lamb to Leicester rams IAH Merino KW^S, m lamb to XvJv-/ "Leicester rams Af\ Fat SHEEP CtK Crossbred HOGGETS HORSES. 6 Draught MAKES and GELD INGS, real good sorts ~i Harneps MARE i -4 Yearling FILLY, by Rouser -i Filly^FOAL, by Rouser JMPTiEMENTS. 1 Cambridge Roller, 1 Ch,affcutter, \ Corn Crusher, 2 Drays and frames, 1 Anvil and Vyce, and large quantity Tools, 1 Timber Waggon., I four hundred gallon Tank, 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder, 2. sets Shaft Harness, I Grass Stripper, 4 setg Leading Harness, 1 Duncan Drill, 17 Coulters, with Afanureand Grain Drill j 1 set Disc Harrows, by Dunaan, 1 double furrow Plough, Reid and Gray, 2 sets Harrows, Block 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. SjukSeiks. household furniture stack oat sheaf 40 Sacks GRASSEED Quantity WHEAT SECONDS I COW, 4 PIGS, an.^ pUie* S^ndrje^ n\imer,o^s to pa^ti^u^a^so Luncheon P.roYi49t\« feJAi4ia AT 11.30 SHARP. 118



'•Don't put off until to-morrow the pleasures of to-day, but ride a • Gallic pcs Bicycle afc once." Illustrated price list Saville's Colombo street Christchurch The West Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and fr«e from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. I ASK YOTJR OROCEBS COLBMANB AND So X EuCALYFTE Ex tract is the only genuine m the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colds, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ifc has no equal. Agents— Ashburton Drug Comiany. The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. Hysl »•«_ Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLGP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street, Ch/istcburch. W~~ ANTED—Comfortable Board and Residence with quiet family. Terms liberal. Apply m confidence, Box 42. 8 25 "EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, Latin, French, and Greek. Classics, Mathematics, Book-keep intr, etc. Candidates coached for Matricu lation and Civil Service. MU S I C—Pianoforte and Singing Classes, J'or terms, etc., apply g g«j Catholic Sohool PUBLIC NOTICE. Mr J. iflarsden, Late driver and groom tor Mr JSewman, t ]f 7ISHES to notify to the public of YY Ashburton, that he has taken over the Cab belonging to Mr Bailey, and that he will commence to RUN THE CAB on and after AUGUST 4 ? and hopes by j*fcrict attention, civility, a_nd despatch to receive a fair share qf patronage. N.B.— Orders for, Cab ma.y be left afc Mr H. G. Flqwkr'3 place of business, 8*23 EAST STREET, "clover^Sd^ grass seeds, My new Season's Seeds having now arrived, I am prepared to supply Farmers and others with COCKSFOOT, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, RAPE, RYRGRASS, RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, TIMOTHY, •pe'<&BASS, KTO,, ETC., Of the very best Quality at Lowest Cur rent Prices. These seeds having been specially selected by one of the best judges m the Old Country, I can con fidently recommend thehy*as belri^ «$ ---gWpivsfied by any m the 1 market. i! 1 Seed Wheat, ftrtii, Barle^, Cape ■ '•" •' ■"parley., etg." ' . . ohn Gk. Kcstell, WKST STREET, ASHBtJRTON. 8 <t8