vernment brought m a Bill to raise the salaries to £1000 a year he should support it. The Premier admitted that Minis ters salaries were too low, but the Go vernment did not feel justified m rais ing them. He also thought that the time had arrived when the Ministerial residences should he sold. Mr Reeves said that the system of travelling allowances to members was very unsatisfactory. Sir Robert Stout called attention to the unfair way m which the Govern ment advertisements were distributed, to newspapers. The Premier defended the course taken by the Government, and said that it was absolute'y necessary to cut down the advertisement account of the colony. The discussion on the vote for the Colonial Secretary's department was continued, but was confined to the question of Government advertising and Ministerial residences. After full ventilation of both sub jects the first" item m the department, £400, salary of the native member of the Executive Council, was agreed to, and progress was reported. The House rose at 2.15.

POULTRY SHOW.

Cheistchurch, August 10. The Championship Poultry Show was opened yesterday afternoon by the mayor. The exhibits number 1011, and came from all parts of the colony. The strongest class m the show are Leghorns, and Hamburgs, Wyandottes, Brahmas, and Cochins are well represented. The championships were awarded as follows :—Light Brahtnas—Mr Bannister (Wellington); Dorkings—Mr S. C. Kesteven(Chrißtchurch); Cochins—Messrs C. C and L. Banks (Christchurch); Lang shans—Mr J. T. Nicholls (Lawrence); Ply mouth Rocks—Mr L, Tracey (Timaru); Wyandottes—Mr B. J. Boss (Christchurch); Game—Mr J. 0. Clark (Christchurch ; Min orcas—Mr A. Ogden (Rangiora); Hamburgs —Mr G. Kollinson (K^iapoi); Leghorns- Mr G. Ennis (Timaru); ducks, Aylesbury— Mr G. A. Allen (Kaiapoi); ducks, Pekin— Mr Sydney James (Dunedin); pigeons, Dragoons—Mr B. Boys (Masterton); Tum blers—Mr G. A. MacQuarrie (Nelson); Jacobins—Mr M. Bannister (Wellington); JFantails and Turbots—Mr J. Walker (Auck land) ; Antwerps—Mr J, B. Hackworth (Wellington) j canaries, Norwich—Mr D. Jack (Oamaru).

A Point in the Licensing Act.

Wellington, August 10. In the Magistrates Court the licensee »nd barman of the Metropolitan Hotel, Moles worth Street, was charged with selling beer contrary to the law. Oxner, the licensee recently took over the hotel and ft permit was granted to him to sell for the remainder of the licensing year by two members of the Committee. The facts were admitted. MrSkerrett for the defence contended that, under the pro visions of section 95 of the Licensing Act, 1891, it was competent for two members of the Licensing Committee to give ap plicant a permit: to sell pending the issue of a license. Inspector Pender remarked that if this contention was upheld, it would have the effect of upsetting the present act. He drew attention to the fact that no certificate to sell had been issued by the Stipendiary Magistrate, vho was Chairman of the Licensing Com mittee. His worship said the matter was no doubt an important one, and he re served his decision until Tuesday.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports as follows upon the live stock market for the week ending August 7 t—On Tuesday, at the Tinwald yards, the usual sale of sheep was held. It being a bright day, and the stock all lookiug well, prices were quite up to last week's values. The greater portion of the day's yarding was made up of well grown and heavy woolled lambs and a few good cross bred ewes m lamb. The entry for the day was about 4300 sheep, 32 head of cattle, and 22 pigs. My entry consisted of 2221 sheep, 20 bead of and 6 pigs, all of which I cleared at the following prices:—6o fat merino ewes 5s 9d, 63 merino ewes la 9d, 21 lambs 5a sd, 312 merino ewes m lamb 6s 3d, 38 merino ewes 33, 174 merino ewes 2s 9d, 64 two-tooth crossbreds lls 2d, 51 hoggets 7s 4d, 204 crossbred hoggets 9s 2d, 70 hog gets 8s 7d, 158 two-tooth crossbreds 13s, 249 first-cross hoggets 8s Id, 251 second-cross hoggets 9a 9d, 250 four, six, and eight-tooth crossbred ewes m lamb 14s, 81 crossbred two-tooths 12s 6d, 28 merino ewes and lambs 3s Id, Cattle—3 fat heifeis £6 2a 6d, 2 fat steers £5 ss, 4 steers £2 9s, 3 cattle 30s, 1 cow £7 10s, 2 steers 325, 1 springer £7 ss. Pigs.—6 at 8s 9d, 1 hoar 9s — On Wednesday I held a very successful clearing sale for Mr John White, of Fleming ton. Having sold his farm, all lots had to be sold at the fall of the hammer, and very good prices were realised. The following are a few of the prices:—Sundries 23, 4s 6a, 6s 6d, 103, £117s 6d, harrows £1 3s, £3, £5, roller £7 15s, drays £2 15s, £3 15s, drill £8, binder (Massey), £5, double-furrow plough £7, grubbers £1 7s 6d, £5, stack oat sheaves £1810 a, wheat lls per bag. Pigs.—Breeding sows £112s 3d, £2 Ss, boar £110s, baconers £110s, slips 10a. Sheep.—lo crossbrsds 9a 9d, crossbred ewes 13s fid. Cattle.—Milk

cows £5 ss, £5 7s (id, £6, 4 cattle £1 123. Horses. - Draughts £9 ss, £17, £20, pony \ L 3 10s, harness LI 10s, L 2 7s 6d. Messrs Miles and Company, Limited, re» port as follows upon the weekly stock sale held at the Thxwald Yards on Tuesday Augast 7 :—A further addition m number was shown at the Tinwald Yards on Tues« day last, the totals being 4382 sheep, 33 head catfcle and 22 pigs. Very few sheep were yarded for disposal m the butchers' quarter, six pens of merinos and one of crossbreds comprising the total which vitere taken by the local trade at lls 6d and 13s for crossbred ewes, and 5s 9d merinos, wethers at 5a 4d. Buyers ior freezing were present but showed no desire to procure sup plies, therefore, several lots were withdrawn. The market again contained a large per - centage of hoggets which were competed for freely, a good clearance being made at rather better figures than ruling last week, prices being-~los 3d, 9s sd, 9s 2d, 8s 6d for best quality, on offer down to 7s 3d, Stpre crossbred two-tooths realised lls 2d to Jgs 6d f biddings being slack. Improved busi ness m many instances meb the breeding cheep submitted, late prices being more than maintained; crossbred ewes making 12s 3d for well conditioned old sheep, whilst a good line of six-tooth ewes Bold up to 14s. Merinos of good appearance and sound mouths were cleared at 6s 3d, inferior sorts 3s and Is od. In cattle of fat and store descriptions fair prices weps realised, the stores mostly comprised yearlings, and all lots sold well up to late values under good competition. We sold 80 fat merino wethers at 8s Id, 49 store lambs 7s Id, 79 crossbred two-tooths 14s, 272 crossbred lambs 9s 3d, 29 merino wethers at 8s Id, 6 pigs, weaners, at 7s 6d; and have also sold privately several lines of sheep at market rates.

Painful Days

I Will arrive for all those who are predisposed i to rheumatism or rheumatic gout during the winter months, being the time ot the year when these diseases develop with renewed violence. To avoid a,great deal of suffering, it ia advisable to take precautionary meas ures m time, and to use remedies that will not only prevent these attacks, but effectu ally and permanently eradicate these evils from the system. Rheumatism and rheumatic gouc can only be cured by a constitutional treatment, and a remedy which prevents the accumulation of uric acid m the blood, and which will remove this acid if already formed restoring the digestive organs and kidneys to a normal and healthy action. Embrocations platters, ointments, and other local applica tions maysometimes afford temporary relief from acute pain, but never remove the dis ease. It is generally considered tha*". Warners Safe Cure is the only remedy which effectually and permanently cures these complaints and there is scarcely a town, village, or hamlet m Australasia m , which some person does not proclaim its efficacy: The following case forcibly illus trates these points :—" Junee, New South Wales, May 16th, 1894. Messrs H. H Warner & Co.: hheumatism has proved a great drawback to me m my trade as' a car- , penter, especially climbing up ladders and working on high buildings- As a consequence I have been compelled to decline many offers of good work. The pains would suddenly seize my frame when m elevated positions, so that I had narrow escapes from serious accident or prehaps death. The paroxysms would sometimes affect my limbs and at other times the back, so that I must have repeatedly fallen had there been nothing to lay hold of for support; I have been fre quently prescribed for by doctors, and when their treatment failed have tried supposed remedies, but none of these means were of any benefit for any length of time. It was not until I took your Safe Medicines that I experienced any decided improvment. Their good effects became so pronounced that when I had taken 9 bottles of Safe Cure and 3 of safe Rheumatic Cure I found myself en tirely cured. Three years have passed with out any attack, so that I have good reason to conclude that the cure is perfect.,—C. F. Biley, Carpenter and Joiner."

Farmer's Mass in B Flat.

It would have been fur more satisfactory to the members of the Ashburton Musical Society had a larger audience countenanced the concert last night at which Farmer's Mass m B fiat was produced. St Stephen's Schoolroom was but poorly filled, but the audience was certainly made up of musical people who could understand and appreciate the class of muaic provided for their enjoy ment. The mass essayed is not by any means a difficult one for people accustomed Ito mass music, which has many charac teristics peculiar to itself, but to singers not familiar with mass music, and the ser vice for which it is intended, it presents not a few difficulties. Besides, mass music is always written for the Latin service of the Church, and when an English translation is fitted to the words, the composer usually suffers at the hands of the adapter, no; matter how able he may be. iccent, cadence, and phrasing have frequently to be altered, and the composer's idea is thus not expressed. At any rate, those who have I heard good mass music sung, say m a Catholic Cathedral, by a well trained and fairly strong choir, readily mark the difference when the same music is given to an English translation. The Musical Society did their best with the work, and all that could be done was done. It had been m practice, we understand, for a good many months, and although one would have liked, to see a stronger chorus than some two dozeu or so voices, thanks to the excellence of the schoolroom's acoustics the effect was good, the orchestra being a wonderful aid, and never obtrusive. Mr Llewellyn Owen was conductor, while Mr R, Wood led the orchestra, which numbered about a dozen, including a welcome addition m the shape of a clarionet, well played by a visitor, whose name we did not catch. la point of balance, t eSociety was somewhat weak m tenors,and this added to the manner m which they were stowed away behind two rows of treble voices, and just beside the brass of the orchestra, had rather a one-sided effect on the choruses. The effect was peculiar when, m the full parts, the tenors were suddenly left to themselves to carry on the theme. Their voices, so thin, were like the still small voice of a con science reproving the management for placing them out of sight, and at times the sound seemed to come from outside the room altogether. But they held bravely on, and their efforts if not very robust were at times sweet and tuneful, and they made no mistakes. The choruses throughout were well taken, and went with the agreeable swing that long practice of a piece ensures. The soprano soli—there is but little solo work m fact m the mass—were taken by Mrs C. M. Brooke, Mrs Peter" Williams and Mias Berg. The last named made her first appearance as a solo singer, and was slightly nervous which may account for some uucertainity she ex hibited about her breathing places, bat withal she sang very sweetly, and gave a a good account of herself m the "Dona nobis." All the alto work was done by Mrs Mayne m her usual faithful style, while Mr Needham, from Timaru, light, but sweet and effective supplied the strains set for single tenor. Messrs Peter Williams and Brooking were the bassi, the former doing yeomanly work throughout the mass.and the latter making a decided hit m his duet with the tenor. The orchestra was managed with taste and effect, and altogether the mass was very satisfactorily presented. The second part of the concert comprised a few items of sentimental song, etc., but does not call for special notice. I

Fire at the Somerset Hotel.

At a quarter to five o'clack this morn* ing, the residents of the town were rudely aw&kened from their repose by the bois terous clanging of the firebell, and from the vigor with which ifc gave forth isa jangling notes, and the persistency with which ifc was rung—never stopping for a momenta-it was apparent that the caaee was not to be found m a false alarm, or a two-roomed cottage on the outskirts. A look out of windows gave no information, as there was no glare, but the numbers of townspeople who were so^n about had no difficulty m locating the fire at Mr James' Somerset Hotel. The second dining room j — between the bar m Burnett street and the kitchen—was all m a blaze, and as there was no supply of water until the Fire Brigade should arrive, and the dining room waa almost m the oenfcre of the building, there appeared a doleful prosp?ct of a rapetition of the fire m Prospect Buildings. Mr James and one of the men tried a few buckets* of water, bub the supply was inadequate, and they had to give m. Fortunately, however, the doors and windows of the room were all closed, and the roof being plastered, assisted m keeping the flames within the part of the house where the fire had started. The Brigade appeared on the sceno within a few minutes of the first alarm and had the fire under control almost immediately. The whole thing occupied but very little over a quarter of an hour, and the Brigade cannot be too highly complimented on the smartness of their turn-out, and the quickness with which the men got to work—the hook and | ladder detachment being at work m a re-

marlpbly short space pf time and the curricle and steani engine were m position and operating very goon a|ter, Tq this fapb, and to the fortunate gircurasfc^nP9 °f the the doora ar»<3. windows being closed and excluding the airj are to be attributed the escape from a disastrous jjre. The flpe evidently had its origin m the fire place m the corner of the bar room adjacent to the dining room, and having caughb the wall, the latter room was soon m flames, Mr Restell, one of the hotel boarders, was the first to discover the ftre, and, l|e aroqse^ several of the other inmates. The building is : insured for £2000 In the Alliance • the stock for £200, jn'fihe same office, and for £500 with the furniture for another £500 m the Com-

LIBEL BILL.

-*_. Wellington, August 10. The Hon J. McKenzte's newspaper Libel Limitation Bill was circulated to night. It is a Bill to amend the law to libel and contains six clauses. r" Article" means any printed matter ' other than letters appearing m any news papers and containing any comment direct or indirect on public affairs of the colony, or on acts or conduct of any person m 1 the colony " .Newspaper " means news paper as denned m the Printers and | Newspapers Registration Act 1868 I Clause three provides thac m so far as 1 concerns the proprietor, editor, printer, or publisher of a newspaper any article or letter published therein is privileged if it be published without malice and dis close at foot full name and address of its writer, but nothing contained m this section shall be construed to m any way protect such writer even though he be proprietor, editor, printer, or publisher. Clause four provides a penalty of not less than five pounds nor more than fif y poun<?« fir the publ shing o f an article or letter which is not accompanied by the name and address of the writer, the proprietor, editor, printer, and publisher, are severally liable to the penalty. Clause five states that no penalty inflicted under this) Act is m any way an answer to any prooseding for libel. Under clause six the publication ot an article or letter without the name and address of (she writer is to be takgn as evidence of ex press malice m any civil or criminal pro ceeding that may ensue.

LATEST CABLE NEWS. THE WAR IN THE EAST.

THE COItKAHfS STAltViara 1 Shanghai, August 10. The Japanese are pouring troops into Chemulpo and Gensan. The Emperor of China is levying a war tribute on. the Ticeroys of the provinces. A large number of old soldiers are volunteering against Japan. The Emperor of China proposes to raise a foreign loan for the expenses of the war. The Coreans are starving, and are appealing to America for help. Berun, August 30. ! The German Government has ordered two more cruisers to Corea. 1 Washington, August 10 The Japanese have ordered a million of pounds of beef m New York. London, August 10. The Russian troops m Eastern Siberia have been instructed to hold themselves m readiness for any emer gency m Corea. France, it is said, is ready to act with Kussia m regard to Eastern Asia

FROZEN MEAT.

London, August 9. Afc a meeting of frozen meat impor ters, Mr Nelsop, of Nelson Bros., presided. Among those present were the Agents-General of Victoria and Queensland, and Messrs Lee Smith and Simon Eraser. The meeting advised spreading the shipments of frozen meat j more equally over the year, and the opening up of markets on the Conti nent. In view of present glutted market, Queensland, it was suggested, should reduce her shipments of frozen beef. The Agent-General for Queens land declined to advise limitation unless it was universal. In this step Mr Weddell concurred. Sir J. F. Garrick said there was no reason why Queensland should be specially selected for reduction. Mr Forrest explained that he had arranged with the shipping companies to omit one month's supply of Queensland beef.

LABOR.

Sydney, August 10 In the Hay district many shearers are refusing to sign the Pastoralists' Union agreement, but a number of sheds are working under a verbal agreement. The sheds are gradually filling up m the Moree district. Brisbane, August 10. The Speaker ruled that MrGlassey's motion for compulsory conciliation was out of order, as it contained an assump tion which was not based on fact.

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF

Washington, August 10 Wool will remain free, unless the present Bill is altered or rejected. The Tariff Conference has agreed that imported spirits shall pay a duty of 6s and locally distilled spirits 4s 4d per gallon.

New South Wales Politics.

Sydstey, August 10. Mr Young, Minister for Public Works has been returned unopposed.

THE EARTHQUAKE IN SICILY

Rome, August 10. Four towns, including Ace and Fled, were destroyed by the earthquake m Sicily, The people flsd into the open country.

THE PLAGUE

Honu Kong, August 10. Advices from Hong Kong state that the plague has been stamped out.

GOLD.

Perth, August 10. i Dunn Brothers' new discovery has been named the Wealth of Nations. They were prospecting on behalf of a West Australian syndicate. The ground m the vicinity of the find is richly alluvial and a great rush is ex pected to set m and many ar9 making' preparations to follow the Dunns. An offer has been received from Melbourne 1 of £50,000 for one share. A rich reef has been discovered 65 Miles frqm Kurnajpie.

PROPOSED SYDNEY MINT

Sydney, August 10 Government have received aa. in timation that the Imperial Treasury has approved of the proposal to establish a mint here.

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Special Attractive Sale OF Drapery, Cjiothinjg and Bo^fcs; COMMENCING, SATUJRDA.Y JUNE 53, FOR ONE MONTH* fr3 pair] Blankets reduced toJlOa 6d and 12a 6d m Men's Kaiapoi Suits at 25b 6d worth 32a 6d TAPESTRY AND BRUSSELS CARPETS GREATLY REDUCID 32 dozen Ladies' Cashmere Gloves 9d and Is per pair High Class Dress Goods, double width, from Is Colonial Flannel 8d per yurd Flannels, good quality, from 3Jd Ladies' Boots from 2a per j.il Ladies' Slippers from Is 3d pe^ pair Great Reductions m Every Department*



Cheap Groceries For CASH ONLY. Best Silk Dressed Roller Flonr, Fine Salt 5s per cwt. bag 251 b 2s, 501 b3s 10£ d, Baking Soda 3d perlb lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s" Best MLxed Peel 8d per lb White Crystal Sugar 2|dper lb Washing Soda Id per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) Pearl Barley 2d per lb Sfdperlb Finest Sagofand Tapioca l|d Finest New Eaisins (cleaned) per lb 4|d per lb Sheep Tongues IOdJ per tin Finest New Sultanas (cleaned) Finest Japan Rice 2|d perlb. 4|d perlb Cream of Tartar (pure) Is2d Electric Candles s|d per lb, perlb 5s 3d per doz Corn Flour (Brown's) 3|d lbl Neayes' Food lid pectin SafetyJMatches 3d per packet ALL OTHER GOODS:AT:CORRESPCNDING PRICES. /CUSTOMERS waited upon for Orders. Goods delivered daily. Sole Agentslfor|Mandarin and Tiger TeasJJacd " Blue Bell Catneal SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HQU E.



TALMOCTU OILSKCS THE BURNING QUitSTION OF THE DAY. TI^HERE TO GET AN OILSKIN THAT WILL HEDHER CBAGK NOR SPLIT? WHY, AT THE SOLE AGENTS MITCHELL & TURNER KAIA1»OI -HOU.SE. -GREAT SALE JEdwards, Bennetts, * Co's Mock, AT BEATH'S. — TREMENDOUS REDUCTIONS IN DRESS GOODS — NEW SEASON'S COSTUMES FROM 3s lid to 25s 6d —Former Prices 5s lid to 37s 6d. All Wool Amazon Cloth, doable width Heavy Melton Cloths, m \- M „ m Navy, Brown and Maroon/ °*a per * Navy, Cardinal, Petunia, Brown, Green, Black, Is lid per yard—Former Strong Inverness Serges. Now llid- I price 2s lid Former price la 3U -CLOTHING- Men's| Strong Tweed Suits 19a 6d— Men's Strong Leather Shuts 2s 6d— Former price 26s 6d Former price 3s 6d Men's Eaiapoi Tweed Snits 22s 6d— Men's All Wool Under-tiannels 3s 6d— Former prise 32s 6d v- Former price 4s 3d Man's Kaiapol Saddle Trousers 14s lid Men's Kaiapoi Knitted Socks lIW— Former price 21s Former price In 3d Men's Strong- Tweed Trousers 5a lid Boys' Tweed Suits from 3s lid, upwards Former price 8s 6d GREAT REDUCTIONS j Blankets, Rugs, Flannels, Flannel i*f j lettes, Shirtings, Calicoes, Towels ETC. everything" reduced, G. L BEATH $ CO., TAN OR ED STREETj



THERE are two qualities of Heal'h Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, parity and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6'! awd 2s per lb. Ask your grocer for j Health Tea, and see that you get ir Wholesale at Zander's TO LET—Dwelling m Moore Street. T. bXJLW' K. TOWN Section 60, £ Acre Her mode Street, offers for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. T. BULLOCK. 1 P\f\ Acres Turnip L&nd to let for crop ■ I.O\J of Oats. t. bullock. to fakwu:rsTni7othersT~ 5a6 ACRES 536 WAKANUI PLAINS. Re&erves 25093, 26849 and 27117. OFFERS are inviied for any of those sections on accountof the Mortgagees. A low price will be accepted and ex. ceptionally liberal terms. Owners of rich heavy land m the Wakanui Diattrict are invited to inspect, as it would be suitable to work with theirs. T. BULLOCK,



LOOK! LOOK! JOHN ORE, & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS , o» GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEttf 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:— Bollitt's Supreme Eoller Flour ~251bs 2s, 501bs Bs 10Jd, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2|d perlb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb . 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Bice, 2Jd 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 Sheep Tongues, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7-Jd, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles 5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s I Caustic Lye for soap making lOdatin, 12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powder, large tins IOJd, 12 tins lOs 3d; Cream of Tartar Is 2d,per lb, 121bsl2s5d Coin Flour, Brown's, dM per d, 121bs3s4d J ■' Essence «$ Oojffe©. large bo,tt)ea la, 12 bottl*^ for Us 5d Hew Climbs, 3fd per lb h^Zn Peel, 8d per lb, 21ba "sSd, 71b tins, 3s 6d Baisins, washed, 4|d per lb Sultanas, 4fdper lb Baldng Soda, 3d per lb, s|lbfe Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine Salt, lcwt 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 OBR & CO, ASHBURTQN,



Drawing A Palotlng Classes. M R wTh. T klT A TTENDS on TUESDAYS at Mr /\ r Gates' Dresden School of Music to give lessons m the above subjects. All information can be obtained from Mr Gates or from W. H. T*it, Titnaru. Old Paintings renovated and repaired. Por traits painted. 8 36 To Shearer*. 1U ESSRS ACLAND, DUDLEY & Co., 142 Cashel street, Corner Manchester street, Acting under instructions from the Pas toralists' Union, are now ENGAGING SHEARERS FOR AUSTRALIA. 50 Shearers Wanted, TERMS 20s per Hundred, land 17s per Hundred, Machine Shearers will leave Lyttelton on the 16th August, per Waihora. FREE PASSAGES GRANTED FROM LYTTELTON TO SHED. 3 MONTHS WORK GUARANTEED Early application necessary. Full particulars and copies of agree ment to be seen at the offices of the undersigned, POLAND, DUDLEY & CO., 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street* 8 46



LOOK OTJX 8t- John's Panto mine Company, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY NEXT, 864 ODDFELLOW^ Ha i,l. '—*"'■ ■ '■'"""- »mm '■ A SI^rfURTON -OOOTBALL riLUB TAe Annual Social <af the above Club will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON FEIDAY, AUGUST 17. Bauble Tickets, 2s 6d. Ixbra Lady, Is. Gates' Band, 25 D. T. TODD?Hon. Sec. T^O more Indigestion; no mor« ncr J3I vcuanesa from indulging m too much tea drinking, for those who drink HbamCK Tea. One trial will convince you, iHEKEY Zander Authorised Agent



Entertainments. QDDFELLOWS' JJf AL L. ]¥ewbary-iipa<!m CONCERT COMPANY. ONE NIGHT ONLY ! ONE NIGHT ONLY ! ! TO-NIGHT. This will be fehe only opportunity the Public of Ashburton will have of hearing the World-Famed Tenor Mil PHILIP NE WB URY, acknowledged by the entire Australian press to be the GREATEST TENOR that has ever visited the Southern H«SJwie« phere, his magnificent Vocalisation having created the greatest excitement m aH the Australian Capitals, and during the Dunedin season Hundreds have been turned away nightly, the performance of the " Messiah" being marked by the | wildest enthusiasm, Mr Philip Newbury and Miba Emily Spada being frantically encored by the largest audience ever assembled within the walls of the.Garrison Hall. As early as six o'clock hundreds were waiting for the doors to open, and, long before seven o'clock the vast Hall' was densely packed, and fully One Thou sand persons were unable to gain admis sion, and a great number of people were satisfied to remain standing during the entire performance. The Melbourne 41 Argus " says his singing was a perfect revelation m the art of Vocalisation. MISS EMILY SPADA, the Young and Brilliant Soprano, has by her finished singing risen to the highest, position as a Vocalist m her native country, America, and on visiting Great Britain she afonce, by her artistic triumphs, occupied a foremost position as a leading Soprano of the day. MISS CLARA MONGREDIEN, Contralto, MR HARRY SMITH, Baritone, MR WILLIAM E. NOTT, Accompanist & Organist. Notwithstanding the great expense in curred m visiting Ashburton, the manage ment have resolved upon the following low scale of admission, perfectly confident that the public will fully appreciate their determination to place within the reach of all the opportunity of hearing, at a moderate price, these talented Artistes of European reputation. A&misaion—3s, 2s, Ib. Box Plan now open at F. Cjukk's, Tobacconist, where seats may be reserved. 8 55 Wrj. ANGUS, Business Manager.



Mr D. Thomas. GOODWILL of Lease, for 3| years, of Reserve 1774, containing about 150 Acres, situated between Ashburton and Dromore. Rental, 2s 6d per acre. 75 acres Turnip Land ; just fed off ready for the plough. Would maka a grand Accommodation Paddock. B'or particulars apdy D. THOMAS, 8 48 Ashburton.



Bankruptcy Notices." IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Coun of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of the bank ruptcy of James McGregor, of Ash burton, Tobacconist. \1 TRITTEN Tenders will be received W by the Undersigned up to TUES DAY, the 14th day of August instant, at 2 p,m, for Stock 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, et3.," also accompanied by marked cheque or £25, The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Dated this 4th day of August, 1894. JOHN DAVI SON, Deputy-Official Assignee, 8 21 Ashburton.



Government Notices. NOTICE TO SHJbEPOWNFRS. "THE STOOR. ACT; 1893." OWNERS are remind.d that the Sheep Rate is payable at any Post Offi c where there is a Monty Order Cffice on or btfore September!, after that date it can be received by the local j Inspector of Stock only, with the addition of the penalty, viz., one shilling for every ttn shillings or part of ten shiilings of the amount due. BY O RDYR. Wellington, August 1, 1894. - B§Ll



Strict Cash Only, until further notice: — Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Boiler Flour, 2001bs 14s White Crystal Sugar 2Jd per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3|d per lb Eleme Baisins 4f d per lb Sultanas 4Jd per lb Fine White Sago IJd per lb White Flake Tapioca ljdper lb Split Peas IJd per lb Valencia Baisins 4|d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin And all other goods IN ALL DEPARTMENTS too numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LQW 'PRICES. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, ! ®EHERAL MEBCHANT i AN* BIEEOT IMPORTER, | AfiiENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance offioe Aust&lidii Mutual and Provident Society J. T. Ford and Oo



ASHBURTON CODNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that at 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, In compliance with » petition of certain ratepayers of those districts, and that the said reaolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meet ing of the Council to be held at the Council Chambers on FRIDAY, the 7th day of September, 189 i, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. The proposed Special Order is to take effrct from and after the day upon which it is gazetted. A copy of the proposed Special Order is deposited at 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 WARING, Clerk to the Council. \ Ashburton, August 4, 1894. 819 HENRY ZANDER £HAVE NOW IN STOCK and to Land MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF WHITE CLOVER RED OLOVEK. ALSIKE. COWGRASS. (ENGLISH AND COLONIAL GROWN.) Samples of which can be seen germin ating at my office. By experts they are pronocnced the FINEST SEEDS which come to th?s Market. Samples and quotations of— CLOVERS, RYEGRASS, and COCKSFOOT, sent on application. I AM STILL SELLING FOR



In the matter of Public Trust Office Acts for the time being, and m the matter of the estate of Sakah Banks, late of Longbeach, m the Provincial District of Canterbury, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that all Creditors and others having claims against the above estate are re quired to send m to the office of the Public Trustee, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or his agent at Chriatchurch, and m writing on or before the twenty sixth day of October, 1894, full particu- ; lars of such claim 3, giving the items and ' amounts of the same; and the Public ' Trustee will at expiration of the said time or as socn thereafter as conveniently may be, distribute the assets of the said deceased or any part thereof among the parties entitled thereto, hiving regard only to the claims which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice and according to the priorities given by the Public Tcu3t Office Acts for trie time being, to such claims as between them selves respectively. All moneys payable to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's account at any Postal Money Order Office. I J. K. WARBURTON. 8 60 Public Trustee.



, For the past quarter of a century there has been one Continuous flow of letters bearing estimony to the truly wonderful cures, effected by Clarke's World-fmed Blood xMixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light. Sufferers from Scrofula, Bcurvy, f Bad Legs, Skia and Blood Diaeases, Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited to give 1 I a trial to teat its value. Sold everywhere at 2s 9d per bottle. Beware of worthies imitations and substitutes. °) i enaers. ffIENDERS are invited for putting ( A New Roof on Cottage m Cox Street, and other repairs. Tenders re ceived up to MONDAY MORNING*, 13rh inst,, at 9 o'clock. The lowest tender not necessarily accept. T. BULLOCK, 8 45 Agent, mENDERS are invited for Recovering J (with Iron) and building Additions to Woolahed at Anama for F. Peter. > sq. Plans and Specifications at roy ofhce. Tenders close on SATURDAY, July 18, at Noon. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 8 54 R. BIRD. Public Notioes.



Captain Udwin reports ver^, low prea sure approaching wesWard, ' and h,s,rd ssv^ierty gales with rain niay be I expected m mosb parts of the colony j between noon b? Sunday and midnig^ §f Monday. DOLLAR qiGAftEMtf -M. Ne holdoßß or jphatoa. ~Hf wry ZANO«K Wb%\



Indigestion.—How much thought has been bestowed, and whaf; volnmipous treatises have bgen written upon -this universal and distressing disease, which js with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a eourajß of a purifying, soothing and tonic medicine $ It acts directly on the stomach, liver and bowels—' then indirectly, though no Ie»8 effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that iarmony dwells between each organ and its functions, Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Fills are fully com- Setenfc to subdue the most chronic and istressing cases of impaired digestion, and to restore the jniserablp suf ere?' to health, tjrenath aad cheerfulness,