CABLE SUMMARY.

King Otto of Bavaria is m a critical con dition. The French Chamber has prorogued ia view of the election. The Turkish Government deny the accusa tion of torturing Armenian prisoners. The floo-i waters m Inveresk are receding slowly. Extreme misery and destitution have been caused. It is reported m Washington that the award of tin Behring Sea Commission will' be m favor of the United States. Mr Simpson, member for Kansas, has submitted a Bill to the United States Con gress proposing to purchase Canada. Lord Onalow's motion rejecting the Lon don County Councils Betterment Bill was carried by 19. The Durham miners demand an increase of 15 and the Northumberland miners 16£ per cent. The holders of Loan and Mercantile debentures intend to contest Baron Schro der's claim to priority over the assets. The London Stock Exchange is depressed by th« many failures that h*r« occurred recently, but colonial stocks are not affected. Lord Ripon approves of the rectification of the boundaries of British and Dutch Hew Guinea as advised by Sir W. McGregor. Sentence of death has been recorded against a man .named Bryan O'Loghlen for burglary and maliciously wounding m South Melbourne.

Cardinal Moran, of Sydney, is improving m health. He has been suffering from an affection of the lungs. His Eminence returns to the colony shortly. A terrific explosion of gunpowder startled Hong Kong on July 26. Many people ware j killed and three hundred were injured. Four hundred houses were wrecked. It is reported that the Emperor of Ger many and the Prince of Wales intend to race the Meteor and Britannia at Cowes next week, each captaining his own yacht. ... Cholera has appeared m Piedmont, a division of Northern Italy, and m Smyrna, a seaport of Asia Minor. It is also increas ing m Bunia. Insurgent steamers on Lake Leon fired thirty shells into Managua, m Nicaragua. Only two persons Were killed, but the build* ings of the town were greatly damaged.

The Japanese Courts disallowed the claim of the P. and O. steamer Ravenna, which was injured m a collision with the Japanese despatch boat, Christin, The " World " saya that at the instance of the Marquis of Queensbury the Queen has remonstrated with Mr Gladstone for raising Viscount Drumlanrig to the peerage over his father's head. The Melbourne Chamber of Commerce, tea merchants, and city and country ex changes, strongly protest against the taxa tion proposals of the Government, and have appointed a deputation to wait on the Colo nial Treasurer. The Queensland Budget shows that the revenue has been short of the estimate by £222,000, which is attributed chiefly to the decrease m taxation. The deficiency now stands at £1,566,800, but the greater part of this is covered by Treasury bills. The •sti* mated revenue of the coming year is £3,375,500, and the expenditure £3,378,690. A young woman, named Golding, alleges that poisoning and immorality are practised m ten convents. A commission, composed partly of Protestants and partly of Roman Catholics, are enquiring into the charges. Among the Commissioners are Cardinal Vaughan, the Duke of Norfolk, and Mr Guinness. Miss Shaw, m an article m •• The Times," says the new Unionists m the Australian colonies insist on the political idea of demo cracy. There are no ideal rallying points and no public cry. This she considers the most dangerous feature m the future She aays the new Unionism has failed to domi nate Australian Parliaments or induce them to adopt State Socialism, but cooperation is extending. The colonies do not trust local afitators. The true leaders of Socialism Are enry George, Karl Marx and Bellamy, There is a wide field m the colonies for experiments m land settlement without the danger of encouraging pet theories. She condemns the payment of members, as judged by ita results m Australia.

School Committee.

HAMPSTEAD.

A meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held on Thursday even ing. Present—Meprs Rickman, Mea : clem, Blackler, Strange, and Elliott. The Chairman, MrOrqpks, wa« absent through illness, and Mr Rickman was voted to the chair. AKPOR DA?- A letter was received from the Board of Education, recommending that Arbor Pay bo proclaimed a holiday, and that the children be afforded an opportunity of doing some planting. A circular was also enclosed, containing suggestions for carrying, out demonstrations. Alter some discussion Messrs Hendry, Meaclem, and Rickman were appointed a Committee to ascertain what steps (if any) were likely to be taken by the Ashburton Committee and the Ashburton Borough Council, with a view to amalga mation, as with the' amount' of sickness fiiill prevaijiiig it was considered a much more effective and satisiactory programme pouli be carried out by adopting this Course, BBWGIOU3 INSfRUOTJOW. The Board of Education wrote stating that information was required for the House of Representatives as to what religious in struction if any was given m the school— The Secretary was directed to reply that the only religious instruction given is by a Church of England minister, out of school hours, t;o such an care to attend, '.■iv«-;, .'J : vRjB'i&ENIHG.' •'

After gfaousßlbti'it was* decided to re open the'school on Monday, July 31, and to a&veffcise notice of the Intention to do Eoj'and Messrs Meaclgm' and Hendry were appointed to iiote tjie attendance for, two or tferee daysi ajid see if *» is %dvis l ftble to continue open. VISITING COMMITTEE. rnh« Visiting Committee reported that the channel fr«m the urinal bad Deen completed and acted well. To make a upwplete job a further expenditure of fe»t £2*lQs Was ftecesar/.—TMa was fUthorised. The Board had written for further par ticulars as to curtains required, which in formation had been supplied. Some slight addition to the copper chimney at 1 the master's house was required, when the work would be passed. Messrs Orr and Strange were appointed Visiting Committee for the ensuing month.

ANNTUI EXAMINATION. It was iresolved to request the Board to postpone the annual examination for six weegs or t^o months on apcount of $ho break caused by closing the school. The meeting then ad j ourned,

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

Loncok, July 26. $lr Chamberlain's amendment to the financial proposals of the Home Rule Bill was defeated/by a majority of 60.

July 27. Mf Henniker JJeaton has giye^ notice $o asjc if it" is practicable W appoint a Governor-General for Australia at a salary of £10,000, instead of a separate Qovernor for each coloßy, also if the Government wilj suggest t# the colonies that it is desirable to abolish the AgentSrGenaral m favor of one Commissioner for all. Mr Heaton will also call attention to Chief Justice Way's willingness to act as Gover nor of South Australia at a salary of £2000 inetend of £5000.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wellington, July 25. I Tha Council met at 2.30 pm. I BILLS PASSED, !' The William Robinson Estate Trusl Bill, and the Ellesmere Lake Lands BilJ passed their f«nal stages. S* PBEMG COURT BILL. The Supreme Courb Practice and Pro cedure Bill passed through Committee with only one material amendment, namely, providing that any one feeling aggrieved at tho decision of the Registrar may appeal to the Judge m Chambers. INSTITUTE OF JOURNALISTS BILL. The Institute of Journalists Bill was further considered m Committee After discussion progress was reported. The Council rose at 4 p.m. ,

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

The House met at 2 30 p.m. THE JTINANCIAL DEBATB. Mr Shera resumed the debate on the Financial Statement. He thought that the Ministry ai it now stood required strengthening, and people m the North felt that they should be represented m the Ministry by two members. Every member of the Ministry was a southern gentleman, and he should like to know whether people m the North were ex pected to bow down their necks under the yoke of a Southern supremacy. He agreed with the exemption of improve ments from taxation, but was somewhat doubtful of the wisdom of the graduated tax. With regard to the Railway Com missioners, he was not m favor of dual management, but he did think that the State should assume control of its own highways. He advocated the natives re ceiving equal electoral rights with Euro peans.

Mr Macintosh congratulated the Colo nial Treasurer on the satisfactory nature of the Budget. He spoke strongly m favor of the Government taxation pro posals, although he considered that when the change was first entered upon he had his misgivings as to the success of the step which the Government had taken. In his opinion a change was necessary m railway management, although he admitted that the Commissioners had acted very mode rately indeed, considering the enormous power which they possessed. He should support the Premier's Railway Bill, but he regretted that it did not go far enough. He entirely agreed with the policy of the Government, and especially eulogised Mr McKenzie'a land administration. Mr Taipua said that he did not approve of the administration of the late Native Minister. He had restricted several millions of acres of their lands, and this was a mean underhand method tor tho Government to adopt to take possession of them. He had never known any Native Minister show such a lack of sym pathy with the native people as Mr Cad man.

The debate was interrupted by the 5.30 p.m. adjournment The House resumed at 7.30 p.m. Mr O'Connor regretted that Mr Taipua had not refrained from referring to a matter that sKould have been tabooed, namely'the administration of tho late Native Minister, especially as Mr Cadman was absent from the House. He depre cated the stroDg personal allusions of certain members whilst addressing the House, but said that it must be very flattering to the Treasurer to find that every member who had spoken on the Budget complimented him on the manner m which it had been prepared. The financial position as disclosed m the Statement was very satisfactory, and the land and [income tax proposals of the Government had stood the fceafe well. He did not, however, agree with the exemp tion of improvement?, and as for the Railway Commissioners, he did nob see how placing a Minister on the Bailway Board would improve matters. In hia opinion the Act required to be repealed. Mr Taylor praised the Government policy, and referred to the Opposition as weak and contemptible.

Mr V-'ard, m replying, acknowledged the kindly feelings expressed towards him m this debate. He did not take all the credit to himself for preparing the Financial Statement, as he was greatly indebted to the officer^ of his Department for valuable information- He expressed the regret which every member of the House felt that; Sir John Hall did not intend to seek re-election, but he hoped he would long live to take an active interest m politics. Sir John Hall, al though a competent authority on finance, had fallen into a serious mistake m his speech. He had deducted £80,000 in terest from the total amount of the previous year, but as a matter of fact not one sixpence of that belonged to the previous year. No interest which ought to have been paid was left unpaid. He explained m detail how the mistake had arisen, which Sir John Hall and other members fell into. Opposition members had stated that the present Government had increased the interest: and added to the burdens -of the colony, but §11 the interest which the Government werp responsible Ipr was £1160. As to. the Cheviot estate money, he might say that already the property had been let for six months at a rental of £4000, and that might very fairly be put against the £8400 charged for interest. He did not think that the bogey of sur plus would stand looking into, and with regard to the alleged increase m the p.ubliq debt he asserted that there was not x single addition to the public debt made by'this Government that the Opposition could possibly have prevented had they been m power. ' The charge &s to bor rowing waa Mso absolutely incorrect He could tejl the House that'the net'u saving bntjietwo Items by conversion wa.s no less than £$},002,380. It was very re markable that whilst several Opposition members alleged that the Government

finance was dangerously weak, they gave the Government no suggestion as to how it could be strengthened. The object of the Govermns|iiti m impqsing fchp £radu.ated tax was m order that thgse who. obtained the largest amount of relief by the ex emption of improvements should con tribute something m return for the great advantage which they would gain under the exemption. The Opposition had stated that by the exemption of improvements they were placing the country at a disadvantage as compared with towns j but the contrary was the case, as town improvements ware £18,500,000, whilst country irapiovementa were £^.(XK),OQO. There to, there fore, £9^COQ,OOO more improvements m the country than m the to w ns. It had been stated that the farmers were not m such a good position under the new taxa tion as under the old, but he pointed out that under the present taxation only 1760 farmers and others paid, whilst under the old system 8011 had to contribute. He had himself seen many instances of dis satisfaction with the management of the Railway Commissioners, and he agreed with Sir Robert Stout that if £15,000,000 were to be handed over to an irrespon sible body of men, there was no reason whatever why the Post office should not be similarly dealt with. He defended the proposal to fp'end £25,000 on public works, and said that the cooperative system had worked well without any borrowing. Members of the Civil Ser vice were not deserving of the attack that had been made on them by several speakers on the Opposition side. After replying to the speeches of Opposition membara, ho said that the Government had fully and fairly placed their pro posals before th» country m this State ment, and all attempts to show that the policy wm *D u#&uncl one had failed.

He believed that at tha General Ekcfcion the country would show that it had con fidence m that policy. The House w«nt f into Committee of Supply. Progress w&s immediately re ported, and the House rose at 1 45 a.m.

Parliamentary Notes.

(from our own correspondent.) Wellington, July 27. Advices from Auckland ssy that Mr Cadnian is likely to be returned by a sub stantial majority. j The Labour Bills Committee deal with the debatable clauses m the Shops and Shop Assistants Bill to-morrow. The probabilities are that local bodies will be allowed to fix the half-holiday.

The Taranaki Highway man.

Further particulars of the man Wallath are published m the New Plymouth papers. He is nineteen years of age, ex ceptionally big, a carpenter by trade and worked with his father, who lived at Westown. He is a member of the Tara naki Rifles and was one of the repre sentatives at the recent Rifle Association competition al Wellington. A search was made of the room occupied by Robert Wallath at his father's residence. A number of articles of an incriminating nature m respect to other offences were found. The famous sword was also found, and another uniform of a blue color. All the articles were brought back to the police station. Wallath had kept his room locked for the past two years, and never allowed any of the family to enter it. Mr Thompson's wound is a slight one and no ill effects are anticipated. The fact that the highwayman had two loaded revolvers showed that he did not mean to surrender himself easily. There can be no doubt that Thompson had a narrow escape of his life, for nad the bullet been a little more to the left it might hava proved fatal by entering the heart. Thompson did not feel any ill effects at first, m fact did not know that he was wounded until gome time afterwards, when his friends mide him pull up his shirt, and disclose his wound. The prisoner's parents are respectable, his father being a contractor.

FOOTBALL

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. J

Bathurst, July 27. The inclusion of four new men from New Zealand made a manifest improve ment on the scrimmages m yesterday's game. Oliphant and Gray, played an excellent game ; Lambert and Hiroa, too, were prominent among the forward division ; while But]and and Shannon, the two halves, and Bayley the three quarter were the pick of the backs,'the latter making several strong rushes. The local forwards were very tfcrong, but their lack of combination was apparent, and they were badly supported by the backs. Jervis did not appear to be m his usual form, and the absence of his brilliant dashes for a time were conspicuous by their absence ; yet at times hia kicking was all that could be desired. Wellington, July 27. Now that it is evident that a combined Otago-Canterbury match against New Zsaland is not likely to come off ib is pro bable that an effort will be made to send fifteen of the Now Zealand team to Tinvuu to play eighteen of South Canter bury, if it is foun4 practicable to obtain extra leave for the men. Tha Now Zea land iiugby Union are now making in quiries m the matter. It is proposed to ask the New Zealand football team on their return to play fifteen selected from all the unions m the Provinco. (Received July 28, 11 45 a.m.) Sydney, Jtfy 28. Heavy rain is falling and the prospec's of the conquering match, New Zealand v. New South Wales to-n^orrovf, are none of the brightest.

CRICKET.

London, July 26. The Australian cricketers will probably sail for America on September 20. The tour includes matches m Chicago and Philadelphia.. Three e*tra matoh.es, will be played m England Susses beat Surrey by 113 runs, making the sixth defeat inflicted on the ohampion county this season.

AUSTRALIANS v. SURREY.

(Received July 28, 11.10 a.m.)

Lowi/ON, July 27. The cricket match Surrey v Australians began at the Oval to-day. Jar vis, Con ingham, and Giffen are those excluded from the colonial team, and Henderson replaces Sutter m £he oounty, team.' THe Australians batted first and were all dis-. posed of for 162. ISannerman made 22, and Bruce was hot out with 6Q. McLeod and Bruce made a fine stand, bl\t Lyong played very recklessly.

LOSS OF H.M.S. VICTORIA.

THE VERDICT.

London, July 27. The ca*e for the prosecution before the Victoria Court-martial h,a§ closed. (Receded 2[B, XX a,m.) London, July 27- The verdict entered iri the inquiry as to the loss of the warship Victoria at tributes the disaster sn t|relyi to th,e t^rn-. ing signal issued by" Tryon, and acquits the- Hon. - Captain Bourse and the'qttfer survivors o| any bhme.

HOME RULE BILL.

London, July 26. At a meeting of members of the House of Coixunqna interested lr\ Imp,er|al Eede^atio^i,' resolutions ay.prse to 1 ms p^niiii^ the j> opaganda were carried, Mr Gladstone, referring to Mr Chamber lain's opposition to the Irish financial proposals, accused him of habitual gross hyperbole, exceeding even what might be expected from *4 the 'devil's advocate." Mr Chamberiain retorted to the refer ence that the devil had become common m the House. Personally he was not annoyed, because the function of " devil's advocate " was distinctly useful. (ReceiYe,d July 2% "ll' a.m.) Lqnbon, July 2f.

There is increased agitation %.m.ong the Liberal members of the House of Commons against an autumn session of Parliament, and it is believed that Govern ment will abandon the idea.

At a banquet given by the National Union Conservative Association, Colonel Saunderson declared that he was pre pared to maintain m the Houss of Com mons thtit Mr Gladstone was a traitor to British interests.

Sir Jaa. Ferguson and Sir John E. Gorst have joined the recently formed Australian party m the House of Com mons.

MASHONALAND.

(Received July 28, 11 a.m.) Capetown, July 27. The police ecouts sent from Fore Salis bury failed to sight the Matabele warriors. There is, however, great uneasiness and the Victorian Company's officials desire to act with vigor m suppressing the rising, but Sir H., Lc eh urges %o proceed caatiou^ly, Khaiua of era to •& gut the Company* . _^

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. The laranaki Hfglurayinan. New Plymouth, July 28. Robert Wallath, charged with firing at and wounding Harold Thomson, with intent to kill, was brought up at the Police Court thia morning. He was also I charged with presenting a loaded revolver \at Mrs Oother, demanding money. Over twenty-six witnesses will be examined. The Court is crowded, five hundred per sons being present.

SPORTING.

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Chbistchurch, July 28. The following handicaps have been de clared :— First Hunters' Hurdles, 50 bovp«— Gillie, I2sb 81b; Black Hawk, 128fc 7lbj Roger, list 91b; Matariki and Wild Irish man, list 71b; Silvertail, llsfc Sib ; Invader list 31b; St Barbe, Billy, Jaffa, Wildfire, Laurence, Bellbird, list. Maiden Hua»LES,iCK) so vs.—Freeman list 91b; Liberator, aOat 91b; Jack, lOst 31b; Jacob Faithful, 9at 91b; Ben Trovato, Ma lachi, Balquither, Robin, 9at 31b; Matariki. 9 t. Winter Handicap, (flat) of 115 soys.— Young Cheviot, list 12lb; Liberator, list 91b; The Idler, Jlst 81b; Vogengang, Cajolery, Galtee, list 51b ; Retina, Awarua Rose, lOat 131 b ; Dota, lOst 71b, Fk&i King, 10.it 61b; Jacob Faithful, lOst 51b ; Specton, Neuphar, lOst 41b; Melusina, Dunoon, lfct lib; Wayland, Despised, Maria Martin, New Headford, Tahunga, lOat.

THE ASHBBBTON fItJABDIAK: tBIMY, JULY 28, 1893.



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Publio Notices. " NOTICE. ""* THE Ashburton Borough School will ie-open on MONDAY, July 31, at 9.30. a.m. R. S. BEAN, 7 174 Chairman. HAMPSTEAD DISTRICT SCHOOL. fI^HIS School will re-open on MON- X DAY, July 31. W. J. CROOKS, Chairman. Hampstead, July 28, 1893. 7 176 CHURCH OF ENGLAND^ SERVICES will be conducted m the Mount Somers district by the Ret. T. A.. Hamilton, on SUNDAY. July 30. Mount Somers Schoolroom 11. a.m., (Holy Commium). Springburn 3 p.m. 7H75 190 ACRES for Sale. Nice little home -L stead. 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.



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I Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 18937 At 12 o'clock noon. By Order of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of New Zealand at Uhrist church, under the authority of " The Land Transfer Act, 1885." MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell at his Auction Rooms, Ashburton, on the above date,— A FARM OP 3083 ACRES, about four miles from Bankside, being rural fcectiona 28852, 28853. and 28857,' TOGETHER with the Dwelling House and other buildings thereon known as "Newstead," lately m the occupation of Mr N. L. I Buchanan. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, or fco HAGGITT BROS. & BRENT, 7 139 Solicitors, Dunedin.



ASHBURTON AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. npgE, Annual General Meeting of the JL above Association, will be held m the Arcade Chambers, on TUESDAY, August 1, at 3 p.m. Business — Election of Officers; to Receive Balance Sheet, Report, and General, A Meeting ot the Committee will be held prior to the aA>oye at 2.30 p.m. JNO. J. C. QUANE, f §179 Secretary. fW\O Persons desirous of residing near -■- town.—For Sale an improved Farm of 128 acres well situated close to Tin wald. There are a substantially built dwelling house and other buildings erected on the property j very easy, terms of pay ment, interest on unpaid purchase money At the of si* per cent per annum. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TIIOR SALE at a low figure, half an ■*- acre first class land fronting Oxford Street, Hampatead. Easy terms. T, BULLOOK. jQ*y X™ 48, containing 1 rood 3^ r Oo • well situated. fronting the railway, Hinds township, for Bale at the above figure. . T. BULLOCK. £}OO If!ei TOWN SECTION 3&£(3 XUo-1050, i-acre, corner of Walker and Peter streets west. Capital sitefor a cottage; easy terms. 5 ACRES FOR SALE.—An Orohard well stocked with, frujfc trees, great variety I eonyenfcntiy situated at the Comer of Cambridge and Wellington streets, Hampstead. To be Bold as a whole or In two or three, allotments as may be| desired, on exceptionally easy emus. T» BULLOCK,



Clearing 1 Hale. MONDAY, JULY 31, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr Jambs Nee, of Methven, to hold a CLEARING SALE of the whole of his CONTRACTING PLANT at the Hotel Yards, consisting of • 10 DRAUGHT HORSES. 3 Hack and Harness Horses 2 Drays and Frames 1 Double-furrow Ploaeh 1 Three-furrow Plough 1 2 Reapers and Binders 1 Gig and Harness Shaft pnd Leading Harness, Etc. Luncheon provided. No Reserve* Sale at 1 o'clock. t DAVID THOMAS, Auctioneer, EXTRA ENTRIES. 4 Draught Horses. 7 Porkers 1 Stack of Hay 300 Sheep 2 Draught Horses (three and four year old.) Further Entries will be taken up to time of Sale. •■ DAVID THOMAS, 7_lw> Auctioneer^ ARCADE PRODUCE MIRKRT. SATURDAY,"JULY 29,. 1893. T SHALL have for sale at the above -*■ fixture a quantity of Drapery, Bugs, etc. . . Sale at 11.30. DAVID THOMAS, 7 173 Ashburton. MFXll^dlfarrlSon" """ SPECIAL ENTRY. ' SATURDAyTjULY 29. SUITE m Cretonne, Vienna Chairs, 2 Chests Drawers, Brasa Bedstead, Palliascea, Mattresses, Tables, Wash'tuids and Sets, Looking-glass, Carpets. Fenders, Books, Ornaments, Kitchen Utensils, etc, —Also— Piano, nearly new, walnut case, A beautiful instrument, 1 30 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, 7t178 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas ARCADE HORSE MARKET. SATUtfDAY,"jULY 29, 1893. HORSES-1 p.m. ARCADE PRODUCE MARKET. CATTLE, PIGS, POULTRY, ANDa SUNDRIES—II.3O a.m. Further entries solicited. DAVID THOMAS, 7 168 Ashburton. R D. IHOMAS has received in structions from Mr W. H. Paget (who has sold his business) to sell by Public Auction on WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1893, The whole of his BLACKSMITH'S PLA.NT, consisting of 2 PAIRS BELLOWS 2 ANVILS 3 VYCES 1 DRILLING MACHINE 1 TYRE BED TOOLS, TONGS, & SUNDRIES too numoroas to mention. Sale at 1 p.m. Hso Reserve. D. THOMAS, • +165 Auctioneer.



U.S.S. 00. ; W|O 'S'S C° i~ *. <i •\U^, * ■ . IJ TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, wd Sa,t\irday. Ne!|3Qs—Opuesday and Saturday, Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday, Melbourne —Tqegda^r, For mr.fcie-aw- apply to. MItES & GO., LTD. AGENTS, ASHBURTON. ~FOR~SILLE\ATTTOIvni'IGIJRKT At \f\ ACRES odd, Sheep Farm, with *vV DwelliiiK, Sheep Dip and other farm buildings. On account of the owner going north, f 3§ % BULLOCK. TINWALD.-r-For Sale sections num bered 17 and 13 fronting the Main South Road a.nd Railway, capital site for cottage. Apply to T. BULLOCK TIN WALD.—2£ Acres with Dwelling House and other buildings, on account of Mr Uopwood.—Not having sold, tbij^by Auction, lam prepared receive offers for it. Desirable home for an industrious man 1 T, BULLOOK. JOB PRINTINCr~ POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, Programmes, Memorandum Forma, Wedding Cards, Memojria.ca'Cards, In vltatlqr, C^vds, Order Bkcka, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of all kinds. ASIMH KTU\ HUM GO LIMITED, Having s supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute every description of Printing 0$ the shortest notice, {n, the beit btyle, and at reasona.bi« r»twj



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