QUESTIONS. In reply to a question it was stated that no recommendations had been made by Government to the Governor on the subject of further appointments to the legislative Council; that Government would consider the ad visableness of bringing m an amend ment to the Workmen's Wages Act to provide for compulsory payment of shearers once a week; that it was not intended to appoint a royal commis sion to enquire into the working of the Patent Act and Patent Office; that new postal regulations would be issued to allow a young married woman to retain possession of her savings, earned before her marriage; that Government intended to provide cool storage for dairy produce at the princi pal ports of the colony; that Govern toent had no intention of introducing a Revaluation Bill; that Government did did not intend to ask the House to vote a sum of money to assist the various local bodies to deal with the unemployed difficulty. WET SHEEP. , • Mr Kelly (Invercargill) moved the adjournment of the House, and referred to the harsh regulations at present m force m Orari station woolshed respect ing shearing wet sheep. The subject was discussed at some length, it being suggested that an amendment should be made m the Workmen's Wages Act to prevent men's wages being withheld if they refused to shear wet sheep. Captain Russell doubted the state ment that the owners of the property would deliberately compel men to shear sheep which were m a wet condition. After full ventilation of the griev ance, the motion for the adjournment of the House was lost. MIDLAND RAILWAY. A select committee was set up to consider correspondence with reference to the Midland Railway. COUNCIL AMENDMENTS. The amendments made by the Legis lative Councii m the Auctioneers Act Amendment Bill and Taonui Branch Railway Bill were agreed to. The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed at 7.30. ' LANDS FOB SETTLEMENT BILL. Mr Stevens resumed the debate on the Lands for Settlement Bill. He hoped the Minister would agree to in crease the area of first class land to be held to two thousand acres instead of one thousand acres, and that the Bill would be made to apply more parti cularly to large estates near large centres of population, so that the population might be relieved. He generally approved of the Bill. Sir Robert Stout congratulated the Minister on having improved the Bill since last session. He was m favor of the principle of the Bill, but pointed out that it practically abolished free hold m the colony. Although he was not altogether against that, it might be asked whether there was any need for this, as many of the large estates would probably be offered for sale without it. He entirely objected to the constitution of the board under this Bill, and urged that Government ser vants should not be on the Board, as they would be under the power of the Minister. The only fair thing to do was to establish a proper land court which would have power to take land and fix a price for it. The Bill, m his opinion, was to give large holdings to large farmers, and was not m the interests of poor people at all, and this differed from Mr Ballance's Bill of 1887. I£ they wanted to give land to the landless they should see that small areas were pro vided for under the Bill. The Bill requires the utmost caution, as it would change the whole land sjstem of the colony, He thought the £200,000 proposed to be spent under it was quite unwarranted, and that the £50,000 m the last year's bill was sufficient for the purpose required. Mr Lang failed to ace the necessity for the Bill, and said if Government had shown more readiness m settling the native lands such a measure as this would not be required for many years to come, Mr McGowan could not understand Sir Robert Stout saying he approved th the principle of the Bill, and yet Tat it struck at the root of freehold, r here was no denying that during the .ecess there was a general cry for land *or the people, and this Bill would meet that. Mr llatman supported the Bill, and trusted it would pass, as it would be for the good of the country. Mr O'Regan, while giving the Minister for Land credit for the best motives m introducing this Bill, said he was under the painful duty of hav ing to oppose it on the ground that it was contrary to the best interests of the people, and would perpetuate the the evils of landlordism and monopoly which he could not condemn too strongly. The Bill would increase instead of decrease land monopolists, and would also open up an avenue to jobbery and corruption. In opposing this Bill he knew he was going against the popular will, but under no circumstances could he desert his principles. Mr Collins strongly supported the bill, holding it was the duty of Govern ment to find land for the settlement of our young people, and for the com fort and happiness of family life. Mr Button said the principle of the Bill appeared to be good, but it re quired huge safeguards, so that it should not be made the instrument of corruption and oppression. Mr Buick held there was no doubt at all as to the right of the State to acquire land for settlement. That was a principle that long ago had been con ceded, and where it had been shown that large estates were a barrier to settlement it was the duty of the State to remove that barrier by the introduc tion of a Bill of this kind. The Bill ■was a very good one, and its value was testified to by the absence of any organised opposition to it. Mr Russell (Riccarton) supported the Bill, which he regarded as a first step towards undoing much of the evils of past legislation, and he ventured to say it was this Bill which secured for Government the sweeping majority they obtained at last election. He strongly objected, however, to the lease m perpetuity, and should divide the House oa that proposal, and would plain* the support of all those members frfro bad been returned m Radical*.

Mr Earnshaw opposed the Bill, Itold ing that the Crown should not resume j lands without retaining control of them. Mr Bucbanan,inreferringfco Cheviot ! said that the purchase was not all that had been claimed for it. Mr Thompson opposed the Bill on the ground that the time was not opportune for legislation of this kind, Mr Morrison supported the Bill as containing a good sound principle. ! It was pointed out that at least a dozen more members wished to speak on the Bill. In reply to Hono Heke, Mr McKenzie said there was no in tention whatever to apply the Bill to native lands. It only applied to Euro pean lands m centres where the land required settlement. Mr G. J. s?mith and Mr C. Hall supported the Bill. Mr Graham moved to adjourn the debate to next sitting day. The Hon John McKenzie m refer ring to the question that cropped up 'earlier m the evening, that a number of members who gave a general sup port to the Government seemed to be supporting this Bill out of personal Mr Millar accordingly moved the adjournment of the debate. The Minister of Lands objected to this as it would jeopardise the passage of the Bill. Several members urged that another day should be devoted to a measure of such great importance. ! The motion for the adjournment was lost by 27 to 25. Mr Tanner, m resuming the debate, said that this Bill had carried the constituencies m Canterbury for the ! Government at the last election. Mr Carnell said that the Bill was the beginning of a new and better condition of things for the colony. Mr Harris and Mr Maslin supported the Bill. feelingfortheMinisterof Lands, said Mi- Millar's motion for the adjournment of the debate was supported by every member of the Opposition, and by the opponents of the Bill, and if it had been carried he would have left the Ministerial benches. If his party could not support him the sooner he left the benches the better. He was not there as a time servant, and his health was affected by these late sittings. If members could not sup port the Bill on its merits they should not support it at all. They were not obliging him by supporting the Bill. He pointed out that it had been arranged by the whips to carry on till two a.m., but those members of the party he referred to would not consent to this. Mr G. J. Smith disclaimed any in tention to kill the Bill, and pointed out that the large proportion of those who voted for the adjournment were supporters of the measure. Captain Russell (Hawke's Bay), strongly proteHted against the attitude J taken up by the Minister of Lands over the question. If a gentleman was to dictate the hour at which they must adjourn, and then threaten to leave the benches becauses he was thwarted, it was reducing party Government to a farce. Members of the House were scolded and driven like children. In former times a certain amount of courtesey was observed m the House and the Opposition was taken into consideration when an adjournment was arranged, but it seemed now that Ministers and whips were to say when the House was to rise, and now they were told that a gag was to be put m the mouths of those who wished to support the Bill. Mr Seddon said Government had no other intention than to ask for » fair and reasonable debate on the measure, which contained a great principle : but m order to get through with the work a sacrifice must be made;, especially at the end of the week. He strongly supported the motion of his colleague, Baying the Bill was an important policy measure, and they would know how to treat Opposition to it. The Hon. Mr McKenzie, replying, said the position of a Minister of the Crown was not an enviable one, and he desired to push on the Bill m order to save it from its enemies. If he was not backed up by the supporters of the Government the sooner he left the benches the better. He would not care if he left the benches to-morrow morning. He wished to God he could leave them with honor. It would be to his own personal interests m every shape to do so. He wished the Government party distinctly to under stand it was no favor for him to sit on these, benches, and if they thought they supported the Bill as a personal favor to himsef they made a great mistake. Sir Eobert Stout and others were really giving the Upper House a lead to throw out the Bill,and some members who professed to support the Bill were deadly opposed to it, but were afraid to speak their minds. (Cries of " name, name.") Mr McKenzie—" Well, I name the Hon member for Wellington, Stout." The Speaker said Mr MuKenzie'should not attack another Hon member m his absence. In conclusion, the Minister for Lands again stated he was quite willing to leave the benches. The House rose at 2.30 a.m.

FOOTBALL.

The following will represent Rakaia Firat fifteen m their match against Ash burton Second »t Ashburton on Arbor Day :—Bruce, Laraman, Harvey, McNair, F. Street, Blackburn, W. Shannon, J. Bellly, M. Reiily, Walker, A, Street, A. Santy, McLaren, R. Withell, Miller. X Street, captain of Rakaia Firat, had the misfortune to wrench his knee severely aome time ago, and ia therefore not likely to be able to play on Wednesday. In their match against Hororata on July 14 Rakaia won easily by twenty-five points to nil. Last Saturday tha Newtown Club met a mixed team of First and Seconds at Rakaia, and were defeated by thirty-two points to nil. OtCSaturday, August 4, Southbridge meet Rikaia First at Rakaia. Rakaia Second v. Colonials at Ash burton. Arbor Day. The following will represent Rnkaia:—Hood, J. Shannon, Davison, H. Laraman, Dixon, W. Har vey, Douglas, J. Coffey, M, Withell, Herrold, Shellock, Petrie, E. Santy, Dun- Btan, Smith.

SPORTING.

The following is the result of the Prince of Wales Handicap at) the Leicester Meeting :—Profit 1; Lady Halle 2 ; Prin ces® Helena 3.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, Joly 27 The anti-Anarchist Bill passed the Chamber of Deputies by a majority of a hundred and five. Meunier has been sentenced to imprisonment for life for the outrage at the Cafe Very.

NEW SOUTH WALES ELECTIONS

[ London, July 26 The Cobden Club has cabled con gratulating Sir H, Parkes and Mr Wise on the victory of the freetraders m the New South Wales elections.

The Trouble in Corea.

London, .July 27. A telegram from shanghai states that war is actually declared between China and Japan. Several Chinese warships have met with mishaps. In formation, is meagre owing to com munication with Oorea being inter rupted. The Press unanimously expects a peaceful solution of the Corean quarrel. The great Powers are exchanging notes on the subject. Lloyd's have received a telegram confirming the declaration of war. Hong Kong, July 27 It is reported that the Japanese troops have captured the King of Corea. The Chinese Government are making large purchases of war materials m America. It is rumored that m the naval battle with Japan the Chinese suffered disaster. I

LABOR.

London, July 27. A conference of textile workers at Manchester, representing 200,000 operatives, approved of a legal eight hours' limit. Professor Bryce, m reply to a pues tion, said the Government declined to intervene m the Scotch strike. Melbourne. July 28. The Trades Council decided not to support any candidate for municipal honors who doe 3 not favor a clause being inserted m municipal contracts fixing a minimum wage to be paid by the contractor as follows :—Unskilled labor 6d to 8d per hour ; skilled labor, union rates.

The Bank of New Zealand

London, July 26. Three millions of Bank of New Zea land stock were subscribed by the public m small sums.

ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN

Hobart, July 27. Another attempt was made to wreck the Launceston mail train by piling stones on the rails. The cowcatcher, however, swept them aside.

THE TAXATION BILL

London, July 26 The House of Lords has passed the second reading of the Taxation Bill. Lord Dunraven declared that the Chancellor's concession to the colonies jn the matter of the death dues was little better than ?■ contemptible sub; terfuge. It was unwise to, prevent rich colonial absentees settling m Britain. Lord Herschel denied that any injustice would be inflicted on tbe colonies.

The Loan and Mercantile

(Received July 28, 10 30 a.m.) London, July 27. The liquidators of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company have applied to the Court for an order, compelling; the new Company to pay the costs involved m the proceedings against the members of the old Board tol recover the amount of dividends paid out of capital. Justice Williams adjourned the application until Wed nesday, m order to enable the new directors to reconsider their position.

NECKER ISLAND.

(Received July 28, 11.16 a.m.) Mbibouene, July 28. Mr Reid, Minister for Defence, states that during the voyage from Vancouver to Honolulu he had for fellow passenger an ex-naval officer of the Imperial Service -who had been commissioned by Mr Sandford Fleming to seize Necker Island, north 6f Hawaii as a landing station for the Pacific •able- Mr Reid persuaded him to abandon the intention as the island had belonged to Hawaii since 1855, and he was aware that negotiations were passing between the Imperial and Hawaiian Governments for the pur chase of the island. On reaching Honolulu Mr Reid interviewed the local Government, and strongly ad vised the Ministers to deal liberally with the British Government over Necker Island. He pointed out the great advantages Hawaii would de rive from having a telegraph station so close to its doors. Mr Reid adds that everything connected with the inter view wa3 open and aboveboard.

TASMANIAN TAXATION PRO POSALS

Hobart, July 28. The Legislative Assembly declined to agree to the Council's amendment to reduce the Income Tax from Is to lOd. The Government stamp duty proposals include a penny stamp on tickets of admission to all places of amusement.

Shipping Casualties

New Plymouth, July 28 A. board, painted green, with the name "Isabella"cut into the wood, and part of the letter iC A " was picked up on Sun day last on the beach at tbe mouth of the Waiongona river. The board was j 1 evidently parb of the schooner Isabella i Anderson, which left Kaips.ra on July 14 for Dunedin, The " Herald " has handed i the board over to the Customs. The Croydon Lass, on leaving Waifcara river yesterday, grounded on the north bank, where she now lies. There was a heavy sea running at the time. It is expected she will be floated all right with this afternoon's tide. MrPenwarden, of Moakura, has brought to the " Herald " office two boards picked up by him on the beach, amongst a lot of wreckage. On one board is the word "Dunedin" m yellow letters on a black ground, and one other board "ier," which is part of word "Napier." The boards have been handed to the Customs ( ; Department,

Huddart's Steamers.

Lomdon, July 26. The Victorian delegates to the Canadian Conference asked Mr Hud dart if his steamers would call at Melbourne. He replied that the subsidy suggested by Victoria would scarcely pay for the coal consumed m going thither. In the event of New South Wales assenting, the steamers will call at New Zealand if a subsidy of £15,000 is guaranteed. Mr Huddart states his Company will begin operations immediately. It would be useless to attempt to move the Imperial Government m the matter until Lord Jersey's report, which he is expected to give m two months, is received. Mr Huddart, however, is convinced that the subsidy will certainly be siren. July 27, Mr Lee Smith, the New Zealand delegate, thinks that New Zealand might give Mr Huddart £1500 additional upon sentimental grounds, if the other parties contribute equally. Mr foster, of Canada, considers the benefits derivable from the eventual rivalry and the quickening of the Suez route a strong argument m Mr Huddart's favour. ,

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander Bros- report upop the live stock market for the week ending July 27 as follows :—- At the Tinwald Yards on Tuesday last the total entries were 2534 sheep, 22 head of cattle, and 21 piga, and though the attendance was small, business throughout was fairly brisk, late rates being fully maintained. In the fat pens there was a medium supply of both crossbreds and merinos, and a slight advance on last week's prices was noticeable. Store sheep sold at about last week's rates: Our entry for the day consisted of 894 sheep, 5 head of cattle, and 10 pigs, and the following lines were disposed of ■:—46 crossbred ewes at Bs, 30 merino wethers at 6s, 39 merino ewea at 6a 9d, 46 two-tooth halfbreds at 12s, 142 hoggets at 9a 9d, 14 cull merinos at Is 3d, 43 cull merinos at 23, 97 aged crossbred ewes m lamb at 7s 4d, 300 merino ewes m lamb at 4s 9d. In cattle several good fat cows were yarded and fully maintained last week's prices. We sold 1 fat cow at £8 10s, lat £7, springers each £5 and £5 103, heifers at £2 12s. Figs were not much m demand. We sold 3 baconera at 36*, and 7 small pigs at 7s 6d. During the week we' placed, several lines of forward sheep for finishing off, also some crossbred lambs at full market rates,.. ■ . * ''..'! The Hinds monthly sale on Monday last was a regular fiasco, several auctioneers and their yardsmen attending, and the total, entry for the day was 1 pig, which was disposed of. We think the directors would corfer a favor on all concerned if these yards were closed for -the next three months, instead of advertising that sales will be held, as the last three sales held there hardly amount to a decent commission for one auctioneer.

THE ASHBURTOS GUARPIAfI : SATURDAY JULY 28, 1894



■jyrOISKY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Rate?. H. 0, ORBELL, 7 103 Solicitor, Ashbnrton. \ KALTH TEA is more economica . i!. than ordinary tea. It undergoe a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Hbhby Zaxder, Autho rised Agent. Encourage fteaolne Local Industry. f N order to keep oar large staff of -*• tailors full} employed during the winter, ire are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Cuatomers . Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds—-Good*. .'Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN*S SUITS Io&iIBASUKE FROM £2 15? to £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoaca made to measure. Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CKAIGHEAD & BEERYMAN, THE LE DING TAILOR 3 AND OUT FITTERS, A S H B DBfOI' Sporting. ; TINWAXD HARRIERS, ~~ SPORTS MEETING TO BE HELD AT The Kennelp, Tinwaid, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15. (To be run under the Rules of Racing.) PROGRAMME. (Approved by the 0.J.0.) 1 — Light Weight Hunters Steeplechase.—For trophy value 5 soys., with a sweepstake of 1 soy. added. For qualified hunters. No weight under list 71bs. About four miles. 2.—Welter Hunters Steeple chase.—For trophy value 5 soys, with a sweepstake of 1 soy. adied. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14st. About three miles. 3.—Ladies' Bracelet. Of value of 5 soys. For horses, the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Ashburton District that have never started m any advertised race. Entrance 2s 6d, to go to second horse. No weight under 12st. Four furlongs. 4.—Farmers' Hack Hurdles.— Of the value of 5 soys, with a sweep stake of 5s added. For horses the bona fide property of a farmer m the Ashburton District that have never started' m advertised race. One mile, over four flights of hurdles. No weight under 12st. s.—Farmers' Open Handicap.— Of the value of 10 sbvs.,\ with a sweepstake of ,10s, to go to the second horse. For horses the bona fide property of a farmer resident m the Ashburton District. ; About one and a quarter mile on 'the flat. . 6.—Open Welter Handi cap.—Of 3 'soys, with sweepstake of 5s added. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Six furlong* (flat)! Post entries. Handicappkb.— Mr A. J. Kbily. Entries can be made with Mb. F. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on or before Monday, August 13, Entries finally close with Mb A. 3. Kelly, Central Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 13. Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refuse any entry. 7 UG G. A. M. BUCKLEY. TOWN Section 60, J Acre Kermode Street, offer* for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. T. BULLOCK,



PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PHOTO GRAPHY. I DOZEN CABINETS, highly finished, ■*• for 10s 6d ; Carte de Visite, 7a 6d per dozen at LAWRENCE'S STUDIO, opposite Railway Station. Photographers by special appointment to His Excellency the Governor. Portraits of every description taken from Card to Life Size. Piotures by the Instantaneous Method are equally as good taken m dull weather as m the brightest sunshine. 7 100 TO LEI— Commodious prerau.es, Ea«t Street, recently occupied by Mr Walker as Cycle Works. T. BULLOCK, THE PREMIER TEA or the wonts. Btchest and loveliest flaTOur. Mom economical than any other Mn3. Becommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen* the con stitution. It'a numerons competitors are falling away like magic. ■ I A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2a 6d and 2s per lb Ask yoar Grocer fcr 1 1 HENRY ZANBEI<[ Wholesale Agent. AHb W)N^\7ITo"uSE HOLD BRS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Anh burtonj Agent for the county, who will supply Customers m largo or saaall quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing w.th a flame, does not sparkle, and .eaves a white ash. - It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. "OUBLIC Notice ia hereby given that I all Outstanding Rates on August 1 next will be SUED FOR without further notice. By Order, J.DAVISON, Clerk. Aehburton, July 10, 1894. 7 57 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD DISTRICT. TDUBLIU NOTICE ia hereby given ..L that all Gorse NOT Cleared off the Rouds before August 1 will be done by the Board, and owners and occupiers of the adjacent sections SUED for the recovery of Cost. By Order. J. DAVISON, Clerk. Ashburton, July 10, 1894, 7 58 ASHBURTON PRESBYTEKIAN MANSE DEBT EXTINCTION. A LARGE Quantity of Excellent FRUIT TRExS. Ac, fcr sale for above object at Bullock's 'ArcftHe on SATURDAY, Augusts at 12o'clock. 7§157



Btrvoli;ti"3, RcTOlutlon. Use Black Ball Coal. mHE CLEANEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST GOAL m the Market. BEATS ALL OTHERS BY A SAVING OF S3 PER CENT. Is Equal to Westport for Heat, but does not consume so quicily. ONCE USED, ALWAYS USED. W. H. COLLINS & CO SOLE AGENT, BLACK BALL COAL COMPANY, LtHTTtv. Royal Insonuice Company Grey Valley Goal Company Aflirrcv<3 vnn ' Springfield Pottery Company AUJLJN lb I- UK Corben and Co 8 p amhnj^ A {tokened Mantelpiece McKenues Fornitare Renovator b. Anderson, BOOT WAREHOUSE, EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rpHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock m the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKIS IN STOCK; Our COLONIAL GOODS arc made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICiSS. Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanship GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. AISTDEfKSCXNV BOOT MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repairs Donjs Same Day as Brought



LOOK! LOOK! JOHNORR&CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OP GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEsJT we say we are selling Cheaper than any House m Ashburton, one glance at the following i prices will convince everyone that we j MEAN WPTAT WE SAY:— I Rollitt's Supreme Boiler Flour —251bs 2s, 501bs 3s 10|d, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2|d perlb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Kice, 2^d per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neave's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Sap-o, Tapioca, and Split Peas, If per lb Sheep Tongues, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7£d, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles"sid per lb, 121bs 5s 3d J ; White Pepper Is 2d per lb,! 121bs 12s Caustic Lye for soap making lOd a tin, 12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powder, large tins IOJd, 12 tins 10s 3d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb. 121bsl2s5d Corn Flour, Brown's, 3|d per D, 121bs 3s 4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles for Us 5d New Currants, 3f d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs ]s3d, 71b tins, 3s 6d Raisins, washed, 4Jd per lb Sultanas, 4f d per lb Baking ISoda, 3d perlb, sJlbs Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine Salt, lewt bagi, 5s 1000 Vestas 5d a box, 4s lOd | dozen : TFA.~TEA. We are prepared to quote Special Prices for Tea m 51b, 101 b, 201 b, and 401bs lota, that will "Astonish the Natives." JOHN OBR & CO.- ASHBURTON, HEBBY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. - r»X*ICES LIST - FOR mtTlet Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases m stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d perlb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4i|d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine Wnite Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas IJd per lb Best Japan Rice 2jd. per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3^d per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea m the World. Jam, assorted, m 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen SardineSj large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4~d per tin Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. A Genuine Reduction all round, the j CASH is wanted, ' WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate fche money m Ashburton and who ha?e a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AH goods delivered j Henry Zander, GENERAL MEKCHAET AJffD DIREOT IMPORTER.



public Notices. NOTICE. IS CONSIQUENCE of many residents *- of Aehburton and Vicinity having expressed the desire to secure the Perma nent Return of RSV. A. AGER they are hereby notified that the matter will be discussed at the next meeting of thfo Afrhburtou Bible Class (undenominational) to be held m the Baptist Church, Peter Street, on MONDAY NEXT, July 30, at 7.30 p.m. Ail interested are invited lo attend. By order of the Committee. H. BAIRSTOW, 7 144 Secretary. 6, DIGBY^ XN thanking his old Mends and the public for their support m the past, bega to notify that he intends resuming his former hut,iness as a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Beat Quality at reasonable prices to merit their further favors and support. O. DIGBY, (Next H. Zander's) 71158 East Street, Ashburton. ' ASHBURTON AGrIcULTURAiTaND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEET ING of Members will be held In the Arcade Chambers, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, July 31, at 3 p.m. business : To receive Report and Balance Sheet, Election of Officers, and General. W. SIMPSON, 7§145 Secretary. T enaers. T~E N D E R s! mO BE SOLD BY TENDER-A really I well-built Seven roomed country house, to be removed from present bite by purchaser. Tenders to be sent mby TUESDAY, July 31, to the undersigned, from whom all particulars can be obtained. 7 28 W. B. DENSHIRE, Ashburton. GORSE GRUBBING. iIENDEftS are invited for grubbing, ■*• trimming fences, and burning a quantity of gorse now growing m and : about plantations surrounding the Selma estate homestead. The Manager will show those desirous of tendering, work to be done. Tenders received up to 12 noon, on TUESDAY 31st. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK* 7 136 Estate Agent. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. TO BUILDERS. rpBJNDERS are invited for addition J. to the Domain Lodge. Plan and Specification may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders, covering de posit of £3, will bo received till noon on MONDAY, the 30fch insfc. C. M. FOOKS & SON, Borongh Engineers. Ashburton, July 21 , 1894. 122 Mr D...Thomas. """"ashburton 7 yards." TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Trustees of Mr F. M. Eicknian's Estate, TO SKLL AT THE ABOVE YARDS The following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK:- Draught Stailion "PRO T'E C T I 0 N." 6 Horses, heavy and light, broken to harness, 2 Cows. Buggy and Har ness, Saddlery, Ploughs, Harrows, Scoop, Oats, Chaff, and a large quantity of Sundries. Also, — 1 QO LEICESTER EWES, two, four, A-i/VJ s j x< an( j eight-tooth, m lamb to English Leicester Rams. -I «X SHROPSHIRE EWES, four -*■ and six-tooth, m lamb to (Shrop shire Rams. IAH SHROPSHIRE DOWN RAM XVJKJ LAMBS, Half and Three-quarterbred • U RAM LAMBS. 1 f\ STUD SHROPSHIRE DOWN J-vJ RAMS. f) X ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE A*) LAMBS. Sale at 1 p.m, "57 THOMAS, 7 §147 Auctioneer. MESSRS BOWMAN AND SON. ADD FELLOWS' TTALL, JUSIIBURTOW. A GREAT SALE BY AUCTION . ./■, 4 ;, OF DRAPERY AID CLOTHING ASSIGNED STOCK. NO RESERVE. A** CASES VALUE OQi' 4 *±t CASES VALUE MESSRS BOWMAN AND SON are favored with instructions from the Assignees m the Estate of Messrs McKiver, Cameron and Co. (inliquidation) of Melbourne, to sell on next THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Commencing at 11 a.m, each day, IN LOTS TO SUIT ALL BUYERS, A Large quantity of USEFUL EVERY-DAY DRAPERY, comprising:— Dress Pieces, Melton, Cashmere, Serge, Merino, Silk, Grey ani White Calicoes, Prints, Ginghams, Hand kerchiefs, Finlay'sSheetings (Twill) Turkish Towels, Bith Towels, Linen Table Covers, Table Nap kins, Honeycomb and Marcella Quilts (all sizes), Double and Single Blankets, Ulsters, Stockings, Cor sets, Children's Clothing, Aprons, Muffs, Boas, Tapestry Carpets, Rug.s, Mats, Oil sloth and Lino leum (all widths), Lace Cur tains, Flanelette, Watarproof Carriage Rugs, Seal Rugs, Down Quilts, Men's Suits, Tweed and Moleskin Trousers (all sfces), Undershirts, Underpants, Shirts, Tweed (m suit lengths), Overcoats, Sou-wester Oil Skin Coats, Water proof Coats with capes. The Stock of the above Firm is placed on the market for Unreserved Sale. Every article genuine, and guaranteed as represented. I 1 Remember—NO RESERVE—Bemehiber BOWMAN & SON, 7 92 Auctioneers*



NO Stimulant haa given so much favo with the Natives as Health Tea I b must ba good; ask your Grocer for ifc THE BEST family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles EASY TO TAKE PURELY VEGETABLE The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedily assimilated. As a cathartic, either for travellers or as a family ;'■' medicine, Ayer's Fills are the best m 1 the worlcL Prepared l)y Dr. J. C. Aver & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. Every Dose Effective. Blip" Beware of cheap imitations, The name—Ayer's Pills—i.s prominent on the -wrapper, and it; blown m tliQ frl;"-'-l Of (■•.:'•-li n-f n\V bottles. 1. 150 Acres, Turnip Land to let for crop of Oafcs. T. BULLOCK. RUL E'S HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT OPEN ON WEDNESDAY NEXT, AUGUST 1. COME AND HAVE A BATH. W. H. RULE MATLOCK HOUSE, Tailored Street; Aahburton. Shipping " ' ~ mhe "new zea ■•■■V^|f(f LAND SHIPPING oompa:ny's linb: OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, j FOR LONDON, Via Rio, Tenerife, and Plymouth. Steamers. Tom. jJjXe' Date" Kaikoura 4507 Lyttelton August 9 Ruapehu 4202 Lyttelton Sept. 6 Aorangi 4196 — Oct. 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 1 Ruahine 6127 — Nov. ,29 k Warrants issued for passages from United Kingdom. Round-the-world Tickets (First Class) through Canada or United States returning byN.Z.S.Co., or vice versa, £125. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED, Agents, Ashhurtoa aud Rakaia.