MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary Alteration*: — WEHNESSDAY, JULY 12. fi'or the United Kingdom, Continents of Kmope and Amnrica, aud West Indies (via Man I*r'mioiaco), Sandwich Inland**, etc., and' alwo for Northern Ports of Now Zealand, per Takaptiiiit, i%b follow*:—Ordinary letters, hooltn, rind tinwitpiipAi'U, at 0.1 f> j>.i»i. : rt'glfiUited loMoi'M, id 5 p.m. ; money orders, tit;'l p,in. Due London AugiMi; 10. > •"""■ ■ '"' "~"*

Ashburton Guardian MAGNA EST VERITAS ET PRÆVALEBIT. MONDAY, JULY 10,1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

■■ - -■♦- ■ -— Mr F, M. Riokirian I him again taken out an auotionootV liconne, and hit* flral nalo will bo duly unnouncod. Tho Auckland '' Star " »ay« another forty five AummwuiH are expected at tho gum fickle thin week, direct from Aimtrulia, and eighty more uro on routn. It, in naid that more will follow. Messra Potter and Holloway, of Welling ton, have inventod a simple machine for branding moat before being frozen, which is highly spoken oi by experts and by the Department of Agriculture. A public trial ia to be made shortly. The Brunnerton Coalpitheath mine is abandoned for the time being. The men employed have withdrawn their tools, the water having forced them out. Over one hundred men are idle, as there is no room for them in the one working mine. At a meeting of thoce interested in form ing a Cycling and Athletic Oiub at Hororata \ last week it was decided to form a club on cash principles, to be called the Hororata Cash Cycling and Athletic Club. Twenty pound* were subscribed in the room. ' The Premier hau replied to the resolution of the Council oi; the Journalists' Institute re the appointments to " Hansard,"claiming that the Government have not appointed, and have no intention of appointing, un trained reporters to " Hansard." At Methven on Saturday Thomas Norton or Naughton, against whom there was a long list of previous convictions was sentenced to two mouths' hard labour for an unpro voked and very violent assault on John Tucker at Methveni on Wednesday last. Costs were also allowed for three witnesses. ' The charge brought against the licensee of the Supreme Court Hotel, Invercargill, of supplying spirituous drink to a man already drunk, was dismissed on Fiiday. It came out in evidence thstt the man referred to had " knocked down " about £100 iv town iv a fortnight. Two ladies of wealth, social position, and refined manners, evidently ot Swedish ex traction, residing in Sioux county, Pa., have presented a claim for 165 acres of land in Homestead. The estate is of enormous value. The town of Homestead and the Carnegie Iron and Steel Works Btand upon the principal part of the property. The ladies base their claim upon the fact that the land was bought by a Swede named Charles Jobannsen in 1849, that he never relinquished his rights and that they are his heirs-at-law. The American Salesman drew a large crowd to the Oddfellows' Hall on Saturday evening and also a fair amount of £ s d, though judging from appearances the specu lators were well rewarded for responding to hia appoala " for pounds for nothing." Mr Edwards was very lavish in the distribution of jewellery, etc., and his novel way of selling was a source of much interest, Dur ing tho evening a singing competition was held, for which »everal local amateurs came forward, tb« winner receiving a watch and chain. The telegraphic report of the judging at the Timaru Poultry Show was inaccurate in several particulars as we now find that Mr B. B. Tasker, Ashburton, gained the following honors :—Specials for beet Ham burg cock or cockerel and best Hamburg hei) or pullst; first and highly commended for black Hamburg cockerel; first, second, and highly commended for golden pencilled cockerel; first and second for golden pencilled pullet; and first for Dork ing cockerel. A committee meeting of the Ashburton Football Club was held in Messrs Fooks' office on Saturday evening. The match with Waimate for the senior cup had had to be postponed as that Club had telegraphed on Friday that they would be unable to play on the day fixed. The Secretary was instructed to write to tho Union, Club, Timaru, inviting the first fifteen to pls.y a friendly match, also to the Rakaia aud Dunsandel Clubs offering to play a team of eighteen from those Clubs, and to the South Canterbury Rugby Club to ascertain if a match sould'be arranged with some of the cluba under that Union. Ihe following is Colonel Fox's report on the Ashburton Rifles, The inspection took place on May 29,1893; —Present—l captain, 1 lieutenant, 1 color-sergeant, 4 sergeants, and 38 rank and file. Absent—4 rank and file. . Uniform —Scarlet tunics; black helmets. Anns and accoutrements—Snider rifles; buff belts. Officers — Captain Dolman : a good commanding officer; keen and zealous. Lieutenant Hayes: a good officer; works welil, Non-commissioned officers—Good. Men—Good. Turniout—A very good muster and a clean turn out. Drill —Satisfactorily done under the officers and non-commissioned officers. This corps is in good condition, and is very well looked after. There is a morris-tube range in the drillshed, which is found to be of much benefit in teaching the men to shoot, It appears that a mendicant, if well up in dissimulation, can eke out a fair living in Paris by a little activiity. Taking the night refuge for base of operations, he can claim three successive admissions. Each entitles him to a wash, a basim of soup, a bed, and a soup in the morning before taking to the streets. He requires only a good memory and a knowledge of all the refuges, public aud private, to secure his lodgings gratis all the year round. During the warm summer nights be can reposes under some of the bridges, or lodge beneath hedges or trees. On leaving the refuge the tramp makes for one of the restaurantu that converts all its broken victuals into a morning soup, which is ladled out to all applicants; or he can loaf round the entrance to a barracks, where a similar charity is distributed. HEATING'S COUGH LOZENGES cure Coughs, Asthma, Bronchitis. Medical testi mony states that do other medicine is so effectual in the cure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone gives ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For reliev ing difficulty of breathing they are inyalu lble T.hev contain no opium nor any violent drug. Sold by all Chemists, in Tine, as lid and 2s 9d each. ■

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT SUMERS. The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Somers lioad Board wai h«ld on Monday, July 3. Present — MtHsre Peacho (chaiiman), Hood, Harrison. Chapman, and McC'ormick. NEW DOAUD. A. letter wan read by the Chairman , which iniim-iUd that the ratepayers living in the Alford part of Fo 1 ward w«ro not f-atifdhsd with tho manner in which thoirratea were spent, and pro poHod forming a new Board or joining the Uppor Axbburton district. After some diKcuwtioti the member for flint ward, Mr McOormick, «aye notice that ho would move at tho n«xt meeting of tho 'Board that No. 1 ward be divided into two for financhl purposes, the north \nhburton river being the boundary on tho one side and Taylor's stream on the otiior. ovbkseek's kepoht. The Overseer's report was read arid considered. It wan resolved that all the work proposed in No. 1 ward be held over for the pre«e»c, except the repairs on tho main Alford Forewt Road. Buceleuch Ituad.-—The Overseer waw inntructed to invite tenders for bhingling a part of this road near the wool-shed ; aleo for forming about seventy chains near Hakatere, and for the supply of about 300 yards of shingle on the wool flhtd fl*t. Ford and Newton Road.—Mr P, Green interviewed the Board and asked for soma work to be done on Ford and Mewton Road.—He was informed that the work would be considered with the other works proposed, CORRESPOND BNC B. From Mr T. Harmon, calling the Board's attention to the bad state of the creek near Hakater© during frosty weather. It was resolved to get sony shingle put on each side so as to make ihe water way narrower, and to ask Mr Harrison to do the work. From the manager Union Bank of Australia, asking what.the requirements of the Board by way of overdraft will be for the ensuing year ; also for a copy cf the balance sheet.—The Clerk was in structed to forward copy of balance sheet, and to ask for an overdraft of £400. From Mr C. M. Brooke, re poisoned grain.—The Clerk was. instructed to order*five bushels of wheat more. From the Chief Surveyor, re Village Settlement Boad.—Received. From Messra Green Bros, and twelve others, asking for work to be done on Ford an.l Newton Road.—Received. From the Manager of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, .requesting that tha name of Mr George Lambie be put on the roll for laud sold to him.—Agreed to. From the Chairman Anama Road Board, asking for a transfer of money depositied with the Mount Somers Road Board by the late John Boyle for the pur pose of closing a road through his land. — It was resolved to refer the matter to Mr W. C. Walker, as it had been left with him to make the final settlements in con nection with the matfer. KATE NOTICE. In accordance with notice. Mr Chap man proposed that a rate of -|j in the £ be made on all rateable property in the district for the year ending Mnrch 3T. 1894, payable in one sum on July 17, 1893: sums over £20 to be payable in two equ^l enstalments, che first on July 17, the second on Januaiy 21, 1894 Messrs Peache and Hood were appointed to sign the rate roll. IEN.TJBKS. Tenders were opener! for the supply of shingle on the Alf jrd Forest main roid , from Turton's to the North Branch, and those of Harvey and Fagan were accepted at Is 6d and Is 7<i per yard. Tenders were opened for the supply of 400 y^rds of shingle on the Main road near the Mill, and > hat. of Bimkr aud Sons was ac cepted at, 1.-t 2i4 par yarJ. ACCOUNTS. The p^y s lieat, amounting to £67 2-3 BJ, was passed fur payment and the .Board adjourned.

RANGITATA.

The ordinary meeting of the Rangitata Road Bond was held on Wednesday, July 5. Present—Messrs Harper (Chair man), Goodwin, Peter, and Sawle. DEPUTATION. A deputatien of ratepayers waited upon the Board to oppose the application of the manager of the Bank of Heir Zealand Estates Company to have a road running thnugh their property to Ealing closed. —The Chairman informed the deputation that the Board had not yet taken any steps towards closing the road, and ex plained the process to be gone through, stating that the matter rested with them selves. • If they objected the road coald not be closed. The deputation then asked the attention of the Board to several fences, unmanage able gates, and other obstructions across the roads to Ealine;.— The Clerk was instructed to notify Mr Claik to remove the obstructions. THIKDS. The Chairman informed the deputation, who were all perpetual lease settlers, that the Minister of Lands had decided to hand over the thirds accruing from perpetual leases to the County Council for expendi ture, and as the Council had no power to spend money on roads, and the Board was shore of funds, the road works would be suspended for the present. Meanwhile the settlers were provided with water, and required roads, the money was lying idle, and the Government would keep it until the settlers requested the Minister to hand ii over to the Board for expenditure on roads. The deputation thanked the Chairman, and withdrew. WORK 1?. The Clerk reported on the various works completed and in progress. He had let a contract for repairs to road near Rangitata bridge, and a contract for stone picking. —Approved, There was a large pool of water on the Hinds to Bridge road, caused partly by water race leakage and partly by storm water.—The water to be drained off if possible, and the Clerk to report oh the work required to make the road passable. CORRESPONDENCE. From Mr Goodwin, requesting permis sion to erect a gate on road. -Granted. From Mr S. F. Barber, asking for work to be dona on road to give access to his land. Clerk to reply tbat as soon %s the necessary funds were in hand the work should be attended to. From the Minister of Lands, informing the Board that he had decided to hand i over the thirds accruing from perpetual lease, and deferred payment eeptions in the Ashburton county to the County Council for expenditure. From the Com missioner of Crown Lands on the same subiect. From the County Council, re questing payment of account from thirds for water supply. Clerk to forward copy of letter from che Minister of Lands on tie subject. From Mr Arundel B- Napier, requesting the Board to substitute 'the name of Mrs Harper for his own on the rate roll.—Granted. From the Com missioner of Taxes, asking for return of the amount of rates collected to July 1.-p The form to be filled in and forwarded. From the manager of the Union Bank.— Clerk to reply. From the Mackenzie county clerk, covering copy °f by-law, and explaining the .operation of the mm of Tires Act in the county.—The Board i -o'ved that the Council be requested to brin? the Width of Tires Act into force within the Ashburton cpunty,

WARDS. The subject of wards was again brought up, a:d atter considerable discussion it was agreed, on the motion of the Chair man, *'That although the district is not legally divided info warda, fche Board' resolve to expend the money according to the rates collected in the wards a« at present subdivided as from April 1, 1892 " RESERVES. The Clerk was instructed to write to the Commissioner of frown Lands and to f the County Council for particulars of all land reserves, etc , leased in the road tUstrlct since January 1, 1892. OVERFLOW OF WATER. The Cl«rk was instructed to write to the County Engineer, asking his attention to the oveiflow of water at the water race 'orda near Mr Chisnall's and Mr Button's, which was seriously damaoina; the roads. KBNCEB ACROSS ROAD. Ths Ckik was afked to write to Mr C. Reid, respecting fences erected by Miv icrosa a road. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £70 10* were passed for payment, TENDIRB, ETC. The tender of Messrs Be well and Smith was accepted f< r stone pickiug on the Hackthorne road. Mr Goodwin and the ' Clerk to arrange with W. Paterae n for isione picking on Cracroft road. The oeudei for formation on the Rangitata river road was held over, and the meeting idjturned.

FOOTBALL

NEW ZEALAND TEAM V NEW smGIH WALES. Sydney, July 8. The return match, New Zealand Rugby Team v. New South Wales, was played on the Cricket ground this afternoon, l'ha attendance was quite equal to that of the previous Saturday, and it is estimated that 15,000 were f resent. The game re sulted in a win for New South Wales with twenty-five points, New Zealand three. The New South Wiles men played a magnificent game, which was a "complete revelation even to their supporters. The New South Wales passing at times was brilliant. Cubb played and kicked mag nificently, and Abbot, Roberts, and Surman showed themselves to be endowed with a greab iurn of speed. Hiroa, Butland and Wynyard were greatly mwsed in the New Zealand team, but this trio had had a severe knocking ab«.ut in previous games, and were quite unfit to play Mason and Stuart, too, were practically cripples, and ifc was very ap parent that the strain of playing five gimes in ten days had had an appreciable effect on the team, which played without any life, and was very stale and sore. Sage, in tiie back division, and Cockroft, among the forwards, were the only two conspicuous for real hard work. The "Sunday Time»," referring to yesterday's football match, says the game was a phenomenal exhibition of football, and fhtf greatest sight seen on the Associa tion Ground in either cricket or football contests. WELLINGTON, July 10. Commenting on the extraordinary re' versal for the New Zealand team, the '•New Zealand Times "says it is now evident that those who considered the selection committee had made a mistake in the choice of forwards were right. Strong exception wis taken at the time fo the exclusion of -several men who were considered fco be better thnn most of the others in the team, but the Committee's reply was that they had purposely chosen players of the fast and dishing order.

The Royal Wedding.

—• .— ---FJSK PKKSh AB.SOOIAHON. ij^NbON, July 7. The Duke of York was flushed, but looked healthy and bore himself firmly. In commom with hiß father and the Duke of Edinburgh he wore naval dress. The bride was quite unnerved, and her voice was scarcely audible. After the ceremony the 1 Queen and the Royal couple appeared on the balcony at Buckingham Palace for ten minutes, the Princess holding her biidal bouquet. The crowd was delighted at this un xpected appearance, and there was an immense amount of cheering. The Q teen repeatedly bowed her acknowledgments of the public enthusiasm. When the Duke and Duchess left the palace the Queen re-entered the balcony in tears. The newly married couple have addressed a letter to the citizens of London, stating that the public evidence of their affection touched*them most deeply. "The Times," in describing the Royal w< dding, Bays that the Victorian Artillery attached special attention. Thier presence was a touching incident, which struck a chord of sympathy, enhanced by their resolute and admirable bearing.

MAYFIELD.

*■ [from our own correspondent.] A public meeting was held in the Mayfield school on Frid»y evening to consider the i question of a public library for the district. It was decided to obtain if possible a build ing in which to hold the books and serve as a reading room, in which a fire could be provided. This would enable people with a long way to come and go, to have a warm and a ohat. A committee of five were appointed—Messrs W. Beckett, E. H. Brown, J. Dellow, W. G. Gallagher, and J. Mcßae. Mr Dellow was appointed chairman and Mr Beckett secretary. Twenty subscribers gave in their names, and it was decided to order about £10 worth of books, and to write to the County Council asking for a site for the building on the gravel reserve at the pound. Much rain has fallen during the last few days, and the indications do not favor clearing up. On Wednesday rain fell all night, and on Thursday the Hinds river was very high. When Mr Dellow, the mailman, tried to cross at the Mayfield ford to go to Valetta for the mail, he got into a deep stream and was washed off his horse, and^ the animal was washed off his feet. Both' were carried down, stream for two or three chains, but they managed to scramble to the same side as thtjy went in, anl Glided Bafely. This river when in flood ra .).-> very rapidly, and a horse requires to be well up to water to attempt to cross. Mr Dellow found it necessary to go home for dry clothes ; and then make the crossing at Kellahan s and Miller's ford, before he could get the mails over. . . A concert fixed for Monday night in Mayfield school, in aid of the school funds, had to be postponed till July 21, owing to the wet weather.

The Seamen's Strike.

■ . » —— - • Adelaide, July 7. The crew of the steamer Oramac jyere sentenced to fourteen days for desertion. Thenon-unjonists werestoned by larrikins Vhen gffing on board the vessel. Sydney, July 7- Forty-five seamen were arrested to day for refusing duty, The eighteen previously arrested were sentenced to fourteen clays. Melbourne, July 7. An attempt was made last night to ginlc the steamer Wendouree by scuttling her, the circular pump door being opened and the valves unscrewed, The engine room was full of water before the outrage was discovered. The engineer of the liurrumbeet dived down and shut the door, thus saving the vessel, Striker's are suspeptgd, ,

Sydney, July 8. Fifteen hundred unionists welcomed the Broken Hill prisoner** on their re lease, A cab was unhorsed and the men drew the vehicle through the streets.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible (or the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

PRIZE POULTRY.

TO THE KPJTOF. ' . Sir, —1 be« to say that your reports of the local prize takers ai the Sydenham and Timaru Poultry Shows were both in correct. At Sydenham G. Rollinston took first and second in black Hamburg hen or pullet, and W. Ande.son of Ash burton took third. At Timaru, G. Anderson took first priza for hen or oullefc iv black Hamburg. This last item w s altogether omitted In your report. I am, etc, CORKECr .

MOUNT SOMERS TRAMWAY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —In your report of the County Council, Mr Peache is reported to have said that a verbal promise was made to him that, upon paying certain money to the Council h solicitor (which he paid), he would be released from the bond. From this it would appear that I had made the promise, which 1 distinctly did not. Mr Peache privately says that the agent who acted for me in the sale of the kilns did ; but he is not in the colony at present, ao we cannot get his side of the btate metik, and any one would infer that Mr Peache wrote out a cheque upon his bank, which he did not do. The money came from part of the proceeds of the sale of the good-will of tne kilns, and was not Mr Peaches money at all. These are the bare facts. In another part of the report Mr Fried lander says he does not know bow accurate my statement is with regard to the tramway not paying. Well, Mr Friedlander will have" plenty of oppor tunity of finding that point out as I have stopped working it, and do not intend to haul another ton.—-1 am, etc., E. F. Wmght.

BEER AND THE BIBLE.

TO THE EDITOB. . £ir, —I have asked several people of late to tell me what class of the Bottlers of the county were known by the name of the " Liberal Association." Some will have it that because two prominent tee totallers spoke at the Hon John McKen zie's meeting, none but teetotallers belong to the Association. This, of course, must be nonsense, as that body with its one sided views could scarcely lay claim to such an appellation. I hare read the programme of the " Liberal Association " in your issue of the 27th June, and notice among other things, that they seen, to feel conscious of the power to put in the next member that is elected for Ashbur* ton. Would you kindly enlighten us • little as to who the Liberal par.y are, and what may be the extent of their aspira tions in regard to the approaching election. Any body of men who would presume to bar me from whatever description of law ful food or drink I choose to take would not appear very liberal to me. It was not for the purpose of disturbing the State with such petty contentions chat our ancestors, sword in hand, wrested from King John the great oharter of our rights and liberties. And I as h individual protest against being dictated to by faddists who are endeavoring to establish rules of mosri conduct contrary to the teaching of the divine law, which I vene rate, and on which the British Constitu tion, is founded. There is not a single sentence in the sacred Scriptures prohi biting me, or any one else, from drinking beer, spirits, or wine in a moderate ana proper manner. They are to be received as a portion of the many gifts bestowed by the Almighty Creator on man. The abuse of drink, however, is ranked by Paul among the ten sins which exclude us from heaven—l. Corinthians vi., 9,10. Does any one believe that the other nine sins are of less magnitude in the sight of heaven that drunkenness? We hear of no special raid being made against them. —I am, etc., D. Olivia

CABLE SUMMARY.

i♦ ■ - China opposes the French annexation or protection over Siam. It is expected the Czarewitch will visit; Berlin on tis way home from England. The Lord Mayor's fund for the relief of the Victoria's sufferers has reached £40,000. The Paris riots are fizzling out. Alto gether two hundred arrests were made on Friday. . A cyclone destroyed half the town of Pomeroy, in lowa. One hundred persons were killed. Three members of the crew of the steamer Noorookawa were brutally assaulted at Melbourne on Friday, and one had five ribs broken. The Don Juan has been burned off Manilla. Most of those on board jumped overboard and it is estimated that fully 145 Chinese were drowned. Information has been received frem the Congo that Captains Chiltin and Jacques in in the Belgian Service have defeated the Arab slavers with great slaughter, and driven them back from the Stanley Falls to Lake Tanganyika. With a view to securing the effective control of the hill tribes in Chitral and the 'Indus valleys, a British force will per manently occupy Chidas on the Indus, and the Garrison at Uilgit will be increased.

THE WEATHER.

ALITORD STATION. The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending July 9, 1893:—

*flft ASEBCUTOS GtJABDIAN, UOHDAY, JULY 10, 1893



Date.

Shi

>de.

High in Sun.

State of weather.

Low.]

High

Monday ... Tuesday ... Wednesday Thursday... Friday Saturday ... Sunday ...

27' 30 --- 3-2-37' 36 --36' 36*

47' 44* 43' 42' 44 --- 4-2-44'

110 --- 8-- 8-- -5- 5-- -6-2--82-60-75'

Fine, calm Rain  Rain, S.W. Rain, calm Overcast „ Rain, S.W.* Showers, calm



, t _, i lg ||| | Mll||^>-^^iUi " Important public announcement. Monster Clearing 1 Sale. STOCK TO BE DEDUCED BY * 1000 BISTORTS JULY 15 HARDLEY BROS., PREVIOUS TO STOOK-T\KING, WIU. HO LD A o Mig ™ Og-ggHMg O* ™ THE. Drapery, ClolbinK, »«* »»»tß> SALE OOMMENOINQ SATURDAY, iUNE 24. Show Room ° «howßoom. AWarehou»imn l>B'>»'[™^rt y i e . n dfMhron. . m d Is e»ch. »11 "f *« "Srated m»k«0Uo, »l 2a IM, uswl P««« 5> w ol° t:hing< « w «' o Tweed Suits all to be cleared at 17a lid. Special Purchase of Men s WJVJJ 1 Hatß At v each. Extra Strong Tweed Troupes lid g. oBBY , -v •«« Drawers at 2a lid »nd 3s 9d. Woollen Socks lOjd. JOO Pairs of Men's Merino "r.T KED uOIION in Sin«lets, Shirta, Braces, etc Flannel Singlets 2s lid. *%*" j lt , 9d ÜBU al prico 15s 6d. Ken's Heavy Watertight Boots at Jib , 1& 6d Men's Strong Shooter T^ffi^iSJrf 1 Dandiig Shoes 2s 9d. Women's Leather biippere *a ** HOTE ADDBEBS"HardIey Bros., AROADE, BURNETT STREET.



r^i^RAlLlie^g of the Women's A Franchise League, «Übe beMin the Templar Hall at 3 p.m. 10-morrow (Tuesday). L- T7oTnnjp^Co~untry People's Popular .ft Concert, Newlands Schoolroom Tulv 14 Fifty liugh<* m hve minutes. Molh'rsbrln/y-r children. Ajhburtjn cyclists to the front. Commencing 7.^0 sharp. Good roads. t ...LJ Tr~~ASTED~ Known— Anyone found V* trespassing on my V™V*gl ™ riverbed will be probecuted. - HEJI.Y Hcoper. Alford>ad. _ 'oo XT J OND ERF U L Satisfaction.— VV The special nickel watch made for S. Salek, sold at 22s 6d and 25s is the best.—Obtainable only from S. boieic. Jeweller. __J W' "ANTED offers for sor 6 tons hay* to be removed before August <J from Nursery. North Belt.-J. Thobw, Havelock street. '__ TI7 ANTED, Clocks to Repair, at VV GEiINGER's, East street^ 0*230 S"^COND.HaND Phnotte, '" Boosl order, £25. Pianos from £20, (o 0 guineas.—U. M. Jones. • FRESH "Supply Ripe - BaMnaa, Sweet Orangea, Apples. Lemons, String Onions, Grand Tea, 2d per lb, Cabbage Plants, (rinfield and Manchester Defiance) at Mrs Whitt'ngtoil's, opposite Mail office. "it, ASIE"PAPKR for sale. Apply W' office of Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, IF you want bargains in Apple Tre«»3 (see advertisement en other pagte) come along this month. I leave the Nursery on August 3, and intend sending balance of unsold trees to Christ church. J. TIIOMA^ 7JB \\/ ANTRD-" Beauty of Hath " and j W other Boris of seed potatot s ' for cash, good price given. Also, oat- Bheaf chaff,-J. Thomas, Produce dealer, j Havelock btreet. 7 40 BEST Machine Coi ton-200yds l£d, 400 yds 3d.—Mitchell & Tdrnke. \ | HE Goo^amaritan, tor the imme -1 diate relief of pain.— Light's Cash Sum^ ?_?_ STOCKTAKING S *LB at R. Alcorn's, Saunders 1 Buildings. Everything reduced, lor rash only, for One Month. Note prices of Blankets in advertisement. Boots and Shoes all reduced. ( Tl AYE a first class Cycle and all the' ' s latest improvements fitted, new Clincher tyre for 1893.— H. M. Joses. TT'SE H. G. Flower's Sulphur Tablets. \J Cough and Eucalyptus Drops, and stop coughing. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 495, . 555, 60s, 70s, and 755. Fit and J workmanship guaranteed. —R. Alcoes, I Saunders' Buildings. CTLTANTED Known—Firpt Class Watch W Repairing at Gealnoee's, East Btreet. _ 5*228 ' I_> EST Brooch Pin 3d, at Geainger'h, JO East street. __?!?!? WANTEDKnown— ColoniaHhree ply Fingering 3s.—Mitchell and TUKNEE. __^ WANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines in Drapery, etc., now being sold *, also presents to all purchasers. ) H. C. Segees, Melford House. J TWENTY pieces Floor Cloth 2yds / wide 2s, lyd wide Is,—Mitchell & i TiTONER. WANTED Known. — Seasonable Goods. Cashmere Gloves, 6d pair ; Cash Mitts 6d pair ; Fur Collar?, 2* lid ; Ladies' Skirts, 2s lid j Roslyn Wool, 3s per lb ; Wool Shawls at half price, at Andrew Ore's. _^ HEATHERS Cleaned, Dyed, anc Curled. Ladies' and Gentlemen's Gloves Cleaned. — Misses Hitchcock, Stafford street, Timaru. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, tha best, and the cheap •at. Small »3oods a specialty. Fu! weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. -W. J. SILCOCK. 4r182 imiNGERING WboilidT 200 yds Cotton XJI Reels l|d, 400 yds 31. Enormous stock of Ladies' and Children's Hose further reduced at S. W. Aicorn & Co.'a Sale. WANTED Knewn—T. Hopw has fresh Pork Sausages daily, hoi Pics, also a good assortment of Jams, Pickles, Sauces, etc. ""Know^r^Specrarißhip- V V ment of Linen Goods, direct from Belfast. Splendid value. See window •t'Andrew Ore's. T ADIES' Jackets, Mantles, Superior J_J Dress Goods furthor reduced, r«s CMh must be had. Compulsory Sale at 6. W, AMKH&iT'St



JUNE Ladies Journals, New Games, new supply of the Zifeher Harps and Autoharps, New Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods. Sub scribers wanted for our Circulating Library, L. F. Andrewes and Co, Stationers' Hall. PRESENTS --Beautiful Presents now being given away to all purchasers of Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc.—Jd. G Segers, Melford tlousc. ■F^ANTED Known—" The Corner " is » » showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing. — W. H. Collier. AGRSAT Clearing Sale of Fancy Goods, to make room for New Stock. Everything at cost price. - Mrs Adams, Saunders Buildings. WANTED Known—W. H. Collier's noted four clasp Kid Glovis, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all eisep. XI7ANTED Known-For good value in VV first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving awsy to all purchasers. OANoTBang ! Bang 1 Guns ! Guns ! l 3 Guns 1 by the best makers &nd atted with all the latest improvements. Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Hardlet's, East Street.. Guns repaired. O to Haedley Bros, for Bargains ■ * in Blankets, 49 pairs of large white, suitable for double bods only, 1.6s 6d worth 255. Extra large Grey, only 10a 6d worth 18s 6d, Selling rapidly.— Hardley Bros. Arcade. \ % i HO is your Plumber ? Why, J. W. VV Hardley, who is a Manufacturer j of Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Baths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town^ , j i tITHEKKdo you get your Irontnoti- I VV gery 1 At Hardlev aof course, I where we get the best value in Sheet i Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough I Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorso Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Irons, and anything you require. Public Wotice. THI NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory Are prepared to take Measures for MEN'S, YOUTHS', & BOYS' CLOTHING at the following LOW PRICES. s FIT AND STYLjf GUARANTEED. MEN'S TROUSERi 17s 6d, Mosgiel Tweed, MEN'S TROUSERS 20a, , Kaiapoi Tweed. | MEN'S SAO SUITS 59s fd. HUNDREDS OF PATTKRNS TO ) CHOOSE FROM. MEN'S SAC SUITS 635. The |best ot trimmings BOYS' AND YOUTHS' CLOTHING AT EQUALLI LOW PRICES. Waterproof Tweed Coats to measure from 42s <Ml. BOOTS. BO~OTS. BOOTS. A Single Pair at wholesale price. See our Special Display of BOOTS in Window for this week. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY ALEX. HENDRY, Manage . ~ HFoFsALiT A NICE HOME, AND LAND FOR A COW. A WELL BUILT BRICK HOUSE of five rooms, and about TWO ACRES of LAND of first class quality ; in a central position, only a few minutes walk to the Railway Station, near to good schools, frontage on Main road. A safe and sound investment, as the purchase will let well and return a good interest on the price required if the buyes does not wish to live on the property. i F, FEKRIMAN.



iiiuinj^^iiiiMigwtijg^ -' ■■-■ ■■■•-':' -'-- ■ ; ■■■■■ - " - - " Stock-Taking Hale. Stock Blast l>o lto<luood. G. J. NEILL & CO. FHIKDLANDKB » OOUNMR. A NICK DRKSS FOR !l« «U SILK PLUSH An (M UKDUOKD TO in 3d, WHITE TWILL SHIFTING DOUBLIB WIDTH Oft I UNBLEAOHEO TWILL SH WHS I ING (Double Width) Ojd WHILE BL\NKTBTS 7a lid, MENS 1 SUITS 16s 6d, BOYS' KNIOKER SUITS 4i lid, MENS 1 OVK ROO \TB WITH 0 APES l»s 6d f MENS' NAILED SHOOTERS 8s 6d, MENS' BLUOHERS ss, WOMENS'ISTRONG SHOES> Ild. AT ■G. J, NEILL & GO.'S. Fill EDL AN DER'S CORNER, TERMS CASH. THE ESTABLISHMENT PAR EXCELLENCE FOR FIRST-CLASS WATCH AND CLOCK REPAIRING. 8. Salek, Watchmaker, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULTST OPTICIAN'S AGENT. (For Lazarus' Spectacles.) THE Watchmaking and Jewellery Hepiitinft Department in now very Complete j in its arrangements. The upmost care ia taken over all Jobs, and work is turned out orly in a thoroughly reliable manner. The Charges are as low as can confciß"SOUND eWD RELIABLE WOBXMW. As usual, the High Class Stock of Silver and E.P., Gold and Silver J«wollery, Watches, etc. (which is being constantly added to with gooda of the latest style and design), will be found well worthy of Infection, especially by those desirous o making WEDDING PRESENT, BIRTHDAY PRESENT, OR PRESENTATION. S. S.AL EX. VATOHMAKER r AND JEWELLER. BEATH & OCX'S SALE. LAST TEN DAYS, TELEGRAM JUST RECEIVED- To Mr W. Robinson, (Beath and Co., Ashburtoti.) Soil out every line of Stock, don't trouble about pront. We want nothing returned to Christchurch as our annual balance'on'here directly, so must have*stock reduced. G. L. Ueatn and Uo. Great Bargains all this Week. G. L. 13eath & Co., TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. NOTE —Mr W. Robinson, bo well known in the Mount Somers, Alford Forest, andMethven districts, having travelled on his own account, and on behalf of Messrs Beath and Co. for over ten years, desire us to «ay that he will be glad to see any of of his old friends when in Ashburton, where he is at present Managing Messrs ath and Go's. Branch in Tancred street.



r —. .— —.« — JUST OPENED,— R. Lumsden, > PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, AND « OCULIST'S OPTICIAN. | c BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above I in TANORED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— K.L., being a thoroughly experienced (thirty years) workman, Customers can confidently rely upon him executing all work efficiently, quickly. and at VERY LOW CHARGES. note carefully. -No need to send your Watches, etc. to Christchurcb. for Repairs. Any and all kinds of Watch Work personally attended to by R.L- The name of Lumsden is a guarantee of reliable Workmanship. SATISFACTION ■ A CERTAINTY. \ Sole importer of the famed -PAUSODONOPTIC SPECTACLES.-! Best Glasses in the world. To be had only from ft liUMSDEIf, R. L. has just returned from Tuonclon, where he has made a special study ot' Optics under one of the best oc jliats and has with him a superior stock o£ Spectacles to suit all defects of vision. Sights accurately tested by la test optical I wtiunwnte. * j'^



f ir UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <un.d Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. For particu-an apply to MILES & (30., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. THE FIRST APPROPRIATION by Ballot will take place in the 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 mat, and paying all fees due, will participate in above Appropriation. J. C. DUNCAN, 7 20 Secretary. FOE SALE, CHEAP —Allenton House, containing eight rooms and Scullery, with Verandah on two sides, Stable. ! Buggy Shed, tfcc, surrounded with plan -1 tations, together with five acres land, j -well situated at the corner of Racecourse Und. Belt Roads.-T, BULLOCK,



HoLLowAT's Ointment AND Pills.—Soldiers and sailors —These well-known and easily used remedies are especially serviceable anl convenient to those who, like soldiers and sailors, are exposed to great changes of climate, and the hardships inseparable from tneir callin" Many of the diseasos engendered in the system from these an i ottor untoward causes can be checked and controlled by attention at their outset, and in Holloway's remedies will ba found a ready means of relief without hindrance from duty. Many a man is invalided and rendered more or less a burden to h'm-ieU and friends from neglect of the early symptoms of his | complaint, which calamity might be averted by timely . jSSOt't to tho use of flMlowaj'B fills and Ointment,



fiAHBIB* «•■•'Bpcalyptl Extract, ' There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in the market now, products of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Oar Pure Volatile JEne* lyntl Kxtract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 8, 1878, we state;—- It is proved by tests made by the Medicial Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schuli, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor .Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that .only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, . SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT according to these authorities, and accor ing to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, sad to Dn Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. AH other c?ude oilsf are; to' l»o' chased ■»«»£ the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no ilierapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Kw»»PW Extracts which may have received dist nctian at Exhibitions *s commercial artlcto and are U«S tor mechajjioH pur pases only are discernible s— 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour _(which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, de velops most freely through its surplus of oxygen). 2. By their alcoholic thin, and mobile appearance, 1 being reduced in specific density through the ' 3 BTtbefrtaite, the result of the contracting ten *■' dency qf resins and tennatcs. 1 If t?jese cnide oils, «• «!}ea eucalypti extract* are allied by mistake'in oats* of croup, •pronchftis, diph theria, internal inflaMMMrtions; dysentery, wobnds, etc"., the consequencesaremost appalling. For safety saka ask'always for &a»fk«r aafl B«»»' JCMcalyjpti .Extract and get the old, well-tested and reliabl* Drepwation.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia,-^-