visitors. The annual horse parade was held I on Saturday, Sept. 23rd, m Mona Square, Ashhurton, instead of on the show ground, your Committee anticipating by the change an increased attendance of the public and thereby a like improvement m the gate re ceipts. The entries received were the same as last year, viz., twenty, and the receipts at the gates show a slight increase, though this would have been considerably enhanced had the fences enclosing the square not ad mitted of inspection without paying en trance. We would especially draw atten tion to this matter for the incoming Com mittee's consideration. The annual exhibi tion of stock, produce, &c, was held on Oct. 27, and was pronounced a great success both as regards the very high quality of stock (especially sheep) and dairy produce exhibited, the great efficiency attained m agricultural implements, and the good at tendance from far and near, The number ot entries totalled 851, exceeding last; year by 41. The entry fees amounted to £159 14*, being £26 12a m advance of last year. Lhe gate money shows an advance, and amounted to £142 69. The Association has paid m prize moneys £396 4s Id, being more by £36 7s 7d than has ever been given. There has been, however, a small falling off m members' subscriptions, which amounts to £160 14s only. This is much to be regretted, and your Committee would especially appeal to all connected with agriculture or the raising of stock to endeavor to improve this state of things, not only by becoming mem bers, but also by taking a more lively in terest m the Association's objects and interests generally, which is year by year becoming more consolidated throughout New Zealand^ Y«ur Committee wiah especially to thank all those who so liberally con tributed towards the prize list, and to those members who kindly assisted m carry ing out our annual exhibition. Your Com mittee consider that especial thanks are due to the President, Mr D. Williamson, for his { kindness m devoting his time and attention to the interests of the Association and mem bers generally by representing us at the Con ference held m Wellington. The balance sheet showed the receipts for the year to have been- £634 19s, and the ex penditure £612 13s 2d, leaving a credit balance of £65 12s 7d. In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the chairman said tl at notwithstanding the depression and the bad times they had been passing through, the Association had made satisfactory progress during the year. He believed that this progress would be maintained throughout the coming year, and he had no doubt that if every individual member would strive his utmost, m furthering the interests of the Association such would be the case. He was sure there was no in stitution they had araong3b them which deserved their supporc more than the Agricultural and Pastoral Association did. He had been very much surprised the other day when a practical farmer told him that he did not think the Association did much good ; it did not improve the stock of the country very much. He {the speaker) told him that at any rate as long as the Association carried on successfully, they were sure of having the best stock m the district; brought forward,' where it would only take a man one day to see the whole good stock of the district and buy if he liked ; whereas otherwise he could spend twelve months riding round the country and then not see so much. Still, people who wished never had much diffi culty m finding excuses for shirking a duty. The subscription for the year was only a guinea, and he hoped that mpmbers would not. only pay up, but would come forward willingly to assist m carrying on the business of the Association, and also bring new members with them. Mr Bonifant seconded the motion.. Mr Stone rose to make a suggestion He thought the Association would do well to keep as near as possible to the adver tised time of deciding their events. He had waited to half-past four to see the leaping match at the last Show, and then bad to go away without seeing it. He also wanted to know what waa done with special prize money which was not allotted to anyone. The Secretary said he did aot know of any such ease. Mr Wtone said he had given a second prize of a guinea, and the person who ishould have received it had never seen it. It was pointed oub that an item on the balance sheet probably included Mr Stone's donation. The chairman said that an opportunity would be given to Mr Stone later on to brinsj up the matter. i Mr Stone referred to an item of £10 on the balance sheet for rent of shed. He* j considered that m the present condition of the Association they might well ereot a shed of their own. Mr Leadley brought up the question of the commission on members' subscrip tions. He thought it militated very much against the popularity of the Association that ten per cenb should be deducted from every member's subscrip tion for commission. He thought if the commission were deducted from new mem bers' subscriptions there could be no ob jection, but from the older members it was a different matter. Mr Bollock said that Mr Stone had raised an important matter which should be considered, He had said that a prize of certain money had been given. Had the Association given the money for another purpose ? Mr Rudolph Friedlander, as treasurer, said no. Mr Stone said Mr Donald McLean should have gob the prize, but did not. . Mr Max Friedlander thought that the matte* should be referred to the class stewards, who would know all about it. The motioa for the adoption of the report wafe then put and carried. ELECTION OF OFFICES S. Nominations for the position of Presi dent were then called for, and Mr W. M. ! Lyttleton was elected unopposed. Mr Leadley said that before proceeding with the election they would be only doing their duty m thanking the officers, and more particularly the President for his services at the conference. He thought they had been particularly fortunate m their last year's officers. He moved to that effect. Mr Max Friedlander seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Williamson thanked the members for the manner In which the vote had been accorded. He could juat say, to relieve Mr Lyttleton's mind, that the work he had had to do as President had been very small. The work had been done by the Secretary and Treasnrer, and it was they who had carried on the Asso ciation. He had been very willing but there had been very little left for him to do, aud he could assure Mr Lyttleton that •with efficient! officers the position would be an entire sinecure, - Messrs J- Shearer, T, Upton, A. S. j Chapman, and Max Friedlander were ejected Vice-Presidents. Mr Rudolph Friedlander, pursuanb to notice, moved that the present rule limit ing the number on the general Committee to twenty-four, be altered. Mr Cookson seconded the motion, Which was carried. Mr Thomas moved that thirty-two be the limit for this year. Mr Bullock suggested forty. Mr P. Williams and Mr J. Orr thought that if the Committee were elected accord- Ing to the rules, namely by ballot, only good men would be elected and twenty four would be sufficient. Mr Thomas' motion was then pub and carried.. The following were then elected the Committee :— Messrs Jameß Croy, Mur doch Bruce, Matthew Stitt, H tfoßendale, J StringfeUow, John Small, Thomas Tay lor, Charles Reid, Peter Williams, Thos. Digby, Robert Clarke, Robert Miller, Daniel McKendry, Denis McKendry. James Wallace, Fraak McCafferty, T Langley, D»vid Thomas, G Alingtor| Andrew McFarlane* Frank Peter, John pUnour, RHajt, Jiunea Brown, James

. Bishop, John Prebble. Joshua Tucker, J | Bland, E Oookson, Daniel McCornuck, & i Horsey. Treasurer—Mr Rudolph Fned > lander ; auditor—Mr J 0 Duncan. Horse Parade Committee — Messrs Matthew Stibb, John Small, Deuis MoKendty, and Peter Williams. FINANCIAL YEAR. It was decided that the next financial year end on the same date as hitherto. NEW MEMBBBS, Thirteen new members were elected. ATTENDANCE AND GATE MONEY. Mr Bullock said that at the Ohriot church Show, and he believed every other Show, information was given to the press showing the attendance and the gate mon«y received, fo that ib could be published the next morning. He thought the same should be clone here. Further than that, he thought the Commissioners should be asked to run trains at cheap rates on the branch lines—namely the Mount Somers and Methven lines—as well as the main lines. Last year there had been cheap rates on the main lines, but not on thf» branch lines ; and he thought it was the farmers m the outlying districts that were wanted at the Show. Mr Rudolph Friedlander said the in formation spoken of was always given to the reporters, and he believed if Mr Bullock had taken the trouble to read the county newspaper he would have found it there. As far as the railways were con cerned, the Committee had always done its utmost m trying to get concessions, THE TICKET BOXES, Mr Bullock brought up the matter of painting the ticket boxes. Mr Friedlander said the work was to ■, be done shortly, but hitherto the trouble had been a refractory Saleyards Committee, of which Mr Bullock was a member, ! ote marshal officers. Mr RJckman wished to draw attention to the management of the marshal officers at the show grounds. Last year either three or four pens of his sheep had not been shown to the judges, and he was quite sure that he lost a prize for his dog through their fault; and Mr Simpson could prove it, for the second prize ticket was nailed on to the dog. (Laughter) They might laugh, but if there was a thousand "of them they could not stop him. That second prize was nailed upon that dog. There were only two dogs m the class for cattle dogs. Mr Standish had said that that dog should have got the first p'riza, but anyway he didn't get it, He got the second prize, but the marshal did not bring the record card to the secretary, who had told him th^fc that was the proper day to bring the matter up. It was not for the value of the prize that he cared, but if the Association did not get better marshals, exhibitors would not exhibit. Mr Hugo Friedlander said that as the charge made by the last spsaker was a reflection on the work done by some officers of the Association, he did not think it should be so lightly overlooked aa it seemed it was going to be. In the first instance he would ask Mr Rickman if he was present when the judging was donei (Mr Rickman-—" No, 1 would not have been allowed to be.") Well, how can he come here and say his sheep was not pointed out to the judges? Did the marshals tell him they did not point our his sheep '( Mr Rickman, reflectively. " That's very true" ;but be would ask Mr Friedlander *' how did that ticket get pub on that Mr Friedlander "said they were at present talking about the sheep, and he had always found that those marshals had done their work well and conscientiously, and he did not think it right for anyone i to make a charge against them o!" not | hiving done their duty, without positive j proof of the truth of his facts. j Mr Rickman-—1 have the ticket to | show for it, and I cannot get the money i The secretary said he did not think there was a second award, beciuse he had no official rf"c >rd from the marshal. * Mr Friedlander said it was quite possible that some boy or somebody else had put the ticket there. If the judges i had not returned to the secretary the prize award, then no priz? was awarded. Mr Rickman —I think if you look at the newspaper reports you will see that my dog was awarded the second prize. Mr Leadley said the marshals' record was the only official record. Mr Thomas said that whatever the shortcomings of other officers might be, the marshals' work could be viewed with satisfaction. He had never known the work done better. It had been first class, and he thought that unless any gentle man was prepared with evidence, and brought forward that evidence, it would be much better that such charges were not brought, Mr Rickman—l am prepared to bring evidence. The Chairman asked if there was any more business, and none being suggested, the meeting closed.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. New South Wales Politics.

, .» : _ Sydney, July 31 Parliament has been summoned to 1 meet on August 7.

"The Times" on the Colonies.

■ —♦ Cheap Money, i London, July 31 " The Times," m a leading article,' congratulates the Australian colonies on the returning prosperity and show of surpluses. It considers the proposed loans must be judged each on its own merits ; and if the proposal of the New Zealand Treasurer to extend the late Mr Ballance's policy of lending money to settlers at a cheap rate of interest, was successful, its importance could hardly be exaggerated, as it seems likely to settle one of the most pressing j social questions. The writer thinks, j however, that the utmost caution is j needed m dealing with the qnestion.

LABOR.

; ♦__ «r Sydney, July 31 j The shearing difficulty is spreading i m the north-western district. The men have already struck m one shed, and those m another are expected to go out when all is ready to begin shearing. (Received August 1, 11.40 am.) Sydney, August 1. A number of free laborers were taken from a shed and held prisoners by unionists m the Wilcannia district. (Received Aug. 1, noon.) Brisbane, Aug. 1. The Assembly unanimously carried a motion affirming that the time has arrived to pass legislation preventing labor strikes. The Premier supported the proposal. Adelaide, Aug. 1. The labor party m the Assembly disapproved of the action of Govern ment m withholding long service in creases from the police, and recom mitted the Salaries Bill With the aid of the Opposition, and defeated the Go vernment by 25 to 23 upon the inser tion of a clause guaranteeing the in crease.

The Trouble in Corea.

Lond N July 31. The Chinese Government has ordered 15,000 tons of tinned beef from America. The Japanese will not interfere j with Chinese maritime Customs laws , m Corea. The Japanese officers on the war ships on *three occasions offered to | $aye Captain Goldsworthy and the crew of the Japanese transport, and stated they had been ordered to sink the vessel, but the captain declined to surrender the vessel. Japan has refused American media tion, "The Daily Telegraph" says that the Chinese Legation notifies that the sunken transport Kawshung flaw the British flag. The Chinese also assert that the vessel was sunk prior to war being declared. Reports from Shanghai state the Japanese sunk the ironclad Chinhuxen and two cruisers on Monday last after a hot fight, All able bodied Chinamen are de barred from leaving the Empire.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, July 30. Sir W. KayeShuttleworth, Secretary to the Admiralty, replying to Mr B. T. Gourley m the House of Commons, denied the statement of .an anonymous writer that H.M.S. Curacoa on the Australian station was unseaworthy. In replying to a question m the House of Commons, the Secretary to the Admiralty stated he was not aware that the crews of H.M. ships Curacoa, Lizard, and Rapid were aggrieved at their detention on the Australian sta tion. July 31. Sir W. V. Harcourt, leader m the House of Commons, intends to move that the closure m the Evicted Tenants Bill be enforced m various sections, so as to provide for the passage of the measure by August 9.

THE MIOWERA A GROUND

(Received August 1, 10 50 a.m.) London, July 31. The Miowera, which is now on an excursion trip m the north of Europe, is aground at Askervold, on the coast of Norway, and the passengers had to be landed on an inhabitated island.

RESIGNED

1^- 1 London, July 3f. The directors of the Oity of Mel bourne Bank have resigned owing to the dismissal of Mr Prouse, the manager. _______

A DEFICIT

Received August 1, 11.40 a.m.) Melboubnb, August 1. The Budget shows the revenue has fallen £843,000 below the estimate, while the expenditure has only been reduced £174,000. leaving a deficit for the year of £665,000. Ihe Treasurer pi-oposes to ask the House to pass an income tax next year, and impose a new tariff on the recommendation of the Tariff Commission. Instead of carry ing forward the deficit Government intend to issue half a million Treasnry bonds, and propose to pay off the defi cienc) 7 m yearly instalments of a quarter of a million. j

A Strong Argument.

(Received Aug. 1, noon.) Bosart, Aug. 1. A scene occurred m the Assembly j last night through Mr Mac Donald making some remarks which Mr Gil more erroneously interpreted to mean that he had come to the colony as a convict. He struck Mr Mac Dona Id m the face.

NEW AUSTRALIA.

London, July 30. j Gilbert Casey, one of the new Aus-1 tralians who has returned from Para- j quay, asserts that the cclonists are j satisfied with the position, and are j gradually developing their holdings, He denies that there is any distress among them. __

A STORM PREDICTED

Brisbane, July 31 Mr Wragge reports that a storm system is approaching New Zealand from the South Indian ocean.

The following are the vital statistics for Ashburton for July:—Births, 29 ;■ deaths, 10; marriages, 5. Letters from places beyond the colony, addressad as under, were received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of May, and are still unclaimed : —Andrew McFarlane, G. Warren.

TH6 ASHBORTDiS ftUAftDlAfi t WEBNRBDAI, AtlftttSi? 1, 18S4



-GREAT SALE OF Kdw nil, Bennett*, A Co'fl Btocl£# AT BEATH'S. — TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS — NEW SEASON'S COSTUMES FROM 3a 114 to 25s 6d —Former Prices 5s lid to 87s 6d. All Wool Amazon Cloth, doable width Heavy Melton Cloths, m l^AmM m Navy, Brown and Maroon J * Navy, Cardinal, Petunia, Brown, Green, 11AAj , Black, Is lid per yard—Former Strong Inverness Serges, «pW wmr" price 2a lid Former price li 3J« -CLOTHING- Men's Strong Tweed Suits 19a 6d— Men's Strong Leather Shirtt 2i«4*f Former price 28s ftd Former price 3s 64 Men's Kaupji Tweed Suits 22s 6d— Men's All «Vool Undet-flaniwta 3a 6d-? Former prise 32s 6d Former price 4s 3d . Men's Kaiapoi Saddle Trousers 14s lid Men's Kaiapoi Knitted Socks 11*4— Former price 21s Former price Is 3d Men's Strong Tweed Trousers 5s lid Boys' Tweed Suite from 3s lid, upwttdt Former price 8s M GREAT REDUCTIONS) Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Flannel. m ) lettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Toweb, KTO. EYER^THINcT KEDUCED, G. L. BEATH & 00, TANORED STREET Special Attractive Sale OF , Dr>pVr!y, Clothinjg and Boots. COMMENCING, SATURDAY JUNE 23, FOR ONE MONTH. 73 pair j Blankets reduced to 10s 6d and 12s 6d 87 Men's Kaiapoi Suits at 25s 6d worth 32s 6d I TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLi' REDUCED 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Dress Goods, double width, from Is Colonial Flannel 8d per ynrd Flannels, good quality, from 3sd Ladies' Boots from 2s per j)»l Ladies' Slippers from Is 3d pei pair tfreat Rediictions m Every Depart mevt. Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251 b 2s, 501 b3s lO^d, Baking fioda 3d per lb l'OOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2f d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca lfd finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues 10dI per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2^d per lb 4|dperlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles s|d per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb| Neaves' Food lid perjtin Safety^ Matches 3d per packet ALLIOTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents'for Mandarin and Tiger Teaepand "Blue Bell Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE YARMOUTH OILSKINS THE BURNING QUESTION OF THE DAY. TTTHERE TO GET AN OILSKIN THAT WILL NED HER CRACK NOR SPLIT ? WHY, AT THE SOLE AGENT*?, MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE.



Miss i arson, MUSIC TEACHER, BEGS to intimate that she has re moved to William Street, off 1 Wakanui Road, and opposite Mr Homer sham's, where she will be happy to meet her pupils, and intending pupils for Pianoforte or Organ. For terms and farther particulars apply to Mrs Robert Aicorn, Havelock Street. 7 183 150 Acres Turnip Land to let for crop of Oats, T. BULLOCK. 0, DIGJBY, 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) 73:158 East Street, Ashburfcon. HEALTH TEA is more eoonomica 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. Hbtsrv zSandkr, Autho rised Agent. FATHERS, MOTHERS, Sisters, Brothers. A SAVING OF SEVEN TO TEN SHILLINGS IN THE (£) POUND, By Attending the GREAT CLEARING SALE Now Being Held m SAUNDEBS' BUILDINGS, Opposite RAILWAY STATION. A. LAWRIE, HAVING purchased from the Trustees of Mr Robert Alcorn the well as sorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Hoisery, Drapery, Boots, Groceries, Crockery, and Ironmongery, at such a large discount off the cost price— enables him—and he Is fully determined — to sell to the public at prices hitherto un« known m Ashburton. The Goods, one and all, are of First Glass Quality, and no rubbish will be offered. The following few lines quoted will suffice to show the reductions made. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 15s 6d, reduced to 10a 6d. Men's best Saddle Tweed Trousers 21s, reduced to 15s 6d, Men's Mole Trousers 83 6d, reduced to 5s 91 Men's Tweed Coats 18s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d ; 255, reduced to 15s. Men's Waterproof Coats 32s 6d reduced to 7s ; 37s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d. Men's Suits 40s reduced to 21s ; 455,, reduced to 32s 6d ; 655, reduced to 40a. All Wool Shirts 8a 6d, reduced to 6s ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s ; 11s 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. BLANKETS. 10 x 4—White 183 6a, reduced to 13s 6d. 10 x 4—Superior 22s 6d, reduced to 16s 6d. ! 11 x 4~Grey 27s 6d, reduced to 20s 6d. BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 14a 6d, reduced to 11s 61; 13s Gd, reduced to 9s 6d ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Wafcertights 153 6d, re reduced to lls ; 16s 6d, reduced to 13s. Girls' Morocco Boots 7s, reduced to 4s 9d. Women's Calf Boots (lace) 12s 6d, r« , duced to 9s 6d. Women's Strong Kip Lace Boots 9a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d. All other Goods equally reduced m price. GROCERIES—COST PRICE, CROCKERY at English Landed Cost Price. The above wil how the Genuineness of this Groat Sale. Don't mistake the address, A. LAWRF, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Oppooeite Railway Station



Tenaers. "tenders. | TfcTANTED, Tenders for Cutting 180 Chains of Gorse Fence. Particulars at Mail Office. WRIGHT. rPENDERS are invited for the Grazing X until June 1, 3895, of E.S.B 26727 and 26859—347 Acres—Wakanui Plains, lately m the occupation of Mr A. Hight j to be recfcived by the undersigned up to TUESDAY NEXT, August 7. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 81 T. BULLOOK, Agent. LOYAL ORANGE LODGE, No. 23, THE Annual Meeting of the Loyal Orange Lodge, No. 23, will be held on THURSDAY, August 2, at 8 p.m. business : Election cf Officers and General > S. NELSON, 7 174 Secretary. ~WESLEYAN FOREIGN MISSION ANNIVERSARY. mHE REV, J. WATSON, of New 1 Guinea, will Lecture on "New Guinea Life" m the Wesleyan Church To-Morroir (WEDNESDAY EVENING), to commence at 8 o'clock. The Lecture will be illustrated by Lime liffht Views of New Guinea scenery, etc Collection at the close. 7 176 "BUSINESS NOTICE, HAVING given my Bakery Business to my sons, I beg to thank the Inhabitants of Ashburton for their liberal patronage for the last six years, and to solicit a continuence of the same for them. P. HANRAHAN, Triangle Bakery. i —. . —- . i O EFERRING to che Above, we hope I *- *> by strict attention to business and by selling only Good articles, to merit a fair share of public patronage and support. L. HANRAHAN. «. HANRAHAN, Aahburton, July 31, 1894. , 7 181 I CAN GIVE, during August, an increased price for Carcase Pork— 1201bs to 1801bs. 7*173 DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. To iliearers. -jl/TESSRS AOLAND, DUDLEY & Co., 142 Cashel street, Corner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from the Fas toralists 1 Union, are now i ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR i. AUSTRALIA 100 Shearers Wanted. TERMS 20^ per Hundred, Hand 17s per hundred, Machine Steamers will leave Lyttelton on the Bth August. FREE PASSAGES GRANTED FROM LYTTELTON TO SHED. Early application necessary. Full particulars and copies of agree ment to be seen at the offices of the undersigned. ACIAND, DUDLEY & CO. 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street. 7 162



Itavoliiil«o, Revolution. Use Black Ball Coal, mHE CLEANEST, CHEAPEST, and BEST GOAL m the Market. BEATS ALL OTHERS BY A SAVING OF S5 PER CENT. Is Equal to Westport for Heat, but does not consume so quickly. ONCE USED, ALWAYS USED. W. H. COLLINS St. CO SOLE AGENT, BLACK BALL COAL COMPANY, Limitkd. i f Royal Insurance Company j Grey Valley Coal Company AGENTS FOB jSES^eptISSSaL»MIM M.nWpiec iMcKenzies Fnrniture Renovator b. Anderson, BOOT W AKEHO US E, ? EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS rpHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock m 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 Our CULUJNIgg A RANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Every Description of Boots and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanihip ay v GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. ANDBESOISr, BOOT MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repaiks Done Same Day as Brought



Public Notices. LOOK! LOOK! JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OP i 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 WHAT WE SAY:— Rollitt's Supreme Roller Flour —251bs 2s, 501bs 3s lO|d, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid Wliite Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2fd perlb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Bice, 2fd per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neave's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Sap-0, 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 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s 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, 121bs 12s 5d Corn Flour, Brown's, 3^d per r>, 121bs 3s 4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles for 11s 5d New Currants, 3jd per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71b tins, 3s 6d Raisins, washed, 4|d per lb Sultanas, 4f d per lb Baking Hoda, 3d perlb, s|lbs Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Tine Salt, Icwt 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 ORR & GO.- ASHBURTON HENRY ZAHDER. Starvation Prices. - PRICE LIST - Slriet 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 2f d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas If d per lb Best Japan Rice 2|d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd per It) Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7Jd dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4^d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin I 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per I box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea m the World. Jam, assorted, m 21b bottles, Is per bottle I Red Herrings Is dozen J Sardines, large tins, Sd 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 s - CASH is wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money m Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered; Henry Zander, GENEBAL MERCHANT AND * DIREOJ IMPORTER.



Entertainments. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. This Amiiitai* Social of the above Brigade, will be held m the ODDFELLOWS 1 HALL, ON Wednesday, August Ist (Arbor Day). Double Ticket 2s 6d. Commence at 8 p m. | 7 64 . "" LOYAL WATERTON LODGE, No. 6458. ]P HE above Lodge will celebrate its | twelfth anniversary on TEE 16th AUGUST, 1894, WITH. TEA, CONCEBT, AND BALL. Tickets 2s. Ball 3a 6d. Newmans Drag will leave the Somerset Corner at 6 o'clock, returning after the ball. Fares 2s 6d. 7 168 ißrand Concert. ODDFELLOWS' fI'ALL. ASHBVRTON. -*-*- FRIDAY, AUGUST JU-^ TOWN Section 60, \ Acre Kermode Street, ofFera for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. 1. xJUJbJuUIvtV. TO LEl—Commodious premifeßs, E»st Street, recently occupied by Mr Walker as Cycle Works. BVLU>CK , ,



] DOLLAR CIGARETTES.—3d. No (holders or photos—Hekky Zandek, I Wholesale agent.