THE WEATHER.

TEMPBBATURB AND RAINFALL AT CHBRTSBY FOR JUNB.

RAINFALL AT CHBRTSEY FOR THB HALF YEAR.

CABLE SUMMARY.

, ♦ The Chinese have murdered two Swedish missionaries, 80 miles from Hankow* Anthony Wrexel, millionaire, of New York, is dead. He leaves ten millions steeling. The oharge of fraud against Peter Mac laggan, ex-M.F. for Linfithgowshire, has been dismissed. Silver is quoted at 2a 10|d. There are a few speculative buyers of American silver. The negotiations of a syndicate for the purchase of New South Wales Xrwraiy billa nave collapsed. Mr Carlisle, Secretary of the United States Treasury, h%s oeued the purchase of silver for the present. It is reported that the Khedive has asked the Sultan to send troops to replace the British forces in Egypt. Very cold weather has been experienced lately in Sydney, and on Monday night the thermometer registered Sdeg below freezing [ point. : The export of sugar from Queensland for the year ended June 30 was 42,000 tons, an increase of 1000 tons on the previous year's production. "The Crown law officers advise against' pressing the claims of the owners and crew for £2500 from the Dutch Government for the improper seizure of the barque Costa Rica in Java waters. Lord Xosebery, Foreign Secretary, endorses the advice. In consequence of the recenn activity of larrikins, and especially with regard to the murder of Thonaas Pert by the Miller' 3 Point "push," the Government have decided to increase the strength of police force in Sydney and arm its members with revolvers. Two thousand students made a demons' tration outside the Chamber of Deputies, Paris, because the police had killed a student on Sunday, during a riot. The behaviour of the students became so out rageous and menacing that the police Were compelled to charge them, after a severe struggle the rioters were dispersed. Later on, however, the - students returned to the attack, and disarming a small body of police belaboured them with their own ■words. Mr Gladstone has given notice of an amendment bill providing for the gradual extinction of the Koyal Irish Constabulary, and the creation of the ordinary civil police in Ireland. In Committee in the House on the Home Rule Bill an amendment to coE*er on the Viceroy of Ireland the power of veto exercised by colonial Governors was nega tived. Clause Sis still unfinished, therefore the closure will be enforced on clauses 6, 7, and 8 without debate. The Emperor, in his speech at the opening of the Reichstag, appealed to the people to co-ooerate with the Government in passing the Army Bill. It was essential, he insisted, to the safety of the Fathei land that the army should be kept up to the greatest possible strength, and the bill must be passed immediately, with a view to recruiting. They must look to Germany for the security of the peace of Em ope, and he invoked the assistance of providence to that end. It 'is expected that the Reichstag will devote most of the session to the bill.

Fire Brigade.

■ ♦ The usual monthly meeting of the Aah burton Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday evening. A letter was received from the Borough Council for warding copy of Fire Committee's report, requesting the Brigade to appoint two or three of its members to specially attend to the water supply on the occurrence of a fire. After some discussion it *as de cided to inform the Council that as the strength ot the Brigade is already greatly taxed on the occasion of afire, it could uot see its way to take any responsibility in connection with the water supPl?' The annual returns for the United Fire Brigades Association were ordered to be compiled and forwarded. The Captain complimented the members of the Brigade on their prompt and syste matic turn out at the fire on June 24. In his report to the Council he had recom mended a more direct supply of water and the Council had decided to continue the line of pipes from Burnett to Moare street, which -will be of great assistance in case of fire in East street. It was re ported that Mr F. Ferriman had given the sum of one guinea towards the acci dent fund of the Brigade, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Ferriman for his donation. The Brigade also desired to specially thank the members of Mr H. A. Gates' Band, who | by thair voluntary services at the social held last week, in providing music during the whole evening, matenallj as sisted in making the affair the success k was, After settling matters and passing accounts in connection with the late fire | and social the meeting adjourned.

A general meeting of the Ashburton Liberal Association is to be held this even ing in the Templar Hall, at which the chief business will be the selection of a candidate jn the Liberal interest.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

.+ The monahly meeting of the Ashburto* Countj Council was held to day. Present —Mr J.-Gtagg (in the chair), Messrs Hugo Friedknder, J. Brown, Harper, Johnston©, Cameron, and Richards. chairman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows :—Mr McMillan having resigned his seat on the Council, the Returning Officer has taken steps to fill the vacancy and reports the election of Mr James Johnston. The Canterbury College Board of Governors forward copy of Mr liobson's repoit on the ques'ion of permitting a permanent supply of water through reserve 1124. In reply to the Council's offer the Hampstead Town Board states that it does not consider it advisable tc incur any expense on the bridge at Markey's, but will be obliged if the Council would carry out the small repairs to the decking as recommended by the Engineer. The Q«raldine County Council writes, enclos ing copies of resolutions passed with respect to the small birds nuisance, and suggesting that a conference of Chairmen of Oounty Councils be held to consider the present law on this subject, and any other matter of material benefit and interest; also proposing that this con ference be held in Ashburton during the second week in July. The Mount Somers Road Board ask* the Council to contribute a sufficient sum to plant a small portion of the Alford Forest Domain, as the Domain Board has no funds at its dis posal to do the work. The Commissioner of Crown Lands informs the Counoil that ' thirds accruing within the Rtnglteta and Mount Hutt Road Districts are to be paid over to the Council, after fche Land Board has sanctioned the expenditure in the usual way, and requests that proposals for expenditure of the thirds on water supply works be submitted to the Board for consideration. The Minister for Lands notifies that he has sanctioned a contribution of £40 towards a water supply for soveral perpetual leaseholders and village settlers at the Hinds, if the Council will provide the balance of the £77, the Engineer's estimate of the work. The Chairman of the Wakaaui Ro»d Board and Mr Leadiey propose to interview the Council to-day to ascertain what propor tion of cost the Council will bear towards the maintenance of bridges crossing the Wakanui creek. ACCOUNTS. On Mr Brown's motion it was resolved *' That a copy of the accounts be seat to every Road Board in the county. engineer's report. The Engineer's report was read as follows:— A^burton-Rangitata Water Supply.— With the exception of a few days, when race 3 were partially stopped through severe frosts, the service during the last month has beea quite satisfactory. Most of the fords requiring overhaul have been repaired, and the retraining ones will, be finished in a ahorb time. The fencing ot the deep cutting leading out from Limestone Creek has.been completed. This will tend to prevent block age from stones and debris run down the slopes by stock. The enlarging of main from Montalto Road towards Ruapuna is proceeding satisfactorily, fully half of the contract work having been completed. The branch fron T race for R.S. 36177 is finished. The race for Mr Wilson, Mr Lloyd, etc., Winslow, is in hand, and will be completed at an early date. With reference to the race proposed for Mr McGee and others near Winslow township, there is as yet no reply from Government aa to the contribution asked for, but if it ia agreed to, tenders will be called without delay. Tenders are invited for race for Mr Keays, Hinds, and tenders for central race near Hinds township will be called as soon as the outfall through Coldatream property ia agreed to, which matter will be settled as soon as Mr Studholme returns, which ia expected to be in a very short time. Thirds.—Now that this question is to be put on a different footing, it will be necessary for the Council to obtain a return of all the thi/ds payable in the dis trict with which the Council have to deal. Winslow Cemetery.—l have marked off several sites in accordance with arrange ments made with the Chairman of the Cemetery Board. Plantations.—Tenders will be placed before you to-day for ploughing sixty acres near Dromore, and 127 acres of reserve 2589, Mayfield, in accordance with the recommen dations of the Plantation Committee; the latter area, however, includes an additional strip of five chains wide, cost of which the Chairman of the Plantation Board will pro vide. Tenders are also called for fencing thejblocks, and tenders for the remaining blocks at Hinds township and reserve 2560 near Cracroft will be called for next meeting. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—The races for the most part are now in good order, and the supply sufficient. The rangers' obstruction sheets will be placed before you. The blockage from dead sheep in R.S. 26664 is an objectionable feature. With reference to the proposed irrigation channel from Rakaia river at Acton, the accompanying letter from Mr Lamfre will show what further information and levels the petitioners desire, and I await the Council's instructions thereon. I have taken some levels for Mr Strachan's proposed race in reserve 1112, which he will carry out if he can get his neighbours' consent for the outfall. Supply for Rakaia Saleyards.—On taking levels I md there is no proper facility either for a branch race or a loop line, and have marked off a site for a pond service. Auxiliary channel, North Aahburton. — The channel from waste weir is too con tracted, and causes a certain amount of flooding iv adjacent gully. This can be obviated by improving and shortening the channel at a cost of about £3, and I have arranged to have the work done. I have also arranged for planting with willows about 15 chains of the river bank higher up to lessen the encroachment of the river there. The willows will be all obtained from the existing plantation near the inlet of auxiliary channel, Pudding Hill Stream.—This stream haß now encroached almost to the upper edge of the road, in the Mount Hutt Road District, leading to the North Ashburton river bridge, and about 25 chains of the road line ia thus threatened, and also the river bed reeserve below the road. As there is really no river bank there to form a basis for protection, I am of opinion that the most advisable step to take would be the cutting of a channel at the p«int of education reserve, about a quarter of a mile higher up the stream. This channel would be about ten chains in length, and faced with boulders. The cost would be about £50, and I should recommend the coat to be shared equally between the Council and the Mount Hutt Road Board. As the road is in imminent danger, I Should say that no time should be lost in moving in the matter. Proposed alteration of F race from Thomp son's Track to near West Coast R.oad.— Having inspected the route along with the owner, J see no objection whatever to his being allowed to alter the location of race. It would be on the whole more beneficial, and clear of a long line of gorse. Propoaed district for Wakanui Creek,—, beg to submit plan showing the proposed boundaries of this district.

«' One who loves order" writes from Wakanui complaining in very bitter and rather strong language of certain larrik'iiß who patronised the Good Templar concert on Iriday last. These larrikins, he says, made such a disturbance during the whole evening that it was impossible to hear any^ thing said or sung by the performers. He K 6eson to say that at festive meetings in the district therfc ape about half a doaen fellows "who make a practice of attending these meetings, and after putting as muoh away inside as possible, fill their pockets with all the nuts and lollies on the tables, and then, during the concert, howl like a lot of under fed curs. Why, common |pigs would have better manners, for if you give a pig allrt can eat it will oblige you by remaining quiet but not so these contemptible cads." J-he writer suggest? the presence of g constable at the meetings as'an'antidote to the bad behavior of thj8 upu9b,"

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE. London, July 5. The total quantity of wheat ani flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3.600.000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,692,000 quarters A cargo of Australian wheat sold at 29a 3d. At the wool shies competition is good, prices are firm, and remain unchanged. New South Wales, Queensland, and Victorian stocks have fallen one per cent. Debentures are quoted as follows—Aus tralian and New Zealand Mortgage Co., £95 ; .New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., £85 ; New Zealand Trusfc and Loan Co., £25; National Bank of New Zealand shares, £1 ss. The Bradford debenture holders, who represent a quarter of a million in Goldabroagh, Mort, and Cos. estate, held a meeting to demand better terms under the reconstruction scheme, and a commit tee was appointed to watch the progress lof events. mm _^ mm^mmmmmmmmmmmm

Before Messrs W. G. Reea and A. Harri son, J P's., this morning, Frank Gribbe», who had been before the Court on several previous occasions, was committed to gaol for three months on a charge of vagrancy.

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Entertainments /\DDFE LLO WS' HAL L. MRS LONGSHORE POTTS, M.D. (Graduate of the Woman's Medictl College, Philadelphia), will lecture on HEALTH & DISEASE, To Women only as follows:— MONDAY July 10, and 11, 13,14, at 2,30 p.m. —FIRST LECTURE FREE.— Illustrated with Coloured Stereopticon Views, including many of Art and Scenery. Two hundred views each lecture. FRIDAY, Ju£7~U, at 8 o'clock, Famous lecture on HEARTS & HOMES, Or, " Is Marriage a Failure 1" TO BOTH SEXES. " Moral, instructive, and very amusing," —" London Truth." 7 33 Admission Is. / \DDFELLQWS' TTALL J CHARLES HARRISON, M.D., THE FAMOUS TRAVELLER AND SPECIALIST, Graduate of two leading Universities of the United States, WILL LECTURE TO MEN ONLY, as follows : MONDAY NIGHT, JULY 10, at 8 o'clock. Admission Fkbe. TUESDAY NIGHT, JULY 11, at 8 o'clock. Admission Is. When Dr J. C. Harrison lectured last night the theatre was crowded in all part*, and a great number of people had to return to their homes. . . . The lecture was illustrated by a vast number of beautiful stereopticon views. . . . He is a clear, fluent and forcible speaker. . . . The address was plain, straightforward, and humorous. Delicate subjects were not indelicately treated, and the whole tone of the lecture was wholesome and manly.—"DailyTimes," Dunedin, May 23. . Both lectures illustrated with magnifi cent stereoptican views in colors, covering 1000 equare feet of canvas ; 200 views at each lecture. Positively the most benuti» ful views in the world. 7 31 THE GKEAT AMERICAN SALESMAN WILL OPEN AT ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON SATUEDAY, JULY 8. ATHO'ROUGH night's amusement free of charge. Come and see our ' young ladies running the planks. Oan't be beaten. Look at their pretty costumes. Commencing at 7.30. J. MANVILLE, 7 39 Advance Agent.  — ? „_ LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, T.0.0.F., M.U. THE above Lodge will celebrate its Twentieth Anniversary by a TEA AND 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. MINtfIS, 6t175 Secretary. "EIOR SALE, CHEAP—Allenton House. -i- containing eight rooms and Scullery, with Verandah on two sides, Stable. Buggy Shed, etc., surrouaded with plan tations, together with five acres land, well situated at the corner of Racecourse and Belt Roads.—T. BULLOCK. Spectacles! Spectacles 1 "rTAVE Your Sight Tested, and nee only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES S.IILEH, JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for X- LAZARUS & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF 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 by 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. Sr BALEK. OGULIST-OPTICIAHS AGENT. 6 115



-: Crossbred Wheats. :- t MESSRS JAMES CARTER & CO , °f London, in 18S2 commenced a oourse of experiment* in the oross-fertUia*£ \ r tion of WHEATS of various kinds. It is well known that almost avj variation of quality, character, form and colour, «■ bf developed in Flowws and Vegetables by cross breeding, aud fixed permanently by selection. Also in the shape of Turnips m| Carrots and other roots, including in the case of Wheat, square or point* 1 ears, large or small grain, loug or short straw, or almost aaj i special quality that may be desired. With well selected parents cross breeding imparts increased vigor in plants as well as in animaj", and Wheat, being a self-fertilizing plant which is bred in-and-in year after year for generations, as is the owe with moat of oar Wham c Crossing should have the effect of producing more vigorous and productive varieties. This seems to have been confirmed by Umok .', Carter's experiments, who, after several years careful selections of the strains produced by erocsing were successful in fixing Cfe% characteristics of not less than 11 varieties of new Wheats, which they distributed in 1189 at necessarily fancy prices. The Farmers of this district may be congratulated on the fact that they can now obtain some of the beat of these varieties from til undersigned. A full selection of the eleven sorts were obtained in IMO by them and given to MR T. SBALY, of Rirerbank, % experiment with. The following year another district was chosen, and after very careful observation, discarded sLt out of the eiovjß as unprofitable. They then last year distributed the remaining five selection* among farmers in different parts of this County, am) . were rewarded by excellent yields, this in the face of the very trying season they had to contend with. As may be supposed, tft* \ varieties differ greatly in length and colour of straw, shape of ears, colour and size of grain, period of ripening, etc. For instaawe.sr* Selection F is the earliest ripening Wheat in cultivation, and should provo a great acquisition in the distiict towards the Hills, ami % ./. the South, where an early wheat is indispensable. Another variety, SiMone* G, produces straw of a short, stout description, watt cannot be laid by rain or wind. This should be invaluable fer sowing on moist land, which in the ordinary varieties of Wheat pwilsA long straw, likelj to be damaged by wiad and raia. Other sorti, as SauoneH I, is practically unassailable by Birds, ao that ahepi these sorts come largely into cultivation our feathered tribes will not be able to levy their usual toll on the farmers' crops. Some wttsW has said there can be no best Wheat for all districts, bat only for particular situations, soils, and olimates, which tht various MTW W „ Wheat are naturally adapted to. We would recommend our friends to obtain a sufideat quantity of seed of these Hybrid Wheats, iW . teat the capabilities of them on their own land. This would undoubtedly lead to fu-roaehing results by bringing into general cattivatfcfc varietiea of Wheat suited to the various soils of the district, of high quality, hardy, and robust In constitution, and • proliflo oharaote* The following will describe the five varieties we have to offer :— ? SELECTION I-A bearded wheat, prolific. It seems of the variety to tow late and harvest aarlyi Straw, Britain tafia, wit / —"——————"-— nea ded. Valuable for late Spring sowing. SELECTION R—An early ripeoing Wheat, even when sown late. Straw, medium length j very long headed j a valuable Wheat —"——"" -— """" The chaff ia furnished with atiff »wna which aeeni to keep Off bird* and protect it also front wind. Bird «ml Wind-proof Wheat. SELECTION Q—Straw, short and strong, not likely to be laid by wind or rate; heavy-headed and very prolific Should prove —————— inv^aoie oa tanas which produce in the ordinary aorta etraw ao long aa to be damaged by bad weather. Tote is the " Tom Thumb " of the wheat family. SELECTION P.—Straw, medium length, strong, half-drooping baWt; rery well headed % rery productive, and likely to prere* . valuable Wheat for general purposes, SELECTIONS.—Straw, very long, strong, and white j ear a fair length, thick set % a very productive Whoa*. For Further Particsitj«aks, Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS.



Prepare for a Rainy JL>ay. aAVING PURCHASED a choioe lot of Manufacturer's Samples of Waterproof Coats, very much below the regular prices, we have deoided to give our Customers the benefit of our . BARGAINS. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, uaual price 38s, reduced to 25a. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 455, reduced to 32s 6d Man's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 60s reduced to 455. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 65a, reduoed to 48s. Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 70j reduoed to 52s 61 Men's Tweed Waterproof Overcoats, sewn throughout, usual price 80s, reduced to 655. OBSERVE. 13?" We are now making MRN'S SUITS to measure, in our well-known style PIT and WORKMANSHIP, from 15s to 20s LESS thin Christchurch advertised prices for same Quality. Largest Stock of Tailoring Goods in the District to select f torn. GENTS 11?OOT3 and SHOES of the Best Quality. HArS, SHIRTS, TIES, and every description of seasonable MERCERY, etc., at | LOWEST PRICES. craigheadlTberryian, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OTJTFITTEBS, ASHBURTON. Market House. LAMPST (:>~LAMPS. ALL NEW AND FASHIONABLE. TTCTST received Lamp Fittings, and Lamp.wicks. We invite intending'purehasen eJ to give ua a call. HONEY."" HONEY. This Season's extracted and Virgin Honey retailed in any quantity to suit pur* chasers. N.B.—All goods sold at the bottom legitimate prices, and delivered to all parts of the Town and Suburbs and Railway Station. Oountry orders 'specially attended to. Town Customers waited upon if requested. STEPHRNB" BROS, TIT E H A V E JUST LANDED, EX "F ANG ITI R 6 Bales PAPERHANGINGS, choice Patterns. 40 Kega Champion's Genuine WHITE LEAD. 23 Oases Mander's VARNISHES, GOLDSIZE, WOOD STAINS, BNAMEL PAINTS, BRONZES, GOLD LEAF, LIQUID PAINTS, GLASS PAPER, PUMIOE STONE, GLAZIER'S DIAMONDS, KNIVES and SCISSORS. Also, ex "Tongariro, ' 's.' ;~ , 132~Cases SHEET GLASS. , , 2 Oases Rolled PLATE GLASS. / „ % Oases Diamond Rolled PLATE. ■' . ' t ,','■ *i Oases Enamel Figured - 2 Bales SORIM. .": . ■' ; . 200,000 TAOKS, TAPES, «tc., etc W. .H Collifls^ &o Oos MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. AUK'Nrrs FfHl/^y*l Insnr*llo* Company. AGENTS FO«| GreyYldle7oo(|looilll)|inyi THE HALL, EAST STREET. Barrett Bros, and Bairstow, DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, AND HOUSE FURNISHERS. TTTE 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 IOJd per yard. FLANNELS FLANNELETTES A splendid range, from 4d to 10d per yd FLANNELETTES SHIRTINGS The noted le»ther Shirtings, 6£d to IOM. SHIRTINGS DRESSES. A choice Assortment, 4s 6d to 27s 6d. DRESSES CRETONNES 4*d, Art Muslins 4£d, Turkey Chintz 6d per yd. SHEETINGS, Quilts, Bed Ticking, Towelings, &c, &c. CLOTHING Men's Suits from 255. CLOTHING CLOTHING Men's Overcoats 275, Boys' 10s 6d CLOTHING A splendid assortment of Shirts and Underclothing. ASE NOTE THAT WOOLS AND COTTONS ARE REDUCED?!* PRICE. THE STOCK OPEN FOR.INSPECTION. NO ONE ASKED TO BUY. NOTE THE ADDRESS— Old •Town Hall, East Street.



THt6 MsiW Zh^ AND OOMPANY'S UNB. I" REDUOED FARES FROM LON DON TO NEW ZEALAND. i A RRANGEMENTS can be mad* JL 3L with the A«rent-Qener<»l in London to procure pas^Ageu by the above line at the following greatly reduoed rates:— Second Saloon £28 0s Intermediate £18 18s Third Class ... £13; On Fcr further particulars apply at offieai ' MILES * (X)., Lotted, - A.shbnrton *nd Rakala. MONKf. ■ ' n*y I IK and £400, two special sums. dbi *V to lend, on good freehoM i security. • T. BULLOCK. THE GENERAL E LEG HON. REGISTER!" REGISTER!! CTORMS of CLAIM to VOTE can be obtained at the office of the MAn and Gcakdian. Fruit Trees. RAVING DECIDED to give op NURSERY GARDENING, and attend entirely to my business of PRO DUCE DEALING, I offer my large stock of Apple and other Trees at LOW PRICES. They are all of the best sort* obtainable, and having grafted them myeelf 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. 62* Peter Street, containing J acre. T. BULLOCK. "OEOPLE about to marry and furnlsH XT their houses, are invited to oall oi: Plckfora A UndrlH, ASHBUBTON *H FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANORED STREET, Next Ballding Sodety. -NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Kimu, Bedroosi Suites in Rhnu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, ghosts Drawers, Washstands,^ Spring English and Colonial Peram* bulatora, Horse Hair, Kapoo and Flock Mattresses, Ducheme and Fauoy TaUei, Floor Cloths and linoleums,. Carpets, ..Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Reetnfled, and ~ Repolished on the Premisei. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Ballding Sodety. THE LONGBEAOH DESTROYER The only guaranteed effectual meanfl of coping with the SMALL BIRDS PE3T. I>HE Longbeach Estate ha been for the last two yp&ra 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 simihr property ifl New Zealand. Testimonials from all parts of New Zea landvid Australia. , Supplies may be obtained from voirnvnTn mwrT Jc nCiUJSirvIU JrviWikLiL^ . Care of John Grlgg. Sao., 6*153 Longbiek Llewellyn Owes* PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE "CHAMBERS. (Dances iw< attended.) ill