COMMERCIAL.

. - -^ m [ FBA PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, July 3. The total quantity of wool catalogued up to date is 144,200 bales, of which 121,600 have been suld. Crossbreds are ( easier. American representatives are not j making any purchases. It is reported French buyers intend to operate largely I at the Melbourne sales in October. Two cargoes Australian wheat sold at 28s 6d. j Tallow, medium mutton, 28s; beef, 27s 6d. (Received July 4, 10.45 a.m.) Lobdon, July 3. The creditors of the London Chartered Bank have accepted the reconstruction scheme, Mr Blair and another dissenting. Proxies representing 2,688,100 shares sup ported the scheme and 96,000 opposed it. The shareholders unanimously adopted the proposals. Creditors and share holders have appointed Mr Stewart liquidator. Ottawa, July 3. The Commercial Bank of Manitoba has suspended payment.

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

» London, July 2. Ihe survivors of the Victoria, who are at Malta, state that nobody at tempted to jump orerboard till the order was given. A section of them allege that the Victoria was to blame for. the collision. The Admiralty has promised to con sider the question of awarding a yearly pension to the families cf those drowned. Notice of motion has been given in the House of Commons that the Government should provide for the families, on the ground that to leave them to private charity would be a reproach on the national honor. .Naval experts agree that it must have been impossible to execute Admiral Tryon's order "to reverse position." An Italian inventor offers to raise the Victoria in two days for £10,000. July 3. Captain Bourke reports that the Victoria was going full speed astern at the time of the collision. Admiral Trybn sent him below to see if the watertight doors were closed. He found them all closed, and the men at their stations. The conduct and steadiness of the crew, he states, is beyond praise, and there was no sign of panic. He himself was sucked down, but rose with the wreckage, and was rescued by one of H.M.S. Nile's boats. Lieut. H. L. Heuth states that seeing a collision, was imminent, he ordered the closing of the watertight doors, and the collision mats to be put out. They tried to place the mats, but found it impossible, as the ship settled down by the bows. Flag-Lieut. Gillford states that after thecolnsion the Victoria's engines were put half speed ahead, but a minute later the steering gear broke down. Staff-Commander Hawkins Smith was twice sucked under, but supported himself by oars. (Received July 4, 11.5 a.m.) London, July 3. It is officially stated that StaffOom mander Hawkins Smith advised Ad miral Tryon to range the ships eight cftWoJengtho apart, and the Admiral assented, but the signal was after wards given for six. Admiral Tryon was specially informed that the order was flying for six lengths, and replied " Let it remain." Admiral Markham, who was on the Camperdown, hesi tated, and the Victoria signalled to him by semaphore, *" What are you doing?" Admiral Tryon afterwards came on deck and personally gave the order for the fatal turning movement. After the turning began the Victoria and Camperdown both seeing che danger, reversed one screw, and narrowed the circle. The Camper down had her doors closed and was prepared for a. collision. Bear-Admiral Markham's official report confirms the accounts already published of the effect of the order to reverse the positions. He states that when he saw that a collision was inevitable he ordered full speed astern, but before the ship's way could be checked she struck the Victoria at an angle of eighty degrees, and crashed into her almost to the centre line. There was only a light breeze, and the sea was smooth. The Camperdown's stem was broken, and. there was a hole inner port bow six feet by ten. It is reported that Admiral Tryon had been on the sick list for several days, and had only returned to duty on the morning of the disaster. The press blame Admiral Tryon for the catastrophe, but say there was some excuse on account of his illness.

The Silver Question

— ♦ (Received July 4, 11.20 a.ra.) London, July 3. Mr Goschen considers the ultimate decision of tie Indian Government with respect to the silver question will depend on tbe attitade of the natives. The " Times" expects that after the repeal of tbe Sherman law the price of silver will vary from 2s 6d to 3*.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

(Received July 4, 11.20 a.m.)

A DEBTORS' PARADISE.

Washington, July 3. The Governor of Colorado has convened the State Parliament with a view to pass legislation suspending the collecting of debts for two years.

AN AUSTRALIAN PARTY.

London, July 3. The Australian members of the House of Commons are forming a party. Mr Mac- Arthur will probably be chairman and Mr Hogan secretary. I

SMART SENTENCE.

JJenyon Banham, the fraudulent banker, haa been sentenced to fourteen years' im prisonment, and his brother Albert to five, the Judge considering the latter was merely a tool.

RUSSIAN CRUISER.

St. Pbtbbsbubg, July 3. The Russian cruiser Vladivostok is re ported to have been wrecked at Port Lazar,

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received July 4, noon.) THE SCHOONEK GOLDFINCH. Sydney, July 4. I'he bodies of several of the crew of the Auckland schooner Goldfinch were washed *«hore &t Aitfttaki after the wreck of the fuwl.

MOUNT SOMERS.

—:—, » BANQUET AND PRESENTATION TO G. McHAK, EfcQ. On Monday evening there was quite a large gathering in the main dining room 'of Mr H. W. Felton's Hotel, the occasion bein^ a banquet in honor of George Mcßae, Esq , now of Waipara, but lately of Stenchrubie, about thirty or forty miles above Mount Somers township Mine host provided a most excellent menu for the half hundred friends who sat down at the well laid table, at which Mr Andrew McFarlana, Spriugburn, presided, supported on his right by the guest of the evening, and en tha left by Mr George McMillan, of Mesopotamia, and among those present were many of the lending settlers. The guest beitg— as hid namn and the name of his late Mount Somera run would naturally lead one to suspect—a Highlander, the host had made the pitce dt resistance of the feast a Scotch haggis, " built to regula tion," and quite according to Christie. This not very usual dish was perhaps the most popular on the table, and not a few Sassenach stomachs made their first acquaintance with Burns' " ohieftain fo 1 the pudding race." The cloth removed,, and the usual loyal and patriotic toas's honored. The Chairman proposed the toast of the evening, "The health of Mr Georee Mcßae," and read apologies front Mr A. E. Peache, Messrs Turner and others, and went on to say that they had met to do honor go their guest, whom he personally had known for more than a quarter of a century, and had never known him to do anything but the right and the true. There was a Bill before Parliament at present called tho Direct Veto Bill, and it was a great pity that a clause was not added to it, providing that when a man wa<» as popular in a district as Mr Mcßae had been, the residents should have the right of saying by direct vote whether or not he should be allowed to leave. If such a clause were in any Act of Parlia ment he was sure Mr Mcßae would have been prevented by the vote of tho people from ever leaving Stonohrubie. Mr Me- Rae's old friends had called him back from Waipara to spend a night once more among them, and to receive a testimony of their esteem and regard which had taken the form of a handsome gold watch and chain. This testimonial it was his duty—and a pleasant one it was —to present to Mr Mcßae, and in the name of his old friends in the district he asked Mr Mcßae to accept it. The toast was duly honored, and with High land honors, a rousing lilt being played by Mr Murdoch Macdonald on the pipes. Mr Mcßae was too overcome by the unexpected honor to reply, and. the Chairman returned Mr Mcßae's ac knowledgments, The watch was a handsome gold hunter inscribed as under :—"To George Mc- Rae, from his old Mends on leaving Abhburton Gorge, June 1893." . Other toasts were given and honored, reference being made to the long resi dence —28 years in the district—of their guest, and to the Chairman's coming there in 1860, and his usefulness as a public man and popularity as a settler. Mention was also made of the industries of the district—ot the coal, lime, and stone measures of Mount Sotners, and the timber of the forest. One late comer was especially welcomed in the person of Mr Parkes, the celebrated canoeist, who has taken charge of the lime kilns, and who promises to navigate the Auhburton river to the township at the frst freshet that will give his frail bark water enough to float. Mr Parkes proved himself a genial companion, an excellent speaker, a first rate flute player, and possessed of a fund of song from which the friends were unstinted in their draughts, and these the good-humored athlete kindly honored every time. The evening drove on pleasantly, night dame, and was al most on hand shaking terms with the morning, when the company sang " Auld Langsyne" in the good old fashioned style, and separated.

m ASHBTOTON GBAjfclAN, TUESDAY, VOX *,



J_______ -^^Tencler^^^^^^ TO CONTACTORS. "PENDERS are required for excavating L drains on Coldstream Estate, about 63 chains. Particulars may be seen at our office, where tenders are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m., on SATURDAY, July 8. 7§16 0. E. FOOK3 A SON. TENDERS. rjTENDERS are invited by the Spring- JL burn Coal and Lime Company, for putting in a drive 200 feet more or less. Also for laying a mile of tramway more or lees. Also for building one or more Lime Kilns. For Specifications and further par ticulars, apply to H. SHARPLIN, 6»1SO Springbarn. KINGSBURY'S PATENT SELF RAISER TjDR raising land lever of three-furrow and Other Ploughs. Can be obtained from MESSRS P. A D. DUNCAN, 5 206 Chrlstchurcb and Aahbnrf-nn. ______ PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY; 'THE Monthly and other payments will •■• be received at the Office, Tancred Street, ' J THIB DaY JULY 4, 1893. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. just opbnedT R. Lumsden, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND OPTICIAN, BEGS to inform the inhabitants of Ashbutton and surrounding district that he has commenced business as above in TANCRED STREET, four doors from Collier's Corner. SPECIAL.— X.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 Christchurch 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. SITISFACTION A CERTAINTY. Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Fancy Goods, etc, etc, cheaper than ever offered in Ash burton. Inquire Prlceg and Charge for Repairs. Sole importer of the famed " Pausod onoptic " Spectacles. Best glasses in the world. To be had only from R> LUMSDEH. 7f22 _________ < . | ■ NOT IC B. G. H. Bryant BFGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, thac he has SOLD THE BUSINESS carried on by him, in East Street, as Baker and Confectioner, to H. P. MADDEN, and trusts for the continuation of the support so liberally accorded him in the past to his successor. H. P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Colonial experience, nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support accorded his predecessor in the past. Only the best material and ingredeints will be used in the manufacture of Bread, Biscuits, Confectionery, etc. Balb, Suppers, Wedding Breakfasts, Picnic Parties, Socials, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at Reasonable Rates. 7§5 __ AUSTRALIA* ' MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board ol Directors : The Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.Q-., MX.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Rlohardgon, C.V.G, M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica 1 Officer: Dr W.». Kemp, M K.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST, AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austraiian Life Office, \nd the LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 116,305 Sum Assured £38,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Annual Income.. ..  £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £$,434,022 BONTTSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount . ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE yearS, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS. ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY _EAR. Expenses of Management 9| per cont oh the total income. EDWARD W. LCWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Chrktchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker, A-hburtou,



TINWALD,—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the Main Soutn Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK. , . i 5 Spectacles! Spectacles! "rTAVE Your Sighb Tested, and use only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES 8. SAX.EX, 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 testing—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. y t U,— Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by wearvng budly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Pmoked Glasses of various shades with straight or curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. S- SAL.EX, OCULIST-OPTICIANS' AGENT. ■ 6 115 -£30.—For Sale 2 roods 3£ perches together with small building price as above. Apply T. BULLOCK. €. n. BROOKE, BEGS 10 NOTItY THAT HE IS NOW IN PERSONAL ATTENDANCE AT THE DISPENSARY. ; ASHBURTON, On Behalf of Mbs Prichard, And hopes to be favoured with the patronage of his old customers. Two tons on hand of Soluble Arsenic Powder, which disolves in cold water, and is the best tried remedy for FOOX RQT in sheep.



Mr Alfred Harrison THURSDAY, JULY 6, Twelve o'clock, MR ALFRED HARRISON, in „ structed by the Bailiff of the R.M. Court, will sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION at his rooms, CLOTHING ETC., Comprising— Men's and Boys' Suits, Hats, Shirts, Drawers, Tinder Shirts, Collars and Ties, Boots and Shoes, Rib bons, etc., etc. Without Reserve. Twelve Sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 7§lß Auctioneer, Entertainments ODDFELLOWS' HALL. To -HTig li t. I ME I IGHT T^XHIBITION. Admission—Adults 6d, Children 3d. —And at — WATERTON WEDNESDAY, JULY 5. Admission Is and 6d. 7 28 lO.O.P^M.U. MEMBERS of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge are notified that owing to the Annual Tea and Social being held on FRIDAY, July 7, the Ordinary Meeting WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, July 5, at 7.30 o'clock. By Order. It. MINNJS, 7§27 Secretary. LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0.0. F., M.U. THE above Lodge will celebrate its Twentieth Anniversary by a TEA AID SOCIAL To be held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON Friday,_ July 7. Tickets for Tea and Social 2s 6d. Chil dren Is. Refreshments provided. Tea at 6 o'clock. Dancing at 8 o'clock. R. MINxSTS, 6f175 Secretary. A CONCERT IN AID OF ELGIN SCHOOL PRIZE FUND m ILL be held in the SCHOOL on FRIDAY, JULY 7, Commencing at 8 p.m. A number of talented amateurs from Ashbuiton and surrounding districts have promised their assistance. There will be a DANCE at close of Concert. Admission -Concert Is ; Dance (includ ing refreshments) 2a W. 7 8



'^ I Ma/ke t House. "^^MPST'^UMPS. I VCiM' "all'new and fashionable. r T CJS»*J«HDWf^LaTT p Fittings, and Lamp wicks, We invite intending purchasers |tl to give us a call. I HONEY. HONEY. I This Season's extracted and Virgin Honey retailed in any quantity to suit pur- I ' chasers. N.B.—All goods sold at the bottom legitimate prices, and delivered to all parts of the Town and Suburbs and Railway Station. Country orders % sptcial)y attended to. Town Customers waited upon if requested. STEPHENS" BROS. Stephens Bros*, Market House, I TTTITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the YV Publiotothe Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. I THE TIGER BLEND is a mixture of the very finest quality of India andt I Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery paugen Chinas. These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any I other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position % for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishinj? to give them a trial. ORDERS B7 POST despatched ».&h Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for ttsw Zealand—J. RATTRAY & SON, PUNBDTN. 4 1 NIBBLES! NIBBLES! NIBBLES! * ■ (i) LADIES SKIRTS ... 2s 6d LADIES' FUR LINED .CLOAKS 15s Od LADIES' FUR MUFFS ... 3s 6d HEAVY DIAGONAL DRESS 7s 6d OREWDSON'S CALICO 2s lid FLANNELLETTES .-.." 3s 6d TABLE DAMASK ... Is 2d SLATE SILESIA ... 2s lid UNION SHIRTING ... BJd MITCHELL and TURNER.



[A CARD], MRS A. C. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF I PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. IRRMS ON APPLICATION. - GREAT SALE AT E. ALCOKFS, SAUNDBRS* BUILDINGS. DOUBLE BLANKETS B — from 8s 9d to 12s 6d 4 10 — from 12s 9d to 17s 3d 4 11 — from 16s 9d to 22s- 3d 4 THEJE ARE THE BEST VALUE EVER OFFERED IN NEW ZEALAND. MEN'S and BOYS' COLONIAL SUITS, HATS, CAPS, SHIRTS, SHIRTINGS, FLANNELLETTES and FLANNELS, RUGS, CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, SHEETING, BOOTS AND SHOES. EVERYTHING REDUCED FOR CASH FOR ONE MONTH. BURNETT STREET —R ESTAVBAI T.— MRS. G. I. BRYANT BEGS to notify that she has taken that centrally situated RESTAURANT in BURNETT STREET, lately carried on by Mrs Ranger, and hopes to be favored with the same liberal support that was accorded to her predecessor. HOT MEALS AT THE USUAL HOURS SPECIAL TERMS to Weekly Boarders. CATERING undertaken for balls, etc., on the shortest notice. 6 142 4?l'A^ -°°N*B« »»d Section, cen c&*-ys*-'» trally situated in Peter Street, Price as above. - T. BULLOCK,



-: Crossbred Wheats. :- I MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , »f London, in 1882 commenced a course of experiments in (be cross-fertfliW | tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almo-t any variation of qualify, character, foim and colour, can bk *'• developed in Flowers and V« getablee by cross breeding, and fixed permanently by beltsotiou. Also in the shape uf '1 uruipt Mid * ' Carrot* and other roots, including in the case of Wheat, square or pointed ears, large or snmil graiu, long or short straw, or almost W« ' special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross-breeding imparts increased vigor in plants as w. 11 as in auima!% and Wheat, being a eelf-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the cate with most of our Wheats^ Crossing shou'd have tlie effect; of producing more vigorous and productive varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by MmfMW Caktbr's experiments, who, after Beveral years careful selections of the strains produced by crossing were uuccebsful iv hxing the •"' characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1889 at necessarily fancy prices. \ The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the best of these varieties from tb« undersigned A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in 1890 by them and given to MR T. SEALY, of Riverbank, t«W' experiment with. The following year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded six out of theelev«t S, as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five seleation* among farmen in different parts of this County, sls*ti'-4' were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be supposed, cfc* ; varieties differ greatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, period of ripening, etc. For instanoe :— :' Silkction Fis the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should prove a great acquisition in the district towards the Hills, and la ' the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, Sklxction G, produces straw of a short, stout description, which ■ cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable for sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat pradoow ' long straw, likely to be damaged by wiad and rairr. Other sorts, as Sujoctiow I, is practically unassailable by Birds, so that ihonidi these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some writer ' has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, but only for particular situations, soils, and climates, which the various aorta «| ' Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would recommend our friends to obtain a sufficient quantity of seed of these Hybrid Wheats, aid test the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to far-reaching results by bringing into general cultivation ;> varieties of Wheat nutted to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust in constitution, and a prolifio character, - The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— " SELECTION I—A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the variety to sow late and harvest sarly. Straw, medinm length, Wti i - headed. Valuable for late Spring sowing. V ' . ' SELECTION R—An early ripening Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length ; very long headed ; a valuable Whesi ~-~■—— The chaff is furnished with stiff awns which seem to keep off birds and protect it also from wind. Bird and •'• Wind-proof Wheat. SELECTION G'~Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rain; heavy-headed and very prolific Should prov» """"——————~~" invaluable on lands which produce in the ordinary sorts straw so long as to be damaged by bad weather. Thie * is the " Tom Thumb " of the wheat family. " SELECTION P.—Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping habit; very well headed; rery productive, and likely to prove a ——-^— Ta l U able Wheat for general purposes. SELECTION B-—Straw, very long, strong, and white; ear a fair length, thick set; a very productive Wheat. For Fobthbb VAimovjJMa, Arrev. to FRIEDLANDER BROS.



Prepare for a Rainy JJay. SAVING PURCHASED a choice lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Water proo Coats, very much below the regular prices, we have decided to give oar Customers the benefit of our BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38.*, reduced to 25i. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 15s, reduced to 32* 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to 455. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, aewn throughout, U3ual price 653, reduced to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70s reduced to 52s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcobts, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduced to OBSERVE. IST We are now making M&N'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known style FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20* LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for Barae Quality. Largest StojJt of Tuiloring Good* in the District to select from. GENTS' T.00T3 and SHOES of the Best Quality. HArS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. CBAIGHEADIf BERBYIAN, THE LEADING T!AILOSS AND OUTFIfTEBS, ASHBURTON. WILLIAM SPABBOVVT" Tailor and Outfitter. high-class woekmanship guaranteed. AN ESTABLISHED REPUTATION FOR PERFECT FIT AND STYLE -a large assortment of twe*:ds and coatings SERGES. MELTONS, And FANCY TROUSERINGS, OVERCOATINGS, Ac. WATERPROOF COATS IN STOOK AND MADE TO ORDER MENS UNDERCLOTHING OF EVERY DESCRI »TION. ALL THE NEWEST STYLES IN HATS AND SCAETEB. WILLIAM iSPARKO W, EAST STB EET, Next to T. SEALY & CO-,. Seed Merchantsi l l c l c d CHEAP 8 ALE. HIGH CLASS DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS. —COMMENCING— Saturday, June 24. — l>.y — Astounding 1 Bargains.



THE KEYV ZEALAND .SHIPPING • COMPANY'S LINK. REDUCED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. A RRAftGEMKNTB can be made jLJL. with the Afrent-General in London to procure passAgug by the above line at the following greatly reduced rates :— Second Saloon fsß Oh Intermediate .. £18 18s Third Class £13 Oh For further particulara apply at offioet " MILES & CO., Limited, 4shburton «nd Rakaia. MONEY. " £7 1 and £400< two BPecial mmn * &JI **J to lend, on good freehold security. T. BULLOCK. I'ttE GENERAL ELECTION. k REGISTER! REGISTER!! J^ORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained at the office of the If ah and Guaedian. . ■ — — j» • Fruit Trees. HAVING DECIDED to give up * NDRSERY GARDENING, an*' attend entirely to my business of PRO* DDCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW  PRICKS. They are all of the best sorts obtainable, and having grafted them myself can guarantee they are true to name. ALSO,— A Grand Lot of ORARI POTATOES CHEAP. SOOlbs Sack Best Stone FLOUR 14s 6d. BRAN, SHARIS, ROLLER FLOUR, and all kinds of FARM PRODUCE. A Splendid Line of ONIONS. J. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. OFFERS are invited for T.S. 525 Peter Street, containing \ acre. > T. BULLOCK. "OEOPLK about to marry and furnish X their houses, are invited to call op Plckfora A UndrlU, AT THI . . ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rlmu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedstead*) Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram* bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables* Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets; Hearth Rugs, and Mats. . . , Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolisbed on the Premissf. —Note the address— . . - TANORED STREET, Next Building Soaety. * THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual meant of coping with the SMALL BIRDS PEST. THE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two years kep freer from Birds than ever before, at a merely nomi nal cost, and to Mr Grigg entire satis faction. Longbeach is n< w freer from Birds than any simiUr property in New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea land %nd Australia. Supplies may be obtained from FREDERIC POWELL, Care of John Grigg, Esq.,. 6*153 Longbeaoh Llewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. : ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 491 s' • •