on account of the lands Department re quiring such elaborate returns. These " thirds' would be available for the next fourteen years, but it had become neces sary to expend a large sum of money im mediately on the formation of roads on account of the greatly increased traffic. He suggested that the ratepayers should empower the Board to borrow money from the Government under the Loans to Local Bodies Act on the security of this revenue (" thirds"), which, if capitalised, he estimated would realise £8000 to £9000. He then proceeded to explain the steps to be taken m the matter. With regard to the question of subdivision, he I said that personally he was m favor of di viding the district into wards, but consi dered that it would cost much more to work than the present system, as there would be five separate elections and five sets of books. He then explained the process of dividing the district into wards and said that if so divided they could have differential rating. In answer to a ques tion, he estimated the initial cost would be about £40. The adoption of the balance sheet was carried unanimously. Mr Sawle strongly advocated dividing the district into Wards, and moved " That the Board take the initiatory steps for di viding the district into wards." The mo tion was carried. It was unanimously resolved that a meeting of the ratepayeis be held m the Lismore schoolroom, on Wednesday, August 10, to consider the question of subdividing the district into wards, and the raising of a loan from Government for public works. The meeting then dosed.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

'11l fKKBa ASSOCIATION.)

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, July 31. Sir 0. G. Duffy considers that the Home Rule proposals of 1886 are not suitable. He says that the youngest colony would not allow England to control its purse. THE CRISIS IN VICTORIA. Bankers and broker* disapprove of the new Victorian loan duties, and the increase m postage and probate. They consider that it would be better to borrow and go m for severe retrench ment. The deficit will not affect stock. They approve of the railway retrenchment and the absentee tax. Mr Munro, the Agent-General for Victoria, says that the statements made by the " Investors' Review " re fute themselves He denounces them as outrageous and untrue. He denies that he said the colony must have money or the -Government Would make default to the public creditor. The Melbourne Banks would have given the Government credit for £1,000,000 at tha time the last loan was offered. THE PRESIDENTIAL ELEC TION. The " Chronicle's " American corres pondent thinks that the Pittsburg strike will help the Democrats m the Presidential contest.

THE LABOR TROUBLES.

Washington, July 31. The soldier who was hung up by his thumbs has sued threeofficers for JBIOOO damages for the outrage inflicted on him. DR TALMAGE AND THE CZAR. I)r Talmage, the well-known divine, who has been on a visit to Russia, had an interview with the Czar, whom he describes as genial and simple m his ways, and showing interest m religion exceeding that m politics. Dr Talin age considers that foreigners have been monstrously wrong m their judgment of the Czar.

A JAPANESE SCANDAL.

YdkoHAMA, July 30. The President and six Judges of the Japanese Supreme Oourt are accused of card-playing and intriguing with dancing girls. Great scandal has been caused, and the Minister of Justice has resigned pending an enquiry.

CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP.

Berlin, July 31. Tarraock, of Nuremberg, has won the chess championship of the world. ROYAL RESIDENCE BURNED. Berlin, August 1. The fire m Heiligenberg Castle was caused by a maid accidentally igniting the Princess Beatrice's bed curtains. The Princesi escaped m her night dress without being burnt, and awoke the household. Princess Beatrice suffered great loss m jewels and cloth "^ PRINCE BISMARCK. Thousands of people welcomed Prince Bismarck on his arrival a^ Jena. The Prince m addressing the assemblage declared he had sworn to protect the Protestant empire, and that it was out of the question to rule with a Catholic party as the chief factor. He advised his countrymen to prevent absolutism or government by bureaucracy, and asserted that he was (totermined to speak his mind on public matters |whatever the conse quences may be.

MOROCCO.

Tangibks, Aut?nst 1. The rebels defeated the Sultans troops and many of the latter are de serting and joining the former, who are marching on Tangiers and burning villages en route. The European por tfqn qf the population are. greatly alarme4 : ' .

THE HEAT IN AMERICA.

V Nbw York, July 31. The heat m New York is un exampled. On Friday the ther mometer registered 107 m the shade. Mail traffic is suspended. A hundred deaths are reported from sunstroke m Chicago. There is a water famine.

THE NEXT POPE.

Paris, July 30. A circular is being distributed m France, urging the Cardinals to support Oardinal Rainpolla or Cardinal Gibbons at the next election for the F-apal Chair, and to oppose any candidate favored by the Triple Alliance,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CABLE RATES.

Adelaide, August i. Subject to ratificatiou by the ati*** WWIUeS. th» have made arrangements with the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company to re duce the cable rates from Adelaide, to Jfasvy j?ealand fa &j for jhe first ten f Of4s 6c| tw each additional woyd j

. also to reduce the rates between Eng land and New Zealand to 4s 6d per word. The company is to bear a quarter of the loss ; New Zealand one third of the balance, and the other colonies the remaining two thirds. Queensland is now the only colony outside the reduction. The South Australian Government are not aware what steps the other colonies are taking m the matter, as the New Zea land Government are conducting negotiations.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 1. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bay of Islands Coal Company held to-day the report showed that no dividend could be declared, owing to the present condition of the company's affairs. Mention was' made of the remarkable immunity of the mine workmen from accident. The Wesieyans opposed to the Wesley an Church Bill have sent by the Takapuna to-day further documentary representa tions against the Bill to the Auckland members. At a meeting of representatives of Eng lish, foreign and local insurance com panies, re the deposit proposals for Eng lish and foreign companies, the resolutions i passed by the Dunedin underwriters was endorsed. Sir George Grey left to-day by the Takapuna for Wellington to attend his Parliamentary duties. Wkixiboto>, August) 1. £. B. Crease, coffee manufacturer, died to-day, after a long illness. The amount of Customs revenue col lected last month whs £121,742, as against £115,033 for the previous month, and £144,826 for the corresponding month of the previous year. For three months of the financial year the total is £499,253. The Treasurer's estimate for that period was £525,000, leaving a deficit of £25,746. The principal ports contributed as follows List month :—Auckland, £25,379 ; Wel lington, £26,691; Christchurch, £19,135; Dunedin, £50,537 ; total, £121,742. The beer duty yielded £3757 last month. The amounts collected at the chief ports were — Auckland, £850 ; Wellington, £415; Christchurch, £784; Dunedin, £842. In June this year £4159 was collected, and m July 1891, £3814. The Treasurer estimated the amount for three months at £19,333, but as only £17,175 has been collected, he is below the mark by £2158. The death is announced of Drum-Major James Phillips, late of H.M. 78th High landers. He served under Sir .fames Outram m the Persian war of 1857, was through the Indian mutiny, and took part m many important engagements, includ ing Cawnpore, the relief of Lucknow, and the final capture of the latter city under Sir Colin Campbell (Lord Clyde) receiv ing for that campaign a medal and two clasps. Ihe total rainfall recorded at Welling ton observatory for the month of July amounted to 12*165 inches. There were Uelve wet days, the maximum fall for any one day being that of the 11th ult., when the reading was 2*20 inches. The average fall for the month of July during the previous twenty-eight years was 6^127 inches. There is only one higher record for any month m the twenty-eight years than that of last month, and-that is for December, 1884, when 12*459 inches fell. In the Bankruptcy Court J. H. Pollock, butcher and turf commission agent, had his discharge suspended for six months on the ground that a short time previously he had been through the court. Mr Ju&ticß Richmond referred to-day to the small amount of bankruptcy busi ness brought before him of late. He s*id he supposed there was very little enter prise about. The Official "Assignee ex pressed the opinion that there wad now greater caution m trading than m former years. Dunedin, August 1. The twelve hours walking match, being the second out of the three matches between F. Bowen, champion of Australia, and Joe Scot!, champion of the world, came off to-day. The men passed and repassed each other during the day, but Scott wore Bowen down, and m about 8| hours took a lead- which the latter could not regain, and Bowen retired. Scott walked over 67 miles m twelve hours. Invekcakgill, August 1. Nothing further has so far been elicited to throw any light on the Otapiri tragedy, and Inspector Hickson and a number of police officers are still m the district. No one has yet identified the gun.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1802.



SAVED F'OM THE FIRE. SALE AT. I"THE - ■ ■ '"THE CORNER." i ■ ; ■ -v. T* ' , ■ ■• A TUTE ARE OFFERING a large quantity of Heavy Drew Cloths (principally VV Greys and Maroons) formerly la 2d per yard for 744 per jut*. Lsdiei requiring a good useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girla should see thM liftfv * A line of §en*' White Shirts, all sizes, formerly 5s 6d, for 3s 9d. Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 18s 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers (striped) formerly 10b »d, for 7a lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing lines, and cannot be replace l.under the regular prices. . : , ; 1 • ■ ALTHOUGH ALL OUR GOODS ARE NEW AND FRESH, NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THE LATB FIRE, They are Offered at Prices to Compete with Damaged Goods. W. H, COLLIER. John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. lISVIXE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKt) STOCKS, WHICH THEY ABB NOW OFFERING AT Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBB r AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL - ; CHEAPEJtC THAN EVER. exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMP 3, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTROPLATED WARE, CUTLERY, AND FURSISHING- GOODS. GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND ■ * ■■ BRUSH WARE. Uur Stocks ot Clovers will be landed m a few day?, Quality is described as Superfine. Samples; with Quotations, on application. /-,• . . ——^ ; '. -i—. >'■' ,; ■» * %Vool. Wool. Wool. TAM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, without Commission, upon the ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL FOR SALK m Ash^urton or elsewhere. THOMAS, Asbburton. GLOVERS, TURNIP, d RAPE SEEDS. MY SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above h*s juafcarrived per s.s. "MatauUu," from the Celebrated Seedheuse of MESSRS HURST & SON, LONDON, AND I AM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST RATES, compatible with good quality. MY OLOVER, TURNIP, AND RAPE SEEDS Have been specially selected, and are equal m quality to those which I have r been selling during the last four years, and which have given w> much l ■'- satisfaction. As a nutter of fact they are the BEST IMPORTED SEEDS IN THE MARKET. I can also supply BEST COLONIAL RYEGRASS, tree from Hair«rass, cleaned by my new machine, each bag containing seven bushels. INSPECTION INVITED. QUOTATIONS FORWARDED D. THOMAS, Ashburton. FOR SALE. . :r Cement. Cement. :•■■ > '■■ ■'*£ In Quantities from One to|One Hundred Oaskii—Chen*. $ D. THOMAS, Ashhttrton. : D. THOMAS. Late of Matson, Cox, and Co ) 1 UOTIONEER, LAIfD, INBURANGE, AND rfSTSflM.^I^ *", VALUATOR WOOL AND GRATN BROBW '■'^.^ '" '"■'■'• ■' •".•■■■■ j^*"^ »■■ ' .■"■'■ -■-:^ . • •■ '-'-ASHBURTON. ." ..- .-  %-*jtfS^ • , ■-..- " '\^;^f WEEK^ISt?S'e Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton ***A& "* FORtTiGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides,, &c, on Fnd*y t . SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission CLEARING SALES as per ««ggafroß- ' Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedm National Mortg^e Company, Chnstchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dtp Brantford Reaper and Binder ' : London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition . - T I Redwood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedro . : , Planet Jupiter Garden ari Field Tools. D 1 THOMAB, A«hburtoiu »



\\T H V WEAR SLOP S, VV when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW? PRICES. SALES being; the order of the day, K. K. Dowle Has determined not; to be behind* and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no other Tailor can give, JL.OOIL! 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, ARCADE. JJORSE -O W NEBS FOOTBALLERS, AND EVERY SANE PERSON SHOULD USE SOLOMON SOLUTION. WHY! BECAUSE IT WILL RELIEVE RHEUMATISM, RHEUMATIC GOUT, SCIATICA, LAMBAGO, SPRAINS, WOUNDS, SORENESS, SWELLINGS, COUGHS, and CCLDS, CHILBLAINS, SORE UPS, And a host of other "ailments. TO HORSE-OWNERS, IT IS INVALUABLE ro» Greasy Heels, Sore ShoulderSj Sore Backs, Girth Galls, Wind Galls, Sprains, Splints, &c. TO FARMERS. IT IS INCOMPARABLE, i As it treats alike all Ailments IN HUMAN BEINGS, HORSES, CATTLE/DOGS, AND POULTRY, RELIEVING PAIN IN ALMOST ANY SHAPE OR FORM, Where outward application will suffice. Obtainable of all Chemises, Store keepers and Saddles throughout the Colony. ASHBURTON AGENTS— THE ASHBURTON DPUG COMPANY. W. ANDERSON, Saddler. MANUFACTURERS— S. Cox and Co., 422 Bourke street, Melbourne. .': i Sole Representative for New Zealand— A. PARSONS, 161 Hereford street, CHRISTOHURCH AGENTS WANTED IN ALL i DISTRICTS. \



BANK OF NEWJOUTtf W^IEH Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. Authorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up Capital £1,260,000. -Reserve Fund £990,000 TjnOß the transaction of General JD Banking Business this Bank will openatßAKAlA on THURSDAY, 14th July instaut, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. Forlthe Bank of JSew South Wales, W. i*. Rhind, ISSPECTOH. Christchurch, July 11,189/. 7 7 r PHOTOGRAPHY, GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT SUCCESS] TpHE Public delighted with the A Professor's work. Tae -first lot of proofs are now ready for distribution, and are on view at the Studio, Moore afreet, where the Public are requested to inspect the woik, which will compare favorably with any m the colonf? Come early. Business booming. Customers delighted. Studio hours from 9.30 to P *™" A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Royal Hotel). 7+159 KINDERGABTEN SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & 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. Caksthenic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street. """■■■■ MR T. BULLOCK, TO OWNERS OF HEAVY RICH i LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains L*»nd, m grass, for sale. Very suitable for working with heavy land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Cottage on the AlfordForesfc 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 sold this by auction, 1 am prepared to receive offers for it. Very easy terms. ~~ ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit Trees. /"VNE of the Largest Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainable. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS. Ornamental Trees . IN GREAT YAJW^Ty. Roses LAUOE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. ! CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Class, the Choicest and Best. As we are purely Nurserymen, and do not grow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons nny 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 fc«™lve months we have been compelled to En) irue »»'l H*r«H '<*i our Premises T'<IRKK TfMES m order to meetthe dem*.» l*.>f OUU L.AU »v AND INCREASING MJSfNBWS. This speaks (or itself, and proves eh.it Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz :— BEST FIT- '.BEST STOCK. j BEST WORKMANSHIP j ' ■ ■ AND BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAJI1OII& and OUTFITT RB, EAST STREET, ABHBTTRTON. Stephens 3ros., Market House. "lirE BF.G to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just c W 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, Traoe Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. ••■ • K3ROSKNE—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 Scook. Now is your chance, Selling at English prices. < / . «, , T t i j j CROCkKRY, CROCKERY.—The beat selection to choose from. Just Janded trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially &r WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motfco. STE^HEifS BEOS, Market House



ENTERTAINMENTS "itinlTde Paris WILL OPEN ON MONDAY a* usual, AlUcI Wednesday Instead ot Thursday this week. FIRE! FIReTfIRE! ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE annual social, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST i. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, Starting at 7 p.m., with display of Fire Works. Double tickets, 2s 6d. Extra Ladies, Is • 7*173 Public Notices/ ASHBURTON CoUNT? COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for CUTTING about 10 miles Gorse Fences and GRUBBING Gorse, m three contracts. Specifications at County Council Office. -^ Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m by 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, Augusts. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, §2 County Engineer ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, THIS DAY TUESDAY^ AUGUST 2, 1892. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. Edward" Stephens, " Manager SIXTEEN Hundred Bushels Seed WHEAT (Tuscan) to be Sold. Thoroughly sound and clean. J. BONIFANT, 7 170 Wakanui. "^ F. Olark^ HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Professor Robottom, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. The HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT is under the supervision of Up JFameg Purchase, so well anil favorably known m the trade. 7«W COAL! COAL C COALI MOUNT SOMERS C 0 A L. For Sale BY AM COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. B. KNIGHT. «■!__ Office : WEST STREEP LAZARUS' T3ATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT JL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker aud Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek'a fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NUT DESTROYED. He la, 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 J. T. FORD & CO. -VTEW ZEALAND WOOL S TORES _IN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, HeEKFOKD StKKBT, CHRISTCHritOH. AUCTIONEERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS For the Sale of Stock, Wool, Skins* Hides, Grain, or other Produce. LAND and STATIONS valued and sold either by Auction or Private Treaty. Will attend Addingtou Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Firwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m 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— ROBERT JKFF, Tinwald. v» 0 T, FORD, Auctioneer NEW SHOEING .FORGI& JIT.AOKSMI^g S HOP. FRANK »Al^ V, 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, WAKANUI ROAD, Behind Post Office and Kilworth's shop. He trusts that with good workmanship and strict attention to business to merit a share of public support. Horse a specialty, B 3



The Best Remedy fok Indigestion Norton's Camomile Pills are confident? recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly aIJ the diseases to which we are suHjectt Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthens of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful lonic and gentU perient, are mild m their operation, an<? safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the world. Support Local Industry. —-The Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits and London Mixtures manufactured by Aulsebrook and Co. are equal to beat imported. Where are you going to, my pretty maid To the Storeaf or some Biscuits, sir! she said What kind do you get, my pretty maid ? Why Aulsebbook's Owegos, sir J»she said. TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes Tse Aclse rook Scl -Raising Flour. Cracknell and Digestive Biscuits for invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AULBEBKOOK AND Co. The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. Hysljtp's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Cashel street, Christchurch. N C T ICE. Communications on matters connected with any Department of the Paper, SHOULD NOT be addressed to any member of the staff by name. Letters relating to Advertisements or other Business, to be addressed to THE MANAGER, Literary communications to THF EDITOR. PROSPECTUS OF THE HIMDB BALEI %Rl>B COMPAIY, (limited.) To be registered under "The Companies' Act, 1882." capita!, £300 In 150 shares of £2 each, to be paid as follows :— TEN SHILLINGS PER SHARE ON APPLICA j TION, TEN SHILLINGS PER SHARE ON ALLOT MENT, And the balance m such calls as the Directors for the time being may deem necessary. PROVISIONAL DIRECTORS. Mr Win. Chisnali (Chairman) Hinds. Mr Jas. McKeage. Mr Adam Jackson, „ John Withell, „H. T. Shepherd, , Thos. Holmes, L. Matson, „ J. W. Sawle, „ J. R. Bland,  R. Ennis, „ J. G. Restell. SOLICITOR, Mr R, M. Cuthbertson, BANKERS Union Bank of Australia, Limited. . SECRETARY, PRO. TEM., Mr John McKeague. THIS Company is formed for the pur poses of erecting saleyards for the sale of all descriptions of stock on a site to be chosen mti convenient position near the township of Hinde. The fact that there are no public sale yards between Tinwald and Rangitata shows that this undertaking is highly necessary for the convenience of the dealers as well as the settlers m the dis trict, and the promoters trust that the Hinds farmers will support the venture. It is the intention of the promoters not to allot 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 which are more or less suitable for the erection of the yards. At a public meeting he'd at the Hinds schoolroom on Saturday, July 30, for the purpose of discussing the project, nearly half the shares were subscribed, so that early application is necessary. On the whole there seems no cJoubt that the venture is a sound one, and should commend itself to farmers and others m the district. 8 18 rpENDERS required for additions and JL alterations to As*hburton Wesleyan Church; also 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, August 8. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 7 194 PALMISTRY. MRS McOALLUM, 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, ffift 0 BAPTIST CHURCH. REVS. E. Richard and D. Oolamork will give Evangelistic Addresses, and also advooate the claims of the Canterbury Baptist Association, m the Baptist Church school room, Peter street, on Wednesday evening, August 3, com mencing at 8 p.m. 8 1" "ashburton trotting club. A NNUAL General Meeting. Kelly's J\. Hotel, THURSDAY, 4th instant, 8 P'ir" J. C. DUNQA¥, 17 C.hair*s&n of Coyaro?tfeg. DOMAIN BOABJ). j\ToTlCEisheiebygiY3i\ m t M.sua.«Qe XI of the •* Public Reserves 4# 5 ! 188&," clauses ft and fl, &&! the towmM , Domain w$ hi ge^ W& ft» tiw Aro— {bmtCluK v tRWkY the j 9fchday 6 August, 1892, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on .he following scale, viz:— .. For each Adult ... ... Jm sh Uin. For each Horse ... ... One shilling. Adminssion to Grand Stand Chairman Tinwald Domain Board Tinwald, July 1, W92, 7 * y



Just as we go to press news comes of an extensive fire at Reef ton this morning, which totally destroyed Ryan's Club; Hotel and the stock of Jeffs, storekeeper adjoining, and damaged other properties. Oommenting on the annual report of the New Zealand Refrigerating Company the "Southern Standard" says:—"As the present winter has been an exceptionally favourable one for lamb-bearing ewes, it may confidently be anticipated there will be a high percentage of young sheep coming on during next summer. But we fail to see how the quality suitable for the Home nnrket canbe kept up to the standard, so long as sheep raisers can get—as they got last year 10s a head for ewe lambs six months old. The temptation to realise so handsome a profit at this early age is too much for the breeder to resiet'i and then, with the majority of the young ewes despatched to the shamblts, from what class of mothers will the next season's lambs be reared. Statutory Declaration. —I, Franz Raabc, Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vic toria, Australia, do solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1877, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical assistance. How aver, m spite of all efforts, on the 27tb August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgillivray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called en Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some of their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had h« satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day he s recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract! referred to was first applied, and I make $hjs oleum declaration, etc --Fn^ljif I^sV, Dpqlared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day af October, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven, before me, Moritz Oobiw J.P« ~(Advt.) 2 The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit manufactured by ■ilsebrook and Co K eating's Cough Lozenges cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual n the cure of those dangerous maladies. i One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty iof breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all piiemists m tins Is £d and 3s $)d eac}}' j " CAjxjfjEE " Cyqiifi.-^llluistrated hs ! of *' Caliiope " Cycles for season 1892-#3 is now issued and will be gent post free to any address —Saville'a Cycle Works 98 Colombo Street. The worl<J ia ever rneving on towards ! perfection b,utseldom, attains \t. Oonstyn| 1 improvement is beinoj m.ad.c m evejy I branch Of industry. j n - Bakln- Powders Perfewlon, Uai* v.—- .., Warburg* '■" *" - .->>» i reached m ..., oan fc Be Beat. Tbe Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and five from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, 4SK YQV» OI^OCfiR.H 7121