COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary meeting of the Ashburton County Council was held to-day. Present — Messrs Hugo Friedlander (chairman), 0. J. Harper, Donald Williamson, Edward Richards, and Duncan Cameron. chairman's statement, The Chairman's statement was read as follows: The treasury has advised the payment ofj£26 to the Council's credit, being the first payment of rent on reserve at the Rangitata traffic bridge, this amount to be devoted towards the maintenance of the said bridge. Advices of payments on account of subsidies for the year are placed on the table for the information of the Council. The Coldstream and Anama Road Boards not striking a rate, application has been made to the Govern ment for the subsidy due to this Council on the rate struck by it and payment on account of Coldstream Road Board has been made. The Minister of Justice informs the Council that the matter of appointment of Returning Officers for the licensing elections by the local bodies will be one dealt with in the Licensing Bill now being prepared. Answers from j Messrs Maslin and McLachlan, M.H.R.'s, I to the Council's lttter on the above subject will also be read to day. The annual balance-sheet for the year ending March 31 last, having been re ceived from the Auditor-General, as approved of, the annual meeting to con sider the same will be held after the ordinary meeting. The Wakanui Creek Commictee have met since last meeting and will present their report. The Government has forwarded for the Council's perusal a copy of the Noxious Weeds Bill which will be considered at this meeting; each member has been furnished with a copy. THB ACTON IRRIGATION SCHEME. Mr W. Allan waited on the Council with respect to a letter be had received from Mr Burnett, resident engineer of the rail ways, stating that his company would be held responsible for any damage done to the bridge through the proposed irriga tion works intake. The chairman stated that while in Wel lington he had Interviewed the Commis sioners on the matter, and they had stated that from Mr Burnett's statement it appeared that he was merely protecting the railway interests. They had no in tention of throwing any obstacles in the way of the scheme, but were prepared to afford all the facilities they could to assist ib. He did not think Mr Allan would have anything to fear from the action of the Commissioners. Mr Allan said that what he wanted was a definite statement from the Commis sioners as to what they would consider damage. Otherwise the next fresh of the river might cause damage for which the company might be held responsible. Mr Baxter said that he could not see how under ordinary circumstances the proposed small stream could cause any damage. Mr Allan asked It the Council would take half the responsibility. "*■ * The chairman said he did not think they would, as the scheme was for the company's benefit. Mr Allan pointed out that indirectly ifc was a county matter. The company were being asked to put themselves under the heel of the Railway Commissioners and that they were not prepared to do. The chairman asked if Mr Allen would be willing to have the work done under the supervision of the railway engineer. Mr Allan said he woild, so long as it ireed the company from responsibility. The Chairman said that the Council would forward this suggestion to the Commissioners. engineers' report. The Engineers' report was readj as follows:— Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Water Supply. —The service for this district duting the month of July has been kept up very satisfactorily. A tew chains of che auxiliary channel was, for want cf time, left un cleaned during the period of last half yearly overhaul, hut this will be finished on Tuesday or Wednesday next, when water will be shut off for the purpose. The willow planting at intake of O'Shea's Creek has been completed, Ashburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— During the recent frosty weather the races in the upper division of the district were blocked with ice and »now, this caused a little irregularity for a few days, but all is clear now- The supply in Lagmhor creek is, as yet, sufficient for the wants of the Fiemington, Ashton, and Waterton dis tricts, but there 1b no saying how long this may continue, and bhe sooner an arrange ment is completed, for either utilising the previously existing supply at Weaterfleld or the alternative scheme reported on last month, the better. The accompanying letter from Messrs Beswick and Harris on this subject contains a specific offer in terms of your request, and my memo is annexed. Proposed Enlargement of Main from South Ashburton River.—As requested by you, I wrote to the various owners along the line of main Tor their consent. The replies of greater t number of them are annexed; the others will probably arrive to-day. Service for Proposed Village Settlement at Ruapuna.—l cannot report fully on this subject till I obtain further data, but af fcer communicationr with the Commissioner of " Crown Lands will be prepared to do so. Cemetery Site for Ruapuna.—l find the best form for this plot of one acre will be a road frontage of four chains with a depth of 2* chains at the North-West corner of reserve 2586. County Bridges.—Considerable repairs have been executed on North Ashburton bridge recently, and some minor repairs on other bridges. North Approach, Stock Bridge, Rangitata, —In order to lessen damage to the bridle path in the terrace by sheep, it would be advisable to make a separate tTack for the sheep alongside of fence line at a cost of two pounds or so. County Plantations.—Tenders will be placed before you to-day for fencing material for North Mayfield, etc.; hut as no reply has yet been received from the Lands Department sanctioning the exchanges, these should be held over till such reply is obtained. The planting of strip of reserve ! 173 will be commenced immediately. The ] fences on several of the unlet planted blocks . will have to be cut soon and gorse grubbed, | These are mostly situated between Chertsey and Hinds, and the total cost would be about £45. I presume it would he well to let the work in small sections. I beg to annex two tenders for grubbing gorse on unlet portion of Springburn tramway reserve. Thinning Gum Plantations. —The only two which should he taken in hand at present are the Windeimere plantations, part reserve 1782 and 2816. north-west of Winslow, and work can be done by contract or otherwise, as the Council may decide. Acton Irrigation Main.—A fortnight j would saffj.ce to complete the earthwork of . the Main, but a "question has arisen re intake, at the instance of the Railway. Department, which Mr Allan thinks may' affect, or probably stop, the further progress of the works, and it is his intention to interview the Council on the subject to-day,

LEAVE OP ABSENCE.

Mr J, Johnston apologised for non attendance on the ground of ill-health. WI^TEKfIEIiB KAOB. Messrs Beswick and Harris, solipttors, wrote for Mrs Rassler, agreeing to Ub the water-rights for £\2 a year, the Council fcodeepen the race if required j or at £15 a year, Mrs Reasler to deepen the racej or to sell the water rights should an offer be raado which she could entertain. It was decided to accept the second offer,

WATER SUPPLY.

The Raapuna village settlers' water supply was allowed to stand over for the present.

RUAPUNA CLMETERY SITE-

The Engineer's suggestion regarding |he JRuapuaa oeraetery site was agreed to.

>- TEVKRPB The tenders for fencing were left In the hands of the Chairman. PLANTATIONS AND GORSE 9KUBBING. It was decided that tenders be called for plantation work, and for gorse grubbing on the Springburn tramway j reserve, and that the matter be left m the I hands of the Chairman with power to act Letters were received from Messrs Watsou and Milton offering on certain conditii ns to lease two Council reserves which were overrun with gorse, the lessees to clear the gorse. It was decided to inform the applicants that as the re serves mentioned were under the control of the Road Board they should apply to the Road Board. WAKAKUI CREEK COMMITTEE. The Chairman on behalf of the Waka nul Creek Coxnmiitee asked that the re port stand over until next meeting. This was agreed to. ACCOUNTS, The monthly accounts were passed for . payment. GRAVEL RESERVES. A motion was carried affirming that the Council cannot maintain fences or grub gorse on gravel reserves, and that the account of the Wakanui .Road Board of £2 8s be returned with a copy of the above resolution. NOXIOUS WEEPS BILL. A copy of the Noxious Weeds Bill was laid on the table, and the Council was m vited to make suggestions concerning it.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE WAR IN THE EAST.

The Sinking* of the Ki>w*l»ang\

Declaration of War.

-R«p«»rt*d Ch invite Successes,

London, August 1. Japan has notified to the Powers that war has been declared, and Lnrd Kimberley, Secretary of State to the British Foreign Office, has informed the various embassies of the fact. August 2. The survivors of the Chinese trans port Kowshung, including Captain HannekiD, a German military officer, declare that the Japanese cruiser Maniwha boarded and ordered the Kowshung to follow, though it was pointed out that the Japanese were warned that the British flag was flying. The troops on the transport threatened to kill the officers if the summons were obeyed, and Captain Hannekin ex plained the position to the officers of the Japanese warship. The latter took little heed of the explanation and signalled for those on board to quit the vessel. Finding the demand not obeyed, the Maniwha fired a torpedo at the Kowshung, with disastrous effect, and on the vessel sinking machine guns were directed on the troops struggling m the water. The Chinese troops fought heroically to the last and even, fired on a few of their 'comrade's^who attempted to escape from the Kowshung by swimming. It is alleged that the Japanese warship made no attempt whatever to save life. The Japanese official account is totally at variance with the above, and declares that a treacherous attempt on the part of the Chinese cruiser Ching nen to torpedo the Maniwha provoked xhe conflict. Nine Chinese transports with troops have left Chefoo for Corea. Heavy guns are being mounted at the forts m Taku. It is believed that a European military officer is assisting the Chinese. Shanghai, August 1. The Japanese Government assert that negotiations for peace through Great Britain were nearly concluded when China demanded that Japan should withdraw the whole of her ships from the Chinese ports, otherwise they would declare war. They also assert that the flying of the British flag on board the Kowshung was merely a ruse. The Chinese repulsed the Japanese inland, near Chemulpo, with heavy Loss.. Received August 3, 10 30 a.m.) Sjjanghu, Augusb 2 The Chinese Minister leaves Tokio tomorrow. Thirteen warships have left Chefoo. There is a report here that eight Russian ironclads, with troops on I board, have left Valadivostock with sealed orders. Twenty thousand Chinese troops have entered Corea by way of Man churia, The Japanese lost two thousand killed m the attack on Yachan.

FATAL BOATING ACCIDENT.

London, Augusb 2. By tbeupsetting o£ a pleasure boat at Barmouth, m North Wales, ten persons were drowned.

FIRE

Chicago, August 2. A fire destroyed a number of ware bouses, doing two million dollars worth of damage.

JEWELLERY THEFT

London, August 2. Burglars stole ten thousand pounds worth of jewellery from the Princess SoetikofFs residence at Slough.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, August 2 Owing to the absence of opposi tion the Evicted Tenants' Bill is making rapid progress through Committee. The Radical party gave a banquet to Sir W. Vernon Harcourt. He made no reference to the rumors of his in tention to resign.

THE PENNY POST.

London, August 1. The New South Wales Government has instructed the Agent-General to repudiate Mr Henniker Heaton's action with respect to the penny post.

The Loan and Mercantile

Lqjsdosj, August 1 The new Directors of the New Zea land Loan and Mercantile Agency Company decline to withdraw their opposition to the proposal that they should provide the costs involved m prosecuting the old Directors man attempt to recover the amount of dividends paid out o£ capital. (Received August 3, 10.30 am.) London, August 2. At the statutory meeting of the l&oan and Mercantile Qorn,p^ny Mr Martin reijte.r&fced the new Board's intention to pursue a cautious and economical policy.

THE MIOWERA AGROUND.

London, August 1. Lloyd's are sending tugs to save the Miowera, but it is feared it may be found necessary to abandon her.

THE ANARCHISTS.

■■' —-♦ London, August 1. Cantwell and Quinn, two Anarchists who suggested the assassination of the Royal family, have been sentenced to six months' imprisonment each. Pakis, August 2 Santo's trial has begun at Lyons. Immense precautions were taken to prevent disorder.

New South Wales Politics.

IBE. If £ W AIJCIVXSTA'X' Sydney, August 2 Mr G. H. Keid will probably com plete the formation of the new Cabinet ! to-aight. It is understood that the following will be the allotment:— Premier and Treasurer, Mr G. H. Reid ; Colonial-Secretary, Mr J. F. Brunker; Public Works, Mr J. H. Young; Public Instruction, Mr J, Garrard,*; Mines Department, Mr Sydney Smith; Lands, Mr J; H. Carruthers; Justice Mr A. J. Gould ; Postmaster-General, Mr J. Cook (late leader of the.labor partie) ; Attorney-General, Mr G. B. Simpson; Vice-Prssident, Mr W. H, Suttor, M.L.O. The only appointment m doubt is that of Mr Brunker. If he declines, this will render some alteration m the port folios necessary. London, August 1. The " Daily Chronicle "thinks that Mr Reid is likely to give New South Wales a strongly progressive Govern ment]

The wretched weather has sadly inter fared with the plans of Messrs Bowman and Son, whose extensive tale of drapery, etc., was advertised for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Country people are not fond of driving m wet weathei if they can at all avoid it, and she would have been a very bargain-hungry house wive who would have faced to-day's rain to be pre sent at the sale, so that) the auctioneers have been compelled to pestpone. As there ara always some country friends m town on Saturday the Messrs Bowman have decided to sell .to-morrow carrying the sale over Monday and Tuesday. The goods, we are assured, are really sub stantial stuff, "made to wear and not to sell," as the agent puts it, and the auctioneers are of opinion that a visic to the Arcade will repay the visitor. Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy nevek fails m permanently curing rehuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, on bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box: 234, Dunedin.

Tfiß ASHfetmTOB &TJABDIAK t FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 1894.



~~Publl'6~~Notioe~ I*lewellyn Owen, PIANOFORTE, SIN3IKG, HARMON i THM Second Term will commence May 7. Vacancies fcr four pupils. Office hours 4 to 5 p.m. daily. ARCADE CHAMBERS, Ashburtoh, N.B—An experienced Pianoforte Tuner always at hand. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. SALE OF DRAPERY. MESSRS BOWMAN & SON will Commence a Large Sale of Drapery, T«- IfOrro W, (Saturday.) Positive Unreserved Sale. Large assortment of useful goods. Sale afc Twelve sharp. Terms at sale. 8-10 > _ 1 K(~\ Acres Turnip Land to let for crop LO\J ofOals, T. BULLOCK, TO LET—Commodious premises, East Street, recently occupied by Mr Walker as Cycle Works. T. BULLOCK, I~~CAN ~ GIVE, during August, an increased price for Carcase Pork— 1201ba to 1801ba. 7*173 DA.VID THOMAS, Ashburton. Miss Carson, MUSIC TEACHER, BE&S 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 term? and further particulars apply to Mks Rojsekt Aiqorn, Eavelock Street. Ii? 3 TOWN Section 60, £ Acre Kermode Street, offers for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. T. BULLOCK. To iliearers. TfJTESSRS AOLAND, DUDLEY & Co., 142 Caahel street, Coiner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from the Pas toraliats' Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR AUSTRALJ4 tOO Shearers Wanted. TERMS -203 per Hundred, Hand 17s per hundred, Machine



LEAVING ASHBURTON. >^___—— Great Slaughter of Drapery for the INext Three Weeks. — '-■ — HAVING DECIDED TO LEAVE ASHBURTON at the end of this month, I will give the people of Ashburton the GREATEST BARGAINS they have erst hid for the NEXT THREE WEEKS, so as to save coat of removal. Terms CASH OSTIjY. , All Accounts owing are requested to be paid at once. «®° Sale Commences SATURDAY, AUGUST 4. DESIRABLE FAMILY RESIDENCE FOR SALE. S. W.ALCORN 86 BAST STREET. AgHBURTON. \ ' f ' -GREAT SALE OF Edwards, Bennetts, A Co'a Stock* AT BEAT H'S — TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS mm t NEW SEASON'S COSTUMES FROM 3s lid to 25*6 d —Former Prices 5s lid to 87s 6d. All Wool Amazon Cloth, double width Heavy Melton Cloths, in \.» __. * IN Nary, Brown and Maroon/ °*a P^ * Navy, Cardinal, Petunia, Brown, Green, Black, Is lid per yard—Former Strong Inverness Serges, Now Iljd-* price 2s lid Former price Is 3|d -CLOTHING- Men's' Strong Tweed Suits 19s 6d— Men's Strong Leather Shirts 2s 6d-* Former price 26s 6d Former price 3a 6d Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s Bd— Men's All vVool Under-flannels 3s 6d— Former prise 32s 6d Former price 4s 3d | Men's Kaiapoi Saddle Trousers 14s lid Men's Kaiapoi Knitted Socks ll£d— | Former price 21s Former price Is 3d Men's Strong Tweed Trousers 6a lid Boys' Tweed Suite from 3a lid, upward* Former price 8s 6d GREAT REDUCTIONS) Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Flannel- I in J lettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Towels, | ETC. f EVER-£TdI^G~ REDUCED, ! a. L. BEATS & CO., TANCRED STREET, • Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. i '—"t — ■ — j Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per ewt. bag '< 251b 2s, 501b 3s IOJd, Baking goda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs Hs* Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2|dper lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3fd per lb Finest Sago, and Tapioca lfd Finest New Raisins (cleaned) per lb 4^d per lb Sheep Tongues IOdJ per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2|d per ib 4fdperlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, per lb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d lb| Neayes' Food lid perjtin SafetyJMatches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODSIAT^'ORRESPONDING PRICES* "■■■'■ '■ 0 /"CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole. Agents forjMandarin and Tiger Teasjfand "Blue Bell _Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE YARMOUTH OILSKIS9 THE BDENING QUESTIO^OF THE DAY. TTTHERE TO GET AN OILSKIN THAT WILL . NED HER..CRACK, NOR SPLIT? i i ' ■ WHY, AT THE SOLE APENT<?, MITCHELL & TURNER KAIAPOI HOUSE. "IyrOHEY TO LEND on approved 0, DIGBY, m v m c,..,,u„ **■ Tnwpst Current TN thanking his old friends and ton Freehold Security, a. Lowest current j^ Bupport in the past, begs to notify that he intends resuming. I fl. C. ORBELL, his former badness a* a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Best 103 Solicitor, Ashburton. Quality at reasonable prices to merit their IUJ izz^l — ■ further favors and support. IV O Stimulant has given so much favor O. DIGBY, with the Natives as Health Tea. (Next H. Zahber's) It must be good ; ask your Grocer forlt. | East Street, Ashburton. 1 Wholesale ageat. J a- BUW^OK-



Publics Notices. Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Co's DRAPERY STOCK BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at la o£d per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH CASHMERES Bid per yard BARGAINS m BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8s lid BARGAINS IN f LANNELLETTEfe. FLANNELLETTESS from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN ULSTERS. STSTLISH OLSTERS from 2s lid BARGAINS ■ ■ ,m '■■ '. ;■; BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS | IN ; HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE la per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. H. COLLIER, MTHE CORNER.' REALIZATION BAfcJE. £750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. fpHE TIME HAS COME AND WE ABE NOW COMPELLED TO REALIZE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WILL 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. "^O -OEASONABLE /~\FFER | Ol FUSED. SALE ON Friday. June 20, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W. W. SPENCER & Go, ARCADE HOUSE, 155



Public Notices. HENRY ZANDER ■ Starvation Prices. i .— PBICE IL.IST — L , FOB, ' Itrict Cash Only, ■ until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Koller 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 perlb ' , Eleme Eaisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4fd per lb ! Fine White Sago If d per lb White Flake Tapioca lfd perlb Split Peas lfd per lb Best Japan Rice 2Jd per lb Com Flour (Brown's) 3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and Hay's Safeties 7£d dozen j Vinegar Is 6dper gallon I Valencia Eaisins 4|d per lb I, 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 Eed Herrings Is dozen Sardine^ 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 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 Chtistchurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENEEAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER. LOOKJ LOOK! JOHN OUR & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OP GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEltf we say we are selling Cheaper than any House m Ashburton, one glance at the following prices will convince everyone that we | MEAN W HAT WES A.V :— Kollitt's Supreme Koller Flour -—251bs 2s, SOlbs 3s 10|d, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14b ! 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 Eice, 2Jd per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neaye's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Sapo, Tapioca, and Split Peas, If iper lb 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 2el per Ik 121bsl2s 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 v, 121bs3s4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, X 12 bottles for Us 5d Kew Currants, 3f d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71b tins, 3s 6d Kaisins, washed, 4Jd per lb Sultanas, 4}d per lb Baking F.oda, 3d perlb, s|lbs Is 31bs c£ our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine Salt, Icwt bags, 5s 1000 Vestas 5d a box, 4s lOd dozen TEA.~I"EA- 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 & CO, ASHBURION



Mr T. Bullock. ___y saturdayTaugost i. AN IMPROVED FARM,. OF - 334 acre s, '384 NEWLANDS. MR T. BULLOCK will sell the above by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— , R,S. 26726. containing 384 acres 2 roods 32 perches, Newlands, Wakanui Plains. . , Jfc is divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered with county water races, and mostly m English grasses. There is a farm House and other Improvements, suitable for a family man, being close to a school. Easy Terms. Further particulars on application, Sale at 11-30 a m. "tTbullook, 7+152 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 11. T.S's. 1247 and 1248, corner of Griggand Burnett Streets, West. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived in&tructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account of whom it may concern. . T.S's. 1247 and 1248 as above, on which is erected a Loose box and Trap house, etc. The sections are nicely fenced with a well grown macro csrpa fence, Nice site for private residence. Sale at 11.30/ B+B T. BULLOOK Mr D. Thomas. __ ~"CLEAEING SALfI. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr Johit White to Sell by Public Auction at HIS FARM AT FLEMINGTOF, OK WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1894, the Whole of his Live and Dead Stock, consisting of— IOA Six-tooth Crossbred Ewes, XO\J mm i am b to Border Leicester rams 0 Milk Cows, 4 young Cattle 1 gj Sows m Pig, 13 Porkers and 10 Slips 4 Draught Horses, 1 Gelding, 1 Pony O Farm Drays, Trap and Harness , Leading and Shaft Harness, 1 Mc- Cormick String Binder, 1 Doable furrow Plough, 1 Single-Furrow Plough, Block and Tackle, 1 Set j six-leaf Harrows, 1 Set four-leaf! Harrows, 2 Grubbers—l by Dun- ! can, nearly new, 1 Scoop, 1 Set Chain Harrows, 1 Roller, 15 chains of Wire Netting 2 tons Potatoes, quantity Mangolds, and Carrots 100 bushels Danish Oats, 40 bags Tus can Wheat ] ton Superphosphate, 8 cwt Bone Dust 1 Stack Oat Sheaves 1 Culvert's Drill, complete, m gocd order, I Weighing Machine, and Lot of Sundries too numerous to par ticularise. Luncheon provided. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, i'fl69 Auctioneer, Ashburton. ■MM—— I I II i——«■—l—«l T enaers. 'TPENDERS are invited for the Grazing X until June 1, 1895, of R.S.S 26727 md 26859 347 AORES 347 WAKANUI PLiINS. lately m the occupation of Mr A. Hight: to be received by the undersigned up to TUESDAY NEXT, August; 7. Tlie highest or any tender not necessarily iccepted. i 1 T. BULLOOK, Agent. mENDERS, addressed to the Chairman JL Ashburton Home Committee, will be received at Ashburton up to noon of TUESDAY, August 7, for Supply of Hot-Water Apparatus to the Old Men's Home, where a specification can be seen [or at the office of the Charitable Aid Board, Christchurch). 8 7 Entertainments. " ASHBURTON MXJBICJA.JL. SOCIETY. FOURTH CONCERT. H. FARMER'S Mi*m 1% Blttat, ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, FBIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1894. miCKETS may be obtained from the X Members of the Society, Mr B. Gate's School of Music, Mr Flower, and Mrs Adams, Front seais 2s, back seats Is. Full programme m Thursday's Guardian, 8 9 PETER WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. com cokeT"* WANTED Known.-Coke, Coke, Coke. Cheap firing ; six bags coke delivered inside the belt for. 8s 6cl. Apply at the (jasworks, |g^ ( H fiiiiblH i^ lis 'fH'" ** « fees \ THE PREMIER TEA~~ OP THE WORLD. .- Richest and loveliest flavour More economical than any otW IJjiid Eecommended by the M.edsgjj B'a.euJty. Alu Imurioim iwoisuefn-t Pwmotoa,«Be?«iopf = reJE refts a, en , tho con . BtUtttion; I Jt'a auwCßina eompetitora are fallliiK , away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. I *w# e*t»tu Pricea, 2a 6d and 2s per lb I Ask yoar Grocer lor it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agenfc.



Ste,am,e,rs will leave Lyfetelfcon on the Bth August. FREE PASSAGES GIUNTED FROM LYTTELTON TO SHED, Early application necessary. Full particulars and copies of agree ment to be seen at <;bs. os|ces of the undersigned, ! ACL&NJD, DUDLEY & CO. 142 Cashei Street, I Corner of Manchester Street*. i 162