CABLE SUMMARY.

England won the Elcho Shield at the Bisley Rifle Meeting. France claims that under the trea'y of 1856 the is entitled to ascend the Mena>n river. A billiard match between Roberts and Ives has been arranged to take place at Chicago in September. The sculling match between Bubear and Suiiivan will be rowed on September 25, over the Thames course. " The 1 imea " predicts that Broken Hill will be the first to profit by the revival in silver, and the last to stop work. The Government hive instructed the French Minister in Bangkok to protest against the firing on the gunboats by the forts- Mr Deasy, in hiß farewell to his electorate, refers to the painfnl nature of the severance at the moment success is crowning the party's efforts. News has been received that the French force captured two of the Siamese forts on the Upper Mekong, and that hostilities are now suspended. Mr Wilaon, the Victorian expert, does not favor the Erickeon machine. He says that it fairly separates cream, but in the ex traction of the butter it loses a third of the cream* The " Observer " says that the action of some of the Australian colonies in reducing ! the salarips of their Governors will have the effect of narrowing the circle from which the occupants of the position can be procured. The miners in the Midland and Lancashire counties lavor a strike, but the Northumber land miners are against the proposal. A crisis is feared. A lock-out has been ordered in the shoe trade owing to the local strikes. Ihe Right Hon. A. J. Balfour, late Chief Secretary for Ireland, addressing a meeting of the Primrose League, declared that the Liberal party had sold themselves to the Irish, who persistently dragged them through the mire. The manager of the Melbourne " Standard" newspaper has been sentenced to seven days' imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of £100 for commenting on the case of Mr Jb\ Milledge, late manager of the Mercantile Bank, while the case is still sub juiice, Th« Italian Govemment has decided to prosecute the Governor of the Banca Romana (which suspended payment a tew months ago), Baron L*zzaroni, and niue others who were connected with the management of the institution, for em bezzling 28,000,000 lires, the funds of the Bank, and forging and uttering Bank notes* In the House of Commons Mr Gladstone, in moving that an address be presented to the Queen in reply to her letter on the occasion of the marriage of the Duke of York, said the interest in the reign had never been warmer. Recalling the death of the Duke of Clarence he said that the sad event had raised additional warmth towards the Prince of Wales. They w ere all actuated by feelings of love for the Princess May, a statement which was received with cheers, while the Duke of York was looked upon as singularly frank and genial. Mr Keir Hardie protested against the resolution, especially as the House could not spare time to discuss the question of relief for the thousand* of poverty stricken people in the Empire. _

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, July 17. The Railway Servants' Conference opened to-day. Delegates were present from Auckland, Wanganui, Palwerston North, Wellington, West port, Whan garei, Christchurch, Greymouth, Timaru, Oamaru, Dunedin, and Inveicargill. Mr McKenna, Palmerston North, waa elected chairman, and Mr H. Gray, Christchurch, secretary. A motion in favor of an Insurance Bill was carried unanimously, and that the basis of their deliberations be the Government Railway Employees Insurance Bill, 1892. The railway employees' conference this afternoon was occupied in discussing statements made respecting the represen tative charau fer of the delegates. Regret was expressed that the Petone workshops were not represented, and steps were taken to g^t a representative from them A meeting was held at the workshops for the purpose of electing a delegate to the conference, and several members of the conference went out to speak on the Eubjecfc. The conference adjourned until to-morrow morning. A deputation interviewed Mr Seddon th«s morning with reference to the critical state of matters in connection with the Grey Valley coal miners. Mr Seddon told the deputation it would be impossible to sanction the construction of a railway for the existing Companies to new leases. The only way for the railway to be made was for the Companies to guarantee five per cent on the cost of construction, and pointed out this was ihe plan under which the Mokihinui line was constructed.

The Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.

ADDRESS BY MR STATELY.

At the Ashburton Saleyards to-day Mr Staveley, of the L, and M. A. Co., Ld, addressed the farmers present at the sale, on the state of affairs generally and on the L. and M. A, Co's affairs in par ticular. He had no doubt that all would deplore the fact that the Company had been compelled to suspend, not only be cause it was a bosinem that was a credit to thfi colony—one that had from small beginnings grown into one ©f the largest in the world—but because the suspension had been caused from no fault of their own : they had been dragged down with their neighbor on the other side. He was glad to say that so far as their New Zealand business was concerned, it was thoroughly sound in every part, from the North Cape to the Bluff. They had made arrangements for carrying on their business, and as the arrange ment was a thoroughly cafe one, he trusted that all who had supported them would continue to do so. The New Zealand Land Company had acted M a friend in need, and had come to their aid with money. As this company had plenty of capital, and a sound, ex perienced directory in London, he had fro doubt that non" of tljeir clients would suffer, and that things would again be pufcupon* satisfactory footing. He did not want to see another boom ; he was tired of booms ; he only wanted to see all things go on steadily and surely, and he had no doubt that would soon be the case. He might say that everyone connected with the Loan and Mercantile was during his interest to facilitate the reconstruction. Last night they had all worked all night to get the books balanced. The result had that morning been telegraphed to Auckland, and would from there be cabled Home. Ho was glad to say that so far as this particular district was concerned things were in a thoroughly satisfactory condition the business was a really good one—The business of the yards then proceeded.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PKB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

I Me**!**. Welling on, July 18. Measles are still raging badly, and the attendance at the public schools, which re opened yesterday, is very poor. This is the worst outbreak that has been ex pe^ienced for thirteen years, a feature of if. being the number of aJulfcs attacked. A report is going about that the peculiar virulence of the epidemic is owing to the fact that it was introduced by Killis' j circus, the monkey in which died of measles, and the disease contracted from animals is said to be much worse than the ordinary form. fatal In«dT«atur«. The police have received information that Mrs Simmex died last night at Carterton through poison, administered in mistake for medicine. The labels were put on the wrong bottles. Skeleton Found. A skeleton was found yesterday in Flazbourne run, fifty-five miles from Blenheim. The mounted constable is making enquiries.

The Wellington Shooting Affair.

WELLINGTON, July 17. Despite the verdict of the jury at the inquest on the body of W. J. Spreat, who was shot dead by Louis Sanderson, his step son, on Saturday week, the police intend to proceed with the charge of murder t> gainst Sanderson. July 18. Louis Sanderson, on the charge of murder, waa befoie the Court again this morning, and remnaded till Friday at the request of the defence.

THE ASBBURTON GUARBIAN: TttESDAf, WL* 18, i 893.



In an article on "The Cholera Progress for 1893," which appears in the " Engineer ing Magazine," Dr St. John Rossa, of New York, declares that the birthplace of cholera is the delta of the Ganges, a low-lying region of about 7500 square miles. The soil here is gaid to be very moist, and to contain the j remains of many forms of vegetable and animal life in a state of decay. Ghftlera haa raged here for hundreds, perhaps thousands, of years, and after very severe rains it steams but of this delta into neighboring countries, and then over the entire world. But in that case the disease ought to be strangled in the, place of its birth, and all civilised natipns: should co operate, as JRr Telyafns, of Tiflis, Suggests, in draining, planting, and reclaim? |ng this mephitic region. It would be cheap \l it cost ten millions, and if the success of Bimilar operations in the vile delta proves that the thing can be done, if it ie worth



Mr J. W. Sawle announces his intention to contest the Rangitata seat at th« general « ection.



Mr T. Bullock. In the matter of the Land Transfer Act, 1885.



I \JTR T. BULLOCK has received ) J3IL instructions from the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand, Canterbury District, acting at the request of the First Mortgagee, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Salerooms, situated at Ashburton, on THURSDAY, The 10th day of AUGUST, 1893, At 11 o'clock in the forenoon, A FARM OF OQK ACRES 3 Roods, with the t-f \DtJ appurtenances, being rural sec tion 27073 ; about seven miles from Ashburton, towards Sea field, subject to le*se to Mr Roderick Macdonald, for five years from April 1,1890, For further particulars, apply to MR C. HOWARD TRIPP, Solicitor, Timaru ; Or to T. BULLOCK, 7 114 Auctioneer.



Henry Zander. _ i Cloyers. Cloyers.) CLOVERS. T HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply of WBITE CLOVER, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ALSTKE, TIMOTHY, TREFOIL, | ETC, ETC., ETC. And having purchased while the market was low, I offer these fine Seeds at an ex ceedingly cheap figure. My Seeds come direct from the Growers, and as I do not pay aiiy Commission or intermediate profits, I am in a position to offer the Choicest Seeds AT A LOW PRICE. Their Germinating Qualities have been thoroughly tested by a Seed Expert, and they are pronounced THE FINEST SEEDS WHICH COME TO THE MARKET.



SATURDAY, JULY 22. 4;0 ACRES. 4:0 Coldstream Road District, and near the Coldstream Homestead. Ai"R T. BULLOCK has received in _l3lL structions to Sell Ky 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, 7+BB Auctioneer.



Entertainments »T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. TO-MI&HT, (TUESDAY), at 7.30 p.m. rpHE REV, DR. WELCHMAN, J_ OS 1 THE Melanesian Mission Staff, WILL DELIVER AN ADDRESS ON "MELANESIA," IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. All are earnestly invited to attend. 7H12



Samples and Quotations of Clovers Ryegrass and Cocksfoot on application. A COMPLETE STOCK OF GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand. IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE In all Branches. WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Description.



Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. ftTOTICE is hereby given that Michael -*-^ Mobiabtt, of Hampstead, laborer, ha;i this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, ail that the first meeting of creditors j will he held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, July 24, 1893, at three o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 18th day of July, 1893, JOHN DAVISON, Deputy' Official Assignee. R. M. Cutbbertson, Solicitor. 7 120



HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE,— STKAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. HENRY ZANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. —agent" for- Sun Fire Insurance Company. Oanton Marine Insurance Company. Australian Mutual Provident Pocie'y.



Tenders. ITIENDERS are invited for Building a •*- Stable near racecourse. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on THURSDAY, July 20, at 1Q am The lowest or any tender not necessarily apoeptad. ?JlOf R. BIRD, Architect. tenders] HHENDERS are invited for Carting Coal i- from Mount Somers mine to rail way station for six months. House and paddocking at pit free. Tenders close THURSDAY 20th. W. J. HARRIS, 7 H9 Mount Somers.



NOTICE, G. H.Tfryant BEGS to announce to his Customers aud the Public generally, of Ashburton and District, that 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 pa^fc to his successor.



MONEST. (}vy I X and £400, two special suras, 3&/1U to !§nd; on good freehold t3C'UritY .T. BULLOCK Pigeon Match. A SERIES of Handicap Pigeon Matches (including one of ten soys) will take place on WEDNESDAY, 19th inst. Conveyance will leave Central Hotel at 11 a.m. % U$



11, P. Madden BEGS to announce having secured the above business from Mr Bryant, and, being a Practical Tradesman, with nearly thirty years Qclonial experience, nothing will he, wanting on his part to merit a. continuance oil 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. < Balls, Suppers, Wedding Biwakfasts, i Picnic Parties, Sociajs, School Treats catered for, in a Superior Style, and at e^«nsbleß*te^ 7|s



ANNOUNCEMENT, 5 1 AVING BEEN REQUESTED by a number of Elegtpjrq of frhe Electoral Dis trict of Rangitata to stand as a Candidate at the forthcom:rfg Election, I have pleasure in complying with their request. 7 X2l J. W. SAWLE,



Prepare for a iia ny i af. IJAVING PURCHASED a choice l<>r of Mi^uf carer's Samples ur W»**rprf.of *■■*• Coats, very much bel>>w the regular prices, we have decided to give out Customers the berefit of our BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 38s, reduced to 25*. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price iba, reduced to 32* 6d. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to 455. Men s Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 65^, reduced to I 48a. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70a reduced to 52s 6d Men's Tweed Waterproof Overoosts, sewn throughout, usual 'price 80a, reduced to 655. OBSERVE. We are now making MEN'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known style FIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20.3 LESS than Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select from. GENTS' LOOTS and SHOES of the Best Quality. HATS. SHIRTS, TIES, and «very description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at LOWEST PRICES. CRAIGHEADITbERRYI\]I THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON.



MAKKET HOUS", A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMBRS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be tha Most Economical, Purest, & Rest Teas Sold for the Price—2s, 2s 4d, 2a 6d. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS TOR ASHBURTON, Stephens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATT3AY & SON, DUNEDIN.



FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE. At \C\ ACRES odd, Sheep Farm, with Dwelliue, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, 7 38 T. BULLOCK.



| <f> O ACRES for Sale. Nice little home- J-^^Btead. Situated about 4| miles from Hinds Railway Station, near Maro nan. Camfortable Dwelling House, Gar den, Orchard, Stable, and other build ings. Inspection invited. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK.



NOTICE. HAYING given up the Baking busi ness, I have to request a settle ment of ALL ACCOUNTS due to we hj JULY 20Dh inst. After which outstand ing debts will bo SUED for. G. H. BRYANT, 7 64 Burnett Street. TEMPERANCE & PROHIBITION. The Liberty of the People as Affected » by the Direct Veto Bill. '" - | MR W. W. COLLINS will Lectaire on. the above subject in the Oddfellows' Hill, Ashburton, on TUES DAY NEXT, 18th inst., at 8 p.m. His Worship the Mayor will preside. Doors open at 7.30 p.m. Admission^ free. No collection. 7*Bo TINWALD.—For Sale sections num bered 17 and 18 fronting the-Main South Road and Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK



£30.—For Sale 2 roods 3J perches together with small building price as above. Apply T. BULIiOOg. TINWALU.—2£ Acres with" Dwelling House and other buildings, on account of Mr Hopwood.—Not having sold this by Auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Desirable home for an industrious man T. BULLOCK. OFFERS are Invited for T.S. 625 Peter Street, containing £ acre. T. BULLOCK.



Spectacles! Spectacles! 'rTAVE Your Sight Tested, and me only™ PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES 8. g'AAEK, JEWELLER, Is Hole Agent for Ashburton for N- LAZARUS & CO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS,



SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort. N,B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight hj wearing badly fitting Spectacles* A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. Smoked 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. |6 116



IMF)RT NiTOINTES ORs, IMPORTANT CO FAT HE IS AND MOTHERS, IMPORTANT TO ET^BYBODY. "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 is 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 offered should not be missed. Young man, you may feel free and independent now, but you 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 such opportunities as F. PERRIMAN offen. Do without luxuries for a little while, and buy a Section and House What you are now paying for rent will soon pay the cost of your property. No more landlords, no more rent Anyone in active employment of any kind can save enough tc pay the instalment by cutting down expenses. What tvaiy spend in cigars and beer, horse-racing and cards, would buy a House and Section. Don't hesitate bee iuse your earnings are small; m&ke your expenses only a little less than now. Many will be rea^y to take it off your hands at a profit. It is an axiom in political economy that should be written in letters of gold— , The man who lives up to all he owns j Is ill prepared for fortunes turns, But who spends less has home and health, Long life himself, his children wealth, ;ix 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. — Bohr, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON EXTENSION. Vnr* 1 ACRE of GOOD GROUND; capital frontage, ■t. ul Octlvy on Beach Road. Upon the land ;s built a com fortable Dwelling of five rooms, Shop and Stable. A good opening for any small business, Poultry Farm, etc. F. FERRIMItf.



— FOB SALE — I AT H.IMPSTE AT>, a Comfortable Five-Roamed Honse, with Scullery and good Outbuildings. Situated upon two feet ions of land of first-class quality. Well planted with choice fruit trees in full bearing ; an abundant supply of water ; excel lent frontage ; on Main Road, near School, and within sight of Railway Station ; clear title. . • " 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, about l£ ACRES of rich, highly productive Land, with Brick Dwelling of Five Rooms, close to Schools, and few minutes walk to Post Office Savings Bank. For with thie pro perty and a small nest egg in cash you can bo comf jrtable now and in the evening of life. Price-£250, which, at 4 per cent interest, is only four shillings a week rental for'the'above Banks go up, Banks go down, hut this may stand for ever. F. FERRIMAN.



—FOR SALE — A VALUABLE BUSINESS SITE^ of J-ACRE, opposite the new office o the^Building Society, in Tancred Street. F. FERRIMAN.



-FOB SALE HAVELOCK STREET, £-ACRE. Capital corner, close to centre of town. Comfortable Villa of five rooms, with Outbuildings ; good parden, 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 to go in. F. FEBBIMAN.



— 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 rest* dene?, 'into property will suit any one living in town or working at the Woollen Factory. Price loir* \ F. FEBBIMAN.



-108 SALE— h -■ \ SECTION and HOUSE new Canterboty Mill, A safe InTetfcmenti got* horn*for little money ; easy terms. } F. PEBBIMiH.



—FOR SALE— THAT CAPITAL FAMILIIRESIDENCE known as Troyford Villa, situafced on the 1 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 witb/|back entrance ; the whole', forming ajmost desir able property, ; P. FERRIMAN.



rl 0-DAY. SPECIAL SALE. OF I*a*le»' and Children's Ulstere, Mantles, Cape*, and Fur- Lined Cloaks. ALSO, OF A WELLINGTON WAKE HOUSEMAN'S ENTIRE STOCK New Season's Dress Fabrics. &LL THE NEWEST AND BEST GOODS OF THE SEASON AT LESS THAN i • . ' One Quarter Producers 1 Cost W. STRANGE & CO., .(..nß'^sTCHCTftoa



;:-A. J WHITB'S, CHRISTCH.URCH, TS THB LARGEST AND MOST t&llPliElE F UIR NIS II ING WAR EIH OUSE in xrii? colonY, INSPECTION INVITED. """"" CATAL( GOKB POSTED TfiEE.



■ . -AT MITCHELL & TtJRNBR^S YOU CAN BUY SADDLE T*WEED TROUSERS* Raised Seams, for 13s 6d. SADDLE TWEED SUITS, Raised Seams, CASH PRICE 3Pi 6d - COLONIAL KNIT SOCKS, Double Heels, for U MEN'S TifBEIXCAE^ »tt«zw, for 9d MEN'S PATENT SOLE SLIPPERS for 2s 3d HEAVY ALL WOOL TWEEDS from 2s 6d MEN'S REVERSIBLE TIKS, ALL COLORS, for Is 7 A NCRED STREET.