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OBITUARY.

London, June 30. The Marquis of Drogheda died sud denly from apoplexy.

COLORED LABOR.

Sir Bichard Temple, m the " National Review," supports Admiral Scott's suggestion for a Pacific Islands recruiting depot, under Imperial control, the recruiting ground to em brace the Lonsdale, Moresby, Nor manby, Goodenough, Ferguson, and Solomon Islands, and include the New Hebrides

MR DIBBS.

The Queen has given Mr Dibbs an audience on Friday at Wiedsor. It is reported that he will be knighted if he chooses to accept the dignity.

BISMARCK.

Berlin, Juno 30. The attitude of the Government towards Prince Bismarck has caused tin enormous sensation of a painful kind m Germany. Many papers ap peal to Prince Bismarck not to force the Government to prosecute him. Prince Bismarck's position is critical owing to the hostility of the Govern raent, and the violent section of the press. The latter declares that his utterances amount to treason, but Prince Bismarck makes no reply, The " Vossiks Zeitung " says the con flict with Count Oaprivi may yet end m a tragedy.

AUSTRALIAN.

LABOR MATTERS.

Sydney. June 30. Kecently the Victorian Steamship Owners' Association decided to request kindred associations to put the agree ment adopted at Albury m 1891 into operation. It provides for a reduction of seamen, firemen and trimmers' -wages by £1 per month. It is under stood that the Union and Australian united companies will respond to such fiction.

THE WATERLOO FIRE.

Two thousand cases of kerosene were burned m Lassetter's bond. The in surance, £2500, is scattered over twenty offices.

THE Ahßf n TJRTON GIT AUDI AN : FRIDAY, JULY 1, 1892.



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IM Pit «T*T¥T NOTICE HUT 111 M OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, COMMENCING THUBSDATTUNE 23. ANDREIaT ORR TyiLL, on the above d*te, offer THE WHOLE OF HIS STOCK OF HIGH-CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, ALSO, THE WHOLE BOOT STOCK OF r Messrs Edwards, cnnetts, A Co., WAREHOUSEMEN, CHRISTCHURCH, Who are giving up that Department of thfir Business, bought at Large Discount off cost price. - _—_o A.. OBR -will also offer A SPECIAL LINE OF 124 PIEOES m™k and Colored FRENCH MERINOS at Is 6d and la lid, worth doable tfre money. gjjFREMEMBEB SALE.—Thursday, June 33 ANDREW ORR. Scott's Unrivalled Cooking Ranges. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. lar;gi; kiipment of lamps WORTH INSPECTION, INJRNDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES} ™_—o John Orr and Co., . EAST STREET. FOR SALE. Cement. Cement. In Quantities from On* to One Hundred Casks—Cheap D. THOMAS, Ashhurton. "■' I£AM [A CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, 2i.NI»J ■■■ -■■ Grass SeecL D. THPOMA 8, \SHBXT B T O N D. Thomas Eftte of Matson, Cox, and Co.) AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATEi AGENY .VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS 'NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately' FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Friday*. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. ptAIJS BpUGHT AND SOLD on Commission^ CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch Booth, Mac Donald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's .Sheep Dip Brantford Beeper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance^Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Bed (rood's Scaly Blighc Specific Wright, Sfcephenson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden a»4 Field Tools. D^ THOMAS, Aahburtou.



hover m fiusuin suuoi, m TTyE Hme Received our First Shipment of NEW SEASON'S RED OLCVER, WHITE CLOVER, COWURASS, ALSIKE, and TIMOTHY, All of the Choicest Quality, and being imported direct from the Growers, we are m « position t> offer these FIRST-CLASS SEEDS at exceptionally LOW RATES. Samples and quotations on application. WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE,— DOUBLE MACHINE-DRESSED RYEGRAbS and COCKSFOOT, AKO COLONIAL GROWN RED CLOVER and COWGRASS. IMedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF, WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY and I RYEGBASS TN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES^ HIGHEST PKICES GIVEN' FRIEpLANDER BKOS |4SHBtiITOK, TINWALD, AND LYNDHURS 31000 W4\lEl>. IMPORTANT AOTOUNCEMETJ GREAT DRAPERY SALE AT : -- WHOLESALE REDUCTIONS. GOODSJMUST BE SOLD AS CASH IS WANTED. SALE~NOW ON AT S. W. Alcorn & Co.'s, EAST STREET. ■ __ , 8H MILES <sTo(X — Ashburton and Rakaia, -- AUCTIONEERS, VAIIiTORS=GKVIV, WON., k MB NDHISI Stock and Station Agents, and General Merchants. AGENTS FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance "Company The New Zealand Shipping Compa ny, Limited The UnionJSteamship Company, Limited Bankers : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. } Miles Brothen & Co.. London Miles <fc Co., Christchurch. Miles, Archer and Co., Timaru. . __ «*l<2 Stephens Bros., Market House. "ITTE SBEG to draw Special Attention to our TEAS, which we have just W Imported direct from the Tea Growers' Association, and will, we think, compare for Quality with any Teas m the Mark«t. Ceylon, Indian and China. Tip Top Value at the LOWEST PRICE. ALSO, IN STOCK AND TO LAND- Plough Shares, Homaby's and Ransoms' and Sims' Plougk Chains, Trace Chains, Plough Lines, Gorse Kniros, Gorse Grabbers, and Mattocks, Spades, Forks, Hay Knives, and Bluestone. KEROSENE—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 Stock. Now is your chance. Selling at English prices. CROCKERY. CROCKERY.—The best selection to choose from. Just landed trom the Home Potteries. Bought specially. All new patterns. Our own selecting, TOWN CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Country Orders specially attended to. §3T WE GUARANTEE TO GIVE SATISFACTION. That is our Motto. STEPHEN^ BEOS', Market House. H £%*nt 1 nrn on • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s. " Oceana,' ex lX«Htltsilltsll • << Doric," and s.s. " Pkeha," direct from the Best Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of New Winter Goods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BEST QUALITY, BEST OP ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNQCKBURNS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANC7 CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods including ASHBURTON, ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all s zes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. gag- EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAR. SPARROW FbERRYMAN TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, EAST STREET; ASHBURTOK,



TO BU YEKS OS LAiS.O. I y]\J E HAVE FOR SaL^ <>n easy terms °f payirmnt, Sections on the CHATMOSS, LOWCUFFE, ALFOBD, and ANAMA Estates. | Plans and particulars may be obtained on application at our Offices. MILES & CO., 65}168 Ash burton and Rakaia. FIVE POUNDS' RE WAr"K fI^HE above reward will be paid on con- JL viction of anyone found trespassing with clogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate. J. R WILLIAMS, . Manage "_ mrTtT bullock, town sections for sale. £30.-746, Peter Street East; capital site ; good land. £35.-723, Wills Street. £35.-724, corner adjoining ; grand site for a house ; first-class land. £12 105.—70, Moore Street. FOR SALE.- 1200 acres good Sheep Country ; exceptionally easy terms. TO LET.—Dwelling m Moore Street, rent 5a per week; good Cooking Range. CHEAP COTTAGE PROPERTY. 2 Sections, together with Cottage of four rooms, Hampstead, the property of Mr Marsden. Price, £80, liberal terms Zealandla Boots. fTIHE WINTER having fairly set m, -*• one of the most important questions discussed m every household is where I can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS 1 ' The Public want Boots that will keep out the damp, and that will wear well and re comfortable. All thoae qualifications can be obtained afe moderate prices without any trouble or risk by purchasing nothing but tho cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. These Grand Boots are sold from Auckland to the Bluff, and the universal verdict is —the most satisfactory Boot m New Zealand, and the best valuo. The finest material and best workman ship are employed, and so confident are the Manufacturers of the sterling quality of these Boots that they actually guaran tee every pair bearing the Zealandig Brand to give good wear. Should any pair fail, the Retailer is authorised to adjust the claim of the purchaser. In addition to the every day lines, a large number of new lines has been especially manufactured for the Winter Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men and Women a Specialty, and attention is directed to the Splendid Stitched Water tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boya', Girls', and Women's Boots of this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole I ZEALANDIA. Thss Brand has m the past been favorably known m the Ashburtori district, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr J, Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, __ jASHBURTON. COIL! COAL! CO VI,I 4 MOUNT SOMERS 0 O A L. FORS A L E BY ALI COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY HARKIS & KNIGHT. Office : WEST STREET. jtttTford a cot "VTEW ZEALAND WOOL STORES, IN (Late R. Wilkin and Co.), 154, Hereford Stkeet, Christchtjbch. 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 Addington Market weekly. Ashburton and Tinwald every alternate Tuesday. Kirwee and Darfield monthly. CLEARING SALES m Town or Country Will receive prompt attention. MR ROBERI JEFF will attend to the Receiving and Delivery of Stock en trusted to us for Sale at the Ashburton and Tinwald Yards. Posital Address — ROBERT JEFF, Tinwald. J. T. FORD, t9O Auctioneer. KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL ■Will BE OPENED BY MRS QUINN, THE MISSES CUSSEN & GRAY, At their Rooms, East Street, ON MONDAY, JULY 4 Pupils taken from the age of three years. One of the teaohers 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, Singing, Painting, Drawing, and Ait Needlework. DANCING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON From two to four o'clock. Also— A DANCING CLASS Will be Formed for Boys and Girls ON TUESDAYS, From half-past seven to ten o'clock p.m. Calisthenic Exercises made a special feature. TERMS on application at Mrs Quimn's residence Havelock street, between the heuts of two and five o'clock, until MONDAY, the 37st inafc 6 98



JOHN G. JEMSSXErX., In conjunction with the IfKW XKAMjJLUm lOAJT «c IKKI*- CASHWJ A«BWCIf CO., »«. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wdol Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c., are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business} on the most favoyablei terras. WOOL. WOOL. "WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAMY'S ENSUING CLIPS. No Commission on AdvanOW* and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF JN^EREST,



! SATURDAY, JULY 2. capital building site, Corner of Williams and Cox streets. MR T. BULLOCK has reoc ived in structions from M. H. I. Moss. to Sell by Public Auction at the A rcade on the above date, T.S.e 777 and 775, each containing, QUARTKK-ACKE, Well situated at the corner of Willliamfi and Cox streets; it is m Oats and sown down m English grasses. CAPITAL BUILDING SITE. Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, tl Auctioneer.



JOH\ Cm. RKHTKI,!,, GRAItf & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COxMMISSION AGENT, &c. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT BATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— 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 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, S§o.



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE ii hereby given that the Partnership hitherto existing be tween the Undersigned as Timber and Coal Merchants, under the style or firm of Moss and Rbsteix, has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual consent. The Business will be continued by Mr John* Gifford Restrix, who will re ceive all debt»-owing-to r -anil .pajL-aU.! liabilities due by, th« late firm. Dated at Ashburton the 30th day of June, 1892. HERBERT JAMBS MOSS. REGINALD BURDETT RESTELL. JOHN GIFFORD RESTELL. W'tness — Charms W. Purnbm,, 7§5 Solicitor, Ashburton.



SATURDAY, JULY 9. TOWN SECTION 231, Centrally situated m Havelock street, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr John Turner, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — HIS VALUABLE T.S. 231, containing QUARTER-ACHE, FRONTING HAVELOCK STREET. Thin Section is centrally situated, being only about three chains distant from the | County Council Chambers. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7 §3 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, JULY 16. CAPITAL SHEEP FARM OF 440 acres44o MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Henry Ander son, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date,- - R.S. 27322, containing 440 .ACRES 3 ROODS, situated not far from the Dromore Railway Station. It is subdivided into 3 paddocks; 130 acres m Oats which will be sold with the Farm, the remainder m English grasses. Good sheep farm, healthy country, well watered with county water race. The reason of his selling is that it is too far away from his Homestead. Inspection invited. Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 7§2 Auctioneer,



To Farmers and Others m the Longbeach District. THE FLEMINGTON CHE E 8 JE BUTTEB FAC TOBY To be sold at FLEMINGTOB on THUBSDAY, JULY 7, AT 2 P.M. MR T. BULLOCK has received m- ! structiuns from the Liquidators to I Sell by Public Auction at Flemiugton on the above date, and at time named, the FLEMINGTON CHEESE & BUTTER FACTORY, together with ten acres of land, which will be sold either as a whole or m several lots. Full particulars of the Buildings, etc., have appeared m former advertisements. As is well known it is situated m the centre of a magnificent district, and should prove a good investment. Any further particulars on application. Terms at Sale. T. BULLOCK, 7{4 Auctioneer.



G, JESSON. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES LEANED & GUARANTEED 13 moxths, 48 Ocl. CLOCKS Cleaned and Guaranteed Twelve month?, 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description re paired and made to order. Customers' own gold made Gents* silver watches at 30.3, Clocks from 4s 6J, Gold Broaches from 15s, Silver Bi oaches from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. ;. BAST STREETVASH3VRTQN.



Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at... ... 11s 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, Jin Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. fURNITURHI, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Olegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. '87



O ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS^ NOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the present season,, Now Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infants Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks and Stockings, home knitted. MBS ADAMS, LADIES AND OHinDP^N'S DKAPER



KinK Be Paris. MONDAY and THURSDAY EVEN INGS, SATURDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING. Children, 6d. Selections* by the Ashhurton Brass Band.



/IANTERBURY PUNCH REVIVALS The First of the Series. The Boys Going to School m 1865. PUBLISHED WITH THIS WEEK'S "Canterbury Times." Also the Opening Chapters of Fiorence MAJtRQATTS New Story, THE LUCKIEST GIRL J2TYORKSHIRE, 7 I



The world is ever moving on toward perfection butseldom attains it, Constan improvement is being made m every branch of industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached m Warburton's Carr t Be Beab. Important to Cyclists. — A good Safety Bicycle for £15 15s. Repairs and Cycle accessories at exceptionally low rates at Saville's "Calliope ' Cycle Works, 110 Colombo street, Christ' church A good safety manufactured by the firm for £15 15s is wonderful value. The tele graphic address is Saville, Christchnre Have Healthy Children by nourishing hem with Aulsebrook and. Co s Arrow ootßiscuits The Best Tea IN THE WORLD. If y slop's Ceylon. NINIAN HYSLOP, and CO., Tea Importers, 138 Gishel street, Chfistchurch, ,