IMPERIAL POLITICS.

London, July 20, In the House of Lords, Lord Salis bury, asking for time to discuss the financial Bills, clamed the right to amend the Budget. The Premier said that the House nf Lords was merely an academic body when discussing money Bills, and it was impossible to amend them. F July 21. Sir E. Grey, Political Secretary for Foreign Affairs, announced m the House of Commons that the Imperial Government had been officially in formed by the Argentine Republic that the question of extraditing Jabez Bal four, was not yet decided. Replying to a question m the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey said that the Belgian and German treaties which affected the colonies were terminable on twelve months' notice.

THE SOCIALISTS.

Paris, July 20. Owing to the hostility, of the Go vernment m Paris the Socialists are appealing to the working classes to organise a social revolt.

Fatal Boat Accident

St. Petersburg, July 21. A ferry boat on the Bielaja capsized and one hundred persons were drowned.

The Bank of New Zealand

London, July 20. Bank of New Zealand stock is quoted at 102. July 21. Bank of New Zealand stock is quoted at 102£. The requisite amount has been largely over-subscribed.

The New South Wales Elections.

Sydney, July 21. The return of Sir J. Abbott, the Speaker, is practically assured. A few returns from his district have still to come m. In the coursa of an interview he said the new Parliament was the best elected for many years. If Sir H. Parkes is called on to form a Ministry he will make Federation the first main question. An analysis of the voting shows that m 1891 the labor vote numbered 103,000 against 49,000 this week. The " Spectator," referring to the New South Wales elections, declares that the balance of power rests with tbe labor members, and believes that real danger lies m the fact that the latter may exact their uttermost de mands.

UNITED STATES TARIFF

Washington, July 21 The Senate is much incensed at the President's dictation re the tariff, and it is feared that a deadlock will ensue. It is reported that the President in tends to veto the Tariff Bill. Senator Hill declares that the President's letter has removed every chance of the new tariff becoming law. London, July 21 The " Daily Telegraph's" New York correspondent wires that it is expected i that Congress will revert to the Mc- Kinley Tariff. The' Democratic Sena tors favor such a course. The corres pondent trusts that the tariff will not be sanctioned unless the duties on coal and iron remain.

Eastern Extension Tele graph Company.

London, July 21. The Eastern Extension Telegraph Company held a great function m the Imperial Institute last night, to cele brate the twenty-fifth anniversary of cable communication with the East. Among'those present wera the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Fife, the Marquis of Salisbury, the Marquis of Lome, Viscount Wol seley, the Right Hon J. Chamberlain, and hundreds of other notables, besides the Agents-General of the colonies, All the above-named attended the banquet given by the Company, and at the garden/etc fully five thousand were present. The Prince of Wales personally cabled a felicitous message to the Indian and Colonial Governments fron* the Eastern Extension Telegraph Com pany's function m the Imperial Insti tute last night.

AN UNFOUNDED STATEMENT.

Sydney, Juiy 22. Enquiries have been made with reference to the statement made by the ««St. James' Gazette," London, |that women m Sydney were eaters of arsenic. So far, the result of the enquiry goes m the direction of prov ing that the statement has no founda tion m fact.

SENTENCED TO DEATH.

Melbourne, July 21. Jordon, the colored man who was arrested on a charge of being con cerned m the murder of the woman Hicks, with whom he had been living, has been found guilty and sentenced to death. ;

A MURDERER'S CONFESSION.

Sydnjby, July 21, The confession left by Lee previous to his execution is published. He adheres to his original statement that Mackay was shot accidentally m the struggle. mm^mmm

AN OVERDUE STEAMER.

Sydney, July 21. Fears are entertained for the safety o! the steamer Duckerfieldf rom Napier, and the steamer Phcebe has been sent m search of her.

Collision in the Channel.

Paris, July 21. A French torpedo boat named Hydrondeur collided with a vessel m the English Channel, and as she was leaking badly all haste was made for Boulogne with a view to beaching the vessel. The vessel was driven along at the rate of twenty-eight knots, and the high rate caused a fire on board. This led to almost a panic on board, and when they discovered that the out break was m the vicinity of the magazine the crew were frantic. Fortunately, however, the flames were extinguished and the vesssl reached the Jjarbor safely,

MALAYS AND SPANDIARDS

(Received July 23, 11 a.m.) Madrid, July 22. An official report states that a party of Malays surprised a Spanish detach ' ment m Mindanao, one of the Philip pine Islands, killed fourteen and wounded forty-seven before they were finally repulsed.

MUD THROWING.

At the Police Court to-day—before Messrs David Thomas and T. JE. Upton, Justices of the Peace—Hubert Johns, William Biggins, John Campbell, George Campbell, George Stribbling, Charles Smithell and Charles Nolan "were charged with having, on the night of July 13, been guilty of throwing mad at certain Salvationists m Havelock street. Johns and Higginß pleaded guilty, but the othei accused denied the charge. The Sergeant stated that he had evi dence which showed that John and George Campbell, though they had been accused were not guilty, and asked th<it the charge against them be withdrawn. The Bench thought it would be better for the boys themselves if they were discharged by the Court after hearing evidence against them. William Hay ward, employed afc Butler's Hotel, said he was m town on Thursday night, July 12. Saw Higgins and Johns throwing mud and calling out. The mud went all about tha doors. Did not see anyone else throwing mud. Smithell did not throw mud. Edward James said he was m Havolock street on the night of July 12, near the Salvation barracks. Saw Johns and Higgins there. Did not remember seeing any of the other Accused there. Saw mud thrown, but did not know who threw it. William Higgins who, when asked whether he wished to be sworn, re plied m the affirmative, said that besides himself, Hubert Johns, George and John Campbell, Stribbling and Charles Smithell were throwing mud at the barracks on the night m question. The other boys were giving him the mud to throw, and were also throwing them selves. The officer said to them (the boys) ** If any of you want to throw mud, come and throw it at my face, it will keep you warm," Mr Thomas—"Yru must have been throwing mud before that was said." Accused—"l had nob; the others had done so."

Tha other accused were then asked if they wished to ask the witness any questions. The two Campbells and. Stribbling took advantage of the oppor tunity, and an interrogatory like this came off. " Did you see me throw mud ?" —" Yes." "No you didn't." " Didn't you give me the mad to throw and I wouldn't because I said I didn't want to get into a row." " No, you didn't. You gave me the mttd to throw." "No, I never." Hubert Johns was m Havelock Street on the night m question. A number of boys started to throw mud. He threw one bit. One of the Salvationists kicked him while he was m tho barracks, and kicked him out for nothing, Charles Nolan was near the barracks on Thursday. Saw mud thrown by Johns and Higgins. Saw the other accused, but did not see them throw mud. William George Peart aaid he was a Salvation Army cadet. Recollected the night of Thursday, the 12th instant* A number of young lads and a few grown up men were pelting mud. He could not say who they were but could identify Higgins and Johns. Some of the mud waa thrown at him at the entrance of the barracks door. Interrogated by Higglna —"Didn't you say if we were men we'd come and throw it at jour fsce' ? " Yes I did say that if you were men you would not throw at roe from behind corners " Higgins—" You said if it amused ua it amused you." " I cannot say about that." This was the whole of the evidence. Mr Thomas said—"The Bench have agreed on this case, and. find that there is no evidence against the whole of the boys except two, Higgins and John«. (Address ing those two). Now, »he Bench have decided m Ashburton to pub down theae descriptions of •'larks"—as you call them —and remember then, that if m future any of you come up to the Banch you will bs dealc with very severely. You may consider it fun to throw mud, but you must remember that Salvationists have aa much right to the roads as you have. If you musfc throw mud at people you musto suffer the consequences, and you will get into jail, lam sorry to say that some of these boys have been here before. Higgins will be fined 10s or seven days' imprisonment, and Jehus 5s or seven ! days. The rest of the fcboys are dis charged, as there is no evidence against them.

AURORA BOREALIS

Sydney, July 23. A fine display of the aurora borealis has been witnessed during the last few evenings.

THE WEATHER.

Sydney* July 21. It has been snowing continuously for the past six days. At Oberon m the hiila to the west of Sydney, the country is completely covered, and the stock is likely to perish for want of food unless a change occurs shortly. At Kiandra the snow reaches the house tops, and the townspeople are indulging m exercise on snow shoes from the roof of the Kiandra Hotel. Although the weather is bitterly cold m Sydney no rain has fallen for many weeks.

ALFORD STATION.

The following ia the Meteorological report for the week ending July 22, 1894 :~

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.]

I Another Slip Woodvjxle, July 23. Another slip occurred m the gorge on Saturday, the heaviest for some time. The men were at work all night clear lag. It expected that the train will get through to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 20 The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following London cable message, dated July 21: Tallow—Market weak. New Zealand tallow has declined sixpence per cwt, since last report. Frozen Meat—Mutton market has a downward tendency. Canterbury mutton is worth 3|d per lb, Wellington mutton is worth 3|d per lb. Lamb maikec un changed. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth per carcase 4§d per lb. Sheepskins—There is rather better demand. Wool — Combing crossbred market firmer. (Received July 20, 11 a.m.) j London, July 22. A good sale of wool was held on Saturday, competition being fair. Wsstoe brand, New Zealand, brought B§d. The ( total quantity of wool catalogued ap to date is 208.600 bales, of which 191,200 bales have been sold. Sheepskins are m good demand. Late rates are are main tained and m some cases there is a farthing advance. A cargo Victorian wheat perLesAdelphea sold at 23s 3d. The English market ia weak withoub a quotable change, the Continental dull, and the American shows a general decline. Tallow—Medium mutton 23s 6d; beef ?2s od.

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Business Notices DON'T MISS THIS GiiFAT OPPORTUNITY i Kdwards, Bennett?, * Co 90 fttcck, G. Ti "RftaiTi At (~^Ck HAJ> ten Buyers out on Wedoeifcgr • .v. neani oc L>o*» Morning, to pick up any bugS offering at the above sale. THE FOLLOWING ARE A YEW OF THE LINES MASKED FOR SALE TODAY. 50 Pairs White Blankets from 6s lid per pair 27 Pairs Colored Blankets from 6i lid per pair 453 yards Crewdaon'a Calicoes from 2}d per yard] "335 yards Leather Shirtings from 4|d per yard 1000 yards Fast Color Flannellettes from 2|d per yard LADIES' ALL WOOL*OASHMERE HOSE IOJd pr p»u 102 PAIRS CELEBRATED IMPERIAL CORSETS, 2e 9d worth ■ fid 13 Men's Tweed Suit* 19s 6d worth 27s 6d 40 Men* Tweed Trousers 6s lid worth 9a 6d 18 Men's Tweed Trousers 7s Ud worth 124 6d 150JBoys' Tweed|Suits from> lid upwards «®° SEE WINDOWS AND DOOBS FOR PRICES. JB G. L. BEATH & CO., TANORED STREET * I I ' -Lll Mil .1 ,| I '■« . ) Special Attractive Sale OF Drjapery, Clothing and Boots. COMMENCING, SATURDAY JUNE 28, 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 Draw Goods, double width, from Is I Colonial Flannel 8d per y*rd 1 Flannels, good quality, from 3Jd Ladies' Boots from 2s per pti , Ladies' Slippers from Is 3d pei pair Great Reductions In llTcry IK par I meat. Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Sillc Dressed Roller Flour, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251 b 2s, 501 b3s IOJd, Baking Soda 3d per lb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs Us 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 Sfdperlb Finest Sago and Tapioca ljd Finest New Eaisins (cleaned) per lb 4Jd per lb Sheep Tongues IOdJ per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2Jd per lb 4Jdperlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is 2d Electric Candles 5Jd per] lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz " Corn Flour (Brown's) 3Jd lb Neaves* Food 11 d per tin 6 afety Matches 3d per packet ' ALL OTHER GOODS AT CORRESPONDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agents for Mandarin and Tiger Teas and M Blue Bell" Oatmeal SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE. The Early Bird for the Worm; THE FORTUNATE FUKCKABERB OF YABMOUTB OILSKfJSS I ■ ' " jkELIGHTBD AT RESULT DURING JROUGH WEATHER Another Shipment to Hand. -SOLE AGENTS MITCHELL I TURNER



TUTONIY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, at Lowest Current Bates. H. C, ORBELL, 7 103 Solicitor, Ashburton. QPARROVT POISONING, ~ Our' 1 Malvern correspondent writes : —Every advantage was taken of the recent snowy weather by the farmers to destroy sparrows and other small birds. The Road Boards supplied poisoned whpat, and the result of laying this has been most successful, I thousands of birds being killed by io. j In one case twelve dozen were picked j up m ten minutes m a farmyard. The paragraph as above appeared m the ''Press"--and m response to a letter written by me to the Clerk of the Malvern Boad Board. I received the following reply:— Manager, Ashburton Drug Company, Limited, Ashburton. Dbae Sir,—Your letter to hand cover ing local which appeared m " The Press,' and m reply I have to inform you that it is the Ashburton Drug Company's article which is referred to. I have ..made enquiries among the [ farmers who'got your wheat from me, and find tbat grand results have been obtained. Yours Faithfully, Richard Kobxlt, Clerk Malvern Road Board, Springfield. The Ashburfcon Drug Company, Ld. 7 94 J. M, Cambridge, Manager. PHOTOGRAPHY. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN PHOTO GRAPHY. I DOZEN CABINETS, highly finished, -1- for 10s 6d ; Carte de Visite, 7s 6d per [ dozen at LAWRENCE'S STUDIO, opposite Railway Station, 1 Photographers by special appointment to His Excellency the Governor. Portraits of every description taken from Catd to Life Siza. Pictures by the Instantaneous Method are equally as good taken m dull weather as m the brightest sunshine. 7 105 NO more Indigestion ; no more ncr vcusTi6B9 from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince ou. Henry Zander. Authorised Agent'



HENRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. — PRICE LIST — FOR Strict Casli Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, ! 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases m stock White Crystal Sugar 2|d per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3}d per lb Eleme Raisins 4^d per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine "White Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca If d per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Best Japan Rice 2Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£dper lb Pearl Barley 2d per lb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6dper 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 HKALTH TEA. 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 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 m wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES * STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money m Ashburton and who have a stake here not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER~~AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT JIND DIRECT IMPORTER.



CAR SOU" A CO. TEAS PURE Indian Is 91, pure Ceylon 2n and 2a 4d. Our own Blends, Is 9d, 2s and 23 4tL Nelson Moate and Cos., Arab and Countess Teas. Just to hand a consignment of the famous MONARCH TEA, of which the Poet says: — " It is Monarch of all its surveys, Its right; there \a none to dispute • From the Hub all round to the sea. Every taste I am sure it will suit." PROVISIONS. Best Brands of Batter, Cheese, Roil 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, stein Cord, Manilla Rope, Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Horse Brushes, la 3d, Gorse Knives from 3s 6d. Handles 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., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. OPPOSITE .UNION BANK.



LOOK! LOOK! JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF GENERAL MERCHANDISE. \ HEltf we say we are selling Cheaper than any House m Ashburton, one glance at the following prices will convince everyone that we MEAN WHAT WE SAY:— Eollitt's Supreme Kdller Flour —251bs 2s, 501bs 3s IOJd, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14b 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d ■ Best Mauritius Sugar, 2Jd perlb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Kice, 2^d per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neave's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d ! Sa^o, Tapioca, and Split Peas, If per lb v Sheep Tongaes, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7^d, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 12s Caustic Xjye for soap making lOd a tin, 12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powder, large tins 10|d, 12 tins 10s 3d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s5d Coin Flour, Brown's, 3|d per lb, 121bs 3s 4d Essence of Coffee, large, bottles Is, 12 bottles for 1 Is 5d New Currants, 3}d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71b tins, 3s6d Raisins, washed, 4^d per lb Sultanas, 4f d per lb Baking Hoda, 3d perlb, s Jibs Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s ld Washing Soda, ld per lb Fine Balt, Icwt bags, 5s 1000 Vestas 5d a box, 4s lOd dozen TEA.~TEA. We are prepared to quote Special Prices for Tea m 51b, 101 b, 201 b, and 401bs lots, that will <f Astonish the Natives." JOHN ORR & CO, ASHBtJRTON



TO LET JTOR A CROP. 300 aoeVb- 200 Being R.Ss. 28217, 28218, situated not far rom Winchmore school. For particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. QVOD aftemoo"nT~Mrs Smith. Not *-* ieelhig well? Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening l My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely, Wholesale and retail at Zander's, i



fe. Anderson^ BOOT W A H E H O U S E, EAST STREET. BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS HRHE Largest and Best Assorted Stock m the Districb to Select from ALL BEST ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL MAKES IN STOCK. Our COLONIAL GOODS are made at Our Own Factory, so th»t we are able to GUARANTEE SATISFACTION AND SELL AT LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Every Description of Bootß and Shoes made to order. Material and Workmanship GUARANTEED. Be sure to Call and Inspect Goods before Buying elsewhere. S. AJSTDBESO]Sr> , BOOT MANUFACTURER AND IMPORTER, J. NICHOLAS, Manager, East street. Repaibi Done Sami Day as Brought



CHEAP BUILDING SITE. =Q1 A lOe —SECTION No. 23. 1.0 lv/o» containing one rood. Good Land. Alford Forest Road. T. BULLOCK. [^Ul£s THE WOFUD ) THE PREMIER TEA OF THE WORLD. _- Kiciiest and loveliest flavour. More economical than any other kinfl. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthen* the con stitution; It's numerous competitors aro falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask yoar Grocer for t, HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agent. ,



Tenders. TENDERS "C^OR erecting a Dwelling House at Tin -■- wald. Plans and specifications to be seen at Mr Shearer's. Tenders close on FRIDAY, 27th mat,, addressed to JAMES GUDSELL, 7 125 Tinwald. Public Notices NOTICE. THE Quarterly General Meeting of Members of the Ashburton Club will be held at the Club on WEDNES DAY Next at 8 p.m. 7 128 BY ORDER ACC^M^ODATiaN~PAbDOCKS- j MESSRS Miles and Company, Limited, have for sale by private treaty FOUR BLOCKS GOOD GRAZING LAND, each containing about 126 acres, WITHIN 100 CHAINS OF ASHBURTON SALEYARDS. All this Land is NEWLY SOWN down m English Grasses, 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. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ASH BDRTON WORKING MEN'S CO OPERATIVE SOCIETY. j" ADIES & GENTLEMEN,— It having come to my knowledge that certain grave reflections have been made on ray character by members cf this Society, with respect to my conduct of the Society's business whilsc Storeman, I beg to say I ehall be prepared at any time to meet the Members and Committee to answer any questions they may wish to aßk with respect to any business transactions, or any other information connected with the business, they may require at my hands. JOSEPH TAYLOB. P.S.—-I have no present intention of raising the price of Bread. 7*129 FUNERAL NOTION THE Friends of the late Mr Archi bald McLeod. are respectfully in formed that his funeral will move from the residence of Mrs G. Voel, Cameron Street, TO-MORROW, Tuesday, 24th inst., at 2 p.m , for the Ashburton Ceme tery. BAKER BROS., 7f130 Undertakers.



I MESSRS BOWMAN AND SON. Three Days Sale, A GREAT SALE BY AUCTION OF _ DRAPERY AID CLOTHING ASSIGNED STOCK. NO RESERVE. at> CASES. VALUE jQ^i^t ' CASES VALUE &j*y>* MESSRS BOWMAN AND SON are favored with instructions from the Assignees m the Estate of Messrs McKiver, Cameron and Co. (in liquidation) of Melbourne, to sell on THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. JULY 26, 27, 28, Commencing at 11 a.m, each day, IN LOTS TO SUIT ALL BUYERS, A Large quantity of USEFUL EVERY-DAY DRAPERY, comprising:— Dress Pieces, Melton, Cashmere, Serge, Merino, Silk, Grey and White, Calicoes, Prints, Ginghams, Hand kerchiefs, Fmlay'sSheetings (Twill) Turkish Towels, B*th Towels, Linen Table Covers, Table Nap kina, Honeycomb and Marcella Quilts (all sizes), Double and Single Blankets, Ulsters, Stockings, Cor sets, Children's Clothing, Aprons, Tapestry Carpets, Ruga, Mats, Oil sloth and Linoleum (all widths), Lace Curtains, Flanelette, Water proof Carriage Huge, Seal Rugs, Down Quilts, Men's Suits, Tweed and Moleskin Trousers (all sizes), Undershirts, Underpants, Shirts, Tweed (m suit lengths), Overcoats, Sou-wester Oil Skin Coats. The Stock of the above Firm is placed on the market, for Unreserved Sale. Every article genuine, and guaranteed as represented. Remember—NO RESERVE—Bemeiaber BOWMAN & SON, 7 92 Auctioneers.



flsfs V* Pievcnts the hairfrom  <H becoming turn, faded, **** "J\ f-, *&$? preserves ;'i_j*^ isSlil^ rt"' uch penort of life It cmes uehing humors, and keeps the sciiii cool, moist, and luvilthy. Uio 1 (>se of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined ana delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air, and which is a,s ,perfect a substitute fen.- the oil supplied by nature, m youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply, AyePs Hair Vigor PIIEI'AKED EY Dr. J. C. AVER & CO^JLowell, Mass., U. S. A. GtlP* Beware of cheap imitations. The name--Ayer— l3 prominent on tho wrapper and is blown m the glasu on f.ho bottom of oac> of our bottles.



Bowman & Son, MERCANTILE AUCTIONEERS, 200, 206 Hereford Street, Chkistchukch. BOWMAN k SON, HOUSE, Land, and Esbabe Agents, Property Auctioneers, Property Valuers. BOWMAN & SON, Fruit Importers and Salesmen. Austra lian and Island Fruits always on hand and to arrive. BOWMAN & SON, Piano Importers, Piano Importers. We give best vslue m Pianos. Every instrument Guaranteed. BOWMAN & S O N, Largest and most central Auction Rooms °m Chriatchurch. 200, 206 HEREFORD STREET. 7 118 TIHERE are two qualities of Health X Tea, both unsurpassed for strength purity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2a per lb. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see thafc you g« It. I Wholesale at Zander'sJ



LANTERNS AND SLIDES. 50 SLIDES LOANED FOB 3s ALL the beat of the New Sets introduced as published; Largeet Stook and safest Oiroulation m the world; Hires donble them, selves every Season; can he sent free both ways, at our risk, for 6a 3d. MPHOVED PRAESTANTIA £4 4a COM' PLETE. Ministers and Schools supplied on our Monthly Instalments System. Our Improved PRAESTANTIA LANTERN is admitted by all who have tried it the beat Oil Lantern ever seen. Marvellously Improved this Season. Worth 20 per cent more; prioe remains the samte, £i 4s Hundreds of Recent Testimonials* BEST LANTERN OUTFITTERS IN THE WORLD. Bi-unial, Trinnial, and other Lanterns Lantern Slides, Plain and Colored, o unequalled quality, at the very lowest prioes. Lirge Catalogue, with New Supplement, 6d., upplementa, 2d; Operator's Guide, l£d Hints for Hirers, 2d; Hire Liste, free ; Sample Pictorial Window Bills, Id,, from RILEY BROTHERS 5, Ghoapaide .Bradford. T ATEST Telegram.—The Governor of -Li Victoria has ordered that non« but Health Tea shall be used m Gov rnraen House.



J The railway station masters are peti tioning parliament for a system of classifi cation similar to that m force m the Post and Telegraph department. The barque Thurso, which left Welling ton for Newcastle early last week, was struck by lightning during Friday's thunderstorm, when near Kapiti Island. Her main tup gallant mast was injured, and the whole of the ropes attached to the mainmast were brought down by the run. The barque is lying under the island till repairs are effected For the seventh time the Prince of Wales' yacht Britannia has defeated Mr Gould's sloop Vigilant. The race thia time took place at Kingston, and additional interest was taken m the contest, as on last occasion, when this pair of cracks met the visitor won. The issue would have been doubtful had not the Britannia met with an accident. A magnetic healer who has been prac tising m Wellington for some years, and has met with a certain amount of success, has been predicting a tremendous earth quake m two or three months. The man has gained so much ascendancy over people of weak minds that several families have sold off and left the city, and others are preparing to follow suit, to the numbei, it is said, of forty, Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Blood Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion,con-, stipation, liver complaint, pains m back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Large box 68; two boxes, 10s, post free. J. W. Clayton Box 234 Duaedin DOLLAR CIGAFETTES — 3d. No holders or photos. —H»nry Zanoer, Whole sale agent



DQM,4S QIQASRTXBB 3d per pwUt