LATEST CABLE NEWS. LORD SALISBURY

London, August 6, Lord Salisbury, as President of the British Association for the Advance ment of Science, delivered an address | on the question of natural selection as the true theory of evolution.

ARCTIC EXPEDITION.

London, August 9 In making their escape from the ice Wellman and his companions partly rowed and partly carried their boat2so miles m four weeks, reaching Spitzher gen at last, frost-bitten and without food.

PLOT TO KIDNAP PRESIDENT CLEVELAND'S CHILDREN.

New Yobk, August 9 The " Herald " states that the Presi dent's children are being guarded by detectives, on account of a plot to kidnap them. j

FATAL EARTHQUAKE.

Rome, August 9. An earthquake m Sicily caused much damage. Fifty people were killed.

RELIGIOUS RIOTS.

Ottawa, Augusts. French Catholics m Quebec attacked and wrecked the Baptist and the Anglican Missions, owing to attempts at proselytising. The Baptists barely escaped with their lives.

THE TARIFF BILL

Washington, August 9 The Democratic Tariff Conference Committee has agreed to a compromise upon the tariff. The forty per cent ad valorem on raw sugar is to be re tained, and iron ore is to come m free. ; Coal will be subjected to a sliding scale for five years and then be admitted free. j

THE INDIANA

Hobart, August 9, The barque Indiana, wrecked on Cape Barren, was completely broken UP- '

THE VICTORIAN BUDGET.

Melbourne, August 9. The Treasurer announces the inten tion of Government to impose an in come tax during six months of the financial year, m order to make up for concessions under fche customs tariff. It is estimated that the tax -will return £125,000 as the amount of tax on in comes derived from personal exertions

QUEENSLAND ELECTORAL BILL

Brisbane, August 8. The Electoral Amendment Bill, in troduced by Mr Glassy, provides that the only qualification required shall be residence; every adult male and female to have one vote ; all elections to be held on one day, and all hotels to be closed. It. also provides that the electors of any constituency shall have power by a two-thirds majority vote, to recall their own member.

SUPPOSED CASTAWAYS

Brisbane, August 9 The Warrimoo, from Vancouver, reports that, while passing Hull Island, m the Phoenix Group, which is sup posed to be uninhabited, she saw twenty or thirty persons on the beach, but as they made no signals a boat was not sent off.

IMPERIAL POLITICS

London, August 9 The Irish papers threaten that violence will be committed m the winter if the House of Lords reject , the measure providing for the rein statement of the evicted tenants.

THE WAR IN THE EAST.

Reported l»ef?at*f th« Japaneif) fleet. London, August 8. _ The efforts of England and Russia at mediation have been abandoned, China refusing to surrender her suze rainty over Corea, or negotiate for reforms m the country. Shanghai, August 9. The Japanese loss at Seikwan was slight. Troops occupy a Btrong position at Yashan. There are great rejoicings at Tokio and Yokohama over the success of the Japanese arms. The Mikado has ordefed the Chinese residents m Japan to be left unmolested so long as they remain quiet A report is current that the Japanese -fleet has been defeated, but no details are to hand. St Petersburg, August 9 Russia is indignant at British firms and officers supporting the Chinese. Received August 30, 10.45 a.m.) Yokohama, August 9 The Government has recalled subj jects belonging to the army reserve who are at present residing m the United States _^

New South Wales Politics.

Sydney. August 9. The Premier m an address to his constituents states it is proposed to re introduee a clause m the Coal Mines Bill, and Government is prepared to adopt any suggestion m the direction of benefiting labor. - Referring to the Government platform he said it was intended to propose a simple custom tariff on half a dozen items, which it was believed would yield a million and a half per annum. He indicated a land taxto be imposed with moderate exemp tions, and he commended the provision enforced by the New Zealand Govern ment m making the mortgagee pay the land tax to the extent of his mortgage. Mr Reid added that, without commit ting the Cabinet, he was personally m favor of a State Bank with proper safeguards m the matter of note issue. The Minister of Lands m his address favored a new Land Bill, the chief object of which would be to promote settlement rather than the gaining of revenue. Any alienation of land, he I said, would have to be accompanied by residence. London, August 9. The "Chronicle" commends the policy enunciated by the new Premier of New South Wales, especially the land tax,

THE MIOWERA.

(Received August 10,10.45 a.m.) London, Augus? 9. The Miowera has been successfully floated.

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF

Washington, August 9 Wool remains on the free list.

HAWAII.

Washington, August 6. President Cleveland has recognised the Hawaiian Republic.

HORRIBLE DEATH

Sydney, August 10 A man named Sampson met with a horrible death m a sugar mill at Ballina. He fell on a shredder and was torn to pieces. ■

The South Australian Budget.

Adelaide, August 10,

The Budget shows a surplus of £1000. The estimated revenue for the current year is £2,555,000, and the expenditure £2,554,000. The estimated revenue includes additional land and income tax and customs duty on beer, wines, and spirits. The estimate is based on a report that farmers hold 100,000 tons of bread stuffs, and the expectancy of a six bushel harvest.

DOUBLE SCREW

Bkisbase, August 10. A Committee of the Legislative Assembly has passed a motion to increase the parliamentary honorarium from £150 to £300. All the labor members supported the increase.

GOLD.

Hob akt, August 9 A rich discovery of gold is reported from the west coast. The exact locality is unknown. The Government geolo gist reports favourably on the find, which yields 12 ozs to the ton. Perth, August 9. A nother wonderful find of gold, out veining the Londonderry mine, has been made between Coolgardie and Lake Barlee. 4501bs of stone have been lodged m the Union Bank, and fully half of it is pure gold. Another piece, which could not be brought m, is esti mated to contain two hundredweight of gold. The discovery was made by two brothers named Dunn of Sydney. The reef is fourteen feet thick. Perth, August 10. The new gold reef discovered by Dunn Brothers runs on the surface for 1000 yards, showing gold everywhere, i

FOOTBALL.

The following will play for Ashburton 11. v. Springburn on Saturday :—A. Houston, Andrews, Purchase, McTeague, Johnstone, •F. Smith, Center (captain), A. Wilson, Dorm (2), Lochard, Williams, Dobbin, Grummett, Matson. Emergencies-—Alcora, L. Baker, W. Houston, Pauling, Curtis, Thompson. Any of the above who cannot play please inform the captain at once. Play to commence at 2 p.m. sharp.

The joke about the Premier cracking the plaster below the floor of tho House m his demonstrative speech the other night was gravely contradicted on Thurs day night by Mr Flatman. Major Harris (Ministerialist) is sorry to say the public debt is increasing; m the most mysterious manner. Most mys terious because we are a non-borrowing community. Until the Crown lands and the Native lands are settled Mr McGnire thinks it would be premature to attempt to settle the South Island, something should first be done with the North Island. Mr J. H. Bethune, the well-known Wellington auctioneer, died there at ten o'clock this morning. Deceased was an old settler and highly respected. He had been suffering from typhoid, and inflammation supervened. According to the member for Egmont there never wern so many men out of em* ployment as at the present time. The Go vernment had sent men to his district, and had driven many of the local men out of employment. A Wellington Press Association tele gram states the steamer Murray reports passing, two miles SW of TerawWti. what appeared to be the after mast of a small ketch, with white trestle trees attached. The spar, which was ot white pine, had not, from Its appearance,been long m the water. At the Dunedin Police Court on Thursday four grocers aad Chinese shop keepers were fined 203 and 403 costs for selling adulterated mustard. The sold evidence showed that the mustard was as it came from the merchant. Both Keen and Ooleman had two qualities on the market, and it waa the cheap quality which was adulterated by flour. This was usually sold m small quantities. The tins were marked " mustard compound."

THE GPAttbljK : FRtPAY, AWSi? 10, 'IBU



I 0. DIGBY, IK. thanking his old friends and tb< public for their support m the p»»i, begs to notify that he intends resuming his former bu«iness as a BUTCHER, and trims by supplying Meat of the Be»i ' Quality at reasonable prices to merit their further favors and support. 0. DIGBY, (Next H. Zanceks) t M Street, Ashbutcon, TIHERE are two qualities of Heal** •*• Tea, both unsurpassed for strength, purify and lovely flavor. Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per Ib. Ask your grocer for Health Tea, and see that you get it. Wholesale at Zander's 3MOTIGE. " fpHOSE desirous of subscribing to i TESTIMONIAL | to be presented to Mr A. H. Shury, Will oblige by forwarding subscription! to the undersigned. T. BULIiOOK, B§3D Chairman of Committeei Kncouraye fpenulDe liOcrsl Industry. f N order to keep oar large staff of A tailors fullj employed darins the winter, ire are now offering EXTRA ORDINARY INDUCEMENTS to our Customers Compare t>ur New Patterns m New Zealand Tweeds —Good, Heavy and Durahle for winter wear MEN'S SUITS to MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 103. TROUSERS to Measure from 15? to 21s Men's Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure. #S* Every Coat guaranteed thoroughly Waterproof ■-■ Ladies' Waterproof Mantles made to measure m the Latent styles BOOTS and SHOES m all best makes. &&■ Every pair warranted to wear well. New Winter Shirts, Hats, Ties, and Men's Underclothing, etc, Good and Cheap. —— CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, &BHBURTOK CAHiOIV A CO. TEAS PURE Indian ft 9d, pure Ceylon 2a and 2s 4d. Our own Blends, la M, 2a and 2s 43. Nelson Moate and Go's., Arab ar)d Countess Teas, .lust to hand a consignment of the famous MONARCH TEA, of which the Poet says:— " It ia Monarch of ail it 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, etel FARM REQUIREMENTS. Bluestone, 3d lb, Pough Shares, Jctem Cord, Manilla Rope, Oils, Turpentine, Lamp Black, Horse Brushes, Is 3d, Gorse Knives fr< m 3s 6d. Handles of every sort. saws, Axes. Fiiea, etc Yates' New Gar den Seed^• jast arrived. Holloware and Household Ironmongery of every kind. If you contemplate mak ing any improvements to your property, w« can give jou valuable' information, : which will enable you to effee. s srnsider | able saving, Enquiries solicitea. cotters and telegrams receive our prompt atten tion. Wanted, Dairy Produce of every description. Top price given CARSON AND CO., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROCERS ft IRONMONGERS, OPPOSITE UNION BANK. DULL~TIMES^ GREAT CASH SALE OF BOOKS, STATIONFBY, FANCY GOODS, MUSIC, Ac., Ac FOR ONE MONTH ONLY AT L. F. ANDREWES & GO'S. TXUHDREDS OF POUNDP WORTH MUST BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE FOX CASH. SALE NOW ON. U F. AHDIffiWBS & CO., STATIONERS' HALL, 159 NO more Indigestion; no more ncr vcusoess from indulging m toe> much tea drinking, for those who drink Health Tea. One trial will convince on, He>syZanpbr Authorised Agent



JHlss Carson, MUSIC TEACHER, BEGS to intimate that «he has re moved to William Street, off Wakanai Road, and opposite Mrs Homer ahain's, where Bhe will be happy to meet her pupils, and intending pupils for Pianoforte or Organ. For termer and further particulars apply to Mbs Robert Alcorn, flavelock Street. 7 183 Drawing A Painting ■ Classes. M a w7h. t mt A TTENDS on TUESDAYS at Mr _£X Gates' Dresden School of Music to give lessons m the above subjects. All information can be obtained from Mr Gates or from W. H. Tait, Timaru. Old Paintings renovated and repaired. Por traits painted. 8 36 TO LET—Dwelling m Moore Street. T. BULLOCK. TOWN Section 60, \ Acre Ifermode Street, offers for the purchase of this on account of the mortgagee are invited. T. BULLOOK._ 1 Kf\ Acres Turnip Land to let for crop LDU of Oats, T. BULLOOK. T ATEST Telegram.—The Governor of •" Victoria has ordered that none but Health Tea shall be used m Government House. ICAN GIVE, during August, an increased price for Carcase Pork — 1201bs to 1801bs. 7*173 DATID THOMAS, Ashburton. THAT which brings* most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap j i FATHERS, MOTHERS, Sisters, Brothers] A SAVING OF SEVEN TO TEN SHILLINGS IN THE (£) POUND, By Attending the GREAT CLEARING SALE Now Being Held m SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite - RAILWAY STATION. A. LAWRIE, HAVING purchased from the Trustees of Mr Robert Alcorn the f well as sorted stock of Ready-made Clothing, Hats, Shirts, Hoiseiy, Drapery, Boots, Groceries, Crockery, and Ironmongery, at such a large discount off the cost price— enables him—and he Is fully determined— to sell to the public at prices hitherto un known m Ashburton. The Goods, one and all, are of First Class Quality, and no rubbish will be offered. The following few lines quoted will suffice to show the reduntions made. Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 15s 63, reduced to 10a 6d. Men's best Saddle Tweed Trousers 21s, reduced to 15s 6d. Men's Mole Trousers 8s 63, reduced to 5s 9d. Men's Tweed Coats 18s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d ; 25a, reduced fo 15s. Men's Waterproof Coats 32s 6d reduced to 7s ; 37s 6d, reduced to 12s 6d. Men's Suits 40s reduced to Sis ; 455, reduced to 32s 6d ; 655, reduced to 40*. All Wool Shirts 8s 6d, reduced to 6s ; 10s 6d, reduced to 7s; 31s 6d, reduced to 7s 6d. BLANKETS. 10 x 4— White 18s 6d, reduced to 13s 6d. 10 x 4—Superior 22s 6d, reduced to 16s 6d. 11 x 4—Grey 27a 6d, reduced to 20s 6d. BOOTS. Men's Nailed Shooters 14s 6d, reduced to lla 6i; 13* 6d, reduced to 9a 6d ; 10* b'd, reduced to 7s 6d. Men's Heavy Watertights 15a 6d, re reduced to lls ; 16s 6d, reduced to 13s. Girls' Morocco Boots 7s, reduced to 4s 9d. Women's Calf Boots (lace) 12s 6d, re duced to 9s 6d. Women's Strong Xiip Lace Boots 9a 6d, reduced to 6s 6d. All other Goods equally reduced m price. GROCERIES—COST PRICE, CROCKERY at English Landed Cost Price. The above wil how tho Genuineness of this Great Sale. Don't mistake the i^'A-LAWRIE, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, ' Opposite Railway Station



Rusin«ss Notices . , : i ROBERT MURRAY* ? /^^ ' PRACTICAL I HOROLOGIST, GOLD 4 SILVERSMITH, Etc., %p /^?^&k EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wi£A, '5 %/V^^ GEE AT KEDUCTIONS \j^g£:> ; >^^^^r^ IN THE PRICE OP WATCH & CLOCK BEPAIUS. JN Consequence of the prevalence of HARD TIMES, and having an Exceptionally L»rge Stock of all kinds of WATCH and CLOCK REPAIRING MATSBIALb and Requisites, B MURRAY h*H decided to make a SWEEPING REDUCTION m the price of Refain. A« h • gives hia PERSONAL ATTENTION to this brauch of the business, and is a DIRKv i IMPORTER of all materials, etc, XC. MLUGU&A.TT is able to do this withoir. m any way sacrificing the EFFICIENCY of the work done, and Customers may rcK upon him Maintaining the Reputation for CAREFUL and SATISFACTORY WORl£ bef<! by him during Fourteen Years' Residence m Athburton, —W Watches Cleaned and Kepaired 5>S Qn Clocks from . ••• ... ... Qs On i



I Public Notices. j Cheap Drapery j Cheap Drapery. SALE OF EDWARDS, BENNETT and Go's DRAPERY STOCK BAKGAINS m ,'■ : . TWEEDS. HEAVY TWEED at 1b o£d per yard BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS. DOUBLE-WIDTH OASHMKRES 6&d per yard BARGAINS IN BLANKETS. HEAVY WHITE BLANKETS from 8s lid BARGAINS IN - FLANNELLETTES. FLANNELLETTEB from 3d per yard BAEGAINS ■ -IN ULSTERS. STYLISH ULSTERS from 2a lid BARGAINS IN BOYS' SUITS. BEST COLONIAL SUITS HALF COST BARGAINS IN ■ ,: : HOSIERY. GOOD CASHMERE HOSE Is per pair YOU MAY EXPECT BARGAINS AND YOU WILL GET THEM W. H. COLLIER, "THE CORNER.' REALIZATION £750 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. rpHE TIME HAS COME AND WE ARE NOW COMPELLED TO REALIZE ON THE WHOLE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF General Drapery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, etc. EVERY LINE WILL BE GREATLY f REDUCED IN ORDER TO EFFECT A SPEEDY CLEARANCE. THIS WILL BE A GENUINE AND BONA FIDE SALE. "VTO "OEASONABLE /"AFFER DEFUSED. SALE ON Friday, June 29 AND FOLLOWING DAYS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. W. W. SPENCER £ Go, ARCADE HOUSE. 155



Fubli-* *'otices, -. HERRY ZANDER. Starvation Prices. - PKICX3 LIST - FOR Strict Cash Only, until further notice :— Best Silk Dressed Holler Flour, 1001bs7s6d Best Silk Dressed Roller Flour, 2001bsl4s Kerosene (170 test natural gas) only few cases m stock White Crystal Sugar 2jd per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) 3fd perlb Eleme Raisins 4Jd per lb Sultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d perlb White Flake Tapioca lfd per lb Split Peas lfd per lb Best Japan Bice 2^d per lb Corn Flour (Brown s)3|d per lb Pearl Barley 2d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7|d dozen Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4Jd per lb Electric Candles 121bs for 5s 3d Sheep Tongues lOd per tin 1000 Vestas, full count, 5d per box HEALTH TEA. Health Tea Most wholesome Tea m the World. Jam, assorted, m 21b bottles, Is per bottle Red Herrings Is dozen Sardines, large tins, 8d per tin Sardines, small tins, 4Jd per tin Gups 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 Ashburton and who hate a stake here, not those who take your money and send it to Christchurch. REMEMBER—AU goods delivered " Henry Zander* ! GENERAL MERCHANT AND BIKEOT IMPORTER. LOOK! LOOK! JOHN ORE, & CO IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS off ! GENERAL MERCHANDISE. WHEN we say we are selling Cheaper than any House m j Ashburton, one glance at the following prices will convince everyone that we MEAN WHAT WE SAY:— Rollitt's Supreme Roller Mour —251bs 2s, 501bs 3s IOJd, 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 Rice, 2i|d per lb 150 test Kerosene, 6s a tin, 12s a case Neave's Food, lid tin, 12 tins 10s 6d Sapo, Tapioca, and Split Peas, If perlb Sheep Tongues, 10 per tin, 9s 6d per dozen tins Bryant and May's Safety Matches 7Jd, 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 10|d, 12 tins 10s 3d Cream of Tartar Is 2d per lb, 121bsl2s5d Com Flour, Brown's, 3£d per I), 121bs3s4d Essence of Coffee, large bottles Is, 12 bottles for Us 5d New Currants, 3f d per lb Lemon Peel, 8d per lb, 21bs Is 3d, 71btins, 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 Id Washing Soda, Id per lb Fine Salt, lewt 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 OBR & CO, ASHBTOTON



Mr T. Bullock SATURDAY, AUGUST 11. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. 6 ACRES 6 ' Originally part of the Celebrated Grove Farm Estate. Also — 7 ALLOTMENTS 7 TKEVOBTCm. If R T, BULLOOR hao received Ifl. instructions from Mrs Butler to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, that VALUABLE BLOCK OF SUBURBAN LAND, Lot 1 on the sale plan of Grove Farm Estate, . . j Containing 6 acres 1 perch, situated at the corner of Wilkin and Grove j streets, adjoining the residence 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 residenca. Al&o at same time and place, lots-rA, 5, 6, 8, 9,12, and 13, each containing |awe at the back of Presbytorian Mans£, frevorton. Liberal Terms Note time of sale—ll.3o T. BULLOCK, 8*33 Auctioneer. ~satubl^"augusto^^ Cottage and Sections near the Wodllen Factory. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Lots I and 2, deposited plan 306, con taining about 2 roods 2 perches, situated immediately opposite the Woollen Factory, at the corner of James Street and Alford Forest Road, with Cottage thereon. Sale at 11.30. THOMAS BULLOCK, Bfsl Auctioneer. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 536 acres 536 WAKANUI PLAINS. Reserves 25093, 26849 and 27117. OFFERS are inviied for any of those sections on accoontof the Mortgagees. A low price will be accepted and ex ceptionally liberal terms. Owners of rich heavy land m the Wakanui Disttrict are invited to inspect, as it would be suitable to work with theirs. • T. BULLOCK, Entertainments. ASHBURTON MUSICAL SOCIETY. . TO-NFGHT. FARMER'S CffiAJgS I»B flat, AT ST. STEPHEN'S Admission—2s, Is. 8 50 Peter Williams, Hon. Sec. ADDFELLOWS' B[ ALL SATURDAY, AUGUST 11. CONCERT COMPANY CONCERT COMPANY Iffewbury- Spada. Admission—3s and 2s. Box plan at F. Clark's, Tobacconist. See Dunedin and Christohurch papers. 837 Wm. ANGUS, Business Manager. a SHBURTON -pOOTBALL £JLUB The Annual Social of tho above Club will be held m the ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON . FRIDAY, AUGUST 17. Double Tickets, 2s 6d. Extra Lady, le. Gates' Band. 25 D. T. TODD, Hon. Sec. f^OQD afternoon, Mrs Smith. Not VT feeliiig well 1 Have a cup of Health Tea! Nothing so invigorating and strengthening • My word, Mrs Brown, this is simply lovely. Wholesale nd retail at Zander's. To fcltearer*. 11/ l ESSES 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, Hand 17s per Hundred, Machine Shearers will leave Lytteiton on the 16th August, per Waihora. FREE PASSAGES GRANTED 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, AOLAND, DUDLEY & CO,, 142 Cashel Street, Corner of Manchester Street. 1 8 43



Public Notices "Yob saiTk ~ GOODWILL of Lease, for 3| years, of Reserve 1774, containing aboub 150 Acres, situated between Ashburton and Dromore. Rental, 2s 6d per acre. 75 acres Turnip Land; just fed off ready for the plough. Would make a grand Accommodation Paddock. For particulars apply D.THOMAS, 8 48 Ashburton. "wanted" known" THAT DAVIS BROS, HAVE REMOVED TO Workshop, Havelock street, below Butler's Family Hotel, and will carry on business there until Further Notice The Balance of their Stock to be Sold at COST PRICE. Orders entrusted to them, will bs ex ecuted m their Usual First-class Style. DAVIS~BBOB., Cabinet Makers, Lower Havelock street, Ashburton. THE PREMIER TEA*" Or THE WORLD. _" Bichwtand loveliest flavour. More economical than any other TAni. Recommended by the Medical Faculty. All. Injurious Ingredients removed. Promotes digestion—strengthens tho con- Btitutiom It's numerous competitors are falling away like magic. A BLESSING TO MANKIND. » ■■ —-^ tfJ , M J Prices, 2s 6d and 2s per lb Ask your Grocer for it. HENRY ZANDER Wholesale Agent. Indigestion.—How much thought has been bestowed, and what voluminous treatises have been written upon this universal and distressing disease, which is with certainty and safety dispelled without fear of relapse by a course of a purifying, soothing and tonic medicine ! It acts directly on the stomach, liver and bowels— then indirectly, though no less effectively, on the brain, nerves, vessels, and glands, introducing such order throughout the entire system that Jiarmony dwells between each organ and its functions. Dyspepsia need no longer be the bugbear of the public, since Holloway's Pills are fully com petent to subdue the most chronic and distressing cases of. impaired digestion, and to restore the miserable sufferer to health, strength and cheerfulness. KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs ! Fleas, Moths, Beecles and all other insects I whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In terminating Beetles the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you purchase is KEATING S, as imitations are noxious and ineeffetua! .Tins, 6d, Is 6d 2a Od each. Sold by all gtonusto,



Sport ng. SPORTS MEETING TO BE HELD AT The Kennel?, Tinwald, ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15. (Co be run under the 'Rules of Bacing.) PROGRAMME. (Approved by the 0. J. 0.) 1 — Light Weight Hunters Steeplechase.—-For trophy value 5 soys., with a sweepstake of 1 soy. added. For qualified hunters. No weight under list 71bs. About four miles. 2.—Welter Hunters Steeple chase.—For trophy value 5 soys, with a sweepstake of 1 soy. added. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14st. About three miles. 3.—Ladies' Bracelet.— Of value of 5 soys. For horses, the bona fide property of farmers resident m the Ashburton District that have never started m any advertised race; Entrance 2s 6d, to go to second horse. No weight under 12st. Four furlongs. 4.—Farmers' Hack Hurdles.— Of the value of 5 soys, with a sweep stake of 5s added. For horses the bona fide property of a farmer m the Ashburton District that have never started m advertised race. Ona mile, over four flights of hurdles. No weight under 12st. s.—Farmers' Open Handicap.— Of the value of 10 soys., with a sweepstake of 10s, to go to the second horse. For horses the bona fide property of a farmer resident m the Ashburton District. About one and a quarter mile on the flat. 6.—Open Welter Handi cap.—O£ 3 soys, with sweepstake of 5s added. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Six furlongs (flat). Post entries. Handicapper.— Mr A. J. Kelly. I Entries can be made with Mr F. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on or before 'Monday, August 13. Entries finally close with Mr A. J. Kelly, Central Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 13. _ I Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refuse any entry. 7 146 G. A. M. BUCKLEY.



THE BEST rft BLOOD 9 Purifier ff/L AND TONIC f^^^^^H^And Young. S!> W QUICKEN Iw lH Appetitß ' 111 f-m Wfi4 ' ; Remove that |^ EaTired Feding, tffiz/} IliPl AND i^\ QMakt the Weak — B strong Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you US- Beware of cheap imitations. ThT name - Ayer's Sarsaparilla -is prominent on the wrapper, and is WOWH m the glass ol each oi our bottles.



DOLLAR OIGAPETTES — 3d. Ne holders or photos.— Hbnry Zander WbsA sale agent ,