PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wbmjngtoic, July 20. The House met at 2.30 p m. THE FINANCIAL DEBATI.

Mr Allen resumed the debate on the Financial Statement. He criticised Sir Robert Stout's exposition of the doctrine of "New Liberalism." It appeared to him a sort of Socialism, that could not be worked out. He thought that the lease in perpetuity was a disgrace to the colony, and that the co-operative system of labor was doing harm to the country instead of relieving the unemployed diffi culty. The estimates for the present year were higher them they had ever been, and so far from saving £53,000, there was an increase of £134,000. The Premier's claim to have reduced the public debt of the colony was a sham, as it had been actually increased by more than half a million. He criticised at some length the public works policy of the Government), which, he thought, conld not fail to end in disaster. His opinion was that the Financial Statement showed nothing but a hand t» mouth policy from beginning to end. Mr Fisher complained strongly of tht action of the Government in opposing the production of several returns which he had moved for, giving information of interest to the publis on various subjects. The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment. The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr Fisher continued his remarks. Be feriing to Sir Robert Stout's speech of the previous night, he *»aid that the hon. gentleman in that speech had opposed the graduated tax of the present Government, the exemption of improvements, and what he called the eternal lease of the Ministry. That proved to him (Mr Fisher) that there were going to be two kings of Brentford, and that during the coming election Sir Robert Stout would endeavor to attract members from ihe Government party. He referred to the policy of the Ministry, and condemned them for their intermin able interference with everybody in the name of democracy. If there was any surplus it was the duty of Government to feed the education system, but Ministers invariably replied- that there were bo funds for necessary fcducstional works, and that proved that there was in reality no surplus. Ihe fact was t hat the Govern ment were in a state of impecuniosity, and they could not carry on the work of the colony successfully. He, however, congratulated Mr Ward personally on the care with which he had prepared his Statement, and he would give him credit for having honestly tried to set before the country the true state of its business.

Mr McLean, after answering Mr Fiiher in regard to several local matters men tioned in his speech, and making extended reference to Mr Fisher's parliamentary career, said the Financial Statement was a great improvement on previous Budgets, as it showed the debit and credit &i< «• clearly. It was a reflection on thj Treasurer and the officials ot the Depart ment to say that the balance of £512,281 was not a correct one. It was, 'he be lieved, a pure invention of the enemy to say that the Civil Service was under a reign of terror, and he had the opinion ot one head of a Department to the effect that the Service was never in a better condition than at present. He whs in favor of the railways being placed under the direct control of Parliament. He had always beeu in favor of exempting itn provmenta, but be did not very much favor the graduated tax. As long as the Government pursued their present policy he would be found supporting them. Mr Wilson complimented the Treasurer on bringing down such a clear balance nheet as he had submitted to the House. He was glad to find that an additional vote was proposed for surveys, as such expenditure was absolutely necessary in bush districts, but he regretted that no proposals were made for dealing with the flax industry, and that this staple product of the colony was not adequately repre sented at Chicago Exhibition. Surtly out of the surplus the Government might grant a bonus for the encouragement of feuch an important industry. He was entirely in favour of the removal of taxa tion from improvements. Mr J. W. Kelly moved the adjourn ment of the debate. The motion was agreed to. The House rose at 1.25 a.m.

Capture of the Taranaki Highwayman.

[PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

New Plymouth, July 21.

A highwayman was caught last night at about eleven o'clock- He bailed op the Criterion hotel, and presented a pistol at Mrs Cottier. Inspector Thompson's son Harold, who was in the hotel, knocked the man down. The highwayman, fired wounding young Thompson in the side, but not seriously, Assistance being at hand the man was held down on the floor till the police arrived. The man's name is WaUath and he was dressed in volun teer uniform and had two revolvers loaded. He will be brought up at the police court this morning. Harold Thompson's account of his en counter with the highwayman is that he was at the side bar of the Criterion hotel, and saw a man in military uniform at the opposite bar, who pointed a revolver at Mra Cottier. Someone called out "Its a highwayman," and Mrs Cottier told the man to move on. The highwayman went alone the passage, and Thompson ran round the passage to meet him, and the twi met at the foot of the staircase. Wallath then fired his revolver, hitting Thompson on the left side, who then rushed the man, seized him by the throat, and a severe struggle ensued. Thompson struck his antagonist, when Charles Holmes pame to his assistance, and the roan was thrown an the floor and held there till a constable cam 3 and handcuffed him. The man had on an old volunteer, u,nifor>£ coafcj white striped, serge trousers, patent ISitlier cross belt with cartouche box, blue serge helmet hat, with red volunteer feather fastened in a Btno plate, a black goat's hair false beard, and a mask of blue iftftrlnd. Dr. O'Carroll state* that Thompson who had the tussle with the highwayman had a couple of leaden pellets in him. The wound" is a comparatively slight one, but was a very narrow esoape. The doctor believes the m%n must have fired at Thompson's heart, but in the struggle the charges glanced off about five inches^ There are four distinct cuts in the coat, indicating the entrance and exit of two distinct pellets. The doctor examined the prisoner in the loclcup. He shows indications of having been knocked on the right leg or struck with a heavy stick. Prisoner stated to Doctor O'Carroll he

would have made it hot if it had not been for young Thompson, and that there were jjqq many for him afterwards. Prisoner appeared to be perfectly cool, and did not realise his position. Charles, Holmes gives the following account # the highwayman's affair. He was afc the side bar and saw the highway man at the opposite bar. He was dressed in an officer's uniform with red tunic, and a mask over his face. The man went up the passage, and Mr Thompson ran to meet him? Holmes followed Thompson, Who tackled the highwayman, and the latter fired as soon as Thompson rushed at him. Holmes went to Thompsons assistance and caught hold of the revolver which the highwayman had in his hand. It waa a five chambered weapon, and four

When he got hold of it he had another revolver in his belt. In the struggle the whole of them fell down, but they held the highwayman till he was handcuffed by the pollcennn. He mide a desperate stiuggle and had he not been disarmed might have used the revolver again. . Mrs Cottier in her account of the high wayman affair says she was standing at the bar talking; to Mr Simmons when the highwayman came in. He presented a revolver at her, and said " Bail up. She thought it was a joke, smiled, and said "Passon." She thought it was a volun teer in uniform having a " lark," and did net feel in the leas'; frightened. He pawed out and shortly afterwards she heard a shot fired and called out •* Help.' Someone said " I believe Mrs Cottier is shot." She then went to the staircase and saw the highwayman on the floer, being held down. He appeared to have fainted, and she got some water to revive him. Mr Cottier was in bed at the time not being very well. Robert Wallath was charged this morn ing before the Police Court with firing at Mr Harold Thompson with intent thereby to kill and murder him. Inspector Thompson applied for a remand as the man had only been arrested the previous night. He said that probably other serious charges would be brought against accused who was remanded till next Friday, no bail allowed.

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(Received July 21, 10.30 a.m ) AGRICULTURAL CONFERRNCE. London, July 20. Earl Jersey has been offered the Chair manship of the Agricultural Conference.

MINERS' WAGES.

The miners federation, by four to one, re fußed to accede to the p'oposed reduction in wages, and decline to submit the matter to arbitration. It was resolved that a reply be sent declining to accept the terms of the colliery owners

The French in Siam.

Paris, July 18. The Siamese forts saiik a French merchant vessel because she was piloting a warship up the Menam river.

The French Government deny that they disowned the action of Admiral Humann in entering the river with warships. The Parisian Press is violently irritated, and declares that Great Britain is trying to exercise a veiled protection in Siam.

"Figaro" says that the French Colonial Office will demand the concession of the entire left bank of the Mekong river, and the provinces of Battambang and Angbol-, and aIBO the payment of the indemnity to the relatives of the victims of the recent massacre by the Siamese. The Chamber of Deputies unanimously carried a resolution that the. Government Bhould take the necessary measures to make the rights of Fr.nce respected in Siam. In the Chamber of Deputies, M, Deville, Minister for Foreign Affairs, stated that Lord Rosebery, the English Foreign Secre tary had disclaimed any sinister inten tention on the part of* the British. He mentions that as Great Britain had been assured that Bangkok would not be bombarded without notice, an explana tion had been asked for the meaming of He dispatch of English gunboats to Siamese waters. The reply elicited disclaimed uny intention of intervening in the matter be yond protecting Britten subjects. France, he said, was unable to exercise further patience unless reparation was granted for the recent murder of French subjects and the violation of treaty rights, therefore j coercive measures have been taken in | hand. The statement was received with applause. July )9. If the French ultimatum is ignored Bangkok will be blockaded. feranca demands an indemnity of three million francs, and requires an answer in forty eight hours. The tone of M. Deville's complaints against Lord Bosebery was haughty. He asserted that the Siamese interpret Eng land's action as encouraging them to resist. M. Deville admitted that it was the in tention of the Government to reconquer the left bank of the Mekong, but they had no desire to infringe on the independence of Siam.

Bangkok is quiet. Some French naval officers ascending theMenam were captured, but escaped. Siam is willing to deposit the money meeting the French claims, pending the the settlement of the dispute. It is reported that M. Deville has cabled his ultimatum. July 20. The French Government demand territory in Siam, on the left bank of the Mekong, with the islands, and claims the revenue derived from the fisheries in Battambong and Angkor until the indemnities, hoth private and public are paid. France also claims the occupation of Siamese forts or a guarantee of safe anchorage pending a settlement of the matters in dis pute, Xj©K£»on, July 19. The Euglieh Press advise Siam to give France no cause to imperil its inde pendence. Calcutta, July 18. The British residents in liangkok are much alarmed at the French action and are leav ing the city.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, JULY 21. 1898.



\ ' . . ; ■■- i (IMPORTANT TO INVESTOR 3, IMPORTANT X 6 IATHEM! AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO EVJfiBTBOCf. ' — « > ' ' ■!■■"■■-:'^ ~P\O YOU WISH for a good Investment! Then be wise and purchase a HOUSE and SECTION. You cannot go wrong in buying land at a reasonable prlee, which ia increasing in value, and becoming less in quantity every week. Everyone should possess a home that he can call his own, and the properties such as are now oflered should not be missed. Young man, you may feel free and independent now, but yon will want to settle down. Be wise and purchase a House and Section 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 raeh opportunities as F. FERRIMAN offers. Do without luxuries for a little while, and buy a Section and House What you are now paying for rent will soon pay the oott of your property. No more landlords, no more rent. Anyone la active employment of any kind can save enough tc pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. What many spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a Home and Section. 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 ia an axiom in political economy that should be written in 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, grains 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. Vn-P Rala * AORE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontage, J- KJL DaiC— on Beach Road. Upon the land is built asom* fortable Dwelling of five rooms, Shop and Stable. A good opening for any small business, Poultry Farm, etc. F. FERRraAM. —FOR SALE — AT HAMPSTEAT), a Comfortable Five-Roomed Honse, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two sections of land of first-class quality. Well planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing ; an abundant supply of water ; exoel* lent frontage ; on Main Road,] near School, and within sight of Rtilway Station ; clear title. j F. FERRIMAN. A HOME YOU MAY WELL BE PROUD OF, TOGETHER WITH LASTING AND SOLID SECURITY. WHAT MORE can mortal man desire than Lots 137, 3,4, 5, 6, and 7, ftbout l£ ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling, of Five Rxmis, close to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with this pro perty and a small nest egg in cash you can be comfortable now and in the evening of ife. Price— £250, 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. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE — A VALUABLE*BUSINESS SITE of J-ACRE, opposite the new office o the^Building Society, inyi'ancred Street. F. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE — HAVELOCK STREET, &-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 in his old home again. Many that leave Ashburton would like to return. If you buy this home you will want more cash to get you out than owner will take for you and yours go in. 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 onejliving in town or working at the Woollen . Factory. Price low. F. FERRIMAN. —FOR SALE SECTION and HOUSE near Canterbury Mill. A [safe Investment; gord home for little money ; easy terms. F. FEBRIMAN. — FOR SJALE — THAT CAPITAL FAMILY, RESIDENCE known as Troyford Villa, situated on the Wakanui Road, containing Large Dining Room, Drawing, Six Bedrooms, Kitchen, 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.



LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S HIGH CLASS TAILORING. WILLIAM WILLIAMSON, OOLEMAN'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 in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End. He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders- intrusted to him will be finished in a style not to be surpassed. 7J129



UNPARALLELED] CHEAP SAL E. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS.. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24> — \-\ — Astounding Bargains. WILLIAM SPARROW, Tailor and Outfitter. HIGH-CLASS WOEKMANSHIP GUABANTEED. AN 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 MENS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAEYES WILLIAM BPARKOW, BAST STREET, Next to J, SEALT & CO., Seed Merchants.



THE HALL, BAST STREET. Barrett Bros and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNIBHKRS. TX7U are now Showing a Grand Assortment of WINTER GOODS. BLANKETS From 6s lid per pair. BLANKETS RUGS A Grand Assortment, from 4s lid. RUGS FLANNELS Colonial, from lOtd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid ranee, from 4d to lOd per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted leather Shirtings, 6£d to 10£ d. SHIRTINGS DRESSES A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4£d. Art Mudins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelinge, &c., Ac. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys 110s 6d CLOTHING A pplendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. PLEASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED IN PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOB INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS- Old Town Hall, East Street.



1 Prepare for a Rainy Day. HAVING PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples o f Waterproof C«ats, very much below the regular prices, we have decided to give our Customers the benefit of our BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, asual price 38s, 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, bown throughout, usual price 6§s, reduced to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to 52s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual 'price 80s, reduced to 655. OB SEBVE. EP" We are now making MEN'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known style FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20s LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS' BOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HATS, SHIRTS, TIBS, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at : LOWEST PRICES. cbaigoadXberbyian, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON.



Spectacles! Spectacles! "rTAVE Your Sighb Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES H. SIXEK, JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort, not rule spoiling your eyesight by wearing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled side?. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. S SALiEK. OCULIST-OPTICIANS AGENT. 6 115



£•>•> lOg-town suction &m/G 1U» 105 0, facre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital eitefor a cottage ; easy terms. « ACRES FOR SALE._An Orchard *■' well stocked with fruit trees, great variety; conveniently situated at the corner of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To be sold as a whole or in two or three allotments an may bo desired, on exceptionally easy erms. T. BULLOCK.



! DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. NOTICE is hereby given <h»t the Partnership hitherto carried on by us at Ashburton, under the style' or firm of PICKFORD & UNDRILL has this day been DISSOLVED by mutual con sent. The business will in future be carried on by Mr Thomas Henry Undrim., who will pay all debts owing by the late firm, and who is entitled receive all moneys due to the firm. Dated this 14th day of July, 1893. WILLIAM PICKFORD. THOS, H. UNDRILL. Witness, — Edwabd G. Crisp, Solicitor, Ashburton. * 7 85



IT IS THE BEST, SO Sold by all Grocers and Storekeepers in Ash burton district. Wholesale by ANDERSON and CO., Coffee and Spice Factory, Timaru. "tINWaLD.— 2$ Acre7"with D"wefiing House and other buildings, on account of Mr llopwood. —Not having sold this by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Desirable home for an industrious man T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. THE Tender of JoHif Cowan for Ploughing is accepted. 7130 JOHN SMALL. rpENDERS WANTED for Filling 2400 JL Yards of Shingle at per yard. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 22nd insfc., not later than 4 o'clock, at Mail Office. Apply to T. BLACKBURN, 7 133 Dromore. 1 9 Q ACRES for Sale. Nice little home- J-^^stead. Situated about 4^ miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camf or table Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build ings. Inspection invited. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be the Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2s 6:1. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, otephens .Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN.



— r he side OF THE QUESTION, How the Liberties of th* le wiJl be promoted an Amei f draent to uiie .Licensing Act, UfnTiiog. K. Taylor, OF CHRISTCHURCH, CTfTILL REPLY to Mr W. W. Collins ▼ ▼ at the Oddfellows' Hall, on TUESDAY, the 25th Inst. The other side are particularly urged «o atteucL 7*123 "FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE? AX \C\ ACRE? odd» Shee P Far. m«with jC^jyj Dwelline, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, 7 38 T. BULLOCK.



PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. CLEARING SALE, METHVEN, MONDAY, JULY 31, 1893. D THOMAS has received instructions • from Mr James Nee, to HOLD A CLEARING SALE OF HIS CONTRACT PLANT, &c, AT THE METHVEN HOTEL YARDS, as above, Consisting of HORSES, PORTABLE WHARE, DRAYS, etc. Also, SHEEP and SUNDRIES. Full particulars of which will appear in the Ashburton Mail of THURSDAY, 27 inst. Extra Entries are solicited. D. THOMAS, 7§131 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 Ashburton.



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, POULTRY, AND SUNDRIES EVERY SATUEDAY, Under the management of D. T. Matson. FIRST SALE SATURDAY, JULY 29, 1893, at 11.30 a m. D. THOMAS, 7J' 27 Ashburton.



SATUKDAY, JULY 22. 13 A O R E S. 13 Together with Buildings known as the LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD OFFICE AND PREMISES, LONGBEACH. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, in consequence of the Division of the Road District, on SATURDAY, JULY 22, At 12 Noon, The Original Longbeach Road Board Office and Pkemisks, Ac follows, viz., -| O ACRES Qn PEROHES -i Q Part of R.S. 8402, situated about 5£ miles from Winslow Railway Sta tion, fronting the Main Road lead ing to Longbeach Homestead, and adjoining the Eiffelron school, on which is erected a Strongly-Built DWELLING HOUSE of 5 Roome, with Verandah, Detached Wash house etc. On. room is very large, formerly used as a Board room and office. —Also— A Well-built Four-stalled Stable, Loose-box, Chaff and Harness-rooms. THE PROPERTY is well situated in the centre of a Magnificent Agricultural District, and being close to a School is very suitable for a married man. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. Note time—l 2 Noon. T. BULLOCK, 7J86 Auctioneer.



Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, JULY 22. 40 A ° R E s* 4:0 ■ Coldstream Road District, and near the Coldstream Homestead. ]U"R T. BULLOCK has received in- J3IL structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, R.S. 23913, containing 40 acres, fenced and divided into paddocks. There is a whare, etc., on the property, which is situated near the Cold stream Homestead. ' Inspection invited. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 7188 Auctioneer.



TINWALD,—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BUI&QCK



ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, & CANARY SOCIETY, SECOND EXHIBITION. 0 V E^ TOWICiIIIT (FRIDAY) AND TO-MORROW IN ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Admission One shilling. 7 136



ONIONS. SPECIAL lot of Onions for sale, on Saturday, July 22, at P. M. Rickman's Store, Burnett; Street, Ash' burton. i Half a ton of Papanui Onions .ao the iow price of three farthing per lb., in lota to suit purchasers. Terms cash. c 7 132 FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr A. T. Robottom are respectfully informed tuafc M* Funeral will move from his residence, Moore street, on SUNDAY, the 23rd inst., at 2.15 p.m. for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 7 134 Undertakers.