atone, "Ministry send congratulations," IHK »DWARDS' CASE. The cost of the Edwards appeal i shown by a return to have been £1070 3s 6d. The fees of counsel m London were £500, fees Sir R. Stout £105, fee Mr Vo^el, solicitor, and junior counsel ( £78155, costs Crown solicitor £125 7a, disbursements Crown solicitor £1117», i reporting £73 ss, passages Hansard reporters £13 12s, printing £152 7s 6d.

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LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

tWEUJITOTOK, July 26. The Council met at 2.30 p.m. OYSTER FISHERIBS BILL. The Oyster Fisheries Bill passed its final stages without debate. The Council rose at 3 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2.30 p.m. IMPREST SUPPLY. An Imprest Supply Bill for £258,500 was passed through all its stages. .',<■- REPLIES TO QUESTIONS. Replying to Sir John Hall, the Premier said that the reason why several returns ordered by the House to be printed were not laid before the House, was owing to the impossibility of getting the work done m the Government Printing Uffice although a large number of extra hands had been taken on this session. Some discussion took place, several members contending that if the Govern ment Printing Office cen'd not perform the work, it should be distributed amongst the printing offices m various parts of the colony. Replying to Mr Allen, Mr Seddon said that the Railway Commissioners had in formed him that they would be glad to take into consideration the question of reduction m haulage rates for cheese, and for milk conveyed by rail to dairy factories. implying to Mr Duthie, Mr Seddon said that the Government had not up to the present interfered m the matter of the route for the North Island Trunk Railway, and did not intend to interfere. The subject was deba\ed at great length on the motion for the adjournment of the House, but no decision vm arrived at on the matter. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 pra. TH£ lINANCIAL DEBATE. Mr Harkneas took up the financial debate, and while regretting that they had not .heard anything but personal recriminations, said that the Government congratulated themselves on the early deliverance of the Statement. He sub mitted that they had only followed m the footsteps of the late Government. Respecting the Premier's assertion that the colony was mora prosperous now than for thirteen years past, he pointed out that m 1882 the actual revenue excseded the expenditure by £190,520; whereas this year the actual revenue exceeded expenditure by £87,200. His opinion was that the enterprise was dormant and industry crippled. The policy of the Government, he argued, was one of dissolution brought forth to catch the ignorant and unwary; but it would not deceive thoughtful men. He denied that the Government were economical, and quoted figures showing an increase of £13,000 m the estimates. He thought that the Land for Settlement Bill would not work satisfactorily, at all events m the South Island. He condemned the co-operative system which had been adopted m connection with public works, and contended that the Government were paying from 20 per cent, to 30 per cent, more for the work. , He could not accept the Treasurer's statement that capital was not leaving the colon). Mr O. H. Mills criticised the State ment favorably. The Hon. Mr G. F. Richardson did not regard the debate a* a waste of time, and he thought that the Treasurer should admit that his lines had fallen m pleasant places. The Opposition had been twitted by the Minister of Labor with being the serious side of the House. Ho intended to criticise the Statement, because it appeared to him that those documents as a rule were too much clouded. He took exception to some matters, m the Statement, and had pre pared some tibles, which he had applied to the Treasurer to allow the Treasury officials to correct, but was refused. In one table he showed that on the Con solidated Fund the increase for 1892 over 1891 was £17,839, and on the Public Works Fund £56,460, miking a total of £74,299 increase of expenditure over last year's total. The excess of expenditure and liabilities for the Consolidaied Fund and for the Public Works Fund, for 1892 j over 1891, was £132,338. The tables showed th;»t we actually borrowed last year £324,000, and that the expenditure was increased by £74,000. He quoted other figures showing that the net in debtedness had increased by £334,311. Ministers had frequently stated that they saved considerably, but he challenged contradiction of his statement that they i}ad oirerspent £18,529,. There was a slight difference between his and the Treasurer's figures. There was, however, »sum of £iOO,OOO, which the Premier had stated last year he intended to devote to the reduction of the public debt. While not finding fault with *hat, he asked the Premier to explain by what authority he trans/erred that £100,000 from the Public Works Fund to the Consolidated Fund. He wish to ask the Premier whether he would admit an error »f £62,005 m the Public Works Fund as set down m the Statement. (The Premier: Vo). Well, then he (Mr Richard son) would have todemonstrate it, although he would have preferred the Premier admitting it. He then proceeded to show from last year s and the present Statement that the Premier had ac counted for the sum twice over. Mr Richardson trusted that if the Treasurer found .the speaker correct Jn |h.W he would admit it. r(The'Prejnier promised tp dp so). He strongly condemned the action of the Minister of Lands with re gard to the construction of roads, accus ing him of neglecting tljose necessary, while carrying out uppjoductive works. Referring to the acquisition of native lands, the proposal m the Budget was to acquire land at a rate not exceeding £50,000 a year, but he thought that the Government would not be m a position to acquire such lands m twenty years. If the natives were allowed to dispose oi their own lands with proper restrictions, auch as providing that they'sh6uld not llji or lease too large areas to. any single fiiaiviaual? or tb entirely f deMM them* solve* of land/ the native lands would sbmt be settled. The financial proposals of' the Government; were very unsound m manjr rpspeetsj jjnd he asserted that the co-operatijfe system whs posting' ||ie Slphyfrom 2if per"pehb s tq cent OUt ■pQntract prices. Aftercondemning ttie Civil Service Bill, he referred to the ?W d *jL ail 4*M foti ft W» tbe duty of tlie Uovernment to consider the matter, and see that they had a sufficient margin of liquid security, m ».s V rf?! st my run that might be made on them, ■IfiaoSirig on;:to larra settlement, he d^alt at length with the Ministers figures as to the number of people who had taken up sections, and said that they must be discounted to a considerable extent. Mr R. Reeves moved the adjournment o,f the debate. sfte njotion was carried. ■Mettouge ro§e a,i wdpight,

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THE COLUMBUS CELEBRATION

Madrid, July 26. Twenty-five warships, representing European powers, will assemble at FJuelua, near Seville, and join m the ! Columbus celebration on August 3.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

Washisgtojs, July 26. Senate r West has tabled a proposi tion to offer Great Britain, Germany, and France a reduction of twenty-five per cent on the duties on textiles, hardware, earthenware, and glass, if they will agree to the free coinage of silver.

THE FIRE AT EDISON'S.

New Yohk, July 26. A large quantity of valuable machi nery was destroyed m the fire at Edison's electric works, and one hundred workmen are thrown out of employment.

THE CHOLERA.

St. Pbtjsrsbukg, July 26. In spite of the fact that numerous cases of cholera have broken out m Nijni Novgorod the usual fair will open m that, city on Wednesday.

THE SALVATION ARMY.

j General Booth held a great meeting ' m Exeter Hall to celebrate the twenty seventh anniversary of the formation of the Salvation Army. In the course of his address he declared England owed him £50,000 on account of his darkest England scheme, and he chal lenged enquiry into the administration of that scheme. His mission to India aud the Australian colonies had re sulted m a clear profit of £2000, despite the allegations that he and his party had been extravagant during the tour.

(Received July 27,11.15 a.m.)

THE AUSTRALIAN BANKING TROUBLES.

London, July 26. Sir Mathew Davies informed the Committee of English shareholders m the Australian Mortgage Bank, that he had received a cable message re calling him to Australia, whither he j sailed on Saturday. The Committee surraiss that it is Sir Matthew's inten tion to anticipate the accountant who is being sent to Australia to searchingly investigate the bank's business. The " Financial Times " says Sir M. Davies left suddenly after intimating to the Committee that it would be useless to proceed with the reconstruction of the Mercantile Bank m view of the cabled reports of the meeting of shareholders of that institution m Melbourne.

(Received July 27, noon.)

WOOLTRADE FAILURE.

London, July 26. f^The firm of Edwin Merrall and Sons, worsted spinners, Bingley, Yorkshire, have suspended payment. The lia bilities of the firm are put down at £80,000, while the assets are estimated at £120,000.

MOROCCO.

Tangieus, July 26, The fanatical hatred of powerful chiefs to the advent of Europeans and civilization, more than French influ ence, is believed to have induced the Sultan to reject the treaty arranged by the British representatives. It is be lieved the appointment of consular agnets will reduce the Moorish revenue

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THE SMALLPOX.

Adelaide, July 27. The charge agains tthe officers of the Oroya was dismissed on the ground that the health officer was not a quali fied medical practitioner as provided by the Act.

THE TASMANIAN PARLIA MENT.

Hobaet. July 27. Parliament was opened yesterday. The Governor's speech was of a color less character.

Murder in Southland.

A SETTLER SHOT. fPER PRESS ASSOCIATION. DONEDIN, July 27. Richard Bell, settler, Otapiri, Gore, was shot at his gate on Tuesday night at 10,30. A double barrelled gun was found near the scene of the- murder, the left being discharged while the right was loaded. Bell was shot m the left cheek while on horseback. He walked to his home, half a mile distant, and died at one o'clock,

THE ASHBURTQN QUAfaDIAN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 2?, 1893



John Orr and Co. EAST STREET. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL lIOS MONGERS, HARDWARE MERCHANTS, <vND GENERAL IMPORTERS. INVITE INSPECTION OF THEIR LARGE AND VARIED STOCKS, WflfCH THEY ARB NOW OFFERING AT | Lowest Possible Prices, STATION AND FARM REQUIREMENTS A SPECIALTY, GREATEST VARIETY IN ASHBURTON. BLACKSMITHS', WHEELWRIGHTS', COACHBUILDEBS 1 AND PAINTERS' MATERIAL CHEAP El* THAN 13 V E JR. Exceptional Bargain* IN STOVES, RANGES, OVENS, GRATES, LAMPS, FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, ELECTROPLATED WARE, OUTLERT, & AND FURNISHING GOODS. GUNS, 2£*« j AMMUNITION AND SPORTS- /:■'•"* -- MEN'S REQUISITES, WALLPAPERS AND BRUSHWARE. CLOVERS. ' Uur Stooks of Clovers will be landed ;n a few days. Quality is described as I Superfine. Samples, with Quotations, on application. IMPORTANT TO LADIES. : aJLL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS TTAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THPEE TrIOUSAKD (300 C) YARDS OF ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS goftll OFFER SAME to the Public, TCDAY A»» JETOLLO W JLSSQk DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonia. Dress Tweeds, twenty-eighfc inches, wide, usual prlo 30s, special price 18s 6d for dress of twelve yards. fiot2—All Woof Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in Plain Colours usual price 33s 3d, special pri-?e SOs for dress of seven yards.- I<ot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, in a Great ' Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual prioe£33t Od, * special price j33s£Od for dress of sevou yards. READY*MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, apecial price 3Ss Orteaoff" :■■"■'■'.# :;v .'•-..:/ "'•- .. ■ • 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, asual price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices Sss and 35b Od each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual priceß 20s to 29s 6d, special prices, 00 lid and OS lid each. 112 Pa r of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, special 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price lfc 6d special price 1«H «3d per pair. BLANKETS AND JTIL.ANNI3JL,B 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 85 , per cent under the prices" usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPIJSG BY POBTi By means of the Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living in the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'our Establishment brought to jam very door. . - LETTER ORDER- DEPARTMENT) The Lettet Order Department is now under careful management, and with 1 confidence we can guarantee tho same priced and attention to orders when sent by letter a<* when a personal visit is made! The 1 Newest Fashions,' the most Reliable Goods and popular^ Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEABBTNOTE—Goods sent in execution of Post Orders,^ not approved, " can be returned. W. STRANGE AND CO.. nHRISTOHTJEOH. Zealandia Boots. SELDOM EQUALLED. NEVER EXCELLED. I :o:-— J BISHOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, '*'"' TANORED STREET, THE steadily increasing demand for the above Brand shows they are still M Dopular as ever with the A.shburton public, popular as . LaRGB gTOCK ALWaYS ON HAND. -. :■ > - * ■ROOTS to suit everybody at Lowest Possible Prices. .. ■ BUUI plelse note new address— J BISffOP'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANURED STREET. J. BROCKELBaNK, Manager. Stephens Bros./ Market Tlonse. WE BKG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have' jusi Imported direct from the Tea Gravrors' Association, and will, we think, comoare for Quaftty with any Teas in the Market. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tij To« Value at the LOWEST PRICE. P ALSO, mSfOCK AND TO LAND- Plouwh Shares, Hornsby*s and Ransoms' and Sims' Plough Chains, Tr»c Chains," Plough Lines, Gorse-Knivos, Gorse Grubbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks Hay Knives, and Bluestone, , . « K3ROSENE—Must clear at Cost'to make room for further shipments. Var LA.MPS and Lamp Fittings all Reduced in price to clear before end of the seasoi GUNS, GUNS. Balance of Season's Stock. Now is your chance. Selling 1 'cROC^vERY, CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose Irom. Just Jande trom the Home Potteriea Bought specially. aII new' patterns. Our own selectinj TOWN CU^TOIkiERS waited upon for .Orders. Country; Orders specfall gy WB GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. Tiiat is our MOU3. j^ISTEIFiHEiTS BEOS. \Market Howe,



Have Healthy Children by nourishing taunt with Aulsebrook ai»d. Co's Arrow root Biscuits * ■> Don't- put off until to-morrow the .pleasures, of to-day, but ride a ' Calliope Bicycle at once*." Illustrated price list : t Seville's Colombo street Chriatchwcbi



KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, At their Rooms, East Street, Pupils taken from the age of three years- One of the teachers has been trained by Mrs Bendeley, of Christchurcly whose KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL has such a wide spread reputation; she having studied the system in Germany, EXTRAS TAUGHT-* , MUSJQ A*p> SINGING. BANOING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— | A DANCING CLAS& 1 Cftlisyionlc Exercises made a special I ■ feature, TERMS on application afc the School, I E,*st Street. 



LAZARUS' T}ATiSNT SYSTEM OF SIGHT jL TESTING AND SPECTACLES. SOLE AGENT EOR ASBfBURTON, Watchmaker and Jeweller. j The case of Tests and Lenses ware m Mr Salek'a fire proof safe at the time of the fire, AND ARE NOT DESTROYED. He is, prepared as hitherto to Correctly Tfist and Fit anyone with LAZARUS' •• SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES, A "new system of Measurinsr, Adjusting and Ensuring Perfect Vision. 7*99



1.0.0. F., M.IT. I OVAL WATERTON LODGE will -*-4 celebrate their Eleventh Anniver sary, m the LIBRARY HALL, WATER TON, on July 29, 1892, with Tea, Concert, and Ball. I Tea and Concert tickets 2s. Ball | tickets, 3s 6d. Tea on the tables at 5.30 p.m. Ladies free at Ball. Refreshments pro. vided. Music by Mr Horace Gates' Band. 37^



F. Clark, KAIRDRESbER ani> TOBACCONIST, TTAS re-opened m Shop hitherto -*:- 1- occupied by Professor Robottosi, East Street, Ashburton, with a complete stock of Tobacconist's Goods. The HAIRBRESStNG DEPARTME NT is under the supervision of MrJiimcs Purchase so well and favorably known m the .trade. .- 7*5)4 ~~ NOTICE? FIRE! FIRE!! FIRE HAVING secured part of Mr W. C, Davis's premvßea at the corner, my Business will be temporarily carried on there pending erection ,cf new premises. All Goods- will be sold at reduced prices to clear. New Stock to arrive ex Tainui, now m port. My Workshop not having been de stroyed work will be carried on there as usual. Orders can be left at either work shop m old place or at Business Premises, Davis's Corner. All work will be attended to with promptitude. 7*68 J. W. HARDLEY.



MR T. BULLOCK. } . '■' '■ ■ i TO OWNERS OF HEAVY RICH LAND, WAKANUI DISTRICT.—I have a Block of 486 Acres Plains Land, m grass, for sale. Very suitable for working with heavy land. Apply to TO L.ET.—©Qsjta,s{ean tit© Alford Forest Road, at pre,seijt; occupied by Mr Thomas Painter, possession on Monday, 18th inst. TO LET—Cottage of four rooms just offthe Wakanui Road; rental 4s per week. FOR SALE—23| Acres, close to {on^ ""MRS 6 $EfMWTH ROBERTS' Property, Co^ Street,-r=NQt having sold this by auction, 1 am prepared to receive oifers for it. Very easy terras. ""^Sun>©RT~LocAiriNDUSTKY. ~"rb'e Lozenges, Jujubes, Comfits and London Mixtures manufactured by Auisbbrook AnpCo* w« vjw4 to best mportea,



JOHN G. REBTELL, In conjunction with the ICKW SBEAI-AUrD lOAM * WER CAHTILE AGEHCV CO., Id. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Woo/ Brokers, Land und Financial Agents, &c, »re prepared %• transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADB AGAINST ENSUING ULIP3, No Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST



COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS ~ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine. Super phbßphates, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, 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, uec.



John G. Rested, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT, &o. CASH PURCHABEE . OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc.



THE FIRE. Jaimes McGregor HAS RE-OPENED IN SHOP AND SALOON NEXT DOOR TO FORMER PREMISES, OBR'H .BTJUL«I>IIVGS» r^ EAST STREET. TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, ETC SPECIAL NOTICE—The Damaged part of the Stock, consisting of Fines, Tobacco, Cigars, Brurbes, Toilet-Re quisites, Walking-Sticks, Pocket-Cutlery, etc., ■ FOR SALE AT ANY PRICE THAT CAN BE v OBTAINED. 7 49



BATIBF ACTION". DURING the last twelve months we have been compelled to Enlarge and Extend our Premises THREE TIMES m order to meet the demands of OUR LARUE AND INCREASING BUSINESS. This speaks for itself, and proves that Customers appreciate the inducements we give, viz:— BEST FIT- BEST STOCK BEST WORKMANSHIP BEST VALUE SPARROW & BERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITT RS, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



IMMENSE SUCCESS OF ANDREW ORR'S CBE AP BALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, EVERYONE PLEASED WITH THE BARGAINS. IKB WHOJLE SOOT BIOUK OV Messrs Edwards, Bennetts* A Co., CHRISTCHURCH. is bepng: slaughtered at a sacrifice. BLACK AND COLORED FRENCH MERINOS AT Is 4d, Is 6d, Is 9d, Is lid Worth doitble th£ moineyj ladies' boots from 4a per pub. AJL:L^P LAS SE S OF GOODS GREATLY RED U,C E D ANDREW ORR.



TREES, TREES, TREE?. ; James Porter, The well-known Nurseryman of so many years' standing, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON, HAS now on Sale ready for Planting, at Greatly Reduced Prices, consisting of— Apples, Pears, Plums, Cherries, Peaches, 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 e.^perien<se to be uusuitable for, cultivation, I have dis carded ■■' MY APPLE TRIES are all twice graf tecl on the Northern Spy and Winter M».jetin Stocks, which have been proved beyond all doubt to be bjight prop), Those m want of good, clean, A^ell-.grown Fruit Trees can rely on getting good value for their money. I have about 150,000 Cupressus Macro carpa, one and two years old. All have been twice cut under, and should give every satisfaction to those about to plant. Also,~Thousan4B $ fGwtTwa, Pinus Wauls, ena iftd'"t*# years' old; Silver Ririgh'; Abies Menpesii, Abies Dpu.gUss.li, Wnite Spruce.. Also, ft gran^lißeof «b Best Go^sebetlteS fln." 4 Currants m QVdtiVHtbti. Ornamental Trees and Shrubs,; also Rosas m great variety. 1 have the largest and most complete ollection of Chrysanthemum^ h) New '' "' 1 A^i orders, shall receive my prompt attention. CaWqgues on application. Orders may be 1 ft at W. C, Davis', East Street. 7t27



of the disease, and so great are its pro tective powers, that the complaint has never been known to spread to other members of the family. The New Cure, 3* 6d ; Grindelia Robusta Cigarettes, 2s ; Asthma Tobacco 2s 6d



Prepared trorn the Mountain and Forebfc Plants of New Zealand In Asthma the New Cure has proved itself to be Head and Shoulders Above All Other Remedies. mHE NEW CURE is the only Spedfi JL yet discovered for Diphtheria. In Croup the NEW CURE has no rival. It saves emetics, lighting fires, hot baths, and all the attendant worry incidental to the arrival of the Midnight Monster. In Typhoid Fever the NEW CURE disinfects, soothes^ and gives refreshing sleep, The NEW CURE is the only true Lung Diginfectant In no instance has a death occurred from diptheria whsn the "New Cure" has been freely used from the first outset



117 HY WEAR SLOPS, VV when you can get YOUR CLOTHES MADE TO ORDER AT SUCH LOW PRICES. SALES being the order of the day, R. K. Dowle Has determined not to be behind, and intends to give his Customers and the ■ Public Benefits no other Tailor can give. .LOOK. I AN EXTRA PAIR OF TROUSERS GIVEN WITH EVERY SUIT. N.B.— FOR ONi~MONTH ONLY. 400 CHOICE PATTERNS TO SELECT FROM. « THE TlAlis" TAILOR," Opposite Mr Bullock's Office, ARCADE. \ THE RONGO PAI TENEI Khl KOUTOU KATOA (Hacbean Stewart'g NEW CURE FOR ASTHMA. NEW CUBE EOR CROUP NEW CURE FOR DIPHTHERIA NEW CURE FOR CHRONIC BRONCHITIS.



JT. T. FORD A CO "VfEW ZEALAND WOOL*. TORES iM (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hbbefobd Street, CHRisroHrKCH. 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. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. I MR ROBERT JEFF will attend fco the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Postal Address — ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer.



Public Nottoes. KinkLHe Paris. rpHURSDAY andIfONDAY EVEN -1 INGS. SATUKDAY AFTER NOONS for l&dies and children 6d, skates Free. Brass Band every Thursday Even ing. COAL! COAL! COAL! MOUNT 80MERS GOAL. FoRS at b BTAU COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY ' \ C. B. KNIGHT. a- ■' -. . Office : WEST STREET



1892. Weights will be declared on Mo?p4Y, August 15, 189|, ■•Accßi^JtHpES'mu&t be made to the cretary Hot later than 9 p,,m. on i W«DNESDATfi August 17, 1892. , 1 E. J, PAUL, Hon. Sec,



MR D. THOMAS. CLEABINGSALE AT WAKANUI. THURSDAY, 7uLY 28, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has rfceived n- Htructions from Mk Georgb Tait, owing to his having sold his business and bought Messrs Green and Scrint's farm, Mayfield, to sell by Public Auction the whole of his Smith's Plant, Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of— Two Pair of Bellow*, two Anvils, two back and true Irons, Sledge Blocks, fcwo Vyces, three sets Stock and Dies, Fire Bed, three sets Harrows, one Single-Furrow Plough, Plough Wheels, Skeiths, Plough Chains, Mould Boards, two dozen Gorse Knives, quantity of Implement Handles, Bolts, Nuts, Bar Iron, Horse Shoes, Nails, Boring Machine, three loads Firewood, Coal, Carpenter's Tools, Entire Gear, Wardrobe, two Chests Drawers, Washstand and Ware, two Children's Cots, two Couches, Carpets, etc., Music Box, Organ, Silver Tea Service, China Tea Service, Tables, Fender and Fire Irons, Flowers and Pots, Marble and other Clocks, Books and Pictures, one Sow and Pigs, and a large quantity of Sundries. Luncheon provided. Sale at 12 o'clock. ~D. THOMAS, 19 Auctioneer.



SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, JULY 30. ONE PAIR WHITE LANGSHANS* Prize birds, late show. ALFRED HARRISON, 7t176 Auctioneer.



A SHBUKTON /BOUNTY O UNT pLUB. asiai mmimißs. To be held on the TinwaM Racecourse on Friday, August 19, — 1892 — PROGRAMME. (Approved by the Committee of the Can terbury Jockey Club.) 1. Hun tees' Hurdle Race, a handicap of 15sovs ; second horse to receive 2sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters the proparty of members of the Ashburton County Hunt Club. Maiden riders allowed 71b. Nomina tion 10s. Acceptance ss. About two miles, over eightflightsof hurdles, about 3ft Bin high. 2, Hunt Club Cup Steeplechase, a handicap of 40 soys j second horse to to receive ssovs from the stake. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recognised Hunt Club. Minimum weisht lOst. Maid* n riders allowed 71b. Nomination 15s. Acceptance 15s. About three miles, over such course and jumps as the Stewards shall direct. N.B.—The I winner of this race to have the option of receiving the prize m a piece of plate or m specie. 3, Open Wkltjbr Handicap of 25sovs; second horse to receive 2sovs from the stake. No weight under lOst. Nomination 15a. Acceptance 10s. One mile and a half on the flat. 4, Maiden Steeplechase Plate, of 15 sbvs ; second horse to receive 2sovs from the stake. For qualified hunters, t^e, property of members of the Ashburton County. Hunt <}lub, that, have won a,n advertised steespleahape. Weighsfor-age, Maiden riders allowed 7.1 b. Entrance 15s. | About two miles, | 5, Labjks' Bracelet Handicap, of 20 soys ; the first horse to receive a bracelet, or money, of the value of 15 soys; second horse to receive a braclet, or money, of the value of ssovs. Open to all qualified hunters, the property of members of any recog nised Hunt Club. A high-weight handicap. Winner of the Open Welter Handicap to carry lOib exira. Gentlemen riders. Maiden riders allowed 71b. Horses before' starting for this raae roust qualify oveiv a, flight of hurdles m front of th,e atan,d to the satisfaction of $ie.Stewards. All Worses ip, be nominated by ladies. Nomination lQs, Acceptance IQs Aboi^t two, ntfles p.n the flat, 6, Hacsis "kA<M, o| lOsovs, No weight ' und@r lOst. For horses that have never been nominated for a handicap 91 9i&3§is race, f oSo entry, 10s, to go to the fuud. Three-quarters ot a mile on the flat. Nominations, to be m wilting, and as -30vapaniedbyfe.es, name, age, and de eoriplioh of the horse, and colours of rider, must be m the hands of the Secre tary, Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, nofc later than 9 p.m. on Monday, August 1,



FRIEDLANDER BROS. Important Sale HIGHLY IMPROVED AND VALUABLE FARMS AJ__ WAKANUI, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS instructed by Mks Martha Gibson, will sell by Public Auction on Saturday, August 6, 1892, at Two p.m., m the ORANGE HALL, Burnett street, Ashburtan, all her Freehold Property, consisting of about 1236 Acres of some of the richest land m the well known WAKANU! DISTRICT. The Property will be offered m one Block, and, if nob sold, m suitable Farms ranging from 100 to 393 acres, OR THEREABOUTS, AS FOLLOW :— LOT I—About 200 Acres, all m gra<s. LOT 2—About 100 Acres, will be m wheat. [/)T 3—About 232 Acres, 82 acres m wheat, 38 acres m oats, balance m grass, on which is erected Cottage, Stable, and Dairy. LOT 4—About 393 Acres, all m grass. LOT o—About 311 Acres, Homestead Block, with Building, Orchard, &c. Persons desirous of obtaining a really first-class Farm should visit the property, as it is not often such a favorable opportunity to acquire one offers. ! Lithographed plans m course of preparation. Terms arrl conditions at Sale. K. FRIEDLANDER, 7 m Auctioneer.



£35 Reward. FTIHEI abop rew^ will be paid by the 4- i-shburton Borough Council to any person who will furnish evidence that will convict the person or persons who mali ciously tampered with the water supply on the night of the sth inst., daring the fire m East Street. By order. "V at c. fqoks, '" Town Clerk. Aahburtoo, July i% 1993 7 -W



ASHBURTQN B t OROTJGH CQUNGIL/ EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that the fol lowing persons have been duly nomi nated as Qandiddtep for Ulection to the orooe of MAYOR, viss :— RICHARD BIRD JOHN ORR And 4. hereby give notice that a Poll for the election of one of the above-named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, 28th day of July, 1892, commencing at 9 a.m. and ending at 6 ?"'". <3iiA^. K. iqOKS. ; Returning officer. BoreughX'ouncil Qftice, A^hburton 1 July J4, 1892. 7 95 dIXTEEN Hundred B.ushels Seed J5 "WHEAT'(Tuicm) to be Sold. f4lhorc\ylily sound smcT cjean, * J. BONIFANT, 1 170 Wajfcftniri- ,



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