would result in favor of a subs'a .tial majority for local or colonial option. '1 h Wfcie told over and cvor again by he prohibitionists that they wanted a straight asue on local or national prohibition, and that was provided for in the Bill. A good deal had been said about the police not doing their duty in enforcing the licensing laws, but in every case where it was proved that constab es had not done their duty, he had discharged th?m. He intended to issue a circular to the polict inspectors stating that if a police con stable were found in a hotel whilst on duty it should me.n dvcharge from the j service unless he could prove that he wa. I on the premises on business. This circular would apply also to permanent artillerymen. He praised the police on the whole, bub said a few exceptions were taken to reflect on the whole body. The same thing applied to hotelkeepera, and because a few of them did not obey the law, that was no reason why the whole caps should be condemned. It was

unwise to be continually harassing the publicans who spent large suras of money in endeavoring to cater for the public. He briefly explained the provisions of the Bill.

Sir R. Stout congratulated the Premier on having made a c .nsiderable advancein the temperance cause since 1893. The great blot in Mr Seddon's speech was that he had no enthusiasm for social l-efoim at all, and he locked on thi« licensing question as an awkward subject which shou'd be disposed of with as Utile friction to bis supporters and the public as possible. Under this Bill suppose there ware 3000, awd 1790 voted for no license, j 1209 for reduction, and one voted to remain as at present, that one solitary voter would carry the day, and the 2999 would not get their way at all, and yet this was called a L'beral nnasure Th.y had to face the great sc cial evil dtink, and the m .in kernel of the Bill was whether there should b^ a bare majority or a thret-filths majority. Mr Lawry never felt more disgusted with the Premier and the Government than he did over this Bill He believed that there was an overwhelming majority in the colony in favour of leaving things as thfy stood at present. Mr Duthie thought that there was great need for liquor reform, but any attempt to force prohibition on the c -lony must result in defeat. The present Bill, however, was an unsatisfactory one, and would -not deal with the matter at all thoroughiy.

Mr G. W Russell would support the Second reading, but was opposed to the colonial prohibition clauses, and would endeavour to excise them in committe. He looked ab this question from a mode rate standpoint, as he believed did the majority of the people of the colony. He was in favor of a reduction by a large majority. Dr JSewman Wrongly ot j_sted to clause 26 which meant that a committee could grant a license for every 700 people, Mr Willis opposed the clause providing foa total prohibition and also opposed the abolition of the New Zealand wine licenses. Mr Hone Heke heartily congratulated , the Premier on the Bill. ! In the course of his reply the Premier said that Sir Robert Stout had charged him with having no ideals, but he asked what practical purposes were achieved by Sir R. Stout's ideals. He was prepared to accept reasonable amendments in; committee, as he wished to see the ques tion settled for some time at least. The second reading was agreed to on the voicep. The House rose at 1 a m

THE WEATHER.

Brisbane, Augusb 2 Further heavy frosts are seriously damaging the sugar cane.

IBMPERATURE AND RAINFALL AT CHERTSEY FOE JULY, 1895.

LAND SETTLEMENT.

Bmsbanb, August 2 The Hon Mr To ,er, speaking at Gynipie, said the Minister for Lands would shortly introduce a scheme for settling the people on the land. The best land in the colony would be avail able for occupation at the smallest possible price. Government would do all it could to assist agriculture, and hoped before the end of the year to establish agricultural colleges.

THE STEAMER ARGUS

Brisbane, August 2 The Argus is in the same position. It is believed she will float at high tide to-night. She has sustained no serious damage from stranding.

New South Wales Politics.

Sydney, August, 2 It is reported that Government will shortly make eight to ten appointments to the Legislative Council. A number of names have been mentioned, includ ing several prominent free traders, who were unsuccessful at the elections.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Messrs Friedlander and Co. report upon the live stock market for the week ending August 1 :—There was only a small entry at the Tinwald yards kab Tuesday, but the butchers' pens were well fi led. Store pens were chiefly filled with crossbred ewes in lamb, a few pens of medium lambs, and some two-tooths in forward condition. The [ attendance was limited, and it was surpris ing, taking the boisterous weather into

I consideration, that stock of any kind was sent forward. The sale opened with tbe fat sheep in the butchers' pens, which sold at 1 prices quite up to last sales. The demand for store sheep was not so strong, and even from the small entry several lines were turned out unsold. For this no doubt the unsettled state of the weather is account able. But as we know of several buyers who are on the look-out* for sheep with the advent of more settled weother, the demand ought to be stronger. Merino ewes sold at from 2s 8d to 6s lOd, crossbred ewes from 5s to 9s 6d for light to medium weights, and from 10a Id to lis lid for heavy sheep. In the store pens, lambs sold at 5s 8d for a pen of small ones, and 8s for a line of medium I erossbreds. Two-tooth crossbreda sold at 1 from 7s 6d to 10s 4d, according to condition, crossbred ewes in lamb, mixed ages, sold at from 7s 6d to 9s 7d, Two lines of two and four-tooth ewea were passed in, nof; reaching ' owners' reserves Out of cur entry we sold 23 small two-tooths at 7s 61, 79 small half bred lamba ssßd, 90 crossbred l&mbs Bs, 168 crossbred ewes in lamb 9$ 7o*, 179 two-tooth wethers 10s 4d. There was only a small entry of beef, which was disposed of to the local trade at late ruling prices Pigs are hard to dispose of. Privately, during the week, we have disposed of another line of 820 two and four-tooth crossbred ewes in lamb at lis 6"i3,

I Clearing Sales.—During last month we held several clearing sales of stock and implements, and are pleased to be able to report that good young horses are selling at fair prices, and all kinds of good implements are meeting with fair competition. At Mr W. Sutherland's sale on July 24, there was a large attendance of buyers and lookers" on, and a good clearance was effected, young horses selling at £15, £16, £16 10s, £20 10s; aged horses, good sorts, at £12 10-s £12, £14 ; aged, of inferior stamp from £2 10s to £8 ; light hacks £4, £6 15s, £7" Implemen's Drays £3 15s, £8, £14 10-s Brant ford binder £7 103, Harrows £317s 6d, £4 7s (.1, double furrow plough _4, £5 2* 6.1, drill £18, roller £15 10s s road scoops 255, 32s 6d, single-furrow plough £2 ss ? trap _7 10-j, whare £13 10a, and a lot of sundries at full ! values. Land Sales.—During the last month we di posed of several farms and suburban land, and have to report the sale of Mr Charles Hill's farm at Wakanui at £12 per acre ; Mrs O. C- Ross's farm at Westerfield, about 118 acres of heavy and 150 of plain land at £7 10s per acre—all cash ; Mr George Harrison's farm at KyJe, 682 acres, at £3 17s 6d per acre ; 8 acres of suburban land, fronting the north-east belt and Middle Road, at £46 53 per acre. Th«ire are plenty of outside inquiries for good farms, and we could pkce some handy sized, in good sittia

tions, at a fair pries, provided the land is of good quality. It is pleasing, after all the cry out about hard times, to know that there ia plenty of meney available for invest ment which will return a fair rate of interest. Skin Sales.—To-day (Friday) we held the bi-weekly skin sale, at which there was a very good entry. Prices, however, no doubt on account of the state of the weather, did not correspond favorably with previous sales, but still must be considered satisfac tory, and a clearance of every lot was effected. Our entry comprised 1662 skins, mostly good quality, also four bales of wool trimmings.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburton county for the week ending August 2, as fo'lows : On Tuesday, at the Tinwald yards, the usual weekly sale of of live stock was held. The yarding was small, totalling 2425 sheep, 16 head of cattle and 37 pigs, which met with fair competition. The attendance cf farmers, dealers, and others interested, was net large, but there must have been some buyers amongst them, aa every Hue offered was cleared at values fully equal to those of last week- Of the total entry, J succeeded in selling 1179 sheep, 9 head of cattle, and 37 pigs at the following prices : —Fat sheep —100 fat merino ewes 6s, 32 fat crossbred ewes lis lid, 6-1 fat crossbred ewes 4s lOd, 56 fat halibred ewes ss, 86 fat merino ewes 6s 10d, 38 fat merino ewes 5s 3:1. 20 fat crossbred ewes 10<3 Id, 101 fat merino ewes 3i 6J. Stores—24 crossbred ewes 4. id, 193 two-toosh crossbred ewes and wethers 9s Id, 79 two-tooth crossbreds 9s 9il, 219 me mo ewes 4s 6(1, 46 four and fix-tooth crossbred ewes and wethers 9a 7d, 200 crossbred ewes 6s sd. Cattle—2 fot heifers £4 10s, 1 fat heifer £5 ss, 1 fa' heifer £4 ss, 1 fat cow £6 15s, I fat cow £6 5-% 1 springer £5 1 ,s. Pigs—l 4 stubblers 8s 3d, 9 stubblers 7s. 14 fat pigs £1 Is. Privately, during the week I have disposed of the the following lines of sheep—2l6 merino ewes 4s 6d, 600 crossbred lambs 7s 6d, 264 lambs 6a 3.1, 136 crossbred ewes 10s 6d, 380 crossbred four and six tooth ewes in lamb lis 6d, etc.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. SPRING MEETING

Christchukch, August 2 The following acceptances have been received for the New Zealand Cup, 1500 soys 5 two miles —St Hippo 9st 81b, North Atlantic 9  Prime Warden Bst 131b, B-ssie McCarthy Bst 121b, Mahaki 8 . 111b, The Possible Bst 101b, Sternchaser Bst 61b, Impulse Lady Zetland Bst 51b, Skirmisher, Au Revoir, Saracen, Irish Twist, Casket B*t 21b, Royal Rose fist, Outpost .st 121b, Pegasus 7st 101b, Waiuku 7st 9'.b, Aldershot 7st Bb, Lord Zetland, I Magazine, Marino, Gipsy Grand 7st 61b, j Monte Carlo 7st 51b, Silver Spec 17st 41b, Westmere, The Artist, ! Bugler 7st 21b, Banner 7st lib, Loveshot, ! Euroclydon 7s t, Rip Van Winkle, Huatai 6st 131b, Missfire, Pidlock 6st 121b, Chaos, Orion's BeU, Deadshot 6it 101b, Ngature, Maximilian, St Eegel, Quiltiri, Torpina, Cannonball 6st 91b, Speculator, Solano, Solitaire, 6st 81b, Errin«ton, Bellicent fjst 7lb. Derisy Stages, of "500 soys ; one mile and a half. —Woodlander, Remii . Hoppc griff, Safeguard, Royal Buck, Euroclydon, Musketry, Bloodshot, Mauser, Mann: licher, Missfire, Deadshot. Oaks Stakes, of 200 soys \ one mile and a half.—Nirvana, Safeguard, Caribou, Emineline, Nautilus Shell, Bellicent, Bj_i Yarrey, Arllee, Wikitoria.

THE WINTON MURDER.

__b law to TTafei. _tn fonr_o.

[ A telegram from Wellington says that ; the Executive have unanimously decided r o allow the law to take its course in the case of Minnie Dean, the Winton murderess, who will therefore be cxc- 1 cuted, but the date of the execution has I not yet bern fixed. j

The Christchurch Hospital.

Dr C. U«i'« II .port.

Wellington, August 2 The report of Dr Giles on the Christ church Hospital enquiry was laid on thi table cf the House to-day. It deals a, considerable length with the allegation! contained in the letter signed " Tonga^ riru." Dr Giles finds that it is not true, as stated, ihat the surgeon compelled young girls to be present and assist in holding | the limbs of men duting delicate opera -1 lions, and he dismisses 'ho allegations under this head as destitute of any foundation in fact. The evidence also s^iows thab the charge that no applicant, has a change of being placed on the nurs ing staff unless she belongs to the Church of England is untrue. Un fonr occasions the house surgeon ordered patients to be put on bread and water if they did not obey the rules of the ward, but these instructions were not carried out. Dr Giles points out that as the house surgeon had the power of summary dismissal in case of insubordination tlu minor alter native cannnot be regarded as a serious grievance. It seems pretty clear from the evidence that the food department cf the hotpital Las not yet bi come quit 9 what it ought to be ; but it Is hoped the improvements to ba now introduced will remove the grounds of complaint. Several other minor allegations against the administration of the house doctor are also found to bi unciue. The house surgeon committed a grave error of judg ment in rtfusing admi &ion at 9 o'clock at night to a girl who was very ill, and had been brought a long distance, bub the other charges under this head are not susta iud. The various charges of cruelty, indifference, and neglect against the hou»e surgeon are dealt with at _ome length by Dr Giles, who hods that they fall to the ground, The accusation that the house surgeon was drunk whil« in charge of the hospital, and the various charges of cruelty, iuutention, etc., are all totally disproved Dr Gilts finis that in spite of the disaffection among the nurses they never failed to discharge their duties to the best of their ability. In conclusion he says that the appointment of an assistant resident medical officer is one of the urgent needs of the hospital He suggests the foundation of a nurse's pension fund. The report is of a volu minous character, consisting of thirteen pages of ci_.ely printed matter.

Jewellery and Precious Stones.

, Wellington, August, 2 A deputation representing the Wellington jewellery trade waited on Mr Ward on Fti day to protest against the proposed altera tions in the tariff affecting the tiade. It was pointed out th.tif there was any increase in duty it would not pay to manufacture jewellery here. Jewellers would have to send their designs home to get them made up there, as it would pay better to pay the 25 per cent, duty on the finished article and take advantage of the lower home rates for manufacturing. Were a duty imposed on precious stones this would be the only colony in which such a duty existed. There was such a duty for four years in Victoria, but as nothiug w_s paid under it, and stones were smuggled, while traders had to cease dir c> importation and buy from various people who smuggled the stones in, the duly was removed. Ti)tre was also such a duty at one time in New Zea'aud, but only £30 was paid under it, any stones used being brousho in throigh illegitimatechanuelsandthen sold to the jewellers. As f r the duty on jewellery it was at present as high as it could stand Purchasers had already to give the Govern ment 224 per cent. ; to give more vvould simply be to seriously injure the trade. The Colonial Treasurer said that he would give the representations of the deputation his favourable consideration. It was a very difficult matter, as very great pressure had been brought on the Government to put on this extra duty on jewellery and on stones.

WOLFES SCHNAPPS

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The Premier declines to entertain the suggestion of the Auckland Builders Association to abandon the e>operative system and invite tenders for the erection of the Auckland auxiliary asylum. He states that after foar years trial he found the ec-operative system work well in the erection of public building .



jBAI. !»]_» & Sop* Kucal. p. I X . trwc. t ._e are iSu.at.oi_ o£ EJacaJyptifi _xtr^_t in the | market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. Ia order that these crude oils may not be taken, Odr Pube Vol ,m_ Eucalypti Extract, whits'* is recognised by the medical division of ihe Prussian Government to be of per fectly pure origin, as their information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2,1878 we state : - _ . , Is proved by tests by the Medical Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and G-riefawal", Prussia, and , reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Parmacology. at Bon, Mid Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that . _c saturated with oxygen and freed 0f...'.. resinous and other substance, ftuhpi.ut jo pdtnfi'ry distillation, will dcvelope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to these authoritie.. rind, according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England, and to Drs Uauer Mclntirc, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only _tract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only on which possesses the proper tberapeut;c ytil .c. Sander & Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils aye to. be classed among the turpentines, which hove, when used as medicine.no fcherap »_tic effect and are abandoned 3a an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts which may have received d'atinctio. r,t Exhibitions as Jommercial arjiipl. aye useu for mechanical pur poses are only disoerniblo:— , By their deficiency In pungent odour (Which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extracts de -1 velopes most freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being recuced in specific density through the presence of acids By their taste, the result of th contracting ten dency of resins and te .nates, tf these crude oils, so called eucalypti extracts are applied W mistake in cases 0 croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal infammations, dysentery, wounds, In consequences are appalling For safety always ask to SANDKR AND So_ S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT and _c the old, well-tea ed and reliable preparation.-Sand •mist, Victoria, Australia. 1 mmm an» scraps



O. W. O. Hardman, Sheriff'of Tyler Co., W V_., appreciates a good thing and docs not hesitate to say so, He was almost pros trated with a cold when he procured a bottle of phambe'rlaiii's pough Reriiedy He says : ?1. gave me prompt relief. I find it to be ap 'invaluable remedy for 'coughs find colds.' J. Pr sale by the Ashburton Drug Co.



Ho_u>way's Ointment —The great cli matic variations; which soldiers and sailors experience reo.de/ them liable to a variety of diseases, the development of which ia favored by exposure and hardship—often, it is to be feared by their carelessness as well. Hollo way'a remedies afford a safe and easy means of cure for those constitutional and local maladies which are so frequently engendered by reaidencs in unhealthy climates and by incautious living. The Ointment ia a wonderfully healing applica tion, as it c'eanse? the surface of foul sores and ulcers, soothes the throbbing and pain in eases of inflammation, and checks the progress of skin diseases. The Pills purify ihp p!_odj cleanse the liyer, and remove all popous matter in the system. d\fw ¥<nvs Tofceeommtaiitf %_«



PUBLIO NOTICES. UALVaTION ArI_y7aS£IBORTON. __> FAREWELL TO ADJUTANT WILSON TO-MORROW. FINAu MKETING, ODDFELLOWS' HALL, 8 o'clock p.m. Addresses by various Ministers. 829 j



W A~L VAT I O~N ARMY. FAMOUS GUARDS BAND, ASHBURTON. TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY. August 6 and *. TUESDAY. 1 p.m.—Reception at Express. 2.30 p.m.—Concert, Baring Square, for Winter Work Fund. 8 p.m.—Musical Melange, Oddfellows' Hall. I Admission Is, ! WEDNESDAY. 2 30 p m.—Hospital Concert, Baring Square. 8 p.m,—Daughter of Ishmael, Oddfsllows' Hall. Admission Is. This Superb Band has won golden opinions j in every pace visiter)« S 30



OT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 4, 1895. 11 a.m.—Holy Communion 6.30 p.m —Evensong 2.15 p.m.—Distribution of Prizes i" connection with the St Stephen'B and Hampstead Sunday Schools, in St Stephen's Schoolroom. Old scholars, parents, and friends o* the Sunday School children are cordially invited to attend. 8 25



o»b<»r_i .«. ombe, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late ok London) MAKES quarterly visits to Ashburton Intermediate visits can be ar •nnged by application to Mr Llewfliyn Owen, Agent. 7 139



'I'O Ll_T, dwelling house of five rooms, *- corner of Cameron and William Streets. T. BULLOCK. j .) LET.—.hop and Dwelling in X Triangle. Rent required, 7»6i psr week. T. BULLOCK AUC i lONEER S NOTICE, rFHE 160 ACRES advertised for sale X on SATURDAY Next lO.h inst, is withdrawn, ths same having been sold privately. T. BULLOC , | 8 34 Auctioneer



Friedlander and Go. PRELIMINARY~¥oTIOE. Sale of Tolacconist's Goods and Contents of a Hairdressei's Saloon. TI/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER AND CO. iIJL hive received instructions from Mrs McjßEGor to Sell by Public Auction ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14, On the Premises, East Street, THE BALANCE OF r?OBACCO_T3T AiSD FANCY GOODS, Including 1 Milner's Safe, 12 3-lass Show Casen, 4 Mirrors, Marble Slabs, Se;, Scales and Weights, and the whole of the Fittings and Furni ure in the Hairdressing Saloon RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 8 23 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY^ AUGUST 10, 1895. OQO ACRE FARM, SITUATED AT D O 1. 1 E.J MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction as above, — 282 ACRES LAND, Being R.S.s 26939, 26905, 26899, lately occupied by Mr G. Harrison. The land is divided into four paddocks, well fenced and watered, and as It must be sold Is worth looking after. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. Terms Cash. DAVID THOMAS, 8 1 Auctioneer. SPECIAL HORSE PAIR. THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 1895. T' GIVE NOTICE to Farmers and 1.. others that I will hold a Special Horse Sale at the above date and fixture. Those wishing to dispose of any good stock kindly furnish me with full particu lars. Scale of charges—Entry fees and Advertising, 2s (id ; Hliters, Is ; Com mission, five per cent if sold. Numbers will be given on payment cf entry fees, viz., 2s 61, to run in order. DAVID THOMAS, 7*185 Auctioneer.



A D,es Moines woman who has been troub led with frequent colds, concluded to try an old remedy in a new way, and accordingly toqk a tablespoonful (four tirnss the usual dose) of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy just before going to bed. The next morning she found that her cold had almost entirely dis appeared. During the day she took a few doses of the remedy (one teaspoorful at a time) and at night again took a tablespoon ful before goiDg to bed, and on the following morning awokp free from all symptons of the cold. Since then she has on several oc casions, used this remedy in like manner, with the same good results, and is much elated over her discovery of so quick a way of curing a cold. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Co, Foil Indhjkstion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints, .old in bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and lis, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout tfee world. A simple, safe and certain remedy



Government No tio :•, NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Christchurch fo r Grand National Steeplechases. EXCURSION TICKETS to Christ church will be issued on the Bth of August from Timaru to Ealing inclusive at iOs first-class, 7s second ; Hinds, Windermere, Winslow 8-s 6d and 6s 6d ; Tinwaldto Rakaia inclusive 7s and sj, for a Train leaving Rangitata ac 8.8 a.m , Hinds 8 38, Winslow 8 53, Tinwald 9 3, Ashburton 9.17, Chertsey 9 46, Rakaia 10.0, arriving at Christchurch. at 11.45. a.m., and will be available for return by the ordinary evening train from Christ church to Ashburton on the same day \ passengers for sauth of Ashburton going on by spec: al train for TLuaru, leaving ! Ashburton at 410 p m. The ordinary 7-20 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch will not ran on the Bih of August, Passengers can ! travel by the above-named train instead. \ The morning train from Methven on l the Bth will start at 8 25 a m., Liuriston 9 2, to connect with the 9 17 a.m. t?ai_ from Ashburton, and an extra tr .in will leave Rakaia for Methven after the arrival of thp evening train from Christ church. Excursion tickets to Christchurch, available for return t^li the 14th of August,, mil be issued from Orari to Faling inclusive on-the 7th of August and I for tie Excursion train on the morning o! the 8:h, at 18s and. I3s. The journey must be started on the day of the purchase of the ticket, and may be broken after the , first tan miles, P 8$ BY ORDER



"For the past quarter, of a century there has een one continuous flow ot letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures eflcted by Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill h_ve brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Bad Legs, Skia and Blood Diseases Pimplea and sores of any kind are solicited _> give it a trial to test its value. Sold everwhere at 2t QA per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes. (6 Pure Blood is the Secret of Health I 1 Gordon's Bigod Pills cleanse the system of all impure blood, cure iudigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, sc.rw. Pr Large boxes as, two boxes, 10a, post free. J W Clayton, Box 234 Dunedin Mrs Emily Thorne, who resides at Toledo Washington, says she has never been able to procure any medicina for Rheumatism that 1 (elievcs the pain so .juickly and effectually as (jhamberlaiiv's Pain Balm, and that she has also used it for lame back with great success. for sale by the Ashburton Drqg Co.,



NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, Clauses 5 and  that the Ashburton Domain will he set apart f _ the Ashbur ten Football Club's match on THURS DAY, the Bth day of August, 1895, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz.,— For each Adult,.. ... One shilling For each Horse _. ._ One shilling For each Trap ... ... One shilling X SEAI_f, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. 7 187 I 411 iht Ragt}—7ht A fm Vtmt. 7*.«.«



B__t_BA_MlA_f UKOPt, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELT?-' BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following! 1 Varieties in 21b Tins :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc. Hitherto these Biecuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that 'he j Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2ib ' airtight tins, thus ensuing the cnspneas of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered d»ily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 3i packets and Flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for catalogue. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. feJlliiAMJ__lA.i\ JBROJs.j MARKET HOUSE.



Business Notice . E. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, {late of McGregor.). BEGS to notify to his numerous town and country customers, that he will Commence Business on MONDAY, srh inst, in the new premises of MR C. PERCY, Tobacconist, East street, Af-h ---burton (nest to Drug Company). Two years connection with Mr J, Met*kegor is a sufficient guarantee as to his qualifi cation. He desires a Continuance of that j Liberal Patronage that has always been accorded him. Ladies' Haircutting a Specialty, 8 8 Razors Ground and Set.



LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITB SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashburton District, C C A L E X, JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBUR_ON, T AZARUS Patented System ensures ' comfort and correct) sight. Don spoil your eyes by using badly fitHng Spectacles. 6 97



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS REWARD. f|.HE above reward will be paid by the *■ Ashburton Domain Board to any person who will furnish evidence that will convict any person or persons found molesting the water fowl within the Domain, By order, OHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. July 17, 1895 7 104



E. C PRICHARD. THE DISPENSABY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Manager ... . F. C. White, Pharmaceutical Chemist. TUBT to Hand _j_S. S. Doric New Season's Norwelglan Cod Liver Oil Che Protectors, Single and Double and all si_e_ WHITE'S CHILBLAIN LINIMENT WHITE'S COUGH MIXTURE FOR COUGHS AND POLDS, WHOOPING COUGH, and all affections of the throat and lungs. CLARKE'S OARBOLIZ .D WHEAT PROTECTOR. CAUSTIC SODA IN |lb, lib, and 101b Tins,



| Clovers* Glovers. CLOVERS. 1 F HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply o_ ! WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, ! TIMOTHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, ! Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE , GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, : Etc, Eto. 1 Samples and Quotations of Clovers, Rye- [ I grasa and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, AND PROVISIONS Always on hand and



A SHBURTON HORTICULTURAL Xl SOCIETY. GENERAL MEETING, TUESDAY, AUGUST 6, 1895 AT THE ARCADE CHAMBERS, At 8 o'clock. 7 173



BLACKSMITHING. T HAVE STARTM) BUSINESS in ■*- the Shop secently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Pjst Office), where I will be glad to see old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charges. Shoeing—Hacks, 6s; draughts, 6s. James llurg'eii, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184 HINDS ~DIBT_RI(DTT "E.OR SALE—The Lsase of 50 acres, -*- . part of reserve 1371, not far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peaice. T. BULLOCK, i



SOLD FOE CASH __________■_________■_> At Christchuroh Prices, IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches, "WINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Discription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT ANJD D 1 R EOT IMPORTE R. AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Oo



Jekn f*. ItesteJl, ACCOUNTANT AND COM MISSION AGEN T, tULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS. OATS. r HAVE POR SA I. E,- CANABIAN, DANISH, k DUN SEED OATS, and FIRST CLASS MAY. Price on application. JOHN G. KESTELL. 6 217



TEAS. TEAS. TEAS. I AM Keeping Stocks of Jameson and Anderson's Indian and Ceylon Teas, which for so many years have secured such an extensive sale, and which have a deservedly high reputa tion. 8 20 F. FERRIMAN.



I HAVE in Stock—Fergusson and Mitchell'j Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. F. FERRIMAN, Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and tho Union Steam ship Company, Limited. 8 21



TIOR GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY — TRY — A. Lawiie & Co. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HATS, CAPS, AND TIES, THIS WEEK. SEE WINDOW. We have also just opened a full Assortment of ZEALANDIA AND STANDARD BOOTS AND SHOES. The Best Brands only kept, which arc being offered at very reasonable prices. A- LAWRIE & CO-, 1 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



I Business Notices. ! SELLING ON. SBLLIKG ON H. M. ~To II S IS Selling the whole' of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY, ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINFS OPENING UP. School _oir I*'t' . and Teachers supplied with all School Requisite!;, at par with Chriatc'iurJ jjru *, A epcc_ lu_ / .I_ rE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Cream laid Foolscap f-'.n V . p_* ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Pens, Pencils, Globes and School BorKs Account .. ok. .3e Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound as required An. Boc .« p* -» 01. rions- required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londoi* Pablii._ vi i» -r NE 1 * * fUSr / n . _ sold on monthly payments of £1* ORC i iic >ok . f sy Terms. Vn".. ', fringe, J-t. .„ , idges, Accordians, Etc. Star, _m -ber Oy- »f-i Ladies or Gentlemen, Latest Improvements, Best^'Materiala Second-haoi Bicycl* . Ca_. or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adaitis, Curtiea and Co., Christchurch. Scjd fo_ catalogues. Buy the best machine yoi? can, JSfcara are the be3t value obtainable. 11. 91. Jonei , _ : . : _____ ' . , . . : ___ _ __ . ; __ —. ; ©PEWIIIC. Ai\_¥olL\CKiWJ_\ T-_r, ■ '.i .... THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY HAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENCER & 00., CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET, Beg to intimate that they intend OPENING the same with a Large arid Varied Stock of New and Seasonable Goods in DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS & SHOES, Bought at a large Discount from the Warehouses. Our Home Buyers advise us of large Shipments to arrive for the Spring Season, consequently the present Stock must be Cleared to make room for these goods. To effect this y?«" intend ofiering them at VERY LOW PRICES FOR CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of tbe value we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOODS, DRESSES, CLOTHING, MERCERY, B JOTS AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. OPENING DAY-SATURDAY, Jl__Y 80. ASHBUETON DRAPERY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 H. 0. SIIRIMPTON, Manager. GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. jpAKPKTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads \j Bedding, etc. Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 50s. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 28s. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJM DRILL & CO, CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Oflioe. APPRECIATION. Tip HE remarkable increase of our business since we opened our New Tailoring 1 Department shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRICES combined with GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have jost opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES AND OTHER FASHIONABLE AND DURABLE WINTER SUITINGS. F3L£f 5a Inspect our new department work and compare our Men's Fashionable **** All Wool Tweed or Serge Suits to measure. Reduced prices-47s 6d, 555, 57s 9_, 603,655, 70s, 75. A JOB LOT OF MENS WATERPROOF TWEED OVERCOATS (with cape*.-' To be Cleared at the following Reduced prices—l7s 6d, 21s, 25_ and 27s 6d. Waterproof Tweed Overcoats made to measure (guaranteed thoroughly waterproof LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM. CRAIGHEAD _ BERRYMAN THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON Reductions! Reductions !! T0 MEET TIIE'TIMES. C 0 A L Wcstport Coalbrookdale ' C 0 A L COAL . • ; Westport Cardiff COAL C 0 A L , Black Ball , 00 h L C 0 A L "' Newcastle C 0 A L COAL Malvern C 0 A L COAL Mt. Somors COAL ■5 cwt coal for 5s W. H, COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRON MONGERS AND PAINTERS.