exhibits Mr Donohue scores 27 prizes. This notice wouid be incomplete without a reference to the admirable way m which the Committee have carried out the who c arrangements, and to the success of the labors of the hon. secretary, Mr B. !«.. Tasker, to whom we are also indebted for many kindnesses m facilitating the work of the reporter. The following ia the PRIZE LIST.

Judges-J. 0. Clark and T. Stap'aton, Esqs, Christchurch. POULTRY.

Game —Black red Game cock or cockerel. M. Donohue, 1 and special; B. Baker, 2 aud 3. Black red Game hen or pullet- A. Walker, 1, 2, and special; M. Donohue, 3. Frown- red Game cock or cockerel—A. Walker, 1. Brown red Game hen or pullet —A. Walker, 1. Duckwing Game cock or cockerel—Rhodes and Perry, 1. Duckwing game hen or pullet—Rhodes and Perry, I.— Pile cock or cockerel-W. Hart, 1 and special; J. W. Hartley, 2; M. D°? oh" c'e ' 3' Pile hen or pullet-W. Hart, 1 ; M. Dono hue, 2; J. W. Hartley, 3. Any other variety, hen or pullet—M. Donohue, 1. MAMBURGB.-Golden pencilled cock or cockerel-E. B. Tasker, 1, 2, 3, and special. Goldn pencilled hen or P« I*™*1 *™* *• Tafiker, 1, 2, 3, and special. Golden span gledhenorpuUet-G. Thomson, 2 Silver spangled cock or cockerel-W. Hart, 1, K. Orivin, 2; J. Lillicoe, 3. Silver spangled hen oi pullet-W. Hart, 1 and special. Black cock or oockerel-E. E. Tasker, 1 and special; G. Rollinson, 2; George Anderson, 3 Black hen or pullet—George Anderson, 1,• E. E. Twker, 2; G. Rollinson, 3. Polish. Silver spangled cock or cockerel —George Anderson, 1, 2, 3, and special. Silver spangled hen or pullet—George Ander son, 1, 2, 3, and special. Redcaps.—William Donald, 1, 2, and special. Hen or pullet-William Donald, 1, 2,3, and special. „„,.-. i AN»ALUSIANS.-Cock-R. S-Wateon, 1. Cockerel—B. S. Watson, 1 and special; to Mclntyre, 2 and special ; T. McCalman, 3. Hen—T. Grange, 1; R. S. Watson, 2 and 3. Pullet—T. Grange, 1. Lethorns.— White cock-G. Rollinson, 1 j C. and H. Whittaker, 2. White cockerel- G. Rollinson, 1, 2, and special; J. Taylor, 3 White hen—G. Rollinson, 1 and special; 0. and H. Whittaker, 2. White pullet—J. Tayior, 1* Brown cock—T. Hoult, 1; H. Williß, 2, 3, and special. Brown cockerel— T. Hoult, 1 and special; J. Lillicoe, 2 ; H. Willis, 3. Brown hen- J. Taylor, 1, 2, and special; T. Hoult, 3. Biown pullet—T. Hoult, 1 and 2 ; H. Willis, 3. MiNORCAS.-Black cock-F. J. Dowding, 1; Mrs M. A. Gunnell, 2. Black cockerel —Mrs M. A. Gunnell, 1 and two specials ; J. Tasker, 2 and special; Mrs M. A. Gunnell, 3. Black hen-F. J. Jading, 1 ; Mrs M. A. Gunnell, 2; T. Hoult, 3. Black pullet-T. Hoult, 1 and special; F. J. Dowding, 2; Mrs M. A. Gunnell, 3. Spanish.—Cock or cockerel— \. I*, imnis, 1, 2, 3, «nd special; Hen or pullet—A. (*. Ennis, 1, 2, and special; G. Thomson, 3. Plymouth Rocks. -Barred cock—Mrs R. W. Hart, 1; L. Tracey, 2. Baried cockerel —L. Tracey, 1, 2, and special; W. A. Banks, 3. Barred hen—L. Tracey, 1 and speoial; W. A. Banks, 3. Barred pollet gVT. Smith, 1;W. A. Banks, 2; G. T. Smith, 3. , t tw v ' i Dorkings.—Colored cock—J. Digby, 1 and special. Colored cockerel-J. Digby, 1; C J. Won, 2 and 3. Colored pullet- E. J. Merton, 1, 2, and special; J. Digby, d. Cochin, Buff or Cinnamon cock—M. Donohue, 1 and special; A. G. Ennis, 2. Buffer Cinnamon cockerel—M. Donohue, 1; A. G. Ennif«, 2 and 3. Buff or Cinnamon hen-M. Donohue, 1; A. G. Enow, 2; J. Lloyd, 3. Baff or Cinnamon Pullet-M. Donohue, 1, 2, and special; A. G. Ennis, 3. Partridge cock -T. Hoult, 1 and special; Rhodes and Perry, 2; W. J. Richards, o. Partridge cockerel—W. J. Richards, 1; 1. Hoult, 2; W. J. Richards, 3. J^tridge hen-Rhodes and Perry, 1; W. J. Richards, 2j Rhodes and Perry, 3- Partridge pullet --W. J. Richards, 1,2, and Bpecial; Rhode* and Perry, 3. . „, 4 BRAHMAS-Dark cock or cookerel-W. A. Banks, 2. Dark hen or pulet—W. A. Banks 1. Light oock-M. Donohue, 1 and special; Clark and Aslin,2. Light cockerel -ICiarkand Aslin, 1 and 2 ; M. Donohue 3. Light hen-M. Donohue, 1 and special; W. Steele, 2. Light pullet-Clark and Ashn, 1 ; M. Donohue, 2 ; Clark and Aalin, 3. LANGSHAN-Blackcock-J. Ford 1. Black cocker«l-F. J. Dowding, 1 and special; J. Ford 2. Black hen-J. Ford 1. Black niillet—F. Ford, 1; F- J. Dowding, 2. and special; Dr Leahy, 2; 1. Breeze, 4. Hen or pullet-T. Breeze, 1 and special; Dr cock or cockerel-L. Tracev 1 and special; T. Hoult, 2 and A. Sve/hen i P ufet-C t 1 and special; L. Tracey, 2; T. Hoult, d. GoWen?ock or cockeref-M. Donehue 1. Golden hen or P ullet-M. Donohue 1. ORPiNGTONs-Rose comb, xnpairs-MrsM. A. Gunnell 1. Single comb, m P»>»T-^» M. A. Gannell, 1 and special; W. A. Banks 2; J. Brown, 3. Bantams-Back or brown game, m pairs —W Hart, 1 and special; M. Douohue, 2; G.^olUnson, 3 ; A. G. Williams special for gcal exhibit. Duckwing or Bile Game, m pkirs-M. Donohue 1,2, aud special; George Anderson, 3. , , , Any Other Vabiety, purebred, cock or cockerel-M. ponohne, white Wyandotte, 1. 0. and H. Whittaker, g, Hen or pullet He. *nd H- Whittaker L Sblwng Class, for Brahmas, Cocninß, Dorkings, Langshans, Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes. To l»e shown m pairs, price not to exceed 40s per pir—A. G. Ennis, Cochins, 1 and special; W. J. Richards, Cochins, 2; M. Donohue, Brahmas, 3, For all other varieties of Poultry, price not to pioeed 40s the pair. To be Bhown m pairs E-J. Taylor, £eghoras, I an 4 »pecial|; M ponphuel P«"K 2;Mrj M. A. Guntael^ Orpington, 3- G- Andejrson 4- AVLESBtJRY DUCKS, m V™*-£- %> Ue Q n 1, 2, and special,. Mrs R. W. Hag,,3 Pekin ducks, m pairs—C. and H. Whit taker 1. Any other variety ducks, m paira —MrsA-H Moor , Mußcovey, 1; Alexander Wilkie.2. . .. « *t.

Turkey, any variety, cock—Mrs H. w. Hart, American bronze, 1 and special, d Eloy A, 2 : Mrs R. W. Hart, black, 3 An.y variety, ten-Mrs R W- Hart, American bronze, 1 and 2. fpiGFOXS. Dragoons.— Cock—J, Digby, 2. Hen— Voters.'--Any color, m pairs -W. Rowan. 1. 2, 3, and special. . TDMBtKRS.-Short-faced, any variety, m tiftlra-W. Fraser, 1. Flying, any color, Ker-leked, fa P«»-W. Fraser, 1 and BPSntaiLß.—A»v color, m pairs—M. Done hu^lSpepial; W- *ra.er, 2; M. Dono bU BALnMKAD S .-Any color, m pairs-M. AHiWEBTS.-Bed chea»«^ > vanetyf cock or hen—J. Digby,*l and special; Mrs R. W. Hart, 2; J. Digby, 3. Blue or black, chequered, any variety, cock or hen —3, Digby, 1. 2, 3, and Bpecial. CANARIES.

Norwich.—Clear yellow or bun 1, cayenne fed—J. R. Jack, 1 and special; F. Hooper, 2 and 3. Ticked or variegated, cayenne fed—J. R. Jack, 1; F) Hooper, 2 and 3. Crested-J. Lane, 1; J. Porter, 2; J, Hunt, 3. Clear yellow or buff; non-cayenne fed— J. Porterj 2. Tioked or variegated, non cayenne fed—J. Porter, 2. Cinnamon—Canary—J, R. Jack, 1. Cage of four canaries, any variety—F. Hcoper, 1 and special; V. W. Steward, 2; G. 1. Smith, 3. Goldfinch Mule—E. Townsend, 1; W. Peat, 2; J. Porter, 3. Any Other Variety Sonosteb. —J. Hunt, green finch mule, 1; V. W. Steward,

2 Selling class for canarieß, to be shown m pairs, price not to exceed 30s per pair-J. B. Jack, 1; F. Hooper, 2 and 3.

PITS. PARKOT-Any varitty—Mrs R. W. Hart, highly commended. __ OAT-Mrs B. W. Hart, Tom, 1; Thomas Hoult (Aahburton), 2; Mrs Anderson, Torn, 3; H. J. Tasker, Tom, v.h.c ; G. T. Smith, Tom, h.c. SPECIAL PEIZES. C X Meredith Kaye, £1 Is, Brahma light cock-M Donohue; A E Peache, £1 Is, Dprking colored cook—J Digby; J Boai fant, £11», Cochin, Buff, or Cinnamon pock -M Donohue i D Thomaj, £1 l* t Cochm ?Wtaidg« bw^X HoMi Mile* *a 4 Co,

£1 Is, Leghorn white cockerel—G Rollin son; Roliitt and Co, £1 li, Ltghorn brown cockerel—T Hoult; Lane »ud Son, £1 is, Leghorn black cocki-rel—F J Dowdrag; A J Kelly, £1 Is, H onbarg golden pencilled oock or eockere!— F, E Tusker ; AshburUn Club, £1 Is, Hamburg black cock orcackerd —E X Tasker ; R E Tusker and Fiiand, £i 1.8, Andalusian cockerel—R S Wfttson; 0 Digly, £1 la, Bantam duckwing or pile Game impairs—M Donohue; N.Z; Clothing Fac tory, 10a 6d, Minorca black cockerel—Mrs M A Guunell; R Bird, 10s 6d, Minorca black cockerel—Mrs M A Gunnell; H G Flower, 10a 6d, Wyandotte silver cock or cockerel—L. Tracey ;C W Israeli, 10i 6d, Aylesbury ducks m pairs—G A lillen ; J Henry, 10a od, Turkey, any variety, cock- Mrs R W Hart; J Gamble, 7s 6d, Norwich clear yellow or buff, canury—J R Jack; NZ Clothing Factory, 10a 6d, Hamburg golden pencilled cock or cockerel—E E Tasker; R E Bowie, 15s, Spanish cock or cockerel—A G Ennis; E G Crisp, 10s 6d, black red Game cock or cockerel —M Dono hue; R Murray, 7s 6d, Redcap cock or cockerel—W Donald; C Btach, 10a 6d, Ply mouth Rock barred cockerel—L Tracey; W Pollock, 10i 6d, Houdan cock or cockerel T Breeze ; G H Bryant, 10a 6d, Orpingtons, single comb, m pairs—Mrs M A Guanell j T Hoult, 10s 6d, Baatama, black or brown game, m pairs—A G Williamt; Beath and Co, 10s 6(1, selling class (90), m pairs—A G Ennis ; J Bishop, 103 6d, Belling claas (91), m pairs—J Taylor; A Orr, 7s 6d, Polish silver Spanish cock or cockerel G Ander son ; W H Drummond, 10s, Game pih cock or cockerel—W Hart; Craighead and Berry man, 10s 6d, black red Game hen or pullet —A Walker; J Heeeltine, 10s 6d, Cochin buff or cinnamon pullet—M Donohue; W Bryant, 10s 6d, Hamburg silver spangled h«n or pullet—W Hart; L F Andrewes, ss, Ham burg, black hen or pullet—G Anderson; Tucker and Bean, 10? 64, Polish silver span gled hen or pullet—G Anderson ;J W Hard ley, ss, Redcap h( nor pullet—W Donald; H E Bonnington, 10a 6d, Antwerps, red, che qutrad, any variety, cock or hen —J Digby; G Light, ss, Legh m white hen—G Rollin aon ; G Jesson, 8s 6d, Leghorn brown hen— J Taylor j H Madden, 10a 6d, Minorca black , pullet—T Hoult; Adams and Hyde, 7s 6d, Spanish hen or pullet—A G finnis; W Anderson, 10s 6d, Plymouth rock barred hen-L Tracey ; H C Segeis, 10a 6d, Dork ing colored pul'et—C J Merton ;H M Jones, 10* 6d, cage of four canaries any variety— F Hooper; Mitchell and Turner, 10s 6d, Cochen partridge pullet—W J Richards; R Lumsden, 7s 6d, Brahma light hen—M Donohue ; T Whittington, sa, Houdan hen or pullet—T Breeze; P Hanrahan, 10s 6d, Wyandotte silver hen or pullet—C and H Whittaker; J Orr, 10d 6d, Hamburgh golden pencilled hen or pullet—E E Tasker; W Patching, sa, Duckwing game hen or pullet —Rhodes and Perry ; J Nicholas, ss, Pouters any color m pairs—W Rowan; Mrs Ranger, ss, Tumblers flying, any color m pairs—W Fraser; F J Dowding, Christchurch, for local exhibitor scoring most points m Min orcaa—J Tasker; W J Silcock, 7a 6d, for best local exhibit m Bantams, black or brown game m paira—A G Williams; P Devane, ss, for best local exhibit, m Andalusian cockerel—S Mclntyre ; W Jewett, ss, for local exhibitor scoring most points m Leg horns—H Willw ; T Hannaford, for best m Fantail pigeons any color, m pairs—M Donohue ; W C Davis, ss, Antwerps blue or black chequered, any variety cook or hen— J Digby. t^m^

COMMERCIAL.

(Received July 22, 11.45 a.m.) L<vsn>on, July 21. The dosing prices at the wool sale?, compared with last auctions, show a fall m merino of id to Id, larab3 |d, crossbred |d, fine £d to"Id.

LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Mr John G. Restell, m conjunction with fche New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited, per New Zealand Land Association, report on the Ashburtou live stock markets for the Week ending July 20.—At the Aahburton county yards on Tuesday, only a small entry came forward. The attendance was large and tbe sale throughout was the most spirited we have seen for somo months, every line being cleared at prices that must have been satisfactory to ven dors. Only six small pens of butchers' sheep were yarded and brought good values. Small crossbred two-tooth wethers sold a 1; 133 9d, 17s Id, and 17s 3d ; merino wethers, 3s 4d ; fat sold at 93. A very nice line of freezers sent m by Mr D. Brick were disposed of privately at 17s 6d, being the top price for the day m fat sheep. Several good lines of merino ewes m lamb found buyers at increased rates as follows—Bs 6d, 8* 3d, 5s lid, 5s 7d. Our sales were—l 4 crossbred two-tooth wethers at 13s 9d ; 11, 17*s Id ; seven merino wethers, 4a ; 132 two-tooth cross bred ewes m lamb to Down rams, 15s 9d, Springers sold at £5 to £6 | store caws up to £4 ; three yearlings, t>o3. During the week we have sold privately 420 cross bred ewes at 13s 3d ; 100 merino ewes at 8s 3d ; and 17 head of young cattle at 4J2 11h 6d. Skin Sale.-rOn Friday 21st we held our regutar f artnightly skin sale, when large entries were submitted at the various stores, and the prices ruled 6d higher than those obtained at previous sales as follows t—Butchers' crossbreds, 3s to 4s 6d; butchers' merinos, 2s 8d to 3a 4d ; farmer^' crossbreds, 2s to 4s 4d ; farmers' merinos, Is to 3a; pelts, 2d to 9d j hides and fat at scale rates.

D. Thomas reports upon the live stock market m the Ashburton district for the weak ending July 19, 1893, as follows, viz:—On Tuesday at the Ashburton yard* the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. The entry m sheep was a small one, but all of them were cleared at values slightly higher than last week Good merino ewes realising up to 8s 6d each: fat sheep, l&s, 15a 9d, lfa 31 to 17s 6d ; medium merino wethers up to 9d ; good hoggets to lls each j crossbred ewes m lamb, two-tooths, to 15s 91; broken mouths, 9s 9d to 13* 9d each. The totals yarded for the day consisted of 2222 sheep, 24 head of cattle, and 9 pigs, of which my entry comprised 1380 sheep, and 14 head of cattle, and I succeeded m clearing the whole of my entry except 2 head of cattle. The following are the prices realised, viz., §7 fatmerino wethers, 9s'; stflre inerfno wethers, 4s k> §s lid ; 101 crossbred hoggets, Us: 2QO merino ewes, 8s 6d; §70 merino ewes, 5s Ud : 60 crosßbrecUwo-tooth w«^ 15j , f2 fah Ctoss'bred two-tooths, Us iodj'lCO merino wethers, 5s 6d ; 60 failing mouth crossbred ewes, 9a 9i ; 154 crossbred lambs, 9i lid; 209 crossbred ewes m lamb, 13a 9d, etc. In cattle I soU fat cow, £610 a ; fat cow, £517s 6d; spr nger, £41656 d; springer, £4 15a; springer £4 Ss; 2 yearlings, £19s each ; 2 year old store, £3 9s ; 2 year old store, £3 Is ; I year old store, £3, etc. etc. Horse Market.—On Saturday I held my usual weekly sale at the Arcade when about 40 horses and sundries wore brought forward for sale. Some of the horses being a fair stamp sold pretty well, but for weeds and screws no better demand can be reported. About 2o changed hands, and for good young draughts up to £25 was realised. Su£ dries sold fairly well. On and aftwr the 29th inst. it is my intention to add to the horse business the sale of dairy oattle, pigs, poultry, grain, and Bundnes, starting at 11.30 each Saturday.

CABLE SUMMARY

Inquiries made m connection with tha New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, show that the power of the official receiver appointed m London does not, extend to the Colonies. The Company's new business is being conducted by the New Zealand ? Association, and the old business and contracts are to be trans aoted as here,-to-fore by the Company s officers.

The Wellington Shooting Case.

PER PEEBB ASSOCIATION. Wellington, July 21. The hearing of the charge of wilful murder against Louis Sanderson is pro ceeding at the Police Court. So far the evidence is similar to that at the inquest. The case is likely to last all day. The charge of murder against Louis Albert Sanderson m the recent shooting case at Wellington was dismissed to-day, the Magistrate considering that Sanderson had nad provocation, and had only fired when escape was impossible.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourseives responsible lor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

THE ASHBURTON SEAT.

TO THK EDITOR. Sir, —In reply ta your correspondent " Direct Vetoist," I beg to say that I am a member of a .temperance Society, one of whose rules is that every member must sign a legally drawn up d«ed, bind ing himself not to vote for any Parlia mentary candidate, who does not support the Direct Veto. This rule is also, I understood, adopted by the New Zea land Alliance of Auckland ; and further than this, I do not see that any purely Temperance Society can consistently go. There is however a Political Association exlatingin Ashburton,called the*' Liberal,' several of whose members belong to various Temperance Societies, and one of whose planks is the Direct Veto. It has a rule that any Parliamentary candidate, seeking its support, must declare him self, m the usual manner, by advertise ment, as just done by myself, when he will m due course be ballotted tor, along with other candidates, perhaps supported by other societies. For my own part, I intend to adhere loyally, by tbe ballot of this Association, and should imagine it would be to the interest of Temperance Societies to do so likewise, as unanimity is a great force m politics, as well as m everything else.—l am, etc.,

\. R. 0. CUNHINGHAMU GRAHAM.

"COWARD'S CASTLE,"

TO THE EDUOR,

Sir, —Mr La wry makes an attack through your columns on Mr Collins, and insinuates against him a charge of cowardice. He slips m this sting with a soft sawder story from Robinson of Brighton,' but he omits altogether to mention thatJMr Collins had been speak ing for nearly two hours to an audience packed with friends of the direct veto question, who did not throughout that meeting behave m the most tolerant manner to the lecturer; and Mr Collins had on more than one occasion to turn the sharp shafts of his ready wit and keen satire against those who not only forgot the English rule of fair play, but also their good manners. Mr Lawry ought to know that such an address as Mr Collins gaye—delivered with a fire and energy and a perfection of articulation. Mr Lawry would lose nothing by copying— is not got through by a slight built man

like the lecturer without considerable exhaustion; and at the close of it. and the tedious cross-examination to which he had been subjected, it was no wonder if Mr Co'lins were tired. But he confessed to no fatigue, and stated he came there to lecture. He knew not how he h»d been advertised ; but if he had been advertised to address a public meeting, he was quite ready to have a vote taken Was ib the perfection of courage on Mr La wry's part—as he looked round that hall and, counting heads, saw that he haJ an easy majority—ti e^en hint at taking a vote. I do not think so; nor do I think that his. tactics m this connection were the admiration of a majority of those who have voted for his motion, If the clusa Mr I'jiwry advocates so loudly is to triumph, it will not be because of the tact and good sense of its more prominent advocates,—l am, etc., . Moderate. Tinwald, July 21,1893.

The French in Siam.

Paris, July 20. Sir Charles Dilke, m an interview with a representative of " La Figaro " said he fore saw no difficulty with rupee* to Siam unless France attempted annexation. Speaking of the dispute m Newfoundland he s»iq there was great cause for anxittv. July 21. Information from Bangkok states that the King and Court are preparing to leave the capital of Siam and that reinforcements are being sent to Battenbong owing to the attitude of the French gunboat* being pro. vocative. An answer to the French ultimatum is expec ed by the French Government on Sunday.

Hojtr<j "Kong, July 20. The general opinion is that China is disposed to help Siam.

London, July 20. Viscount Curzon, m a letter to •• The Times" stated that if France claims the entire left of the Mekong it will deprive Siam of half of her territory, and be the means of placing the French m Upper Mekong m juxtaposition to the British protected Shan. States. " The Times " in sists that France cannot thus be allowed to close the door to the British trade m South western China.

Sir G. Grey, Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs, m reply to a question m the House of Commons, said he had not been in formed a& to ths French ultimatum m re gard to Siam. Lord Dufferin has returned to Paris, and is communicating with the French Government respecting the Siamese diffi culty. July 21. In the House of Commons to-day, Sir F. Grey, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of the Foreign Office, said the only part of the ultimatum which concerned England was the French action with regard to territory m Siam. He stated that Lord Dufferin had returned to Paris for the purpose of exchanging amicable views QQ the point.

CRICKET.

[per press association]

London, July 20.

The weather having cleared it waa de cided to proceed with the match between Australia and Somersetshire. The re cent rains had rendered the wicket very heavy and all In favor of the bowlera. The county team batted first and were all out for 119 runs. The leading scores were Palairet 30, Hill 21. Turner took four wickets for 44, Coningham two for 19, Trumble two for 13,

At Taurton to-day the crowd was very J angry when the decision first came to I postpone the Somersetshire match. ) Though the sun was shining the ground I was very wet. Owing to a misunder standing it was believed that the colonia's desired to avoid the match. As the Australians passed the townsfolk they were hooted, but the spectators cheered them even'ually. The umpires re-ex amined the ground, and ordered a start to bd made. The bowlers got a lot of work on the ball, and the batsmen m trying to force the score were nearly all caught out. The third wicket fell with tha total at 72. The remainder, how ever, collapsed. The fielding of the visitors was good, especially Grah»m, Bruce and Trumble. (Received July 22, 11.10 a.m.) London, July 21. The " Sportsman " says the Australians were entirely blameless tor unpleasantness at Taqnton. The crowd did not know the facts of the case, and left the ground owing to the umpires' decision that the tuff wa« unfit for play.

THE ASHBDBTON GUARDIAN: SATTJBDAY, JULY 22, 1895.



UNPARALLELED] CHE A P SALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS, —COMMENCING— June 24. Astounding 8 Bargains. WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. ■ ■ ■■■ "'i"'-'} HI6HI-CLABS WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. IN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR] PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF TWEEDS AND COATINGS SERGES, MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOCK AND MADE TO ORDER MENJS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAEYES WILLIAM BPARKOW, BASTBTKEET, Next to J, SEALT & CO., Seed Merchants. LADIES' A^D GEHmiP'd HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS', EAST STREET, HAS lately returned from London, where he spent eighteen months, studying the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles; at the same time gaining more experience m the leading Ladiett' and Gentleman's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore m a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be finished m a style not to be surpassed. 7J129



5 Prepare for a Rainy Day. Ul AVFNG PURCHASED a ctmioe 1 •»• of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproof *-*■ C*jkta, very mu-h below the regular prices, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our BARGAINS. Men* Tweed W<»terpr» >£ Overcoats, sowu thioue-jhoufc, usual price 38j, reduced to 255. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to 32s 6d. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to 455. Men s Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, aewn throughout, usual price 65 5, reduced to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to 52s 6d Men * Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual [price 80s, reduced to 655. OBSERVE. ■ v E7* We are now making MEN'S SUITS to measure, In oar well-known style FIT and WORKMANBHIP, from 15s to 20s LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality, Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods m the District to select from. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HAPS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. craigheadX bebryian, THE LEADING TAILOBS AHD OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON. DISSOLUTION U*;_PAIiTNKIiISHIPr iOLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR OSE MOISTH AT • T, H- Undbill and Co.'s, JLate Pich ford A Undrlll, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Ashburton. Tn TT Sj- fin BEG to thank thair Friends and General Public fo • XX• \J •Ou \j\)» their past support, and hope, by careful attention to Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. All work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. m UN DRILL X Co., TANCRED STREET, 7 144 Next Building Society's New Office.



IMPORTANT TO INYESTORB, IMPORTANT XO FATHERS AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO EYiSRYBODY. T~)° You WISH for a good Investment! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSE and SECTION. You cannot go wrong m buying land at a reasonable price, which is increasing m value, and becoming less m quantity every week. Everyone should possess a home that he can call his own, and the properties such as are now offered should not be aissed. Young man, you may feel free and independent now, but you will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Seotion by instalments of payment that you will not feel the loss of. Saving leads to wealth ; yet many people go on paying house rent all their lives, and are either unaware how easily they may become house owners instead of rent payers, or singularly neglectful of such opportunities as F. FKRRIMAN offers. Do without luxuries for a little while, and boy a Bection and House What you are now paying for rent will soon pay the cost of your property. No more landlords, ne more rent. Anyone la aotive employment of any kind can save enough to pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. What many spend m cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a House and | Seotion. Don't hesitate because your earnings are small; make your expenses only a little less than now. Many will be ready to take it off your hands at a profit. It is an axiom m political eoonomy that should be written m letters of gold— The man who lives up to all he owns Is ill prepared for fortunes turns, But who spends less has home and health, Long life himself, his children wealth, Like drops of water, grainb of sand That make the ocean and the land ; The penny saved to sovereigns grows, What poor men hope, the rich man knows. — Baker, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON EXTENSTON, TtVvt» Qolo 1 ACRE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontage, J. Ul Oa.lt?—— on Beach Road. Upon the land is built a com fortable Dwelling of five rooms, Shop and Stable, A good opening for any small business,|Ponltry Farm, etc. F. FERRliffAtf. —FOR SALE — AT HAMPSTEAD, a Comfortable Five-Ro )im d Honse, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two sections of land of first-class quality. Well planted with choice fruit trees m full bearing ; an abundant supply of water ; excel lent frontage.'; on Main Road,|{nenr School, and within sight of Railway Station ; clear|title. F. FERRIMAN. A HOME YOU MAY WELL BE PROUD OP, TOGETHER WITH LASTING AND SOLID SECURITY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lots 137, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7, about l£ ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, close to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with this pro perty and a small nest egg m cash you can be comf artable now and m the evening of life. Price—£2so, which, at 4 per cent interest, is only four shillings a week rental for the above Banks go up,*Banks]go down, but this may stand for ever, F. FERRIBffAN. —FOR SALE — A VALUABLEJBUSINESS SITE of i-ACRE, opposite the new office o the Building Society, in]Tancred Street. F. FERRIMAN, —FOR SALE— » . ■ ■ HAVELOOK STREET, i ACRE. Capital corner, close to centre of town. Comfortable Villa of five rooms, with Outbuildings ; good garden, well sheltered ; must be sold; owner leaving for North Island. He may wish himself m his old home again. Many that leave Ash bur ton would like to return. If you bay this home you will want more cash to get you out than owner will take for you and yours * go m. F. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE— TO THOSE who study sanitation the Alford Forest Road offers all that you can desire. 1 have for Sale £-ACRE and good House opposite Mr John Orr's resi dence. This property will suit any one .living m town or working at the Woollen Factory. Price low. F. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE SECTION and HOUSE near Canterbury Mill. A "safe investment; gortd home for little money ; easy terms. F. FERRIMAN. — FOB SILE THAT CAPITAL FAMIL\, RESIDENCE known as Troyford Villa, aituatec on the Wakanui Road, containing Large Dining Room, Drawing, Six Bedrooms, Kuchen, Bath Room, and pantry. The ground consists of Flower Garden, Lawn Kitchen Garden, Stable, and with back entrance ; the whole'forming 'a most desir able property. F. FERRIMAN.



I PASS J ! " As strong as the oak," '* As pure as the lily." " As fragrant as the rose. In 1, 2, 5 and 101 b Tins. Henry Zander, SOLE AGENT, ] ASHBURTON. ] 7 145 fi^i————^^^ Mr D. Thomas BULLOCK'S ARCADE. AT THE SOLICITATION of many valued Clients, I have determined to hold Auction Sales at the Arcade of DAIRY CATTLE, PIGS, POUl^'V'y AND SUNDJRIF^ ' j EV-T^y SATUBDAY, I Under the management of D. T. Matson. FIRST SALE SATURDAY, JULY 29,1893, at 11.30 a.m. D. THOMAS, 7J127 Ashburton. I HAVE now made satisfactory arrange ments by which I can take Delivery of FAT PIGS (dead), and render account sales to Farmers within twenty-four hours. Any number taken, but they must have been well fed and properly dressed. ' This should be the best and safest way for Farmers to sell their Pigs. No guess work about it Foi particulars apply D. THOMAS, 7§128 4shburton. " Poultry Mule. [ SATURDAY, JULY 22, 1893 D THOMAS has received instructions • from the well-known Bird Fan , ciers, Messrs Donoghue and Hoult, to sell by Publio Auction m the •. ODDFELLOWS' HA.LL, those Prize and other Exhibits entered by them for the Show. , BIRDS ON EXHIBIT. j _— T Sale at 9 o'clock. i —— —. j DAVID MATSON, 7 UQ Auctioneer,



More perilous than all the strength of the swollen river leaping over its banks, and carrying death and desolation to man and I his handiwork, is the sudden sweep of long pent.up disease. The trivial kidney trouble is disregarded until at last the dammed-up poison breaks down all barriers and sweeps into the blood. That flood of poison is the deadly Bright's Disease. Tieat the liver and kidney trouble to-.day, and treat it with Warner's Safe Cure, the absolute specific of five continents, strengthened by long and universal use, and made and sold on honon \ 9 O ACBES farSaleTNicelittle homT JL^eJstead, Situated about 4£ miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortable Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build inga. Inspection invited. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



. X^looctet m a aisiinuiiia. (Received July 22, 11.46 a.m.) Hobart, July 22. The low lying parts of Launceoton are submerged. Inveresk is undated, and people are leaving their residence s Three hundred from the latter suburb have taken refuge m the Albert Hall. The Hoods are now receding. I filestlSssing^ AYED'v May lIA IF> jfJmL rinln ||^j::J iluun H|Sr-|H|»^Sq Prevents the hair from < W^k^^^A t>eco*mng thin, faded, life. It cures itching humors, an| r keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or b. come rancid by exposure to the air. and which is as perfect a substitute for the oil ' supplied by nature, m youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. ( Ayer's Hair Vigor (^ PREPARED BT Or. J. C. AVER & CjUwell, Mass., lU. A. BIT" Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer—-is prominent on the wrapper and is blown m the glass on the bottom of each of onr liort.ies r , l_=s? - Saved from the Flood.