FOOTBALL.

— «. The following will represent Tlnwald second fifteen against Netherby on Thurs day :— O. Smith, H. Hewson, Jttillichamp (2), Fitzgerald (2), Oalrncrose, Corrlsran, Williams (2), G. Gulverhonse, Clark (3;, Meharry. Emergencies— Frioe, Forman, Stevens, Hewson.

The Publicans and the premier,

(per press association ) W EttiNGTON, July 27 A deputation from the Licensed Victu allers' Convention, which interviewed Mr Seddon to-day, contended that nationa prohibition would allow a minority of ultra-extremists to bring. ruin and desolation upon hundreds and thousands of fami-iea who had done no wrong and committed no orime, and would swell the already over orowded ranks of the unemployed. Mr Louißson, who was chairman of the convention, pointed out that one of the chief planks of the Liberal platform was one-man-one-vote, but by the proposed law the prohibitionists were given three votes to one vote. They, did not object to national prohibition being referred >to the people, provided that fair voting was allowed. If a majority decided for national prohibition, well then those engaged m the liquor trade would take up their traps and walk. Mr Milsom urged that a Royal Com mission should be set up to enquire into the effect of the trade on the colony before this issue went to the people. Those m the liquor trade were not afraid to have their business enquired into. ■ .. .. The Premier pointed out that thw matter was beyond the control of the Government The House had decided againat two, and m favor of three voteß being allowed. The Legislative Council had struck the question of national prohibition out of the Bill of last session, and the representatives of the people having decided m its favor, he had re-introduced it, but had- refuaed to bring new matter into the Bill. His opinion was that it was injurious to the colony to be continually introducing new legislation on this object, and that the present law should be given a fair trial. He thought three votes too many to give, but the majority'had decided otherwisn What could he do ? If they would tell him that they would solve their own difficulty. Mr Louisson said be could answer that question. If he were Premier of the colony, and held the power, and occupied the same strong position as Mr Seddon did, he would aay to the House, " This is my Bill. Unless you are prepared to pass this Bill and give on y two votes, I will take it as a matter of want of confidence." Bo thoughc Mr Seddon would find that the House would pass it. The Premier said that as leader of the House, it was his duty to give effect to the opinion of the majority of the House, and to take up the autocratic position suggested was not m accordance with the principles of Liberalism. It was not a matter of policy, but a side issue. He thought that national prohibition might be made a separate and distinct vote. ' Mr Louisson said that if national prohi bition waa made a separate vote m this way, it would be carried, simply because all the prohibitionists would vote, while people who were largely indifferent would not vote at all. Already at the poll there would be a voting paper for the election of membera of the House, and another form for the liquor poll, and now the Premier suggested a third for the national prohibition poll. Ifc was quite certain that the people who were indifferent on the liquor question would not take the trouble to vote on the liquor question. '

The Coker's Hotel Case

Trial for Slander. ' The hearing of the action m which Captain Popham, licensee of Coker's fiotel, claims £1000 damhges from T. E. Taylor, * prohi bition leader, on account of alleged slander, said to have been jittered by the latter at a public meeting m Gore, on April 7 last, began m Ohristchurch yesterday before His Honor Mr Justice Dennis ton and a special jury of twelve. In the statement of claim, plaintiff said that he carried on business as a hotelkeeper at Coker's Family Hotel, Christchuich. On April 7, 1896, defendant falsely and mali ciously spoke and published the following words—" Cokor'a Hotel, Canst ohurcb, one of the finest m New Zealand, had been proved to be a common brothel, and had been so for years," *r words of that purport. | Defendant Baid the wordß, or words to that purpott and effeot, at a. public meeting m the Town Hall at Gore, Otago, m course of an address he delivered before a large con course of people. Defendant knew that the worda be so uttered yreve untrue. Plaintiff had been injured m his credit and reputation and business, and claimed £1000 damages. • Inthestatement of defence defendant denied the material allegations of the statement of claim, and said that if it be proved that he had spoken the words aforesaid they were true 'm substance and *m fact. At the annual meeting of the Licensing Committee for Christchurch district m June 1895, the statement alleged, it was proved that Coker'B Hotel was a house of ill fame, and waß a plaoe where pewons of opposite sexeß had on m&ny occasions resorted for purposes of prostitution. The statement of defence further alleged that on various dates between February 1892 and April 7, 1896, women of illfame visited the hotel, and frequented the bar m George Street, solicited prostitution, and conducted themselves m a disorderly and indecent manner m and near the hotel and bar. , , , ,_ The case for the plaintiff was concluded at 5.20 p.m., when the Court adjourned for the day. Plaintiff and two other witnesses gave evidence, and the testimony of a dozen witnesses who had been examined on com mission at Gore was read.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. REMAINING FIXTURES- July 30— At Bexhiil, Sussex, v Lord Oantelupe's Eleven Aug. 3—At Birmingham, v Warwickshire Aug. 6— At Canterbury, v Kent Aug. 10— At Oval, v England Aug. 13— At Brighton, v Sussex Aug t 17— At Oval, v Surrey Aug. 20— At Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire Aug. 24— At Taunton, v Somersetshire  Aug. 27 —At Liverpool, v Lancashire Aug. 31— At Scarborough, v England Eleven Sept. 3—At Hastings, v. South x>f England

AUSTRALIANS v SURREY

London, July 27 The Australians began their match with Surrey to-day. The Surrey team is com posed of Richardson, Lockwood, Abel, Brockwell, Haywood, Baldwin, Wood, Reed, Leveson-Gower, Smith, and Holland. The attendance waa very large and the weather fine, but the wicket was heavy. Graham, Eady, and Johns stand out of the Australian team. Surrey \ion the toss and went m. The soore at present iB Brookwell 28, Holland 17, Haywood 3, Abel, not out, 63 ; total for three wickets, 116.

The Matabele Rising.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION Oaphtown, July 26 Captain Baden Powell has begun the construction of a large number of forts to guard the Matoppo hills. Be* ports from Buluwayo state that the Matabele, after the fight at Laing'a laager, murdered fifty friendly natives. Capetown, July 27 A crowded meeting passed a resolu tion urging the Chartered Company to reinstate Mr Cecil Rhodes. The lead* ing men, however, were mostly absent. General Carrington has ordered a garrison of volunteers to be raised m Buluwayo. '

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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Paris, July 27 The Socialist Congress at Lisle, m welcoming the German delegates, gave offence to the Republicans, who at j tacked the procession, and after a sharp struggle twenty of the ringleaders were arrested, and the German delegates have departed for London. SPAIN ANO GERMANY. Madbid, July 27 The Spanish Government has secretly granted Germany a treaty which embodies the first favored nation clause. Germany imposes rates similar to other favored countries without making a special agreement. CRETE. Constantinople, July 26 The Porte is sending further rein forcements to Crete. A BAID ON PEASANTS. A band of armed Greeks from Thes saly entered Niaousta, m Macedonia, where harvesting is proceeding, and killed eighty peasants.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CONVICT BUTLER. Melbourne, July 27 Butler, the notorious criminal, who pleaded gailty to a charge of breaking and entering, was sentenced to fifteen years' imprisonment, When leaving the dock the prisoner remarked, " That is a brutal sentence,' 7 whereupoa his Honour ordered the prisoner to be again placed m the dock, and said that no insult he could offer could induce the Court to add another hour to the sentence, but he advised Butler never to again offend the dignity of the Court. After Butler had been removed he was again recalled^and the Judge explained that he had made a mistake m reading the sentence. The sentence, he said, should have been ten, not fifteen, years. THE COMMERCIAL BANK. A meeting of depositors and share holders of the Commercial Bank of Australia adopted the new scheme of reconstruction. SAFE. Brisbane, July 27 The missing men from the Norman wreck have reached Murray Island safely.

LATEST GABLE MEWS.

uomK Ann Fonsi&a. i (per press association.)

UNION BANK.

London, July 27 At a meeting of the Union Bank shareholders the report was adopted, but a proposal to transfer a quarter of a million from the reserve to the contingent account was not adopted, and the amount was restored to the reserve. SOCIALISM. At a meeting of the World's Socialist Workers m London, seven hundred delegates were present. Resolutions were passed demanding the eight hours work day and universal suffrage. THE CRETAN REBELLION. The Cretan rebellion is extending to the eastern provinces. The Porte states it relies on the Powers to enforce^ the conditions of peace. Arms and ammunition are being supplied to the rebels m large quantities from Athens. Severe lighting is reported at Retiino, where a body, of fifteen hundred Christians defeated the Turks. The Cretans crossed the Turkish i frontier at Haras&a. ■, THE TROUBLE TN MACEDONIA. A secret committee has provided extensive funds for the promotion of the agitation m Macedonia. The Greek Government has promised to I stop the movement. , THE BELGIANS AND THE AGITATORS. Brussels, Joly 27 ' Mr Johnson, editor of the Seaman's Chronicle, has been expelled from Antwerp for promoting the dock strike. CHOLERA. Cairo, July 27 Lieutenant Fenwick and Surgeon Trask died of cholera at Kosheh. HUNGER AND GOOD MANNERS Park, July 27 M. Oambon, Governor of Algeria, urges the necessity for occupying Must, which is looked upon as the granary of the Sahara. Starvation, he considers, will be the only means of keeping the nomad robber tribes under control. "LA BELLE FRANCE," M. Hanotaux, unveiling the statue to Jules Ferry, said Tunis, Tonkin, Congo, and Madagascar mark succes sive steps m the creation of a new empire which has regained for France a certain portion of her former glory, and union with Russia will strengthen the bonds of peace. SPAIN'S FLEET. Madrid, July 27 Spain has bought two cruisers a( Genoa for £700,000 each. THE RUSSIAN LOAN. Berlin, July 27 Germany is raising a large portioi of the new Russian loan.

THE U.S. ELECTIONS. Washington, July 27 , The Populist party has nominated Mr Watson for tho vice-presidency.

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FLOWER SEEDS Id PACKETS. Id PACKETS Some of these varieties are not to hand yet, but we Bhall have a full suppply m a few days. Acroclintum roseum, Adonis flos, Alyssum, sweet, Anagallin; mixed, Antirrhinum, fine mixed (Snap Dragon). Aster, Betteridge's Quilled, Aster, Dwarf German, mixed, Balsam mixed, Bartonia aurea, Calendula officinalis Meteor, Calliopsis bicolor, Calli- cp3is Drummondii, Calliopsis choice mixed, Canary Creeper, Candytuft*, crimson, Candy- tuft, white rocket, Candytuft mixed, Canna, fine mixed, Canterbury Bells, single and mixed, Carnation, choice mixed, Chrysanthe- mum tricolor, Clarkia elegaDS, Clarkia mixed, Cockscomb, fined mixed, Cocks- comb, feathered, Collinsia bicolor, Colum- bine mixed, Convolvulus major, Convolvulus minor, Corn Flower mixed, Dahlia, single, Delphinium mixed, Dianthus chinensis (Indian Pink) Eachscholtzia California, EschschoVtzia crocea, Eschscholtzia mixed, Everlastings mixed, Feather Grass, Forget- me-not, Foxglove, Gaillardia Picta, Gilia tricolor, Godetia, Duchess of Albany, Godetia, Lady Albemarle, Godetia, The Bride, Helichryeum mixed, Hibiscus Afri- cauus, Kaulfußsia amelloides, Larkspur mixed, Lavatera trimeßtris, Limnanthes Douglasi, Leptosiphon mixed, Liuum rubrum grandiflorum, Lobelia, blue, Love- lies breeding, Lupins mixed, Malope prandi- flora, Marigold, African, Marigold, French Btriped, Marvel of Peru mixed, Mathiola bicornis (Night Scented Stock), Mignonette, sweet scented, Nasturtium, Tom Thumb, Nasturtium, climbing or Indian Cress, Nemophila insignia, Nemophila maculata, Nemophila mixed, Pansy mixed, Penatemon mixed, Perilla, nankinensis, Petunia mixed, Phlox Drummondii 'mixed, Poppy, double Carnation, Poppy, Dwarf French, Poppy, the Shirley, . Portulaca, single, mixed, Prince's Feather, Rhodanthe Mangleßi, Salpigloßsis mixed,: Saponaria calabrica, Schizinthus mixed, Silene pendula, Stock, German Ten-week, Sunflower tall, Sweet Peas mixed, Sweet Rocket mixed, Sweet Scabious, mixed, Sweet Sultan mixed, Sweet William mixed, Venus' Looking Glass, Verbena, fined mixed, Virginian Stock mixed, Vißoaria ooulata, Wallflower, single, mixed, Wallflower, Blood Red, Whitlavia grandiflera, Zinnia elegant), double, mixed, Auricula mixed. rt TifMnT> t.i a t»t xr It would aid ORDER EARLY. ua considerably — MJiia— ■■■— ■ ■■— if our Clients would let us have their orders early, to be delivered as required. The rush at mid-season does not give us the chance of geting out orders as promptly as we would wish, and by sending orders now, we could get seeds ready for despatch at any date deßired. We corn* mend thiß to your kind consideration. Call and Get one of our Catalogues of Selected Novelties. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STBEET, ASHBURTON. Box 67 Telephone 24



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T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 1 Rev Mr Blake's late residence, con- veniently eimated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road, just hey< ni the Abhburton Traffic Brlage, consisting of lacre first class land, on which is crested a Dwelling House of 10 rooms with all conveniences ; also Stable, Buggy Shed, and other out- buildings, Mil T, BULLOCK will Sell the above by Auction at the Arcade on the above date at 11. 30". On account of Mr Blake's removal to the North island, this property must bn Sold. Terms liberal. T. BULLOCK, . 7 173 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUteT 1 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Important Sale of Property, Situated »t Wheatstone, Longbeach District. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 212 ACRES 212 MR T. BULLOCK has received ins'iu.tioDs from Mr Walter Hayman (m conse quence of his having purchased land m the Waimat« County) to Sell U>y Public Aueiun at the Arc»tt on the a|bove date, tj-s property at Wh at- stone, framing the Coach Road to L >njj- beach, a's follows, viz: — Blocks 6 and 8, Longnench original r-ale plan, containing 100 acres 3 roods* 30 pvrehev and 1 1 2 acres 38 perches r> Bp« cively. lr. ih divided into convenient siz^d paddecks. On No 6, the hi mestead block, is erected a farm house of six rooms with scullery, etc* Also fix stalled stable, chaff house, granary, commodious imple- ment shed, work shop, etc The property is centrally situated, and In a good district' Terms at Sale, which takes place at 11.30 "~E BULLOCK, 7 122 Auctioneer. 'I' OWN Property, well situated m *- Cameron street west, belonging to Mr George Lea, being T.S. 667, £-aore, on which is erected a Dwelling House of six rooms with Bay Window and Verandah j also. Cottage at back, Stable, and other buildings. This not having been sold by Auction, offers are invited for the purchase t f it, The owner has made up his mind to sell at a sacrifice, having purchased property m another parb of the county. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. NICF, Building Site, Havelook street West, being T.S. 1197. T. BOLLOCK. TO LET/— Cottage fronting Allen's Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. T0 LET, DWELLING m Moore street ; rental 6a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. BUILDING SITE*?. FOR SALE.— T.S. 860, Grey Street; price £25 T.S. 706, iracre, Wills Street T.S. 732, -| acre. Wills Street Both these are first-class land for garden purposes. T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTY— To be Sold by order and on account of the Mortgagee. T.S. V 79*4', containing J-acre, conveniently situated m Cox (Street, oh whioh is erected a comfortable square Dwelling House 'and other improvements. The Mortgagee will dispose 'of this ab a i considerable lose. Terms if required. Apply T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE — Five acres suburban land ; healthy site for a private residence T BPLLOOK. MH O. SPRAY'S Property, well situated close to the corner of the 1 West Town- Belt. » ONE ACBE, ! With DwelUng-house of four rooms and Scullery, Ac, thereon ; orchard well stocked with fruit trees, <ftc. On account of his removal to Highbank, I this is for aale at a reasonable price, and I on easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. 1 T. BULLOCK. MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT. i - rjf* ACRES near the Sohool, the f\J property of Mr Samuel Christie. * Nob having disposed of this by Auction, a lam prepared to receive offers for it up ! to TUESDAY, August 4th. T. BULLOCK, n Vttf ANTED Known— 6ooo pairs of W Boots to be oleared m one month. — Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. g i; 1 7" aNTED Known — We are clearing i( W out all our Macintoshes, Jackets, Lined Cloaks and Dressing Gowns. No % reasonable offer refused for anything 0 soiled or "nob op to date."— MITOHFLL 1 & TUBNES.



*TX7 E have for Sale a special line of— ROUND SEED DKRWENTS. Farmers intending to change their Seed this season, should oall and see the sample. The Potatoes are grown m. Oamaru from imported Taemanian Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVES. YY E HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE TO NAMfc. Wo have a Good Seed Sample of ••IMPROVED TUSCAN." This Wheat is particularly sought after by Millers, as its glutinous properties are far stronger than the purple or white sfcraw sorts; HANMER AND GRAVES. nTE HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. \CfE HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME CLOVER HAT. HANMER AND GRAVES. Yfi; E HAVE FOR SaLK, Cheap VV Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 67 HANMER & GRAVES. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. F. Ferriman. FOR PRIVATE SALE. MR F. FERRIMAN ha? received instructions from Messrs Davis Bros, to sell the following valuable properties, on account of their being one of the successful applicants for High bank : — ALLENTON.— 4£ acres rich land, well situated, upon which is built a new and very substantial Dwelling of seven rooms, with outbuildings. 1 HAVELOCK STREET. - J aore, with good Dwelling House. I WILLS STREET.— £ acre, with good Dwelling Honse. Capital corner section | MR OSBORNE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), "TTISirS Ashburtoh and surrounding V districts every four months, viz, c March, July, and November, c Orders may be left with MR d I LLEWELLYN OWEN, at hla Mualo I Studio, Arsade Obarabera, Aehbqrton



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Partnership Notice Admission of New Partner. VI OTICE IS H'bKEHY GIVf N that I have »kev in oP X NKR>HIP, *«• £S from JUNE 12 lsst, MR JOHN EMILLE WIOKENDEN, FROM LONDON. A Gentleman of L*rge Experience m the Drapeiy Trade. i .THE BUSINESS WILL BE CARRIED ON AS HITHERTO UNDER THE BT¥LE OR FIRM OF a, L. BBATH & Co. Chbistchubch, July 27, 1896, GEORGE LOW BEATH. Witness -A. J, VIRTUE.



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Not© the address— j OPPOSITE WORKING MENS OLUB W. PAULING, Manager. 7 165 j NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PABTOEBSHIP. WITH reference to the notice of Dissolution of Partnership, which appeared m andther part of this j issue, I take this opportunity of re- turning my sincere thanks to my customers and the Public generally, for the liberal patronage accorded to me for the last two years— and finding my Stocks are Large, and m order to make room for goods to arrive, I have de- termined to hold ft CLEABING SALE FOB £1 DAYS, WHEN GENUINE BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits from 22s 6d Men's Colontal Tweed Trousers from 7s 6d Boys' and Youths' Sac Suits, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s Boys' md \ ou ids' Knicker Suits fram 7s 6& Boys' Reefer. Coats 6s 9d Men's, Youths' and Boys' Ovprcoats — Reduced prices Men's and Youths' Waterproof Coats and Oilskins — Reduced prices A Nice lino ol Double Width Dress Goods from 10^d p?r yd Colonial Dress Tweeds at Cost 'Grey Blankets from 7s 6<V White Blankets from 8s 6d — All sizes m Stock at Low Rates Brussels Carpets, Special Bargains, New Patterns Tapestry Hearth Bugs from 2s, Velvet Pile Hugs from 33 lid Floorcloths from 2s, 2jda wide- Linoleums Orockeryware, Glassware, Ironmongery, Large stocks to Beleot from ; all other goods generally kept m stock will be SOLD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES SALE NOW ON FOR 21 DAYS. Ac Lawrie, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole A Rent for Ashbur ton District, | S. BALEK. JEWELLER, BAST STREET ASBBURTON, 1 AZARUS' Patented System ensures J-J comfort and correat eight. Dont ' >poil your eyes by using badly fitting ( Speobaoles



Public Notices ASHBURTON TROTIIISG OLUB. ' fIHE Meeting as advertised will be held J- on THURSDAY, July 30 By Order, W. SIMPSON, i ' 7 181 Secretary, ASHBURTON CKNTRAL LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. k MEETING of Vl embers and Gentl- e men willing to join the above will be held In the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY, July 29, at 8 p.m. A. J. TYKBELL-BAXTER, 7 162 Secretary. ASHBURTON OLUB AND M.S. A. npHEI Quarterly General Meeting of JL Members mil be held ac the Club on WEDNESDAY Evening, the 29th inst., at 730 for the transaction of general business, QRpER ASHBURTON COURSINa OLUB. ENTRIES CLOSE FOR ARBOR DAY STAKES on MONDAY, AUGUST 3. Imry lOi 6d. OHAMPION STAKE for 32 Dogß. / ■ ■. ■ ■ • Nomination 5s on AugUßt 1. Acceptance 20s on August 10. GEO. J. NETLL, / 7 180 Hon. Sec. WANTED AT ONOB, 50 Men to leave their measure at the Aehbur- ton tailoring Company. Work done at the shortest notice. Geutlemen'a own material made up. Fit, sryle, and work- manship guaranteed.



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