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MR GLADSTONE.

London, August 2. Mr Gladstone passed a good night. RITUALISM. The Privy Council have endorsed all the rulings of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the ritualistic case against the Bishop of Lincoln. THE BONAPARTE DIVORCE, In the Bonaparte divorce case Clovis Bonaparte obtained a dissolu tion of marriage, the court holding that his wife's previous divorce was a fraud. RUSSIAN AGGRESSION. Information is to hand that Russia baa re-occupied the Pamirs up to the Hindoo Koosb, and established posts at Ahlachand Trjarman.

NOVEL ROTKL-KEFPING.

The Bishop of Chester, m a letter to " The Times," suggests that the County Councils should reform and manage hotels supported by the rates necessary. He believes this plan would lessen pau perism and crime.

THE VICTORIAN AGENT GENERAL.

Mr Munro, Agenifc-General for Vic toria, is m Scotland.' He says he has no fear of an enquiry into his connec tion with the Real Estates Bank. It if believed he intends to return to Vic toria.

SIR GEORGE GREY.

The "Standard" reviewing Sir George Grey's career describes him as a brave and steadfast leader who has left big mark on New Zealand.

PRINCE BISMARCK.

Berlin, Augusts. The " Tageblatt " says that Prince Bismarck ha* caused a sensation by demanding the abolition of absolutism. The country is responding to his call with enthusiasm. .

FATAL OIL EXPLOSION.

Washington, August 2. An oil train was wrecked by a col liiion at Ohio city. Two hundred people gathered to watch the scene of the accident, when an oil tank ex ploded, 'killing twenty and injuring many other*. BIGHT HOURS. President Harrison states he will give his sanction to any measure limiting the hours of laborers and mechanics on public works to eight.

BULGARIAN PROGRESS.

Sofia, August 2. The liberty of the press has been re stored m Bulgaria.

AUSTRALIAN.

Sydney, August 3. Scott, a director m the Australian Banking Company, has been arrested on a Charge of conspiracy.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, August 3. The officers of the Auckland Tabernacle recommend the Church to call the Rev. jf. Blake, of Kew, Melbourne, to the pastorate. At the Presbytery the clerk said a letter had been received m relation to the invitation to Messrs Moody and Bankey to visit New Zealand, stating they found It impossible to do so. It was de cided to write to the Rev John NcNeil, the Scotch evangelistic preacher, to visit i the colony. The men working on the Mok*u Co operative railway works are collecting in formation as to the most suitable blocks m the King country ior settlement under the Small Farm Association system. There is only one small block available m Government hands,, but too far from the failwayline. Wellington, August 3. Judge Riohmond to-day refused the in junction applied for by W. Stokes, of Christcnurch, against Davenport and Sons, Wellington, restraining the latter from manufacturing lead headed nails, on the ground that Stokes* specification Wit Ml. Costs on the middle scale were allowed. Dunedin, August 3. Th> Dunedin Presbytery have in itruoMd the Moderator to forward to the Hon. Mr Stewart the following resolu tion—" The presbytery affirm their con viction of the urgent necessity for rein traducing the Bible into the State schools j nadir the sanction of a timetable and ootuwience clause,*' • At the annual meeting of the Refriger ating Company, Mr John Roberts, chair man, m moving the adoption cf the re port said that a loss had been made on the year's operations of £1917, owing to the purchase of sheep to fill engagements. The Eiderslie and Fifeshire had been chartered severa} years ago, and by doing Bg. the freight onn^utton had been re ducea. As sheep Were not brought for ward the company had to buy when prices here were high and frozen mutton low, or become liable for dead freight, which would have involved a heavier loss, Al though t^e freea'ng yata h^d been re duQ^d mstead of increa,sea, m the output ty*s reverse had been the case, and there had been a falling off of 72,700 carcases iq Oitnar.il and 63,000 at Burnside. The exceptionally fine grass seaman, fwd the grtjin whish h%d beaii m^de on, flocks was because for this. He referred with re gret to the fact that the shareholders had not endorsed the action taken by himself and Mr BrylQie last year to sell the works as a going concern to Nelson Bros. Mr \. C. Begg and Mr E. B. Cargill were re-elecked directors. |fr garfiwj R.11f., gave iudgme«t to day m the pase brov|Bht agains^ W. C. Smith,' Secretary of the Refrigerating poiiipany, m which lie was charged with neglecting to register the refrigerating works under the Factory Act. He said tipf while he considered many of the ppvision^i of the Act were unsuitable 4ij4 gquldnpt apply, and the operation of t^e Act amfaarad Ukelv to oe more prpupiefQtn.e than Beneficial, he must coiiyict. A fine of Is and co^ts was imposed. In the case of Wylie, correspondent m the Thomson divorce case, wl q was ar rested yesterday, a rule niqi was grated to-day v|qr his 4ißPhWfi» on c S roul>^ tna.t tqe warrant was defective.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received August 4, 10.45 a.in ) Lo:pcp, August 3. Ifotts delated Surrey by four pickets, thus'winning both matches this seasoiu Sjixty' thousand'p3°,p]e the laatcb.

Railway Servants Society.

ANNUAL MEETING.

» Wellington, August 3. At last evening's sitting, the president regretted that the Railway Commisssoners had not seen their way to allow members of the railway service to attend the con ference, and he heartily thanked those members of the House ot Uepresentatives who had generously come forward and The general secretary reported the society m a sound financial condition, and that the membership was increasing. The rules were considered, and alterations made to the effect that con tributions to the death benefit fund be increased from 6d to Is (subject to the approval cf the local branches;; and that members who leave the railway service may remain members of the society and participate m the death benefit fund so long as they continue their contributions Tne insurance scheme was considered at length, the following resolution being car ried :—" The conference disapproves of any scheme of insurance affecting railway employees being dealt with by Parliament unless the same has been previously examined and approved of by a majority of the representatives of the employees duly and freely elected by themselves at a meeting m conference, such conference to consist of society or non-society men as the society may elect; this conference therefore, protests against legislation m this direction until the foregoing con ditions have been fulfilled." It was de cided to forward the resolution to the Premier and Railway Commissioners. This morning the conference passed a resolution uraing the appointment of a board of appeal m each centre to adjudi cate en grievance.", to consist of three members, nominaced respectively by the Minister of Public Works, the Commis sioners and the railway servants. It was also resolved to urge the Government to pass the Consolidation Bill. Inyircakgill, August 3. At a meeting of railway employees held here to-night the following resolutions were unanimously carried.—(l) That this meeting ia opposed to the insurance clauses m the proposed Civil Service BiU, and that the proposed Bill formulated by the Railway .Commissioners is more suit able to railway employees ; (2) That a copy of the resolution be forwarded to the Commissioners.

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

A meeting of the Committee of the Tinwald Racing Club was held at Stone's Tinwald Hotel on Tuesday evening. G. H. Franks wrote explaining the circumstances attending the entry and non-scratching of the horse Balrooney at last race meeting. The explanation was satisfactory, and it was decided that the horse and previous owner be removed from the forfeit list. Conditions for new contract for work ing the totalisator at the Club's race meetings for the nexb three years were decided upon; tenders to be called at a later period. It was decided to order a copy of the " New Zealand Turf Register." Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association were received. Programme for the annual race meet ing, on January 2, 1893, was considered, and finally adopted as,.follows:—Hurdle Handicap, 20 soys, ona mile and a half ; Maiden Plate, 20 soys, one mile ; Tinwald Cup Handicap, 55 soys, one mile and a half; Trotting Handicap, 30 soys, three miles,* Welter Handicap, 30 soys, one mile ; Novel Kace, 25 soys, five furlongs ; Flying Handicap, 30 soys, six furlongs; Hurry Scurry, 10 soys, four furlongs. The 1 total of the stakes given is £220, an in crease of £26 on last year's amount, the Cup, Trot, Welter, Novel and Flying being each increased by 5 soys. No in crease was made m the nomination and acceptance fees. Several other matters, including a ques tion of an unpaid totalisator ticket, were dealt with, and the Committee adjourned for a fortnight, when * general meeting of the members will be held.

Imperial Politics.

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London, Augnst2. The division on the want of con fidence motion is expected to take place on August 11. The Conservatives hare been unsuc cessful m their endeavor tO attach the ParaeUite section to them. It is said that the Conservative members propose to object to Mr M. I Davitt taking the oath on the ground that he has not completed his sentence of a term of imprisonment for alleged treason. There is considerable excitement m Douglas, Isle of Man, owing to a re port that Mr Gladstone proposes, under his Home Rule system, to annex the Isle to Ireland. London, August 3. Election petitions have been lodged against the return of Messrs Isaacson (Stepney) and iFrioe and Jones (Montgomery),

Proceedings m the Legislative Council yesterday were of no interest. The Council adjourned till Wednesday, In the House of Representatives the Committee on the agricultural and pastoral industries was set up, and the debate on the Financial State ment proceeded, being again adjourned. Oar report is held over. A general meeting of the Ashburton Prohibitiqu is called for to-morrow e^euinjj at the Hall. The returns of the Ashburton Hospital for the montfi of July 1892 all as follows :— In Hospital July 1, 12 patients ; admitted during the month 10: discharged 12—re maining 10. The matron of the Hospital wishes to acknowledge with thanks the receipt of papers from Misses Bishops and Grukb ; also books aad papers from Mr Henry Zander, The of Ohjisfcohweh is returning from Australia by the Wakatipu, which sailed from Sydney for Wellington yester day. His Lordship is reported to greatly benefited m health by his trip.

THE ASHfitJRTON GTTAkDIAKtt TfItTRgDAY, AUGUST 4, 1808



SAVED FOH THE FIRE, i; SALE 'at , • "THE CORNER" o \l/E ARE OFFERING a large quantity of Heavy Dress. Cloths (priocipaQj^ W Greys and Maroons) formerly U2d per yard for 7W per yard. Ladies requiring a good useful Dress or School Dresses for their Girls should see this line. A line of Gents' White Shirts, all sizes, formerly 5a 6d, for 3s 9d. Ladies' Ulsters, this season's shapes, formerly 18s 6d, for 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Tweed Trousers (striped) formerly 10s 9d, for 7s lid. The above are all Warehousemen's clearing lines, and cannot be replaoed*ander the regular prices. ALTHOUGH ALL OUR GOODS ARE NEW AND FRESH, ' (IZt V ■"7 ', ""' NEVER HAVING LEFT THE BUILDING DURING THE LATE FIRE, They are Offered at Prlcei to * Compete with Damaged Goods. W. H. COLLIER. | '■"■i John Orr and Co. f EAST STREET. [WHOLESALE AND RETAIL IRONMONGERS, ;'% HARDWARE MERCHANTS, AND I GENERAL IMPORTERS. ■■ o « INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIKO STOCKS, WBICH TH^Y ABB '- NOW OFFERING AT '- Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. jr , BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDBBS 1 AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAPEN THAN EVJSJEI. ( Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS FIRE IRONS, ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, CUTLERY, ; AND FURNISHING GOODS, GUNS, J AMMUNITION AND SPORTS- ' * MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE. CLOVUiK.», " Udr Stocks ot Clovers will be landed m a few daye, Quality is described as ? Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. *"" T _ _i .» wool. Wool. Wool. I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES, without Commission, upon the ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL FOR SALE in ,y Ashburton or elsewhere. " : D. THOMAS, Ashburton, > ———— , _ 'JT CLOVERS, TURNIP, & RAPE SEEDS. If "TV/TV SEASON'S SUPPLY of the above has just arrived per s.s. uMatautau,' lyX from the Celebrated Seedheuse of MESSRS HUIST& SON, LONDON, | AND lAM PREPARED TO SUPPLY FARMERS AT LOWEST % > RATES, compatible with good quality. MY OLOVER, TURNIP, AND RAPE SEEDS -^ Have l>een specially selected, and are equal in quality to those which 1 have ! [ been Helling during the last four years, and which have given ao much ',j, satisfaction. As a matter of fact they are the , ;-j| BEST IMPORTED SEEDS IN THE MARKET. j* I can also supply BEST COLONIAL RYEGRASS, tree from -|r Hairgrass, cleaned by my new machine, each bag containing seven bnshela ;;|; ■ ■ ' '■?**' INSPECTION INTITED. QUOTATIONS FORWARDED || D. THOMAS, Ashburton. ?? FOR SALE. . Cement. Cement. In Quantities from On« to|One Hundrwl Casks—Cheap. ■ ;| D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. ?| D. THOMAS. t ij Late of Matson, Cox, and Co) ..„ w AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND AOENI,;. VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BRQKKft, J| - ASHBURTON. , "■,.&' ■J| •■'■." " '$* L(»ANS NEGOTIATED. .. ' ll WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately a* FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays [ij SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. , • , -Va GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission} ' ' JH CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. ■■ ■ AGENT FOR— -;[h . Matson and Co, Christchurch , .iM Colonial Investment Company, Diinedin . . ;c| .' < National Mortgage Company, Christchurch 'fg. Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch ' \p| Murton and White's Sheep Dip , ■ „ -Jj]jk Brantford Reaper and Bidder - /|H London and Lancashire Insurance Company . ||1 Graham's Foot Rot Composition ' 'ma • Redwood's Scaly Blight Specific „ --5H Wright, Stephenson, and Co, Dunedin ijl Planet Jupiter Garden wA Field Tools. . . ij Di THOMAP, Arfiburtmi, M



WtfTATI BUSH SAW MILLS. Seventeen miles North of Dunedin To Architects, Builders and Contrac tors. TTAVING secured the Extensive ■•*-*■■■ Bush at W aitati, where we have just completed our Mills and Tramway to the Railway Station, ; We are prepared to Deliver Timber and Mining Props, Direct at Railway Stations, North and South of Watati, thus saving to Ous tomers Middlemen's Profits. Large Stocks of Doors and Sashes. FINDLAY AND" MURDOCH, t Dunedin. • HENRY ZANDER Cloyers. Cloyers. CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WHITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSIKE TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, 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 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 Byegrass and Cocksfoot on application, i A COMPLETE STOCK OP GROCERIES, TEAB, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE .. In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description. HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ANE CHICKWHEAT. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY ZiANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —AGENT FOR~ Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Society



F. Clark, 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 HAIRDREBSING DEPARTMENT is under the supervision of Mr James Purchase bo well ami favorably known m the trade. 7*94 BANK Of tfEWMH MB " 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. Peserve Fund £990,000 TjlOR 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 G. Rhlnd, inrspscron. Christchurch, July 11,189/. 7 7 JONDERGABfSs SCH OOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES OUSSEN & GRAT, 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 SATUKDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS. Calisthenic Exercises mad«> 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 are 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 U 4 p.m. A. T. ROBOTTOM, Photographer, Moore street, (Opposite Royal Hotel). 7t159 ~~ mbTtTbullook. "to owners of heavy rich LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains Lsnd. m grass, for sale. Verysritable for working with heavy land. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET.—Cottage on the AlfordForest Road TO LET.—Cottage and about \ acre and on East Belt; rental 3s per week. FOR SALE 23J 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. NOTICE. . FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Mk W. C. Davis's premises at the cornar, 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 UNual. 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. BARDLET,



SATISFACTION. DURING the last twelve months we hare been compelled to Enlarge and Extend our Premises THREE TIMES m order to meet the dema*ula of OUR LAR X AND INCREASING BUSINESS, This speaks for itself, and proves that Customers appreciate the inducements we 1 give, viz:— BEST FIT- BEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAIIiORS and OUTFITT Ri, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Stephens Bros., market House. WE BEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just Imported direct from the Tea Growers Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. "Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Hornsby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Trwe Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Knives, Gone Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spaded, Forks, I Hay Knives, and Bluestone. . KSROSENE—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 Seasons Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at I English prices. ; • ; CROCKERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed from the Borne Potteries, Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting. TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to. WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEPHENS BItOS, Market Home



Public Notioes. PALMISTRY. MRS McOALLUM, Palmist, will be in Ashburton for a few days from TUESDAY. August 2.' and may be consulted as before at her rooms, at the Commercial Hotel. B§lo JPUBLIO NOTICE. Mr JVJNarsdeii, Late driver and groom fox Mr Newman, tf 7ISHES to notify to the public of VV Ashbwrton, that he has taken over the Cab belonging to Mr Dalley, and that he will commence to RUN THE CAB on and after AUGUST 4, and hopes by strict attention, civility, and despatch to receive a fair share of patronage. N.B,—Orders for Cab may be left at Mr H. G. Flower's place of business, 8*23 EAST STREET. EVENING CLASSES. ENGLISH, Latin, French, and Greek. Classics, Mathematics, Book-keep ing, etc. Candidates coached for Matricu lation and Civil Service. MUSI C.—Pianoforte and Singing Classes. For terms, etc., apply D. JONJtS, 8 2<S Catholic School, TENDERS. ! mENDERS are invited for the plough- JL ing of 900 acros of land, on the Lagmhor Estate. Tenders to be sent m by noon of TUESDAY, August 9, and all particulars can be obtained from DONALD McLEAN, B§2o Lagmhor. THE FIRE. James McGregor Will return to his former premises, which are being completely refitted, IN A FEW DAIS. ' ORR'H BTJIUDTTSGm, EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE—The Damaged part of the Stock, consisting of Fipes, Tobacco, Cigars, Brushes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc., FOR SALE AT ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE OBTAINED, as so damaged stock will be removed to the reconstructed premises. IVT HYWEAR SLOPS, YV when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. E. Dowlc Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the Public Benefits no 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, ARCADE. LAZARUS'~~~~ OATJSNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT L TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT FOR ASHBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. The case of Teats and Lenses were m Mr Salek's fireproof safe at the t'inie of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He w.i» d prepared as hi* 1-- Tee*"-*" —'"«to to Correctly . «uu 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. FRAN TIT T> A* Ju 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, WAKANO 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 shoeing a specialty 8§ SEED POTATOES AND EHUBAEB EOOTB. 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 ROOrS of best varieties grown. A. W. Randell, 8*22 TOWN HALL. 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 "VARIETY. Roses LARGE 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 m»y rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exh,ibftio« or other purposes, Thos. Scaly, ! NURSERYMAN, j RIVERBANK, ASHBURTON,



The Aahburton Lodge of Freemasons meets at the Masoaic Hall, Tancred stieet, to morrow evening. ENTERTAINMENTS Rink de Paris WILL OPEN ON MONDAY as usual, And Wednesday Instead ot Thursday this week. FIRE! FIRE! FIRE; ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE 4\\ll4L SOCIAJL, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, THURSDAY, AUGUST 4. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION, Starting at 7 p.m., with display of Fire Works. Double tickets, 2a 6d. Extra Ladies, 1$ ) [ 7*173 Public Notices. ST- STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, i ASHBURTON. MEETING of Parishoners to consider question of building Church Room m Hampstead j FRIDAY, August 5, at 7.30 p.m. 8 32 WANTED TENDERS for CUTTING and GRUBBING about 80 chains of Corse Fences. Tenders received up toAOGUSTI2. Apply, H. T. SHEPHERD, Bt3l Baling. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. T3UBLIC Notice is hereby given that ■*■ at its next meeting, to be held on AUGUST 29, it is the intention of the Upper Ashburton Road Board to strike and levy the undermentioned rates. In the Lagmhor Ward § of a penny m theJE. In the Westerfield Ward £of a penny m the £, In the Forks Ward * of a penny m the£. In the Winchmore Ward S of a penny Inthe£. * In the Allenton Ward J of a penny m the£, In the Dromore Ward A of a penny m the£. For the year beginning on the Ist day of April, 1892, and ending on the 31st day of March, 1893, payable m one sum on September 15, 1892. And that the rate book is now open for inspection daring office hours, at the Road Board office?, Thomas buildings, West Street Ashburton. By order, tJOHN DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburto, August 4,1892. 8 35 ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge, will be held m the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on AUGUST 5, 1892, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. H. A VESTY, 8 33 Secretary. CLOVER AND GRASS SEEDS. MY new Season's Seeds having now arrived, I am prepared to supply Farmers and others with COCKSFOOT, COWGRASS, ALSYKE, RAPE, RY ""GRASS, RED CLOVER, WHITE CLOVER, TIMOTHY, RIB GRASS, KTC> 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 them as being un surpassed by any m the market. Seed Wheat, Oats, Barley, Cape Barley, «tc. » ; Westell, \ViSST STREET ASHBURTON. 8 28 ~— PROSPECTUS "' OFTHB HIID 3 ft ALE YARDS 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 PER SHARE ON ALLOT MENT, 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,  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. fpHIS Company is formed for the pur- JL poses of erecting saleyards for the sale of all descriptions of stock on a site to be chosen m a convenient position near the township of Hinds. The fact that there are no public sale yards between Tinwald and Rangitata shows that this undertaking is highly necessary for the convenience pf the dealers as well as the settlers m the dis trict, and the promaters 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 held 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 doubt that the venture is a sound one, and should commend itself to farmers and others m the district. 8 18 IMPORTANT NOTICE. "\^R ROBERT^ Surgeon Dgntfet, jyjL'* (English training). Complete sets,'£7 10s. Very best work guaranteed, 111-fitting $ets re-modeUed. Fillings, gas, &c. Extractions Is. Opposite lalWtyne'a, C ashel street, Chrifrtchurch,



"Calliope" Cycles.—lllustrated lis of " Calliope " Cycles fop season 1892-93 is now issued and Wjll be pent post free to any address—Saville's Cycle Works 93 Colombo Street. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit .manufactured by A ilaebrook and Qo •'lJon'fc put off uiatU to-morrow the pleasures of to-day, but ride a ' Calliopes I Bicycle at once." Illustrated price list Saville's. Ooloinbo, street Christcliurch ; The world is ever moving on towards perfection butscldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made vi every branch of industry, but in Bakmg Powders Perfection has been reached in Warburton's Can t Be Beat. The Best Tea IN THE WOELD. HF»iiipirfieylfliHt NINIAN HrsX(.)P, and CO., Tea Importers, L 438 Cashed street, Ch<j§toburch,