CORRESPONDENCE.

We dp not hold ourseives responsible tor the opinions exptessed by our correspondents.)

THE SCHOOLMASTER ABROAD.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,~lb the advertisement of the Hinds Kaleyards Company of next Monday's t ale, appears the following vague pragraph:— At this, and at all future sales, additional facilities will be at the disposal of vendors and buyers m their stock transactions.' Would you, Mr Editor kindly explain what on earth this means? Is the Saleyarda Company erecting Btrong barricades to' prevenc our being gored by the ' Captain i Cookers ' we hear of at this important fix ture, or has the company patented a muzzle for securing the animal's jaws, or a patent three-pronged staff for us to prod with. Perhaps the stock m future is to be photographed on the farm, and sold by sample card or perhaps but I must really give it up, as none of my farmer friends can enlighten me as to the meaning of this ambiguous paragraph. Will you kindly come to the rescue. I may add that it has been suggested that as a means of attraction, free liquor is to be supplied.—l am, etc., A Nervous Farmer.

Agricultural and Pastoral Association.

A meeting of the Committee of the Agri cultural and Pastoral Association was held m the Arcade rooms on Tuesday. There was a good attendance, and Mr T. E. Upton occupied the chair. HORSE PARADE. The question of the location of the annual horse parade came up for discussion, and as the majority of the members favored the town m preference to the show gcounds, it was decided that this year's parade be held m Mona square, on a date to be fixed by the Horse Parade Committee. REVISING COMMITTEE. The revising committee who held office last year were reappointed with the addition of Mr Joshua Tucker. CANVASSERS. Last year's canvassers for special prizes were again appointed, with the additional names of Mestrs F. Peter, J, Bonifant and Andrew Macfarlane. JUDGES, Tie Chairman asked whether it; was the wish of the members that the judges be appointed at that meeting or that their appointment be deferred until notice had been given to all the members that at the next meeting the selection of judges would be on the business sheet.

Mr Cookson thought that if no judge were allowed to act two years m succession it would be an improvement. In the past they had had the name judges for sheep year after year. They might as weil choose judges locally. After disscussion it was decided that at a special meeting, to be called for August 28, the judges be appointed. Mr Reid said he did not think it was right for any member to say that judges had been appointed m a hole and corner manner. He did not think Mr Cookson was justified m saying that they should allow an interval to elapse between the appointments of the same judges, because the association had always adopted the system of trying to give every satisfaction.- He had been on the committee for a number of years and they had always tried to go outside the district for judges as well as outside of former appointments, and yet get good judges. The fact was they could not get them. Even when four or five were chosen, when it c*me to the last moment none of them would accept, and the committee were left to get anyone they could.

Mr Gookson did not agree with Mr Reid. He had had as much experience m such matters as Mr Reid, and prehaps more, and he still maintained that it was a great mis take to have the same judges during success ive years. Mr R. Friedlandet rose to a point of order, as there was nothing before the meeting. MILKING COMPETITIONS. The secretary stated that, as a special prize of one guinea, given by Mr Stone last year, had not been awarded, that gentleman had asked that it be devoted, together with X supacripticn to be given by the Tinwald creamery, to make a i's ss. prize for a milk ing machine competition. They also asked that the association add a donation to make the prize a really good one. In answer to a question, the treasurer said Mr Stone's prize was srill m the hands of the association. It had never been awarded and Mr Stone's statement at a previous meeting that it had was wrong. Mr Stone's present suggestion he thought a good one. Creameries were goiug up, and would be an important source of revenue m the district, and he thought that the re vising committee should take this fact into consideration, and add & prize for the com petition Such a competition had proved a success m former years. Mr Chapman said Mr Heseltine had asked him to ascertain whether or not the committee would be willing to help Mr Withell, the milking machine proprietor, if he brought it to the show. Personally, he thought it would be a capital idea. It had been a great source of interest at Christ church, and the place where it was working was always crowded. The matter was left with the revising Committee. ©FFICKS. Mr Williams had been spoken to the other day by a gentleman who had won a prize at the show, who eomlained that he had called to see the Secretaiy several times and had net found him m, and consequently had not yet received his* money. The stipulated three months had now expired, and the prize was according to the rules, forfeited. He thought it was time the Society had a recognised office, so that it could advertise that the Secretary would be m attendance there at certain fixed timee. Mr Thomas had hitherto kindly given the use of his office. In the case m question, the man felt considerably aggrieved at not receiving hia prize. The Treasurer said the prize was still available when the man chose to call for it. It was a second prize of 103. If people did not get! their money, it was their bwn fault. The Society did not wish to " make " the money, but if it was not worth while coming for, it was not worth having. Last year there was five guineas held over m this way, and went to the Society's funds. Prize winners had ample opportunities for getting their money. Mr Max B'riedlander thought that, if the members of the Wakanui Road Board were approached, they would allow the Associa tion to have the nse of their offices, which could be recognised as the Agricultural Society's offices. , Mr Cookwrn offered the use of his offices, If they were of any use to the Association. Mr James Brown agreed with Mr Fried lander's suggestion of applying to the Wakanui Road Boad, ana believed the }Jcard would place the offices at the Association's disposal. A deputation was accordingly appointed to wait upon the Wakanui Road Board.

AGRICULTURAL JOURNAL. Mr Reid brought up the question of sup porting the Town and Country Journal, edited by -Mr Murphy, of Christchurch. The Secretary was instructed to obtain full information with respect to its coat. CONDOLENCE. Mr Chapman referred to the decease of the late Mr George Croskell. As they were all aware, m connection with agricultural work the deceased gentleman had been most energetic, and he (the speaker) thought a letter of sympathy should be written to hia brother. Mr R. Friedlander could fully endorse Mr Chapman's remarks, aa the late Mr Croskell had been one of the most energetic and useful of the Association's members. The Secretary was instructed to write to Mr Croskell, expressing the Association* sympathy with him m his bereavement. THE KULES. Mr T. Digby thought it w« time they had some copies of the rules printed, so that each member should be furnished with a copy. He did not understand people being associated and going by rules unless they knew what those rules were. They seldom heard of these rules, except when disputes arose, and then members did not known what the rules were. If a few hundred copies were printed it would save a lot of tnieundenfeudiug. Ir

Mr R. Friedlander thought Mr Digby's was a good suggestion, and that it was time they decided to have a few hundred printed. Mr Max Friedlander suggested that m the proposad new books, the names of all members of the association be printed. Mr Williamß moved that 250 copies of the rules be printed with the members' names attached. Mr Reid and a few other members thought, the matter should stand over till next year so that the rules could be revised. Mr Digby m reply stated that if the rules needed revising and altering, until the members h*d copies of the rules as they were, members would have no opportunity of ascertaining what alterations were necessary. The motion was put and carried. Mr Reid moved that the price of printing the rules do not exceed £1. i The chairman explained that a motion had just been carried authorising the printing of the rules, and if it cost £50 they must be printed. IHE DOG SHOW. Mr Williams thought the time had arrived wheu instead of having a dog show, the association should hold a dog trial. A dog show m hisjopinion was sn absurdity. Dogs that were fattened and looked after till they were all that could be desired as far as appearances went secured the prizes, and i yet to a shepherd perhaps they were worth less. Down south the associations held these dog trials every year. He mentioned it for consideration of the revising com mittee. The meetihg then adjourned.

Tinwald Harriers.

SPORTS MEETING AT TINWAXD.

The following are results of the first three races:— Farmbbs 1 Hack Hurdles.—Cromwell 1, Queer Fellow 2, My Charlie 3. Ladies' Bracelet.—Village Maid 1, Cromwell 2, Random 3. Light Weight Steeplechase,—The Bug 1, Will-if-Lcan 2, Gamester 3,

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF

Washington, August 13 At a caucus of the Democratic party it was decided to recommend the House to adopt the Senate's tariff. August 14. Owing to the opposition displayed by the Sugar Trust, the Democratic caucus agreed to the Senate's Tariff Bill, and the House of Representatives subsequently passed the Senate's Bill by 182 to 105, Wool remains on the free list. The House passed a separate Bill placing coal and iron on the free list. It is estimated that the tariff reduces duties by an average of 15 per cent. London, August 13 The " Chronicle's " American corres pondent says the delay m coming to an agreement over the tariff is costing the country a quarter of a million daily.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Outbreaks by Chinese Fanatic*

London, August 13. Sir Charles Dilke entirely disbelieves the report that Russia is sending troops from Siberia to Corea. The London merchants are alarmed at the report that Ohina has annulled shippers' rights on the south coast, and are conferring as to what steps should be taken m the matter. ShaNghu, August 13 Chinese fanatics burned the Catholic and Presbyterian churches at Shuk lung. An American lady missionary was stoned and beaten at Canton. She was rescued by a British gunboa*.. The fire of the Weihaiwai forts, though they are mounted with Arm strong guns, was badly directed, and no serious damage was inflicted on the Japanese. The Emperor has deprived Li Hung Chang of his insignia of peacocks' feathers and reduced him three degrees m rank, but he retains m full the charge of both the naval and military forces. The Chinese fleet has left the coast for the purpose, it is reported, of attacking a Japanese transport which is landing troops m Corea. (Received August 15,10.35 a.m.^ London, August 14. ! It is reported that England intends to propose to the Powers that Ohina and Japan shall both evacuate Corea, and the country be placed under inter national control. Russia, however, is not likely to agree.

ANOTHER BOAT ACCIDENT.

(Received August 15,10 25 a.m.) London, August 14. Later reports state the passengers on the trawling boat, which capsized on the way to Tenby, were saved.

THE CHINESE-AMERICAN TREATY.

Washington, August 14. The Senate has ratified the Chinese- American treaty,

COMMERCIAL.

Washington, August 14 The American wheat crop will be eight million bushels under last year's.

THE ANARCHISTS.

London, August 13. The "Standard's" Paris correspon dent states that Santo is m a nervous and excited condition. He wakes up at midnight and stares about him m an attitude of terror. Paki3, August 13 Seven of the jury who tried the Anarchists voted for an acquittal and six against. August 14. Santo, a brother of the President's assassin, haa committed suicide. The ; cause is said to be grief at his brother's position.

ROAD BOARDS.

MOUNT HUTT. The adjourned month'y meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on Monday. Present—Messrs D. Cameron, 3. Murdoch, J. Batty, ad J. Wallace. Ib was decided to plant some willows on the terrace at the Rakaia gorge cutting, and; to repair the cuttings, also to have some repair? done on the Back Track and on the different creek crossings. CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence was read— From the Sydenham Borough Council, re shingle pit.—Received. From the Mayor of Linwood, a circular re unemplsyed.—Recelved. From the Commissioner of Taxes, ad vising payment of subsidy on rates. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, for warding list of sections, amounts to accrue, and proposals for expenditure of thirds.—lt was resolved to make appli cation for the amounts for expenditure on roads. TENDERS, The following tenders were accepted :— P, Cosfcello, shingling McGuinness* road, Bfd ; M. Clifford, shingling Chert^ey road, B£d ; J. Stack, repairs Alford Foresfc road, 9| per yard; the same, repairs Bush cutting, £4 10s ;J. McCrenor, re pairs cutting at DraytoD. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £33 17s 2d I were passed for payment. STOBM WATER. The Board then considered Mr Dob son's report on the storm water question, and it was decided that the Chairman take further legal advice m the matter.

The St John Company.

There was an excellent house at the opening entertainment last night of the St John Burlesque Company, and the burlesque " Sinbad, the bailor," was the 'source of unlimited fan. The dancing of the three ladies who took part m it, and the singing of Miss Florrie Sfc Clair, were highly appreciated and loudly applauded. As no programmes were circulated m the hall, it was difficult to say who was who, and the audience had to content them selves with seeing and hearing, and making the most they could of what was placed before them. The piece affords scope for much comic singing, and Mr J. S, f ariatto, a familiar form m Ashburton ! with the juvenile troupea who have occasionally visited us m the past, was immensely funny as the duenna, m, 1 which character he sang *• His first wife " m a side-splitting style. The O'Connor brothers are wonderful acrobats, and their performances were loudly applauded. But the most interesting performances of the evening were those of Professor Beaumont and his two daughters. A huge tank with a plate glass front is on the stage. The tank is over &ft long, about sfb high, and 4ft wide. This tank the Fire Brigade filled from the water race, and though the channel water is soft enough, it is not so clear as artesian would be, but; clear enough to allow tfie performers to be distinctly seen. At the bottom of this tank Professor Beaumont lay for eight minutes, rising to the surface at the end of each minute to snatch a uingle mouth ful of air—half a second each time. Those half-second 3, as timed by Mr A. J. Kelly, were just the time less than eight minutes that Mr Beaumont was under water. The Misses Beaumont were quite as clever. One lay on the surface of the water and revolved like a round log, and fr^m a standing position kept turning like a wheel, Another peeled and ate an orange And gathered a basketful of shells m the tank. The Professor also, with his mouth, picked up forty-five coins from the bottom of the tank at one visit, his hands being tied behind his back. The whole thing was truly wonderful, and well worth wit nessing by our local swimmers. To-night, the piece to be staged is " Faust," a very amusing burlesque, and the O'Connors' and Beaumonts 1 will again appear.

THE ASfifctmTOfl atJABDIAN! WEDNESDAY, AtIQESJ Ifr.lftl.



The Hinemoa will shortly carry outi freah experiments with regard to the shading of the lights at Jackson's Head, Cook Strait. Ciptain Edwin predicts that hard gales, probably from the westward, may be ex pected m most parts of the country between noon of Saturday and midnight of Sunday. In the Clutha licensing case Mr Justice Williams held that the plaintiffs were entitled to recover from the several defendants the amount expended m run ning the election m the proportions named m the case stated. The plaintiffs are the County Council having control of the election and the defendants are the local bodies who, having now been deprived »f the income from license fees by the pro« hibition vote, declined to pay. The Judge has evidently decided that the pro portion of fees received m the past wai the basis on which the defendants should bear the costs of the election. In Beecham v Hanlon he gave judgment for the plain tiff for £150 damages, and ordered an in junction to issue,



TO LET—Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. 'TOWN Section 60, i Acre Kermode Street, offers for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee ar« invited. T. BULLOCK. 1 P\C\ Acres Turnip Land to let for crop ■LOU O f oats. T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON CEMETERY BOARD, TXy HERF.AS certain Head-stones m YV the Old Cemetery have by some evil disposed person or persons been dis placed and thrown down, the above Board ofier a Reward of £5 to any one who will give information which will secure the conviction of the offender or offendsrs. J. WARD, Chairman. August 13, 1894. 8 73 WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. H Z and er, Sole Agent. To Shearers. 11/ l ESSES ACLAND, DUDLEY & Co., 142 Cashel street. Coiner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from lli3 Pas toralists' Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR AUSTRALIA. 50 Shearers Wanted. TKRMS— " 20a per Hundred, Hand 17s per Hundred, Machine Shearers will leave Lyftelton on the 16th August, per Wailura. FREE PASSAGES GRANTED FROM LYTTELTON TO SHED. 3 MONTHS WORK GUARANTEED Early application necessary, Full particulars and copies of agree* ment to he seen at the offices of the undersigned, ACLAND, DUDLEY & CO., 142 Cashel Street, Corner cf Manchester Street. 8 43 FOR SALE.—Town Sections 58 and 71, each containing £ acre, having two frontages 011 Kermode and Moore Street West. T. BULLOCK, THA T which bring* most light arid hope to-poorest hornet v TiUn Soap



JUiss Carson, MTJSIO T BAG HER, BEGS to intimate that she has re moved to William Street, off Wakanui Road, and opposite Mrs Homer sham's where she will be happy to meet her pupils, and intending pupils for Pianoforte or Organ. For terms and further particulars apply to Mrs Robert Aicorn, Haveiock Street Drawing X Painting Classes. M B W7~H. T AIT A TTENDS on TUESDAYS at Mr f\ r Gates' Dresden School of Music to ghe lessons m the above subjects. All information can be obtained from Mr Gates cr from W. H. Tait, Timaru. Old Paintings renovated and repaired. Por traits painted* 8 36 ~~ a digbyT" IN thanking his old friends and the public for their support m the past, begs to notify that he intends resuming his former business as a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Best Quality at reasonable prices to'merit their further favors and support. . O. DIGBY, (Next H. Zander's) East Street, Asnbucton. Encourage CJentilne l.ocri industry. £N order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed during the winter, we 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 £3 103. TROUSERS to Measure from 15s to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoacs made to measure. o£* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure m the L-ite^t styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. jS^" Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. ' ORAIGHMD & BERRYMAN, ,THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, A. S H B 0 R (T O N TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 536 acres • 536 WAKANUI PLAINS. Reserves 25093, 26849 and 27117. OFFERS are invked for any of those sections on accountof the Mortgagees. A low price will be accepted and ex ceptionally liberal terms. Owners of rich heavy land m the Wakanui Disttrict are invited to inspect, as it would be suitable toworkwitfitheir9* t ,bu£lock,



-GREAT SALE- Edwards* Beirnette, <& Vo's Stuck, AT ■ ■. . BEA T H'S -TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS — NEW SEASON'S COSTUMES FROM 3d lid to 25* Gd —Former Prices 5s lid to 37s 6d. All Wool Amazon Cloth, double width Heavy Melton Cloths, m\ m ; ik Navy, Brown and Maroon/ * * Navy, Cardinal, Petunia, Brown, Green, Hack, Is lid per yard-Former Strong Inverness Serges, Now ll*d— price 2a lid Former price la 3£d -CLOTHING- Men's| Strong Tweed Suits 19a 6d— Men's Strong Leather Shirts 2s 6d— Former price 26s 6d Former price 3s 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d— Men's All Wool Under-flannela 3s 6d^- Former prise 32s 6d Former price 4b 3d Men's Kaiapoi Saddle Trousers 14s lid Men's Kaiapoi Knitted Socks ll£d— Former price 21s Former price In 3d Men's Strong Tweed Trousers 5a lid Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid, upwards Former price 8a 6d GJREAT REDUCTIONS) Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Flannel in ) lettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Towels ETC. everything" keducep, G. L. BEATH & CO, TANCRED STREETj " SHEARMAN",BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. Reductions. Reductions. For OASH_ ONLY. 701 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop ROLLITT^S Supreme Flour, Sugar 16s 251 b 2s, 601 b3s IOJd, 561 b Bags No. 1 Snowdrop lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Sugar 12s 9d Neave's Food lid per tin Caustic Lye, for Soap making, Candles s|d per lb, 121bs for lOd per tin, 12 tins for 8s 6d 5s 3d Marmalade m glass jars 8d Corn Flour (Brown's) 3-Jd lb, Choice Figs 6d per lb 121bs 3s 3d Rock Salt 5s 6d per cwt Edmond's Baking Powder, large 251 b "BlueBell" Oatmeal 2s 6d tins, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d per bag, 4 bags 9s lid Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d lb, Finest Sago, Tapioca, and Split 121bs for 12s 3d Peas If d lb, 71bs for Is Baking Soda 3d lb, slbs for Is Sheep Tongues lOd per tin, 9s 31bs of our noted 2s Blended Tea 6d dozen for 5s Lemon Peel 8d lb, 71b tins 3s 6d Essence Coffee, large bottles, Is New Currants (cleaned) 3|d lb' Fine Salt 5s per cwt. Eleme Raisins (cleaned) 4-|d lb White Pepper Is 2d lb, 121bs Dunn and Hewitt's Cocoa 8d lb for 12s Sunlight Is 2d box of six Safety Matches 4d per dozen, 6 Tablets dozen for Is 6d NONE BUT THE BEST BRANDS OF GOODS KEPT IN STOCK. Full Weights Guaranteed. Goods delivered Daily. ISimmo and Blair's reliable Vegetable and Flower Sseds always on hand. Sole Agents for Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal. :-BHJSABMaS" BROS., MARKET HOUSE-



Ftlftiie Notices. LOOK' LOOK! JOHN ORR& CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS Of GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEtf we say we are selling Cheaper than any House m Ashburton, one glance at the following prices will convince everyone that we MEAN "W"RAT WE SAY :— Eollitt's Supreme Boiler Mour —251bs 2s, ;501bs 3s 10£ d, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2|d per lb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Bice, 2|d per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neave's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Sapo, Tapioca, and Split Peas, If perlb Sheep Tongues, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7Jd, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles s|d per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d j- t lb, 121bsl2s Caustic Lye for soap njfc ing 10datin,12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powdtr, large tins IOJd, 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 11s 5d New Currants, 3f d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, nbtins,3s6d Kaisins, 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, Icwt bags, 5s 1000 Vestas 5d a box, 4s lOd dozen TFA.~TFA. We are prepared to quote Special Prices for Tea m 51b, 101 b, 201 b, and 401bs lots, that will "Astonish the Natives." JOHN ORR & CO.- ASHBURTON , HENRY ZANDER XHAVE NOW IN STUCK and to Land ! MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF WHITE CLOVER, RED OLOVEK. ALSTKE COWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GBOWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin ating at my office. By experts they are pronounced the FINEST SEED 3 which come to this Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, RYEGRASS, and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4^d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca lfdper lb Split Peas Ifd per lb Valencia Raisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. . Henry Zander, GBNEBAL MERCHANT AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J. T, Ford and Oo i



< Public Notices Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT andOo'a ' DRAPERY STOCK BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at la o£d per yard bargains , ■ m; DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES BAd per yard - BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8s lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard ?BARGAINS IN . | ULSTERS. ST¥LISH ULSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. i BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST 3ARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE la per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. 11. (OliMßJfi, ! "THE CORNER.' B«EAI/IZ1TIO\ SAKE. i £750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. mHE TIME HAS COME AND WE ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALIZE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GREATLY (REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE SALE. "VT° TREASONABLE /~\I?FER DEFUSED. Xt SALS ON ..Friday, June 29, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W. W. SPENCERdCo, ARCADE HOUSE. 155



En te^tainme ntj?^_____ D D iH^f^fiT^g A L L AN EXTRAORDINARY EVEKT! For To-HTiyht Only. TO-NIGHT. GEAND HOLIDAY BILL. ST. JOHN'S PANTOMIME AND BURLESQUE GOMPA V, who Last Evening evoked a complete Furore of Enthusiasm, , will give THIS EVENING an Eatire Changre of BUI- Every Item New. Every Item Good. The Performance will coHslat of the great Operate Burlesque m Three Acts, FAITBT UP TO DATE/ Introducing the Aquatic Marvels THE BEAXJMONTS In an Entirely Few Act. New Dresses ! New Effects ! New Everthing! Prices to suit the times—Front seats 33, second seats 2s, back seats Is. Box Plan and Day Sales at Clark's, Tobacconist. ° y^ 1.0.0. F., M.TJ. LOYAL WATBBTON LODGE, No. 6458. THE above Lodge will celebrate its twelfth anniversary on TQE 16th AUGUST, 1894, WITH TEA, CONCERT, AND BALL. Tickets 2a. Ball 3s 6d. Newmans Drag will leave the Somerset Corner at 6 o'clock, returning after the ball. Fares 2s 6d. 7 163 a SHBURTON "CIOOTBALL pLUB The Annual Social of the above Club will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 17* Double Tickets, 2s 6d. Extra Lady, Is. j Gates' Band. 8 25 D. T. TODD, Hon. Sec. ~~~llLrT. Bullocfcr~~ "SATUBDAY, AUGUSfIiT 3479 Acres 2479 Shepherd's Bush Survey District. ~\/TR THOMAS BULLOCK has re- JxL ceived instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — R.S.s 28486, 28487. and 28497, contain ing m all 2479 Acres 2 Roods 35 Perches, situated m the Shepherds' Bush Survey District, partly culti vated, principally fenced with wire fences, and divided into paddocks watered by County water racefi. Good healthy sheep country. Terms at Sale. Sale at 1130. T. BULLOCF, 8*95 Auctioneer. Mr Alfred Harbison. 17. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by the Bailiff to the S,M. Court, will Sell BY PUBLIC AUC'JPION, AT HIS YARDS, on above date,— -I MARE. 1 COVERED VAN. -J SET HARNESS. SUNDRIES. 12 o'clock sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 8*79 Auctioneer. Mr D. Thomas. HINDS SALE. AUGUST 20, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS will have for Sale at the above fixture the fol lowing lines of Good Sheep, viz — Grand OROSSBREDHOGGETS OK("\ CROSSBRED HOGGETS. KClf\ Sound Mouth MERINO EWES OKJyJ iaLamb. 2 MERINO EWES m Lamb« OAA CROSSBRED EWES, four, six" Ov/LJ and eight-tooth, splendid linej m Lamb, Also, — Fat and Store Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs. D. THOMAS, 8f93 Auctioneer. T enaers. fHENDERS are invited for the Lease J_ for three years of R.S. 25476, con taining 100 Acres, situated some distance below the Springburn Railway Station, the property of T. Rogers, rent payable half-yearly m advance. Tenders receive! up to MONDAY, 27th inst. The highest tender not necessarily accepted. Further particulars on application. 8t94 T. BULLOCK. Public Notices. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A TRANSFER OF LICENSE, I JOSHUA WESTWOOD MATHEWS » of Clmstchurch, being the holder of of a Publican's License m respect of the house and premises situate, at Chertsey, and known as the Ohertsey Hotel, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashbnrton, on the sixth day of September, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to FINLAY CAMPBELL, my appointee. Dated the 13th day of August, 1894. 8 69 AFACT.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years to his life Jusb your try it. To be had from all Grocery.



jy)oKt I woutfs 1 forsake ratrlTherecanbe I INVIGORATING ■ fOf I CORDIAL Itllfji. c.Ve .V D^^^|fYoLrEs 170 UND, a young black and tan Collie Slut. Owner can have same by paying expenses, Enquire Mail office. 8 101 LOOK out for the Jubilee m Primitive Methodist Church Wednesday, August 29 -fortnight; from to-day. Great times expected. 8 100 FUBLIO^OTICK HAVING DISPOSED of my Butchery and Bakery Business at Rakaia, I request that all Accounts owing to me BE PAID to MR L. OXLEY before AUGUST 31. All Accounts unpaid after that date will be SUED FOR without further notice. HENRI PBIMMER, Rakaia. August 13,1891. B*Bo



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