ISLAND NEWS

rvu ur a Sydney, Aurim 0 i.ne Mary Anderson is a complete wreck at New Hebrides. The crew of the warship Goldfinch displayed great pluck in their efforts to save the vessel. A German trader named Pfeiffer was murdered by A.oba natives. The warships Goldfinch and Scorff are investigating the matter.

The Massacre in China.

Shanghai, August 5 At Kucheng, there was a scene of great carnage The Misses S&unders, of Melbourne, in attempting to escape were hacked to pieces, and a thousand Chinese solders who were at hand and witnessed the outrage, took no steps to prevent it. The burning of the mission house occupied two hours. Some of the women were horribly tortured before death ensued. The United States mission near Han Kow was destroyed, but fortunately the occupants escaped without injury. A meeting of foreign residents decided to request the various Consuls to appeal to the European Powers demanding reparation for the Kucheng outrage The victims of the Kucheng atrocity had no warning, and were takan en tirely by surprise. "J he assassins were fifty members of a secret society, and it is believed that this outbreak is a part of a general plot agiinst foreigners. The Rev, Philips, church missionary, escaped, but was forced to look on at the murder of his eo-workers. He was powerless to interfere and unable to secure assistance.

August 6. .Further details of a horrible nature have been received from Kucheng. The ladies begged for their lives, offering to surrender their property and jewels, but the leader of the band ordered them to be killed. Miss Nellie Saunders was hactced about by the ruffians' weapons, and thrown still alive into Dr. Stewart's blazing house. Miss Topsy Saunders and Miss Gordon were speared. Misses Biain and Newcombe were speared and throAvn over a precipice, Miss Marshall's throat was cnfc. Four of Dr. Stewart's children ■were impaled and severely wounded,' but apparently not killed.

Although thee were a thousand eoldiers in Kucheng none were sent to the rescue until the massacre was com pleted and the murderers had de camped with their plunder. The Chinese Government has ordered the miscreants to be punished. There were thirty native teachers and two thousand members at Kucheng station.

Sydney, August 6 The Secretary of the Church Mis sionary Society received a letter from Miss Gordon, one of the ladies killed at Kucheng, about the same time as the cable message came announcing the massacre. The lady begaa by quoting the psalm " In God I put my trust, I will not be afraid what man can do unto me." She goes on to say—-''A nutpber of people called Vegetarians have banded together to defy the Mandarin. One day when he caught four and put them in prison, others surrounded his bouse, and said they would pull it down and kill him if he did not release their comrades. So he had to release them. Not only so, but he had to send his Secretary to be beaten by their own hands. This ha,p pened in Kucheng, a city quite close to us. They have persecuted the Christians, and have threatened more than once to pull down the chapels, but the missionaries as yet are not threatened at all, although the natives have expressed their hatred of us " Meiboltbne, August 6 Mrs Saunders states that her daughters should have 'been on their holiday at the time of their murder. They had intended returning home on furlough.

INCENDIARISM

Melbourne, August 6 The Warnambool incendaries have confessed to starting sixteen fires, one of which caused a loss of £800. In several cases where the fire did not burn properly, men returned to the premises and relighted it, in order to prevent the possibility of flames being extinguished. In one case they locked the doors of the fire brigade stations and threw the keys away. They used to hide until the crowd gathered, and then^ mixed among them. Campbell, one of those arrested, was enrolled as a member of the Vigilance Committee, formed to capture incendiaries He said they had no object in burning down buildings, but had been drink ing, and were imbued with a spirit of devilment.

THE ELDORADO DISASTER

Melbourne, August (3 The last messages of the buried miners created a painful sensation. No one in the district for a moment believes the messages were written bj aix o'clock 00 the same Saturday morn- ( ing as the disaster occurred. Miners, as a rule, are not given to write such hopeless messages. Two hours after 1 they found themselves blocked in ag&in. Knowing they were entombed for at least a few days they would husband their scant food and supplyjoi: tea. The messages were clearly not written on the billies until the tea was exhausted. The general opinion is that the poor fellows wrote the last letter some days after the disaster occurred.

HOME, SIVEET HOME.

— ■. *& The sweetest and moat desirable thing for honie is health, and to pre3eirve health one afiou'ld use Wolfe's Schnapps.

European and Other Foreign Items

! Lonikn, August 5 ! Shares in the Taitapu Gold Estates ! Company are being allotted. i The Times, discussing the report of i the Committee re the Companies Act, J considers the members displayed timi dity in dealing with the question. August 6. The Kaiser has arrived at Cowes. The Kaiser ia yachting at Oowes, and dined with the Queen yesterday. China proposes to levy a war tax on Indian opium. Vienna reports state that the reply of the Turkish Government to the ■ latest demand for reform is so hostile to many of the leading points as to amount to a refusal. The Daily News believes that Lord Salisbury's speech on May 24 strengthens the Turks in resisting the proposals of the Powers. Brttsssls, August 6 Mrs Brocket, an English widow lady, and her two children were mur dered in Brussels. Their bodies were found in tho Willibroeck Canal. Tokio, August 6 Terrible floods have caused enormous damage in Japan, and the failure of the rice crop is likely to cause a famine.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

A. Celebrity.

London, August. 6 News hag been received of the death of John Dunn, the Zulu chief, who ied the rebel Kingites in the Zulu rebellion in 1883.

A Terrible Death.

&DELAIDE, AngUSt 7 Miss Bassett, a parachutist, met with a terrible death at a fete in Peterborough to-day. She was giving a performance in presence of a thousand people, and in her ascentgthe parachute was injured by contact with a telegraph wire. Miss Bassett jumped from a height of sixty feet, and fell on her head, death being almost instan taneous.

Australian Wines.

London, August 6 Mr Irwine embodies in the Govern ment report a statement that the Australian wines imported into Eng land have greatly improved during the last four years, and that there is no adulteration. The medical profession recommend the wines for their purity, and advise that a large company be established to blend and mature all the wines in Australia, and ship to London ready for consumption. ]f this be done a uniform quality will be obtained, and the wines will secure higher prices. They also suggest that a London manager be appointed, who should open agencies throughout the oountrv.

King of Denmark.

Copenhagen, August 6 The health of the King of Denmark is causing anxiety to his friends.

NEW MEAT PRESERVING PROCESS.

Sydney, August, 6 An important invention has been perfected for preserving meat, the pro cess is simple and inexpensive, tho. meat retains its appearance, and it is said the quality of several joints pre served on May 2 kept their sweetness and juiciness, and to non professionals looked almost as fresh as meat killtd a couple 0? days ago. If the process realises reasonable expectations; it will revolutionise the dead meat export trade. A side of mutton has been sent to Ohina to be tested on return, meanwhile the fellow side has been retained in Sydney and at present appears to be in excellent condition, and a lot of meat has been forwarded to Tahiti. It is claimed that a thousand carcases can be preserved for a few shillings, and the obvious ad vantage is that when discharged from a steamer joints can be cut and hung, it is averred, for any length of time.

COMMERCIAL.

LONDON, August 6 The Gulf of Siam's stock were sold alive at Deptford. The cattle brought from £21 to £22, and the sheep sold at 383.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE

Sydney. August 7 Wheat, milling, nominal; chick, 3a 3d to 3s 4d ; flour, roller brands, £8 53 to £8 103: Oats, prime feeding, 2a 8i; aced, 2s 4d to 2s sd. Barley 2s 3d. Bran 9cl; pollard BU\. Peas, Prussian blue, 3s 3d. Potatoes, Circular Heads, £2 7s 6d to £2 IQa. Butter, dairy made, Is to Is Id ; factory, Is 2d to |s 3d ; cheese, prfme, 4|d to sd. Melbourne, August? Wheat, prin/ie, 3a ; the average is 2s lid. Oata, Algerian, Is 6kl; Danish, Is 7Ad ; stout white, \b 8d to la 9id. Adelaide, Auauab f Wheat 2s lid \ flour, roller brand?, £7 5s to £7 103. Bran and pollard o\A each.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseives resuousiDit for the Opinions expressed by out cosrespor d"LUs)

MR OLPHERT IN REPLY.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— Prom your report of the Presby terian Band of Hope meeting, I must infer either, that your estimate of the mental capacity of the young people is a very low one, or that their intelligence is below the average. If my address was only "suitable enough for grown people," I am sorry for the intelligence of the rest of the audience. Then as to references to the Premier, etc. If public speakers are to leave out forcible illustrations and examples, their efforts will be about as useful as the efforts of the man who tries to shoot rabbits with blank cart ridge. You have, of course, a peifecfc right to report and criticise my ucterance; but, when you give your readers criticism with out report, I feel constrained to reply—l am, etc., John Olphket.

Fireworks Accident.

Adelaide, August 7 A bomb burst at a fireworks display at Brighton, were Foresters were hold ing a fete, Sixteen persons were injured.

tXM AblißUuiuiK dtiAfibiAti < WJEfcfflJ&A*, AtJGtJST % 1895.



AVER'S Cherry Pectoral HAS NO EQUAL J'Oll THE KAriU CUKK OF Colds, Coughs, Influenza, and SORE THROAT, it wilt relievo f EV^V«^\ K<>o"l'' tllC iU" S g \ 1 brane, loosoji I* I CHERRY 1 * | ths P"lf^!it, A a c f Jan<t VKfluco )<■:■ V-fcV. TO\S?VA F()r the cur(M>t \l j^^eaamel^X^ Croup, WllOOp 3^^ Throat, and aU the smlinmuu'y troubles to wliich i|u- younjj arc so \\;M<i, tlieris \a lit* olhcr fuinutly stf tMl'.'ctivi: as Ayer?s Cherry Pectoral World's Great Expositions. Made by Dr. J.C.Ayer & Vo., Lowell.Mass.JT.S.A. rj^'licwjire of f.lipaji |i()it!|,tlq|is. 't-'lip i)aint> ilyJr's ciim-ry'Pectoral Ms" I foniiiieiit on the wnijijuir, un 4 istilqifi} i^ fUe uhigfi of $a{;3



Hollovvay's Hills. — '\yhen inclement feather checks to a considerable extent the action of the skin, an alterative is required t-6 compensate the body by means of'other cjiannelß. If olio way 'a I?ills 6an be con fidpntly recommended as the easiest, surest, and safest meaus of attaining this desirable end without weakening phe most delicate or incommoding the most feeble. When from frequently recurring chills or the inhalation of impure ail- the blood bpcomes foifl and the spcretion's vitiated, these ] tills present a ready and tfticient means of cleansing the former and correcting the latter. By this salutary proceeding disease is arrested at its outset, its pains and inconveniences averted, and the nervous structures saved from the depressing effects entailed upon them by an iiliipsp.—(Advt). Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy jirever fails in permanently curing rheuma £ism, lumbago, sciaiiea, gcjut, etc, one bottle kvsa relief. Price IQb, POBtJ free- J. W, {fjiytop, P.V Rot 984, thw<3iiJ.



j Mr T. Bullock. SATORDAY, AUGUST 10, I Magnificent Site for Private Residence. 10 ACRES ]O ■: Wtll situated at the Corner of Allen and Winter's Road, Allenton, suburban district, surrounded by plantations.



,|fl X T. BULLOOK has received in "■*• structions from the owner to sell by Public Auction ab the Arcade, on the above date, that Valuable Suburban Allotment numbered 178 on Tancred and Allan's original sale plan, containing 10 ACRES 10 well situated at the Corner of Allen, Winter and Middle Roads, Allenton. This is really a Magnificent Site, First-class Land, and should prove a good investment. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale* Note time of sale—l 2 noon. T. BULLOCK, 8 10 Auctioneer.



At the Palmerafcon JSorfh Police O;un on Tuesday, Isaac Levy, licensee of the Albion Hotel, waa ined £5 on each of the charges of selling liquor during prohibited hoars and permitting gambling in his hotel. The convictions were ordered to [be endorsed on the license. The charge of sly grog selling aga nst Ceeiia Jacobean ! was dismissed,. Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended aa being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did touic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyppepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in bottles Is lsd, 2s 9d, and Jls, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A simpifl. Rafo ami certain remadv



Mr D. Thomas, BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY^" AUGUST 10, 1895. tJQO AOKE FARM, SITUATED AT D O R 1 E,| MR DAVID THOMaS ha ß received instructions from the Mortgagee to Sell by Public Auction as above, — 282 ACRES LAND, Being R.S.a 26939, 26905, 26899, lately occupied by Mr G. Harrison. The laud 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. Torms Cash. DAVID THOMAS, 8 1 Auctioneer.



O W. O. Hardman, Sheriff of Tyler Co., W Va., appreciates a good thing and does not hesitate to say so, He was almost pros trated with a cold when he procured a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, He says : 'It gave me prompt relief. I find it to be an invaluable remedy for coughs and colds.' For sale by the Ashburton Drug 00.



Fnnaral Notices. FUNERAL NOTICE. THR Friends of John and Ann Campbell are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their beloved son, John Arthur, will move frcm their residence, Cameron Street, on THURS DAY (To-morrow). 8 h insfc., at two o'clock, for the Asnburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS, 8 4fi Undertakers.



BULLOCK'S AKCADa. SATURDAY, AUGUST 10, 1895. CLEARING S^JTOF DRAPERY IH\VE received instructions from a Client to sell by Public Auction at tha abovu date and fixture, viz : — Blankets, Bugs, Waterproof Coatp, Mefi'a Shirts, Boys' Suits, Ladies' Ulsters, Coats, etc.. Men's Suits, , H»*B, Slippers, and Boots of all descriptions. ALSO, on account of a Client, — A L^rge Assortment of POULTRY for table use, beside seme good strains, consisting of tifcy pairs of all sorts. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. I have received a consignment of CHANGES from the North Island to be bold by L'ubHc Auction, consisting of £0 Cases ; all good. Sale to start at 11 o'clock. D WID THOMAS, 8 49 Auctioneer.



PUBLIC NOTICES. PUBLIC NOTICE. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD BOARD. nnEN per cent, will be added to all X rates unpaid on August 24, 1895. By older of the Board. L OX LEY, Cleik Raka'a, August 1, 1895. 8 40



.' I O LRT.— New House, six rooms, I Burnett s'roet west-. Apply to present occupier. Mrs Littlej >hn, 850 SJ T. S T EPHKN'S CHU R C 11. SUNDAY SERVICES, AUGUST 11, 1895, Conduc ci by the Rf.v 1. S. Fox, 8.30 a.m—Holy Communion 11 a.m—Matins and Sermon 2.45 p m—Children's Sorvico IS 30 p.tu—Baptisms (i 30 p.m—Evensong and Sermon 8 U



Fmedlander and Go. FOR SALE, BY PRIVATE TREATY, FARM NEAR CHERTSEY. \\l X HAVE for Private Sale a Very W Good FIRM of 450 Acres 420 about two miles from Chertsey Railway Station. The Land is divided into ten paddocks, well fenced and watered. 320 Acres are laid down in (irass, 100 Acres are in Crop Improvements consist of a well'built aix-roomed House, Granary, Stabling, and Outhouses, etc. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLAJNDKR & CO., 8 4 Stock and Station Agents.



1"» HE LONDON RHEUMATIC CUBE TDE ONLY CERTAIN CURE For Rheum'it cs, Gout, Sciatica, Lumbago, Sprai is, Stifi Joints, Brcnobits, Sore Throats, ChLblains, Bruis a and ail Cheat Complaints. Done, January 10, 1895 To Mr Walker, Chriatchuroh Sin,—Your London Rheumatio Cure has wrought wonders upon me I have suffered with rheumatics for years, having often to walk with a stick 1 tried many remedies but got no relief I tried the London, and am ghd to say it has quite cured me; and although up in yrars I feel as active es when I was young, and all by using the London Rheumatic Cure You oan publish this if you please.—Mbs McMillam Oust, September 8, 1890, Mr Walker, Sir,— I have gre it pleasure in testifying to the wonderful cure affected on my knee by using your London Rheumatic Coke. I had suffered for three yeirs, and epsnt a good deal in doctors and medicines, but got no reiief. I was obliged to Wr»sk with the help of a stick, and hid given up all hopes of ever getting bottsr. I was unable to bend my knee, Buffering great pain, which mads me sometimes faint. I pot one bottle of the LONDON BHBUMAIIO CURE, and tho first rubbing gave me suoh relief that I could leap for joy, and the day following I was able to walk without my etiok and go about my work as usual. Ob, such a change ! I was suffering also with my wrists and hands, ard was unvb'e to sew or knit for a long time. I rubfced them wpU with the Cure, sni oan now do rfly sewing, knitting, and bouse work aa fresh as ever. It is marvellous! My neighbors aspe astonished «t me, and I advise them all to y.se the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE for aU their complaints. You oan use this aa you please.



Government No tie •?-. WEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excursion Fares to Christcharch for Grand National Steeplechases, \ -pXCCKSION TICKETS to Ohristr J-^ church will be is&ued on the Bth of Aqoust from Timaru to Ealing inclusive ab |Gs flist-class, 'fs second ; Hinds, Windermere, Winslow 8a 6d and 6s 6d ; Tinwaldto Raka,ia inclusive 7s and ss, for a Train leaving Ringitata at 8.8 a.m , Binds 8.38, Winslow 8 53, Tinwald 9.3, Ashburton 9.17, Chertsey 9 46, Rakaia 10.0, arriving at Ch(i9tchnrch at; 11.45 a.m., and will be available for return by tha ordinary evening train from Christ church to Ashburton on the same day ; passengers for south of Ashburton goin^ on by special train for Timaru, leaving Ashburton at 8.10 p m. The ordinary 7.iJO a.m. train from Ashburton to Ohrisfchurch will not run on the Bih of August, Passengers can travel by the above-named train instead. The morning train from Methven on the Bth will start at 8 25 a m., Liuriston 9.2, to connect with the 9 17 a.m, train from Ashburton, and an extra train will leave Rakaia for Methven after the arrival of the evening train from Christ-



Mbs Anpb'W Gardner, i Sefton, October 21, 1890. ! four LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE is a remedy worthy to. be praieed. I took rheu mßtio fever and was a good while in the bands of the doctors 5 at last it seemed all to lodge in my ankle. I bad to walk with a oiutoh and atick. The dootor at last advised me to go to Christehuroh and get the foot taken of!, which I objected to do. I got vary [ disheartened, as there Feemed no cura for me. I heard of the LONDON RHEUMATIC CURE, and got one bottle, and before i was done I was able to lay aeide my sreks and to resume business, and have bad no trouble Brace. It is a VBluable remedy I can highly recommend it, as I believe it has no equal. D, Macpkbkson. L"»wer High Street, Ohristohurch, May 1893 I have beau a Bufferer from Chilblains since a boy; my hands broke out every winter, and my feet ware 80 bad that on Saturday nightß I bad to fill my boots at the artesian and stand in this till ehuttiyg time I tried everything, but never got a Cure. I was advised this winter to try the LONDON RHEUMATip CURE, and to my astonish ment and delight is he&led my wounded hands, relieved my suffering feet, and for the firat wiater I aen remember kept me free from suffering. I can recommend it with all con fidence to those suffering with Chilblains. 3 W Rice Doyleston, January 8, 1891. Your LONDON RHEUMATIC CURB is marvellous. 1 had a very Bore back, and was suffering with rheumatics,, bQth of which have bepn completely cqred by its use. I havci aiao oured nay neighbors of their rheumatism, sprains, chilblains and sore throats. It has no equal; everyone should u ge jt. Mbb KcCauslahd. Springbank, Husraki, March $, 1Q9.1. I*lr Wf*lke? Rear Si*.-I caa testify to the'wonderful curs I got by using the LON DON RHEUMATIC CURE. I was suffering badly with rheHmatios in my hands and wristd ; the back of my band was badly dig. oolored. J r» I b,b,efl| them well with the Cure, and am tfyankto \o teU you they are quite batter, " Tho:&ub Clancey B. WALKER, Wqojrteja Orail Itaerw.



church. Excursion tickets to Christcharch, available for return til! the 14^h of August, will be issued ifrora Orari to Ealing inclusive on the ?th of August and f,or the Excursion train on the morning of the 8 h, at 18s and 13s. The journey must be started on the day of the purchase of the ticket, and may be broken after the first ten miles, 8, 26 by ORDSR



MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD T HEREBY give notice that all Oorse ■*■ op Bro*j*m growiqg on the public $aads muafc be Cleared in ona Month from the date hereof. Afterwards the Board will cause the sime to be done, and charge the same to (he adjoining land owpey. E. B. COOPER, Olerk. Mount-Somers, August fj, 18D5. 847 Mrs Emily Thorne, who resides at Toledo Washington, sayß she ha,3 never been able to procure any medicine for Rhenmatism that relieves the pain so quickly and effectually a« Cfhamherlai^s Pain Balm, and that she has also used it for lame back with great jraccess. For sale by the Atbburtoni Drug Go, ,



ihjb 4Km ait brou,, GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. WE have just to baud a Large Consignment of WRIGHT'S CELE BRATED WATER BISCUITS in 41b Tins; Also the following ! Varieties in 21b Tins :— i PARIS WINE, VANILLA WINE, FANCY MIXED, ARROWROOT, etc., etc. [ Hitherto these Biscuits have been packed in 2ib cardboard boxes, but seeing that 'he i Biscuits get soft in the boxes, we have had them packed to our special order in 21 b airtight tins, thus ensuing the enspness of the Biscuits, CHEAPEST & BEST HOUSE IN ASHBQRTON FOR GROCERIES, CROCKERY, AND BRUSHWARE. | Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. NIMMO & BLAIR'S Choicest Vegetable Seeds in 'Si packets and flower Seeds in Id packets, always in stock. Call for cital *guc. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. SHE ABM AM BttOS., MARKET H">USE-



BLACKSMITHING. T HAVE STARTiI) BUSINESS in -■- the Shop recently occupied by W. H. Paget (behind the Post Office), where I will be glad to ace old friends and new ones. Good workmanship and moderate charge*. Shoeing—Hacks, ss; draughts, 6s. J&ines Burmese, GENERAL BLACKSMITH & SHOEING SMITH. 7 184 TO~COTTAOE~&IiIA^ET GARDENERS.



I HAVE FOE SALE, by the Bag or per ton, BONE DUST and GUA.NO. F. FEf&RliftA^, 8 22 ASHBURTON. HAIRDRESSER,, (late of McGregor's). BEGS to notify to his nunmrous town and coun'ry customers, that he will Commence Business on MONDAY, 5h inst, in the new premises of MR C. PERCY, Tobacconist, East street, Ash burton (next to Drug Company), Two years connection with Mr J. McGregor 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. LAZMIUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole ajent for Ashburton District, S _ S A L B K. JEWELLER, EAST STREET, ASHBURrON. TAZARUS Patented System ensures J comfort and correct) sight. Don't ! spoil your eyes by using badly fitting Spectacles. 5 97 j



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 1 j Brown Paper and Paper Bags of various sizes. '•■ F. FERRIMA2S', Agent for the North British Insurance Company, and the Union Steam ship Company, Limited. 8 21 HINDS DISTRICT. TjlOR SALE—The Laase of 50 acres, ■*- part of reserva 1071, not far from the Hinds Railway Stasion, formerly in the occupation of G. M. Peaice. T. BULLOCK. 1 XO LET, dwelling houee of five rooms, corner of Cameron and William Streets. T. BULLOCK. CpO LET,—Shop and Dwelling; in JL Triangle. Rent required, 7s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK.



THOR GENTLEMEN** MERCERY [ — TRY — A, -Lawrie & Co. r SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HATS, CAPS, AND TIES, THIS WEEK. SEE WINDOW. We have also just opened a full Assortment of ZEALAND! A AND STANDARD BOOTS AND SHOES. The Best Brands only kept, which are being offered at very reasonable prices. A- LAWiUE & CO., SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS.



Clovers* Glovers. CLOVERS. £ HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND My Season's Supply OJb' WHITE CLOVER, TREFOIL, ALSIKE, TIMOIHY, COWGRASS, RED CLOVER, Also, a Large Variety of— COLONIAL-GROWN CLOVERS, RYE GRASS SEED, COCKSFOOT, Etc, Etc. Samples and Quotations of Glovers, Rye- j j grass and Cocksfoot on application. j i A Complete Stock of : GROCERIES, TEAS, ANP PROVISIONS Always on hand and soxjTfor 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 ANI> DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T Ford and Co



FERTILITY. THE Fertility of this fertile district would be wonderfully increased if Farmers would use CHESTERFIELD GUANO- Copy o? Analysis by J, A. Pond, Colonial Analyst. Moisture ... 5.20 Organic matter ... 10.40 Phosphate of lime ... 30.15 Carbonate of lime ... 54 05 Falphate of lime ... Trace Insoluble matter ... .20 100.0 Price—£3 10a per* ton ; railage free to any Railway Station in the County on lots of two tons or over. A reduction for large quantities, and a liberal discount for Cash, $ It F. FERRIMAN.



BONE DUST, OF the highest analysis, for Sale by the undersigned. This Bone Bust is ground from Green Bones (not steamed or calcined), hence the greatest percentage of plant food is retained, making this the most durable of Manures, the benefit of which is seen up to the fifth or sixth crop. 8 18 p. FERRIMAN.



TO POULTRY BREEDERS AND OTHERS. I HAVE specially prepared BONE DUST for Poultry in half-hundred weight sacks. 8 19 F. FJSRRJMAN.



! Lrasincrs Notices. SELLING ON. SBLL^G ON H. M. "To N£ S IS Selling the whole of his large and varied stock of STATIONERY. ACCOUNT BOOKS, and FANCY GOODS for lowest prices for CASH. NEW LINi'.S OPENING UP. School Committees and Teachers supplied with all School Reiiuititcs, at par with Ohnstehurch priceß. A special line of BLUE BLACK INK on draught, excellent quality. Crtam laid Foolscap from 10a 6d per ream, Chalk, Blotting Paper, Peus, Pencils, GioLea and ochool Books* ♦ Account Books Made to Order, Ruled, Printed and Bound a 8 required, n 11^ B£r oka and Pablicationa required procured from Local, Colonial, or Londo"* Publishing Houses. NEW PIANOS from £26, sold oa monthly payments of £1. ORGANS from £16. Easy Terms. Violins, Strings, Pega, Bridges, Accordians, Etc. Star, Humber Cycles for Ladiea or Gentlemen, Lateat Improvements, Beeti, Materials kecond-haod Bicycles. Cash or Terms. Cycle Extras, Agent for Adamß, Curtie* and 00., umatohurch. Send for catalogues. Buy the beat machine yo»? can, IStars are the best value obtainable. ■ H. m t Jone§ oPKsriiire AararouarcßiiiEisT. THE ASHBURTON DRAPERY COMPANY TTAVING taken the Premises lately occupied by W. W. SPENOBR & 0O.» CORNER OF ARCADE & BURNETT STREET, Beg to intimate th&t they intend OPENING the same with a Large and 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 bpring 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 FCK CASH. To particularise any lines would give the Public no idea of the [ yalne we intend offering, but we would ask them to call and inspect our Stocks, which comprise MANCHESTER GOODS DRESSES, CLOTHING, MERCERY, B )OTS AND SHOES, and we have no fear but that business will eventuate. OPENING I>AY--J§ATDIti[>AY, JULY fc©. ASHBUETON DBAPERY COMPANY, CASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, ETC., Corner of Arcade and Burnett Street. 7 132 H. 0. SimiMPTQN, Manager.



GREAT SALE OF FtTKNITURE. DRAWING-ROOM, DINING-ROOM, BEDROOM FURNITURE. f^'FFJ 8 ' Linoleums > Chairs, Toilofc Sets, Brass and Iron Bedsteads* V Bedding, etc. Fulksizod Brags Rail Bedsteads -.12*. usual price 00*. Wicker Chairs and Cushions 20s, usual price 28s. ALL PRICES EQUALLY REDUCED FOR ONE MONTH FOR CASH AT T. H. UJNDRfLL & CO., CABINETMAKERS AND UPHOLSTERERS. TAKOREJ) STREET, Opposite Arcade, and next Building Society's Office. APPRECIATION. rr HE remarkable increase of our business since we opened oar New Tailoring combined with 8 PHblic aPPreciato °"r REDUCED PRICES GOOD FIT, STYLE, AND WORKMANSHIP. We have jasfc opened out a splendid lot of FANCY SERGES ANOTHER |^SHIONABLE AND DURABLE iTwnnl°Tw ne7 dT rtm« nfc Work and com Pare ™r Men's Fashionable All Wool Tweed or Serge Snifcs to measure Reduced prices-47s 6d, 555, 57s 9d, 60 5 , €&s, 70s, 75. CRAIGHEAD&BEERYMAI THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS Reductions! Eeductions ! 1 TO MEET TUB TIMES. GOAL "Westporfc Coalbrookdale 0 O A L COAL Wortport Cardiff O 7OAL COAL Black Ball Goth Snt f Newcastle COAL Malvern" ' ■ COAL COAL Mt. Somera COAL o cwt coal for 5s W. H. COLLINS & CO. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS, IRONMONGERS AND PAINTERS.