gxptoaed that the BilTw^ not, his own but he had been asked to pilot it thrpugh the House, , . Mr beddon B*w no reason t<> object to the Bill at this stage, but Government hadreceivedcommunicationsfrom shemists who stated that if the Bill passed it would deprive them of their means of livelihood. The Bill would also incr. duee a close cor poration which was not desirable, and h» hoped if the Bill got into Committee that proper safe guards would be effected. After a short debate the motion was agreed to on the voices. REPORTING! DEBATES. Mr George Hutchison moved the adop tion of the recommendation of the Re porting Debates Committee to the effect that no speeches of members be reported after midnight, . . Major Steward admitted the object was a moat desirable one, bat he was afraid the adoption of the report would result m an injustice being inflicted onraany hon. memberßo m Mr Seddon concurred with the desire of the Committee to prevent as far as pos sible late sittings, but he regarded this proposal as a most dangerous one. E> should vote against the report as it stood, and thought the best way of dealing with the matter was to avoid late sittings as far as possible. * It waß agreed to adjourn the debate till a fuller House was present. Another recommendation of the Re porting Debates Committee, that the number of haneards to be allowed to members be increased to fifty each, was agreed to. PROHIBITION BILL. Mr McGuire moved the second reading of the Importation or Manufacture of In toxicating Liquor Prohibition Bill He claimed that the measure struck at the rot t of the liquor difficulty. Mr Smith (Ohristchurch) opposed; the Bill as a distinct interference with the rights of the people. Mr Seddon said as the Bill meant a loss to the colony of nearly half a million sterling he could nob see how ifc could be carried into law. Sir' Robert Stoat thought the people of the colony should have the opportunity of voting on the Bill. The motion for the second reading was lost by 39 to 12. STANDING ORDERS. Consideration of the amended Standing Orders was then resumed m Committee. A lengthy debate arose over clause 92 with reference to moving the '* previous question " and the desirability of apply ing the closure to a debate. The Premier said that the Government had carefully considered this question and would vote against the closure. Eventually, the clause was held over for further consideration and the Oommittde proceeded to pass the unopposed clauses, leaving those that are likely to provoka debate tor another evening. The House rose at 12.25 a.m.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wbliington, Jnly 11. An arrangement has been made with the steamship companies and datry asso ciations throughout the colony that Wel lington shall be the last port of call during the butter exporting season for all vessels carrying dairy produce to the British markets. The work of constructing; the " Queen's drive" between Island Bay and LyelL Bay will destroy a large cave m which a man generally referred to as the " hermit" of Island Bay has lived for the last fifteen years.

CRICKET.

London, July 11. The Marylebone Cricket Club has unani mously decided that a side shall follow on if their score be 120 below theiropponents^ m a three days' match or 80 m a two diys match. The new rule will some into operation next season, but the Club expects that the Australian players will adopt it m October.

COLLISON AT SEA.

Wellington, July 11. Captain Brown, of the H. J. Libby, re ports that he left New York on the 15th of November, and on the 13th of December he •was aroused from sleep by a loud crash, and found the Italian barque Framitga Cavalla, bound from Buenos Ayres to Hamburg with » cargo of bone ash, locked together with his vessel. The chief officer of the H. J. Libby, (Mr Hallway) waa on the watch, it being about four o'clock m the morning, and he stated that, while his vessel was on the star board tack, bound southward, the Italian, which was on the port tack, bound north, Buddenly luffed up and, before those on board the H. J. Libby could take steps to prevent a collision, the Framilga Cavalla ran into her. The H. J Liby was struck on the starboard bow, cutting down six planks beneath the water ways, and carrying away the cathead and f oretop gallant mast part of the fore rigg-, ing, the main-top-mast, with its black stay, the main top gallant mast and all the miz aen rigging on the starboard side, also the mizzen channels, the main brace bumpkins and all the starboard braces, m addition to knocking m the rail amidships, and tearing several of the sails to shreds. The accident occured when about 1400 miles off Barbadocs. The Framilga Cavalla also sustained great damage. Both vessels ran to Barbadoes. The york of lepairing was slow, and it was not until the 14th of March that the H. J. Libby was enabled to resume her voyage. A law auit was threatened over the collision, but eventually thd matter was referred to arbitrators, by whom Captain Brown was called upon to pay £600 to the foreigner, m addition to making good his own damage. The chief officer of the H. J, Libby was re tired, and Mr Stamford was shipped m his place. The cargo was not damaged.

SMALL-POX.

Wellington, July 11 Government received a telegram to night from Eltham (Taranaki), stating that a young woman m the district had developed symptoms which were thought to be those of smallpox. The Premier wired for another medical man to make a diagnosis of the case, but his report i* not expected before to-morrow. No other particulars are available. Wellington, July 12. Government have not .received any fur ther details of the reported case of small pox at Eltbanv Tfte patient is a girl named Wallace, aged twelve, daughter of an engineer afr Henry's sawmill, Neill road. The girl has been strictly isolated pending farther enquiry.

PREFERENTIAL DUTIES.

London, July 11. The " Standard " is of opinion that a system of preferential duties would prove ruinous. Great Britain must keep her ports open to food supplies. "The Times" says freetrade gives little scope for favoring the colonies, and thinks it would be dangerous to grant preferential rates. Ottawa, July 11- The Conference carried the preferen tial trade resolution by five to three. The dissentient colonies were Sew South Wales, New Zealand, and Queensland.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY. (Before Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., and Mr T. F. Upton, J P.) Licensing Act.—Police v Henry Davis —In this case, which had been adjourned from last week, Sergeant M oiler stated he had procured a bottle of ginger wine from Mr tavis, which Professor Bicker ton had analysed and found it devoid of intoxi eating Ingredients—The S.M. said such being the case the information for selling intoxicating liquor on Sunday must fail, and be dismissed. With respect to the charge of keeping open on Sunday for oih.er purposes than the sale of intoxi cating liquors, subsection 4 of section 12 of the Alcoholic Liquors Act, 1893, must be read with section 154 of the Act of 1881, and there was nothing m these, or the English Acts relating to the subject, to prevent a house from being kept open, and any information, to succeed, must be laid under section 155 of the Act of 1881 Assault and Threatfning Language. —David Blacklock Carruthers v John Murphy. Mr Purnell for c <mplainant and MrCuthbertson for accused, who was charged with using threatening language to and throwing a pitchfork at complainant on June 29 when he was driving accused's cattle out of his (complainant's) paddeck, Mr Purnell asked for sureties, as the man was dangerous, and had been previously sentenced m the extreme penalty on a similar charge.—L\ B. Carruthers, a farmer at Doric, found the fence between his land and Mrs Murphy's

cut, and Bent men to repair it. Found accused's horses and sheep on his land, and drove them back on to Mrs Murphy's land. This was m the evening. Saw Murphy and Mra Murphy'a son coming. Accused had a pitchfork and ran up to him asking what he was doing with the sheep. Told him he was going to leave them on Mrs Murphy's land. When about half a chain off Murphy threw the pitchfork, which fell about twelve feet from complainant. Told him he would complain to the authorities if he threw it again. Accused swore, and ran within a few feet of complainant) and threw the fork again. Spurred his horse out of the way, and the fork just missed it. Accused followed him then for four or five chains. The horse then came to a bank and baulked, and accused threatened Kirn again. Cross-examined by Mr j Cufchbertson — Had two dogs with him ; one was a young one. Accused said the sheep were being knocked about The fork might have been thrown at him or the doe. The sheep broke into two mobs. The fence was sheep proof till lately. By Mr Purnell—Was driving the sheep m the usual way. By the S.M.— Accused has not threatened me since John Carruthurs, son of complainant, assisted to repair the fence, and corrobo rated last witness. Examined by Sir Cuthbertson—Murphy said he would kill the dogs. Did not hear him say he would hurt his father. By the S.M. —He rushed at father with the fork, as if he would strike him.—James Robinson, m the employ of cotnpla'ntant, corroborated last witness. ByMr Cuthbertson—Could not say if the fork was thrown a& the dog or the horse. Murphy said he would kill the dogs. The detence was that the dogs had worried Mr Murphy's sheep before, and that when he heard the dogs driving the sheep he thought the dogs were worrying them again, and he ran over with the fork, with which he was work ing, m his hand.-John Murphy, accused, was gathering straw with a pitchfork, when Mrs Murphy told him Carruthers' dogs were m the sheep again. Ran over and found Carruthers with a young dog driving the sheep very hard. Threw the fork at tbe do'T. The ewes are heavy m lamb. Told complainant if he found the dogs at the sheep again he would do for them. Carruthers said if he did, he (complainant) would go for him.—Philip Dola», stepson of Murphy, corroborated accused's statement. The S.M. said ho doubt accused was an excitable man, and had followed complainant m a threatening manner, but no harm seemed to have been done, and the case did not appear to be sufficiently aggravated for binding over accused, who, however, would have to pay the costs of the day, and he had batter learn to curb his temper. Civil, Cases,—W. E. Dolman v W Adama and wife, £4 5s 6d for work dene. Mr Purnell for plaintiff, Mr Cuthbertson for defendants. Mr Purnell admitted the work was. done for Mrs Adams.—W. E Dolman said he had agreed to accept a composition to save Mrs Adams going into the Bankruptcy Court. Had never received the dividend,—By Mr Purnell— Had signed the deed of csmposition now produced. Had understood it was merely a transfer from one trustee to another. Mr Cuthbertson said he was not aware auoh a document had been signed by Mr Dolman. He himself had applied for the dividend, arid had bean told there was no money. Plaintiff was non-suited.— S. Salek v James Corbett, 17a 6i for a nickel watch, lent and returned broken. Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed, without costs. ,

THE ANARCHISTS.

Madrid, July 10. An Anarchist has been arrested at Barcelona, who is suspected of being concerned m a plot to compass the death of the new French President.

MEAT MARKING COMMITTEE

London, July 11. Lord Onslow's Committee upon the marking of foreign and colonial pro duce, advises a further trial of the Merchandise Marks Act before fresh legislation is introduced, and also suggests the continuance of the en quiry into the question of marking.

LABOR.

Washington, July 10. The Railway Companies have de cided to arbitrate. The President has extended the proclamation of martial law to California, Dakota, Montana and Colorado. Mr Pullman asserts it will be impos sible to settle the strike untill the em ployees realise that the cost of pro duction must not exceed the selling price, July 11 The strikers at Sacramento are armed with 1500 rifles and revolvers, and ar© entrenched behind earthworks prepared to stand a siege. Six Com panies of Federal troops, attended by Gatling guns, have started from San Francisco to suppress them. Debs, the President of the Railway Union, has been arrested on a charge of conspiracy ; Howard, the "Vice president, and Kiliher, the Secretary, will be indicted for tampering with railway points. It is feared that a million Knights of Labor will strike to-day. Chicago is quiet, and thesituation elsewhere is generally improving. The President's proclamation of martial law has quieted the strikers, and it is expected the movement will collapse » Trains are resuming their running. Brisbane, July 12. A document of an incriminating character was found on Martin m connection with the burning of the shed on Ayrshire station.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE ENGLISH CROP.

(Received July 12, 10.30 a.m.) London, July 15- The " Times" estimates that the British yield will be 101-8 per cent of the average, but the area under culti- - vation has decreased by one-tenth.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

London, July 10. The Bank of New Zealand Directors suggest that they should be allowed to issue hundred pound stock instead of shares. The Chairman, Mr Glynn, says the action of the Government strengthens thepositioii of the Bank m England. July 11. The " Times "says the success of the Bank of New Zealand issue is assured. The underwriting of the Bank of New Zealand is completed. Condi tions are made for the issue of stock instead of shares.

FRANCE AND CANADA.

Ottawa, July 11 A Bill providing for the ratification of the Franco-Canadian commercial treaty has been read a second time.

LIVE BULLOCKS TO LONDON.

(Received July 12, 1g.50 a.m.) Sydney, July 12. An experimental shipment of live bullocks to London is about to be made, tbe first consignment leaving by the Maori King.

LADY HOPETOUN "COMES A CROPPER."

Melbourne, July 12. Lady Hopetoun met with a se ious accident m the hunting field. She was thrown from her horse and her ! nose was broken and her face badly cut and bruised. Her Ladyship waa insensible for some time. >

RICH STONE.

. ♦ ■— :— Perth, July 12. Some of the specimens from London derry mine are so rich that one has to look closely to see the quartz.

MR HUDDART'S STEAMERS.

London, July 10 "St James' Gazette" considers it absurd of Great Britain to haggle over Mr Huddart'f* steamers, when vessels running to foreign ports are subsidised.: July 11. Mr Hogan has given notice that he will ask if the Government propose to assist Mr Huddart's line, m view of the delay caused to Australian and American mails by the strike. Ottawa, July 11. A Bill granting a subsidy to Mr Huddart's steamers is being pressed m Parliament,

Fire in Sydenham.

The Wwlthain Arms Xfetttroyed. ■ Christchubch, July 12. The Waltham Arms Hotel, Sydenham, waa totally destroyed by fire between four and five this morning. The building was insured for £400 m the Standard and £?00 m the South British, the furniture and stock for £200 m the Alliance. The building was owned by Me Drummond, of the Refreshment Rooms, and Mr shanks, late of Wanganui, waa licensee.

A sad accident took place on Wednesday which resulted m the untimely death of an old Ashburton resident. About noon Mr John Ashton waa found dead m a drain at Waterton, near the mill. His son was work ing close by and immediately took him to the mill, but he was quite dead, though but a few minutes previously he had been talking to one of his sons m the house, apparently m his usual health. For the last two years Mr Ashton, who was over 70 years of age, has been m rather poor health. To pass the drain it was necessary to cross a narrow plank, and it is surmised that the deceased gentleman slipped and fell while crossing, and was consequently drowned. An inquest waa held this afternoon.

INQUEST.

An inquest was held fchis morning at the house of Mr Thomas Ashton, Water ton, son of deceased, before Mr W. G» Reea, J.P., acttng aa Coroner, and a jury of six, of whom Mr Thomas Taylor, was chosen foreman, coach ing the death of John Ashton. The evidence disclosed that deceased was last seen alive at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, crossing a bridge, to which there is no handrailing, on the road to the Waterton mill, and was found half an hour after wards by his son Edward, who chanced to be passing, dead m the creek, Dr Tweed stated that deceased had an apoplectic fit two or three years ago, and had been sub ject to giddiness ever since, and mis;ht have died at any moment. No doubt he had another tit or become giddy and fell into the creek and was drowned. The jury returned a verdict of accidentally drowned.

A Nobleman's Eccentric Will.

The contents of a most eccentric will, left by M. Zalesky, a rich Polish landed proprietor, who died m the province of Taurida m March, 1889, has just been published at St. Petersburg. The property left by the deceased was valued at 100,000 roubles, and his will was enclosed m an envelope bearing the words, "To be opened after my death." On this envelope being opened the executors found a second envelope on which was written,.« To be opened six weeks aft3r my death." The stipulated time having elapsed the second envelope was opened, and a third waa found with the words^ "To be opened a year after my death." At the end of the year a fourth envelope was discovered, which was to be opened two years after the death of the deceased, , This continued for five years; and when at length, m 1894, the actual will was read it was found to be as eccentric m its dispositions as m the directions attaching to its opening. The testator had bequeathed half of his fortune to such one of his heirs as has the greatest number of children. The rest of his money he directed to be placed m a bank, and at the end of one hundred years distributed, with the accumulated interest, among the descendants of the testator. The heirs of the deceased, however, have taken proceedings to test the legality of the will on the ground that M. Zalesky was not m sound disposing mind.

TBti ASfffrtmTOfr ftUAfiftlAN i tHPSaDAif, JULY 12, 1864



Findlay McArthur, a master nl&riner, has filed a declaration of insolvency. In his sworn statement made to the Official Assig nee m Bankruptcy at Auckland, he states he has been m the service of the National Steamship Company, holding command of the s.Si Gairloch on the West; Coast for the last nine years. He was suspended by the Company about June 20 last, and is now out of employment. His pay while on the Gairloch was £20 a month and found. Four or five years ago he backed a bill for a friend, who failed to meet it, and he had been paying interest on it ever since. He had to borrow money from various persons, amounting with interest to upwards of £400, of which £262 is still owing. The interest on these loans amounted to about £30 per quarter, equal to one-half the debtor's salary. The excessive interest arose through frequent renewals. This meant an average of something like 80 per cent per annum. In addition to this he had been paying off considerable sums during the last five months, on account of principal or loans. His assets are nil. His household furniture, worth £40, was made over to his wife six months ago. Had he kept his billet there would have been no necessity for his filing. As it is he has absolutely nothing to meet the demands on him.



Business Notices "• DON'T MltS THIS GiiFAT OPPORTUNITY. JKdw r<l§, Bennett?, A (o ffl ft»cli v GT, T}rka±V» £r r^n HAD ten Puyers oot on Wedttil*»f • ±J» Jjeaill CiO {jO.t Morning, to pick up ar.j bugaUk offering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING ABE A FEW OF THE LINES MARKED FOB SALE TODAY. ) ■ 60 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per pair 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 6s lid per pair 453 yards Crewdson's Calicoes from 2id par yard 335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4{d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Flannellettes from , 2sd per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL CASHMERB HOSE lOftd pr pair 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2s 9d worth ■ 6d 13 Men's Tweed Suits • 19s 6d worth 27s 6d 40 Men* Tweed Tronsers 5s lid worth 9s 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers 7s lid worth 12» 6d 150 Boys' Tweed Suits from 3a lid upwards W SEE WINDOWS AND DOORS FOB PBICBS. Jg§ G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251 b 2s, 501 b3s lO^d, Baking £oda 3d per lb ! lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs I4s Beet Mixed Peel 8d per lb" White Crystal Sugar 2fdper lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb 3|d per lb Finest Sago and Tapioca l}d Finest New Baisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb . Sheep Tongues lOd per tin Finest New Uilt&naS (cleaned) Finest Japan Bice 2^d per lb 4Jd per lb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, perlb sscdperdoz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d lbj Neaves* Food lid per tin Safety 3d per packet all;other goods at:correseonding prices. I o— v: .■■'_ /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. ' Solo [Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and " Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE- The Early Bird for the Worm. (i . ■ ■ THE FORTUNATE PURCHASERS or YABMOUTH SOILSKrNS T\ELIGHTED AT RESULT DURING ROUGH WEATHIR Another Shipment to Hand. -SOLE AGENTS MITCHELL s TURNER Special Attractive Sale 01 .Drapery, Clothing and Boots. COMMENCING, SATURDAY JUNE 23, FOR ONE MONTH. 73 pair Blankets reduced to 10s 6d and 12s 6d 87 Men's Kaiapoi Suits at 25a 6d worth 32s 6d TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLY REDUCED; 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Drew Goods, double width, from Is Colonial Flannel 8d per yurd Flannels, good quality, from 3Jd -. ladies' Boots from 2s per ptfe . * Ladies' Slippers from Is 3d pc; pair . Great Reductions m Every Dc purl meat.



HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. i - PRICE IJBT - FOR Strict Cagfc Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bs 14s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) , only few cases m stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3f d per lb Eleme Raisins 4-Jd 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) 3M per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4£d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HKAT/TH TE&. Health, Tea Most wholesome Tea m the World. Jam, assorted, m 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines, large tins, 8d per tin Sardinesj small tins, 4Jd 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 k 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, GBNEEAL MEECHAMT AND DIRECT, IMPORTER.



Public Notices. For Cash Oiiiy. Depression, NEW OATMEAL, m 251 b bags, 2a 4d. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OF FLOUR. FINEST ROLLER, m 25lbs 2s ; 501ba 3s 10M FINEST ROLLER, m lOOtbs 7a 6d ; 2001bsl4* Sparkling White Sugar 2fd per Id I inest ;* ew Currants (washed), 3f d per lb Finest New Eaisins (washed) 4Jd per lb Finest New Sultanas (washed), 4f d per lb Vestas 1000's 5d per box, 4s lOd per doz Plaid Vestas 4Jd per doz | Electric Candles 5Jd per lb, 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 per lb, 21b for Is 3d Essence of Coffee, large bottles, Is Washing Soda Id per lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb Lunch Biscuits 3Jd, 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 hplit Peas IJd per lb Finest Japan Kice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd. per lb Sheep's Tongues lib tins lOd Hundreds of other lines at corresponding Prices. JOHN ORR & GO./ The Cheapest and Oldest Established Firm m Ashburton.



jftULESTH™ Wof^ld] THE PREMIER TEA OF THE WORLD. .' Richest and loveliest flavour. More economical than any other kind. Becommended by the Medical Faculty. Au« Injurious Ingredients ' REMOVEQ. Promotes digestion—strengthen! the con stitution; It's numerous competitors are falling away Uko magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2e per lb Ad£ yoar Grocer for t< HENRY ZANBER Wholesale Ascent



HEALTH TEA is more economic* 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 eaf more easy. Henry Zander, Autho rised Agent. tANORED STREET. AS we are leaving Ashburfcon, JULY 14, we wish to'dispose of the FOLLOWING LINES BEFORE THAT DATE. 31b 2a Tea (any brand) 5a Best Coffee, la 6d per lb " Cleanser " Soap, 6s 6d _ cwt box Washing Soda. 141 b for la Flax Pope, 3d per lb Table Vinsgar, 5d per bottle Extract Coffee (Symington's), Is Id , Cream of Tartar, Is per lb Colman's Starch, 2b packet Mixed Pickles, 8d per bottle Preserved Fruits, Is tin Vinegar, la 3d gallon. Salmon^ Btl Mellor's Sauce, large, Is. X Jams, sd. Ship Lime Juice, Is Sultanas 4§d. Raisins 4|d NO Stimulant has given so much favor with the Natives as Health Tea It must be good. Ask your Grocer for it i "TiTDays' SaleT GIVING UP GROCERY BUSINESS. LIGHT'S GASH STORE. Tapioca, l|d per lb Golden Syrup, 7d 21b tins Cream Tartar, Is per lb Pickles, 8d bottle Plaid Matches,, 3|d dozen Cups and Saucers, 3s dozen Dinner Plates, 3 s dozen Zinc Washing Bowls, Is each American Brooms, Is each Hair Brooms, with handle, 2s each Blacking, 4d dozen Bottles Sauce, 4fd Vinegar, 4^d bottle And many other lines too numer ous to mention. LIGHTS GASH STORE. 14 DAYS ONLY. All Accounts NOT PAID by the 20lfc inst. WILL BE SUED FOR without notice.



[ Public Notices 1 npHE Tender of Richard Nealon and Co., has been accepted for the Draining at Lagmhor. DONALD McLEAN, 7 63 Lagmhor. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that the Audited Accounts of the above Board for the year ending March 31, 1894, are on view «t ihe Comity Council Offices, Ashburton, during office hours. By Order, F. MAINWARING, / Clerk. Ashburton, July 11, 1894. 7 54 " tCpLET FOR GRAZING. *> Q A ACRES, near the County Sale y" S' T. BULLOCK. R' At C* / TXTOPD'S Orchestral . QU AJi T T Class for young players, will be held at the".School of Music" EVERY FRIDAY, at 4 p.m For particulars apply to 7t32 HORACE A. GATES. To Let for a Crop of Oats, 250 acres, grass seed to be put m with the crop. ; T. BULLOCK, ACCOMMODATION PADDOCKS. MESSRS Miles and Company, . Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS GOOD GRAZING LAND, each containing about 125 acres,. WITHIN 100 CHAINS OF ASHBURTON SALE YARDS, All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down m 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. Dollab Cigarettes — Finest Tobacco.—Henry Zander, Woleme agent THAI 1 which brings most light and. hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap



1 AS*WOIV & CO. TEAS PURE Indian Is i)d, pure Ceylon 2a and 2a 4d. Oui own Blends, Is 9d, 2a and 2s 4el. Nelson Moate and Cos., Arab aod Countess Teas. Just to hand a consignment of the famous MONARCH TEA, of which the Poet says :— 16 It is Monarch of all its surveys, Its right there is none to dispute From the Hub all round to the sea. Every taste I am sure it will suit." PROVISIONS. Best Brands of Butter, Cheese, Roll Bacon, Oatina, Germina, etc. DAIRY REQUISITES. Bran, 2s 8d sack, Milk Buckets, 2s 3d, Churns, Strainers, Cream Cans, Milk Pans, Scales with weights, 7s 6d, Butter Pats, etc. FARM REQUIREMENTS. Bluestone, 3d lb, Pough Shares, .Rein Cord, Manilla Rope, Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Horse Brushes, Is 3d, Gorse Knives from 3s 6d. Handlss of every sort. Saws, Axes, Files, etc, Yates'New Gar* den Seeds just arrived. Hollo ware and Household Ironmongery of every kind. If you contemplate mak ing any improvements to your property, we can give you valuable information, which will enable you to effect a consider able saving. Enquiries solicited. Letters and telegrams receive our prompt atten tion. Wanted, Dairy Produce of every description* Top price given. CARSON AND CO., ,j WHOLESALE <fe RETAIL GROCERS' & IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION, BANK.



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE friends Mr John Ashton, are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from the Waterton Mill, on FRIDAY (to-morrow), 13th inst, at 2 p.m., for the Waterton Cemetery. 7 62



Entertainments. LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, No. 6003. 1.0.0. F., M.U. TWENIY-FIRST ANNIVERSARY Tea and w ciai WILL BE HKLJ) IN THE ODD/ELLOWS 1 HALL, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, JCI.Tr 13, ISO*. Admission.—Tea, lsfid. Social (double ticket) 2s 6i ; Single ticket (lady) 13, Re* freshments provided. Teaab6. Social at 8 p.m. 723 ~ Mr D. Tnomas. _ , -!-, . —^ j ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, JULY 17, 1894. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Trustees of Mr F. M. Rickman's Estate, TO SELL AT THE ABOVE YARDS the following of LIVE AND DEAD STOCK .:— DRAUGHT STALLION "PROTEOTIO N." 6 Horses, heavy and light, broken to harness, 2 Cows, Buggy and Har ness, Saddlery, Ploughs,, Harrows, Scoop, Oats, Chaff, and a large quanti'y of Sundries. ■■ Also, — 1 QO LEICESTER EWIS, two, tour, AtrU B i Xf an d eight-Jooth, m lamb to English Leicester Rams. ipK SHROPSHIRE EWES, four and L^eJ six-tooth, it) lamb to Shropshire Rams. 1 AH SBROPSHIRE DOWN RAM K\J\J LAMBS. *yF\ Half and Three - (Juarterbred /" R,aM LAMBS. I f\ STUD SHROPSHIRE DOWN -1-" RAMS. OK ENGLISH LEICESTER EWE LAMBS. Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 7*56 Auctioneer, ""borough of ashburton. NOTICE is hereby given that the __ Audited Annual Balance Sheet of the Borough, may now be seen at the Town Clerk's Office during office hours. CHAS. E. FOGKS, July 12, 1894, Town Clerk. 7 60 DISTRICT OF THE BOROUGH OF ASHBORTON. I HEREBY give notice that Thomas Bullock, whose place of business is within this District, has been duly licensed to sell by Auction for six months to be computed from the first day of July, 1894. CHAS, E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. July 12,1894. 7 61'



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