A Credit Foncier.

(Received July 26,10 36 a.m.) Sydney, July 26 The Farmers' Conference passed a resolution to the effect that pending the creation of a State bank it is desirable to establish a Credit Fonder for the purpose of lending money to farmers at a low rate of interest.

The Bank of New Zealand

London, July 24. The Bank of New Zealand stock was subscribed within naif an hour of the opening of the list. The Bank of New Zealand stock has been subscribed five fold. The share holders will receive preference m allotment.

Attempt to Wreck a Train

Hovart, July 24. An attempt was made this morning to -wreck the train on the Derwent Valley line. The information shows that a permanent-way man named Hollinsworth, while walking along the length line near Plenty Station, thirty miles from Hobart, discovered the line broken, and fresh plates removed and rails lifted up for three or four miles. Holiinaworth attempted to capture a man who was near the spot and was shot m the hand and one finger blown off,

THE ANARCHISTS.

Paris, July 24. The French Chamber approred of the measure inflicting the penalty of transportation on all persons convicted of inciting to anarchy, The Premier refused to listen to any amendments. (Received July 26. 10.40 am.) , Paris, .July 25. Three persons, suspected of taking part m a plot against the life of the Czar hare been arrested here. Government have decided to expel all foreign anarchists. Many French detectives have been sent to England to discover the organisers of anarchist plots. ' . ■ '

CHOLERA.

Brussels, July 25. Four deaths from cholera are re corded m Liege.

New Speakers.

Perth. July 26. Sir G. Shenton has been elected President of the Legislative Council, and Sir James G. Lee Steere, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly.

GOLD.

Pzrth, July 22. Londonderry mine is being vigor ously opened up, and it is said that fully half a million's worth of gold is m sight.

The Trouble in Corea.

IHK Win 81600

Hokg Kong, July 24. China, m the ersnt of war, requires each province to supply twenty thousand men. The Nankin and Cantoa fleets will be detailed for active operations •gainst the Japanese. The Germans are sending a gunboat to Gcrea. News has been received that the Corean troops attacked the Japanese garrison m Seoul, but were repulsed. A J«pan3fie flotilla is bombarding a Corean port, an*l a hot artillery duel is proceeding. London, July 24. Private cables assert that shots have been exchanged between Chinese vessels and Japanese gnnbsats engaged m bombarding the Corean coast. < Lord Kimberle? is earnesly urging both countries to effect a peaceial settle ment of the dispute, The Japanese are buying English and German steameis for use as trans ports. They undertake to regard Shanghai as outside the military or naval operations. The Japanese Government, m apolo gising for the insult to the British Consul, explained that the soldiers ■were ignorant of his identity, and merely desired to prevent him entering the military lines. London, July 25. The particulars of the engagement m Corea show that the Corean Palace Guards were the assailants. They attacked the Japanese troops, but were easily routed. The Japanese authorities punished the soldiers who assaulted the British Consul. The apology denies that extreme -violence was offered. The English Government have accepted the apology. Li Hung Chang has six months' ammunition. Thirty thousand Chinese troops are mobilised at Tientsin, near Pekin. Pabi3, July 25 *« Le Temps " urges the powers to insist on China and j Japan making peace and to protect the treaty ports fn Oorea by means of their fleets, It advises China to withdraw from its position and institute reforms|in the country, suggested by Japan. It is stated, however, that China intends to send another large force to €7or«a. War risks have not yet been charged on vessels trading to China and Japan. Yokohama, July 24, The Japanese Government has apologised for the assault on the British Consul at Saoul.

UNITED STATES TARIFF

Washington, July 24. Senator Gordian declared that the President's attempt to gibbet the Senate as corrupt was infamous, and he accused him ot double dealing, as President Cleveland h»d virtually approved of the compromises. , Considerable sensation was caused by the speech.

RETRENCHMENT.

Mblbotjbhb, July 25, Government intend to propose reduc tions ringing from 7 per cent to 15 per cent m the salaries of civil servants. The latter rate will include the salaries of Ministers of the Crown. The deficit for the year just concluded is about £600,000. The Treasurer proposes to equalise matters by reducing the esti mates by £450,000, and anticipates the remainder will be made up by an m WW i» revenue.

DOWE'S BULLET-PROOF CUIRASS.

Bikxin, July 24. The military authorities of Germany have finally decided to refuse to adopt Dowe's bullet-proof cuirass, which they regard as worthless for practical pur poses. j In trials at Spandau, Dowe's cuirass was pierced at 600 metres range,

ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

London, July 24. Wellman'B Arctic expedition is re ported to have been lost off Bpitzbergen.

THE VALKYRIE REFLOATED

London, July 24. The yacht Valkyrie, sank m the Clyde, has been refloated.

BRITISH SUBJECTS IM PRESSED.

Pretoria, July 24. General Joubert impressed British subjects to serve m the Boer army at Zoutspanberg.

A MURDERER ARRESTED.

Sofia, July 24 An Arnant has been arrested who has confessed that he murdered M. Beltcheff with the assistance of another employee of the Servian Consulate at Sofia.

HAWAII.

Washington, July 24 The recall of the cruiser Philadelphia is believed to indicate that the United States Government does not intend to interfere fnrther m Hawaii.

A BY-ELECTIO N.

Melbourne, July 25. The vacancy for the Portland seat m the Legislative Assembly, caused by the resignation of Sir H. Wrixon, has been filled by the election of Mr 0. McLeod.

THE NEEDLES MURDER CASE.

Melbourne, July 26. When the detectives informed Mrs Needles that they had discovered poison m the bodies of |her husband and chil dren, she replied—" A few more of my friends died lately. I can give you their names; the information will be useful, if you want to dig them up."

IRISH EVICTED TENANTS

! London, July 24. The Bight Hon J. Chamberlain said the Evicted Tenants Bill did not pro vide finality, and was merely designed to meet the political exigendy of the hour. If it were passed the lives of many existing tenants would not be, worth a moment's purchase. The Right Hon J. Morley, m reply, said the interests of peace m Ireland demanded this measure, and the great mass of the tenantry approved of it. It wou'd be impossible to reconcile the sec tion of the landlords who objected to any measure of relief at all. The Evicted Tenants Bill was read a second time by a majority of thirty two. 7 he Parnellites supported it.

PROPOSED EJECTION OF DERMVISHES.

London, July 24 The press suggests that Lngland and Italy should take combined action to eject the Dervishes from Khartoum and open up the fertile district between Kassaia and Berber.

A GEYSER TURNED INTO A CRATER.

Washington, July 24. The Morris geyser m the Yellowstone National Park has been converted into • volcanic crater. The change was pre ceeded by a violent explosion, m which masses of rock were ejected.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, July 23 Captain Jennings, of the Gothic, was presented with a purse of 300 soys this afternoon, subscribed by passengers who went Home on the first trip of the big steamer. Bell's match factory will sfcarb almost immediately with fifty or sixty hands, and is expected eventually to employ one hundred and fifty, Mr Bell has brought I the plant with him, and some experienced hands to teach the colonials employed. Mr Bell has formed a very favorable opinion of New Zealand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER FRESSI ASSOCIATION.

■ J| Science Wellington, July 26 OAtO A t the Philosophical Society's meeting, it was announced that two honorary [ memberships of the Hew Zealand Insti tute were vacant by the death of Pr fesaor Owen and Professor Van Benaden, of Lou vain. They have been conferred (1) on the Rev R. H. Codling ton, D.D., fellow of Wadbam College, Oxon, m recognition of the great services rendered to the ethnological science of the Pacific Ocean by his standard work on the Melanesian languages, and many other services m the c%use of anthropology ; and (2) on Mr William Thomas Thisleton Dyer, director of the Royal Gardens at Kew, m recognition of the many valuable contributions to economical, physiologi cal, and geographical botany, and the aid he has rendered to botanists m the British colonies.

THE MISSING STEAMER.

Newcastle, July 25. ! The missing steamer Duckenfield arrived from N*pier this morning. She had a rough time on the passage, and lost her propeller two days after leaving Napier, and was hove to for three dtjs. Later. The Duckenfield lost one propeller, and "was driven much out of her course by a heavy westerly gale. The crew suffered no inconvenience. A tug, sent out to recall the Phcebe which had gone m search, was successful m finding her, and she returned.

LABOR.

London, July 24. British miners continue to mediate m the Scotch strike, and propose that recourse should be had to arbitration to settle the strike. Washington, July 25 An American Labor Union is being formed, embracing all labor except the Railway men, with whose Union it is : iuteoded to tffiliate. {

MS ASHBURTOH EttAftDlAfl: THURSDAY, JULY 26, 1894.



The Early Bird Ifor the Worm: THE FORTUNATE PURCHASERS OF YARMOUTH OILSKINB T\ELIGHTED AT^ RESULT DURING, RQUGJI WEATHBE 1/ - • ■-v ■■■■■' I .ill WWII I l>il f)^"^""W^» - ■ ' * Another to Hand. ->SOLj-:; AGENTS- ' ": ' " MITCHELL 1 TURNEP



Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt ,5s per cwt. bag 251 b2s 501 b3s lO^d, Baking 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2Jd per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) J earl Barley 2d per lb 3f d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca I|#! Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues 10d; per tin Finest New f* ultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd per lb 4|d perlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric (andles 5Jd per lb, perlb , 15s bd per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) BJd lb Neayes* Food lid per tin bafety^Matches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS^AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /~WSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Tew and •• Bine Bell" OfttKMt! SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



Special Attractive Sale OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots. COMMENCING, SATURDAY JUNE 28, FOR ONE MONTH. 73 pair Blankets reduced to 10s 6d and 18s 6d 87 Men's Kaiapoi Suits at 26s 6d worth 32s 8d TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLY REDUCED 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Dress Goods, double width, from Is Colonial Flannel 8d per yard Flannels, good quality, from 3Jd Ladies' Boots from 2s per j)«I Ladies' Slippers from Is 8d pei pair fjireat Reductions m Every Department.



Business Nonces - -GREAT SALE OP Edwards, Bennetts, •* Cos £tack» AT DEATH'S. 1 r — TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS — NEW SEASON'S COSTUMES FROM 3a U4 to 25a 6d —Former Prices 5b lid to 87s 6d. ■■_' All Wool Amason Cloth, double width Heary Melton Cloths,, In \ *gm m Navyi Brown and Maroon/ s**^5 **^ ** Navy, Cardinal, Petunia, Brown, Green, < Black, Is lid per yard—Former Strong Inverness Serges, Now llid— price 2s lid Former price Is 3jd -CLOTHING- Men's Strong Tweed Suits 19s 6d— Men's Strong Leather SUrot 2iftl«* Former price 26s 6d Former pries 3* 6d Men's Kaiapji Tweed Suits 22s Bd— Men's All Wool Under-fl*aneto 3f «d— I Former prise 32n 6d . Former price 4s 3d Men's Kaiapoi Saddle Trousers 14s lid Men's Kaiapof Knitted Socks lljd— Former price 21s Former price Is 3d Men's Strong Tweed Trousers 5s lid Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid, upwards Formei price 8s 6d GKEAT REDUCTIONS) Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Flannel in j lettes. Shirtings, Calicoes, Towels IBTO. f EVERYTHING" ItEDUGED, G.L. BEATS & GO., TANORED STREET



Q PARIIOW POISONING, — Our Maivern correspondent writes : - Every advantage was taken of the recent snowy weather by the farnm^ to destroy sparrows and other ama ii birds. The Road Board* BU p P ii e d poisoned wheat, an* tho reßult of laying this haa most successful, thousands of birds being killed by ie In one case twelve dozan were picked up m ten minutes m a farmyard. The paragraph as above appeared m the •Press"—and m response to a letter written by me to the Clerk of the Maivern Road Board. I received the following reply:— Manager, Ashbwrton Drug Company, Limited, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—Your letter to hand cover ing local which appeared m " The Press,' and m reply I have to inform you that it is the Ashburton Drug Company's article which is referred to. I have made enquiries among the farmers who got your wheat from me, and find tbat grand results have been obtained. Yours Faithfully, Richard Kobklt, Cleric Maivern Road Board, Springfield. The Afihburton Drug Company, Id. 794 J. M. Cambridge, Manager



HENRY ZANDER- Starvation Prices. -PRICE MST roK Strict Cash Only, until further notice:— Best Silk Dressed Koller 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 per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d perlb Eleme Raisins 4|d per lb Sultanas 4}d per lb Fine White Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca lfd per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 2£d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7jd dozen Vinegar Is 6dper gallon Valencia Raisins 4Jd per lb Electric Candles l2lbs 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 Sardines large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4Jd per tin' Cups and Saucers 4s per dozen Tumblers 3s per dozen And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT s EQUALLY LOW PRICES A Genuine Reduction all round, the CASH is wanted. WINES & SPIRITsTaLES k STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money m Ashborton and who hare a stake here not those who take your money and tend it to Christchurch. REMEMBER-All goods dtUteredi Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT ANB DIREOT IMPORTER. A BOON TO~HOUSEHOLDBRS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wfco will supply Customers m large or snail quantities. Tho 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* kg w.th a flame, does not sparkle, and .eaves a white ash. Ifcjis both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON



Eocpl Industry. IN order to keep oar large staff of tailors fully employed during the winter, ire are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 16a- to £3 10s. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs made to measure. J 0&* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m the Latest styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hate, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. — CMIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE \ DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBU R T O N



LOOK! LOOK! JOHN OKEt & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OV GENERAL MERCHANDISE, HEtiJ we say we are selling Chopper than any House m Ashburton, one glance at the following prices will convince everyone that we MEAN WHAT WE SAY:- Eollitt's Supreme Roller Flour —251bs 2s, 501bs 3s IQM, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2fd perlb ; Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Bice, 2Jd 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 perlb Sheep Tongues, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7^d, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 12s Caustic Lye for soap making* lOdatin, 12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powder, large tins 10|d, 12 tins 10s 3d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s5d Corn Flour, Brown's, 3Jd per D, 121bs 3s 4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles for Us 5d New Currants, 3|d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71b tins, 3s 6d Raisins, washed, 4|d perlb Sultanas, 4f d per lb Baking {Soda, 3d perlb, s|lbs Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine Salt, lewt bags, 5s 1000 Vestas 5d a box, 4s lOd dozen TEA.~TEA. We are prepared to quote Special Prices for Tea m 51b, 101 b, 201 b, and 401bs lots, that will "Astonish the Natives." JOHN OBR & C:0, ASHBURTON, DOLLAR CIGARETTES — 3d. N» holders or phptos.—Hjtnky Zandbs Whole" ftlf»g«Bt



ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. MESSRS Miles and Company, Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS GOOD GRAZING LAND, each containing about 125 acres, WITHIN 100 CHAINS OF ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down m English Grasses, and is well served by Water Race. Persons desiring to inspect will be shown over the property on application to the undersigned, from whom terms and particulars may be obtained. : MILES & CO., Limited, j 1 6 146 Ashburton. THAT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap



PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT, Ashburton. W- H~RULE T>EGS TO INTIMATE to the residents _£_> of Canterbury that he will shortly open at Ashburton an jffiptablishment for the treatment of all ailments by the system of Hydropathy. To insure the adoption of the most recent improvements m the system, W.H.R. has procured the services of Mr Herbert Holmes, a practical bathman, who has learned his business at Smed ley's Celebrated Hydropathic Establish ment at Matlock m Derbyshire. This gentleman having spent almost all his life | at Smedley's has a thorough acquaintance with all the details of the Hydropathic treatment, Massage, etc, A qualified physician may be consulted by patients ahould they wish to do so. i Arrangements will be made whereby a ! female attendant will wait upon Lady j patients. Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and Sciatica a Specialty. Further particulars m future advertisement.



Revolution. Revolution. Use Black et 11 Coal, fPHE CLEANEST, CHEAPEST and BESr COAL m the Market. BEATS ALL OTHERS BY A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT. Is Equal to Westport for Heat, but doea not consume so quickly. ONCE USED ALWAYS USED. W. H. COLLINS & CO. SOLE AGENTS, BLACK BALL COAL COMPANY, Limted, 'Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENTS tf OR • Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Co's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpiece McKenzie s Furniture Renovator fe, Anderson, BOOT WAKEHOUSE, BAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rPHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock In the District to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so that we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICKS. Every Description of Boots and Shoes marie to order. Material and Workmanship GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. ANDERSON", BOOT MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repairs Done Same Day as Brought



Entries can be made with Mr P. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on or before Monday, August 13. Entries finally close with Mr 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. j 7 146 G. A, M. BUCKLEY. A FACT.—Anyone drinking Health I -"- Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his life. Just your try it. To be had from all .Grocer*,



Sporting. TINWALD HARRIERS. SPORTS MEETING' TO BE HELD AT The Kennelp, Tinwfcld, ON WEDNESDAY,AtJGFST 15. (To be run under the {Rules of Racing.) PROGRAMME. (Approved by the C.J.C.) h — 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, i with a sweepstake of 1 soy. added. For qualified-hunters. No weight under list* 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 racei Entrance 2s 6d, to go to second horsed No weight under 12st, Fottf 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 aovs., 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 furlongs (flat). Post entries. Hanwcapper.— Ma A. J. Kelly.



W. H. X TJ Ta X, MATLOCK HOUSE, Tancred Street Ashburton. 7 | O EALTH TEA is moro ewnomica i_jl than ordinary tea. It utidergoe 1 a process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. i tb~n i>¥:rs] " ¥TT ANTED, Tendera for putting m about 180 Acres of Oats. Apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, 7 137 Ashburton.



I THE PREMJER TE/T" I Slciiest And loveliest fl&TOtir v I Mow econo»ical than any other kind. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients REMOVED. Promotes digestion—strengthen! the oon etitutioni It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. ,| j Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask yoar Grocer for t, HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agw.%



Mr D. Thomas. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, JULY 31, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Trustees of Mr F. M. Rickman's Estate, TO SILL AT THE ABOVE YARDS The following LIVE AND DEAD STOCK:— Draught Stalllion ••PROTECTION," | 6 Horses, heavy and light, broken to harness, 2 Cows, Buggy and Har ness, Saddlery, Ploughs, Harrowa, Scoop, Oats, Chaff, and a large quantity of Sundries. Also,— -I Q(\ LEICESTER EWES, two, four, XV\J B \ Xf an( i eight-tooth, m lamb to English Leicester Rams. 'fOX SHROPSHIRE KWES, four XAO an d six -tooth, m lamb to Shrop shire Rams. IAH SHROPSHIRE DOWN RAM | ivU LAMBS, Half and Three-quarterbred IyJ RAM LAMBrf. 1 f\ STUD SHROPSHIRE DOWN XU RAMS. fi> X ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE &V LAMBS. Sale at 1 p.m. ~ THOMAS, 7§147 Auctioneer.



ADVERTISEMENT, TO THE EDITOR "GUARDIAN." Qlß,«—Referring to Messrs Biyanfc M and po.'s letter m the Guardian of yesterday re the price of bread, the facts are these—Before I lelt the Co-Operative Society, Mr Rollitt waited upon me at the store with an agreement signed by Mr Bryant and Mr Pollock fixing the price of bread at 4d per loaf over the counter, and 5d per loaf on the carts to commence from April Ist). Those terms I agreed to, and advertised it m the local papers, and instructed my wan to keep to the price. I soon found that Mr Bryant was selling bread at 4d per loaf on his cart, which I am prepared to prove. So much for i iJr^ant and Pollock's agreement. On the 6th of July I waited upon Mr I Rollitt to order some flour, when I was told he (Mr Rollitt) had in structions to close my account, and if I wanted flour I must p»y cash be fore delivery. I agreed to do this if he would allow me an extra discount. He said he had no instructions to allow anything extra. When asked why my account had been closed, he replied he supposed for bringing the price of bread down to 4d per kat. Mr Rollitt told me Messrs Bryanf, Hsnrahan and Pollock were growling because thay could not make it pay, so I agreed to an advance if they would enter into a bond, and the first breaking it without ihe consent of the others to forfeit a sum of money to any charitable institution. I am still willing to meet Messrs Bryant and Co. with any reasonable proposal for our mutual benefit. As to having initiated the proposal to advance the bread, I emphatically deny. 7 149 JOSEPH TAYLOR.



TENDERS TjlOR erecting a Dwelling House at Tin •*- wald. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr Shearer's. Tenders close on FRIDAY, 27th inst, addressed to JAMES GUDSELL, 7 125 Tinwald. ELIJAH MORCEAUX. QUOTATIONS FROM THE MASTERS Under the auspices of the Chamber Music Class. MESSRS GATES AND WOOD have arranged to give a CO JN CERT on August 3 m the Oddfellows' Hall, m which one of the finest Vocal Quartets that can possibly be compiled m the Colony will take part, comprising Miss Hettie Wood, soprano; Miss "Venie Flower, contralto ; Herr Puschell, tenor ; and Mr John Prouso, bass. In the instrumental work, the Chamber Music Class will be assisted by Mrs 0. Wood and Mr Ellis Wood. ! iUr I*rouse and Uligg Venie Flower Are under special engagement for the occasion. Full particulars m future issue. 7 120



Public Notices WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. fl. Zander, Sole Agent. ROBERT ALCORN hasopfinedln Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at Edwards, Bannett's and the Eaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton. Also an assortment of Boots. TUTOMEY 10 LEND~~on approved Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Rates. H. C, ORBELL, 7 103 Solicitor, Ashburton.