PARLIAMENTARY

THE PRISS ASSOCIATION.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

WbUiINGTOW, August 18 The Council met at 2 30 p.m. MOTION LOST Th- motion by Mr Jones that a select committee be set op to enquire and repori as <o the Bank of New Zealand pension fund. 18 heads of enquiry being specified, was los:. by 20 to 9. THE ASIATIC RESTRICTION B M» The Minister of Y due tion moved the second reading tf the Asiatic Jintnotion Bill Mr Sh-im-W,' Mr Maclean und Mr Williams strongly opposed ■ he measure. . fter further disousai-n Mr Orroonr. explained that the ground taken by the Council in rejecting the previous measure wa-? that it was unconstitutional, a defect that was not in the present BiU. After further debate the Becond reading was carried by 19 to 10. The Council adjourned at 4 25 p m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Wellington, August 18 Tin House met mt 2 30. COMMITTEE OF SUPPLY. The Speaker was in the ohair. After diepoeiag of formal business, che fiouse went into Committee of Bupply for consideration of the Estimates Thoße of the Gobnial Secretary's Department were first dealt with, ue; On the item £400 for the salary of a member of the Executive Council repre- Banting the Maori race, Mr Earnshaw asked whether Mr Carroll was receiving fall salary. The Premier said that the Minister representing the Maori race was not holding a»y office 'under the Civil List The whole position had been snbmitted to the Law Officers, and the Government Were advised in what they had done. Mr Piranl contended that as Mr Carroll held the offices of Colonial Secretary and Commissioner of Stamps he ehonld be paid fall salary. The Premier said that he should again consult the Law Officers on the point.

The item was passed. On the item F.leotoral Department, £18,000. Mr Hall Jones said that the reason why the present, electoral rolls were printed was beoauEe there were numerous applications from people who wanted to see their namea ou the rolls. In many owes there was not a single electoral roll to be obtained. There would be no extra expense, as in some cases no alteration would be required for the General Election. The item was passed unaltered. Some discussion totk place on the vote of £600 for the salary of Resident ah Raratrnga. ■ The Premier said that he looked on the connection with the islands as of import ance to New Zealand. It might happen, in cue of certain events, that the islands would be eaorificed r bat this could not occur as long as this oolony maintained its present arrangements. Tbe Government were anxious to extend the island trade. The House rose at 5.30 p.m. The House resumed at 7 30 p.m. in Committee of Supply, The vote for the Raratonga Rcsidenb, £600, was passed. The total vote for the Colonial Secre tary's Department passed unaltered, as also did that of the Colonial Treasurer's Department. The Premier explained that the posi tion of financial adviser to the Govern ment in London, held by Sir Penr< se Julyan, had been dispensed with, «md it had been decided to offec Sir Julius W'gel £300 per annum, as trustee of the sinking fund of the loan of 1883, and •Kent under the Loan Debentures Act, 1886. In the vote for the Justice Department reductions were proposed in the salaries of several of the officers, but they were negatived by very large majorities. . On the item £800 for the salary of the Chief Judge of the Native Land Court Mr MoL*chlan moved a reduction of £60, which represented the increase as com pared with his Balary last year. The amendment was carried by 22 to 17. The Premier said that he would rein state the amount on the Supplementary Estimates When the vote for prisons was reached and partly discussed, a motion by Mr Barrishaw to report progress was carried by 23 to 20. The House rose x at 1.30.

Sly Grog Selling.

. Dumedin, Augasb 18 At Tapanul this afternoon charges of sly grog telling were preferred against Patrick MeCtnn and Augustus Mnnyard, bnt both cases 'hopelessly broke down. The police proposed to prove that a man named sheath went into McCann's house on the 25th of July, in the company of a man named Stiven, when each had a whisky. Sheath almost immediately went to the house of the local constable and reported what had taken place. His statement, it is alleged, was taken down in writing and signed by Sheath. On being put into the box Sheath denied, that he went to the constable's house, denied making any statement to him, denied signing the statement produced, and denied that the signature was his. Mr Hawkins, S.M., dismissed both cases without prejudice to the information being laid again, and directed Inspector Pardy, if he had sufficient evidence to support a charge of ptrjury, to lay an information.

FOOTBALL.

TARANAKI v. WELLINGTON.

Nbw Plymouth, August 18 The football match, Tarahaki v Welling ton, was played to-day, and resulted in a win for Taranaki by six points to nothing. On the -day's play there is no doubt that the better team won. Taranaki had slightly the better of the game throughout, the whole team working well. Wellington, to a man, played with dash, but probably Roaohe, Kelly, M'Kenzie, Fanning, Crawford, Paul ing and Gage showed to the greatest ad vantage. For: the victors Bayly, Allen, Good (2), Watson, O'Dpwda, Pearson and Mills showed conspicuously, tyfr Thomson, of Wanganui, gave satisfaction as referee. The game, which was contested in a friendly •pint, was most interesting.

The following will play for the Juniors against Springourn 11. to-morrow: —F. Pritchard,JF., Wilson, Dixon, Pilb,row, D. Wilson, Hepburn, MoTigu,e, Campbell, Heftbrd, Woods, Brown, Baxter, Orr, 3,. - Pritohard, aiid Boyle.—^merge^ies"— ghild.B, Purchase, Johns, and Gordie.

CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PKR I'KE S ASSOCIATION

A SERIOUS RIOT.

London, August 17

A procession, marching through the streets of Belfast, as a demonstration in favour of an amnesty to political prisoners, provoked a serious riot. Th« police had to use their batons freely to restore order.

THE FLEET AT MALTA.

The fleet at Malt* will be reinforced by four torpedo destroyers, and two will be sent to the China station. RESIGNATION OF BULGARIAN MINISTERS, Sofia, August 18 Lieutenant-Oolouial Petroff, the Bulgarian Minister of War, and M. Natchevich, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, have resigned, owing to Prince Ferdinand's increasing Russophile tendencies. ■ -,„ > DEFEAT OF TURKISH TROOPS. Athens, August 18 Eight hundred Christiana captured four guns and the Turkish troops' supply of food and cartridges, diiving the Turks inside Heraklion. It is reported that fighting is proceeding at Apokorona, in the Tsland of Tenedos. ATTACK ON FRfeNOH SA JLORS. Hong Kong, August 18 A mob savagely attacked some French sailors at Bangkok, the capital of Siam. The police are suspected of abetting the rioters. M. ANDREE'3 BALLOON. Ottawa, August 18 The report that M. Andree's balloon was sighted by Indians turned out to be incorrect. ILLNESS OF MR BRYAN. Washington, August 17 Mr Bryan, the Democratic candi date for the Presidency, who is engaged on a political tour, has been ordered to take. a rest. His reception at New York was a failure.

AUSTRALIAN

THE OATTEBTHUN'S GOLD: Sydney, August 18 Four more boxes of gold were saved from the Oatterthun to-day. CITY OF MELBOURNE BANK. Melbourne, August 18 The Crown case in the City of Mel bourne Bank actions has concluded. The defence vt ill be entered upon to-morrow. _ : ■ <

The Matabele Rising.

Capetown, August 18

It is thought that the Matabele are tired of fighting, but hesitate to sur render. Mr Rhodes is still negotiating with them.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PRR PRESS ASSOCIATION.

DIPLOMATIC.

London, August 18 Sir Edmund Morrison, British Ambassador at Vienna,- succeeds Marquis Dufferin (who retires shortly from service) in Paris; Sir Horace Rumbold, British Minister at the Hague, succeeds Sir Edmund Morrison. OBITUARY. The death is announced of Mr John Oooke, a Bendigp pioneer. AN ARMOURY FOR JAPAN. Sir W. Armstrong and 00. will establish works in Japan, where it has been decided to remodel the navy. SAMOA. New York, August 18 The United States Consul reports to Government that the political con ditions existing at Samoa are unfair to the United States and a grave wrong to the natives. THE PROPOSED ATLANTIC SERVICE. Ottawa, August 18 It is feared that the Premier will not support the proposed Atlantic service, as the liberal press are adverse to it. THE CZAR. Paris, Augusb 18 The Czar will probably be asked to lay the foundation stone of the build' ings for the Paris (1900) Exhibtion. THE BRUSSELS EXHIBITION Brussels, August 18 Messrs Renards, of Antwerp, offer to supervise the arrangements of Australasian exhibits at the Brussels exhibition. CRETE. Athens, august 18 Village burning is rampant in Canadia. The mission of Zihi Pastra proved futile, as the Christians require complete autonomy.

AUSTRALIAN.

NORFOLK ISLAND.

Sydney, August 19 The Governor will visit Norfolk Island, either in November or Decem ber, to instal Colonel Spalding as administrator. The Premier states that the Island will not be made an integral part of the colony, but probably the Imperial Parliament will legislate, or by Order in Council initiate a simple code, giving the Islanders a free voice in the management of their own affairs, THE ENGLISH AND SCOTTISH BANK. The English and Scottish Bank release the sum of £350,000, being the first and second instalment* of termin able deposits. Payment will be made on September 5.

CRICKET.

UNKNOWN

Aug. 20— At Cheltenham, v O!ouceßtershi>n Aug. 24 —At Tannton, v Somersetshire Aug. 27— At Liver|O»l, v Lancashire Aug. 31 — A t Scarborough, vfengland Kloven Sept 3— At Hastings, v. South of England

AUSTRALIANS v. SURREY.

August 18. Abel batted in his usual steady style, but gave one chanoe before he was finally dis missed by the fast bowler. There were ten 4'a in hia score, Hay ward hit one % and twelve 4'st Hayes, who made his first appearance for the county, played with great brilliance, and was only stopped by a very fine catch at paint. Among his hits were seven boundary strokes. The fielding of the Australians was not so good after lnnch. I ater. Owing to a heavy downfall of rain, ib was found impossible to resume play to-day in the Australian v. Surrey cricket match.

Grace completed 2000 runs in first-class cricket yesterday, Jones, the South Australian fast bowler, has decided not to accept the offer of Sussex and qualify to lepresent that county. He will accordingly return with the team to the colonies. ADELAinic, August 10 The Cricket Association has cabled to the looal members of the Australian team con demning their action in deciding to Tisit New Zealand, Tasmania, and Queensland, an_ it is opposed to the best interests of Australian cricket.

THEY WONDERED TO SEE HIM

1 1 could not move a yard without help. I can now walk for miles.' There is certainly a very sharp contrast I between these two statements; When we gee a person who, because of illness, id unable to move a yard without help, we do Dot expect to meet him on the road and on foot miles from home, soon thereafter ; if indeed we meet him at all. At least we Bhould regard these extremes, considered as within the experience of the same man, and enoloaed within a comparatively brief period of time as something to wonder at and ask questions about. Many said the oiroums' aoces recalled the age of mirao'eß, supposed to have passed forever away. The facts (briefly set forth in a letter from the man himself) are as follows. We may add that Mr Henry Jackson is a farmer, well known and respected in his dis trict, and bis oase is familiar to neighbours and friends of his throughout the vioiDity. • In the early part of A 892/ says Mr Jack son, ' I began to feel weak and ailing. I was low in spirits, and my bodily strength seemed to be leaving me. There was a bad and naseous taste in my mouth ; my appetite, which had always been good, failed until I had no real desire for food whatever, and after eating I had'muoh pain at the oheafc and a fulness around the sides. My etjmaoh alwayß felt burning hot, and I had a gnawing pain at the pit of it. • I remained in this general oondition until August of the same year, when I was taken worse. My legs began to swell, and rheumatism set in all over me, more parti cularly in the hips and back. No looal treatment had any effeot upon it. It grew worse and worse, until I wbb no longer able to rise from my ohair without assistonoe, In truth, I had no power over myself, and could not move a yard without help • I suffered so with mere pain that I oould not lie in bed, and for over twelve months I never had my clothee off. ■ • During this time I was attended day and night, being literally unable to do anything of importance for myself. All the Bleep I got was taken in naps and snatohes while I wbb bolstered up in my usual plaoe in an eaey chair. Under the terr.bie strain of the pain and loss of proper rest, my nerves broke down so that any uncommon event in the house or noise waa more than I oould bear, My heart was very bad, and thumped until I oould soaroely stay in the ohair and endure it . ' The doctor who had charge of my case said my oondition was oritioal. He Baid that my lungs and liver were badly affected, and that I had B right's disease of the kidneys. Still his medicines did me no good, and after attending me ten months he said he oould do no more for me* • I then got a doctor from Bolton to Bee me, and he held out but slender hopes of my ever getting any better. I thought the same, and so did all who saw me. 'In Ootober, 1893, my daughter, Mrs Diokinson, of Bolton, told me how she had been benefited by taking Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup, and thought it might possibly help me. I had small faith, but there oould be no harm in trying. So we sent at onoe to Mr Fare, the ohemist, in Fold Road, Bolton, for enough to decide whether it would do me good or net. After taking it a short time I was belter. I oould sleep better, and had eome appetite for food, and what I ate agreed with me. This was hopeful and oheering indeed. • J kept on with the Syrup and it aoted wonderfully with me. ' The worst symptoms abated, and I gained strength. Soon all tnp water in my legs paeEea off , and .the rheu matism troubled m.e biut little, Still u^ng the Syrup, my oondition continued to improve in every reepeot, until I onoe more stood on my feet, and felt like a man of this world. I oan now walk for miles aDd have no pain. All my friends think as I do— that under the oiroumstanoes my recovery was nothing short of marvellous. You are at liberty to publish this statement, and refer any inter ested persons to me. (Signed) Henry Jack son. Pewett Hill Farm, Guloheth, near

Watrington, Ootober 9, 1895.' No words of OUW CAD »d* to the convincing force of Mr Jaokflon's plain statement. His disease was originally andradioally of (he digestions The attack was sharp and pro, found, and developed, into the resulting conditions he so well deeoribes. He may uot have had Bright's disease, but that he was direotly progressing towards that fatal malady there is no doubt. The effeot of Mother Seigel's Byrup in his case only serveß to show afresh ita rare and remarkable power. tioaroely is bo great a vjotoyy to be looked for from any medicine. Yet the facts are undeniable. We congratulate Mr Jaokson on bis esoepa from a danger which was muoh more eeriouß tb»Q oveo ha probably iaigtoea,

COMMERCIAL.

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS.

Sydney, August 19 Wheat, chick, prime quality 33 61 to 3a 8d ; milling, nominal. Oats, New Zealand medium, 2s Id to 2s 2d ; prime feeding, 2s 3d. Peas, Prussian blue. 4* 6d to 4s 9d. Potatoes plentiful, New Zev'.and Derwenta £3 5s to £3 10a ; prime Circular Head?, £4 to £5 53. Onions plentiful, Victorian, £8 10a to £9 ; New Zealand, £9 10s. Butter, dairy, 9d to lOd ; factory, lOd to lid. Cheese, New Zealand prime, sd. Bacon, 4£d to sd. Melbourne, August 19 The wheat market is rather active, buyerß offer 4s 9£d, but holders are waiting further developments as to the prospect of the crop. Oats are in good demand and the market firm ; Algarian, 3a to 3a 2d ; stout white, 3s 3d. Potatoes firmer, and are quoted up to £3. Onions, £8 to £9 ss. Adelaide, August 19 Wheat quiet, 4s 4d to 4s sd. Oats, stout white, 3s 6d to 3s Bd. Barley, feeding 2s 9d to 3s ; malting, 3s 3d to 3s 6d.

THE ASHBURTOK GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 1896.



London, August 17 Surrey — First Innings. Brock well, c Kelly b Trumble ..19 Abel, b Jones 71 Hay ward, c Darling, b Giff.n .. .. 84 Baldwin, b Jones .. ... ... 0 Hayes, c Trotb, b Giffen ... .« ..62 W. W. Read. Ibw, b Giffen ..  5 Lohmann, b Giffen 0 Key, o Jones, b Giffen .27 Thompson, o Trumble, b Giffen ... 5 Wood, not out .„ 12 Richardson, b Giffen 1 Extras 9 Total _ 295 Giffen took seven wickets for 81, Jones two for 69, Trumblo one for 65. Australians. — Fir%t Innings. Iredale, not out ... ... .. ..18 Darling, not out 20 Extras ... .. .... 1 Total for no wickets 39



1.0.0.F,M.U. THE Loyal Waterton Lodge will cele- brate their Fourteenth Anniversary by a TE A, CONCERT, AND BALL, ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 21. Tea and Concert 2s ; Ball, 3a. Refreshments provided. Tea on table at 6 p-m, | ISAAC READ, 7 196 . . Seoretary. William Fleming, GENERAL PRODUCE DEALER. WISHES to inform the Ashburton • Public that he has started busi- ness in ihe General Produce Trade, In - those premises lately occupied by R. B. Reßtell, next the Ashburton Club, Burnett Street. He trusts to get a fair share of the public patronage, by keeping only good quality goods, at lowest current rates. Note the Address, BUKNETT STEEET, NEXT ASHBURTON CLUB. 899 . • ' £50,. £10, £10, £5, given away for a"~~ single guess. Send stamp for particulars and circular* to Box 176, P.0., Wellington.



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, NOTICE Is hereby given that the AUDITED ACCOUNTS for the year ended March 31 last are on view at the Council's Offices, By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, August 17 t 1896. 8 97 NOTICE. ALL Claims against the Estate of the late James Jamieson, of Beach Road, to be sent in to the undersigned on or before MONDAY, 31st inst, J. ,SEALY. YiWmb CHARLES REID/ "nateos. 8 80 . ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH Ashburton MEETINGS. WEDNESDAY — Brotherhood of St. Andrew, 7.30 p.m. ! THURSDAY— G.F.S., 7 p.m. FRIDAY- Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SATURDAY— M.C.L., 3 p.m. SUNDAY~SERVIOES. B.3o— Holy Communion, Rev T. A. Hamilton. 11 a.m — Morning Prayer, Rev J. Black- burne 3 p.m— (SEAFIELD), Rev J. Blackburne 8.30 p.m— Evening Prayer, Rev J. Blackburn* «



Important Notice. Closing: of me A§bt>urton Brancb. T AST FEW, t WEEKS OF SALE. * ■ . . Further Reductions. STOCK MUSI BE OLE ARE D. -■>... . -. , , »t\» . ■ a 1. BEAIH & Co. ■ >»•■•■ ■ . ■ TAiNGRED STREET, ASHBURTON, AND AT CHRISTOHURCH. Seeds. Beeds. Seeds. WR HAVE NOW IN STOCK NIMMO AND BLAIR'S STANDARD SEEDS. Vegetablo Seeds in 3d packets. 100 varieties. 1 lower Seeds In Id packets. 80 varieties. The latesb Novellieu in Vegetable and Flower Seeds for 1896. CALL EARLY AND PROCURE CATALOGUE. TEAS, .TEAS, TEAS. We hav9 to hand a Choice line of ORANGE P*KOK CEYLON TEA, imported direob from the Gardens, which we are offering at a wonderfully low figure. Samples may be obtained on application, also the celebrated TIGER BLENDED TEAS. For which we are SOLE AGENTS for ASHBURTON. FERN LEAF SEPARATOR BUTTER always on hand. Goods delivered daily. Orders by Pest despatched wigfe: punctuality. Cheapest House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY. BRUSKWARE and HAPDWARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO. „ .. \ . SHEABMAN BBOS., " MARKET HOUSE. Telbphosb 53 Christie's Patent Wire Strainer. FOR SIMPLIOITT, LIGHTNESS, AND CHEAPNESS, THE ABOVE HAS NOT BEEN EQUALLY. CHRISTIE'S PATENT WIR3S STBAINER IS admitted by experienced Fencers and Men competent to jndge to be the Handiest) little Tool for Straining Wire between the Posts that they have handled. ii W. H. COLLINS &CO., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS, So'e Agents. ;.



Business Notices ' • CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums o( Money for Invrß»ment «t low Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends in the Aehburton County who have mnrtgapfs running *t, Call, the ndvisability of having th>pe muters fixed up now that money is so Che*p, otherwise they may be in danger in tb<> near fotum D. THOMAS, Ashburton FOR SALE. 486 ocrrs rear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all in graps, Plenty of Water. Easy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First quality Land, Thoroughly Improved, and one of (he best pieces of lard in Long beach. Very eiay terms. 100 acrps lard, Pet>ccd, Well wateied, all in Grwa, adjoibine Sprinirbnrn -ailway Htation, being 8.8. 29674. ALSO,— 1098 Acres, bring B.S. 27081, 27888, 27889, 27890, situated nearDromore. and known as Bobert Clai k's Farm. The land is in splendid order, /ence§ good, water in each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Grass Seed will be sown. The balance of the land, is in clover, two and thtea years x old'— a splendid strike, Eaßy terms. Price Very low. 888 Acres Tusrock near Liemore. A good investment for anyone with siramp land to work with it. Severa other Properties, Aehbnrton Town Section?, and Mrs Quran's Bow DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton.



Glasson and Co. I'RAOTIO.N J" :. N<i I JM KAJSUPL \i> T SATURDAY NEXT, AUGUST 22. GLASSON AND CO., have been Instructed by Mr H. F. Chaffey •o pell by auction at Mr Parr's workbhoji, Timarn, 110 h.p. Compound Traction Engine, 18 inch Wheels, Front Tank*-, by J. *nd H. MnLiren, net weighl 8 tons 13cwt., with coal and water 12 ton 6o«rb. O Road Trucks, Imnbark Wheels, 6 inch Tyreß,«Bprirgs. Q Vans. Loadiug Gear, etc. All la good going order and condition For the convenience of buyera from a distance the sale will be held at 3 p.m. TERMS "OABH. GLASSON AND CO., 8 100 Auctioneers* Tenders. ASHBURTON CEMETERY BOARD. mENDERS are invited for the ereotlon JL of an Iron Fenoe at the west end of ;he New Cemetery grounds Particulars may be obtained on application at the office of the Board, Arcade Chambers* Tenders to be sent In before 11 o'olook on SATURDAY, the 22nd inst, and to be addressed to J. WARD, 8 94 Chairman. TENDERS. HHENDERS are Invited for the purchase X of tbe Temperance H*H, Tlnwald. Tenders received till noon onTUES- ' DAY, Aoguat 25. The highest or any Tender not necessarily accepted. Fall particulars from J. A. CLOTHIER, 8 78 Secretary. Funeral Notice. FUNERAL NOTICE. f*pHE Friends of Mr James Connolly, i JL. late of Longbeach, are respectfully ! informed that his Funeral will move from the County Hospital, on FRIDAY, 21st inst., at 2 pm., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 8 110 . Undertakers. Public notices. NOTICE. fTIHE undesigned request all Claims I against them to be rendered on or before SATURDAY, 22ud ins'. J. LEVIEN & CO., Aerated Water and Cordial Manufacturers 8 107 Ashburton. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. ANNUAL Inspection of Brigade will be held on THURSDAY, 20.b Inst., at 7.30 p.m. Full uniform. . A. A. FOOKS, 8 109 Captain. ASHBUKTON ORIOKbT OLOB. __' TSE Annual Meeting of the Ashburton Cricket Club will bo held at the County Council's Offices, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, August 21st instant), ab 8 p.m Intending members are invited. 8 108 Henry Zander DAS NOW FOR SALE— SEEI> WHEAT, HUNTER'S, TUSCAN, AND PEARL IEBD OATH, DANISH, TARTARIANS, CANADIANS, DUNS, AND SPARROW BILLS. CLOVER SEEDS of all descriptions, OATEN SHEAF OHAFF, BRAN AND SHARPS. OLEARING AND SKIN SALES OONDUOTEP, AND SALEYARDSREGULAHLY ATTENDED UNDEK THE SUPERVISION OF MR DAVID ZANDBB, AUCTIONEER; Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office iustra an Mulnsl Provident Society Mrs Bowman Fox. PIANOFORTE~SINGING ANB THEORY OF MUSIC AT Havelock street, Ashburton. , RAKAH-On Fridays.



Hanmer and Graves. SEED PEAS. ii K have for Sale, — Prussian Bine and • ' Grey tn&u for seed. HANMiSR & GRAVES. RUPKU PHOSPHATE. CXTE II A VIC to arrive in October a Shipment of tho well known ' AM • LO-OONTIN BN'VA L BT7?«:HPHOSPfcIATE, and are nntr prepared to book orders. HANMER A GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. ill E have for Bale a special line of — ROUND BEED DERWENTS. Farmers intending to change their Seed r.his season, should call and see the cample, lhe Potatoes are grown in Oamaru from imported IVmanian Seeds. HANMER AND GRAVBB, W\E HAVE FOR SALE— PRIME SEED PEARL WHEAT, TRUE 10 NAMfc. We 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 straw sorts. HANMER AND GRAVES. nTB HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. ypE HAVE FOR SALE- PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR SiLE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown, 6 67 HANMER & GRAVES. T. Bullock. SATURDAY, AUGUST 22. SALE OF SUBURBAN PROPERTIES MR D. THOMAS, in conjunction with Mr T. Bullock, has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction ai the Arcade, on the above date, the undermentioned Suburban Properties, viz, :— - 39 Acres 3 Roods, situated between the Racecourse Road and Wakanui Cretk, being Lots 157^ and 158|. Tniveed and Allan's original sale plan, ALSO, 9 Aores immediately opposite, beii g Lots 4, 5 and 6. 15 Acres fronting Winchmore Road, being part of R.S. 27629. Lots 45, 58, 59, 60, 61, 2 Acres 1 Rood 38 Perches, Andrew and Charles StreetH, Allenton. Lo's 51, f'2 and part of 54, 1 Acre 1 Rood 19 Perches, Wiater's Road, Allenton. Lots 25 to 38, 57 to 71, 7 Acres 1 Rood 9 Perches, part of R.S. 23387 near the County Saleyarde. Lots 61 and 62, 10 Acres, part of R.S. 25106, originally pait of Fair field Estate. Lots 94, 95, and 96, 6 Aores, Cross Street. Allenton. Lots 24. 25, and 26. 1 Aore 2 Roods, part of R.S. 4904, fronting East Town Belt. Inspection of the several properties Invited. Sale ab 11.30. T. BULLOCK. D. THOMAS, 8 66 Auctioneer. TO LET— Cottage and about 1 aore land, Clarke Street, Allenton, Rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOOK: TO Persons desirous of entering into Storekeeping Business, etb., in a good country district. T% ACRES 7j Well situated at Wheatstone on which is erected a Store, with Dwelling of seven rooms attached, also Bakery, Large Stable, Traphouse, etc., belonging to Mr W. E. Bond. There ia a Poet Office at the Store. An energetic person pur- chasing this property ought to be able to do a remunerative business. The owner is devoting all his attention to cheese making, etc., at his Flemingtdn factory, which is the reason of his disposing of I this. Will be sold ab a Low Price and on very liberal terms of payment. Full particulars on application. ■ T BULLOCK \ SHEEP COUNTRY. ! TO LET, for a* 'term, of yeare, about 250 Acres in its native state, situated a short distance above the Hinds Railway Station. For full particulars apply to T. BULLQCK. » MONEY. A SPECIAL sum of £400 to lend on approved Freehold' security; also, other anpunts at current rates. T. BULLOCK. -f f\ ACRES WITH COrrAGE^ A.VJ fronting the road leading from Winslow to Longbeach, the property of Mb T. Henderson. Not having dis- posed of thia by auction, offers are Invited for it up to SATURDAY NEXT, 15th Inst. The occupant being about to remove to Hlghbank, the property is to be Sold. Terms can be arranged. Apply to— t. bullock. to farmers and others. forTsale, Shepherd's Bush Survey District. O A f7K ACRES, in its native skate. Zitt 4 D being R.S's. 28486 and 7, 2§597y. Wry healthy sheep country. For full particulars, apply to T. BULLOCK. 10 LET -Shop and dwelling, Ea.at Street South. Rental 7» 64 per \*eek. T. feULLOOK. Many ladioß complain the Tea they have teen using has neither strength nor flavor. If they try Kozie Tea they will be satisfied The 2(4 io eu^orb



THHKi TRANSVAAL. j PTSQUTVT'NG lUMOUR3. (PER i KE^ ASSOCIATION ) London, August 18 The Times 1 special reporter in Pretoria telegraphs that, dpspite official denials, many burghers assert that the Transvaal Govenment will shortly proclaim independence of England. He declares that tbe importation of arras and munitions of war is sufficient for 1 the Transvaal, and for a hundred thousand of their kinsmen in the Orange Free State and Oape Oolony. He adds that the rinderpest has delayed the project. The report that a treaty had been concluded with the European Powers without consult- ing Great Britain has caused consider- able excitement in England and in the Transvaal. Kruger, however, states that he will respect the Convention with Great Britain. Tlie Times, in discussing the subject, says that if challenged Great Britain will settle the question at once and for ever. ■ ■ Confoupd it 1 said a testy old gentleman, the proprietor and editor of this paper ought to be proßeouted ; I w&s just readicg a nioe pithy little* paragraph, and found it wound up' by advising me to take Woods' Great Pepper* mim Cure for coughs and colds, sold by all Grooere and Chemists tbe price waß only Is 6 1 1 but the advioe was invaluable. COLDS, COUGHS, INFLUENZA, SORE THROAT Ayer's Cherry Pectoral W& Will relieve the most dis- j|| tressing cough, soothe £ar*'^\ the inflamed membrane, HjL^l loosen the phlegm, and Of|/YERs!| induce refreshing sleep. |Sp==^ por the cure of Croup, Ejj j .Whooping Cough, and all ujj j the pulmonary troubles H I to which the young are iH-»— J so liable, there is no other remedy so effective as AYER'S Cherry Pectoral Made by Dr.J.C.Ayer & Co.,Lowell, Mass., U.S.A. In Half-size Bottles, And also in large 4/6 size. Gold Medals at the World's Chief Expositions. fl®~ The name, Ayer's Cherry Pectoral, is promiuent on the wrapper and is blown in the glass of each bottle. Take no cheap imitation. F. Ferriman. Bamboo Bicycle. FOR SAFETY, ECONOMY, AND ■COMFORT, RIDE THE NEW BAMBOO OYOLB. TESTIMONIAL. The Grange, Alresford, Hants, 23rd November, 1895. To the Bamboo Cycle Coi, Limited — The three machines you supplied me with have run very well. They are, as far as I cun see, quite as rigid as any steel machine, and stand any amount of knocking about. They run at a high speed with very little exertion, and go up hill very easily. — Lord Asiiburton. Sample machine on application. f.'febSman. notice. notice. notice. CONTINUATION OF OLEARING SALE FOR 14 DAYS LONGER, WHEN GENUINE BARGAINS WILL BE OFFERED. ON aooount of the inolemency of the weather for the past few weeks, I find a large number of my town and country friends and customers have been unable to attend the OLEARING SALE now being held, and in order to give everyone an opportunity of scouting a few of the Bargains now on offer, I have deoided to extend the time for another FOURTEEN DAYS. I would also request all those who oan do ao conveniently, to send their orders and make their purchases in the early part of the week, so that the neoeßß.aty care, time, and attention oan be given to their varioue requirements. Men's Colonial Tweed Suits from 22s 6d Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers from 7s 6d Boys' and Youths' Sac Suits, 7s 6d, 12s 6d, 15s Boys' and Youths' Knickor Suits from 7s 6d Boys' Reefer Coats 6s 9d ' Men's, Youths' and Boys' Overcoats — Reduced prices Men's and Youths' Waterproof Coats v w »nd Oilskins — Reduced prices A Nice line ol Double Width .Dress Goods from 10£d per yd Colonial Dress Tweeds at Coßt Grey Blankets from 7s 6d, White Blankets . from 8s 6d — All sizes in Stock at Low Rates Brussels Carpets, Special Bargains, New Patterns Tapestry Hearth Rugs from 2s, Velvet File l<ugs from 3s lid Floorcloths from 2s, 2vds wide— Linoleunis Orockerywa,re, Glassware, ironmongery, Large atock.B to select from ; all other goods generally kepb in stock will be SOLD AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES Ac Lawrie, SAUNDERS' BUILDI NG Fob INDiaEa?HW, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They oan confidently be recommended aa being mild In operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a Bplen- did tonit and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Heaaaohe and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold in battles Is l^d, 2s 9d, and 11b, by all Medi- oine Vendors throughout the world. A simple, tafe. and oartaln remedy Try Wright's Family Brand Coffee j tpbe obtained from all Grocers and S.corekeepe ; X*s try thtNjw Vsvs Tofaco'



AVER'S Cherry Pectoral Is now on Sale by all Medicine Vendors In Half-Size Bottles, And also in the Old Standaid Size. < A record of nearly 60 years ) in curing affections of the Throat I and Lungs, Colds, Coughs, Lg ? Grippe and Pneumonia. Pleas- I ant to take, sure to cure. Ayers Cherry Pectoral Gold Medals at the World's Great Expositions. Accept no Cheap and Worthleaa Substitute.



Holloway'B Fills— The Great Need.— Tbe blood is the life, and on its purity our exia> tenee depends. TheßO Fills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluidfrom all contaminations, and by that means strengthen and invigorate the whole system, healthily stimulant sloggish organs, repress over-exoited aotion, and establish the circulation and sebre* tionß throughout every part of tbe body. The balaamio nature of Holloway'fl Pills exercises marvellous power in giving toe tno debilitated and nervous constitutions These Fills remove all obstructions, boh in the bowels and elsewhere, and are on that account muoh bought for promoting regular- i'y of aotion in young females and delioate persons who are naturally weak, or have from lome cause beoome so. : . "You have 1 ' ruined your constitution sufficiently by drinking inferior Tea. Recruit by drinking mly Fozib Tea ; it is pure. The tea is delioioua • ■ Alltht Rsgs—fltw Veuut Toiacto