CABLE NEWS.

United PreßS Association — ByEleofcrio Telegraph — Copyright Capetown, July 17 Mr Cecil Rhodes is hnving a su: vey made for a railway frow Buluwayo to Gwelo and the Zambesi river, Berlin, July 17 The Foreign Office is trying to mitigate the incessant attacks made by the Anglophobe PreßS against Great Britain, recognising that such a course of action is injuring the German ex port trade. London, July 18 Seven of the best shots m the Vie- , torian team m the contest for the Kolapore Cup, beat the seven highest ( of the Guernsey team by four points. The Times states that the arbitration m connection with the McMurdo claims m connection with tbe Delagoa Bay Railway is not yet concluded. Shanghai, July 18 A party of French sailors landed here to enforce the sale of a joss house m the cemetery of the French con cession for public purposes. The Chinese resisted, with the result that fifteen were shot dead and thirty wounded. Ottawa, July 18 The Canadian Government are dis appointed with the American commis sioners (specially Mr John W. Forster) appointed to settle disputes between the two countries. Mblbouknb, July 18 The importß for the colony for the past year increased by £517,000, while the exports decreased by a million and a half, compared with the previous year. The Sherard Osborne has success fully completed the laying of the cable between Tasmania and Victoria. Owing to the strictness of (he authorities m enforcing the Chinese Restriction Act, the shipping com panies are refusing to carry Chinese passengers unless convinced there will be no question as to their right of admission into Victoria. Sydney, July 18. The warship "Royalist has sailed for Fitcairn Island, via Suva, where she picks up the Commission appointed to enquire into the recent murder at Fitcairn Island.

WAR NEWS.

AMERICA AND SPAIN.

♦ The Scans at Santiago- Surrender of Spanish Arms- Projected Attack on Puerto Eico- United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copy righb Washington, July 18 On Sunday the Spaniards marched from Santiago to the American lines and surrendered their arms. They sail for Spain towards the etdof July. The American flag was hoisted m Santiago and the cathedral bell tolled. General Shafcer reports that the city is m a perfect entanglement of defences, and that it would have cost 5000 Jives to have taken it. Six hundred of the American troops are down with yellow fever. General Toral, m negotiating the terms of surrender with the United States officers, made a dramatic appeal for the soldiers to be allowed to retain their arms; otherwise, he said, they would prefer to die m the trenches. General Shatter recommended that the concession should be granted ; but President McKinley was obdurate, and held that it was necessary to impress on Spain the impossibility of re sistance. July 18 Owing to the Cubans being very dissatisfied, they will not participate m the 'administration of affairs at Santiago. General Miles, with 30,000 troops, will shortly proceed to Puerto Rico. Admiral Sampson's fleet is co-oper ating m the attack on that island.

Condition of Santiago.

Received Wakapuaka July 19, 910 a.m, , Guardian Office 9.47 a.m. Washington, July 18 Two American regiments have been detailed to garrison Santiago. General McKibbin has been appointed governor of the city. The Americans found that most of the houses had been sacked, and the people without food. The Spanish soldiers were living skeletons, while the refugees m the city had suffered horrible privations.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Press Association— By Electrio Telegraph— -Copyright Received Wakapuaka July 19, 9.10 a.m, . Guardian Office 9.47 a.m. Rebellion Extending;. Shanghai, July 18 The rebellion m China is extending to Salar; The Dungans at Kunsu, the nioat northwesterly province of the empire, have revolted, Gladstone's Statne. London, July 18 Gladstone's statue, which is to be erected m Westminster Abbey, will be I executed by Mr Thonaaß Brock, R.A. The Colliers. The colliery owners m South Wales have offered the miners an advance of five per cent if Mabon's day be abandoned. The owners refused to appoint an umpire, and a deadlock occurred. > _ >< _ - _ >

Town Edition. THE KLONDIKE GOLDFIELDS.

United Pteas Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Victoria (B.O.), July 17. A steamer has arrived here from Klondike with gold valued at £1,000,000. Vancouver, July 18 At the end of June there were 20,000 miners m Dawson Oity, and the ground had been staked out over a radius of sixty miles. Provisions were abundant.

COMMERCIAL.

London, July 17 The wool catalogues at yesterday's sale were email, comprising chiefly crossbrede. The prices remain unchanged. Everything points to an extremely firm market at the close of the sales. The prices for all classes of frozen mutton, both New Zealand and Hirer Plate, are an* changed.

ASHBURTON STOCK MARKET.

There was only a dmall entry at the Ashburton yards to-day and a fair attend* ance of farmers and others. The following prioes were obtained : — Fat Sheep— Crossbred ewes, 63 6d, 63 7d, 7s 2d, 10a, Us 3d ; Down cross ewes, 8a 7d, 9s Bd, 10s 3d, 11s lOd ; Down oross wethers, lla lOd, 12s 3d, 13s lid, 14s 3d ; merino ewea, 6a 6d, 6s 7d, 7a 7d, Bs, 8a lid ; merino webhere, 8s 4d ; hoggets, 7s lOd, 8s 3d, 8s 20d, 9b Id. Store Sheep — Crossbred ewes m lamb, 3a 6d, 7s, to 8s 9d ; merino ewes m lamb, 2s 6d, 3a lOd ; crossbred hoggets, 53, 7s 4d to 8a 2d. The entry of beef was again very email, and nothing special was offered. Fat heifers Bold at £3 10b, dairy cattle £1 to £2.

DEATH OF THE CLERK OF THE HOUSE.

United Press Association— By Eleotrio j Telegraph Wellington, July 19 Mr George Friend, clerk of Parliament, died this morning, after a long illness. At the beginning of the present session he obtained leave of absence, and has been Binking ever since. He entered the Civil Service as a clerk m the Audit Office m 1854, was appointed assistant clerk to Parliament m 1862, and clerk m 1889. It is probable that the Houee on meeting this afternoon will adjourn till 7.30 as a matk of respect. ______________

MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE.

Municipal franchise and Local Government Bills. United Press Association — By Eleotrio Telegraph. Wellington, July 18 At the Municipal Conference this after noon the Municipal Franchise Reform Bill was under discussion. A resolution was passed "That after a tenant ceases to. occupy, the landlord or any other person may send notice ot that fact to the town clerk, with a view to action being taken by the council, aocording to section 71 of the Municipal Corporations Act." Clause 10 was ameuded to read "No person shall be entered on the burgess list m respect of more qualifications than one m any one ward." A deputation was appointed to wait upon the Premier and submit the amendments to him. It was decided that the Conference considers it desirable that a general measure Bhill be introduced by Government, dealing with motor cars, rather than that a private Bill should be proceeded with. July 19. A deputation from tho Municipal Con ference waited on the Premier thiß morning concerning the Municipal Franchise Reform Bill. Mr Seddon stated that he would consult the Crown law officers as to inserting the word " legal " before the word •• bene ficial "m clause 4. He said if any attempt were made to enlarge the residential period from three to six months it would certainly lead to the elimination of the £10 qualifi cation. He could not see his way to alter the Bill m the direotion of giving electors a right to vote m more than one ward for general municipal elections, even when they had property m different wards. That was a principle they were determined to abolish, though it would be provided for m the matter of loans. The Premier said Govern ment were fully determined to push the Local Government Bill through this session, and place it on the Statute book. He recognised the Bill as of paramount necessity. At the Conference, the President said the deputation had waited on the Premier, who gave them a courteous reception, but he was bound to say they did not get very much satisfaction, and the result of the interview would be of very little benefit to the Conference. Mr Louisaon, Chrietchurch, said it waß evident from the Premier's reply to the deputation tnat there was no chance of the Municipal Corporation Bill being brought before the House this session. He moved that the Bill be discharged from the order paper. Mr Swan, Napier, moved an amendment, that the Conference respectfully requests the Premier to call a special session of Par liament to consider the Bill. Mr F. Trask, Nelson, moved a further amendment that a committee be appointed to consider the Bill. The discussion was interrupted by the luncheon adjournment.

News in Brief.

Mr David Thomas will Bell on Saturday next at the Arcade (by order of the Deputy Official Assignee) an assortment of goods m the bankrupt estate of Henry Leggott, hotfsepainter. Rev. R. Taylor will deliver a lecture m the Wesleyan Bchoolroom to-morrow even ing. Tne subject will be "Peter Mac- Kenzie." No charge is made for admission, there will be no collection, and everybody is invited. It is not perhaps as widely known as it deserves to be but McDonald and McDußMlos' stock of ladies walking and evening ahoeß is the best m AshburtoD, while the prices are the lowest ever quoted owing to their great relinguistnng sale now m full progress. Call and inspect, and buy before the opportunity of purchasing ia gone. See advertisement m this paper.

PARLIAMENTARY.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

United Press Association —By Eleotrio Telegraph ' Wellington, July 19 THE LATE CLEBK OF THE HOUSE > The Houbo has adjourned till 730 oi 3 account of Mr Friend's death. On the motion of the Premier, secondei by Mr Rolleston, the House carried a reso lution of condolence and regret.

THE ABHBUKTON 6UABDIAN : Tt)ESDAS, JTDL? 10, 1898.



, SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS FLETCHER BROS. TTAVE JUST RECPIVRD their New Season's Stock of NIMMO & BLAIR'S STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEPS. During last Season we Sold nearly 20,000 Packets of NIMMO & BLAIR'S SEEDS, and m nearly every instance they have given every satisfaction. 3d PER PACKET. l/fPFTARrF SiFFH^ 3d PEB PACKET. 90 Varied. VHUCI HDLC OLCUOm 90 Varieties. INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:— V\ llliam Hurst Peas Curled Cress Silyer Beet Little Gem Long Prickly Cucumber Green and Broad Windsor barter s Stratagem Stockwood Ridge Beans American Wonder White Stone Turnip Early Shorb Horn Carrot Yorkshire Hero Early Snowball Turnip Scarlet Intermediate Muaselbnrgh Leek Golden Ball Turnip Brown Spanish Onion Drumhead Lettuce Large Early York Cabbage White Spanish onion All-the year- round Lettuce Drumhead Brown Globe Onion £arw White Cos Lettuoe Cocoanut James' Keeping Onion Cole s Crystal White En6eld Market, etc., etc. Hollow Crown Parsnip . , Celery Covent Garden Leek Long Scarlet Radish Laing s Garden Swede, Mixed Raddish, Tomato, Marrow, Pumktn, etc. eto. CATALOGUE OP NOVELTIES FREE ON APPLICATION. Provision Department & Table Delicacies. FINEST STIRLING FACTORY CHEESE. This Cheese has taken First Pme *•„« ♦, a i zm. wherever ehown. t ?J • * m -m °n Ch^ e » llb tina picnio and °» m P Pie< ( Ter y tMb yJ Lewis; Jhld Cured Bacon Sardines m Tomato Sauce r! SI* i *F* B, d Z ale BaOOD 21b tina Duok and G ' e«n P««w Refined Lard m Bladders lib tins Roast Duok Genuine German Sauaagss lib tins Roast Goose ik f ! ! T e - rm *o Sausa 8 88 ( a wal delicacy) 21b tins Tart JFruita, viz— Apricots, Plumi iK? n ,SinlS Sa S? gM m and Gooseberries lib and 21bjtms Sheep Tongues Etc., Etc., Etc. China & Earthenware Department. WE HAVE JUS r RECEIVED, per"s.B. MaUtua and S.S. Delphic, 8 C«te 3 and nogeheads of tancy China and Farthenware, from some of the besr Potteries m Eng. L . Uou Ilta"'1 lta "' Gilding, Grimwade Bros, Ford and Sons, and Booth*, whose names spenk for the quality of the Goods. cn R o J /- FKVT 0F THE GOODS WB ARE NOW OPENING UP:- --948 &0 Bedroom Sets, from the plain printed (to suit the most economical) to the moßt gorgeously hand painted by the finest artists m Staffordshire. 25 Chee?o Stands, hanrt.pamted and stippled with burnished gold. 120 sets Jugs, from the cheapest to onn j BSC °f corate{J - 10 highly-decorated Tea Sf ts. 10 Japanese Afternoon Tea Set*. jJUU dozen Pheasants Plates, 15 dozen Pheasants Meat Dishes. 3 dczen Pheasants Vege- table Dishes, 100 d< zen blue and maroon Band and Line Plates, 10 dczen blue and maroon Band and Line Meat Dishes, ]£d( zen blue and maroon Band and Line Vegetable Dlbhes, 10 cozen Pudding Bow?e, 10 dozen printed Batons, aJI siz'B, 15 dozen Tefipots,^. orown, Jet and Ivory, 1 doz n Bacon Dishes, highly decorated, 2 dczen Bread Trays, coj and ovall 6 Dinner Setß » 54 pieces, 50 dozen whi'e and gold Cups and Saucers, 50 dozen celesto and pink and 3 cold line Cups and Sancers, 25 dczen Willow pattern Cups and Saucers, 200 dozen various printed Cups aDd S»ucer&. WE HAVE also a large quantity of Fancy Lines m Decorated China and Earthen- ware, 6uitable for Weddiag Presents, etc. Do not forget to give us t«- vail if you are m want of anything at all m the Pottery Line, as we hod by far the largest stock m Ash- burton, and buying direotj from the manufacturers we are enabled to sell at almost Wholesale Prices. FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, Eaat'Street, Aebbnrton, and High Street, Chrißtchnrch. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. SHEEP WIRE NETTING. T^ARMEKS KEQUIBIHU the above NEIIING would fitd it to their Advantage to obtain Our Price before purchasing elsewhere. 50 Dozen PLOUGH SHARES. HORNSBY & RANSOMES, AT REDUCED PRICES. CASTOR OIL, Valvoline, Lubricating Oils, Raw and Boiled Linseed Oils and Turpentine, always m Stock Large Assortment of Kettles, Saucepans and JEuamelware, at Christchurch Prices. Splendid Value m Cutlery, Spoons, Forks, eto. TEA. TEA. TEA. iTRY OUR CELEBRATED S (m Diamond) BRAND PURE CEYLON TEA. 1 Only the Choicest Orange Pekoe Teas are used for this packet. A Coupon will be ound m every lib packet. | GORE "THISTLE" BRAND OATMEAL. Absolutely Pure. ! FLOOR, SHARPS AND BRAN at MILL PRICES. \ A Large and Well Assorted Stock of Wines and Spirits. Cheapest House m Aahburton for Groceries, Crockery, and Hardware. ! Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post promptly attended to.J SHEARMAN BROS., OUR ESTABLISHMENT WILL BF CLOSED for the Winter Months at SSO p m. ith the exception of THURSDAYS AND SA'IUBDAYS, when we close at Ip.m. and 9.30 p.m. respectively. MARKET HOUSF, BURNETT STEEET, ASHBURTON. TREMENDOUS CLEARING BOOT SALE. FOR ONii MONTH. at -TH.E SALE IS NOW ON fa )T HE ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE IS NOW FOLDING.THE GREATEST iIOOT SALE OF THE SEASON. BOOTS! BOOTS!! THE Following Prices are FORTY PER r OENT. under COST PRICE :— Ladies' Prunella House Boots ... from 4/6 Laties Pretty Glace Strap Walking Ladles' Lasting Slippers 2/11 Shoes <» 4/11 Children's Patent Straps (4 to 6, Men'tgKip Boots (T. and H. Tips and and 10 to 1) 3/9and4/6 NaiU) 8/11 Ladies' Pretty Glace Kid Shoes only 4/11 Children's Ankle Straps ... ... from 1/- Boys' Kip Lace Boots (T. &H. Men's Bluchers ... only 4/11 Tips and Nails) 4/11 Men's Felt Slippers « 1/6 Children's Warm Slippers 1/. LADIES' STRONG LACE BOOTS (Grand Value) ... only Sw lid. OTHERS MAY FOLLOW* BUT WE LEAD. {J^f* We have no Old Stock ; Our Goods are the Best, «S" REMEMBER J THE ZEALAINDIA BOOT HTOKE is now Slaughtering the Finest Stock of Boots and Shoes ia Canterbury. This is the sort) of Sale that makes the Mothers Smile (OIE CAHJLY AUD AVOID IHI (<ltt»£< Don't Forget the Addreie— JAMES MELLOB,, ZEALANPU BQQT.,BXQK.K ( TABBED BTREJKT, ASHBVRXQ*N,



TO LET. A FARM of 732 Acres—about 562 Acres of arable land, nnd right of grazing 3 } 170 Acres of biißh land— being Sections 10744, 16707, 4138, 2463, 21358, 21535, and part 20812, Alford, VII., VIIL, and XII. For further particulars apply to 7 59 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. CT CHAPMAN, GENERAL House Decorator/ (Next Mr Lublow, Tailor.) CS-^IIA&MATH, Having de- • \j cided to BTART BUSINESS m Aahburton, and being prepared to execute woik iv a Firat-Claas Style at MODERATE PRICES, Solicits a Share of the Public's Patronage. SIGN WRITING A SPECIALTY. CHOICE STOCK OF PAPERHANGING TO SELECT FROM. C. CHAPMAN. O loU Baker Bros. rpURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakannl Road and Casa Streets and at Baker and Browa'a Coaoh Factory, Havelook Street. EVERI REQUISITE SUPPLIED Telephone No. 69. PUBLIC NOTICE. THAT H. C. PERCY HAS REMOVED to those Very Con- venient Premises lately occupied by Mr J. C. Duncan, Tobacconist, situated NEXT DOOR TO HIS OLD SHOP, where he will be p'eaaed to see h : .8 Old Customers. He also notifies that'be has secured the aervicea of MR F . PRICE, who was Hairdresser by Special Appoint- ment to the late Sir William Jervoia and Family, and Lord Onslow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). MR PRICE has had two yeara experience with Messrs G. Douglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Koyal Family), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdressiog Saloon, Dunedia MR PRICE Is the Solo Proprietor of the C/ljlorofornri I-Tn.fr Wash, so wfi'l known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zoaland MR PRICE be : ng THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladies' Hairdressing, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singe*! once a Month, and m case of Ladies' Hair falling or turning prematurely grey, to consult him at once. Ladies Hair DRESSED for Balls, Parties and Weddingr. H. C. PERCY, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET. 5 179 GLIMPSES OF AUSTRALIA. AN ALBUM of 384 Photo Engrav- ings of Scenes, Cities, Industries, and Interesting Phases of A ustra- lian Life, with concise Literary Descriptions. To be completed m TWO VOLUMES, EACH CONTAINING 193 ENGRAVINGS. Cloth Binding, 18 s per Vol. ; Leather Binding, from 3s to 6s per Vol. extra. rpHIS Invaluable Work we are publishing _1_ under the Patronage aud Practical Support of the various Australian Govern- i ments, to whom we are indebted for Photo- graphs and assistance m compilation. Ihe immense advance recently made m the various processes of pictorial reproduc- tion enables us to offer to the Public this Magnificent Album at a price hitherto un- approachable. The Photo-Eugravinga, equal to the original photographs, are printed ou art paper, specially manufactured m England for the purpose, and occupying one side only of each sheet, so that each picture will be available for Framing if desired. A set of Photographs, such as these, would cost probably about "SSO, were they available for purchase ; a larga proportion of them, however, could nob otherwise be obtained, as they are being selected from a collection, comprising many thousands, now m the hands of the publishers, or being taken specially for them. Yet this splendid Album may be obtained by subscribers (it will be issued on Subscription only), for the trifling cost of 15/- PER VOLUME 18/- The reproductions are 9x7, attractively and artistically produced, and include, as well as the older settled parts of the contin- ent and their social life, the newest of the goldnelds, which have of late been attracting the attention of the world. This opportunity is unique for securing :— A Pictorial Record of Sister Colonies. A. Superb Ornament fur every Home. A Oha ruling Souvenir of History and Travel. A Magnificent and Suitable Present for Friends at Home and Abroad. Arrangements have been made with the Ashburto> t Publishing Company, Burnett Street, Ashburton, for Booking Subscriber* and Delivering the Photo-Engravings, m whatever form desired throughout the Ash- burton County. IS" The whole series of 24 parts may be obtained from the Ashburton Publishing Co for 249, or at Is per part, delivered as may be required m any part of the Couuty. Printed and Published by McKEE & Co., 6, Ooitom House Quay, Wellington, N,Z,



1 Public NoTiCESt NOTICE. £]f THE vast ni mbar of Horses and Cattle at present lunning on the Lagmhor Estate without my permission nre not claimed and removed by SATURDAY, July 23, (hey will be impounded. 7 124 G. A. M. BUCKLEY. BESSIE SIMMONDS, TEACHER OF THE VIOLIN AND MUSIC SELLER, BEGS to inform the Inhabitants of Ash- burton and Surrounding Distriots that she has commenced Business m those pre- mises nexb to Mr Seymour, Dentist, and opposite the Ashburton Publishing Company. Piano and Tiolin Music by the latest Mail, also choice Songs to select from. Call and see them. Musioal Instruments, including a splendid line of Violins, very cheap. All Violin Requisites on hand. Any article not m stock will be immediately procured. Violin Strings, etc., best quality, at the lowest prices. Music and Songs by evßry Mail, all being selected by a Connoisseur. Agent for the Celebrated Brinsmead, Oollard and Collard, and Pull and Field's PIANO 3. Cash or time payments. A small live of Stationery and Birthday Cards. VXO JL.IIN T UIXI O2N . BESSIE SIMMONDS having made a life study of the above instrument, Pupils can rely upon being thoroughly taught. I can supply an Efficient Band for Balls, Parties or Oonoerts. Terms on application. Please Note thb Address— BESSIE SIMMONDS, OPPOSITE PUBLISHING COMPANY, 233 BURNETT STREET. iXJT ANTED KNOWN- Ladies' Hose Is, TT Fur Top Kid Gloves Is lid, Towels 4sd, Art Muslin Is lid dozen, Dress Tweeds 9d to Is 3d all wool, Umbrellas Is lid, Corsets Is 9d, at A. O»r's Sale. WANTED KNOWN-50 Ladies' jackets from 7s 9d, 40 Ladies' Capes 8a lid to 2&3, all about half usual price, at A. Orr's Cheap Sale. ~Vjrr ANTED KNOWN— White Quilts 4s T T lid, Flannelettes 2s 9d, 3s 6d, 4s 61, 5; 91 per dosen, L*die»' Fall Nets, all colors, half price, Blankets 8s lid, Fnr Boas at one-third the usual price at Orr's Sale. WANTED KNOWxN— Ladies' Millinery at a great reduction, Ladies' Under- clothing at tremendous reduction*, Silks, Gimp Trimmings at your own price at A. Orr's Sale. ■Wanted Known — f*f\ DOZiN Washing Derby Scuveß, \J\J 6d each or 5 for 2a. Qp* DOZEN Silk Derby Scarves Is, 3 for U O 2i 6J, usual price 2s 6d each. Qrv DOZEN Silk Bows, latest Styles Is OL/ 6d or 3 for 4i. usual price 2s each. Q X DOZ RN Scotch Wool Socks, 3 for 4i, &z) usual price 2 1 6d per pair. lOA DOZEN Full Sized Handkerchiefs JL/£\J 4 for Is, worth 91 o^ch. A. ORB 8 SALE GREAT KELIKQUISHIKG SALE OP BOOTS d SHOES AT McDonald AND McDIARMID'S, JCnst Slreet. rTIHiS great CLEARING SALE is now m full swing. Remember we are disposing of a Manufacturer's and Importer's Stock. A great opportunity such as this seldom cocurs. Take advantage of it at once. The colonial goods are entirely of our own make. The imported goods were landed here at 20 per cent below warehouse prices. Quality of Stock equal to best Christ* ohuroh goods, and prioes 40 to 50 per cent under. McDonald AND MoDIARMID EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. EAWTHORNDEN HIGH SCHOOL FOR GIRLS. BOARDERS AND DAY PUPILSJ Principal .. Mrs DAVID MoKEE. HAWTHORNDEN is Healthily Situated m Upper Fendalton, about four miles from Chriatchurch. Pupils have the advant- age of pure country air. The Grounds are extensive, and contain a Gymnasium and Tennis Lawn; and Riding Lessons can be arranged for under careful supervision. The different subjects are taught bj Trained and Certificated Teaohers ; and special classes are held for the Matriculation and Junior Scholarship Examinations at the University. Further information &b to terms, etc, can be oWitrcd oo ippUofttlon to tho Principal



{ D. THOMAS. • )l ARCADE. c ; — — . a r {SATUBDAY, JULY 23, 1898 2 I\/TR DAVID THOMAS has received i.VJL Instructions from tho Deputy Official 7 Assignee m the estate of Hknry Lkooott to _• Se.i by Public AuctioD, viz, — Guv, Safe, Bicycle, Trap, Harness, Horse, * 74 Empty Drums, Ladders, etc. i Sale at 12 o'clock. "dTthomas, ■ 7 129 Auctioneer. ; Tr"cTd"K ; t have for sale— POTATOES— BIue Derwents, Kidney, and Ireland's Pride (Seed. ) CARROTS, ONIONS. HARNESS of every description, Horee Covers. TEA, Etc. 6152 D. THOMAB. Tenders. TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Ploughing 2500 Acres of Grass Land for Turnips. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 23rd inst., at Noon. Box No. 8. For farther particular*- apply to G. A, M. BUCKLEY, 7 101 Lagmhor. T. Bullock. TO LET, /""lOTPAGE of 4 rooms, Wills street, \_J fronting the Domain, and near the rail- way atation. Apply to T. BULLOOK. TO LET At a Low Rental. /COTTAGE of four Rooms and Scullery, V_y together with two J acre sections front- ing Aliens Road, AUenton. Apply T. BULLOCK, TO LET OR FOR SALE. 1/ A O R E 1/3 /a /* mOG ETHER with Cottage of two Rooms JL and Scullery, fronting North Town Belt, near High School. A low rental will be accepted. If sold easy terms of payment. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE. FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE, together with i Acre, well situated m Hamp- stead. Land of first-olasa quality. Price — £95. Easy terma of payment. T. BULLOCK, FOR STALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. 2 A C R E S (\ ACRES & AND HOUSE ab Trevorton, being Lot 24, fronting Suffolk Street, with well- built dweliing of three rooms. There are often enquiries for properties such as this. Will be sold on exceptionally easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. Friedlanaer Bros., Limited. lIORSE FAIR. WE Shall hold our NEXT HORSE FAIR ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 4, 1898, And are now Booking Entries for same FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 98 Auctioneer. FOR PRIVATE SALE, WE have been instructed by C. M. Brooke to dispose jf, by private treaty,— His well-known residence, now m the occupation of Mrß McOvven ; and situated corner Burnett and William Streets. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. FOR PRIVATE SALE. A GRAND FARM OF 335 AOKES Of Really First-olasa Land, With Large House, Five-stalled Stable and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. Full particulars to intending purchasers on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDERJBROS., Ltd., Stock and Land Agents. •yrjrr c havefok sale— Danish Oats, Long Tartarian Oats, Blaok Tartar Oats, Canadian Oats. All machine dressed and grown iv the Oamaru district. TUSCAN WHEAT, perfectly clean and grown at the Forks. A. GRAND CHANGE. ALSO,— Doublo Machine Dreßsed Ryegrass, Colonial Cowgrass and Red Clover, White Clover, Alsike, Timothy, and Cocksfoot. Theße Seeds are all machine cleaned, of finest quality, and highest germinating power. We are prepared to give our Clients very lowest quotations. Friedlander Bros,, LIMITED- NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS. A DVERTISEMBNTS not exceedinp J\. sixteen words will be charged for the rate of ONE SHILLING CASH, . M be booked the charge will be Two Shillings and Sixpence. Advertisements ooßtmg under five blulHd ga Q»nnob be l)OQk<ja,exaepe



A LECTURE To-morrow (Wednesday J~x. evening by Rev R. Taylor, m th< Wesleyan Schoolroom. Subject : Petei - Mackenzie. All are invited. Admissiot free ; no collection. Commence at 7 30. 7 152 NOTICE.— Poison will be laid on my Section, No 782, Peter Btreet, Fast. — Thomas Bleamon. 7 135 t TTTILLIAM PATTERSON, Orange Hall VV Leesee, has removed to Tuncrerl Street Dining Rooms. Dinners ftom 12 o'clock till 2 p.m. Tta and Coffee at all Q hours. * TT^/INDSOR Magazine for June— ihe 1 VV biggest, brightest, and best; new 3 Btorieß begun m this number. Wiih Nanseu iv the North. Life of Gladstone, by William- ton, just published. As a Man liv> a ; Phillippi, the Guardsman ; Honey of Aloes ; new editions just to hand.— H. M. Jones. FOR BALE, Cheap— Strong Trap; may be used as a brake. Apply Mail 1 Offioe, 7 126 WANTED — One or two Boarderß. Apply Mail Office. 7 125 i WAN 1 ED— Employment at gardening, i eto. ; piecework or contract. For address, apply Offioe of this paper. 7 118 rriO LET — House m Creek road, AUenton, J with a £ aore of garden. Low rent to good tenant.— Apply Offioe of this paper. 7 9IS FOB SALE— Pigeons, best strain m the coloDy. Flown 1122 yards a minute At moderate rates. To be h«d at Pelham Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 10 FOR SALE— lndian Game and Houdana Exhibition birds and for orosa breed- ing purposes. Best table fowla known. — Pelham Yards. WANTED— Grassing for two dry Cowa for nine months. Apply H.W., Offioe of this paper. WELDON'S Ladies' Journals (June), Family Reader, Something to Read, Home Dressmaker, Life of Gladstone, His- tory of the Australian Anglican Chursh, The I Cross and the Spirit, Bible Characters, The ; Cry of the Children, Wooed and Married (Carey), Donevan, We Two (oheap editione), Ihe Mutineer. — H. M. Jones. Funeral Notices. ! wmmmmmmmmmmammmmmmm FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friendß of Mr and Mrs Danibl MoKendry are respectfully informed that the Funeral of their infant daughter, Annie Philemane, will move from their residence, Lyndhurst, on WEDNESDAY, 20th inst., at 1 p.m., for the Catholic Church, Methven, thence to the Methven Cemetery. T. H. UNDRILL k CO., 7 130 Undertakers. I Hanmer and Graves. PRELIMINAKY NOTIUB. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF MERCHANDISE, SEEDS, STORE JPLANT, Etc. WE having decided to relinguiah business m Ashburton, purpose holding a Clearing Sale of Grain, Grass and Clover Seeds, Merchandise, Store Plant, etc., at our West Street Premises, on SATURDAY, JULY 80, 1898, AT IS O'CLOCK. The Stock consists of the following lines, viz:— P.ye Grass, assorted Clovers, assorted Turnip Seed, Wheat, Oats, Peas, Golden Tares, Cape Barley, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Agricultural Salt, Fine Salt, Bock Salt, Machine Oils, Kerosene, Plain and Barbed Wire, Binding Twine, 100 dozen Plough Shares, (Ransome's and Hornsby't), assorted Bizea ; Wire Netting, Pre- served Meats, Potatoes, Tea, Candles, three sets Scales and Weights, large Seed Cleaning Machine, by Andrewes and Beaven, Corn Sacks, Anglo- Continental Superphosphate, Agricul- tural Lime, Bone Dust, Horse, Dray and Harneßs, Horse, Gig and Harness, one black mare, 5 years ; sundry lots Harness. ALSO,— The whole of the Store and Office Plant and Furniture, etc. Terms Cash. Sale at 12 o'clock. HANMER & GRAVES. 8. Hi GRAVES, Liquidator. JOHN R. BLAND, 7 136 Auctioneer. ! ASHBURTON TECHNICAL CLASSES. fIiHE New Term for the Cooking Class JL commences at the Borough School on SATURDAY NEXT, 23rd inßt., at 1.30 P ' mt W. J. SILCOCK, 7 127 Chairman. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. rpENDERS are invited to be senb m nob JL later than THURSDAY, July 28th inst-, for Part Formation of Carter's Terrace and the delivery of 750 yards of Shingle. A. A. FOOKB, 7 135 Clerk Tinwald Town Board. AT THE D.I.C. SALE OF FANCY GOODS, JUST PURCHASED and to be Sold tk whole of a WHOLESALE WAREHOUSEMAN S STOCK, J COMPRISING 160 LOTS, VIZ. I Mirrors, Easel Pictures, Oleographs, Photo Frames, Blotters, Brackets, Trays, Wire Goods, Easels, Brush Racks, Writing-desks, Companions, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Stamp Albums, Brass Goods, Inkstands, Ladies' Bags, Pictures, Scrap-books, Date Racks, Hand Mirrors, &c, &o. EVERYONE should SEE these USEFUL and PRETTY GOODS, which will be ALMOST GIVEN AWAY TO THE PUBLIC. As we have not sufficient Boom to Display theße special lots, they will be put out m wholesale quantities opposite the department usually oooupied by travelling requisites on the ground floor. AT THE AT THE, ' JXI.C. D.I.C. B. HALLENSTEIN, Chairman. E, 0, BROWN, MftQ»gW



g c Synopsis of New Advertisements. Ashburton Technical Classes — New term 8 D Thomas — Sale of bankrupt Btock, Satui 0 day nexb T H Undrill and Co— Funeral notice William Patterson— Dining Rooms m Tat cred Street Section, No 782— Poison laid d H M Jones — New bookß ■• Tinwald Town Board— Tenders 8 Rev R Taylor— Leoture to-morrow nigbl lfc McDonald and McDiarmid— New adve •• tiaemens *> Hanmer and GraveB — Clearing Bale



We beg to notify that we have secured the Sub-Agenoy for the celebrated Massbt- ' Habbis Bicycles. Ladies and Gentlemen a machines up-to-date always m stock. Lowest cash prices or easy terms to suib customers. One good seoond-band bicycle for sale, nearly new. Price, £13 10b j guaranteed.— Craighiad akd Bbbbyman, hA le*drog T*Ueri and Outfitter*, Aibburtoo. ' < T TEA I* pur*