COMMERCIAL.

(Received August 3, 7 30 p.m.) London, August 2 The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to day show the total reserve to be £28,744.000, and the pro portion of reserve to liabilities 66.14. Consols 161f. Three months' bills are discounted at § per cetvt. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 107 j 3$ per cent, lOOfc. The New Zealand frozen meat market is depressed. Second quality 3dperlb; lamb, first quality, 4|d ; Australian lambs 3|d. New Zealand long berried wheat, ex warehouse, restricted at 24s 6d ; South Australian wheat, ej: warehouse, flat, 28a; Victorian, 24s 6d/ ...„JEklboubne, August 3 The Banks have agreed to reduce the deposit rates to 3£ per cent for twelve mrnths and two per cent for six months.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mwsrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the Lire Stock market for the week ending August 3, as follows :—There wna a heavier yarding at the Aahburton fixture on Tuesday last than for some time past, totalling 4130 sheep, 26 head of cattle, 14 pigs and 5 horses, including a special entry of Mr Bickman's purebred sheep. The tone of the market was decidedly better, especially m hoggets and crossbred ewes m lamb. Forward crossbred sheep off turnips did not meet with a strong demand. The fat pens were hardly so well filled as on previous sale, and prices m this class were m advance of those lately ruling, merino ewes selling at from 5s Id to 6s lOd, merino wethers at from 5s lid to 7s, heavy croesbreds 12s id, and wethers 12s 9d. Vorward two-tooths off turnips 12s9dto 13s, and fat two-tooths light weights 13a 4d and 13s ?d. Our entry for the day was 1430 sheep and 8 head of cattle, all of which we disposed of as fol lows :—56 tat merino ewes, 6s 3d ; 113 cross bred lambs, 9s lOd; 28 Bmall lambs, 63 4d; 52 crossbred lambs, 11s; 130 half bred lambs, 6s 4<l; 156 halfbred lambß, 9a ; 177 crossbred ewes m lamb, mixed ages, 9s 4d ; 32 merino wethers, 3a 9d; 118 two-tooth fat sheep, 13s 4d; 77 two-tooth fat sheep, 13a 7d; 500 two-tooth halfbreds, 135,; In cattle, we sold 2 steers £6, 1 at £6 17s 6d, 3 fat cows at £6 17s 6d, 1 steer at £5 7s 6d, and 2 steers at £3 19s. We have during the week sold several lines of crossbred hoggets and fat sheep at full market rates, besides 400 forward crossbreds at 13s, 100 forward crossbreds at 133 6d, 450 merino ewes it lamb 4s 9d etc. Messrs Miles and Company, limited, re port as follows upon the weekly stock sale held at the Ashbnrton yards on Tuesday July 31: The entries of sheep showed an increase m numbers over recent sales, the totals for this week being 4130 sheep, 26 head of cattle and 14 pigs. In the butchers' department entries were limited to 11 pens, of merino ewes and wethers, and 4 pens of orossbreds, all of which changed hands at improved rates m 10& lOd, 123 Id, 12s 9d for crossbreds, whilst merino ewes sold well at 5s 6d, 6s 3d, 6s lOd, merino wethers 7s, backward sorts 3s 9d, A large proportion of the market was made up of well advanced two-tooth crossbreds for finishing which did not quite realise owners expectations, one large line being passed at 10s 7d, good four tooth crossbreds made 13s 4d. Well grazed crossbred lambs were cdmpeted tor freely, fat lambs selling at 11s, aud best stores on offer realising improved figures m 8s 6d to 9s 6d, and 9s lOd, whilst m second rate lots a decline was apparent m 5s 7d to 6a 9d. The demand for ewes m lamb was "satisfac tory, and all lots changed hands at somn what better prices. Merino ewes with fair mouths, m good condition, made 'up to 5s 6d ; crossbred ewes, 9s 4d, lls 6d, 12s. 6d ; culls, 5s 6d. In the cattle market the bulk of the entry was made up of fat sorts which sold fairly well. Steers, at £8 ss, £6 17s 6d, £5 7s6d i cow, £7. We sold 30 fat merino ewes, at 6b lOd; \ 104 merino ewes, at 5s id ; 55 crossbred lambs at 9a 6d.

SPORTING.

London, August 3. The Duke of Westminster's crack colt Bullingden injured himself m the stable and died.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following acceptances have been, re ceived for the ' I

The committee of the Tinwald Racing Club have adopted the following programme for the meeting to be held on New Year's Day, 1895:—New Year's. Gift, 25 soys, seven furlongs; Pony Race, 20 soys, six furlongs; Tinwald Cup, 60 soya, mile and a-half j Tinwald Trot, 30 sovb, two miles; Welter, 30 aovs, one mile ; ■ Novel, 25 soys, five furlongs f flying, 30 soys, six furlongs; Hurry Scurry, 12 sovb, four furlongs. Ail the races are open, with the exception of the Trot and Hurry Scurry. A ground com mittee was appointed to report to next meeting an to improvements on the course.

The Chamber Music Class Concert.

The promoters of the concert given m the Oddfellows' Hall last night were unfortunate m the matter of weather. Rain began to fall | heavily on Thursday night, and may be said to hare kept on falling heavily all that night, all yesterday until late last evening. The •tate of affairs was just the state that promoters of entertainments have a horror of, for, go matter how attractive the bill of fare may be, the canny burghers of Ash burton prefer the warm comforts of their own fireside to facing the discomfort of a wet wintry night. It has been said that John Ball takes his pleasure sadly. That may be true, but he has no relish for that kind of Badness which follows a wet akin, nor does ha take much pleasure m trudging through muddy streets m pouring rain on a dark night. And it was under these circumstances that the concert was given laafe night. Small wonder, then, that the audience was Bmall-the only wonder was that it was so large. Still, over a hundred enthusiasts were plucky enough to face the weather, and the? had no reason to regret it, for to lovers of really good music the performance was a treat. The first part was wholly sacred, the vocal work strictly confined to selections t^Mml£hJ" Elijah ••, but the selec tions were judiciously made, and comprised some of the richest gems of a work that sparkles with the finest gems m otatono music. After a telling piece of orchestral work by the Chamber Music Class—**l adagio and a presto movement of Haydn— admirably played, an old Ashburtonfavorite m the person of Herr Puschell gave the third and fourth numbers of the M Elijah," the recitative " Ye people rend your hearts and not your garments, 1' and the air "If with all your hearts ye truly seek me,"—the words of Obadiah, the servant of Elijah,—and sang With that fine effect which has always at tended his efforts here and elsewhere. His rich tenor has lost none of its sweetness, but rather mellows with the work the singer takes out of it; while his musical enthusiasm, as warm as ever, and his love for the masters warming as he ages, he sees new beauties m them with every fresh essay of their works, a&4 hi» swdfcweiwe $te g»iw« thereby,

I Need'ess to say his interpretation of the \ numbers he gave was rapturously applauded, and he had to acknowledge the recall ac corded to him. It is more than a year since Miss He' tie Wood appeared before an Ash burton audience, and duiing that time she has not been idle. Hard study) of mu^ic— perhaj.B the most seductive of ill the arts — has been rewarded m her ease by increased flenibil'ty of a voice naturally wide •of compass, by increased richness of quality and roundness of tone, and by the achievement of its perfect control. Her "Hear ye, Israel," the open ing aria for soprano m the second p*rt of the oratorio, and perhaps the most difficult soprano number m the work, was beautifully sung, the necessary tone of pleading tender ness introduced m the appeal to the people, and the words of the Holy One repeated to them m the recitative with the devotional effect without which the number is devoid of beauty. Miss Wood's reception was one of the heartiest, and as encores were not allowed m the sacred part of the concert, she could only acknowledge the compliment paid her. Then we |?ere introduced, to Mr John Prouse, of wArii we have read so much m our contenMorariea all over the colony, and whom »c now heard m Ashburton for the time. The aria (No. 25 of the orato^P; "It is enough, 0 Lord," was his contribution, and those of his hearers who were familiar with the work had no difficulty m entering with him into the spirit of the song, which are the words of the prophet, expressive of his resignation to the will of his Heavenly Father, and his grief for the covenant of the Lord broken by the children of Israel, the razed altars, and the slain prophets. The prayer of the man of God was a prayer indeed mMr Prouse's hands, and his fine, crisp baritone voice, now wrestled, now pleaded, now wailed, now despaired with the varying emotions of the wonderfully expressive mußic of the composer, who, m this aria has f been as t completely successful as one could wish m the -expression of human emotions m musical ! phrases. The singer was listened to m rapt silence, and it was not till the last notes of his voice had died away m the subdued diminuendo with which the aria closes, as the prophet is supposed to fall asleep beneath the juniper, | where the ravens fed him, that the audience thought of applause—and then they thundered. After Mr Prouse had ac knowledged his recall, Miss Venie Flower sang the aria "0, rest m the Lord," the angel's sons; to Elijah after his complaint to God that he had labored m vain. To better hands this number could hardly have been entrusted, and her singing of it was excellent. It is m this class of music that Miss Flower is heard at her best, and m which her beautiful contralto is most effective! She sang with perfect truth to the text, m faultless time, and with careful attention to the expression marks. She, too, was recalled, as indeed were all the performers without exception through out the evening, " Lord God of Abraham," Elijah's appeal to heaven for aid m his trial with the priests of Baal, was next sung admirably by Mr Prouse, the quartet m sequence of the work, " Cast thy burden," following as the next item, the vocal soloists taking part m it, and a better sample of concerted singing it would be diffi cult to imagine. This closed the part, but not before a trio for piano, violin, and 'cello by Mr and Mrs C. Wood, and Mr Ellis Wood had been bewitchingly played. The second part of the concert was made up of lighter items, and though there is a temptation to notice each m turn, space for bids details. Mr Prouse sang Arditi's " Let me love thee," and for encore gave "The Holy City," In response to an encore for her singing of "Across the Minster," Miss Flower sang with a charming tenderness the deathless ballad "Home, sweet Home," and Mr Puschell had to repeat the last verse of " Let me like a soldier fall." Miss Wood's s:nging of Handel's " Angels ever bright and fair " elicited " Golden Love " m response to the cortipliment paid to her, and ahe took part with Mr Prouse m the duet from the .".Elijah V; descriptive of the raising of the widow's; spa, This was a masterly interpre tation. .' A^eference to the " Bohemian Girl" overture, played by tha class with vim, and to the instrumental trio m which this time Mr R. Wood took the place of Mr C Wood, and we have done, but before we close our notice of this ..delightful concert let us re mark that Mr Ellis Wood's rkht h&nd has not lost its cunning nor his leffc» hand its skill m handling the 'cello, and he was per haps as welcome a visitor as any. To the admirable work done by the orchestra m accompanying the vocalists m the " Elijah " moiceaux, the audience were indebted for a glimpse of Mendelssohn that no piano alone can give, although Mrs Wood at that instru ment and Mrs Ciaridge at the organ were hosts m themselves,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Xlio Loan and Mercantile

London, August 2. At the Loan and Mercantile meet ing Mr Martin said the Directors in tended to retain half a million of capital as a liquid asset. They were considering the proposal to appoint Sir J. Gorsi and Mr Bristow Directors to represent the shareholders.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, August 2. The Evicted Tenants Bill has passed through Committee m the House of Commons, and will be reported on Monday. It is believed the Nationa lists will accept the voluntary principle if the House of Lords amend the measure.

LABOR.

| Sydney, August 3, Shearing difficulties are cropping up m many districts, but there is nothing so far of a serious or decisive character.

New South Wales Politics.

THE NEW MINISTRY

Sydney, August 3 The new Ministry has been finally announced as already cabled, without alteration. With the exception of Mr Cook, the members have all had ex perience of Ministerial life. Messrs McMillan and Wise both declined to accept office owing to pressure of private affairs, but both cordially support Mr Reid. The ill-feeling which prevails between Sir Henry Parkes and Mr Reid culminated m the former rejecting as an insult an invita tion to be present at a dinner to the new Premier. In an extremely warm letter to Mr McMillan, through whom the invitation came. Sir Henry Parkes said —" You know as well as I do that Mr Reid is one of the most scubborn and unreasoning opponents of Austra lian federation, and you are now prepared, after all your brave profes sions, to support Australian union, to accept Mr Reid as leader, merely out of your benevolent desire to suppress my political existence, Mr Reid's banquet is the right place foe you, as chairman," Mr McMillan did not reply, In an interview Sir Henry Parkes said " I may feel it my duty to give a public resum^ which will show, as regards some people, how very little public interest is studied, and how personal rancour and ancient animosi ties are continually brought to the surface by the working of a diseased fancy." There appears to be a strong disposition among the Labor party to support the new Ministry. There appears to be a strong dispos ition among the labour party to support the new Ministry.

After'the swearing m of the members j Paaliament will adjourn until the 28th j m order to permit of the re-election of j Ministers. Several prominent mombers of the Labor Electoral League state it is unlikely that the members pledged to the League will support the Gover n ment. ,

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

A Decisive .Battle liuiniuent

Shanghu, August 2 Those lost on board the Kowshung included seven Englishmen. Captain Hannekin states that the Chinese were only able to reply to the Japanese machine guns and torpedoes with rifles, the transport having no heavy guns on board. The Chinese and Japanese Consuls have all demanded passports, and are returning to their own countries. London, August 2. Lord Kimberley hag declined to re ceive the apology of the Japanese for firing on the British flag until the British Consul has reported the details of the incident. The Government has warned, ship pers that they must send to China and Japan at their own risk. Aufit. 3, The whole of the Japanese fleet is off Yasan, and a decisive battle is imminent. The Emperor of China orders the Viceroy, to root the pestilent Japanese from their lairs. The Japanese have made the father of the deposed King of Corea head of the Government. (Received August 4,10.30 am.) 1 Shanghai, August 3. The Chinese are beheading numbers of deserters. It is reported that the Emperor has censured Li Hung Chang for re missness iv preparing for war.

The name Corea, which is now applied to the country occupying the peninsula stretch ing south from the northern portion of the Chinese Empire, was originally restricted to the northern portion of the present king dom, Korie. This province was then a dependency of China, but the remainder of the peninsula was divided up into petty States more or less independent. In the latter part of the fourteenth century Korie, under Tia-tso or Litan, brought the whole of the peninsula under ore Government, though the State still continued under the suzerainty of China. As a part of the Chinese Empire, Corea received the official title of Tsiosen, or " Serenity of the Morning," possibly with reference to its geographical position between the continent and Japan, "The Land of the Rising Sun." Iv Japanese history the Coreans are called Kmaso — " Herd of Bears " ; yet they appear by no means to be savages, and the Japanese owe to them their peculiar form of Buddhism, and also their knowledge of phonetic spell ing, the manufacture of porcelain, and other industries. In the seventeenth century the Japanese invaded and conquered a large portion of Corea, and since then Japan has disputed China's suzerain rights, so that between the two Corea has enjoyed virtual independence. The 10,000,000 of inhabitants are mainly Mongolian, with traces of Caucasian stock; The greater number are distinguished by broad and rather flat features, high cheek bones, slightly oblique black eyes, small nose, thick lips, black and lank hair, sparse beard, and yellowish coppery complexion, while a small minority have round features, large nose, light com plexion, delicate skin, chestnut or brown hair, full beard, and blue eyes. Taller, and more robust than either Chinese or Japanese, they are lully their equals m intelligence and moral qualities, but behind them m the arts and sciences. Like the Chinese, they have a detestation of outside nations, and have acquired the name " Hermit nation " from their persistent endeavors to seclude themselves from the rest of the world. The country is productive and believed to be rich m minerals, which are unwrought to any extent. Kvissia has long been looking for " something to turn up " m the Corea, and the present crisis may afford her the necessary opportunity of obtaining a foot hold m the country by Treaty right or some similar means.

THE NEEDLE'S POISONING CASE

Melbourne, August 3. Mrs Needle has been committed for trial on the charge of poisoning.

HEAVY SNOWSTORM

Sydney, August 3 A further fall of snow has occurred m the south-west. The township of Kiandra is half bnried. Nothing like such a heavy fall has occurred during the past twenty years.

THE DISPUTED BOUNDARY

(Received August 4, 11.50 a.m.) Melbourne, August 4. The Premier of South Australia wired to Sir J. Patterson that he had brought matters to a head m connec tion with the boundary dispute by cancelling the proclamation issued m 1847, fixing the boundary two miles further west than it is now claimed to be. The Victorjan Premier replied jocularly that a declaration of war with South Australia m thtse dull times would be interesting and entertaining

CUSTOMS DUTIES.

Melbourne, August 4. The proposed alteration m the cus toms duties is causing some disorgani sation m business, as it is uncertain whether Government will definitely decide to levy a general rate of 10 per cent. The Chamber of Commerce carried a resolution that such a duty, if imposed, should be five, not ten, per cent. Amongst other things, Government propose to place an excise duty on tobacco and cigars. The manufacturers protest that this would kill the industry, and have already notified the dismissal of between five and six hundred men if the import is levied,

THE ACCIDENT TO THE MIOWERA.

London, August 2. Only the coolness of the captain and officers prevented a panic on the Miowera when she struck. Captain Stott and the pilot were on the bridge together at the timo. The pilot is blamed for the disaster, August 3 The Miowera's passengers were safely taken on board the vessels sent to their rescue.

THE ANARCHISTS.

PBKBIDCIX CAHIOIS miitnEHEit.

Pakis, Aug, 3. Santo denies that he is mentally affected , and claims that he conceived and executed the murder unaided, m revenge for the execution of Vaillant. Santo has been sentenced to death,

SUPPOSED FOUNDERING OF A STEAMER.

London, AugusS 2- The steamer Kooringa, belonging to Trinder, Anderson, and Co., is believed to have foundered off the Cape on the voyage to Perth. A. premium of ninety guineas has been demanded as reinsurance.

VICTORIAM AFFAIRS.

London, Aagust 2. The » Financial News "giys that the reduction m the annual expenses of Victoria by £2,000,000 m four years is a favorable sign. The reduction of the revenue m a year of exceptional depression is unimportant. Her rich natural wealth will soon improve the state of the finances. The imposition of an income tax is the best earnest of good faith that could be given. The "Standard," however, considers the Budget means more borrowing.

BANKRUPTCY.

London, August 2 Petherick, the bookseller whose bank ruptcy was lately announced, estimates his debts, excluding; £15,000 due to the Federal Bank, at £35,000, and his assets at a similar amount. A trustee has been appointed to take charge of the estate.

THE TARIFF BILL

Washington, Augusts The deadlock over the Tariff Bill continues.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under übject to the necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, August 4. For Australian Colonies, and also; for United Kingdom and Continent of Europe (specially addressed via Brindisi), I&dia, China, Japan, etc., per express, to coiinect j with s.s. Hauroto, at 155.30 p.m. Due London September 19 bh. The next parcel oiail for United Kingdom will close on August 9fch, per s.a. Kaikoura, from Lyttelton. I The next English mail via San Francisco closes August Bth. Due London September 12th.

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FubllQ Notice . rpiJE General Annual Meeinct of the •*- members of the Hor:icultural Society will be held m the Arcade Cham bers on TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1894, at 8 o'clock. Business : To receive Report and Balance Sheet; Election of Officers and Com mittee for the ensuing year. Intending members are invited to attend. J. C. CAWSEY, 8 18 Hon. Sec, fpENDERS, addressed to the Chairman X Ashburton Homo 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 TO LET—Commodious premises, East Street, recently occupied by Mr Walker as Cycle Works. __;__ T. BULLOCK, T CAN GIVE, during August, an -■- increased price for Carcase Pork— lSOlbs to 1801bs. , ; 7*173 DAVID THOMAS, A B hbur lon. TO liET—Dwelling m Moore Street. ~ T. BULLOCK. To »Ucarers. M ESBRS AOLAWD ' DUDLEY & Co., : 142 Cashel street, Corner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from the Pas toralists' Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR AUSTRALIA 100 Shearers Wanted, | TERMS 20a per Hundred, Hand 17a per hundred, Machine | Steamers will leave Lyttelton on the Bth August. FREE PASSAGES GR INTED FROM LYTTELTON TO SHED. Early application necessary. Full particulars and copies of agree ment to be seen afc the offices of the undersigned. AOL A.ND, DUDLEY & CO. 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street. 162 TOWN Section 60, J Acre Kermode Street, offers for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. T. BULLOCK. Mr D. Tnomas. TINWALD SALEYAJRDS,^ TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 1894. r SHALL have for sale at the above fixture the following lines of first class Sheep, viz., — 1 -KC\ prime JIRE^ZERS- C> tfA Six-tooth Crossbred EWES m £tj\J Lamb. pTAA Crossbred HOGGETS (Good). QAA Merino EWES, m lamb. Also, Fat and Store Sheep, Cattle, and Piga. D. THOMAS, 8f 13 Ashburton. Shipping ' "TipHE NEW ZKA /^WSmi la^nd shipping I '^^^^g COMPANY'S LINE OF ROYAL MAIL STEAMERS, FOR LONDON, Via Rio, Tenerife, and Plymouth. Steamer Tons. jJJ&g^ Date. Kaikoura 4507 Lyttelton Augnafc 9 Ruapehu 4202 Lyttelton Sept. 6 Aorangi 4196 — Oct. 4 Rimutaka 4515 — Nov. 1 Ruahine 6127 — Nov. 29 Warrants issued for passages from United Kingdom, Round-the-World Tickets (Fiest Class) through Canada or United States returning by N.Z.S.Co., or vice versa, £125. For further particulars apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED, Agents, Ashburton and Rakaia* Tiie Best Dressing II AVER'S jfjk HA IR m^ VIGOR BS^Ss B»events the hair from moSo^^^ Becoming tain, faded, life. It cures itoWng humors, anlTeepa the scalp cool, moist, and healtny. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be- Ayer's Hair Vigor PREPARED BY flr. J. G. AVER & CMxweli, Mass,, U. S. A. [^"Beware of ekeap imitations. Tho naiue—Ayer—ia prominent on the wrapper aad is blown m the glass on the bottom of osic> of our bottles. AFACr.— Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly, add ten years to his life JTusb your try it. To be had from all Grown*



1.0.0. F., M.TJ. LOSTAL WATERTON LODGE, No. 6458. | !HE above Lodge will celebrate its 'i twelfth anniversary on THE 16th AUGUST, 1894, WITH • TEA, CONCEKT, AND BALL. Tickets 2a.. Ball 35.,6 d. . Newmans Drag will leave the Sdtnerset Corner ab 6 o'clock, returning after the ball. Pares 2s 6d. 7 163 Bankruptcy Notices. m bankruptcy. In the District Coupe of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. iln the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of the bank ruptcy of James McGrREaoB, of Ash burton, Tobacconist. \ITRITTEN Tenders will be received W y the Undersigned up to TUES DAY, the 14th day of August instant, at 2 p m, for btock and Fixtures m this Estate. Stock sheets and conditions, also stock, can be inspected at the shop, East street, Ashburton, on and after the Bth inst. (Stock sheets can also be in spected at Official Assignee's office, Christchurch.) Tenders must be ad dressed " To the Deputy Assignee m the Estate of James McGregor, Ashburton," and marked " Tender for Stock, eta.," also accompanied by marked cheque for £25, The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Dated this 4th day of August, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee, 0 21 Ashburton. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that afc a Special Meeting of the above Council, helid on Fbiday, July 6, 1894, a resolution was adopted for making a Special Order altering the boundaries of the Upper Ashburton and Mount Somers Road Districts, m compliance with » petition of certain ratepayers of those districts, and that the said resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meet ing of the Council to be held afc the Council Chambers on FRIDAY, the 7th day of September, 1894, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. The proposed Special Order is to take effect from and after the day upon which it is gaaatted. A copy of the proposed Special Order is- deposited ab the office of the Council, Baring Square, and will be open for public inspection during Office hours up to September 7. [By Order, F. MAIN WAKING, Clerk to the Council. ABhburton, August 4, 1894. 8 19 NOTICE TO SHIPOWNERS. "THE STOCK ACT, 1893." / \ WNERS are reminded that the ': $ ISheep Rate is payable at any Post Office where there ia a Money Order Office on or before September 1, after that date it can be received by the local Inspector of Stock only, with the addition of the penalty, viz., one shilling for every ten shillings or part of ten shillings of the amount due. BY ORDER. Wellington, August 1, 1894. B§ll ~ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 7.30 p.m. T EOTURE BY MR T. S. MANNERING ON "The Tabernacle." Admission—ls, 8 1