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*■ ♦ Thg British revenue for the quarter his decreased by £784,000. ' The Czarewitch has arrived in London for the Royal marriage next week. The terms of the Swaziland Convention grant the Transvaal a protectorate over the country.. - Mr Wilson, Victorian expert, has been unable tofind a good market for canned and dried fruit. Debenture holders in Goldsbrou^h, Mort and Co. object to be placed on a level with depositors. •-, Prince Christian and his wife have arrived n London to attend the wedding of the Duke of York. Viscount Germans ton considers it absurd for. the colonies to play a cut throat game of tariffs amongst them selves, At a great function held at Brompton Oratory, the English Roman Catholics con secrated St. Peter their patron saint. The National Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend'of 5 per cent and carried forward the sum of £10,000. Sir Henry Norman, Governor of Queens land, who is at present in Dublin, is just recovering from a severe attack of influenza. ' After the debate in the House of Commons the Government decided to appoint a Royal Commission to enquire into the Indian opium trade. Mr Wilson has arranged with a number of butter and bacon experts and buyers to visit the Australian colonies to advance the trade. Gaudaur and Stanbury have arranged a three mile sculling match for 3500 dollars. The race will be rowed on Lake Guißegoniss on August 15. Sir Henry A. Blake, Governor-in-Chief of Jamaica, is mentioned as a likely successor to the Earl of Kintore, the Governor of South Australia. It is reported that the Kins of Greece is disgusted with the plots of Tricoupis and Delyannis, the rival politicians, and is con templating abdication. Mr James Stevens has bequeathed £50,000 to the Lifeboat Institution, £25,000 for the benefit of shipwrecked mariners and £5000 to the first Warwick Volunteers. Deasy's defence was that the girl had stumbled, and he merely raised her and asked for a kiss. He denied any attempt at assault. The Bench committed him for trial. While the Prince and Princess of Wales were driving in London a horse in the carriage fell dead. The Princess ;was much shaken and had a great; fright, but sustained no injury. Negro riots in Dominica, West Indies, in April, involved risk to the Governor, Mr Smith. Four of the rioters were shot. The Marquis of Ripon, while justifying • the Governor, has decided to send Sir Robert Hamilton to enquire into the matter. The Seamen's Union at Sydney has issued a manifesto, urging the men to resist the reduction in Wages. Replying to a letter from the Seamen's Union, asking for assis tance in the event of a strike, the Miners' Association regretted that it could not assist at present. The action of Mr Gladstone regarding the closure is creating party excitement. The Opposition hope to secure the support of Mr Redmond ana his followers. Lord R. Churchill, speaking at Birmingham, said Mr John Redmond had sounded the death knell of Home Rule by declining to accept Mr Gladstone's revision of the financial clauses, Mr T. W. Russell s amendment against the closure was negatived by 27. There were some violent scenes during tbo debate. The Government pressed the resolution for closure until four o'clock, when the discussion was adjourned. The Speaker rebuked Mr Crean, Nationalist member for Queen's County, for calling Mr Chamberlain a Judas. The House was crammed and the members were greatly excited. Mr Gladstone said it gave it him considerable. pain to have to propose the resolution, but the must enforce the mandate of -the country. The Govern ment did not propose to prorogue or adjourn' until the Bill was passed and supplies voted. The Premier also indicated that an autumn session would have to be held for the con sideration of the other measures crowded oat by the Home Rule Bill. Mr Balfour contended that the new procedure would cause irreparable injury to the House of Commons. Mr Chamberlain said he was confident Mr Gladstone in his heart loathed the step he was taking under the threats of the Irish members. They were the masters of the Government and his supporters had to remain silent. After many divisions in the House of Commons Mr Gladstone's closure resolution was finally carrried by 299 to 267. HI—SSMSBBBBB—iMS—WBSI—ISWS——SS»

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PER PRE 33 ASSOCIATION. J (Received July 3, 11.20 a.m.)

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

London, July 2. Princess Christian visited the Imperial Institute, where she Mas deeply interested in the display of Australian produce, fruit, and meat.

NATIONAL WORKMEN'S EXHIBITION.

The Prince of Wales opened the National I Workmen's exhibition at Islington. I

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 3, noon.) I

LABOR MATTERS.

Sydney, July 3. The result of the ballot with regard to the seamen's strike at Sydney is expected to be known to-night. The northern collieries have decided to reduce the selling price of coal from ten to nine shillings at the end of July. This means a reduction in the hewing rate of from 3s lOd to 3s 6d; the latter minimum is under the amount contained in the old agreement, and owners will therefore notify that they will enter into a new agree ment at the beginning of the year.

NEW COINAGE.

On Saturday Lady Duff coined the first sovereign and half-sovereign of the new coinage at the Sydney mint.

NEW ZEALAND SHEEP BREEDERS.

A number of New Zealand sheep breeders who are visiting Sydney to attend the annual ■tud sheep tales, were entertained at a con versazione on Saturday night.

BAKERS' WAGES.

Melbourne, July 3. Trouble has arisen between the bakers and their employers in Melbourne in consequence of the attempt to reduce wages.

Fatal Football Accident.

Dunedin, July 3. The "Star's" correspondent at Gore says there was a shocking football acci dent there on Saturday, John Masson, 23 years, unmarried, was playing in a scratch game and collided wioh another player. He went home complaining of being unwell, and went to bed. He gradually sank, dying at three this morn ing. He never regained consciousness since Saturday night. Deceased was the son of Mr Masson, of the well known engineering firm of Masson, Scott and Berham, Engineers, London, and was only three months in the colony.

SPORTING.

The following weights have been declared for the New Zealand Cui\ of 20 soys each, with 1000 soys added ; second horie 2.0 soys, and third 100 soys from the stake. Two niilcs.

Parliamentary Notes.

(FROM OUR OWN COBRJSSPONDINT.) Wellington, July 3. CHEVIOT. The Hinemca, with members of both branches of the Legislature who may be desirous of seeing the recently acquired Cheviot estate, leaves for Port Robinson on the House rising on Friday night. RESIGNATION. Mr O'Borke, record clerk and bill reader of Parliament, resigns at tha end of the present session. THE EXTRA MINISTER. Ministers have decided to ask Mr Mont gomery to join the Cabinet without portfolio, to assist Mr Buckley in his work in tha Council. FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The financial statement will be posi tively delivered to-morrow night. It is understood that the present subsidies to local bodies will not be discontinued, as threatened in last budget proposals.

FOOTBALL

NEW ZEALAND v. NEW SOUTH WALES. Sydney, July 1. The first test match, New Zealand Rugby Union team v. New South Wales, was played on the cricket ground this afternoon. The weather was very fine, with a light cool breeze. jJboufc 15,000 spectators were present, The teams were: —New Zealand—Full back, Wilson ; three-quarters, Bayly, Wynaid and Jervis; halves. Gage and Butland; forwards, Ellison, Cockroft, Stuart, Hiros, M'Kenzie, Lambie, Murray, M'lntosh and Pringle. New South Wales —Full-back, Cobb; three-quarters. Wick bam, Galloway and Barrie ; halves, Sur man, Abbott and Duggan; forwards, Hiddlestone, Menlowe, Veeoh, Alccck, M'Murdo, Allport, Sawyer and Henlon. The play of both sides was excellent, and the game closed with the scores at —New Zealand seventeen points, New South Wales eight.

Thp match between Ashburton 11. and Pleasant Point wag played at Winchester on Saturday, and resulted, after a good game, in a win for the Pleasant Point team by two potted goals (eight points) to nil. A general meeting of the Ashburton Football Club was held on Saturday evening in the Arcade. There were about thirty members present, and Mr D. Thomas occupied the chair. The prinoi pal business of the evening was con sideration of the action of the South Canterbury Rugby Union in deciding to hold a second round of. matches fcr "the senior cup competition. It having been found desirable to have a vice-captain for the necond fifteen, Mr E. Purchase was appointed to that position. The following team was chosen to represent the first fifteen in their match with Waimate at Timaru on Saturday:—H. Curtis, Wil son, Fairburn, A. Stewart, Moses, Upton, Burke, BairJ, Cromie, Cow, Fooks, Toddj Pauling, Matson, W, Price. Emergen cies—H. Stewart, Pritchard, Simpson, Clark. The team will go by the south train at 11 o'clock. (Received July 3, 11 45 a.m.) Sydxby, July 3. Bayley, Jervis, Gage, Ellison, and Hiroa played a grand game on Saturday. Wilson was nearly perfect as a full back, his only fault perhaps .being in getting too high in the field, when Surman made a brilliant run in the second spell, thus being unable to intercept him. McKenz c and Hiroa played one of the best off side games seen on the ground. The New Zealanders had seven free kicks awarded against them as compared with three given against the local men. The visitors had vastly improved since the Paramatta match on Wednesday. Commenting on the game the " Sunday Times" Bays that never before in the annals of football in the colony has so much public interest been displayed in any individual match. The paper con siders the visitors o c their success to the pace of the forwr -da, unselfish pass ing, and all round admirable kicking. The "Sydney Morning Herald" says the victory was no chance one, but fully reflects the strength of the two teams a The "Sydney Daily Telegraph," while admitting that the best team won, says there was a general feeling of disappoint ment with regard to the visitors' play.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

■ ♦- —- [PER PRJSSS ASSOCIATION] Wellington. J ul v 3.

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Four priests—the Revs. Fathers Hick son, O'Sullivan, Ferrier, and Bowden, all of the Marist order—were ordained by Archbishop Bed«rood yesterday, assisted by ten clergy from various parts of the colony. The service was of the impressive character usual in the Roman Catholic Church on such occasions, and lasted aovftral hours.

Rough Xlm««, I

Violent personal assaults, frequently accompanied by robbery, are becoming unpleasantly frequent in Wellington. Yesterday a man was robbed and had his eye kicked out, and in another instance I a man had a leg broken in a street row.

Xmnrintl«*« Print, I

Dunedin, July 3. The Typographical Association is writ ing to the Minister for Labor, directing his attention to the frequent infringement here of the Printers Registration Act by the issue of printed matter without an imnrint.

Xndtt. WUIUni,.

The local bar intend entertaining Judges Williams and Ward to dinner. The former resumed his seat to-day. Xoliacconlata; The local tobacconists are menprhjising the House against'thec ompulsory closirg on Saturday being applied to their busi ness. "

HEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mony states that no other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives eaße, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are invalu lble. They contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tins, as lid tnd 2a W each.

Cricket.

♦ (Received Juy3, 12 15 p.m.) London, July 2. In the match against th« Morth <r Eng land Lyons in the second innings played a dashing though at times reckless game. Bannerman's term at the wickets Was characterised by steady blocking. Gra ham and Gregory were .partners for an hour and a half. It first Graham played very cautiously, bu< eventually he openad >ut, and the rest of hii innings was free and etci ,ing.

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-—•—- I The Bank* anil the Income Tax Wellington, July 3. Mr J. C. Martin, R.M., gave judgment; in a cane of consideiable interest; to 'ankers. The Tax Commissioner, Mr Ororabie, sought to make Banks furnish a return of mortgages held by them, and to *nswer questions as to the position of their customers, for the purpose of enabling him to check their returns. Legal advice was taken which led the Banks to refuse, and a .test case was tried. Mr Martin held that the Commissioner had no such power, and dismissed the case without costs. Mr Gully gave notice of appeal. > ;

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Mr Alfred Harbison SATOB%Y f JULY 6, Twelve o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in » structed by the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, will sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION at his rooms, CLOTHING E T 0., t Comprising— Men** and Boys' Suits, Hats, Shirts, Drawers, TT n der Shirts, Collars and Ties, Boots and Shoes, Rib bons, etc., etc. Without Reserve. Twelve Sharp. ALFRKD HARRISON, 7§lß Auctioneer. STRAYED. STRAYED into my paddock, EiffeUon, Black bull. Owner can have same by paying expenses. 7§19 D. FECHNEY. a A L.V A T 1-0 N : . A RM Y. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. To-lMg-Ut (Honday.) THE fiRKIT SOCIAX, SrHKWE BY LIMELIGHT. i ' The City Colony as now working. TUESDAY, JULY 4—The Farm Colony. Lectures by STAFF CAPTAIN ALDER. TON (late of Hadleigh Farm, England.) Admission Is, children under 15 years half-price. WEDNESDAY—The Limelight will visit WATERTON. 7 17 ASHBDRTONINDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE FIRST APPROPRIATION by Ballot will take place in tha Orange Hall on TUESDAY, JULY 11, at 7.30 p.m. Members must be clear on Books on or before the pay night of MONDAY, 10th inst, to entitle them to participate in such Appropriation. New members joining by MONDAY, '■ 10th inst, and paying all fees due, will participate in above Appropriation. J. C. DUNCAN, 7_20 Secretary. AN ENORMOUS AMOUNT OF~~ Labor Havetl IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USINO The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all Ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., and wholesale from the manufacterers. Cunningtoj* & Co., 190 Gloucester Street, Christchurch. 9 31 srpp: TERRA COTTA! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROVED). f^ REENHOUSES Heated twenty-tour \JC Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberts's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Coal give pure and ample heat with common coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street. Westminster. | O~W M A & I JS t* AND REFRIGERATION On the Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, Mid all Icemakinp and Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, As for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s'' i Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' I Provisions THE WALKER COBK EXTBA.CTOB. froneunced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its use prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverages, and allows bhe lediment to remaiv undisturbed in the oottle Designed tot che use of hotels, restau k ants saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental ii» appearanae and full nick a plated' Special terms to jobbers, ifoaufactttrad by the THE WALKER TOOL COMPANY LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, April 3^ for the winter montha, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 4 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, Goichjqan* ;



. Bou-QwAyig Ointment ahd Bills.—Counsel f 0 the delicate.—Those to whom seasons of changeable temperatures are protracted periods of trial should seek toe JarHest opportunity of removing all obstacles to good health. This oooling ointracat, perseveringly rubbed npon the skin, is the most reliable remedy for overcoming all diseases of the throat and chest. Quin ji s j, relaxed tonsils, sore throat, swollen glands, ordi nary catarrh, and bronchitis, usually prevailing at this season, may be arrested as soon as discovered, and eve y symptom banished by Holloway's simple and effective treatment. This ointment and pills ore highly recom mended for ehe facility with which they successfully conquer influenza; they allay in an incredibly short ti«t ttW di*trc«Bin« ferer «j4 tejging oougb,



BEECHAM'S PILLS TjlOlt Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Hek P Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortnesn of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and. all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. I'hey promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially reribwned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. FuU directions with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, Englah*. Sold by all Druggists in the Colonies. '



* FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAINED. Thtst Ooodi are free from Animal Otrm and Ketp gtoi in <w# OUmat*. to bt obtained Mm all Druggiiti and Storm. \A. J. WHITE'S, OHRISTOHUROH, .^_ TS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE FURNISHING WAREHOUSE I]V THE COLONY, INSPECTION INVITED. CATALOGUES POSTED FUEE.



A CONCERT IN AID OF ELGIN SCHOOL PRIZE FUND CI7ILL be held in the SCHOOL on FRIDAY, JULY 7, Commencing at 8 p.m. A number of talented amateurs from Ashburton and surrounding districts have promised their assistance. There will be a DANCE at close of Concert. Admission -Concert Is ; Dance (includ ing refreshments) 2s 6d. 7 8 €. if. BROOKE, BEGS TO NOTIFY THAT HE IS NOW IN PERSONAL ATTENDANCE AT THE DISPENSARY. ASHBURTON, On Behalf of Mks Peichard, And hopes to be favoured with the patronage of his old customers, Two tons on hand of Soluble Arsenic Powder, which disolves in cold water, and is the best tried remedy for FOOT ROT in sheep. I 4?1 O^fc~ Cottage and Section, cen« c*J±.\JtJ» trally situated in Peter Street. Price as above. I T. BULLOCK. Llewellyn Owen* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. arcade Chambers. (Dances not attended.) 421 MR JAMES BEGG'S PROPERTY, Tinwald. Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it up to MONDAY NEXT, July 3. 4?99 lOa TOWN section 3J^^i J-wO- 1 050, i-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital site for a cottage ; easy terms. ■X ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orchard *■' well stocked with fruife trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments as may be desired, on exceptionally easy terms. T. BULLOCK. BURNETT STREET — R EITAVBAI T.— MRS. G. H. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNETT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice, 5 142



U.S.S. CO. } 'JS^\ (J.^.S CO. ; - TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY IJ OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, wd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday* Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For parfcicu.arr apply to MILES & GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. ~NIGHT~ SCHOOL.""" , MONDAYS, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. ; Practical Harmony and Singing on TUESDAYS. Classes formed on MONDAY, July 10. Particulars from D. JONES, 7*12 Catholic School. Spectacles! Spectacles!/ "IZTAVE Your Sighfc Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES 8. SAAEK, JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZAfiUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for testing—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by wearing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors, ' Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. & SAIjEK. oculist-opticians' agent. I ©151



■■■■■-: Crossbred "Wheats. :- J MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , of London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiment* in the cro« fartiliii tion of WHEATS of vamus kip*. I* M well known that almost any variation of quality, chLcrer, form and cTurV^S developed in Flowers and Vegetables by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by election. Also in th» .hat* of I .Tnin/Jwl Carrots and other roots, including in the naee of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or smuli grain, long or short airiw ■ ™ wmm ■pecial quality that may be desired. With well selected parents crossbreeding imparts incrtascd vigor in plants as well • . and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-m year after year for generations, as is the cue with most of our w£3! Crossing should have the effect of producing more vigorous and productive, varieties. This seems to have been confirm db Mm! * Cartib's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strain* produced by crowing were euccessf l' I " «k 9 characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy price* °"^ *J| The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the beat of the** *»■ h« »jf% undersigned A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MB T. SEALY f i!!Ia ■''1! experiment with. The following year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded Sic Otttiof tbMdmwm H as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selections among farmer* in different parts of this Count* \2 ■ were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be suddosml tfcl II varieties differ greatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size ot grain, period of ripening etc For install ' H Selection Fis the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hilbu^eil the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Silictkw G, produces straw of a short, stout descrintion hwSli cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat wrf^^S long straw, likely to be damaged by wind and rain. Other sorts, as Simsction I, is practically unassailable by Birds, so that'l^Sll these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crone Som* w2tMs has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the vari* Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would recommend our friends to obtain a sufioient quantity of seed of these Hvbriri Wh* ta" jT§ test the capabilities ef them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by brinnns into L i u • « $ varieties of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in coMtitation, and a pnMochmd^ The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— || SELECTION |.—A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the variety to sow late and harvest early« Straw medin 1 »+t. iff headed. Valuable foflate Spring sowing. * mm. len«tni 'WB | SELECTION F—An early ripening Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very long headed ■ a valuable Wheat SI The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind Bird uJ^'4 Wind-proof Wheat. *"?^ J SELECTION G-—Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific Sh Id ?l SELECTION D.^-Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping habit; very well headed; very productive and likely tonror.. 1 valuable Wheat for general purpose*. ' * *^ *m \\,\ SELEOTIONJB.—Straw, very long, strong, and white } ear a fair length, thick set ? a very productive Wheafc :|] For Further Particulars, Amly to 'f^f PRIEDLANDER BROS. 1



BXTE A ORDINARY AND MOST Important A nnonncement. ASTOUNDING PUBCHASE OF Two Warehousemen's Entire Stocks. Hew season's Dress Fabrics. MANTLES, CLOAKS, AND ULSTERS, Also, FLQWERS, FEATHERS, AND LADIES' FELT HATS,, AT Positively Nominal Prices. SPECIAL SALE TOW PROCEEDING. For Fuller Particulars See Windows, Showrooms, AND Bargain Tables. W. STRANGE & CO.. CHRJSTOBTTJ ROH Prepare for a Rainy Uay. O'AVING PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of WaUfproo -*-*■ Ceats, very much below the regular prices, we have decided to give oir Customers the benefit of our BARGAINS. MenVTweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38s, reduced to Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to 32s od. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to 40S. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 65-j, reduced to MenL 8 «>Tw^ ed Wafcer Pr°of Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to DHs od Mcl1 fisTWeed W*terproof Overc<»tß, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduced to OB SEB YE. 1^- We are now making MEN'S SLUTS to measure, in our well-known style , B ' FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20a LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HArS, SHIRTS, TIBS, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. c.raighbadT" bekryian, THE READING TAILORS AND OUTFITTEBS, 1 ASHBURTON,



£30.—For Sale 2 roods 34 PS° heß *?? ether with BlnaU building Apply T. BULIOOK. THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY'S LINE. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRANGEMENTS can be made XX with the Agent-General in London to procure pasuAges by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second fealoon £2g Qg Intermediate **" £ia ifu Third Class ... Z jg| "g Fcr further particulars apply at offices MILES A CO., Limited, Ashburton And Rakaia. TINWALD.—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. THE LONGBEAOa DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual means of coping wkh the SMALL BIKDS PEST, J THE Longbeach Estate La been for 0 ., %Jl!M»»7«w «ep freer from i^irds than feve|; before, at a merely nomi ou^t, awdi^o M| s Griafg entire satis* Longbeach is m w freer from THt.ds than *ny similW property i'a New Zealand; Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land «nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, »i» Careof JohnGriS»« E«l» 5 *153 Longbeach OFFERS are invited for T.S. 685 Peter Street, containing £ acre. T. BULLOCK. THE GENERAL ELKOrioST REGISTER f REGISTER! I " • CpORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained at the office of the Mail and Guakdiax. Fruit Trees. BAYING DECIDED to give up EORSERY GARDENING and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock &,&s£? mi d other Tree 6 afc LOW PRICES. They are all of the best aorta obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. 2001bs Sack.Best Stone FLOUR 14s6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLEtt FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A, Splendid Line of ONIONS. J.THOMAS, HIVELOCK STREET. PEOPLE about to marry and furnish their houses, are invited to call on. Plckfom A Undrlll, at no ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring; Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram* bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchense and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repoluhed on thn Pmminoi. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Building Society. i? 7 I fiC and £400. two spesial rant. */JeJ to lend, on good fr^hoM securitr. .T. BULWP«,