Portuguese territory of Angola, and proclaimed a republic.

AUSTRALIAN.

DIVORCE LAW, | Sydney, June 24. Intimation has been received that the Queen has assented to the Divorce Bill. THE SMALLPOX. Melbourne, June 24. One of the passengers who landed from the steamer Oroya and failed to report himself has been discovered suffering from smallpox. NEW ZEALAND FISH. Several of the witnesses examined before the Select Committee of the Legislative Council set up to enquire into and report on the fishing industry recommend the imposition of a duty on fish imported from New Zealand.

A SERIOUS ALLEGATION.

Brisbane, June 24. A heated debate took place in the lower House last night on the Elections Bill, Sir S, Griffiths censur ing Mr T. Glassey, member for Bun danba for a sediitous speech,-askedjhiin if he was aware that some of his friends and supporters had been seriously discussing the question of murdering certain members of the House. Mr Glassey emphatically denied the allegations as to his con nection with any murder project,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Dcnedin, June 24. Government propose proclaiming Aug ust 4 as an Arbor Day.

Anglo-Colonial Matters.

THE EMPIftE TRADE LEAGUE. PER PHBBB ASSOCIATION, Ijdnoon, June 22. Addressing a meeting of the Empire Trade League to-day, Mr J. Munro, the Agent-General for Victoria, stated that a scheme for the exchange of products on a preferential basis would be beneficial to England and her colonies, while the federation of the Empire would command peace in the world. Mr Dibbs, Premier of New South Wales, endorsed the speech delivered by the Marquis of Salisbury at Hastings in May last* in which he urged that England ought to be prepared to retaliate on hostile tariffs, but without excluding raw materials, ot food. Mr Dibbs regarded Imperial Federation as unnecessary, as Australia was already part of the Empire, and there was no stronger tie than that of commerce. He advocated a com mercial bond, England having preference in the colonial markets as against foreigners, but the colonies, he argued, mustjretain their rights and legislative independencies. He admitted that the subsidy paid by the German Government to the German line of steamers running to Australia virtually enabled German goods to be landed in Sydney f reo of charge, but colonists much preferred English goods. Mr Dibbs supported a resolution moved by Sir James Tupper, High Commissioner fqr Canada, and seconded by Mr Howard Vincent, M.P., urging s the extension of inter-British trade as productive of the resources of the Empire without the aid of foreign markets. The motion was carried.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

PBK J?RjESS ASSOCIATION] (Received June 25, 11,3 a.m.) London, June 24. Sir C. G. Duffy, speaking at a dinner given by the Ulster Home Rulers, in London, said Ulster might fight if it were subjected to manifest injustice, but nobody wanted to inflict injustiee on it. . Three thousand delegates attended the Unionist Convention in Dublin, representing Leinster, Munster, and Connaught. Motions were passed based on those adopted by the Belfast Con vention.

The Victorian Loan.

(PKlt PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, Juno 32. a It is understood that the Melbourne banks have wired, to their London office? to support Victorian stocks, which have fallen ix\ causetjuence of the announcement of the new loan. Holders and bankers are indignant at the issue of the loan four per cent below the price of existing stocks, especially after the Government had allowed it to be implied that Treasury bills woufd. meet their wants for a ypar, and B\r G. Berry had stated he expected stocks would shortly reach par. Mr Dibbs is amazed at the un_ expected action of the Victorian Government; and considers it will depreciate the credit of the Colony to accept 92, and will injure other colo nies by compelling them to accept a similarly low figure, He points oat that the lewness of the minimum will give a good handle to the enemies of Australia by admitting their securities are not of the best, London, June 23. M The Times " considers the issue of the Victorian Loan is inopportune, and states it has caased some surprise, sin'ce it was generally supposed the advisers of the; colony were away from the City at present. Financiers, it believes, will not be disposed to look favourably upon further borrowing, especially as they had been given to understand t)iat all reasonatyp n^ds would be met by $he Treasury Ijllls &»i vhad' b«en -issued, TheT latter would not have been favourably received had it been supposed a loan was contemplated. This is fresh proof that it would be very unwise to allow colonial securities to be made available as investments for trustees. All other colonial shocks have fallen in sympathy with Victorian. All colonial stocks are very flat, and no business whatever is doing. The Stock Exchange is greatly incensed at the Victorian Loan. "The Times'' gays thiy have oot heard of Mr Dibbs scheme for rehabilitating the Australi an colonies but nobody seriously believes Australia to be incapable of meeting her Abilities. No dtfubt there 1 has been •Ktravagant borrowing, and' a good deal of corruption in more than one colony, but these are mistakes that cjm be ewily corrects, •:

I "The Standard " says stock jobbers | terra the issue of the Victorian Loan a breach of faith, and are disgusted at I tie action of the Government. The Loan is at a premium of one per cent. (Received Jun) 25, 11.30 a.m.) LovttojN, June 24. " The Standard " says the scandals disclosed surrounding the proceedings' of the Melbourne Board of the Mer cantile Bank have made the market less disposed than ever to take up the Victorian Loan, but dealers are in favor of lending the money required , fearing their refusal may lead to more serious consequences. "The Times' »y» the bad impression created by the action of th« Victorian Government is exercising a very unfavorable effect on the prices of colonial bonds.

Parliamentary.

*—— • ♦ ,—- — ■ . ■ . fPBE PRESS ASSOCIATION. Wrujngton, June 23. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Council met at 2,30 p.m. CHAIRMAN OP COMMITTEES. Mr Baillie, on the motion of Sir P. A- Itackley, was appointed Chairman of Com mittees. ..- , ... •■ ;■. •: ■, •■ I ADDRESS IN REPtY. I Mr Bamicoat mevod the Address in Keply, and congratulated the Govern ment upon the improved condition and firospecta of the colony. He feelingly referred to the losses the Council had frequently sustained from one cause and inother. f Mr Dignan seconded the motion. I Mr Scotland supported the motion, and congratulated the Government upon their assertion of a gi-eat constitutional principle 90 far as it related to the cancellation of the appointment of ex Judge Edwards, tie was the more glad because the con tention of the Government had been borne out by the highest legal authority in the realm. Referring to the few mem bers present in the Council, he expressed a hope that before long a certain section of the community, which was at present unrepresented in the Council, would have a voice in the deliberations. ; The motion was agreed to without further debate , The Council at 2.55 adjourned till Tuesday,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. FREE PASSES. The Speaker read a letter from the General Manager of the Wellington- Manawatu Railway Company to the effect that members' railway passes woulcl be available over thatline during the session. NEW BILL. The following Bills were introduced :— jPrinters and Newspapers Registration Act, 1868, Amendment Bill, Manures Adulteration, Prevention of Offensive Publication, Coroner's Inquests, Noxious Weeds, Electoral, Civil Service, Bank ruptcy, Inspection of Buildings, Indus trial Conciliation, Land, a Bill to amend the Milling Acts. 1891, Land Boards Elec tion, Land for Settlement, Native Land Purchases, Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteers Land Grants, North Island Main Trunk Railway Loan Appli cation Act Amendment. ■WOMEN'S FKANCHIS*. Sir John Hall gave notice of the intro duction of a Bill conferring the franchise on women. ADDRESS IN REPLtf. [Mr McLean moved, and Mr Sandford seconded the Address in jßeply. Mr Rolleston followed for theJOpposioion. Mr W. P. Reeves, Mr Scobie Mackenzie, and Mr Buckland spoke at the evening sitting, and at 10.50 p.m. the House adjourned till Tuesday, We are compelled to hold over our report of the debate.]

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S^BA? STEEPLECHASES. (PER PKBSS ASSOCIATION. J Hastings, June 24. Hurdles.—Kaimanawa, 1 ; Caloola, 2; Disturbance, 3, Queen of Trumps fell. Dividend—£2 Is. Steeplechase.—Whalebone, 1; Shu lelagh, 2 ; Otaieri, 3. Couranto, Otaieri and Waterbury all baulked, and Shillelagh ( fell. Won in a canter by half a mile. 1 Dividend—£4 !■. Ladies' Bracelet,—Gondolier, lj Haeremai, 2 ; Nenoralis, 3. Five others started. Won by two lengths. Dividend _£29a. , Maiden SfBEPLECHASE.—Booties* 1; Otaieri, 2; Warlock, 3. Won cleverly. Dividend—£2 ss. Amateur STBEPLECHAaE.-rßem B, 1; Othello, 2; Monro, 3. Won by half a length. Dividend—£2 lla. Welter Handicap .^ Zacchb, 1; Brown Duke, 2; Kaiwarawa, 3. Won by a bare head. Dividend—£lllßs.

Ashburton Hounds.

■— •"•— The meet on Thursday was at the Longfceach Xbai Board Office, Eiflfeltdn; There was a very large gathering, number ing upwards of one hundred and twenty, it being nu.de a general holiday ia the district; All were cordially entertained by Mr and Mrs J. 0. N. Grigg to a capital lunch, after which the field threw off close by, soon finding a hare which gave a catrital fast though shorji run, ending ift a kill. Tf q more rvms fpHowed, both good though not prolonged, one of which also ended with a Trill. The country surprised all the yisitors liy its excellence, the going being sound and the fencea we# Kept and without wire, and the ditches affording a good, test of the jumping powers of the horses. Among those prominent in the runs were the Master, Dr Leahy, on Jonathan Koberts ; Mr J. 0. N, Grigg splendidly mounted, Mr G. A. M. Buckley on Cardale, Mr H, McLean on Digby, Mr Harris (Chatmoas), Mr B. Boberts on Stella, Mr A. J. Kelly or " the Colt," Mr Heseltine on Black wood, Mr E. Saundera on The Moor, Mr N. Parsons on Sampson, Mr W. Parsons on a grand cob, the huntsman, Mr Olaridge, on a Guy Faux colt, and others. Mr W. Chienall's four4n-hand, two carriages and pairs, and dozens of other vehicles lined the roafla, and among the spectators wefeMrWJ.' 0." N, Grigg, and Mrs Qhisnall with large parties, Mrs Buckley, Mrs Saunders and many others. After the third run Mr and Mrs Grigg's hospitality was again partaken of, and before the movehqmeward was made hearty expres sions of pleasure ii the day's sporb and appreciation q? the gpcd country and Mr and Mm Grigg s kindness, found general Utterance, The meet next Wednesday will be at Mr J. O'Grady'a, instead of Winchmore.

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

|PER *"»JMa ASSOCIATION.] (Received June 25, 11.30 a.m.) THE ORIENTAL BANK. London, June 24. . Depositors in the New Oriental Bank have decided on voluntary liquidation.

THE UGANDA AFFAIR.

Captain Lugard reports that the recent outbreak in Uganda arose through the murder of a Protestant chief by Catholics, which was followed oy a general attack on the Protestants and Captain Lugard'a fort.

THE HAZARA RISING.

Calcutta, June 24. The Ameer of Afghanistan lost 1500 ipen in quelling the Hazari rising.

AUSTRALIAN.

! (Received June 25, 11.45 a.m.) • THE CHICAGO EXHIBITION. ] , Sxi>nby, June 25. If Government abandon the Chicago Exhibition it is estimated pearly £16,000 will be required to compensate exhibitors.

CHINESE IN AUSTRALIA.

Brisbane, June 25. A number of Chinese are persisting in recrogsing the frontier. The Alleged inhumanity towards them is denied. ' ■ ■

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

: 4— ; PKKPKESS ASSOCIATION, Storm Warniaf. WellinGton, June 25. Captain Edwin repoits that the weather indications at 3 p.nu yesterday showed the centre of low pressure to be not less than 300 railea N.W. of New Plymouth, travelling to the S.E. The storms usually move ten to thirteen miles per hour their icentres generally . cross between Cape Farewell and Hokicika, Causing nor therly gale here and easterly in the North Island, they always bring heavy rain at this aeasion, and cold weather.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN; SATURDAY, JPWE •'«?, 180?.,



SALE .NO.IrON W* AT "The Corner." t ■ o GRE\ BLANKETS formerly 8s lid for 63 lid ~T> KING THE WHITE BLANKETS formerly 12a 9d for 10s 6d RALAJSo* lV ' FLAfcNELETTES ... formerly Oa B£d for •Oj 6d .-. ; , - '„* OF CREAM „ .:. lordly C«}d»« * « M ANUFACTUBBE> ' 'GLOVES formerly Is Odfor Os 6d * : ,fc e">\C3. 1 STOCK, ULSTERS & JACKETS, .... a line at half price. ... _.,.. .; '. JJJ^, NEWEST WoolTamo'Shantere formerly la 6d for Os 9d ./''.'. '"' GOODS CORSETS, all sizes ... formerly 4s Sd for .2s lid Women's Boots, all sizes formerly 9s 6d for 6s lid Boys' FELT HATS ... formerly 2s 6d for Is 6d LATEST FASHION TWEED TROUSERS formerly 10s 6d for 7s 6d BOUGHT Alot of Men's MACINTOSHES, 40s. your pick for 10s > • 3 J«:: And many other Special lines. ' HEAVY DISCOUNT W. H. COLLIER. IMPORT ylLltfT WOiPIGIS. - • ■ ■ '• . n' fiffiT fill ill ■'.: .; " OF .-.'''• "-J- Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. .-• COMMENCING. r '. THURSDAY, JUNE 23. ANDREW" ORR 'TTTILL, on the above date, offer THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK OF HIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS. ALSO, THE WHOLE BOOT STOCK OP Messrs Edwards, Bennetts, A Co., ■ ' ■,•'"- ; ,:' <%' --fl?f WAREHOUSEMEN, CHRISTCHtJRCH, ,l< Who are giving up that Department of their Business, bought at Large Diataint .off cost price. \. A. OBR >vill al«o oiler A SPECIAL LINE OF -I i}A PIECES Black and Colored FRENCH MERINOS at Island Is lid, worth doable the money. : l§g* remember sale.— Thursday, June 23. ANDREW O&R, §eott s Unrivalled €ookingr Ranges. ORE AT RIDUOTIOM ) IN PRICES. LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMPS : . f; l' :? p •! f [ >■•:,-, WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARTETY AT VERY LOW PRICES —O 1 John Orr and Co., * EA^T STREET. ' n^«^l/-.w^^« • WE HAVE JUST LANI>ED exs.s. "Oceana,' ex VX©ntl6]H6Jl " s. » Doric," and s.s : " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of Sew Winter Good§, 4 i Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS in'BEST CjUALITY, TiVAT OP ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANtfOCOURNS, WORSTED COAT BWI VX STRI^ES, AND PANC? CHEVIOT SERGES, lNl*s ott^jgS D WQRgTED TR OUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. 4 ' TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. . ..'. , ,I\i, A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirto, Ties, R^ manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overooats, Waterproof Coate Umbreflas and Leggtog* BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS in all s zes, MEN'S AND fIOVSBOOTSi and SHOWS of EVERY DESCRIPTION 9M Enaliah Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N,Z. Makes. ggg* EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give 6bOD WEAR. ISPARROW FbEWMAN T4ILOR§ and OUTFITTERS EAST BTRBBT ASHBURTON.



f £1000 WAVI-El*. IMPORTANT AffNOUNGRMET. OREAT DRAPEKY SALE AT WHOLESALE REDUCTIONS. \ GOODS MUST BE SOLD. AS CASH IS WANTED. SALE NOW ON ,; ■■■;■..:' v -; ••■. ." ;at . :j ■; ..■':■■■■■ ■?: v;: ■■:■ ■ ■ S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s, BAST STREET. east street, ashburton ) UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. Firs. Award of Merit as a Workman,from the People's Palace Exhibition, London* | REMOVAUJ4OTICB CUSTOMERS are requested to note that we have REMOVED from ■Orris Buildings to that Shop aboye Bank of New Zealand, next to Mr Carson (grocer) ,; — "'' "■'6-— ——■ 411 work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. Stephens Bros., Iffarket House. lITE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have jus* VV Imported direct from the Tea Growers' Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas in the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China, lip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND - Plough Shares, Hornaby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Tract Chains, Plough Lines, Gorge Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Fork*, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KEROSENE -Must clear at Cost to make room for further shipments. Very Finest Quality. LAMPS and Lamp Fittings all Reduced in price to clear before end of the season. GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at E nglish prices. __CROCKERY.£CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed from the Home Potteries Bought specially. All new patteins. Ouitiwn selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to, f3T WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEPHEN'S iBEOS, MarJcet House. s. s-ajleik:, QOLE AGENT for Lazarus'Patent System of Sight Testing and SPECTACLE THE ESTABLISHMENT FOR PURCHASING WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, : . PRESENTATION TESTIMONIALS The magnificent stock of : . E.P. Ware, Marble Clocks'! ■ Gold Brooches, Engagement Rings, ~ And other High-class Jewellery will be found well worthy of inspection. WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING in all their branches. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. MR T. BULLOCK. MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT. . TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE. MR J. KNOTT will LECTURE in #.qn_Mfi p efcer Street East- capital Oddfellows' Hall. Subject for Jf?££ T'J eter btreet Jiast, capital Monday-" Will it Pay." Admission Slt|^ s g!2? 2 3 Wills (Street free, collection., l^T"*™^ gt-jS SSr^Mng; grandsite "Enoch Arden," illustrated by Lantern houge .' firßt . clagß i and , * ' Views. Admission, Is; children, 6d. £12 105 ._70, Moore Street, 6 14J £30.—857, Grey Street • nice site for cottage. G T £1610s;—1165, Cameron Street West. . UeSSOII. £37.-413, Moore Street; centrally situated. (Late J Quinn) —243, Kermode Street; good land. PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND £30.-256, Moore Street., JEWELLER. FEED OATS. FEED OATS — slightly damaged ; for sale in lots to suit WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed rurchasers. Price", Is 2*d per bushel, twelve months 4s 6d . TO LET.—Dwelling in Moore Street* rent 5s per week; good Cooking Range. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twelve CHEAP COTTAGE PROPERTY. months 2s 6d. 2 Sections, together with Cottage of . four rooms, Hampstead, the property of Mr Marsden. Price, t£Bo, liberal terms. Jewellery of every description repaired U — ''■■ -■■ ■ , .'"*" * and made to ord^Cu^tomers own gold qj - - Gents' silver watches at 30s, THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT Silver brooches from 2s 6d > , OVELTIES in Fancy Work for the _ , r"Ti •i a. \■• 1 -«-N present season. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per New Aprons, Pimfores, Dresses, P^ r< Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants ~~ Layettes. t?a«5T STRFFT ASHBURTON Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and EASI bIKL&I, AbtIJJUKIUiM. Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socka and Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, COAIj! COAL. ladies and childfws draper CO All I Building timber at following pric.es in any quantity :— ' ' ' . wr*~" ■ : ' ' ' ; ■■/ Per;;!#" superficial ft MOUNT SOMERS RedPineScantUngat... ...Ils6d \ Weather Boards at ... .., 10s C C\ A Ti White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d K) \J J\ XJ. WhitePine,iin Match-lining, do 10s — DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED FC* IRON and all necessaries, for Building. ORb A X E EI|RNITURi3, CROCKERY, FANCY BY  GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, COAL MEReHANTS, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. wholesale James Haker, by Opppsite Harrison's Auction Roomsk t-87 IfAI^BI^ h KNIGHT. "^hT^orld i^3 ever movins on, toward perfection buts,eld;ott> attains it, Constan imnroyement is being made in every Ofwce : b^anoh of industry, but in Baking __„ Powders Perfection has been reached _in WEST STREET. Wwburton's Cant Be Beat,



'^OOT HOT" TO BE CtIVEW AWAY, TWENTY SAMPLE TINS OF Rickniairs FOOT ROT PAINT. TJUR SUPERIOR TO I ARSENIC, | BLUESTONE, i or BUTTER OF ANTIMONY. PREPARED ONLY BY €. M. Brooke, CHEMIST, ASHBURTON. I ■ John €L REgnraidb, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &c. GASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, RYEGRASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALEr- Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. ; Cape Barley, Grass, Olover, Turnip and : other Seeds of the best quality, '.' AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip. Sutherland's Manure, &c. JOHN Gv RESTELL, In conjunction with the ; CAIIVXXifi JI«EMCV CO, 111. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAINST ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF NTEREST. X. T. FORD & CO, "VfEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, JJN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Street, Christchtjrch. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins, Hides, Grain, or other Produce. I LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES in Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERT JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en* trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address— ROBEETJEFF, Tinwald. J.T. FORD, 6t90 Auctioneer. /T RE EN T> ROB., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz:—Heart Posts. Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Poets, and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— I Bnshside. Zealandla Boots. THE WINTER having fairly set in, one of the most important questions discussed in every household is where can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtained at moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND, These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland tq the Bluff, and the universal yerdiQt is —.the most satisfactory Boot in New Zealand, and the best valuo. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee, every pair bearing the Zealandia Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailor is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has beea especially manufactured for the Winter ( Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots of this Celebrated Brand in a great variety. Everv pair is branded on the sole " ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand luw in tb ( s past been favorably known \n" the Ashburton dMrtefci "and ' m future the publio can Obtain full supplies at Iff r X Bishop'* ZEALANDIA BOOS STX>BE, TAKCREPi STREET, ASHBTOTO^,



Public Notices, IftK X HiaTT, THE POPULAR TEMPERANCE LECTURER, WILL GIVE AN ADDRESS IN THE JPrimitive Methodist Church. TO-MOHROW AT 3 P.M. Temperance Workers, Parents, and Scholars come in crowds. 6 156 IsHBURTON BOROUG hToOUNOIL. NOTICE is hereby given that all BOROUGH RATES remaining un paid after 30th June inst., WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, June 10,1892 6 77 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited for the follow- J, ing works J— Contract No. I—Shepherd'sl—Shepherd's Bußh and Rangitata — Water races, 1160 chains and ten fords. Contract No. 2—Water races, 1100 chains and eight fords. Contract No. 3—Valetta District—69o chains and four fords. Plans, and Specifications on view at Council office, and, Tenders, addressed t6 Chairman, to. be sent in hot later than 11 o'clock a.m. on FRIDAY, July 1. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 6t135 County Engineer. "hampstead town board. WANTED, Tenders for about twelve phajns of Road Formation, be tween Wakanui and Jones' Roads. Also, offers for a room for an Office, stating terms. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders to be sent to the Chairman .not"later than 0 p.m., on MONDAY, June 27. For further particulars apply to GEO. W. ANDREWS, 6 138 Chairman. FIVE POUNDS REWARD. THE above reward will be paid on con viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. V , J. R. WILLIAMS, Managei TRUST AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALASIA, LIMITED. (Incorporated 1860.) THIS COMPANY is prepared to ADVANCE MONEY on Mortgage of approved. Freehold Farm Property at Current Ra/ges. ARRANGEMENTS can be made en abling Borrowers to repay the wkole or part of Loans on giving three (3) months' notice. For particulars apply to CHAS. ROBERT BLAKISTON, Manager, Christchurch. 6 153 or to T. BULLOCK. G. Fawcit Dodds, &TJRGEQN DENTIST. Rooms opposite Mail Office, Burnett Street. Hours from 10j to 5. Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. Private RESiDENCiP-Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery/ ■



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS EUCALPTI EXTRACT Test its eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, etc.—the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are ita patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards in proof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinicß and universities, the official communication of the Consul-General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.D , Professor, etc. Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the yolar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and ifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails wejre hanging loose and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed in three weeks under daily applications of Eucalypt Extract dressing. The patient has retained the use of her hand.—(Advfc.) 1



Heating's Cgttgh Lozenges cure Coughs Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of those dangerous maladies, One lozenge alone givea ease, one or twoat bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sola by all Chemists in tins la $d aad 3s 9d each COiEMANE AND SONS EUCALYPTI! EX tract is .Ijhe only genvtfow in kh? ISSI-ket, anu was a-raraea medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all oompetitora. For all affections of" tile Ohest and Luneja, Consumption, Asthma, ddughs, Colds, Gravel, and'Kidney Com plaints, iti has no equal. Agents— AsHBtTRTON DatTG COMIANY. A good safety manufactured by the firm for £1515s is wbnderful value. The tele graphic address is Sayille, Chrietchurch