COMMERCIAL.

London, July 27. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 96 ;3 1 per cents* U}. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, fl*t, 29i; South Australian wheat, exwarehoase, restricted, 31s 6d ; Victorian wheat, exwarehouse, weaker, 30s 6d. .„,.*, Frozen mutton, first quality, 35a 8d j seoond quality, 33a 83. Lamb, first quality, 43s 4d. Beef, fore-quarters, 3|d ; hindquarters, 6£d—market quiet, All the New Zealand consignments have been withdrawn from sale. At the wool sales prices were firm, but Bradford market has a downward ten dency. (Received July 30, 12 15 p.m.) London, July 30. Sheepskins have declined a farthing. Tallow, medium mutton, 275. The American and Continental wheat markets are declining, and showing signs of weakness, while the English has a downward tendency. Two cargoes of Australian wheat sold at 28s 6d and 29a respectively.

A private cable from London advwes the arrival of the Woodville and the Wiflowbank on the 28th inst., with cargoes of new season's New ca*ftnd wheat, Quality prime, f.a.q., and it is valued at 26s 6d per quarter. Ihe New Zealand Land Association has received the following cable message, dated London, July 28 :— Frozen Meat-^Mutton market Inactive. Wellington mutton is worth 3d per lb. Other quotations are unchanged sine* last telegram. Lamb market weak. Prime ( New Zealand lumbs are worth per carcase 4|d per lb. Tallow—There is little demand. Good beef tallow is worth 27s 9d per ewe. Other quotations unchanged since last telegram,

CORRESPONDENCE.

(W« do not hold ouneives responsible lor the opinion* •xpiesied by our correspondent*.)

A VERY MEASLY PROCEEDING.

TO THB EDITOR. Sir,—l notice m your issue of Thurs day last a letter signed " Cato," m which it is stated that a member of an unnamed school committee had sent his children to school, which is also unnamed, while a part of his family was suffering from measles. When "Oato" goes next to work to air his moral righteousness over an assumed name he ought to be more careful as to whom he takes into his con fidence. The children referred to had not mewles, as •• Cato " can satisfy him ■elf of if he hai only the moral courage to lay aside his assumed name and take the question into the light of day. The father of the children referred to is a member of a school committee, so has " Cato " been, and here are some things the present writer has not done. He attends to his work, and gives eatisfac tion i» so doing ; fee is perfectly honest, and has never got glued to money other than his own ; he has never stuck to school committee funds ; he does not spend the time he ought to be at work m listening to interested and untrue tales.— I am, etc., A True Highlander.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIANS v. SURREY.

LoapON, Ju'y 29. The attendance at the O,val to-day to witness the match Surrey v Australians was very good. The weather was fine and the wicket m excellent order. In the first innings of Surrey Trumble took four wickets for 77 and Turner four for 79 Trott and Giffen each secured a wicket at the cost of 69 runs. Bruce and McLeod were wlso tried, but without success. ■ In their second innings the Australians have made 218 for the loss of six wickets. The scores are—Bruce 37, Bannerman *44, Trott 12, Graham 42, Gregory 8, Lyons 10, Giffen (not out) 35, Trumble (not out) 20, extras 10; total for six wicket*", 218. (Received July 31, 11 30 a.m.) London, July 3,0. Surrey beat the Australians by two wickets and four runs. The second innings of the colonials closed for 308, George Giffen 82, Trumble 29, McLeod 12, Turner 16, Bltckham (not out) 2, extras 14. Sharpe took four wickets for 74, Richardson two for 102, Abel one for 0. The fielding of the home team was of an inferior description. In the second innings Surrey knocked up 118 with the loss of eight wickets—Abel 0, Hay ward 20, Street 1, Maurice Bead 3, W. Read 25, Baldwin 21, Brockwell 20, Henderson (not out) 12, Sharp 9, Marshall (not out) 0, extras 5. Turner bowled m splendid form taking six wickets at a cost of 54 runs. Trumble secured one for 34. (Received July 31, IL4S> a.m.) The Duke of Connaughi will entertain the Australian cricketers at lunch to: morrow. A match has been arranged far August 28 at Blackpool, against an eleven of Engr lan<?. The team will sail by the Scry ia on September If, and plays two matches m j»h,iladelphia, one each at St Paul, Balti more, Toronto, Montreal, New Fork, and San Fianciroo. Tfcpy will consequently not reach Sydney till December Q.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

London, July 29. In the House of Commons, on the motion to go into Committee of Supply, an amendment regretting that the Govern ment had taken no action to relieve the agricultural depression was rejected by 24.' * ■ * ' ja reply to a question to-day Bfr Glad stone pleaded for time to consider whether he would a'pppint a committee to enquire into the TKmtjwws, wfiicK he admitted was of a very serious character, and unique m the history of the House. He thought if» committee was set up, much informal matter would be introduced concerning the fracas, and the evidence would be hopelessly diverse. The Speaker has had a private con ference with Mr Gladstone, Mr Balfour, aod others m pbe matter, " Strong feeling hits been aroused through' out the country, and Mr Meilor, Chair man of Committees, his been advised to retire from the position. A mob occasionally meets outside the House of Commons, and while indulging m sham skirmishes, request members who pass on their way te the Parliamentary $unding94o electtfem Smith £tjie pugilist^ Chairman of Committees/ 8 net they also make other ribald remark?. ' Mr Balfour proposes to move when the Bill is brought up fo,r report on August 7 for the exclusion of Irish members from the House of Commons from the day the Home Rule Act comes into operation, except m the event of any future amend ment to that Act, when they will be sum moned to attend the Imperial Parliament £-o discuss sjich ari'amendmpni. '■ ■' '*" (Beceived JttiySQ^WUS a.m.) •'■■'• London, July 29. Speaking on the motion intercepting supply, Mr H. Gardner, President of the Board of Agriculture, cited the appoint ment of a royal commission to consider the marking 1 gfforeign and, colonial tlroduee is, an ih>fc#nce pf the activity of fP In tho interests of \he agrioiiltural Industry.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[VVR PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Another Football Victim. Dunedin, July 31. ! Charles Pippett. junior, died at. Bannockburn on Saturday, the result of a blow on tho stomach given accidentally' by James Ah Wing, while playing foot ball.

THE WEATHER.

Rain fell very heavily m Ashbuiton on Saturday evening, and continued during almost the whole of Sunday and to-day, with bui little interval. A strong northerly wind blew the while, and a very soppy state of affairs underfoot was the result. All Outdoor work is of course suspended, and every depression is a pool of water. There is a strong freshet m the Ashburton river, which is still rising.

[PER PRJS9B ASSOCIATION]

Wilukqton, July 31. The police hare received a telegram from Blenheim stating that the town is Hooded, and the water running into the shops. Timarit, July 31. Steady rain since Saturday evening has fallen on the lowlands, and the creeks are full and the rivers moderate. Wheat sowing will be greatly checked. Four inches of snow fell at Fairlie on Sunday morning, and twelve inches at Burks's Pass. _____

FIRE AT SEA.

HORRIBLE DETAILS.

(Received July 31, noon). Sydney, July 31. The China steamer brings detail* of the burning of the Spanish vessel Don Juan, was subsequently towed into Manilla m the Phillipine Islands. ! Ninety^eight of the passengers and crew were rescued. Many who climbed the rigging lost hold and fell into the flames. A boat crowded with passen gers was Upset by the sharks which surrounded the vessel and the occu pants were devoured. The fire broke out amongst the kerosene portion of the cargo. _

The Taranaki Highway man.

New Plymouth, July 31. Robert Wallath was charged with breaking into the counting house of Henry Brown, timber merchant, on March 29, with intent to commit felony. George Foote, manager, gave evidence that ha left m the office the previous night a c*3h box, having £30 or £40 and papers m a black hand bag. Next morn ing he found the place broken into and the bag and its contents gone. Sergeant Duffin deposed to searching accused's bedroom, where Foote's black bag was found, Accused was committed for trial. Wall<»th was next charged with breaking into Furlong's shop on June 16, and stealing Swiss cigars and other things. Evidence was given to the effect cigars were found m prisoner's room similar to those missed. He had been employed to make the door secure, and an iron bar Was fix»d which no one but the owners and prisoner knew of.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

fBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received July 30,10.45 a.m.) ANOTHER LA PLATA REVOLU TION. Buenos Ayres, July 30. A revolution has broken out m the province of San Luis-de-la*Punta, m the Argentine. The rebels attacked the barracks and captured the Governor and Ministers, and appointed a Radical Government. The revolution m the provinces of San Luis apd Losario ia an outbreak on the part of the Radicals who, after severe fighting at many points, gained the upper hand, and inflamed by their success the whole country is rising,

THE FINANCIAL CRISIS IN AMERICA.

Washington, July 30[. Three hundred bank failures have occurred m the United States since May 1, chiefly m the Western States. The aggregate capital of the suspended banks amounts to eight millions ster ling. '

The French in Siam.

PKR PRKS> ASSOCIATION.

London, July 28. The China correspondent of the " Standard " wires that the Chinese have decided to oppose the French advance beyond degree 21, and will mobilise troops m the event of emergency. The " Standard's " Paris correspondent telegraphs that the French Foreign Minister has informed the British Ambas sador that France has assented to a com promise m connection with the Siam diffi culty. ' " ■ * Telegrams f^om Bangkok state that the blockade began on Wednesday. Neutral ships were ordered to leave, three daye before the blockade, the entrances to the bay of Bangkok and the entire coast. July 29. In the House of Commons to-day Sir E. Grey stated the Crown law officers were enquiring into the legality of the French blockade m Siam. Ho said there was great perplexity as to the acfcqal d*fce o£ fche blockade;' The French Foreign Min ister had informed the British Ambassa dor m Paris that it wouid begin on the 31st, while the British Minister m Bang kok had oabled that it began on Wednes day last. Siam hasaccepted the French ultimatum m its entirety, and France accpfa the reply, leaving the provinces m the Uppe* Mekong, which England gtgeq'TO Sitfih, subjecti to separate, tiegotia^ons between France and England, {Received July 90, 10.45 am.) Paws, July 29. The French Press is exultant at the surrender of Si»m to the French terms, and regards it as a triumph for French democracy, and a serious bbw to British influence m the wjsfe,

Huddart, Parker and Co.

Lonpon, July 27. It is understood that Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co., having obtained support from the Canadian Government intend to establish a lfce of fast steamers between Halifax an<i.M|lford Ha.venj'> IJudSart,* Parser and Co have arranged a three yea*a' mail contract with panada. They are m communioation with the Chamber of Commerce m Ottawa, and have received many promises of support, July 29. The Fijian Government has agreed to fjubsidise Huddart, Packer's ¥ahcpuyer- Australian line if the cteamcre call at the

The Australian-Yorkshire Match.

" Sheffield Independent" :' When I got to Brnnall lave a flood of memories cams over me, all with re pc t to the viait s of olilen Colonial teams. It seems more Ike a couple or seasons instead of 14— since Gregory's team arrived, and as one thinks, the echoes of the cheers which greeted Scott's performance against poor Saul Wade's bowling seem to res-un>i again along the sward. And one seems again to see the mighty Bonner against the Players piiinqf up those two terrific 70's of his both not out, and one sees, happily m imagination only, Blackham lying at full length, smitten by a ball between "the eyes. And so one's thoughts ran riot; but, after all, the present is our concern just now, and so a truce to recollections. What a crowd has turned up to see the famous Corn stalks m the first of their three engagements \yith Yorkshire J All the sides of the green—which look green, too, to-day—are crowded by a black-coatel throng until bit by bit it exceed st he edges of Ihe seats, and spreads itself m gradually extending patches upon the red cinder path. But the sacred green itself is not encroachei upon. That would be sacrilege itself viewed from the standpoint of the average Tyke, who is as en thusiastic about cricket as a parf on is about his church. A general feeling of disappointment goes round when It becomes known that the " best all-round man m Australia"—to wit, George Giffen—has decided to " stand down," as hare also Blackham, who has been the "prince of stumpers " ever since we knew ought of Antipodean cricket-and Turner, "the terror." You see, ail these famous athletes have their nicknames, Thus the agile Gregory is well known to fame as the " Australian Bn'ggs," because of his cleverness—and he is clever m the fieUf. But while we are being disap pointed m this fashion the crowd is growing, and the b'g ash heap at the Shoreham street gates—devo ed hitherto to football matches—has become hidden be neath a mass of sightseers. Nor is the space iacred to those who care to spend the nimble shilling over their cricket deserted. The contrary rather, for it is crowded aa much as the "pit," and there seems to bo no single seat to spare. But noon draws near. The first bell rings, and the crowd gradually retreats from the wicket, where there h«s been conducted a critical examination of the pitch by th c knowing on<% And then, as the Australians sauntw—l am afraid this is the bare truth—on to the green- certain evidence surely that tbey have lost tbe "spin"—the crowd cheer. "We shall nee Yorkshire bat as ony rate," says one ruddy-faced farmer, who settles himself down thereon for a cheerful afternoon's fielding for tbe Australians. Bnt the expectations of the worthy agriculturalist are doomed to be void of fruition to gome extent; For Trumble~the long man —who takes up the bowling m place of Coningham, seems to fifld a "spot." "They don't Trumbletohis bowling at all," as one gentleman observe*, and is im mediately "slain" if ind'gnant glances can do it. And as first one and then another go gently back to the "bourne" from whence they came; the hopes of the holiday crowd go down to zero. Those who are not merely holiday cricketers, but who are something of critics as well, know that even such a downfall as this is not necessarily fatal; and we "smile superior" m consequence, as the faces of those around us grow longer and longer. Lunch time arrives, however, with things m a parlous condition—seven good men and , true gone down for ninety runs I By this time there has become general an idea that the wicket is account able for this, and poor Jack Ulyett, who has done so much for it these past few months, gets the blame for what cannot m »ny way be properl&Jblamed upon him. It seems certainly as though Trumble has got an end that suits him, but this n«ed not necessarily be the fault of the wicket, At least so we *ay— of course. And there are too those among us, I fear, who seem actually glad the Yorkshire side is going down so—but they arc the unpatriotic amongst us whom I have re ferred to previously, who have no esprit de corw, and little love of oonntry. And these chiefly rejoice be cause , this downfall of the home side means that the Anstralians will have to go m, ant thus the crowd will see both teams at the wicket, And as this suits the average holiday visitor, down to the ground, he re joices accordingly. But, after lnnch he becomes more generous. He has evidently gone m for a holiday lunch, and he opens his heart towards Brown and Mounsley, as they m turn open their shoulders towards the Australian bowlers, and send np the century between them. There is a tremendous gate here now. The crowd is perching itself On the shed roof*, it has altogether monopolised the racing track, and the police men try m vain to find room tor tbess human excres cences upon tbe seats.. It is the visitors who are to bat now. TheYorkshre team have failed—so some folks say—and,the Australians should easily get above the home total. But what a roar goes up as Feel gets Lyons' wicket with the first ball he sends up! The crowd applaud vehemently as the muscular one wends bis nrlancholy way back to the pavilion. The game goes on But a friend jogs me by the elbow to remind me that I am not here to write on cricket, b t only to discourse more or less learnedly upon the ■ vagaries of the crowd. And among those vagaries are those of the gentlemen 1 have previously spoken of, who advances the opinion that " Hunter has made Trott gallop 1" He is once more disposed of, end the game—and the disposal of Yorkshire beer—goes on with the* same ea-neatness, and so the afternoon ends- The county team have apparently dono wonderfully well, and thi vast crowd goes away—"folds its t'-nts like the Arab," only that its tents m this case are Whitham's cards—and silently steals away. And among them, after a suitable interval, tile writer hereof ambles at a respectable distance, delighted at having been able to assist at so eminently satisfactory a day's cricket, viewed Yorkshirewise. j

Parliamentary Notes.

(from our own correspondent.)

Wellington, July 31. The Colonial Trersurer leaves for Ne'son on Vednesday on urgent private usiness, and will be absent a week, b There will be a bio; debate on the licensing question on Wednesday night, when Sir Robert Stout's Licensing Amendment Bill comes on for considera tion. The friends of the trade are ijot likely to lat the issue come to a vote, and, led hy the loquacious Fish, will all use their talking power for the purpose. A mistake having been niade by the Chairman of Committees on the Electoral Bill on Friday night, m permitting tha insertion of the words '* or leasehold" after the sub-section, had bean affirmed, the measure will have to be re-committed at a later stage with the view of excising these words. The avowed object of many members m supporting the vote being given to leaseholders was to kill the Bill.

THE ABHBTJETON StJASBIAH: MONDAY, JULY 31, 1898.



There were nine deaths of children from measles m July m Timaru. Before Messrs A. Hairison and W. G. Bees, Justices of the Peace, this morning, a prohibition order for the county and borough of Ashburton, vj&s granted against John Welsh. An entertainment was held at Methven on Friday last m aid of Mr Herricke's Home. Songs and instrumental music were given by Mrs Ward, Misses Gates (2), Miss Hibbs, Mis»es Shann (2), Miss Anderson, and Messrs Joyne, S^eYewright, Ward, Gates, ani Bateman. The Rev J. Holland took the chair. The concert was follow/ed by a dance, the music for which was provided by Mrs Claridge and Messrs Gates and Bate-, mag, The attendance was hardly so large a usual, but the dancing was well kept up till near 4 a.m. Our Methven correspondent writes : — Tuesday's gale was ielt very severely throughout the Methven district. Paddocks sown m crop suffered m almost every instance, and quite an badly as ever they have later m the spring. A large number of hay Btacks were blown over and oat stacks were badly knocked about. To make matters worse, the 'we.t feather, since b,aa rendered |t almost am impossibility to get things righted. The root Mr Deans' wool shed was blown off. The water ranger has had a busy time getting the main races clear of the rubbish blown into them, A good six inches of snow fell on Saturday night.



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H. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Cclonial eiperiet.ee, nothing will be wanting on his part to msrit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor m the past. Only the best material and ingredeints will be used m the manufacture ot Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, eto. Balls, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, m a Superior Style, and at aa3onab 1c Rates. 7§5



NOTICE. G. H."Bryant BEGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Aehburton and District, that he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, m East Street, as B»ker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him m the past bo his successor



TINWALD.— 2£ Acres with Dwelling House and otter buildings, on account of Mr llopwood.—Not haviog sold this by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Desirable home for an industrious man* T. BULLOCK. U.S.S. CO. J fjTM .S,S CO. TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U 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 parti cv.arc apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON.



190 ACRES for Sale. MceTttle home' -L^yjiiaad. Situated about 4| mile* ijrpm ttirids'Rail^ay Station, n,ear Maro fian. Camfortable Duelling Hou^o, Gar-, den, Orpba,rd, Stable, a.ud other build, tap. fnspe^tion Easy terms.



I HEREBY request all residents m the above District to observe FRIDAY, August 4, 1893, as a General Holiday m the interests of Arbor Day and Forestry, and urge all to plant trees, shrubs, $0., about their homes farms, <&q, H. RBDIviATNE, 0h irma^'Tinwaiol town, Board. i juiy daises. r 195 &**/ £Ca —^o* 48, containing 1 rood c*J f Cf p • we n eituated, fronting the railway, Hinds township, for sale at the above figure. T. BULLOCK.



COME and Hear MR MELVILLE, M.L.A., New South Wales, OK Direct Veto, m the Oddfellows' Hall, WEDNESDAY NEXT, at;..§ £,m v Collection to defray e^pens^s. \ 1£ TQ A SUITABLE TENANT, well built SIX-ROOMED HOUSE at Allenton, together with two acres of Garden, well stocked with the choicest Fruit Trees, owned by Mr J. Hakcox. For particulars apply T. HANCOX. 7 196 Mail Oflfee. TITTrfALIi IJOWN DI^TRICf.



Pablio Notices. AL»j Accounts against the Poultry Society must be rendered by August 4, for audit and settlement. 7 197 E. E. TASKER, Hon. Sec. MRS A. T. ROBDTTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A."I. BOBOTIOM, THAT SHE WILL CABRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAJfIE PREMISES, lIQORB STREET, A S HB U R T 0 N. And she trusts that she will receive as liberal support as was accorded to 1 189 him.



ASHBURTON YARDS. < i TUESDAY, AUGUST 1,1893. T SHALL have for Sale, at the above -*- fixture, the following lines of good sheep, v"z,. — On account Mr A. H. Ayrton. QAA FAT CROSSBRED*, two and U^JVJ four-toUh, freezers, —— I On account Mr D. Brick, A K(\ Three-quarter bred two-*i *±O\J tooth EWES m lamb. I A very AlQfi Halfbrod two - tooth f grand *±*wVF EWES m lamb. J line. On account Mr James McKeage. v*OO MERINO EWES m lamb. On account Mr A. McFariaoe. Kind crossbred hoggets, XV/VU just off turnips. —Also— Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, and Pigs. D. THOMAS, 7+164 Ashburton.



Mr D, Tnomas R D. IHOMAS has received in structions from Mr W. H. Pagefc (who has sold his business) to sell by Public Auction at the Smithy, Wakanui, on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1893, The whole of his BLACKSMITH'S PLANT, consisting of 2 PAIRS BELLOWS 2 ANVILS 3 VYCES 1 DRILLING MACHINE 1 TYRE BED TOOLS, TONGS, & SUNDRIES too numerous to mention. Sale at 1 p.m. ho ßeserve. D. THOMAS, 7t165 Auctioneer.



— On account of Clients. — OAA MERINO EWES, m lamb. tJVjyj Leicester Rams. MILES & COMPANY, Limitbd. E. W. lIANMER, Auctioneer. .... 7*186 RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE, MESSRS MILES & CO., Limited, •will oflFer by Public Auction, , ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 3. MerinoEWES« m lamb 150 Me«n° wETHERS j SPRINGER Q Small Store PIGS. Cambridge Roller and Canisters, Furni ture, and a large quantity of Sundri 8, including Fruit, Forest, snd Ornamental Trees, eta. 7*185 MILES & CO., Limited.



Miles and Co., Ltd. ASHBURTON SALE YARDS. Tuesday, August 1. SPECIAL ENTRIES". MESSRS MILiITaND COMPANY, Limited, will offer on behalf of Jno Brown, Esq., Riverelea— SOn MERINO EWES i m lamb to O\J\J Longwool rams, sound mouths, and free from foot rot.



I Entertainments i /v* A qOp THISTLE LODGE, A3HBURTOSI, 627, S.C. JV/T AS 0 N~C O ALL' TO BE HELD ON AUGUST 2, AT THE HALL, TAKCPED STREET. Gentlemen's Double Tickets, 7a 6J ; Ladies' Tickets, 2s 6d. 7J160



fT\O Persons desirous of residing near ■*• town. —For Sale an improved of 128 acres weU & r ituai»e^ w«jJ«d to. Tin- V»l4>- 'ihe^e' *& »* "substantially built house and other buildings erected on the property j very easy terms of pay ment, interest on unpaid purchase money at the rate of six per cent per annum. For further particulars apply to Sp/fV*^ -*-^-fy. 1050, i-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets weat. Capital sitofor a cottage \ easy terms. S^CREsT?oirisALE.— An Orchard well stocked with fruit trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To bo Qpld as a whole or m two or allot taeiitsas may be on ' exceptionally easy



Business — Election o£ Officers ; to : : s Receive' Balance Report, and Qet^era). A Meeting ot the Committee will be held prior to the above at 2.30 p.m. JNO. J. C. QUANB, 7§179



Publio Notices. ASHBT7RTON AQRIQUpURAX PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. HpHE Annual General Meeting of the JL above Association, will be held m the Arcade Chambers, on TUESDAY, August 1, at 3 p.m.



The best bbmedt fob indigestion -Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently Jfommendod w a Se remedy for Indigertion, which is tteeuMof nearly all the diseases to which we »» sf^cct, Norton's Pills, which "Justice" called the "Natural ftoau&Oßr ot the Human Stomach," act as a power - aperient, *emild m thei^opem itoh. and «afe unOer amr'cir^utestanceft. Sold la brttkTat 1» lid. ** M» Ul \>j all KWdicin* yend«i