items of expense which are inseparable from the office of mayor, charges which should properly fall upon the municipal treasury, but which at present must either be paid by his Worship out of his own pocket, or be raised by the undignified means of a public subscrip tion list, The measure, on the whole, seems a sensible one, and it is strange that it should have received so hostile a reception by many local bodies. The principal ground of objection is, we believe, that the Bill prescribes a certain form m which accounts shall be kept, while the local authorities hold that they are entitled to keep their accounts as they please, it is not always easy for a local body to comply all at once with any particular statu tory requisement as to accounts—the Ashburton County Council have only now been able, after a long struggle, to adopt the system of keeping ridings' accounts which is specified by 'the Counties Act, and they have been by no means alone m that difficulty. The Bill will, no doubt, be amended to meet such cases 3 but there is a far greater number of cases where compul sion ii needed to enforce the keeping of proper accounts, and the Bill seems an excellent compendium of the method which should b« adopted by the larger number of local bodies, and an easily understood guide to those responsible for their financial condition.

SPORTING.

THE MELBOURNE CUP.

(PER FRKSS ASSOCIATION.] (Received July 26, 11.55 a.m.) Melbourne, July 26, Realm, Medjidie, and Tirailleur are scratched for the Melbourne Cup.

Terrible Eruptiou.

SANGIER DESTROYED.

" (PKR PRESS ASSOCIATION). Sydney. July 25. Further particulars of the disastrous eruption show that at six o'clock on June 7, the volcano qf Gunong Aroo, on the Island of Sangier, broke out without warning, and for three hours belched forth flames and smoke, ashes and stones. This was followed by a heavy rain of dust and ashes which continued all night, but there were no earthquakes. On the night of the 9th there were heavy rumblings m the mountains, and a alight eruption of mud and ashes, followed again by a terrific rain of debris. The village of Toroeno was covered by ashes, and many houses were crushed by the weight. The plantations were entirely destroyed, and vegetation burned up. The north side of the island is almost demolished, and whole villages were buried. It is believed that the loss of life will be terrific. Many bodies have been al ready recovered, There were tidal waves but the shipping is safe. Several relief vessels have reached the island.

Walking Match in Dunedin.

[mt PRESS ASSOCIATION.] DuNßpiN, July 25. The first of the series of three Walking matches between Joe Scott, champion of the world, and Fred Bowen, champion of Aus? tralia, was commenced th»B afternoon. The lint distance was 50 miles. The match is taking place io the Garrison Hall and the track is 22 laps to the mile. From the start Bowen made the pace warm, and gradually drew slightly away, until finally he was half a mile to the good. Scott made numerous spurt?, feeling his main, but Bowen was going very strong. Scott completed 40 miles m 6 hours 52 minutes 2Q seconds, at which time Bowen had an advantage of 5 minutes 50 seconds. Two laps later on, with Bow«n etill half a mile ahead, Scott retired from the contest badly chafed and bleeding. Bowen kept going to complete the distance, and will not finish till 11.30. Later. Bowen completed 50 miles at about a quarter to twelve, the time occupied being 8 hours 50 minutes 9 seconds. He was heartily cheered. The next match, of twelve houra, takes place next Monday.

POLITICAL.

(FROM OUR PARLIAMENTARY CORRESPONDENT.) W|)£lin(|ton, July 2§. OPQB FJNAIfpiAJ. DE»AT£. Parliamentary business is entirely at a standstill, pending the conclusion of the debate on the Financial Statement, which, according to present appearances, may attend over another fortnight. Ministers ■ hftve"ende«VQuredt so far without success, to get »n arrangement between the Pre mier and the Leader of the Opposition to curtail the debate. So far the Statement has not been wounded m any vital part, the speakers of the Opposition side having merely pricked \t, Jt is acknowledged in '■. deed, to be masterly as well as brilliant. Mp,st of the heavy guns on both sides not yet delivered fire, and as the debate proceeds there is a growing dis i-icliniitioti on their jjart to discharge themselves. Jf one may guage the merits of the Statement by the general opinion expressed m thiscity, persons most willing to det.ct flaws are unable to do co. At any rate I cannot learn that the objectors, m Par-lament or but of it, are prepared with any other scheme, or able to upset the calculations of the Treasurer. ENDOWMENTS AND RESERVES EXCHANGE BILL.

The Minister for Lands has introduced a Bill to regulate settlements, and to Authorise the'exchange of endowments jsfld -pesegvefc; '^Ifc; provides that" 4 the governor may exchange any endowment or reserve with "^ a politic or corporate tio^y for any other land equal m value or jnpre suitable for the purposes, but such exchange must- be sanctioned, by the I<Hs{ bodyinteregfceij. f^O'^ONK HAJfDS. fhe attitude of Messrs Fish and Fisher during the present session is peculiar} and their position anything but enviable. Both have cut the painter from the Government ship, but neither have been received into the opposition fleet, and the two piratical cruisers have'been occupied firing stray shots. Mr Fish is loud, angry, reproachful, and bitterJy sarca&tn. !fl§i« oilier night, when Mr Earnshaw was jitft Up to (follow' Ms an?t'y • harangue (Which .was the raving of *i! disappoiutcl man)j knowing ones expected there would be something of a scene,' as it is understood th'e two jQfentleVnen entertain anything ' bvit frjendlv , feelings towards oii'e anothei-j but Wr Earnsliaw .spoke with btudious moderation, and avoided the abusive tactics of his opponent. It is to be rjspretted that a gentleman of Mr Fish's undoubted ability should have broken with his party and forgotten his ' plodges. The opposition.look on him with distrust. He can only indulge m yam moutUings. Mr fisher's .style is dritereht. • He4s dramatic' «nd "denunciar tory, and nils the role: of a political Jeremiah. He is certainly one of the ablest 1 members of the Housj. Personally 4ne cannot but lilw ),im, b\|t he, too, Ms

turned upon Government with the rage of a disappointed man, and he also plays privat ec and wastes his undoubted talent* m futile and single handed attacks on the strongest Government that ever held power m the colony. He could not rest m Abraham's bosom and the Opposition bosom will have none of him.

TELEGRAPHIC. HOME AND FOREIGN.

'I Ml PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

SIR G. R. DIBBS.

London, July 24. Sir G. R. Dibbs was driven from Cowes to Osborne m the Queen's state carriage, and lunched with a number of persons of eminence, by whom he was warmly congratulated. He stated that he had refused an offer of knight hood from Lord Knutsford, but had accepted when it was conveyed to him under Her Majesty's autograph, and he was made aware that the Queen specially desired to confer the honor upon him.

ANOTHER KNIGHT.

London, July 25. It is probable that Mr Barton, acting-Premier of New South Wales, will be made a K.C.M.G..

CATHOLIC DISABILITY.

Alderman Stuart Knidd, who is a Roman Catholic, declines' to accept the Lord Mayoralty, owing to his ina bility to attend officially at the servicei m St Paul's.

MOROCCO.

The Foreign Minister of Morocco has arrived at Tangier and requested Sir Ewan Smith to resume negotiations, He announced that the Grand Vizier and two commissioners will shortly arrive and awaib Sir E. Smith's pleasure. The British Commissioner declined to have anything to do with them until on apology was offered for the insults he had received at Fez. It is reported that the Sultan nearly fainted at the end of the interview with Sir E. Smith. Kadrid, July 25. Spain proposes to hold a confer ence on the Morocco question. England, Germany and Austria are favorable.

CENTRAL AFRICA.

Zanzibar, July 24. The survivors of Captain Stairs' ex pedition to Katanga have arrived. Stairs died m the Zambesi, and the men were compelled to subsist for a month on ants and locusts. July 25. Arabs on Upper Congo have re volted, and communication between that district and Zanzibar has been cut off*.

BRAZILIAN AFFAIRS.

Rio de Janeiro, July 24. The Brazilian Government have amnestied all political offenders.

A MILITARY OPINION.

Calcutta, July 24, Lord Boberts, Commander-in-Chief m India, thinks it improbable that British troops will have to take m any Continental war, but that it is the primary duty qf England to increase the military defences and strengthen the colonies. He favors the retention of the long service system.

CANADIAN EXPORTS.

Ottawa, July 25. The Canadian exports for this year shew an increase of £3,000,000,

THE AMERICAN LABOR WAR.

Washington, July 24. Mr Carnegia has offered to reinstate the strikers on condition that they would resign connection with the union. Four thousand refused, and were replaced by non*unionists, A boycott is being organised. <- The Daily News " correspondent wires that the strike will develop into a life and death strugf c.

PRESERVATION OF PEACF.

Washington, July 25. Senator Shertnan has introduced a Bill appointing a Commission to confer with other nations upon the constitu tion of a tribunal to arbitrate for the purpose of preserving peace.

FATAL EXPLOSION.

By an explosion m a colliery at Pottsville, eight men were killed, and it is expected that fifteen others will not be rescued,

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland. July 25. Mr Jackson Palnier, JVJ.H.R , met the Northern Railway League to*day, and ex plained the present position with regard to the Stratford route, and the possibili ties of.a. select committee to consider the route being appointed. The members of the League asked Mr Palmer to bring 1 under the notice of the Minister of Works the present condition of the Poroorataro tunnel t the approaches to which were falling into ruin through the recent heavy rains. They .suggested the best way to preserve the tunnel works would be to place it m use by completing the northern portion of the main trunk line to Porijorataro.

M. Keefe, the Auckland amateur oars man, leaves here for Sydney shortly m order to compete with other Australasian oarsmen, intruding S!a isbury,' Sullivan and Kemp, iH a 1 professional sculling handicap;' to be hes on the iparaniiatta, m September. A fire last night destroyed a, house of ten rooms, owned by Wadsworth, cab proprietor, a,t ParnelJ. The building was insured for £200, and t^e furniture for £IQQ, both m the New Zealand office. * John O'Connor, miner, Coromandel, was found dead m a whare. He had shot himself whilst suffering from temporary insanity. A man named Cecil Richard Hervey, died suddenly at Otahuhu. He had been weak and ailing for a week. He was [ formerly Resident Magistrate at Tpji- and was son of Lord Hervey of England:' . A brother, it is understood, is Lord Hervev a clergymaniaf the Church of Englahd and Chaplain to the Prince of. W ales. ; NVj^rad-roN,, July $5. The rainfall for t^eC'tiYenty-^ot^r Fours ending this mornjng, rpco^dp.4 *f li\ e Qbseiv^tfjry. \ss*s Use in,o,r.e than a.ninch, 1 \\i total rainfall .far twenty'flve days of the month is 10'8i inches^ The wind's horizontal velocity was m the last twenty t'our hjjra 400 miles. The Indue trial I3ureau found eniploy ment for 54 men last week. The Bishop of Tasmania preached yesterday m the Wellington Ar^licaq churelies. m aid q£,Sb'4ofonV (NeWfouncl. land fund. l' ' J The li'?avy southern weatheir prevalent during the last three or fotir days pre vents the steamer TerraiioV-a jresunting work on the broken sincle core cabli.' tm boys n^med Bur|en were 4r <?wned

yesterday while crossing the Mungaroa river m a trap. Up to the latest the bodies had not been recovered. ! Dunedin, July 25. Messrs Cuddy and Scott of the Middle Island Dairy Association have returned from a visit to the JNorth Island m the interests of the Association. They were greatly impressed with the dairying capa bilities of many parts ; they were success ful m their efforts to induce the North Island factories to join the Association, and a secretary will be appointed m Wellington to look after the North Island, interests.

Imperial Politics.

Imsr press association]. London, July 24. Lord Salisbury, the Duke of Devon shire, and Mr J. Chamberlain paid an official visit to the Queen yesterday. The "Irish Times" considers that there are signs that Mr Gladstone is disinclined to redeem his pledges, London, July 25. The Balkan States have sent con gratulations to Mr Gladstone on his success. (Received July 26, 10.50 a.m.) I It is stated that the Unionists are arranging for an early discussion of Mr Gladstone's want of confidence motion, which is expected to be moved on August 9.

THE MARKETS.

PEJt PKKSS ASSOCIATION. London, July 23. The English wheat marked is steady; (he Continental has changed a little for the worse; American dull. London, July 25.  The New Zealand Loan arid Mercantile Agency debentures are at a premium of £3.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.)

(Received July 26, 10,50 a.m.)

CRUELTY TO CHILDREN.

London, July 25. Rev. Mr Cotton has been sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and mulcted m a fine £400 for ill-treating children m a Curragh orphanage, County Kildare.

SIR G. R. DIBBS.

The "Financial News" states that Sir G. R. Dibbs was knighted m compen sation for the failure of his mission.

BARON HIRSCH'S EMIGRANTS.

Lamentable accounts have reached here of the condition of the Jewish immigrants sent from Russia to the Argentine Republic by Baron Hirsch.

VANDERBILT'S YACHT SUNK.

New York, July 25. Vanderbilt's yacht, while cruising m American waters, was run down by a steamer. The family, who were on board, were rescued before the vessel sank.

THE STRIKERS' WAR.

Fick, the manager of Carnegie's mills, who was shot, is likely to recover from his wounds. On the attempted assasain being taken into custody two dynamite cartridges were found m his mouth, and it is believed he intended to commit suicide. The accused is thought to be a crazy anarchist. -Re peated attempts have been made to poison the whole of Fick's family, One hundred and fifty of Carnegie's employees m Dugnesne have struck, m sympathy with those already out at Homestead.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 26, 11.55 a.m.)

THE GILBERT GROUP.

Sydney, July 26. The only objector to the establish ment of a protectorate over the Gilbert group by Great Britain was the King of Butaritari Island, who said an American cruiser would shortly visit the island and take possession of it, No notice was taken of the objection.

TJEJE BROKEN HILL STRIKE

The Trades and Labor Council have voted 4350 m aid of the Broken Hill strikers, Melbourne, July 26. The Ballarat miners have voted £500 to the Broken Hill strikers.

STORM WARNING.

Brisbane, July 26. New Zealand shipping interests are warned that barometrical disturbances exist approximately 56 degrees south 178 wast. This is identical with the storm first predicted or. July 8. Rough weather is also likely to ensue between .Bluff and 160 degrees west.

THE SMALLPOX.

Adelaide, July 26. The Government are prosecuting tho captain and surgeon of the Oroya m connection with the smallpox out break.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

'Jtthe Miing-artr* lllror Welltncton, July 2J. Particulars of the drowning accident at Mungarca show that Mr and Mrs Thomas | Burrell, teceot arrivals from India, with their two children, George three and a half years, an J Joseph six years, were crossing the ford, when the trap was washed away. Mr Bnrrell reached tie river bar,k safely, and Mrs Burrell clutched a log afcer being driven two chains down the river, but nothing has been seen of the children s^nce &earoh parties are o^t,

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIaN t TUESDAY, JULY 20, 1893



Jonn Orr ancj. Cpj 4 EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RWTAIIj IRONMONGERS, HARDWARE MtiKUHANTS, AND GENERAL IMPORTERS. INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS, WFIOH THEY AMT NOW OFFERING AT * Irowesi Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHRURTON. v - BLACKSMITHS', WHEEL WRIGHTS', CX)ACHBUILDBBS V AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL GHEAPEK THAN KVE R. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, ORATES, LAMPS, FENDERS. *' -FIRE-IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, OUTUHtY, AND FURNISHING GOODS,- GUNS, AMMUNITION AND SPORTS MEN'S REQUISITES. WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE. CL.OVI£EtM, 1 Our Stocks of Cloven will be landed m a few days, Quality is described as : - Superfine. Samples ; with Quotations, on application. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. -";■'>■. aUj WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWBEI>S,? AT SPECIAL PRICES 1 t\ TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF TRBE-3 THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF ~ ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS anall OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY ake. FOLLUWWQ DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—AU Wool Colonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio 30s, special price 18s ©d. for dress of twelve yards. f<ot 2—All Wool Colonial Dresa Tweeds, forty-tour inches wide, tn Plain Colour* usual price 33s 3d, special prbe J3 Os for dress of seven yards. t<ofc 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price_33f 9d. special price £338*0tl for dress of seven yards. READY-3IADE CtiOXJHIIVCS SECTION. 97 Men's AU Wool Colonial Tweed Suite, usual price 49s 6d, apodal prioe 35s «3<i each. • r . 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, usual price 36a 6d and 49s 6d, special prices %£sh and 35s €J{l each. : 4? YO» hlld n ag nd foTW Sdlacn:^ l PriCe" ** *"" "" M Pric-» 112 Par of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Troueere, usual price Us 0d BDeei&l priced** llclperpßir. - ' ' *^ 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual nrioa Ife AA special price 1«H 6d per pair. ' m 1W M eLANKETIS AJSI> FLAINNP^LS 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 26 por cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes ami qualities. " ■ SHOPPING BY POST. By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and thonsh living m the most distant oountry dirtricr, you can hare all tho advantages of purchasing at>ur Establishment broujrht to Ton* very door. T * LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT] The Lettei Order Department is how under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personalvisit is made The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and populark CheaD ~* Prices, are thus brought witbiii the reach of all. 4 * ¥ PLEASEINOTE—Good* sent m execution of Post Orders,*if not approved, . can be returned. W. STRANGE MD GO., Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. t J BISHOP S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, r TANCRED STREET, c _______ THE steadily increasing demand for the abovp.Brand shows they are still m -'■: popular as ever With the tahburton public' X. A LARGE STOCK ALWAYS ON HAND. : - BOOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. PLEASE NOTE NEW ADDRESS— J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STOHB, TANURBD /STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, _____^ Manager. Stephens Bros., : Iflarket ITonse. * WE BKG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which wa hrn ju«t M Imported direct from the Tea Growers' Association, anl will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tin '■■ 1 Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. * ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- _ 1 Plough Shares. Hornshy's . and Ransoms' and Siim' Plousjh Chains, Tree* P Chains, Plough Lines, Goree Knives, Gorso Grabbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks. Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KSROSKNE—Must dear afeOosfto miiko room for further shipments. Yen Finest Quality, . •■"""X r LAMP 3 and Lamp Fittings all Reduced m price to clear before end of tho season GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. , ..«■-. 8 .. ; CROCKERY, CROCKERY. wThe best selection to choose from. Just landed - trom the Home Potteries. Bought sivecially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. : TOWN CUSTOV 4 ERS waited up<«n for Orders. Country Orders apecialfr J attended to, '  '-- .-..,; . * - XT WB eUARANTBK TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto, T n MyrJcet Home, f



TREES. TREES. TREES*. Jameis Porter, The well-known" Nurseryman of so many years' standing, ALLENTON, ASHBUBTGN, HAS now on Sale ready for Planting, at Greatly Reduced Prices, consisting of 1 — Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Teaches, Apricots, Nectarines, Quinces. Many of the above are new sorts which I have imported from America and England at considerable expense. Others which I have proved by long experience to be uusuitable for ouUivation, I have dis oardecl. MV APPLE TREES are all twice grafted on the Northern Spy and Winter Majetin Stocks, which have been proved beyond all doubt to be blight proof. Those m want of good, clean, well-grown Fruit Trees can rety on getting good value for the}? mopey. I have about XCA,GOft Cuuressus Macro carpa, qne *yid two, years old, All have been, twice cut under, and should give every satisfaction to those about to plant. Also;~Thous»nds of Forest Trees, Pinus Insignis, one and two years old, Silver Birch, Abies Menziesii, Abies Douglassii, Wnite Spruce. Also, a grand Jin© o| the Best Gooseberries an I Cwrants m cultiyatyM(v Ornamental Trees and Shrubs ; also, Rosas m great variety. J haye the largest and mo3t complete oUeetion of Chrysanthemums m ftew Jgealand. All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Catalogues on. application. Orders may be loit at W. C, Davis',



BANK OF PWJfiVTa WAIES Established 1817. Incorporated by Act of Council as a Bank ot Issue, Discount, Deposit, and Exchange. 4 uthorised Capital £3,000,000. Paid-up . Capital £1,250,000. Reserve Fund £990,000 T7V)R the transaction of General X* Banking Business this Bank will open at RAKAIA on THURSDAY, 14th July instant, and, thereafter, once a week, on each succeeding Thursday. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. i*. Rhtn<l, j IXSPKCTOR. Christchurch, July 11,189. 7 76



F. Clark, HAIRDRESSER and TOBACCONIST, HAS re-opened m Shop hitherto occupied by Processor Robottom, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. - The : HAIRDRESSING DEPARTMENT is under the supervision of Mr James Purchase so well and favorably known m; the trade. 7*94



JTOHIV O BEBTELL, In conjunction with the v RKW ZEAIAXn lOAH * 9IKH CAiIIUI! A«BWCV CO, Kd. ! JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer, Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers^ L^u,4 Financial Agents, &£•» prepared to tranfjact E^r»^ anii Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES EmsMtvisrs, No Comnn^ion on Advances, and at the LOWEST OPRRENT RATES OF INTEREST



JOHN G> RKSTJBIiIi, GRAIN <fc WOOL STORES, . WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT* &o. CASH EUKCHASEB OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, etc. COMMOPIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "5k Mliß— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRIOES. AGSNT 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, t*£.



THE FIRE. James McGregor HAS RE-OPENED IN SHOP AND SALOON NEXT DOOR TO FORMER PREMISES, OBR'S JBTJII^DHVOS, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE—The Damaged part of the Stock, consisting of Fipes, Tobacco, Cigars, Brurbes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc., FOR SALE AT ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE OBTAINED. 7 49



FIRB! FIKJE! GBEAT SALVAGE SALE OF DRAPEKY. SLIGHTLY DAMAGED BY REMOVAL AND WATm COMMENCING FRIDAY, AT TEN O'CLOCK, AT S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s. IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORE'S CHEAP SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. IHI WKOJLH JBOQT STOCK Off Messrs Edwards* Bennetts, A Co., CHRISTORURCH. IS BEJIN«: SLAUGHTERED AT A SjACRIjFIOE. ' 0,.i BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, 1* 6d, la 9d, Is lid WORTH I>OCTBIL,E THE MOISEYj LADIES' BOOTS FROM 4a PER PAIR. AJL:L^C LAS SE S OF GOODS GREATLY REDUCED ANDREW ORR. i * .... ..'.■.... ■',-.■. SATISFACTION. I"\URIKfG the laafc twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extond 1 J our Premises THREE TJMBS m order to meet the demauds of OUR LARiE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves that Customers appreciate the inducements we &ive, viz ; — BEST FIT- :BEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP AND BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYIAN TAILORS and OUTFITT RS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Kkating's Cough Lozengks cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testimony states that no other medicine is so effectual n the cure of those dangerous maladies. One lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving difficulty of breathing they are invaluable. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists m tins la id and 3s 9d each



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■Bfepw u.ss.,cc U.S.S CO . [| x| UN4QN. STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SaTiTfrom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed uesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. '■ Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday, "miles & go Agents for ishburto



EXTRAS TAUGHT— MUSIC AND SINGING. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN . ' ON ' ■■'.-■' SATURDAY AFTERNOON From twq to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. ? Cahsthenic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at the School, East Street



KINDEKGAETEN 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.



LAZAKUS' OATENT SYSTEM OF SIGHT L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTOS, ». -SAJLH2I*:, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Tests and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is prepared as hitherto to Correctly Test and Pit anyone with LAZARUS' 4* SPECIALITE "SPECTACLES, Anew system of Measuring, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99



ENTERTAINMENTS '"FIRE* FIRE! FIRIT ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE autshjax social, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, Starting at 7 p.m., with display of Fire Works. Doable tickets, 2s 6d. Extra Ladies, Is. 7*173 Kink;,l»c Paris. mHURSDAY and MONDAY EVEN- L INGS. SATUKDAY AFTER NOONS for ladies and children 6d, skates Free/ Brass Band every Thursday Even* i"g- Public Notices. mENDERS are invited till 4 p.m., of X MONDAY, the 25th insr,., for the ERECTION OF PREMISES for the New Zealand Clothing Factory. Plans and specifications to be seen at the Temporary Premises of the JSew Zea land Clothing Factory, where Tenders, sealed and marked "Tender," mnst be sent as above. — JAMES HISLOP, 7 112 Architect, Dunedin. N O T I C E. FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Mr W. C. Da vis'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 ovi 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. HARDtEY.



MR T. BULLOCK. TO OWNERS OF HEAVY RICH LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains Lend, m grass, for sale. Very svitable for working with heavy land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—-Cottage on tbe Alford Forest ' Road, at present occupied by Mr Thomas j Painter. Possession on Monday, 18th i inst. TO LET—Cottage of four rooms just off the Wakanui Road; rental 4s per week. FOR SALE.—23^ Acres, close to town, 1 nice little Homestead. MRS WEYMOUTH ROBERTS' Property, Cox Street.—Not having sold this by auction. 1 am prepared to receiv« offers for it. Very easy terms.



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