PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

Wellington, July 25 Tiie Council met at 2.30. SECOND HEADINGS. The Family Homes Protection Bill, the Criminal Code Act Amendment JBilJ, the Adoption of Children Bill, the Auck land and Parnell Endowment Lands Bill, and the Evidenoe Further Amendmtiv Bill, were read a second time.

CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ACT REPEAL BILL

Sir Patrick Buckley moved the second reading of the Contagious Diseases Act Repeat Bill.

Dr Pollen strenuously opposed the Bill, and moved that it be read a second time that day six months. Sir George Whicmore and Mr McLean opposed the Bill. Mr Pharazyn and Mr Jennings sup ported the Bill. The debate was adjourned. The Council rose at 5 p.m. .

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 25 Tne House met at 2.30 p.m. THE TOTALISATOB.

The motion by Mr Oarnell, for leave to introduce a Bill to amend the G »ming and Lotteries Act in the direction of abolish ing the use of the totalisator, was carried by 40 to 19, and the Bill wan read a first time.

LOCAL BILLS.

Local Billa occupied the attention of the House during the whole of the after noon.

The House rose at 5.30 p»m. The House resumed at 7 80 p m,

IN COMMITTEE The Coroners' Ir.questa Bill was com mitted.

On clattse 1 being put, Mr Reeves asked the House to remember that one phase of this Bill would c*u«e a permanent charge nn the Justice Department of £1200 a year, and that the expenditure would rise year by year as the population increased, and inquests became more frequent There was one remedy, namely, to abolish coroners' juries altogether. He held that there was no necessity for coroners' juries at all, and that they should be able to trust their coroners to make an intelligent enquiry. He moved that the short title bealtesedto " Aboli tion of Cororers" Juries Bill"

Major Steward faid that (ho Minister had not the courage of his opinions to bring down a Bill to efl'ect his objection, but lie must try to get it in a private member's Bill by a alde-wif.d He ob jected altogether to Mr Reeves' proposal. The Bill hid passed the House seven times, and its second reading the other night had been agreed to without any protest from ihe Government. Mr Reeves held that the Government had a perfect right to propose amend ments in private members' Bills. As to Major Steward's remaiks about want of courage he was perfectly prepared if Major Steward reported progress on this Bill to bring down a Bill to abolish coroners' juries altogether. Sir Robert Stout hoped that coroners' juries would not be abolished. The Premier admitted that there waa seme force in Major Stewird'a objection to the course proposed, buC he thought it as well to take the voice < f the House as to whether juries shf uld le abolished. After a long discussion Major Steward said that if the Committee allowed the Bill to go through he should postpono the fchird reading to as to give the Minister for Justice time to bring down a Bill toabo!ish coronets' juries.

Mr Beeves' amendment was Jost l>y 40 to 20, and the short title remaned as it stood.

The Bill passed through committee ■without; amendment, was read a third time, and passed. The Threshing-machine Owners Lien Bill was committed.

A new clause was substituted for clause 3. proyiding that when any agricultural or other lien exists on any grain threshed by any contractor, and is enforced by the lienee, then such lienee shall be mpr n eible to the contractor for the full costs of throbbing such grain.

The Bill was reported and the third r> adiog postponed.

THS COAL MINIS BILL

Mr Bfillar moved the second reading of the Coal Mines Act Amendment Bill, which provided for accidents in mines being promptly reported, and check weir hers being sppcin'ed in the interest of iten working in the mine. His prin cipal obj«cb was to enabla men who might be injured to get the full benefit of sick and accident pay

Mr O'*dman would vote for the second reading although he did not agree with all the details of the Bill.

After a short debate the second read- Ing was agreed to on the voices and the Bill referred to the Goldfields Commit fcce.

ThS House rose at midnight.

FOOTBALL.

The following will represent Rakaia at Ashburton to-morrow : — Bruce, Laraman, Robinson, Harvey, Gray, Blunden, W. ShannoD, E. Street, Santy, McCoy, Bray, R. WiHiell, Miller, M. Withell, and another. Emergencies—Stevenson, Davison, J. Shan non. The following players will represent the Ashbarton Second Fifteen against Rakaia First at the Domain on Saturday :—-F. Wilson, McTeague, Smith, A. Wilson, Henry, Dorm (2), Burns, Conter, Pegley, Steward, Matson, Lochard, and Kennedy. Emergenciea—Ni c, Cookaon, McTfagaeand Jackson.

The followiug have been selected to go into, training for the coming representative, matches :—Russell, H. Curtis, J. Wilson, J Anderson, A. Shallnrd, T. Simpson, R. IJp'on, A. Boys, J, Helean, Mines, C. Collins, M. Buchanan, S. A. Boys, G. Cromie, E- Healey, 8. Biird, A. Wilson, A, Williams, G; Bisset, F. Shallard, R. Stewart, A. Hart, C< Opie, J. Henderson, 3 Gillespie, C. N, Macintosh, T. l£err, C. Hall. — Taylor, A, S. Poison, J. Fox J. H. Gardner, T. Wright, — Graham.

The first of the trial matches will take place at Timaru next Thursday, when the Waihi and Ashburton Clubs will piny Terauka, Timaru, and Waimate. The Bugby Union have postponed all senior competitions from August 1 to the end of the representative matches;

FROMPI INVIGORATION

Is needed by some such mediciue to re build health in vigourless individuals. Wolfe's Schnapps is a good tonic and In vigorator.

Foe Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pii s. They cap confidently be recommended as being mild in operation ai}d absolutely free frqm ipjurioua drugs. Apting at once as a splen dia touic and^a gentle aperient. For nearly IQO years they have proved u^qualled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is 1%6, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A gimp's, a.ifo nnd certain remedy

One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Qrggns, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back. Guar ran teed free from Mercury, Sold in Boxes 4s Q^ eaob, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Com pah y, Lincoln, England

Many stubborn and aggravating cases of rheumatism thifc were believed to be in curable and accepted an life legacies, have yielded to Chamberlain's Pain Balm, much to the sunrise and gratification of the safferere. One application will relieve the pain and suffering and its continued vise in sures a» eflfretK&l cure. Far Sale by the Ajiiburtoo Drug Compapy.

THE RECIPROCITY TREATY

Adelaide, J aly 26 The Premier has promised to intro duce a motion for the adoption of the treaty with New Zeahmd on Tuesday.

New South Wales Politics.

Sydney, July 25 After the election Mr O'Connor, speaking on behalf of Sir H. Parks, said that although defeated the move ment of which he was the champion

and exponent has only begun, and

that in a short time a reaction would commence and the commonsense of the people would sweep the present party in power from the political field.

The Daily Telegraph considers the result one of the most brilliant and conclusive victories ever won by.any Government in the electoral arena of this colony. It says:—"ln blind rage the Legislative Councillors pulled down the whole structure of Con servatism about their own ears, bury ing protection and the forms of monopoly in its ruins."

The Herald says that the Govern ment is so strong that, perhaps, it will be able to command a majority in the House without the aid of the labor members, and if a count is made merely in accordance with fiscal faith, the majority on the side of freetrade is large enough to virtually dispose of that question and remove it

The following members of the Oppo sition were re-elected :■—Messrs Perry, Waddell, F. Olark, Campbell, Fitz- Patrick, Gornaby, Chanter, Carroll, Chapman, Fitzgerald

The Ministerialists elected are : — Messrs Millen, Dick, Morton, Ashton, Campbell (Illawarra), Piddington, (Uralla), Jones (Mudgee). Labor members :■ —Messrs Brown (Condobo lin), Thompson (Newcastle West), and Watkins (Wallsend).

Mr Clarke (Opposition) replaces Mr Rawlinson (Opposition) for Begas, MrPiddington (Ministerialist) replaces Sir G. R. Dibbs.

The Freetrade memberswho followed Sir H. Parkes lost their seats.

The Premier, in an address after the election, referring to the wealthy classes, said that he would do them justice though he owed them nothing. His first care would not be for the men who could take such good care of themselves, but for the welfare of the bulk of the people.

Mr Stephen, the Freetrade sitting member for Botany, was defeated by Alderman. Dacey (Labor and Minis terialist).

Owing to Sir George Dibbs' defeat, Mr Lyne is likely to become leader of the Opposition.

Sir George Dibbs, in taking farewell of his constituents, said for bis services in obtaining producers a to? fleet and saving them from unfair taxation he stood a defeated wan. The floodgates of destruction were now fully open and they wou'd have to pay the piper. The colony was not governed by the voice of the people, but by a syndicate in the shape of the Daily Telegraph, whose sole object was to pull down every strong Government. Mr Reid was their puppet, and was willing to dance to their music.

For Tuinut Mr Jones (Opposition) and Mr Ohannon (Ministeralist) tied. The following were re-elrcUd :—Mr Green (Independent, free trader), Messrs Crick and Brown (Opposition), Mr Collins (Ministerialist).

The returns from two electorates are still incomplete. Mr Wheeler (Ministerialist) is leading Mr Steven son (Opposition) for Northumberland, and Mr Levin (Oppositionist) is ahead of Mr Perry (Labour) at Quirindi, It is improbable, however, that these positions will be altered. The position of parties is as follows ; —Ministerialists 79, Oppositionists 43, Independent Freetraders 2. Otherwise arranged there are 60 Freetraders, 43 Protectionists, 19 Labour, and 2, Independent Freetraders,

The Otaki Mail states that a paper miil is about to start at the northern end of the Horowhenua County. The formation of a Company requiring a capital of £50,000 is on the tapis.

Fqb. the Blood is the Life—-Clarkea World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvel'ous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and

substitutes

Carlton Cornwall, foreman of the Gazette, MMdletown, N J, believes that Chamber lain's Cough Remedy should be in every home. He used it for a cold and it affected a speedy cure. He says : It is indeed a grand remedy, I can recommend it tq a'i. I have also seen it used for whopping cough, with the best results. For sale by the Ash,bm ton Erug Company.

Pure Blood is the Secret of Health Gordon's Biood Pills cleanae the system of all impure blood, cure indigestion,con stipation, liver complaint, pains in back and sides, biliousness, sick headache; remove pimples, scrofula, scurvy, etc. Larfe boxes as, two boxes, 10s, post free. J W Clayton, ox 23<l Dnnedin

ikik AfeMßUKtOir CIUAfiDfAH: MilDA*, ItlM 2<3, 1895,



r E. W\ Hfinmer. MR E. wThANMER. h B npilE Undersigned has received insiruc -L. tions from the Receiver in the , Estate of Messrs Miles and Company, Limited, In liquidation, to Sell by Public Auction at the Premises occupied by the late Company in Ashburton, on SATURDAY NEXT, THE 27th INST., AT 11.30 A.M., TOE WHOLE OF THE WORKING PLANT, in connection with the Stores, Consisting of 4 Avery Weighing Machines, Sack Trucks, Grass Seed Cleaning Machine, Clover Cleaning Machine, by Andrews and Beaven, 2 pairs Stsps, etc., etc. Also the whole of the OFFICE FURNItURE Consisting of 3 large well made Deeka, Chairs, Stools, Cabinet Copying Press, and a large Milner's Safe, ere, etc. | Also- Plain and Barbed Wire, Binder Twine, Bone Dust, Guano, Superphos phate. Wheat, Oats, Barley, Chaff, Seaming Twine, etc , etc The whole may be inspected, and samples of the Grain and Manure seen on FRIDAY, the day before the sale. E. W. HANMER, 7129 Auc ,neer.



i endars. ASHBtJKTON COUNTY "COUNCIL npENDEUS for Lease of Reserve 2501, JL. in two lota, for seven years will be received up to 11 a.m., on FRiD.\Y, august 2, 1895. The highest or any IVnJer not neceseary accepted. Parti culars, on view at the Council's Offices, Ashburton. By Order. P. 01A IN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, July 22, 1895. 7 144 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. THENDERS are invited for— 1 —Ploughing 40 acre* Hinds Township 2-—Ploughing 35 acres Ruapuna. 3—Erecting wire fencing, Pudding Hill and Ruapuna. 4—Supplying standards and wire, Mtithven and Ealin^. 5-Planting 22,000 trees, Pudding Hill- Specifications at Council Office, and tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent in by 11 o'clock a m , FRIDAY, August 2, next.



By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 7 165 County Engineer. Aehburton, July 25, 1895. TO HIS WORSPIP THE MAYOR. DEAR SIR, —We the undersigned rate payers and merchants of Ashburton request you to declare THURSDAY, August 8, as a WHOLtf HOLIDAY for Arbor Day, in place cf Wednesday, August 7, the date d^cUr d by Government, bf lieving that, as Thursday is our recognised half-holiday, a w hole holiday could be granted on tha*; day with the least incon venience to the greatest number of peoplf. Andrew Orr h\ F. White Henry Zander N.Z. Clothing Fac- L F. Andrcwea 4 Co. Tory (per A H. W. Sparrow H. E. Bonnington Ges. J. Neill Gro. T. Hardley (per 0. Dighy ' J.W.H. Fletcher Broc. (per S. Salek Jas F etcher) A, Lawrie & Co. F. S. Jefferies J. Moison W. H. Collier {per Barrett Bros. G. Hefford) Herbert A. Flower W. H. Collins & Co. Craighead & Berry .T. Mellor man Mitchell & Turner H. M Jones John Orr A T Co Frederick T. Nokes Robt. McCallum Shearman Bros. H. Beath & Co. {per James Heseltine A. P, Williamson) Ashburton Drapery E. H. Brodribb Company T. H. Undrill & Co. W. J. Silcock 8. Burnard {per John Wilson A.T.O. W. C DavU Jas. Patterson Ashburton Erug Co. W. Pickfosrd H. Digg'e R. Murray & Son H. C. S- gers To Mr Andrew Orr, Mr Zmder and others signing the above requisition, J hereby declare THURSDAY, August 8, a WHOLE HOLIDAY for Arbor Day, instead of Wednesday, August 7. : J. SEALY, 7 160 Mayor. TINWALD HARRIERS,



SPORTS MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE KENNELS, TINWALD ox THURSDAY, AUGUST 15. (To be run under the Rules of Racing) -PROGRAMME.— (Approved by the 0. J.C.) 1— Light Weight Hunters Steeplechase —For trophy value 5 aova, with a sweep stake of 5a to go to second horse. For qualified hunters that have never won an advertised race of the value of £30. No weight under list 7'b. About three miles 2—Welter Hunters Steelechase — For trophies value 5 boys and 1 soy. For qualified hunters. No weight under 14st 71b, About two miles 3—Ladies' Bracelet—Of value of 5 soy and 1 soy. For horses, the bona fide property of farmers resident in the Ashburton District that have never ' started in any advertised race under C.JO, rules. Entrance 2s 6d, to go to second horse. No weight under V-st ?lb Five furlongs



Sarsaparilla IS THE GREAT Blood-Purifier, NERVE TONIC, —AND— STRENGTH iT Vy^\jc jQ»rv?y«\ cures skin enij> £Gf^^ ns^Us\ lions, restores %? JS*******£e^jr indigestion.ueu. wont ;i|'!siny h'om impure, blood, yimiiUl t;iku Ayiii"s Hiir.siipavilla. It jiives stren-th to tli'i! vyeak, suiil builds uj) tliu system iroiu'r fiily.' }!y its ll^e food is in;id<' nourishing, sleep refreshing, and life enjoyable. Acer's Sarsaparilla -■ SEi TODS AT THE- # World's Great Expositions. Mule by Dr. J.C.Ayer & Co., LoweII,M^S9.,U..S.A. rie^r.pware of chaw imitations. Tlie tisnne -Ayer's Sarsaparilla —i* pnmiini'ut on tlie wrapper, and is blown in the glass of eacu oi our bottles.



4]— Farmers' Hack Hfrdlks —Of the value of 5 soys, with a sweepstake of 5s to go to second honse. l?\>r horses the bona fide property of farmers in the Ashburton district that have never started in an advertised race under C J.C rules. One mile, over four flights of hurd'es. No weight under 12st 71b f) — Farmers' Open Handicap —Of the value of 10 soys, with a sweepstake of S(S to go to the second horse. For harass the bona fide prqperty of farmers resi dent in the Ashburton district. About one and a quarter mile on the flat 6— Opkn Welter Handicap—For a trophy value 5 soys with sweepstake of 5a to go to second horse. Minimum weight 13at. One mile (flat) Handicapper—Mr F. Healy



Entries can be made with Mr F. P. Claridge, the Kennels, on 01 before MONDAY, August 12. Entries finally close with Mr F. Healy, Henry's Hotel, at 9 p.m. on Monday, August 12. Professional riders must carry a penalty of 14lb Any horse may be re-handicapped The Master reserves to himself the right to refuse aoy entry, 7 80



[ Mr D. Thomas. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. ; SAT TODAY, JULY 27, 1895. ! Large Sale of Grocery, Crockery and 1 Baker's requisites. MR DA7ID THOMAS has received instructions from the Trustees in the estate of Joseph Taylor, Grocer and Baker, to sell by Public Auction on the above date and fixture, viz, : — -1 Chestnut GELDING O SETS OF HARNESS O BAKER S CAETS, with topa BACON, HAMS, and CHEESE CROCKERY and TINWARE GROCERIES, to suit all comers, in large or small lots BAKING TINS, and all requisites. Time of Sale—ll to 1, aud to start again at 2 30. The Public are requested to attend this sale, as all lots will be sold without re serve, DAVID THOMAS, 7 130 Auctioneer



Mr T. Bullock. ~ SATUBDAY, JOLY 27. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. An Improved Farm of 1650 ACftKl, Seafield, Wakanui Road District. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES. | ,4/TK T. BULLOCK has received in- IjIX strucfcions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees, AN IMPROVED If ARM OF 1650 ACRES, being— R.S.B numbered 26653, 25467, 25576, 26651, 26652, 26028, 26936, 26937, situated at Seafield, Wakanai Road District, divided with live fences into convenient s:z;d paddocks, well watered with county water races. 115 acres of the Estate are now in turnips and 203 acres in oats, to be fold with the land. There is a farm house, com modious stable, (which can be used as a wool shed) implement shed, and o'her buildings, theep yards, etc., on the propany, surrounded by well grown plantations. Those desirous of investing in broad acres are invited to inspect this property. Farther particulars on application. Exceptionally easy terms'of payment. Note time of Sale, 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 7 131 Auctioneer.



PUBLIC .NOTICES. Clovers. Glovers. CLOVERS. r HAVE IN STOCK kTSD TO LAND My Season's Supply OF WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOIHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samp!es and Quotations of Glovers, Rye grasa and Cocksfoot on application. A Complete Stock of GROCERIES, TEAS, ANr PROVISIONS Always on hand and SOLD FOR CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices,



IRONMONGERY, FENCING MATERIAL, PLOUGH SHARES, RAW AND BOILED OILS, CROCKERY, AND GLASSWARE, In all Branches. TVINES AND SPIRITS Of Every Discription. I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, (in Large or Small quantities) j OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND



CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Go TIT ANTED Known — Mss Hooper ' * (monthly nurse) is open to accept engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mas Hoopeb, Alford Forest Itoad, Ashburton, 1*134



PUBLIC NOTICES. Osborn Coomlie, PIANOFORTE TUNER and EXPERT (Late ov London) 11/ TAKES quarterly visits toAshburton. JL\_l_ Intermediate visits can be ar ranged by application to Me, Llewellyn Oavbn, Agent. 7 139 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole a^ent for Ashbnrton District, S. S A L B K JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. T* AZARUS Patented Syatem ensures A.J comfort and correct: eight. Don't spoil your eyes by using badly fitting i Spectacles. 5 971 THE COLUMBIA SYSTEM CF DRESS & GARMENT CUTTING MR POWELL, assisted by Mb» Woodlands, will give Instruction in the Arcade Chambers. Classes from 10 till 11, 11 till 12, 2 til 3, and 3 to, 4 Daily, until further notice. Anyone can learn it; in two or three one-hour lesson?. It is the Cheapest, Simplest, and most practical system of Dress-cutting in the World. First Prize at Chicago World's Fair. DRESSMAKERS INVESTIGATE,



PARENTS INVESTIGATE ALL interested in Dressmaking investi gate this easy and perfect mode of Dresscutling. Price of Fitter and full instruction how to use it—Ono Guinea. Call or send for Circular. SPECIAL NOTICE. MRS WOODLANDS will conduct a Class in general Dressmaking, each Pupil to make a Dress un'ler her supervise n. Terms—One Guinea. 7 147 WANTED Known—That I am hold ing a Sale at Reduced Prices for One Month. Come for Bargains. I have the advantage over many in (he trade for the simple reason that I have no partners to pay dividends to, or interest on loan to carry on big concerns. But I bay and sell none but the best, no trash to draw the unwary. Repairs as usual, done afc Once. —J. Moison, Boot Store East street, Ashhurton. 5 138 Ail (At RagG—-lh& New Venus Jeiaeeo



OPKNINtt ASi RJ OUNCE WENT. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPAQ TTAVING 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 and Varied Stock of New and Seasonable Goods in DRAPERY, CLOTHING. B3OTS & 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 we intend offering them at VERY LOW PRICES FOH CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of the value we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOOBS S DRESSES, CLOTHING, MERCERY, B )OTS AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. OPENING DAY— SiTDUniY, JULY 80. ASHBTJRTON DRAPERY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., ' Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 h. 0. SIIRIMPTON, Manager.



GREAT SALE OF FURNITURE. DEAWING-EOOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDEOOM FUKNITURE. pARPKTS, Linoleums, Chairs, Toilet Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads U Bedding, etc Full-sized Brass Rail Bedsteads 425, usual price 503. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 235. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TAHORED STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office.



shear in an bros., GROCERS AND IRONRIOJtfGEBS. "WE have jusfc to hand a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE VV BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following Varieties in 21b Tins :— PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, AEROWRO')T, etc., etc. Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that the Broil's get eoft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 2ib airtight tins, thus ensuing the enspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, ANt> BRUSHWARE. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds In o 1 packets and Flower Seeds in Id pickets, always in stock. Call for dialogue. SATISFAOnoFIS~OCJR MOTTO. SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



John Q. itestell, ACCOUNTANT ; AND COMMISSION AGENT, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTON. OATS. OATS. r HAVE FOR SAL B,— CANADIAN, DANISH, & DUN SEED GATS. Pries on application. JOHN G. KESTELL. 6 217 MONEY. O-j p(AA TO LEND on Mutt "SZjJlkJ\J\J gage on first-class Freehold Security at 5i per cent. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop In the Arcade, T. BULLOCK TO Persor.s deeirioua of pnrchssing Building Sites or investing in Town sections



FOR SALE, THE FOLLOWING, Viz - T S 994. containing J acre, fronting Peter street weafc T S 995, containing j acre, adjoining TS 1001, containing j acre, Cox street TS 891, containing | acre, Aitken street east TS 892, containing \ sere, Aitken street east T S 784, containing £ acre, Peter street T S 751, containing j acre, corner of Peter Street and East Belt T S 796, containing 1 acre, Cox street TS 797, containing J acre, adjoinirg T S 50, containing J acre, Kermode street weit T S 795, containing | acre, Cox street TS 306, containing I acre, Burnett street TS 905. containing $ acre, corner of East and Crey streets T S 906 containing £ acre, Grey street adjoining: TS 1184, containing | acre, Cameron street west T S 1185, containing |- acre, adjoining TS 1049, ccntaining { acre, Peter street west TS 1064, containing J acre, Peter street west TS 711, containing J acre, Wills street TS 822, contafaing |acre, Cox street and Others. Full particulars on application to T. BULLOCK,



WALL PAPERS! I WALL PAPERS! JUST Arrived per as, " Star of England." a beautifal selection of the Cheafl Paper-Hangings for 1895, direch from the English Manufac urors. ■ Cheap Sanitary Papers A SPECIALTY, In&pecfion Invited. Also a Large Stock of SILVER PLATE GLASS Cut to any Size. J. WILSON, CORNER OP ARCADE AND BURNETT STBBET. 6 BOOTS. BOOTS. GREAT SALE OF BOOTS. BARGAINS. < BARGAINS* < Andrfew Orr HAS PurchasM the Whole Sample B6ot Stock of Messes SargooD, So and Ewen, and Messrs lima,, Harris & Co,, Ohristchurcb, at 25 per cc of! cost price, amounting to a about 700 pairs Boots and Shoes, THE3E GOODS ARE TO BE OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC I SATURDAY MORNING AT |0 O'CIH These Boots, being all of the STANDARD Make, will be sold at priJ hitherto unheard of for New Goods, ! COME EARLY, WHILE ALL SIZES ARE IN STOCK.



CONTINCAriCm OF BEATH'S GREAT SALE, ■■ FURTHER SEDUCTIONS. Blankets, Blankets, Blankets, Wonderful Bargains in White and Grey BlaDkets. Overcoats, Overcoats, Overcoats. Tweed Overcoats at Eidiculous Prices, Macintoshes, Macintoshes, Macintoshes. "Newest Styles all Greatly Eeduced. Dresses, Dresses, Dresses, The Entire Stock must be sold. Beath's Great Sale; TANCBffiD BTEEBT,,



GREAT SALE J COMMENCES AT "THE COKNEE," 1 SATURDAY, JUUTE 20, 1895. WT T |T*OLLIER being at the present time in London purchasing a • tl. V^ large stock and the present stock being very h avy, a BIG SAL& will be held to reduse the same. A few lines are quoted to give some idea ol the ?alue which will WITHOUT EXCEPTION be offered at prices to surpass any-i thing hitherto shown in Ashburton. The below mentioned goods -bayfisbesn bought: at a large discount; and will be oflared accordingly. Intending purchasers will kindly note that we have fully anticipated a great denund for the lines eraamerated below- Colonial Flannel, (all colors) B£d, Black Oaslnnere (Jlbves, Gi usually Is usually la Taa X d Gloves (just opened), 2s 6d Black Cashmere Hose, Is, usnally Is 6d . usually 3s 61 . Dress stuff from 9i, usually Is 3i Black Velveteen, Is, usually Is 61 I Heavy Tweed, la, usually Is 6d Coir Mats, (large ste*); 'Ss 6j,Usually White and Grey Calico from Is lid, 73 6d usually 3s 6d Twilled Cretonnes, 4Jd, usually 7-H Boys' Overccats 13 to 2, 83 6d, Boys' Tweed J^nickers, lg, usually 7s 61 usually 15s | Boys'Kmcka^Smt^^sffld, usually 8 6J Boy 3' Serge Caps, 6ci, usually Is I Men's Nailed Shooters, $6 6d, usually , GMa Elastic Side Boots, 2s 6d usually 63 ] 12s 6d Ladies' Felt Hats, from 3d , - j Good Waters and Waterproofs,! from 4s lid Ladies' Warm Slippers, Is 6d Evening Shoes, fiom 2s 6d.- BLANKETS and all Woollen Goods will be cleared at greatly reduced prices. The above aie only a few of the PLUM LINES wo are offering, a visit will con* vinoetethat our prices and quality are unsurpassed. W. H. COLLIER, THE "C OUSTER."