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BURNS CENTENARY CELE BRATION. London, July 22 At the celebration of the Burns centenary, m Dumfries, the proceed • ings were marked with much enthu siasm. Lord Rosebery received a great ovation. MAORI DREAM MINE. The shares m the Maori Dream mine, of New Zealand, have been allotted. „..«,, A WATER FAMINE. 'Ihe drought has created a water famine m Leicester. IRISH LANO LAW REFORM. The landloids have withdrawn their opposition to the passage of the Irish Land Law Reform Bill through the Commons. „-»,„ 818 JOHN PRNDER'S SUCCESSOR- Lord Tweeddale succeeds Sir John Pender as Chairman of the Eastern Extension Company. FRANCE AND MADAGASCAR. Paris, July 22 The ex-Premier of the Hovas left a proclamation appealing to the Mala gasy to abandon the spirit of revolt andj facilitate the glorious mission of France. _■« MISHAP TO A WARSHIP. The French warship Magjßnta met with a mishap off the Algerian coast. While riding at anchor the chain's parted and she drifted ashore and struck a large rock. The coal is being, taken out, and it is believed the vessel has not sustained *ny serious damage. JAPAN AND CHINA. Pekin, July 22 The Chinese Government permits the establishment of Japanese factories m China, and has offered to grant Japan the first favored nation clause, but the latter was refused. A reciprocal customs treaty between the two countries has been signed. THE ITALIAN ARMY. Romb, July 22 m The estimates framed by the Rudini Government for 1897 provide for 230,000,000 lire being set aside for the reorganisation of the army. ' ROYAL BETROTHAL.

Belgrade, July 22 King Alexander has been betrothed to Princess Helen of Montenegro. ANOTHER RUSSIAN LOAN. J St Petersburg, July 22 | Government is .floating a loan of 100,000,000 rubles at three per cent. The bankers' syndicate give 89f . The loan is issued at 92. The Rothschilds support the issue. CRETE. Athens, Jnly 22 For the purpose of preventing the j Assembly Bitting the Turks have renewed disorder m Canea, and the Christian population is m a panic. British, Austrian, and Italian warships landed marines and prevented blood shed.

Ashburton Dorcas Society

ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Ashburton Dorcas Society (which is now entering upon its third year of beneficent work) was held on Tuesday, July 21, m the Waksmui Jtosd 1 B mrd Office. Mrs Hamilton prt aided, and opened the proceedings by addree&ing a few words of encouragement to thp mdmbers, and warmly congratulated them upon the amount of work accomplished during the year, THE YEAR'S BUSINESS The Secretary reported that 400 gar raents had been made and 396 distributed among 35 families, showing a considerable increase on the work of last year, which tabulated 221 garments to 24 families. Particulars of the reoiepts and expenditure were supplied by Mrs Hugo Frledlander, viz :— Bbciepts, £12 ; expenditure, £8 6a 9d. A noticeable feature m the financial working of the Society is the mode of contribution to the funds by the members. It was shown that 1158 pence had been given by them m single pennies during the year. It is a difficult as well as an unenviable task for the Treasurer to record those several minute subscriptions as they come m, but when the facts is known that the total amount reached the respectable sum of £4 15s Bd, It is seen that the old proverb " Take care of the pence and the pounds will take care or themselves " is amply verified, and If virtue is its own reward the Treasurer should be repaid for her trouble. OFFICERS The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : — President — Mrs Hamilton ; Vice-Presidents— Mrs Buckley and Mrs Thomaß; Hon. Secretary — Mtb Cards ; Hon. Treasurer— Mrs Hugo Friedlander ; Committee — Mrs Poole, Mrs Max Friedlander and Mrs Wrouehton, Miss Powell, Miss Fullarton and Miss Barlow ; Visiting Committee — MeadamesHanmer, Cuthberbson. Crisp, Rudolph Friedlander, Trevor, and U. Gates. : Mrs Curtis desired to retire from the post of Secretary, as she was of opinion that fresh members Bhould be elected to the various offices each year, hub the meeting was unanimously of opinion that no one could fill the position of Secretary m so capable a manner as Mrs Curtis, and she was accordingly re-elected amidst general and hearty applause. RtJLBS. The rules were read and revised, and a new rule added providing for a " record book " to be kept by the members of the Visiting Committee.

THANKS. Votes of thanks were accorded to Mr H. Gates foe the use of his rooms, and niao to Mr and Mrs Poble for the use of the ambolance room during the winter months. Special votes of thanks were passed to Mrs Curtis for her arduous md energetic work m promoting the welfare of the Society ; to Mrs Max Friedlander for her kind help m buying material for cutting out all the garments required ; to the Treasurer for the careful manage ment of the finances ; and also to the general public for the liberal support and assistance both m money and materials. Afternoon tea was provided by several of the members, and greatly enjoyed, at the close of the meeting.

PARLIAMENTARY

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wellington, Ju'y 23 The House in-- 1 a 2 30. COAL MINES BILL. The Gold fields and Mines Committee reported on Mr Millar's Coal Mines Bill, recommending that it be not further proceeded with. Mr Gninnesa said that none of the West Coast members were present at the Committee when the decision was arrived at, and he moved that tho report be referred back to the Committee for farther consideration Af'er a lengthy discussion the motion was h>B' \y 36 tv 2i, and the report whs ordered to tie on the table- CRIMINAL CODE BILL The Criminal Code Act Amendment Bill passed its final stage. MUNICIPAL CORPORATIONS ACr AMEND MENT BILL. Mr Buick moved the second reading of the Municipal Corporations Act Amend ment Bill. He said that the Bill, on the one band, was practically an extension of the municipal franchise, and, on the other hand, it provided for an improved system of collecting rates, , Mr Hall-Jonos said that there was not mush to object to m the Bill, bub he , thought it should provide that rates i should be paid three clear days before a . municipal poll was taken. After a short debate, m which ihe principle of the Bill was generally ' approved, the second reading was agreed ' to on the voices. ! SHEARERS" ACCOMMODATION BILL. The Shearers' Accommodation Bill was committed. , In clause 7, imposing a penalty for not providing proper accommodation, the maximum penalty was reduced from £50 to £25, and the further penalty of £5 per day was reduced to £2. The House rose at 5.30. The House resumed at 7 30 p. m In Committee on the Shearers' Accom modation Bill, the amount of cubic feet 1 space to be allotted to each man was ] reduced from 300 tn 240 <

THE DOMESTIC SERVANTS HALF-HOLIDAY BILL . The Domestic Servants Half-holiday Bill was committed Clause 2 was altered so that domestic servants should include all ' persons ' engaged m domeetic service instead of all * women.'. Clause 3 -The half-holiday shall be from 3 o'clock m the afternoon, was altered to provide that the holiday shall be upon an afternoon to be agreed npon by servant and employer, and snail terminate at 9 30 pm An amendment] to clause 3 was carried giving permission to servants and employers to agree to holidays not less than 14 days at any period or periods m the year instead of a weekly half-holiday. A provision was added that the half holiday may be postponed m cases of sickness and death. Diiry-m%ida and boots were inoluded m the provisions of the Bill, and waitresses struck out of the schedule. The Bill then passed through com mittee as amended THE TRUCK ACT AMENDMENT BILL The Track Act Amendment Bill was further considered m committee . Mr Morrison moved than the chairman leake the chair, as the Bill would practically made the Truck Acb a dead letter. The motion wa9 carried by 27 to 19. MORTGAOP S BILL The Mortgages Bill was nexh com* mitted and passed with amendments. THE DIVORCE BILL The Divorce Act Amendment Bill was considered m committee Mr Pirani moved tint habitual drunk enness be a ground of divorce Mr Collins said that he coald not accept the amendment. Mr Pirani withdrew thepropasal. , The Bill was reported without amendment. The third reading was carried by 40 to 11. ' THE REFERENDUM BILL Mr O'R«gan moved the second reading of the Referendum Bill, be was quite willing m view of the fact that the Government had made a similar BUI a policy measure to hand hin Bill over to them after ib had passed its ate nd reading. Mr Hall-Jones seconded the motion. He had always supported the principle of the referendum. Too much, however, must, nob be expected from the adoption of the referendum. The Government; weuld take up Mr O' Regan's Bill. Captain Russell thought that ib was no use opposing the Bill, but he held that they should not make such a great constitutional change without referring ib to the people of the colony. After a brief debate the second reading was carried on the voices. The House rose at 12.45 am

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME. REMAINING FIXTURES-

July 29— At Oval, v Surrey July 30 -At Bexhill, Sussex, v Lord Cantelupe'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. 17— At Oval, v Surrey Aug. 20 — At Cheltenham, v Gloucestershire Aug. 24— Ab Taunton, v Somersetshire Aug. 27 -At Liverpool, v Lancashire Aug. 31— At Scarborough, vEngland Eleven Sept. 3 — At Hastings, v. South of England

AUSTRALIANS v. DERBYSHIRE.

; London, July 22 The weather to-day for the- Derbyshire match was, unfavourable, and light showers were falling at intervals. The Home team m their first innings have lost three wickets for 154 ; Wright, not out, 71. Later. Derbyshire m their first innings made 292 (Wright 81, Bagahaw 36, Ohatterton 45, Davidson 60, Sugg 34). Going m again, they lost two wickets for 61, and the match was consequently drawn greatly m favour of the Australians. Marsden made 24 and Sugg (not out) 29. i ~, ...

AUSTRALIANS v. MARYLEBONE C.C.

London. July 23 At Lord's to-day the Australians began the return match against the MOC. and Ground. The Home team is as follows': — Stoddart, Smith, Pougher, Atteweli, Wood cock, Gunn, Hearne, Board, Wynward, Ranjitßinghi, and Maclaren. The weather is fine and the attendance good, but the wicket is fiery. Eady, Johns, and Graham are standing out of the colonial team. The Australians batted first, and at the lunoheon adjournment the score was as follows :-? Irertale, c Wynward, b Hearne . . .«,- 0 Giffen, b Woodcock . . 2 Darling, o Stoddart, b Woodcock ... 6 Gregory, c Stoddart, b Woodcock ..* 0 Donnan, o Board, b Smith ... ... 20 Hill, c McLaren, b Woodcock .. .J. 15 Trott, not out ... , .. .„. 73 Extras M „. .. M 6 Total for six wickets .. _ 122 Iredale was caught m the slips off the second ball m the match, and Giffen the next over fell a victim to the Leicestershire pro fessional. Darling was dismissed with the. total at jjwelve, and Gregory followed four minutes later— both being taken at caver slip. Doanan, who with Trott had made a capital stand, was out with the score at 79. Trott was missed at the wickets when his Bcore was 24.

Bank m resist of any odinpanieS with which he was connected, and to all other matters included m the order of refer ence." The Premier supported thr, as it placed Mr Ward on the same footing us Mr Guthrie The motion was agreed to on the voices* Mr Maslin gave notice to move that the sub-Committee be dissolved. Mr Montgomery gave notice to move that no member of the Committee be allowed to speak for longer than ten minutes, or more than twice on each motion. The Committee adjourned at 1.30 p.m. till

11 a.m. on Friday, The sub-Committee met at 10 a.m. and adopted Mr Guiunesß'a notice of motion re ferring to W. Guthrie and Company, which ha- 1 been postponed pending the proof of relevancy. Mr Guinness now produced copies of the reports m the Banking and Insm ance Record to show that the Bank of New Zealand waived its interest m Guthrie and Co's debentures, held by the Estates Company. Mr Hutchison contended that there waß no writing off of interest to W. Guthrie and Co. but an allowance of £20,000 on conflict ing claims. The Premier argued that this was tan tamount to writing off. Mr Hutchison's notice of motion regard ing the production of the various statements of the Bank of New Zealand was agreed to with Blight amendments ; also the production of the statement by Mr Foster regarding the Globo Assetß and the debt of the Auckland Agricultural Company. The sub-Oommittee also passed Mr Hutchison's notice of motion for information respecting the visit of the Hon. W. W. Johnston and Mr A. G. Horton to London and its connection with the Bank of New Zealand. 

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A HOLLOW PEACR Rome, Jnly:23 The Marquia Rudini, having failed to obtain release of the Italian prisoners m Shoa, expresses himself ddubtf ul of the efficacy of the Peace treaty with King Menelek. j ANARCHISTS. Madrid, July 23 j M. Ribot, a rich merchant, has j been arrested m Barcelona on a charge of concealing a number of anarchists after the bomb explosion m June last. THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT. London, July 23 Mr Chamberlain presided at the Cordwainera' dinner. In replying to the toast of his health, and m referring to Parliamentary procedure, he said no other Parliament m the world wasted so much time nightly as the British. The French and United States Legis latures only occupied one-tenth of the period of the British Parliament, and our present system was not suited to modern conditions. It was, he con tinued, unjust to blame Mr Balfour, the leader of the House, for the waste of time, and Mr Chamberlain declared that no party leader was more skilful m conducting business. THE COMMERCIAL BANK RECONSTRUCTION. The letters which passed between Mr Jamea Webster, a member of the Depositors' Committee formed to oppose the Commercial Bank of Australia reconstruction scheme, and Mr Harper, who represents the latter institution, have bren published, Mr Webster declines to divulge the com position proposed in^-the interests of his Committee. The Bank is receiving a large number of proxies favorable to the scheme. —< I

WHAT IS THAT ONE THING!

— • — - It seems like an absurdity, yet it is true all the same. I mean that you m'gbt have a oellar full of wood and coal and still Bbiver with cold ; and you would if it were not for one thing. ' Ob, that Übo obvious,' you may say. 'It was hardly worth while to hint at it. Anyone oin see it with his eyes Bhut. AH tha better for me theD ; I shan'c hate to explain. And by the same sharpness you will be able to pick but the important point m two short letters I am about to oopy for you. The first runs thus : 'In December, 1890, my daughter, (Mrs M. J. Mutber) got into a low, weak, nervous oondition. Do what ebe would she oould not get up her strength. Gradually she wasted away nntil everyone thought she waß m a decline, and had not long to live. In fact, Bhe was so low and de jected she did not oare whether she lived or not. She was under a doctor for six months, but his medioinea did her no good. My husband then said, ' My daughter, I will now see what I oan do for you.' What he meant was that he would have her take a medicine called 1 Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup.' He had used ifr himself when he was ill, and thought it might prove as benefioial to her as it had to him. 1 Mrs Muther said ehe was willing to try the Syrup, although she had little or no fai'h m its helping one as bad as she was. For if she really had^-^aumption we know there is no oure for that. My bußband, however, got a bottle from Mr Hulme, the chemist, m Rochdale Bo id, and my daughter began taking it. After the first bottle we- saw a great improvement, She could eat, and <he food gave her no pain. She continued with this remedy, and gradually gained strength, but it took some time to bring her round, she was bo very weak. After a lime ehe was able to get about, and never looked behind her. Since then she has been strong and well. We have told many persons how Mother Seigel's Syrup restored her to sound health, j and are willing you Bhould publish this statement of the facts. (Signed) (Mrs) Margaret Wateon, 11, Ruby Street, Bury, Oot. Bth, 1895.' 'In March, 1893,' says the Beoond letter, ' I began to fail m health. I oould not say ex aotly what ailed me. I felt low, weak, and tired, andhad no strength for eny hing. My appetite fell away and what little food I ate gave me great pain at the cheat and side, My hands and feet were oold, and nearly all the oolour left me. I was often m .so great pain I could hardly do any work. I was frequently sick, and could keep no kind of food down.

' £ got weaker and weaker, m spite of all that was done, and bad to be off my work for seventeen weeks. In this way I went on un til Novemher of the same year— lß93, Then I happened to read about Mother Seigel's Syrup and what it hid clone for others suffer ing like roe. I got a bottle of this medioine from MrW. Heywood, grooer, m O dham Road, and after taking only the half of it I felt much better. I could eat without pain, and w«s stronger and brighter every way. When I had finished the bottle I was quite omea, and have had no return of the oom> plaint since. I have told many others about what tbe Syrup did for me, Bnd out of thankfulness lam willing my letter should be made public. (Signed) Miss Lydia E. Morton, 1. Greaves Street, Middleton Junotion, near Manchester, Ootober lOtb, 1895/ Both these ladies say that they were very weak, and that their food— of which tbey could take but little— did them no good. In the midst of plenty Ihey were aotually starv ing. So much wasted was one of them that it was believed she had consumption. The event showed that they both suffered from dyspepsia, and nothing else. But that v>as quite enough ; and besides it often runs into consumption and other fatal maladies. By setting the stomaoh right Mother Seigel's Syrup fully cured then) both* - Coals and wood are useless without means to light a fire ; and bread and meat are as nothing unless we can digest them and make them part of our flesh and bone. That is easy to see and important to remember. And it is its power to help nature work this transformation that makes Mother Beigel's Syrup bo wonderful a remedy,

Marriage of Princess Maud of Wales.

London, July 23 The marriage of PiiiceK* IVf-ud of Waes and Prince Ch;«x)e;i if L'einuatk took place at Buckingham Palace to-day. The Queen occupied a position m front of the altar. Mr Gladstone and Mm Gladstone were on the right side, and Royal personages were grouped near. The Bishops of Winchester and London and the Queen's Chaplain assisted the Archbishop of Canterbury m performing the ceremony. The Priacess was dressed m white satin. Amcng those present were the Premier, Mr Balfour, leading political and clerical celebrities, the Danish Pjinoes, th»» Duku of Sparta, and Prince Nicholas of Greece. The presents numbered some 600, many nf them coming from the Danish, German and Russian Oourte. The populace cheered the procession on its way to the palace. The streets were illuminated and extensively deco rated, Venetian masts supporting canopies being erected at various points*

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BT. STEPHEN'S OHUKCH Ashborton MEEIINGS. FRIDAY.— Short Service.— 7.3o p.m t Choir Practice 8 p.m. SUINDAY SERVICES. 8 SO a m. — Holy Communion. 11 am. — Morning Prayer. 3 p.m.— (Seafield) . 6.30 p.m. —Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. TI/TR OSBORNE COOMBE, PIAIXO TUNER, Will be m Ashburton again on Jaly 14. Orders may be left at Mr Owen's Mnsio Studio, Arcade Chambers. ~\kf ANTED Known — Bargains from VV floor to ceiling. — Meliob's Stock aking Boot Sain. Fob Indigestion, the best, remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a aplen- did tonia and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uiequallef for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and llu, by aU Medi* cine Vendors throughout the wtrld< A eimplt, »f • mid otrtoto temtdy



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JAMES ELLIOTT. T AMJO.W LANDING, Ex /Janet Nicol,' THE BEST QUALITY OF Wcsiport Coal. A L S O,—Ex • Tekapo,' THE FINEST QUALITY OF Newcastle Coal. Telephone 83. WANTED Known— Ladies Shoes tan or black, 69 6d. — Mkllob's Cheap Boot Sale. From the Tea Plant to the Tea Cup unadulterated and pure — thia is Kozie Tea UT ANTED Known— Everybody to roll *V up to Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale Noyp'a your time to buy.



Business Notices Dont Forget The Fact THAT McDonald and McDiarmid ABE STILL IN THE FRONT RANK FOR PRICES IN BOOTS AND SHOES. Ladies' Morocco Walking Shoes from 4s 9d per pair Ladies' Glnsce Walking Shoes from ... ... ... 5a 9d perpair Ladies' JDull Kid Walking Shoes from... :.. ... 5g 9d per pair Ladies' Evening Shoes from ... ... ..y ... 3 S 6d per pair Men's Nailed Bluchers from ... 4s lid perpair Men's Good Pegged Colonial Kip Watertighta from... 12s 6d per pair Men's Leather Shoes from ... ... ■ ..:. ... 6s 6d per pair Ladies', Gentlemen's, and Children's Warm Felt Slippers, Fur Bound Slippers, Wool-lined Slippers, m Great Variety. ANY Description of Boots and Shoes Made to Order or Repaired at Lowest Possible Prices. > BK SURE AND VISIT THE CASH BOOT SHOP, BAST STREET J.|3ICHOLaS, Manager CHEAP MONEY. I have various Sums of Money for Investment at tow Bates. I would suggest to my Clients and Friends m the Aebburton County who have mortgages running at Call, the advisability of having these mat'ere fixed up now that money is so Cheap, otherwise tbry may be m danger m tho near future, D. THOMAB, Ashburton FOR SALE 486 acres tear Lismore, Well Fenced and sub divided, all m grass, Plenty of Water. Eaßy Terms. Price Low. 98 acres First-quality Laud, Thoroughly Improved, and one of the best pieces of land m Long beach. Very easy terms. 100 acres land, Fenced, Well watered, all m Grass, adjoining Springbarn Bailway Station, beiDg B.S. 29674.: ALSO,— 1093 Acree, being B.S. 27081, 27388, 27389, 27890, Bituated nearDromore, and known as Kobert Clark's Farm. The land is m splendid order, fences good, I water m each paddock ; 400 Acres now being put into Crop, with which Gmss j Seed will be sown. The balance of the land is m clover, two and threa years ol d— a splendid strike. Easy terms. Price very low. 838 Acres Taesock near Lieznore. A good investment for anyone nith swamp land to work with it. l - Severa other Properties, Ashburton Town Sections, and Mrs Quinn's Hous; DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. KAIAPOI HOIJSB. j r I^HE past season having been a very successful one with us, X vfe have accumulated a LOT of Eemnanis m all Depart- ments. These we have determined to Clear at ANY COST. REMNAKTS IN OIL AND FLOORCLOTHS REMNANTS IN LINOLEUMS AND CARPETS REMNANTS ]N FLANNELS AND CALICOS REMNANTS IN FOBFARS AND SHEETINGS REMNANTS IN FLANNELETTfS AND SHIKTINGS REMNATSTS IN DRESSES AND CASHMERES All above will be displayed on Counters, and MARKED m PLAIN FISHJBES. Also ODD LINES m SHOWROOM, &c, &c.



FOR SALE. 280 ACRES NEAE TOWN Being R.S.'u 24028, 25274, and 25302. the middle portion of the Orange Estate, situated a short distance from the Race i.'f urse Price £4 16 > por ?c:e. This was liurclu\Bid hiai y years fg> at £6 15s por acre. 'I o bo bula on vtry f asy terms of payment. v T. BLLLOCK. 40 ACRES 4() R.S. 25104 fronting the Fafrneld Road below the Sale Yards, with four-roomed Cottage thereon. Rental required for this is 30a per week, or will bo Sold on very liberal terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. Tenders. fJIENDERS will be received at our L office until four o'clock on MON> DA.V, August 17, for the erection of Additions to 'Clear well' for F. de C. Malet, EEq. Flans and Specifications can be seen at the offices of D. Thomas, Esq., until July 31. COLLINS & HARMAN, Architects, 203 Gloucester Btreet, Ohristchuroh. 1 7 143 pmmmmmmmmmmmmtmmimmmmm —— — * F. Ferriman. FOR PRIVATE SALE. MR F. FERRIMAN has 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 whioh is built a new and very substantial Dwelling of seven rooms, , with outbuildings. HAVELOCK STREET. -£ acre, with good Dwelling House. WILLS. STREET.— £ acre, with good Dwelling Houge. Capital corner section Entertainments. ASHBURTON POULTRY, PIGEON, AND CANARY SOCIETY. ■AWWIT A I, SHOW, JULY 3r AM) AUGUST 1, I IN ADDFELIOWS 1 TTALL Entries CLOSE on FRIDAY, July 24. ABTnJNION Entries for the Pigeon PJylng Races dose on July 24th, 10 a m prompt. Date of drawing of the Art Union will be duly advertised. Public Notices- Y\T ANTED Known -Maddens Re* W freshment Rooms are the rooms Par E&cellenee. When m town do not tail to give them a look up. Do you like a loaf that has a sweet nutty flavor, of good pile and bloom, m addition to its full weight, whioh a surprise yieifc from the Inspector, the other day proved 1 You do 1 Well, go to Maddens ! If you are getting up a Spread m a private or general way, and would like your Pastry, Cakes, Jellies, Creams, etc., to be a Success, why, come along to Maddens m East street, and you won't be disappointed. Bride, .Christening and Birthday Cakes, a Specialty. WANTED Known — That Smith Mackwell makes, repairs, and re-oovers Umbrellas and Parasols at Lower East Street, Ash burton. No persons employed to canvass or oolleot Umbrellas at) the door, 4 14 f



D. Thomas. "*"**"" ARCADE. ™f— SATUEDAyTjULY 25, 1596. MR DAVID THOMIS has received instructions from various Clients to Sell by Publio Auction, v z — Japanese Screens, Vaseß, Fans, Carved Ornaments, and a lot of Nick- nacks. ALSn, at same fixture — FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. Oranges, Apples, and Mandarines. Furthor entries invited. Sale at 12 o'clock. R. CURTIS, 148a Auctioneer. " TT Bullook. ~ ~~ FOR SALE. NICK Building Site, Havelock street West, being T.S. 1197. T. BULLOOK, A FARM AT WILLOWBY OF 1 F\f\ ACRES for Sale, situated near XUU the Willowby school. T BULLOOK. HINDS. r~ FOR SALE-Sections numbered 6 and 7, each containing tituated not far from the Railway fetation. , ■■; .-■•. .., T. BULLOCK. ~ T O L E ,T, Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street, m block known as Comptoa's Buildings. Rental required 6s per week. T. BULLOCK. L>liV Mr Blake's late residence nicely -"-* 1 situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road just beyond the Ash- burton Traffic Bridge. On account of his removal to the North | Island this property is for sale at a reasonable price and on very easy terms of payment. Alse sewing machine m good order for sale. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOOK. GOOD SHEEP COUNTRY. qft-JQ ACRES Shepherd's kush y*^- 1 -*? ' Survey District; for Sale, m one block or separately. For full particulars apply to — T.BrLLOCK. TO LET — Cottage fronting Allen'a Road, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, DWELLING m Moore street; rental 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. MONEY. SPECIAL Sums of £600, £400, £200, to lend at Current Rates on approved freehold security. T. BULLOCK?.



AT THE ORANGE HALL, Burnett Street, Aehhunon, HIS WELL-KNOWN PROPERTY * KOLMAR," Situate on the Rakuh-Methven Railway line, »dj Jning the Lynd hurst and Ur>*a)l Railway Stations The Land has been carefully and properly farmed by the present owner f >r the last 17 years ; has always yielded good crops of Wheat, O*ts, and 'luruipH, and for the carrying rapacity and rnitmig of Sheep can scarcely be surpassed. The Adding' on mavket ieport.9 for years p&bt are conclusive evidence as to theqoaliy and condition of the stock sent foiwaid from thia proper- y. The Homestead blocks each contain the full requirements for accommodation, viz., Dwelling Houses, Granaries, Imple- ment and Wool Sheds, Stabling, Sheep Yards, and first-class Sheep Dip. Every blook is well * fenced, sub- divided, and watered by County water races. The plantations are nicely grown, and afford ample shelter. The frequent north-west rains provide plenty of moisture and an abundance of grass on this estate. There is not an acre of waste land upon the property, and no farm m the County is more freo from noxious weeds and m better heart. Intending purchasers will thus have a splendid opportunity of acquiring a really good home, and will know that any further improvements made thereon will be on their own freeholds. TERMS,— IO per cent Cash Deposib, 5 per cent m one month, 5 per cent for Blocks m Grass, and 10 per cent for Blocks under Crop m six months. Balance on mortgage, which we will arrange at lowest currenb rates of interesb, or all Cash at purchaser's option. Lithographed Plans can now be had on application. — Sale ab 2 p.m. For further particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., 7 101 Land Estate and Agents. Seed Wheat TUSCAN, HUNTER'S, PEARL, VELVET CHAFF <fc CROSS- BRED WHEAT. Seed Oats. CANADIANS, DANISH, TAR- TARIANS, DUNS, SPARROW- BILLS ifc SUTHERLANDS. All Machine dressed, and therefore clean and free from noxious weeds Our large stocks enable us to supply Seed grown m any parto of Canterbury, Obago and Southland. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitkd. 5177 FOE SALE. SEED POTATOES CTROM the Oamaru and Orari Distriots. Also, RUBY RED, (Very early), Imported from Austral! . FRIEDLAJNDER BROS., Ltu. ORANGE Marmalade— How to make It. Buy a doZ9n best Seville Oranges (for a shilling) from Adams' and you will get the best tried Dundee recipe. 7 155 Try Wrighb's Family Brand Coffee ; to be r obtained from all Grocers and Storekeeper



Hanmsi* and Graved VS^E have for Sale — Four ve>y good * * Milking Cowa 5 109 HANMER AND GRAVES. SEED POTATOES. "~ "TX7 E have for Sale a special line of — ROUND SEED DtRWENTS. Farmers intending to change their Seed this season, should call and see the sample. Ths Potatoes are grown m Oamaru from imported .Tftemanian Seeds. , HANMER AND GRAVES. FOR SALE- PRIME SEED PJfiABL WHEAT, TRUE TO NAMBb 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. CTT E HAVE FOR SALE A Grand Line of BLACK TARTAR OATS, Fit for Seed or anything else. HANMER AND GRAVES. Vy E, HAVE FOR SALE— ' ~* PRIME CLOVER HAY. HANMER AND GRAVES. WE HAVE FOR S4LE, Cheap Prime Eating Potatoes from Orari, and also locally grown. 6 67, HANMER & GRAVES. QOOD PIG FEED FOR SALE HANMER & GRAVES. Friedlander Bros*, Limited. SATUEDAY, AUGUST 8, 1896. Kolmser Serins, LYNDHURST. 4500 acres 4500 Of Good Agricultural and Pastoral Land' TO BE SOLD liST 21. FARMS OF FROM 'VS TO 610 ACRES. 1700 Acres are m Wheat and Oats ; balance m Knghbh grass* MESSRS FRIKDLANDER BROS., 1 imited, have received instruc- tions from Mb Max Jkiedlandhr TO SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION,



HIB PROPERTY SITUATED IN CAMERON STREET WEST, . . as follows, via : — Town Section 667, containing £-acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of six rooms with bay window and verandah, and on the back portion a- Cottage of five rooms. Work-shop (26 x 24), two- Ktaled Stable and Chaff-house with loft overhead. If not Bold as a whole, will be offered iv two separate lots. Those desirous of investing m Town property are invited to inspect this and attend the Sale, which takes plaoe at 11.30. T, BULLOCK. 7 113 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JULY 25. AN IMPROVED FARM OF 76 ICBEB 70 MOUNT SOMERS. MR T. BULLOCK haa received instructions from Mr Samuel Christie to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, HIS FARM FRONTING PRISE'S ROAD, not far frpm the Mount Soraers Schoo Being R.S. 16718, containing 76 acres 1 rood 26 perches, fenced and other- wise improved. Inspection invited. Suitable for a family man, as ib is near a School. Healthy locality. Further particulars furnished on appli- cation. Terms liberal. :, Note timo of Sale— ll 30. 5 T. BULLOCK, 7 108 Auctioneer. ~~L. M, ISITT WILL GIVE AN ADDRESS oir PROHIBITION m the f\ D D FELLOWS' JJALL ON TUESDAY, JULY 28. His Worship the Mayor m tho chair. Collection m aid of Prohibition Funds. 7 156 Commence at 8 pm . NATIONAL ASSOCIATION. A PUBLIC MEETING under the xT3L auspices of the National Associa- tion will be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, JULY 24, at 8 p.m. Several representatives from the Central Council will be present to explain the objects of the Association. ' DAVID A, -WATT, 7 114 • Seoretary MR OSBORNE COMBE, PIANO TUNER AND EXPERT (Late of London), "T7~ISirS Ashburton and surrounding V districts every four months, viz, March, July, and November. Orders may be left with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN, ab his Music Studio, Arsade Chamber*, Aahburfeon,



T. Bttllock. SaTUEDAY JULY 25. 75 ACRES' 75 W A X A N U I. To be Sold by Order of the Mortgagee being R.S.s 26527 and 26528 front ing the road leading to the Wukanu School. MR T. BULLOOK .. has. received instructions to sell the above at the Arcade at 11.30 on the date named. Will be Sold at a considerable loss to j the Mortgagee. ■ I T. BULLOOK, 7 109 Auctioneer. SATUEDAY, JULY 25~ SUBURBAN PROPERTY, WELL SITUATED. ■jl/TR T. BULLOCK haa received in- jlYX etr notions from Mr Charles Spray, (on account of his being successful m obtaining one uf the allotments of the Highbank Estate), to Sell by Publio Auction ac the Arcade, on the above date, HIS PROPERTY FRONTING WINTER'S ROAD, Olose to the corner of the North-west Town Belt, Allenton, Being Lots 6, 7, 11 and 12, containing m all 1 Acre, on which ia erected a comfortable Dwelling House of four rooms with Scullery, Wash-house, also email Stable, etc. Garden well stocked with fruit trees. The purchaser can also have the Lease of four acres near. This property is nice'y situated, being only a few chains from the Domain, and will be sold on very eary terms of pay- ment. Sale at 11.30. T, BULLOCK, 7 110 Auctioneer. SATUEDAY, JULY 25. TOWN PROPERTY, Centrally situated m Cameron Street West. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Gjeorge Lea to Soil by Public A uction at the Arcade, on the above date,



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