FOOTBALL.

On Saturday last the Southbridge football tca-n drove to Kakaia and met the local first fifteen m the Domain. Considering the recent heavy rainths ground was m excellent order. Bakaia won the toss and took advantage of a slight breeze, which subsided altogether as the whistle sounded half time. The play, which was mostly confined to the forward division, was not remarkable for its brilliance <|n either side. Endless scrums seemed to be the order of the day, and m these the Rakaia forwards held their own easily, and showed far more combination than m any other game during the season. In the first spell Harvey potted a neat goal, and the Southbridge line was crossed once, but no goal resulted. During the second sipell McLaren scored a try, which was not increased; Bakaia thus winning by tea j points (two trys and a potted goal) to nil. Mr Thompson acted as referee and Messrs Petrie and Keddell as touch line judges. After the match tho visitors were enter tained at a dinner m the Railway Hotel.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

THE WA.R IN THE

OrUROEK €HIHC«i WARSHIPS CAPVUREIK

London, August 6. Beports from Shanghai state that the Japanese have captured three Chinese warships. The European Consuls m Shangha are making preparation m case of an outbreak of riots or attempts to set fire to the town. Volunteers are being enrolled, but there is no immediate cause for alarm. Hong Kong, August 6 The Japanese severely maltreated the Chinese residents m Kobe, a sea port m Japan. A Chinese mob attacked the Japan ese Embassy returning from Pekin. (Received August 7,10.15 am.) London, August 6. The Japanese Government is negoti ating with Chicago for a supply of half a million pounds of beef for the army. "The Times," m alluding to the more recent cablegrams recording Jap anese victories, considers they probably refer to fighting off Yasan, the details of which were cabled under date of August 1.

THE ANARCHISTS.

Washington, August 6 Mr Gresham, Secretary of State, approves of the anti-Anarchists Bill. Mr Carlisle, Secretary of the Treasury, says the present system is a menace to the nations.

The Victorian Railways.

Mbi/BOltrne, August 6. Since the new classification m rail way charges came into force there has been a heavy shortage. The Com missioners estimated it would amount to £80,000 for the year, whereas it amounts to £22,800 for the first four weeks. The Minister of Railways now finds he can dispense with 750 employees. The heads of the various branches are opposed to this reduction on the ground that it will endanger the working of the railways. The Minister proposes to retire men m batches of fifty at a i time.

TURPIN'S MACHINE GUN.

Pakm, August 5 As the result of an investigation by a Committee of Turpin's latest inven tion, the Government have ordered one of his new machine guns to be con structed, and if it stands a severe tesi it will probably be adopted as the regular weapon. .August 6. A Committee of experts has reported adversely on Turpin's new machine gun.

THE BOUNDARY QUESTION.

Melbourne, August 6. Mr J. B. Patterson sees no necessity to re-open the boundary question. He i« of opinion that fifteen years' undis puted occupation founds a sufficient title.

THE VICTORIAN TARIF F.

London, August 6. . " The Times " says the report of the Victorian Tariff Board has given away the greater part of the protective posi tion.

THE BARQUE FREETRADER

Melbourne, August 6. Thr Court of Enquiry into the wreck of the barque Freetrader exonerated everyone from blame.

THE KAISER'S VISIT.

Berlin, August 6. The Emperor William has left Wil helmshaven for Cowes.

BRITISH OCCUPATION OF A JAPANESE HARBOUR.

"Figaro" state*that the Japanese Government is concluding a treaty by which Great Britain will be permitted to occupy Port Hamilton. This har bour is formed of three islands, lying about thirty-eight miles south from the mainland of Corea, and commands the strait leading from the Yellow Sea into the sea of Japan.

N.S.W. RAILWAYS

Sydney, August 7 The report of the Railway Oommis* Burners for the year ended June 30, shows the net profit, after paying ex penses, to be £1,270,000 —an increase of £20,000 over the preceding year.

VICKORIAN FINANCE.

Melbourne, August 7 "Wholesale opposition is manifested m business circles against the Budget proposals. The latest phase is>hat the Premier has expressed his "willingness to withdraw the Budget and submit new proposals if the House disapproves of those announced. He thinks the Income Tax and the tax on absentees may be brought into effect earlier than wag originally intended.

AUSTRALIAN TRADE WITH CANADA.

London, AußUst6. The Ottawa correspondent of " The Times " says the trade between Canada and Australia ia developing m a won derful manner. The last steamer which sailed from Vancouver had to leave behind 100 tons of cargo, for which she was unable to find room.

SPORTING.

V.R.C. SPRING MEETING.

The following have made the second pay ment for the Melbourne Cup. sfc lb st lb Porfcsea ... 9 12 Ruenalf ... 7 7 Jeweller ... 9 6 Forward ... 7 6 Paris ... 9 5 Destiny ... 7 6 Port Admiral 9 5 Mostyn ... 7 6 Pilot Boy ... 9 5 Bonnie Scot- Patron ... 9 3 land ... 7 6 Light Artillery 9 3 Nobleman ... 7 5 Brockleigh ... 9 2 Graduate ... 7 5 Carnage ... 9 2 Gaillardia ... 7 5 Malvolio ... 9 1 Devon .... 7 5 Cremorne ... 9 0 Royal Master 7 5 Tarcoola ... 813 Day of Grace 7 5 Loyalty ... 812 Labor m Vain 7 4 Lady Trenton 811 laaac ... 7 4 Hova ... 810 Acimena ... 7 3 Oxide ... 810 Oobbity ... 7 3 KtAlbansll 8 8 Ethelbert ... 7 2 Sternchaser ... 8 6 Principle ... 7 2 Mahee ... 8 6 Chandßeeßee 7 2 Els wick ... 8 5 Tudamore ... 7 2 Sailor Prince 8 5 Blue Peter ... 7 0 Aquarius ... 8 5 Golden King 7 0 Newman ... 8 3 Nada ... 7 0' Jonathan ,„ 8 3 Eiridsforde ... 7 0 Solanum ... 8 3 Trenlalto ... 7 0 Launceaton ... 8 2 Moscow ... 6 13 Lord Randolph 8 2 Patroness ... 613 Delaware .... 8 2 Malachite .. 6 12 Idolator « 8 1 Dry den ... 6 12 Swordbearer 8 0 Chiron ... 6 12 Sainfoin ... 8 0 Emurrale .„ 612 Grey Gown ... 8 0 Honour Fantail ... 8 0 Bright ... 612 Nightingale... 713 Warminster... 612 Saracen ... 713 Seaman ... 6 12 Burton ... 7 13 JEolvta ... 6 12 Alpine ... 712 Taranaki „. 612 Bessie Me- Question ... 611 Carthy ... 712 Laurus ... 611 Ronda ... 7 12 Shotbolfc ... 611 Donation ... 711 Maroon ... 610 Tridenfcate ... 7 11 Preston ... 6 JO Memah ... 711 Glenullin ..„ 610 Tim Swiveller 7 10 Grenadier ... 6 10 Havoc ... 7 10 Sioux ... 6 9 The Captain... 7 9 Glenhuntly ... 6 9 Brotherton ... 7 9 First Shoe ... 6 9 Salient ... 7 9 Chesterman... 6 7 Tellus ... 7 9 Vere Marine 6 7 The Possible 7 9 Strahan ... 6 7 Straightfire... 7 8 Ruth ... 6 7 Bruin ... 7 8 Galant ... 6 7 Dreamland ... 7 8 Goldsmith ... 6 7 Moorite ... 7 8 Carlsbad ... 6 7 Selim ... 7 7 Battalion ... 6 7 Capstan ... 7 7 Lucid ... 6 6

GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

Christchubch, August 6 The following final payments and accept ances have been received for the C.J.C Grand National Meeting :— FINAL PAYMENTS. N.Z. Grand National Steeplechase, of 500 boys ; three miles and a half.—Norton, Despised, Bombadier, Booties, RobiD, Belle, Nanakia, Amalgam. N.Z. Grand National Hurdle Race, of 300 boys ; two miles.—Liberator, Kul nine, Melinite, Magazine, Empire, Barnardo. ACCEPTANCES- First Hunters' Hurdles, of 50 aovs; once round and a distance.—Pumau, Gillie, Solomon, Houp-la, Hero, Beach, Golden Fairy, Nenthorn, Waverly, Joker, Laurence, Sir John. Enweld Steeplechase, of 75 soys ; two miles and a half.—Cajolery, Robin, Erin-go- Bragh, Dainty, Roseius, Austral, Rambler, Lord John, Glen, Joker. Winter Handicap of 115 soys ; one mile and a quarter.—Musket, Magazine, War rington, Harkaway, King John, Awarua Rose, Speculator, Mariner, Clarence, Mari byrnong, Goodwood, War Dance, Starling, Busybody, Manilla. Maiden Hurdles, of 80 soys: one mile and three-quarters.—Barnardo, Goodwood, Jacob Faithful, Lady Sockburn.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions expressed by our correspondents.)

A TRUTHFUL MINISTRY.

TO THE BBITOK. Sir.—lt turns out that ifc was Mr Purnell alone that heard John McKenzie say that Oheviot was paid for out of current revenue. Well, he seems so emphatic m his assertion, that I suppose we are bound to accept it. But I observe he still persists that at the time Mr McKenzie spoke here only some £10,000 had been paid from current revenue and what is more, sooner than acknowledge he has erred to the extent of of £50,220, mildly insinuates that the £60,220 may have been loan money. What nonsense. This is purely a bluff to suit his own purpose. The whole transaction was as clear as crystal. On June 1893 (when Mr McKenzie epoke here), £60,220 had been paid out of revenue account. It was some mouths after that the debentures were placed m the London market, and until then not. a penny had been borrowed to pay for the estate. In due course, the debenture money (250,000), was remitted, £200,000 was used to redeem the Treasury bills held by the trustees, £50,000 refunded to the revenue account, and the balance required to com plete the transaction £10,220 charged to revenue account and appears as such m the last Financial Statement. Mr Purnell says I wished to infer that only £200,000 has been paid oub of: current revenue. Not at all. What I did say, and still maintain, is that when John MoKenzie spoke £60,220 had been so paid —not some £10,000. Trusting this is sufficiently explicit, and closing my correspondence.—l am, etc., A. J. Tyrelivßaxtek.

THE BOT FLY.

A horse belonging to Mr James Lemon, of Lauriston, dropped down dead suddenly and from no apparent cause. It had been working away as usual, showing no signs of illness, weakness, or even want of con dition. Mr Lemon had the animal opened to see what had been the matter, and the stomach, which Mr Heseltine brought to us last night to see for ourselves, was one mass of millions of bots. We hear that sudden death 3of this sort have been fre quent of late, and post mortem examina tions have proved the existence of bots by the million m the stomachs. This proves that farmers ought not to wait for symp toms thafc never show themselves, but should drench at once with the best known remedies, and so make sure of the destruc tion of any bots that their horses may have. The bob, as we know it here, ap pears to be a totaily different pest from that known at Home, and is a thousand times more business • like m its action. Some vets seem to treat the bob pest I lightly, but when valuable horses, showing' no illness previously, suddenly fall down and die m a single gasp, and when opened show squirming bots by the bucketful, there is no room for pooh-poohing the matter. At any rate drenching is neither costly nor harmful, and every bofc de stroyed makes the pest one bot the weaker against next year. Had Mr Lemon's horse by any possibility survived the bots ; and managed to get rid of them, one trembles to think of the millions of them that would have been free for business next season, Yet, however mildly the horse may be attacked, something shoald be done to destroy them m the animal's stomach, as everyone allowed to live and pass through him into the open air only increases the danger tor the future, We fear that unless horse owners grapple with this druger now, while it is compara tively mild, it will grow to dimensions beyond even those of the sparrow pest.

STOUT V. SEDDON.

The .Leader* In I»« !»»*•.

I "Wellir.gtonPo.t" Sir Robert Stout came on just before the supper adjournment. He began quietly, , with incisive criticism, and gradually en- j chained the attention of an at "first inatten tive House. So fully did he do this that when, a few moments later, supper time came, there were cries to "go on." Arid "go on "he did with a vengeance, criticis ing item after item 5 showing the danger to the principles of true Liberalism innate m the autocracy to which the Government had developed. It was the remorseless scalpel of the surgeon removing the shrivelled skin and flesh m which the autocratic skeleton wag clothed. When he came to the story of the compact with the Christchurch railway \ servants the House held its collective breath, j The one or two who had been looking at I papers dropped them, and listened intently like their brethren, while the Premier's choler was visibly rising, and he wrote furious notes with much splashing of ink on great sheets of foolscap. The peroration over, the Premier rose, but there were cries of "time," and so the supper adjournment was taken. But the rage so long bottled up was let loose after the interval. It was a banquet of the furies. "Highwayman,'' " footpad," "assassin," were verbal missiles hurled at the senior member for Wellington as the Premier opened hia speech. And what a speech ! Pitched m the very fullness ! of his voice, delivered with every nerve and every muscle thrilling with rage, with dis hevelled hair and empurpled visage, arms thrust out now*here and now there m atti tudes now of defence and now of defiance, springs from side to side and up and down the narrow passages, between the desks, ducks, feints and parries, as though the 1 gladiator were really a gladiator of the fistic ring, figrting for hia very existence. Truly an extraordinary speech, extraordinarily de livered. The head shook up and down m convulsive jerks. The shoulders throbbed, and the big chest rose and swelled m great heaves, while the mighty fist swung around till the other Ministerial heads were en dangered, and then came down with a thud on desk or seat, making the ink bottles and papers dance again. It was like some powerfully-engined river boat fighting its way up rapids with the engines heaving and throbbing and gasping, till they shook every plank, and rattled every stay. But the pity of it! The fury of the gods impressed not the minor mortals. They laughed at the passion. They jeered at the pathos. And when the raging orator protested most they doubted most, throwing m satiric " Caa't hear's" when the big voice was reverberating round the fceiling, and shaking the very dust from the roof. And then the j climax. It was too much. " Perish policy | and cunning," cried the Premier, and the j House laughed long and loud as at a good joke— from him. '• Perish all that shuns ' the light"—members shrieked again. But when it came to " Trust m God and do the I right," they could laugh no longer. They wept very tears of hilarity and exhaustion. After that Sir Kobert Stout's personal ex planation came as a cold douche, as rain after thunder. '

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[ B^si-i*»sss Notices robFrT^lSrra^~~ /£Z± PRACTICAL j2f HOROLOGIST, GOLD <fc SILVERSMITH, Etc., i^f /^§^Sl EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. /^ffe\ GREAT REDUCTIONS " IN THE PRICE OP WATCH & CLOCK REPAIRS. 0' 111 Consequence of the prevalence of HARD TIMES, and having an Exceptionally Large Stock of all kinds of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRING MATERIALS and Requisites, E. MUREAY has decided to make a SWEEPING REDUCTION in the price «f Repairs. As he gives hi* PERSONAL ATTENTION to this branch of the business, and is a DIRECT IMPORTER of alt materials, etc, X,. MtlttßAY is able to do this without in any way sacrificing the EFFICIENCY of the work done, and Customers may rely upon him Maintaining the Reputation for CAREFUL and SATISFACTORY WORK, held by him during Fourteen Years' Residence in Ashburton. Watches Cleaned and Repaired 5s g D Clocks from ... ••• ••• „.. 2s Od



Public Notices Cheap Drapery. Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and CoY DRAPERY STOCK. BARGAINS IN TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at 1b Ojd per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE?WIDTH CASHMERES Bkx per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. , HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8a lid BARGAINS IN FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTES from 3d per yard BARGAINS IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2a lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE 1b per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.' RF.iXIZITIOV a a i.e. £750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. rpHE TIME HAS COMB AMD WB ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALIZE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF General Drapery, Clothing-, B<M>t9, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GKEATLY REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE STALE. IS JO *OEAS<mABLE /"AFFER "DEFUSED. | SALE ON Friday. June £9, AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. \w, W.SPEMERdCo, \ ARCADE H'OC--S.B. 155



Public Notice ._ HENRY ZANDER* Starvation Prices. - PRICE LIST — FOB, Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, lOOlbs 7s 6d Best Silk Dressed Koller Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (170 test, natural gas) | only few cases m stock WMte Crystal Sugar 2|d per 1b [Finest New Currants (cleaned) i 3|d per lb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f-d perlb Fine White Sago lfd per lb White Flake Tapioca lfd per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Best Japan Rice 2-Jd per lb Corn Flour (Brown's) 3£d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb i Bryant and May's Safeties 7jd dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon i Valencia Raisins 4^d per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box I TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea m the | World. Jam, assorted, m 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen SardineSj 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 is wanted. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. — REMEMBER — Patronise those who circulate the money m Ashbarton and who have a stake here not those who take your money and send it to Chriatchurch. REMEMBER~AII goods delivered Henry Zander, GENERAL MEECHA^T AND DIRECT IMPORTER. LOOK! LOOK! JOHN ORR & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS ov GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEN 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 Roller Flour —251bs 2s, 501bs Ss 10|d, lOOlbs 7s 6d, 2001bs 14s 701bs splendid White Sugar for 15s 8d Best Mauritius Sugar, 2fd perlb Pearl Barley, 2d per lb 251bs new Oatmeal, 2s 4d Best Japan Eice, 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£d, 12 packets 7s 3d Candles -5Jd per lb, 121bs 5s 3d White Pepper Is 2d per lb, 121bs 12s Caustic Lye for soap making lOdatin, 12 tins 8s 6d Edmonds' Baking Powder, large tins IOJd, 12 tins 10s 3d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s5d * Corn Flour, Brown's, 3id per D, 121bs 3s 4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles for 11s 5d New Currants, 3f d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71b tins, 3s 6d Eaisins, washed, 4|d per lb Sultanas, 4f d per lb . Baking JSoda, 3d perlb, s|lbs> Is 31bs of our 2s Tea, 5s Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine ISalt, 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 ", Astonish the. Natives." JOHN ORR & CO.: ASHBURTON,'



Bankruptcy Notices* IS BANKRUPTCY. In the District Oourc of Ashburton holden at Ashbuiton. In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, ! 1892, and m the matter of the bank [ ruptcy of James McGregor, of Ash burton, Tobacconist. \ 1/"KITTEN Tenders will be received V V by the Un lersigned 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, Ohristchurch.) Tender" must be ad dressed " To the Deputy Assignee m the Estate of James McGregor, Ashburton," and marked •• Tender foa,. Stock, ets.," \ also accompanied by marked cheque or £25, The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted, Dated this 4th day of August, 1894. JOHN DAViSON, Deputy-Official Assignee, 8 21 . Ashbnrton. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. GRAND NATIONAL STEEPLE CHASES, AUGUST 9 and 11, AND INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION AT OHRISTCHURCH. EXCURSION TO OHRISTCHURCH, AUGUST 9. ON the 9th inst. an Excursion Train from Timaru for Chmtchurch will be due from Rangitata at 8.8 a.m., Hinds 8 38, Winslow 8.53, Tinwald 9.3, Ash burton 9.17, Chertsey 9.46, Rakaia 10.0. arriving at Christchurch at 11.45 a.m. Return fares to Christchurch by this train from Timaru to Ealing inclusive 10s first-class^ 7s second; Hinds, Windermere, Winslow 8s 6d and 6s 6d, Tinwald to Rakaia inclusive 7s and ss. Passengers to return by ordinary 440 p.m. train from Christchurch same day, and gc on from Ashburton by Special Train leaving for Timaru at 8.10 p.m. The 7.20 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch will NOT RUN on August 9. Passengers can travel instead by the Excursirn Train notified above. The train from Methven to Kakaia will start at 825 a m. on the 9th, Lauriston 9.2, arriving at Rakaia at 9.45 a.m., to connect with the Excursion Train. Return Tickets to Christchurch at 18s first-class, 13s second, can be obtained ab Orari, Ealing, and intermediate stations on August 8, or for Excursion Train on l 9ch, available for return till 14th. The journey must be started on the day of J issue of the ticket, ?,nd may not be broken within the first twenty miles. | 812J BY ORDER. j Entertainments. ASHBURTON MUSICAL. SOCIETY. FOURTH CONCERT. H. FARMER'S nfA>« or ■* fiat, ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM, FKIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1894. npICKETS may be obtained from the 5 Members of the Society, Mr H. | Gate's School of Music, Mr Flower, and Mrs Adams, Front seats 2s, back seats Is. Full programme m Thursday's Guardian. 8 9 PETER WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec. Mr TTBuiloeki" j SATURDAY, AUGUST 11. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Q ACRES (J Originally part of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate. Also— 7 ALLOTMENTS 7 TREVOBTON. MRT. BULLOCK, has received instructions from Mrs Butler to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, that Valuable block of Suburban Luid, lot 1 on the sale plan of Grove Farm Estate, containing 6 acres 1 perch, situated at the corner of Wilkin and Grove streets, adjoining the resi dence of Mr D. Thomas. This was originally part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate. There is a well-grown plantation on the Northern Side. Grand site for a private residence. Also at same time and place, lots—4, 5, 6, 8, 9,12, and 13, each containing jacre at the back of Presbyterian Manse, Trevorton, Liberal Terms Note time of sale—ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 8*33 Auctioneer. MrnbTTnomaa - J CIJ^EING^ALEr MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Mr John White to Sell by Public Auction at his farm at flemingtof, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8, 1894, the Whole of his Live and Dead Siock, consisting of— 1 O/"k Six - tooth Crossbred Ewes, JLOV/ m iamb to Border Leicester rams O Milk Cows, 4 young Cattle "1 SJ Sows m Pig, 13 Porkers and 10 Slipß A Draught Horses, 1 Gelding, 1 Pony O Farm Drays, Trap and Harness Leading and Shaft Harness, 1 Mc- Cormick String Binder, 1 Double furrow Plough, 1 Single-Furrow Plough, Block and Tackle, 1 Set six-leaf Harrows, 1 Sefc four-leaf Harrows, 2 Grubbers—l by Dun can, nearly new, 1 Scoop, 1 Set Chain Harrows, 1 Roller, 15 chains of Wire Netting 2 tons Potatoes, quantity Mangolde, and Carrots 100 bushels Danish Oats, 40 bags Tus can Wheat 1 ton Superphosphate, 8 cwt Bone Dust 1 Stack Oat Sheaves 1 Culvert's Drill, complete, m good order, 1 Weighing Machine, and Lob of Sundries too numerous to par ticularise. Luncheon provided, Sale at 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 7tX6B Auctioneer, Ashburton.



BE ESTATE OF MARY QUIRK, LATE OF KtLLINOHY, WIDOW, DE CEASED. ALL CLAIMS against the above Estate must be rendered to the undersigned on or before the 3Xst day of August instant. Dated this 4th day of August X 894. IZ4RD & LOUGHNAN, No. 196 Hereford Street, Christchurch, 8 31 Solicitors for the Executors. ALBION CRICKET CLUB. THE Annual General Meeting of the above Club will be held m the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY night, at eleht o'clock, Business important. A. CRAIGHEAD, g 34 Hon. Sec. __. ""notice. rnHOSE desirous of subscribing to -i- Testimonial to be presented to Mr A. H, Shury will oblige by forwarding subscriptions t© the undersigned. T. BULLOCK, 8§35 Chairman of Committee. Drawing* & Painting Classes. M B WTH. T ait A TTENDS on TUESDAYS at Mr ' jljL. Gates' Dresden School of Music to give lessons m the above subjects. All information can be obtained from Mr Gates cr from W, H. Tait, Timaru. Old Paintings renovated and repaired. Por traits painted. 8 36 0. DIGBY, IN thanking his old friends and tho public for their support m the past, begs to notify that he intends resuming his* former business as a BUTCHER, and trusts by supplying Meat of the Best Quality at reasonable prices to merit their further favors and support. O. DIGBY, (Next H. Zander's) i $168 East Street, A-elibuaon,



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gAIUKH & Sona Kncalypi JExtrac There ar" 1 imitations of Eucalypti^ Extract m the market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that thnse crude oils may not be taken, Our Pubb Volatile Eucalypti Extract, whic *> is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin. A3 their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we state : - h proved by tas^.s by Wi«. Medical Clinic« of he Universities at Bonn and G-riefswaH, Prussia, and teported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parnwcology. at Bon, j.«d Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at G-reifswald, that only product* that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a^ids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authorities, and according to Pro ssor Dr Lister of Bugland, and to Drs Bauer, clntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the <-nly on which possesses ths proper therapeutic valne. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed among the I turpentines, which h"ve,when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as m internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles are used for mechanical pur oses are only discernible :— By their decency Iji pungent odour (Whiph our product, the only genuine Kucalypti Extracts de velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced m specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of feb. contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these Crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake m cases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, the consequences are appalling For safe'y always ask for Sander and son's Edcatvypti Extract and cc the old, well-tes'ed and reliable Ffeparation.-<-SaDd hurst, "Victoria, Australia. SANDER AND SON'S



GOOD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not feeling welH Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening j My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale and retail at Zander's.