PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Wkllinoton, June 30 The Counoil met ac 2 30 p.m. THE ASIATICS RESTRICTION BILL Mr G. Jones resumed the debate on the second reading of the Asiatics Restriction Bill and upon Mr Shrlmski's adverse amendment. He upheld the principle of the Bill. MrR H. J. Beeves and Mr W. M. Bolt spoke m support of the Bill. Mr E. Rlohardson, Mr H. Scotland, and Mr J. A. Bonar spoke against the Bill. Oa a division the voting resnlted m a tie. The Speaker thereupon gave his oas'ing vote against the motion for the second reading and the Bill was thrown out. The (Urision list was as follows : — Ayes— ls. Stewart, Barnicoat, Kerr, Jones, Reeves, Kenny,, Bolt. Walker B-iiHie, Ark wright, Bigg, Jenkinoon, Feldwlck, Jennings, Montgomery. Noes — 16. Richardson, Scotland, Shrlmeki, Williams, Bonar, Whyte, John* so n, Holmes, Acland,Swanson,Pharazyn, Taiaroa, Stevens, Bo wen, Graoe, Miller, (dating vote). The Counoil then adjourned, '

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, June 30 The House met a' 2.30 . THE Kj PttISBKTATION BILL. The Premier gave notice to introduce the Representation Act Amendment Bill. .THE BANKING BEB ATE. The debate bid the Banking Committee question was resumed by Mr W. Kelly, who said that he thought that a Parlia mentary Committee was the proper body to make the enquiry asked for. Mr A. J. Oadman moved another amendment- (1) That an enquiry should be made into the ( affairs ' of the bank Instead of the * position 'of the bank. (2) That the Commit* cc should ascertain what amounts had been written off since the Ist January, 1888, and what had led to suoh writing off, (3) That an rnqui>y should be made Into the appointment of the president and general manager of the Bank of New Zealand and their connection with the bank ; into any negotiations which may at any time have taken place between the Colonial and the Bank of New Zealand and the Ministry or any member thereof, with a view to the amalgamation or purchase of the Colonial Bank, at the time of the first proposal for amalgamation or purchase and subsequently ; into the acouracy or other wise of the representations made to the Bank of New Zealand, the Government, or any member thereof with reference to such amalgamation or purchase ; into the amount paid for the goodwill, how it was arrived at, and the correctness or other wise of the estimate. Mr J. W. Kelly wished to move an amendment to tho effecb that a Royal Commission be appointed instead of a Seleot Committee, but the Speaker ruled that this amendment was too late. Mr Fraser contended that a Royal Commission was the proper tribunal to deal with this question. He protested against the proposal In the Premier's motion to enquire into the private accounts of individuals, and those who voted for that would dc so with the deliberate intention of destroying the bank. Mr Crowther and Mr McLachfon also spoke, after which Mr G. W. Russell's amendment (as tolegraphed on Friday evening) was put and rejected by 39 to 20 votes. Mr G. .1 . Smith moved a further amend ment confining the scope of enquiry to the immediate circumstances loading up to the banking legislation of 1893. He strongly deprecated the proposal to enquire into the private accountu of individuals. The Premier said that ho only spoke now for the purpose of denying the imputation that his motion meant to rake up dead men's accounts. There was quite {•efficient for the Committee to enquire Into without doing that. Public feeling m the colony would never be allayed unless there was a drastic enquiry into the whole matter, fend if the power of the Committee was limited to 1894, the enquiry would be a mere sham, and no good would result from it. It was largely stated that false balance sheets had been prepared by the Bank of New Zealand m the past, and they should find out who were responsible for that. In doing that they would probably be able to clear the memories of those who were said to be responsible. Mr G. J. Smith's amendment would entirely burke enquiry. Hlb opinion was that the Bank of Mew Zealand at the present time was the strongest institution south of the line. Mr G. W. Rusßell contended that the report of the Committee atked for by the Premier would not satisfy the enquiry. Mr T. Mackenzie was convinced that if the Premier's, motion were carried it would do the Bank of New Zealand more barm than its worst enemies would do. Dr Newman said that he had no faith m the Premier's Committee. Mr John McKenzie reiterated the state ment that the enquiry would do harm to people dojDg business with the bank. So far as the Government were aware the E resident of the bank had never used is power of veto, and he had never con* suited the Government as to using this power, Mr Buchanan oondemned the Premier's motion as likely to ruin the bank. The debate was interrupted by the 6 30 p.m adjournment. The House resumed at 7 30. , Mr Bell continued the debate. He said that it was impossible for the Bank of New Zealand to show a profit if its private accounts were to be enquired into as proposed by the Premier. Mr Hogg held that. every man, woman, and child m the colony was deeply In terested m this bank, and that it was a monstrous thing that its affairs were not to be investigated. Mr Pirani very much doubted the sincerity of the Government over the whole matter. He thought that the enquiry should be conducted by a Royal Commission. It should be found out .whether Mr Ward knew his own position m connection with the GolomM Bank when Mr Watson was appointed presi dent of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr Willis saw no occassion for alarm on account of this enquiry. His opinion was that ths Bank of New Zealand's busi ness was not falling off; on the con trary, it was doing more business now t)»n all the other banks put together. He held that the purchase ot tho Colonial ffank by the Bank of New Zealand was a splendl^ transaction . Mr Graham said that it was necessary that thft fullest scope should be given for tfre enquiry m order to fix the responsi bility on the right people ; but he strongly deprecated dragging out private aepbunts by tho Committee. The pountry wanted the enquiry, and would mark the men ho voted against It, Mr Duthie said that it seemed to be assamed that the Opposition dreaded an investigation, but they had nothing to fear m thab respect. While he caw a gentleman on the other side of the House who had lost £90,000 by a certain institu tion, he 6aw no use m raking up the past. Mr R. MoKenzie said that he had no desire to go Into dead men's accounts, but if It could not be avoided ifa mnst be done. Personally he favoured a Royal Commission. Mr Miil* had every confidence m the Committee which was chosen on the former occasion to investigate the bank* ing :, transactions, and he should be perfectly content for the same O&mmlttee

to act on the present occasion. He ridiculed the contention that the Govern ment were on their trial over the matter. Mr Heke was In favour of the appoint ment of a Royal Commission. Mr Millar and Mr IWassey aleo spoke. Captain Russell regretted that the House had not had an opportunity of testing the question of a Royal Commis sion as opposed to a Parliamentary Com mittee. He had Invariably found that Parliamentary Committees could not divest themselves of party feeling, and he was convinced that the only proper tribunal for this matter was a Royal Commission. If he bad had an oppor tunity he would have moved an amend- , ment to the effect that a Royal Commis sion be appointed, with a Judge tf the Supreme Court as chairman, and two j gentlemen unconnected with Parliament, which should enquire into the circum stances leading to the legislation of 1893-4-5. The Committee could not be impartial, and it would be absolutely fatal to the success of the hank if the private accounts were to be raked up. Mr Hall, Mr Flatman, and Mr R. Thompson also spoke. Mr G. J, Smith's amendment was then pot ond lost by 38 to 24.* The first clause of Mr Cadman's amend ment to the Premier's motion was agreed to on the voices. The seoond clause of the amendment (direoting the Committee to ascertain what amounts have been written off since January 1, 1888, and what led to auoh writing off) was carried by 33 to 28 The remaining clauses of Mr OadmanV amendment were carried on bhfi voice?, the only alteration being m clause 3 to which an addition was' made extending the scope of ihe enquiry into the appoint ment of the president and general ninager of the Bank of New Zealand to make it Inolude ' their connection with any of the constituents of the Colonial Bank, or with the backing legislation of 1893, 1894, and 1895.' The motion as a whole was than put and oarried by 44 to 17. The Premier intimated that Mr Houston Mr Laog, and Mr Collinß wished to with draw from the Committee, and their names wet c struck off. Captain Russell and Mr Buchanan also | wished to withdraw from the Committee. The Premier then stated that the names of those who remain on the Committee were Mr McKenzie, Mr Graham, Air Montgomery, Mr McGowan, and the mover. He gave notice to move that the names of Mr George Hutchison. Mr Tanner, Mr Maslin. Mr Guinness, and Major Steward be added to the Committee. Mr W. Hutchison gave notice to move that the proceedings of the Committee te open to the press. THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. The Premier gave notice to introduce the Legislative Council Act Amendment Bill The House rore at 1 a.m.

CABLE NEWS.

» — « HOR» AWO FORIIGV. OBITUARY. ! London, June 29 Mr Charles Levre, of the London Sportsman, is dead. NEW ZEALAND COMMANDANT Major Pole Penton, Royal Artillery, has been appointed Commandant of the New Zealand forces. LONDON UNIVERSITY. A Government Bill has been intro duced m the House of Lords to found a teaching staff* for the London University. ITALY AND ABYSSINIA. Cairo, June 30 It is said that Menelik, the ruler of Abyssinia, requires 36,000,000 lire to be paid before he releases the Italian prisoners. THE AMERICAN PRESIDEN TIAL ELECTION. Washington, June 30 Major McKinley has accepted nomi nation as President. He approved of the Convention platform, and declared financial honour was as sacred as the flag, also that American money must equal the best m the world.

AUSTRALIAN

VICTORIAN RAILWAYS. Melbourne, June 30 The retiring Railway Commissioners have presented a report showing that during the two years and a quarter they held office a saving of £270,000 has been effected, which m conjunction with the reconstruction and retrench ment introduced by the previous Board, ha? resulted m an annual reduction of £945,000 m the working cost of the railways since the end of the old regime m 1892. RUINOUS INTEREST. The liquidators giving evidence be fore the Ohaffey Commission, said the Company had been crushed through excessive financing, and gave an in-* stance where 68 per cent, had been paid for small loans.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

HOHB AVM» WOtt BIG M FAST STEAM SERVICE. London, June 30 The Canadian Government is urg ing Great Britain to acpept the tender of the Allan line for the fast steam service. NO SURKENDER. The Pope has issued an encyclical letter, m which be declares the Church will not relax any part of its doctrine or discipline m order to secure re-union with the Anglican communion. He claims absolute submission of the faith ful to episcopal erders, and , denounces a lawless and disorderly crowd as dis obedient to St. Peter. Cardinal Vaughan, commenting on the letter, says it dispels all hazy theories and delusive hopes. THE AGRICULTURAL RATING BILL. The Agricultural Rating Bill is being violently opposed m the Commons. On ihe motion, for the adoption of the' report,'an all nighf sitting supervened, which is still unfinished. ORETS. The Porte accepted' the principal de mands of the.Po.wers relative to, Crete.

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Great Annual Sale for 31 Days. ANDHB3W, OBR WILL COMMENOK A GREAT CLEARANCE SAI^U OF HIS ENTIRE STOCK OF Drapery, Clothing & Boots ■ '■' ■■■•■ • ' ON '''■'.'■'■' 1 SATURDAY, 27th inst., FOR 31 DAYS. Jg«VERY ARTICLE IN STOCK WILL BE REDUCED SO AS TO EFFEOU A BIG CLEARANCE DURING THE SALE. _ (For Particulars See Handbills). _ ANDREW o^r^~ Don't Forget The Fact THAT *;■ • 4 McDonald and McDiarittid ABE STILL IN THE FRONT RANK VOR PRICES IN BOOTS AN D ¥H 6 E^"l "■ \i Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from 4s Sd per pair V Ladies' Glased Walking Shoes from ... ... ... 5s 9d per pair { Ladies' Dull Kid Walking Shoes from... ... . ... 5 a 9d per pair M Ladies' EveniDg Shoes from ... ... 3 3 6d peTpair "* Men's Nailed Bluchers from ... ... ... ... 43 lid per pair ; Men's Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertights from ... 12s 6d per pair - Men's Leather Shoes from ... 6s 6d per pair \ Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Bouad Slippers, Wool-lined Slippers, m Great Variety. '-^^M ANY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Bepah^^H Lowest Possible Prices. BE SURE AND VISIT B^k !' TH E ' <D AS H BOOT SHO P, * BAST STB EX T -^_ J. NICHOLAS, Manager — --.. .^--. - 1 1 ' THJB irATEfi*. M HAVE JUST OPENED OUl\ Ex b.s. Tainni, direct from the Manufacturers I A CHOICE LOT OF GENTS' BEST QUALITY HA ND-SEWN PORPOISE I . HIDE, AND ENGLISH LEATHER BOOTS, jruj *™ 1M '»/ I Snoh as Experts declare cannot be produced m the Colony.) M ALSO,— A Large Assortment of the NEW VICUGNA SUITINGS BtfNO?! '■ .. ■:,, SERGES, COATINGS, TROUSERINGS, Exc. ( |' I gS?* The steady Increase In onr Business and the large number o^skilled hai I constantly employed on our premises, prove that onr Customers appraui I kIdUOED^RICES. I'madeßni1 ' madeBnib ' that neverfalla *> give satisfaction at obH Our Guaranteed Waterproof Tweed, Serge, and Melton Overcoats are admitted to be the Best m the market. -?| Ladles' and Gents' Waterproof Coats and Mantles made to measure m any Avle atH "Ready-made" prices. \JL H XBAIGHEAD A BJBBRYHAIV, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASiIBURTOP. I AGENTS FOR-Abmiger'« Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' DreesesJ etc, Dyed like New, and pressed ready for wear. ; ™S| It \ \k T j A T\^ "C^QS I  -jl li .'■" T N. ORDER oflj^fl ORDINARY PRICKS, jfl John Orr & Oo; Jm



Public Notices IT la hereby notified for general information that- the business of the Pablic Trust Office at Ashburton, will on and after the Ist proximo, be eon- duceted by the local Postmaster. . (Signed) J. K. WARBURTON, 6 157. Public Trustee. ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH* Ashburton MEETINGS. Wednesday— Brotherhood of St Andrew ? 30 p.m. Thursday— G.P.S., 7 p.m. Friday— Short Service, 7.30 p.m, . .;„ Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY~ERVIOES. II a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 3 p.m.— Greenstreet) Rev. T. A. Hamilton, 3 p.m.— (Dromore), Mr W. Bowman Fox. 6.30 p.m.— Evening Prayer, Rev T. A. Hamilton. ■ / ■ ■ : ■ BAKER BROS-, TpUBNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and at Bakor and Brown's Coach Faotory, Havelcck Street; *■ EVERY BEQUISn E SUPPLIED. Telephone No. 69. 6 108 FJR SALE, In lots to suit purchasers either for Cash or on Deferred Payment, the MOUNI HU-TT ESTATE. Apply to MR O. MURRAY-AYNSLEF, on the Property, or to MESSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 6 136 Christchurch. Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— SEED WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL iEJBD O4TI, .DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, f AND' SPARROW BILLS. OLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF OHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. I have also for sale privately, the following lines of Merino Ewes, viz— T *7nn otir i s * x an< * Eight-tooth * / Merino Ewes, m lamb to Lin- coln Rams, a straight; %, T 1 Cr» S° Qn d-mouthed Merino Ewes, 1 jj U m lamb to Lincoln Raras, a straight line. A written guarantee can be given that the Rams were put properly to the Ewes. CLEAEING AND SKIN SALES CONDUOTEP, AND SALEYARDS REGULARLY ATTENDED UNDE3 THE SUPERVISION OF i MR DAVID ZANDER, AUOriONEER/ Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance) Office iustrallan Mutual Provident Society 4 i



J , Business Notices ' I^** DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. fliOSlira AUHBURTOHT RRAJVCIf. EVRRYTHIWO TO BE! 8Oli». TSiMSIS C! 4 fell. . SALE NOW ON G. L BEATH & CO



Hanmer and Graves. %Cf E HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME OLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES, to HAVJfI FUR SALfc, Cheap, Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 67 HANMER & GRAVKS. QOOD HG FKED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. TOTE ARE Cash Buyers of OATS of " ▼ every description. 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. V\f E~ WANT Good Colonial Clover '» Seed grown m the Ashburton County. 6110 HANMER AND GRAVES. F. Ferriman. FOR SALE- Second-hand Plough, F. FERRIMAN. TI7AKTBD TO RENT, FARM of 80 " to 150 acres, good land, wirh. dwelling house, within 7 or 8 miles of town. F. ggRRIMAN. C^OR SALE, CHEAP -Grand Piano -"* by one of the best English Makers F. FERRIMAN. TpOR S4LE by the ton. Mangolds and ±J Carrots. F. FERRIMAN. "pOR SALE— Two Town Sections, wel ■*- fenced and m good locality for residential purposes. , 6 91 F. PERRIMAN. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TO LET, for a crop of Oats, 100 Aores, part of R S 25106, situated not far from the County Sale ifards, and originally , part of Fairfield Estate. [ T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE OUILDING Site, Corner of North-west *■* Town Belt and continuation of Cox Street North, being Lots 1, 2, and 3, Nice Bite for a cottage. Favourable terms. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. Af\ ACRES, together with cottage rXL^J thereon, fronting Fairfield Road, a short distance below the Agricultural und Pastoral Association Show Grounds and Sale tfards. Apply to T. BULLOCK. -TV) LlfiT.-A small Shop with two *- rooms attached m Burnett Street. Rental 6s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. QAA ACRES, fron«ing the Mltohara jUKJKJ Road, being R.S. 29934. This land has not been cropped for seven years. Very easy terms. J L\ BULLOCK, DEY Mr Blake's late residence nicoly *-*' situated corner of Wi kin and Main South ' Road j i«t bty n 1 the Ath- burton Traffic Bridge. On account of his removal to the Norih Island this proper' y is for enle at n reasonable price and on vrry eapy terms of payment, Full particulars on appVcation. J T BULLOCK. FO& XAIK. TTALUABLFi Building Sites, situated » between Peter and d x Streets, being sections numbered 784 and 795, each containing quarter acre. Liberal- term". T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. A SECTIONS. "I ACRE. Having three frontages on Case, Ai ken, and Grey Streets, being numbers 851, 852, 861, 862. Prioe £105. It Is seldom an acra In the Township can be obtained m one block. Easy terms if required. T. BPLLOOK. To Farmers owning rich heavy land m the Wakanui District. FOR SALK, *JK AOKES, being R.S's. 26527, 26528. • *-* adjoining Messrs Dalton and Caw's Properties Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. porlalb, lOJiZL ACRES, Shepherd's Bush J.WSJ'* Survey Distiict, being R.S.B 32322, 32*14, and others. Full particulars furnished on application. ■ T. BULLOCK. Amusements. '-1.0.0.F,^^^ M.U. LOYAL. ASUBURTON LODGE, NO. 6003. ANNIVERSARY Social and Dance, THURSDAY, JULY 2. Special Engagement of MB RYAN, The Popular Comic Elocutionist of Christchurch. Double Tickets, 3s 65. Single Tiokets— Gentlemen 2s 6d, Ladies Is 6d. Refreshments provided. 6 151 ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON AND CANARY SOCIETY. AJOfIT^K. SHOW, JULY 31 AtfD AUGUST 1, IN QDDFELLOWS' TT AL L Entries CLOSE on SATURDAY, July 18. art "Union In Connection Therewith. FOB/FY PBIZES- Tickets, one shilling, include ad- mission to Show. 6 54 LAZARUS'S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES, Sole Agent for Ashburton District, 8. BALEK. JEWELLER, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, LAZARUS' Patented System ensures comfort and correat sight. Dont spoil vonr eyes by using badly fitting Specfcuolej t



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. THAT ARE SURE TO GROW. THE LATEST NOVELTIES IN VEGETABLES FOR 1896 QAN NOW BE OBTAINED OF FLETCHER BROS. Who have the Wholesale and Retail Agenoy for Nimmo and Blair's 'Standard' Seeds. OABBAGE. •LAMB'S EARLIEST OF ALL.' A Superior Early Cabbage of Quick Growth, with beautiful white compact heads. A variety introduced some eight years ago, and since then it has become generally grown for an early crop for market-garden purposes, and m private gardens. It grows a beautiful, conical- shaped head, few outside leaves, and comes m about ten days earlier than Early York. The quality is very fine, and for early sowing for sunrtrer üb« it is superior to any other grown. Per loz, In 6J ; per £lb, 4s ; per packet, 6d. Mr Thomas MoCombe, Eveline. Oatnaru, says ; — ' I have no Cabb*ge to equal Lamb's Earliest of All.* An Gi?, Chinese Gardener, Timaru, says : — ' Your Lamb's Earliest of All Cabbage I can speak highly of for being early and of excellent quality. I will grow no other early cabbage/ OABBAGE. « BLAIR'S PHENOMENAL,' The Finest Main Crop Cabbage ever introduced. The heads are as solid as a stone and weighing from Hlbs to 18lbe. This is un- doubtedly the Best Cabbage for market gardeners. - The raise 14 of this superior cabbage classes it as a second eatly or main crop variety, coming into use about the same time as Eofield Market j but for quality and appearance, when growing and cut for market-' is superior m every way, and un'ike some varieties, it has no teudency to run to seed ; a thiDg much desired m Cabbagfs. Per packet, 6d ; per le# Is 6d ; per £lb, ss. Mr Walter Stbmtoit, Peep O' Day, Birmingham, says :— • Blair's Phenomenal with me, is the tines), marketigarden cabbage I have ever seen. I have been cutting splendid cabbages for six weeks, with every appearance of cutting them for six weeks more, aud all from one sowing.' Mr James Carmichakl. Bangiora, says: — ' Your Blair's Phenomenal Cabbage sup- plied to me, has given great satisfaction. It is a graud main crop cabbage, of solid weight ; and what pleisud me more than anything was the absence of blight on i' when other kinds, grown side by Bide, were completely covered with it.' NEW ONIuN. • EARLY GOLDEN GLOBE.' It g ows a Large Bulb, and as sound sb a cricket ball. This is one of the finest exhibition onions ever raised. It is of a perfect globular shape, being almost round, with a very small neck, tkin of a golden straw color, and can bo grown to an enormous size, many bulbs being fully two pounds weight. For market gardeners, this Onion is beyond doubt the finest that can be grown for sale. Per packet, Is ; per oz, Is 6d ; per £lb, Ss. Mb GEORdE Daloarno, Hardener at Blue Cliffs, says:— 'Your Early Golden Globe Onion turned out splendidly. It is a heavy cropper, with very thin neck ; th« quality is excellent, and of mild flavor,'. Mr G H EVANB, Waikaka, says'— 'Your Early Golden Globe Onion gave a splendid crop of well flavored, firm, and gocd-sized handsome bulbs, with small necks, and three or four weeks earlier than James' Keeping.' — NEW — CABBAGE 4 LETTUCE. •ZEALANDIA.' This new variety is of unusual size and solidity of head, with but little inclination to run to sted, as is the case with most Lettuces. It is of a ready blanohing habit, is crisp, and of excellent flavour. For market gardening or private use there is no Lettuce grown to give the general satisfac- tion Zealandia will, and for a saleable Lettuce it is very superior. Per packet, 6d ; per ox, Is 6d ZBALAIIDIA LETTUCE is an Excellent variety for Market Gardeners. PEAS. REV DR STUART. Sinoe introducing this Pea lasb year, we have received bo many flattering testi- monials of its merits that we are convinced it is the Pea of the day. Its habit of growth is dwarf »nd sturdy, growing about 15 inohes high, and does not necessarily require staking, thereby commending itself to all growere of Peas. It is very prolific, and carries one mass of pods from top to botton of haulm, of » beautiful green color, with a quality of flavor seldom found m other kindß, and, under favorable growing, the pods will carry from § to 12 peso of a large size. Per packet, }s Our customers say it is the .finest Pea fiver introduced Our Customers are requestad to Call and . Get one of NIMMO and BLAIR'S N( velty Catalogues before purchasing seeds elsewhere. Fletcher Bros., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Wholesale and, Retail Agents for Nim^q k Blajb'B " Standard " SEEDS. Box 67 Telephone 24 7*



Friedlander Bros., Limited. CLEARING SALS AT METHVEtf. la the Estate of John Black, fatmer and contractor, late cf Methven, deceased. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instruc- tions from the Administrator m the above Estate, to Sell by Publio Auction ' at METBVEN, on MONDAY, JULY 6, 1896, The whole of the Property, compriair.g the following First Class Blocks of Land, situated dose to the Methven Railway Station, vie:— 8™ ACRES, laid down m clover, * originally part of the Clones estate. O^ ACRES, partly In grass, and *■*• partly early skimmed and ploughed ready for orop. The above is first olass land, all well fenced, watered, and subdivided into paddocks. Also, the DWELLING HOUSE and i about 2£ Acres of Land, adjoining the [ Methven hotel. This will be offered m one or two lots. At the same time and phce, we will dispose of the following HORSES, IMPLEMENTS, and EFFECTS :— 9 First Class Draught) MARES and Geldings, all young and first olass workers, can be thoroughly guaranteed 9 Sets Shaft and Leading HAR. NESS O First Olass DAIRY COWS m profit ISO oROSSBRED tfWES m Lamb *yX MERINO EWES 2(s HALFBRED LAMBS 1 Spring Trap and Harness, 2 Farm Drays, 2 Tip Draya, 3 Reapers and Binders, 1 Stripper, 3 Double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Single-furrow Plough, Set Disc Harrows, 2 sets Tine Harrows, McSherry Drill, 1 Cam- bridge Roller, Portable Whare, Horse Power and Chuffcutter, 3 Scoops, 2 Road Levellers, 2 .sets Block and Tackle, 2 Iron Tanks, Quantity Barbed and Fencing Wire, Hurdles, Posts, Sawn Timber, Contractor's Tools., Sacks, etc AIso— HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. To any one requiring really first class horses and farming implements, the above, will offer a favourable opportunity ; the late Mr Black having been a thoroughly good judge of horses. To the fortunate drawers of any of the Highbank sections, requiring Horses or Implements, this will offer a splendid eh&nce of acquiring what bhey desire. The land is of first class quality, being part of the dunes estate, and will be offered on liberal terms of payment. Full particu'ara at sale. Sale at 12 o'clock. R FRIEDLANDER, ?t!43 Auctioneer. FOR SALE. SEED POTATOES t^ROM. the Oamaru and Orari Districts. Also, RUBY RED, (Very early), Imported from Australia. FRIEDLAJNPER BROS., Ltd. FOft MAJLK, Beed~Wheat. TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF <fe OROSS- BREE WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS & SUTHERLANDS. All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds Our large stocks enable as to supply Seed grown m any part of Canterbury, Dtago and Southland. PRIEDLANDEb7~BROS., Limited. 5177 Tenders. TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Gorse Grub, bing one mile or more (at per chain), Seafield. Tenders may be left at Mail Office up to SATURDAY NEXT, July 4. Particulars from — 5 155 M. WILSON, Wakanni. TENDERS. mENDERS are invited by July 7 for Jl Cutting-, Grubbing, etc., about four miles of Gorse Fences at Hackthorne. For further particulars apply to 7 3 THOMAS HARRISON. PUBLIC NOTICES. WAIMATE ESTATE. LAND FOR SALE. PLANS of Ihe above land are now out, and the land is open for selection In LOTS TO SUIT PURCHASERS. Further information on application to C H. DOWDING, Arode, Ashburton, Or to THE MANAGER, Watmate Estate, 6 162 Stadbolme. ASHB.URTON AMBULANCE SOCIETY. FIRST AID LECTURES for the incoming tertn begjn :'— Ladies— SATURDAY, July 4, 3 p.m. Gentlemen— MONDAY, July 6, 8 p m, The Second Aid Lectures will begiu on completion of the first. D. GRANT, 7 8 Hon. Sec. FOR SALE, A COMFORTABLE HOME near £\. corner of North- West Belt, Allenton, comprising a four-roomed House, Scullery, Wash-house, etci, one I acre land, with 100 good fruit trees. In consequence of being one of the successful applicants for Highbank, I will dtepose of the above property on very easy terms. Also— Four acres of leasehold may be had 7. 9, Apply to C SPRAY, at residence. Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee ; to be obtained from all Grocers and Storekeepers



RANTED -A PLOUGHMAN. Apply to W. F. SIMPSON, 6 161 Buncleuch. PAHIATUA LAIND AND ESTATE AGENCY. HAVING been appointed AGENT for the above, I will be glad to show to enquirers lists of Properties —Freehold, Leasehold, Lsase m Perpetuity, Village Settlement Seotlons, etc. Those who failed to secure allotments at Highbank may find something to suit. 7 10 CHARLES BR'ADDELL. All the R<nge—lnw Veuut Tobacco