LATEST CABLE NEWS.

PACIFIC ISXAXDBIIS,

(Received July 4, noon.)

Brisbane, July 4. A return shows the number of Pacific islanders in Queensland at 7400 —a decrease of 490 upon the previous year. Deaths during the year increased by forty. Twelve hundred recruits have been returned to their islands.

GOLD.

Pbeth, July 4. A nugget weighing 250 ozs was found at Kurnalpi.

THE LATE FRENCH PRESIDENT.

Pakis, Z uly 2. Nearly two million people witnessed the funeral procession, which was an hour and a quarter passing the Rue de Rivoli. "Le Figaro " says the entire nation will be touched at the graceful and generous action of the Kaiser in  releasing the two French oflicers. M. Casimir Perier has forwarded a message of thanks to the German Emperor for releasing the two French oflicers,

The Ottawa Conference

Ottawa, July 2 The authorities at the Conference decline to publish the proposals laid before it until a definite decision is arrived at upon them. July 3. At the Conference the Hon. F. Button (New South Wales) opened the discussion on the Pacific cable. Lord Rosebery cabled to the Presi dent, expressing sympathy and interest in the Conference, and hoped it would be a happy augury for the future of the Empire.

The Bank of New Zealand Act.

London, July 3. The " Times " asserts that the Bank of New Zealand arrangement has been pending for the last throe months. The " Scotsman asserts that the Scotch deposits have been diminishing for some time, and that the Government guarantee places the Bank in a more really solid position than it has been for years. The "Financial Times" considers that unless the Bank makes default on the new preference shares no call will be made.

NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

London, July 3 The National Bank of New Zealand declares a dividend of 5 per cent for the year, and carries forward £15,000,

THE FRENCH CABINET.

Paw is, July 3 M. Dupuy retains his colleagues.

RUSSIAN ENCROACHMENTS.

Sofia, July 3

M. Stambuloff has warned the Sobranje that Russia intends to occupy Varna and Bourgais.

The Corean Trouble.

Hokg Kong, July 3.

It is reported that the Chinese Government asked Russia to mediate with Japan re Corea.

THE SUGAR MOUNTY.

Washington, July 3. The Senate has repealed the Sugar Bounty. ■

LABOR.

Washington, July 2. The leaders in the-railroad dispute declare that it has developed into a fight between Unionism and the capitalists. July 3; The President has ordered troops to arrest the leaders of the strike on a charge of conspiracy. (Received July 4, noon.) Washington, July 3. The strikers have captured a posse of 250 roarsballs and. seventy-five > "sheriffs' deputies who had been sent to Blue Island to rescue captured trains. Sydney, July 4. The Pastoralists' Union have de clined the invitation of the Concilia tion Board to submit the dispute to it on the ground that they have already concluded many agreements for the present shearing season. Brisbane, July 4, While the roll was being called at Oondooroo Union, the first six men re fused to sign the agreement, and the seventh, while about to do so, was felled to the ground. The police who were present covered him with their rifles, and only saved him from further injury by threatening to shoot the first man who advanced.

The Sydney stud Sheep Sale.

Sydney, July 3. At the stud cheep sale to-day the bidding was spirited. The following are average prices :-*-Leicesters, Mr (Jrigg's ewes £2 14s 7d, rams £2 15s Id; Mr Threlkeld's hoggets £3 13s 6d; Mr Murray's rams £10 10s. Romney Marsh, Mr Reid's ewes £8 6s; Mr Burrow's rams £3 os Bd, flock rams £2 2s, lambs £2 3s 2d; New Zealand and Australian Land Company £3 3s, Mr Wailis' ram hoggets £5 14a 10d, ewes £10 18s lid; Mr Dalton's rams £1 10s 9d; Mr Duncan's tanss £2 10s 7d; Mr Grant's Leicester rains £3 13s 6d. Lincoln rams, Mr Owen's £2 2s, Mr Taylor's rams £2 2s, Mr Boeank's rams £2 8a sd, Mr Seddon's rams £2 10s 6d, Mr lon's rams £2 2s, Mr flawes' rams £2 7s 3d, Mr Pickering's rams £3 3s, Mr Hoskings' rams £2 15s 6d, Mr May's rams £2 7s 3d, Mr Menlove's rams £2 18s Id, ewea £4 4s. July 4, 10.20 a.m.) Sydney, July 4. At the sheep sales the further average prices realised were:—Lin colns—Mr Main £3 5s Id; Mr W*rd £1 17s 2d. Romney Marsh—New Zealand and Australian Land Com pany £4 13s 1 j Mr Kiddiford £3 3s; Mr Mackenzie £2 10s 2d. Leicesters —New Zealand and Australian Land Company £4 Is lid j Mr Rickman £1 Is. Shropshires—Mr McLean £1 j6sod,

FOOTBALL.

Wellington, July 4.

The New South Wales Rugby Union has informed the New Zealand Union that the tour of the representative team will be based on a five week's absence from Sydney. The team will arrive in Auckland by Taluneon Thursday, August 23, playing Auckland on the following Saturday and the North Island at Auck land on Tuesday or Wednesday following, then coming down the West Coast, across to Napier, and down to Wellington. The team will be some twenty-five days in the colony, and pro pose to play three matches per week. The New South Wales Union has notified the New Zealand Union that it has de clined to play Otago.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received July 4, 10.40 a.m.) London, July 3. There was a large attendance at the opening July setiei* of wool sales. 9360 bales were offered, and chough the selec tion was poor, both home and foreign buyers competed keenly, prices being generally five per cent above last closing : rates, tfor medium greasies the rise occasionally reached 7£ per cent.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

(Received July 4,11.15 a,m.

, Sydney, July 4. Wheat, chick, 2s 8d to 2s 9d j milling, nominally, 2s lOd; flour, roller, £7 5s to £7 10s. Oats, prime feeding, 2a l|d to 2s 2sd. Barley, Cape, 3a to 3s 2d. Bran, 7|d ; pollard, 7d. Peas, Prussian blue, 3s 6d. Potatoes, local, £2 IDs to £3; Circular Heads, £2 17s 6d to £3. Onions, £10 lOj. Butter, dairy, 9d to lid ; factory, lid to Is, firm. Cheese, prime, 4d. Bacon, prime, sd. ( Melboubne, July 4. Wheat easier, 2s 4d. Oats—Algerian milling, Is 8d to la 9d; seed, Is lid; Tartarian seed, 2s 3d. Barley. Cape, 2s 4d; malting, 5s 6d. Bran, 7d; pollard, 7£d. Potatoes, £2 10s. ADELAIDE, July 4. Wheat, 2s 3d; flour, roller, £5 15s. Bran, 7d ; pollard, Sd.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David. Thomas reports upon the live stock market for the week ending July 3;— At the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale was held. Owing to the wet weather, and the yards ankle deep in mud, made it very unpleasant for both buyers and sellers, and the stock not looking at their best, made the sale rather dull. The yards were made up chifcflj of lambs, and of good quality, which sold from 7s 6d, 8a 3d, to 9s 2d, The day's yarding consisted, of about 3000 sheep and a fair number of cattle and pigs, of which! sold 1516 sheep and a few pigs at following prices :—3B fat merino ewes 4s, 65 merino ewes 3a 6d, 19 fat two tooth 10a 6d ; 86 fat merino ewea 5 3 3d, 22 fat crosabreds 9a 6d, 80 fat merino wethers 8s Id ; 23 fat merino ewes 6s 9d, 61 quarterback wethers ?a lOd, 146 crossbred ewes in Jamb 5s 9d, 697 cross bred lambs 8s 2d, 40 two-tooth crossbreds 10j 3d, 99 crossbred ewes 2s lid, 185 merino ewes Is 2d, 29 fat cro*sbreds 11s. Pigs—l bacouer £2, 2at £115 a 6d.

The Municipal Con ference.

Wellington, July 4.

At the Municipal Conference it was decided after considerable discussion that Councils may take over existing streets not less than forty feet wide. Two mo tions relative to closing streets when dangerous, and inspection ef dairies were put aside, as sufficient power was? already existing. The committee brought up a report on, the Municipal Corporations Bill. It recommended that the Associa tions should offer no objection to the re duction of the maximum votes from three to two if a portion of clause twenty of the Bill were struck out ; that Councils should have power to prohibit a dairy in any locality likely to affect surrounding pro perty injuriously; that power be given to Councils to do sanitary work for owners and provide appliances on certain condi tions ; that penalties under Public Health Acts and part Police Offences Act should form part of the borough fund; that votes of dead and absent burgesses be deducted from those voting on special loans.

Tflß ASHBDRTOIS fItARDIAK: WEDNESDAY, JULY 4, 1894.



Friedlander Bros liAMB BALE AT THE ORAN3E HALL, ASHBCBTON. SATURDAY, TuLY 7, 1894, At 2 30 pm. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have been favored with instructions from Mb Edward McGirk, t0 Sell by Public Auction as above, His desirable Little Farm of about 63 Acres of First-class Land, well situated on the ftakanoi Road, about two miles from Ashburton. The Land is of Eirst-class Quality, an* will be offered either in One Block o subdivided into Five Lots. Ife should prove a good Investment, as its value for small holdings Is now undoubted, and bound to improve in the near future. There is a small Cottage on the Property. ALSO, AT SAME TIME AND PLACE WE are favored with instructions from . Me Jambs Heron to Sell by Publ'c Auction his 50-Acre Farm of very rich Land at Longbeach, together with 10-roomed House and Outbuildings there on. This land is some of the best in the world, and Mr Heron having removed to Temuka our instructions are to effect a sale. | R. FRIEDLANDER, 6J165 Auctioneer. I lenaers. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. I PART RESERVE 777, ASHBURTON. mKNDERS are invited for BUILDING X. LEASES of Town Sections 160, 161, 182, and 163, part of Reserve 777, fronting on Burnett, Tancred, and Cass streets, Ashburton, for thirty-one years from August 1 next. Conditions of Lease and plan of Sub division of Sections can be obtained at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton. Tenders, endorsed "Tender for part Reserve 777," must be sent in to the Board's Office, Christchurch, on or before SATURDAY, July 21, 1894. J. V. OOLBORNEVEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, June 26,1894. 6*167 HT. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. I LECTURE By the Rev. T. A. Hamilton. | "EARLY CHURCH HISTORY OF | BRITAIN," illustrated by dissolving views. WEDNESDAY, "jULY 4, 7.30 p.m. 7 9 Admission 6i and 3d. ' A BOUT 200 acres Turnip Land TO LET, for one whits crop. Apply to C. P. MURRAY-AYNSLUY, 7 14 Mount Hutt. HUNTER & SON, TANCEBD STEEET. AS we are leaving Ashburton, JULY 14, we wish to dispose of fcha . FOLLOWING LINES BEFORE THAT DATE. Mixed Biscuits, 4d per 1b 21b tins Golden Syrup, 7d 41b tins Golden Syrup, Is Fine Salt, 4s 6d cwt Tapioca and Sago, lid per lb 31b 2s Tea (any brand) 5a Best Coffee, Is 6d per lb " Cleanser " Soap, 6s 6d J cwb box Washing Soda. 141b for la Flax Rope, 3d per lb Manilla Rope, 9d per lb 7 16 NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MER CANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. PURSUANT to the Scheme of Uecon structlon of the above named Com pany, any Creditors of the old Company who have not already sent in their CLAIMS are requested, on or before SATUEDAY, JULY 14, 1894, To SEND IN their NAMES, Addresses, and PARTICULARS of their DEBITS and CLAIMS, to THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COM PANY, LIMITBD,, AT CHRISTCHURCH, In order that same may be dealt with under the provisions of the scheme of arrangement. By order of the Board of Directors. FREDERICK BATTLEY, 712 General Manager in New Zealand. THERE are two qualities of Health Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2a 6d aDd 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get It. Wholesale at Zander's DOLLAR CIGARETTES 3d pc packed THE PREMIER TEAT OF THE WORLD. _- Bichest ana loveliest flavour. More economical than any other kinfl; Recommended by tlio Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen* the con stitution; jt'g numerous competitors are falling away like magic; A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask your Grocer for t* HENRY ZANDI.,' Wholesale Agent



Bankruptcy Notices. ~" IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburtdn. In the matter cf The Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of Daniel BtrciKi.fcY, of Kyle," farmer. NOTICE is hereby given that ie is the intention of the above named Bankrupc to apply to this Honorable Court, at the sitting to be holden on FRIDAY, the 20th day of July Instant, for an order granting him his discharge. Dated this. 3rd day of July, 1894, R. M. OUTHBERTSON, 7 18 Bankrupt's Solicitor. dTbankruptcy. ~" In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act 1892, and in the matter of the bankruptcy of Thomas McGkandell of Ash burton, wool and skin dealer, I\TQTICE is hereby given that it is thei -*-' intention of the above named bankrupt to apply to this Honorable Court, at the sitting to be holden on FRIDAY, the 20th day of July instant, for an order granting him his discharge. Dated this 3rd day of July, 1894. R. M. CUTHBERTSON, 7+lß Bankrupt's Solicitor. 1 ' IF¥IiKRtJPTC Y. ~~ In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton, In the matter of The Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the bank ruptcy of David Johnston, of Wakanui, farmer. "VTOTIOE is hereby given that it is .IN the intention of the abnve-mmed bankrupt to apply to this Honorable Court at the sitting to be bolden op FRIDAY, the 20th day of July inst., for an order granting him his discharge. Dated this 3rd day of July, 1894. R, M. CUTHBERTSON, 7 19 Bankrupt's Solicitor. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Coun of Ashburton holden at Ashbutton. :In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and in the matter of the bank ruptcy of James Quiojlky, of Dro more, farmer. T\j OTICE is hereby given that it is the -L* intention of the above named bank rapt to apply to this Honorable Court, at the sitting to be holden on FRIDAY, the 20th day of July instant, for an order granting him his discharge. Dated this 3rd day of July, 1894. R. M. COTHBBRTSON, 7 17 Bankrupt's Solicitor,



Public Notices _^_ ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. MESSRS Miles ato Company, Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS GOOD GRAZING LAND, each containing about 125 acres, WITHIN 100 CHAINS OP ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down in English Glasses, and is well served by Water Race; Persons desiring to inspect will _be shown over the property on application to the undersigned, from whom terms and particulars may be obtained. * MILES & CO., Limited, 6 146 Ashburton. Encourage Genuine Locftl Industry. IN order to keep our large staff of tailors fullj employed daring the winter, ire are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare our New Patterns in New Zealand Tweeds — Good, Heavy and Durable for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 10a. TROUSERS to Measure from 15» to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Uvercoacs made to measure. &&*■ Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to Measure in bhe Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES in all best makes. js@?° Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON PRELIMINARY NOTICE. HYDROPATHIC ESTABLISHMENT) ABHBURT.ON, W- H~RULE BEGS TO INTIMATE to the residents of Canterbury that he will shortly open at Ashburton an Establishment for the treatment of all ailments by the system of Hydropathy. To insure the adoption of ths most recent improvements in the system, W.H.R. has procured the services of Mr Herbert Holmes a practical bathman, who has learned his business at Smed ley's Celebrated Hydropathic Establish ment at Matlock in Derbyshire. This [gentleman having spent almosb all his life it Smedley's has a thorough acquaintance with all the details of the Hydropathic treatment, Massage, etc, A qualified physician may be consulted by patients should they wish to do so. Arrangements will be made whereby a female attendant will wait upon Lady patients. -—- Rheumatism, Bronchitis, and Sciatica a Specialty. Further particulars in future advertisement. W. H. ;K. U,LBi MATLOCK HOUSE, Tancred Street, Ashburtor. 7_ 3 THAT' which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap SALE. £750 , .-, WANTED IMMEDIATELY. mHE TIME HAS GOME AND WE ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALISE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK Otf General Drapery, Clothing Boots, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GBEATLY REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE SALE. "VfO "DEASONABLE /"\TTFER DEFUSED. SALE ON Friday, June 29, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W, W. SPENCER dOo., ARCADE HOUSE. 6 155



Hublic Notices For Cash Only. Depression, NEW OATMEAL, in 251b bags, 2s 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR, FINEST ROLLER, in 251ba 29; 501bs 3a 10W FINES!! ROLLER, in lOOlbs 7a 6d ; 2OOlbs 14s Sparkling "White Sugar 2f d per Id Finest iv ew Currants (washed), 3fd per lb Finest New Eaisins (washed) 4-Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), . . 4f d per lb .Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz I Plaid Vestas 4Jd per doz Electric Candles 5Jd per 111, 5s 3d per doz Neave'sFood lid per tin Fine Salt, lcwt bags 5s Baking Soda 3d per lb, 21b for 5d Best Mixed Peels 8d perlb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, :■ v ■•■••■;, ■■.■ .. , . Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3M, 41b for Is Id 31b of our Noted 2s Tea for 5s Id Essence of Almonds, Lemon and Vanilla 6d per bottle Finest Tapioca, Sago, and Split Peas If d per lb Finest Japan fiice 2-|d per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3-|d per Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN ORR & CO.. The Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm in Ashburton, ■IiiRYZANHR..' Starvation Prices. - i»RICES IiIST - Strict Cash Only, until further notice:— Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (170 test, natural gas) only few cases in stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d perlb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4-|d 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 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) SJd per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4i|d per lb 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 in the World. Jam, assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines, 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 I EQUALLY LOW PRICES | A Genuine Reduction all round, the I CASH is wanted. WINIS & SPIRITS, ALES k STOUT, of Best Brands, in Stock. — REMEMBER ~- Patronise those who circulate fche money In Ashburton and who have a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Chriatchurch. REMEMBER—AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENEBAL MEECHANT A9TD DIREO^ IMPORTER.



MAIL 6f GUARDIAN. CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. \yTR J. R. SIMPSON has been appointed our A.GENT,»t Ohiiatchurc and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and. Printing, and to give receipts on our behalf THE ASHBURTOfI PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, per Wm. J. Stfwarp. January 6. 1894. A FACT.—Anyone drinking Health Tea and discarding all other brands, will certainly add ten years his lite. Jusb your try it. To bo had from all Grocers. : | . t „ ... ...- GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feellijg well? Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening \ My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's. ACLAND, DUDLEY, & OCX, AUCTIONEERS, aHARBBROKERS, STOCK AJN'D STATION AUENTB. MONEY "TO JENi) ON APPROVED SECURITIES AT LOWEST CUiteCENT RATES, FARMS and PROPERTIES from 50 to 5000 Acres Cash Advances made on Wool for ship ment to London, or for Sale in Ohrietf church. 743, HEREFORD STREET, Christohttkch. •> Spectacles! Spectacles I CTAYE Your Sight Tested, and nae only PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for. N- LAZAFUS & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, 01" SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA. A veryjcomplf te 6f t of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring i perfect vision and comfort. N,B.—Do not risk spoiling your eyesight by mrvng badly fitting Spectacles. A large 3tock of Double Eye Protectory. Smoked Glasses of various shades with straight oi curled sides. CIGARETTES-^~3d. No holders or photos.— : H«'sry Zander, Whole sale ag nt THE DENSMOBE THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. ♦T*H3OW away your pens, and conduct you X correspondence on Modern Principles A. fortnight's trial will convince yon of the superiority of the Typewriter over the Pep, and ■of the Densmqbe over all other Type writers Free nstruction to Shorthand Writers HE DENSMOBE TYPEWRITER Co, Ld, 51, Graoeohurch Street, Londn, W. ELM SLY, COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HAS removed to premises known as the Horse Bazaar, immediately a at Bear of Old Town Hall. Entian«e, Somerset L?ne. All work done At Lowest Prices consistent with Good Workmanship. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. 9S Pube Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Blood Pills cleanae the ayatem of all impure blood, cure iadigestion.con-. stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick heidache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box 6s; two boxes, 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton Box 234 Duuedin; Kheoihatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never fails in permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc., one bottle gives relief. Price 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 234, Dunedin. theTjest gat blood ■ H Puri'ier JHHL AND TONIC For Old *V And YounS' |j> Wl QUICKEN |w pAppetite, ■I <i l^y Tired Feeling, i pi^ |H Make the Weak IN STRONG l.. rtl iii!iillHßHlii!!h H ..llH^ USE mmmmmuummmmui^ USE Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, ■ Mas 3., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you •*■ Jgp" Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer's Sarsaparilla—is prominent on the wrapper, and is blown in the glass of each of our bottiea. _,



BIRD Seed, 21b bags;' 8d ; Essence of Lemon, 6d ; Cochineal, 6d; Tinned Fruits, Is; Oyaters in Tin, 6d ; Safety matches, 3d pkt; Kerosene Soap, 3|d bar. I (ABtW>\ A (O ■•HvAU. 2s 8d sack : Flour, 501b,. 3s lOid ; I C»rn Flour, 3id ; Currant*, 3|d. The ?est Tea in Ashburton 2?4d per lb. CABSON AND CO Flower Pots, Is 6d doz ; Teapots, Is each ; Lamps from 1m; Gorse Knives from 3a 6d ; Tumblers, 2s 6d dcz. Automatic Kero sene Tanks from 10s to 20s. Wanted— Fresh Butter, Egga.Beeswax, Chickwheat Onionß, etc. CAK«jN & CM*.. OPPOSITE UN. ON NX . . | HINDS DISTRICT, t" j AA Q ACRES 2 Roods A'A: Si 'MrO 20 Perches. R.S. 31037, situated a short distance above the Hint's Railway SSt*ticn; Offers ar» invited for the above on account of the Mortgagee. T. BULLOCK. "CIOR SALE.—Capital Building Site. *- Will situated in Camerom street west, beina T.S.s 1184 and 1185, each containing iacre. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, REALTH TEA is more eoonomlca than ordinary tea. ft undergoe i process whereby the iniuijSnuß itijtre dients are eliminated, whilst' it »«ndprs the release of the better properties of the eaf more easy. Hsmby Zandke, Autho rised Agent.



BiTpiiess Notices DON'T MIS Till. GiFAT OPPORTUNITY. Edward*, Bennett?, & Un M ck, &. Ti "R^flfTi i^r r^n HAD ten Puyers out on Wedmrfbf • .U- X>eatll <X O°-» Morning to pick up any tag** offering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING AXE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKED FOR * * SALE TO-DAY. 60 Pairs White Blankets from ! 6a lid per pair ■ 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 63 lid per pair 453 yards Crewdson'a Calicoes from 2£d p«r yard 335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4M per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Flannellettes from 2|d per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERE HOSE 10§d pr pair 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2s 9d worth ■6d 13 Men's Tweed Suite 19s 6d worth 27s ft 40 Men'f Tweed Trousers 5s lid worth 9s 6d 18 Men's Tweed Troasers 7s Ud worth 12« 6d 150 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid upwards «gr SEE WINDOWS AND DOOES FOR PRICES. JR G. L. BEATH & CO., i TANORED STREET Cheap Groceries For GASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251b 2s, 501b 3s lO^d, Baking goda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s" Best Mixed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2|-d per lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|dperlb Finest Sago and Tapioca lfd Finest New Raisins (cleaned) perlb 4£dperlb , Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) .Finest Japan Rice 2Jd perlb 4|-dperlb v Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, perlb 5s od per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb Neaves' Food lid per tin Safety Matches 3d per paoket ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES? /"WSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered dally. | Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and '* Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BKO&, MARKET HOUSE Retirement From B usine 88 OF MESSRS^EDWARDS, BENNETTS, AND 00., MERCHANTS. MITCHELL & TURNER were Large Bayers at SALE OF STOCK. /i NDJ ARE OFFERING JOB LINES AT SENSATIONAL PRICES N.B.- Hearth Rugs 3s 9d Forfars s&d Door Mats 2s 6d White Calico* 2£4 Tea Cosies Is 9d Union Shirtings BJd Dimities ssd I adits' Corsets 3s 6d Cretonne s|d Kid Gloves 2s 9i Cheap Lines in All departments,



DULL TIMES. GREAT CASH SALE or BOOKS, STATIONERY, -. FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, &a t &c, FOR ONE MONTIi ONLY AT L. F. AfIDKEWES & COS. JJUNDREDS OF POUND? WORTH MUST Btf HOLD AT A , CRFyP S ■■*.'■ 1,--FTr 1?; p.;v O^^H. U.F. AmmmEß & 00., STATIONERS' HALL. 6 169 T ATEST TelflQfram:—ThP (Jo- error of 1 •'■' . VictorW has ord>,re? s.h^l. i)..;n>': but Heai/h TiA shall, be used in Got rnuieii House. ' - •--■ ■ ,i TINWALD, '\ TjlOR SALE, T.S.s 17 and 18, ertf. JJ trally situated, fronting the Main South Road and Railway, ttaay t«rm«. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. f ' free'nid stc»riry at a low rate of interest. AUo special sum of .£6OO. T. BULLOCK.