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Some and Foreign.

United PreßS Association— By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyright. Reoeived Wakapuaka, June 25, 11 55a.m, Guardian Office 12.40 p.m. Albion Disaster Inquest. Londos, June 26 At the inquest on the victims of the aocident while witnessing the launch ine of the warship Albion, the evidence ehowed that about 30,000 were pre sent. Thousands of the spectators jeered the police and completely dis regarded their precautionary warnings. Revolutionary Writers Punished. Rome, Juno 26 Three editors of three Milan papers have reoeived heavy sentences ia con- i neotion with the recent revolutionary disturbances m Italy. Anti Semitic Riots. Vienna., June 26 In antiSemilio riots m Galicia six teen Jews were maesaored, and much proptrty looted. j Turkish Imposts. Constantinople, June 26 Serious rioting has occurred m Yemen, a Turkish vilayet m south west Arabia, owing to the exactions of the authorities. Fifteen thousand troopß have been sent to the scene of the outbreak*

Australian

United Preas Association—- By Eleotrio Telegraph— Copyright. Received Wakapuaka June 27, 9.15 a.m, Gttabdiak Office 9.50 a.m. The Collieries Sydney, June 27 A Conference of the representatives of the northern colliery proprietors and the miners held at Newcastle discussed the question of increasing the selling price of coal proportionately with an advance m the hewing rate. Ten pro prietors considered the time had arrived for raising the price to 8s with a hew ing rate of 2a lid. The Conference adjourned for three weeks, to endeavor to arrange an agreement.

Another Tragedy.

Perth, June 27 The bodies of a fireman named Lan caster and his wife were found at Karrakatta with their throats cut, It is supposed the man murdered his wife and then committed suicide.

THE EASTERN SITUATION.

British Claims m China. Foreign Aggression. The Great Trunk Line. United Press Association — By Eleotric Telegraph— Copyrighb Paris, June 24 The Journal dcß Debats states that the reorganisation of the Chinese army is an international duty, and it would be dangerous to entrust it to Great Britain. St. Petersburg, June 24. The Novosti, a local journal, suggests the union of Russia, Germany and France to oppose British claims m China. Tokio, June 24 The Japanese Government has de cided not to resort to a foreign loan until the war indemnity paid by China becomes exhausted. Washington, June 25 The United states Consul at Ohefoo advises the authorities here that Germany claims exclusive railway rights to Shantung, and demands the diversion of the railway from Tientsin to Shanghai. Paris, June 25 News has been received that the natives of Kwang OhaiWan are oppos ing the French, and refuse to sell provisions to the garrison. A native pilot engaged on board a French war- Bhip has been killed. Shanghai, Jane 26 M. Pavloff, the Russian Ambassador m Pekin, m his recent protest against the Hong Kong-Shanghai Bank loan to the Chinese Government for rail way extension, declared that the loan must not be granted under any cir oumstances. London, June 26 Reuter's P«kin correspondent Btates that a difficulty has arisen m connec tion with the negotiations between the French and Belgian Ambassadors and the Chinese Government for the right to construct a railway connec ting Pekin with Lankau, m the Yang-tse-Kiang Valley. China refuses to concede the Belgian demands, urging that, if she yielded, it would place the great trunk line under them- j flaence of France and Russia, a result which would be inimical to Great Britain.

THE FRENCH POLITICAL CRISIS.

United Pres« Awooiation— By Blectrio Telegraph— Copyright Received Wakapuaka June 27, 1.12 p.m, Guaudian Office, 1 40 p.m. Paris, June 26 M. Peytral baa failed to form a Government, and President Faure is now consulting M . Brisson, ex-President oi the Chamber of Deputies.

AUSTRALIAN PARLIAMENTS.

flew Soutli Wales. United Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright Keoeived Wakapuaka June 27, 9 15 a.m, Gvasdian Office 9.50 a.m. Sydney, June 27 Parliament will probably close next week. Mr Reid delivers an interim financial statement on Tuesday.

THE CHURCHES

Wesley an. —The Rev. R. Taylor having j been invited to conduct Sunday's Bervicaa at the Waimate Wesleyan Church, the pastor of that congregation, Rev. 0. Duket. oc . v . pied the Baring Square pulpit on bunon y> morning and evening- At the morm g service an addre»° -was givenpj^tei'66 pfi? es of the Apo^ lo Potej^aMO<pißbleß— preoio 8 J promisee, pr9ttoHifGlood, precious faith! In the evening Mr Dukes delivered a special sermon to young men on " the nobility of Christian service," basing his remarks upon the text— "His work is honorable and glorious"; 'Tdalm ex —3. During the course of his sermon the preaoher emphasised the faefc that the majority of men who were leaders m science, art, literature, and kindred subjeotß were devoted Christiana. A call to young men to take Jesus Christ as their leader, and imitate his example m making the world better for their living m it, oonoluded a thoughtful and earnest sermon. St, Stephen's.— Owing to the wet weather the attendances ou Sunday were small at the 8 30 and 11 o'olock services at St. Stephen's Church. The midday service took the form of a thanksgiving for rain, special hymns and j prayers being used. The Rev. T. A. J Hamilton preached a termon on " rain," the i text being — "If ye walk m my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them ; then I will give you the rain m due season ; and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit." —(Leviticus xxvi— 3 & 4.) There was a good congregation at the evening service. The subjeotof the Bermon was "The lost sheep."-(St. Luke XV— 4-7.) The churoh was lighted throughout with the incandescent burnen, and general approval was expressed •a to the great improvement on the old style. ' Chukoh op the Holy Name. — At the Church of the Holy Name Father Bogue was celebrant and Father Eeogh preaoher, Mrs W. 8. Mitchell, who is leaving Ash« burton, sang Gounod's "Aye Maria" at eleven o'clock mass, and again at vespers. Mva Mitchell, whose membership of the ohoir dates from her iafanoy, will be muoh missed m musical circles, m this town, and 4 her departure will be a distinct loss to the I ohoir of the Holy Name.

Latest Items.

— «. ■ HiotK School. — A notification appearo elsewhere referring to the time for receiving fees m connection with the High School. Football. — The following will represent Ashburton m their match against Geraldine on Thursday at Geraldine :— Full-back— Pritohard j three-quarters— Orr, Wilson, MoTigue j five-eighths— Pilbrow ; half- Purchase ; forwards — Orr, Seymour, Riok man, Hefford, Seldon, Nicoll, IVitchard ; wings— Treaton, Hepburn. Emergencies — Robb, Wilson, Tasker. The team will leave by the express. Those unable to play are requested to inform the captain at once.

The Rotomahana.

United Preßß Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph ■Wellington, Sunday. The Rotomahana was delayed solely by thick weather. Captain Manning could not pick up the land on Friday, and pub the vessel to sea m a south-easterly direction, traversing a zig-zag course all through the night. The weather cleared somewhat yesterday, enabling him to pick up Welling ton Heads. The Takapuna and the Tuta nekai, which were sent to search for the overdue vessel, and render assistance m case she had broken down, returned to port early I yesterday evening.

COMMERCIAL.

United Press Association — By Electrio Telegraph — Copyright. LoNDON,»June 24 The English wheat market is quiet and inclined to weakness ; the Continental is steady, and the American ia changing a little for the better. Russian cargoes 363. London quotation for hard Duluth 39j.

ASHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmera' Co-operative Association oi Canter bury, Ltd, quote as followß on June 27 : — ' Wheat— i Prime milling Pearl nominally .„ 4i 9i i „ „ Tuscan... 4<B<l „ „ Hunter's 4a 6d Seed wheat 3d per bushel above mill ing quota tions i Seconds, clean ... 3a Id to 3a 3d Oatß— Dana 2s 9d Good etout feed ... 2a 8d to 2s lQd Tartars 3s Danish 2a 9d Canadians (seed) , 3a Peas — Prussian blues ... 4s 6d Partridge ... 3s 3d Ryegrass— Farmers' lines 3s 6d Chaff— Good oatsheaf ... 80s, Backs extra Potutoea ,„ ... ... 120s, saoka extra The above are selling price afa Ashburton.

HAVELOCK STREET MART.

Mr Henry Stephenson reports on his weekly sale as follows:— Owing to the very wet weather the Bale on Saturday was any thing but brisk. There waa nothing m the way of live stock. Potatoes were down m values, prices ruling from 7a 6d to 9i 6d per eaok, onions lid and 21 per lb, swedes 33 per sack, oar rota 2s 9d and 3s, seconds wheat 13s and 14i, dead pork 3|d per lb ; harness and snndries as usual. I held a large clear ing sale on Thursday last at Winwood Orchard, Mount Somers, for Mr Monson, and despite the terrible weather experienced had a really good sale. Following aye some of the prices : — Yearlings 16a 6d, two-year-old heifera £1 17s 6d, cows to calve early £3 15s, £3 7s 6d, £3, £5, dry cows £1 ss, pigs £1 83 each, horses £10, £5, hay rake £2 10a, trap £8, harness £2 153, cream separator £3. A stack of hay, barb wire, hurdle 3, and a whole hoab of furniture and sundries Bold remarkably well. A line of sheep were started for the sale, bub had to be turned back again on account of the bad weather and flooded state of the river*

SHOCKING AFFAIR.

m ' United Press Association— By Electric Telegraph Auckland, June 27. A little girl of 3yearawaßmurdered on Satur day at Pakauwahi, near Kaikhe. Her throat Wiß cut with a knife, and the wound after wards hacked with a tomahawk. The child's mother, Amy Stewart, wag arrested yesterday for the murder. Trouble and poverty are Buppoaed to have completely unhinged the mother's mind.

News m Brief.

Messrs W. H. Collins and Co, announce that they are now landing a large shiptnenb of Beaaoned timber. They also stiongly recommend, and solicit a trial. The result of the competition instituted by the New Zealand Clothing Factory is publish ed m another column. The oompany offered £25 to the competitor whose estimate of the 1 number of visitors to the Duuedin Exhibition came neareßt the correct figures. Mr E, W. Wilson, Stratford., is- the winner with 103,576, the actual number being 103,539— a close estimate indeed.

BAIL WAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburfcon FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m. ■ aad 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed- / nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves , at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North j every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) ' and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m , and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leave Methven at the following times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays ; 10.30 Fridays 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. Trains leave Aahburton FOR THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12 53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thuredaja, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave 3 for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m Aahburton at 9.45 a.m.

THE ASHBOB2ON GrOARDIAN * MONDAY, JGNEJ 27, 159 b.



SEEDS. SEEDS. SEEDS. FLETCHER BROS. TTATfI JUST RECEIVED their New Season's Stock of NIMMO <fc BLAIR'S STANDARD VEGETABLE SEEDS. During last Season we Sold nearly 20,000 Packets of KIMMO & BLAIR'S SEEDS, and m nearly every instance they have given every satisfaction, 3 <TCt£ ET - veqetableJeeds. "Sftss?* INCLUDING THE FOLLOW NG :- V\ illiam Hnrat Peaa Curled Cress Silver Beet Little Gem Long Prickly Cuoumber Green and Broad Windsor I tarter s Stratagem Stookwood Ridge Seani American Wonder White Stone Turnip Early Short Horn Carrot Yorkshire Hero Early Snowball Turnip Soarlet Intermediate Mußselburgh Leek Golden Ball Turnip Brown Bpanish Onion -Orombead Lettuce Large Early York Cabbage White Spanish Onion All-the year, round Lettuce Drumhead Brown Globe Onion * 6 fi» White Co. 'b Lettuce Coco»nnt James' Keeping Onion Cole'a Cryatal White Enfield Market, etc, eto. Hollow Crown Paranip Celery Covent Garden Leek Long Scarlet Radish Laings Garden Swede, Mixed Raddiab, Tomato, Marrow, Pumkin, eto. eto. CATALOGUE OF NOVELTIES FREE ON APPLICATION. Provision Department & Table Delicacies. FINEST STIRLING FAOTORY CHEESE. Thia Cheese haa taken Pinfc Priw wherever ahown. | inest Akaroa Cheese lib tina Pionio and Camp Piei (very taity) Lewiß Mild Cured Baoon Sardinea m Tomato Sauca Lewis 1 Smoked and Pale BftCQQ 21b tin? Duck and Green Peaa Refined Lard m Bladders lib tina Roaat Duok Genuine German Sausages?. lib tina Roast Gooae lib tins German Sftusagea (a real delioaoy) 21b tins Tart Fruits, viz— Apricots, Pharai lib tina Iriah Sausages and Gooseberries lib and 21b tins Sheep Tongues Em, Et«, Em, China & Earthenware Department. WE HAVR JUST RECEIVED, per S.B. Matatua and S.S. Delphio, 8 Crates and Hogsheadß of Fancy Chiua and Earthenware, from some of the best Potteries m Eng- land. Doultan, Feilding, Grimwade Bros, Ford and Sons, and Booth's, whose names ? speak for the quality of the Goods. THESE ARE A FJDW OF THE GOOD 3 WS ARE NOW OPENING UP:— JBP* 50 Bedroom Sets, from the plain printed (to suit the most economical) to the most gorgeously hand-painted by the guest artists m Staffordshire. 35 Cheese Stands, hand-painted and stippled with burnished gold. 120 Beta Jugs, from the cheapest to the fineac decorated. 10 highly-decorated Tea Sets. 10 Japanese Afternoon Tea Sets* 200 dozen Pheasants Plates, 15 dozen Pheasants Meat Dishes, 3 dozen Pheasantß Vege- table Dashes, 100 dozgti tflue, and maroon Bind and Line Plates, 10 dozsn blue and maroon Band and Lirife-JfeafcJDiahes, ljdr zen blue andmarooo Band and Line Vegetable Dishes, 10 dozen PtfUtog B£w!s, 10 dozen printed Basins, all aiz >b, 15 doz m Teapots, Brown, Jet and Ivqufy, 1 dqfc ?n B:i con Dißhes, highly decorated, 2 dozen Bread Trays, round and oval, &^Dinner&ets, 54 pieces, 50 dozan white and gold Cups and Saucers, 50 dozen celeßtoJtnd pinltfand 3 gold line Caps and Saucers, 25 dozan Willow pattern Cups apd S iUjglra, 200 djllen various printed Cups and Sauoera. WjiHAjE also a la&e quantity of Fancy Lines m Decorated Gfaina and Earthen- & wafie^ tuiCable for Wedaing Presents, etc. Do not forget to give us a call if yon are m •m w^ffit of anything at »l@n the Pottery Line, as we hold by far the largest stock m Ash- |yErarton, ana baying dwect from the manufacturers we are enabled to sell at almost kr Wholesale Pricjis. MiETCHER BROS., Jf CASH SUPPLY STOEES, Jfast"Street, ABhburton, and High Street, C bristchurch; X J£R AORDINARY SPECIAL CASH PURCHASE. BLACK and Navy Serges and Fancy Costume Clolhs, la 9d, 2s 3d, 2a 9J, bought to sell at Is, Is 3d, Is 9d. Black and Colored Melton Cloths, 2s 3d, 2d lid, bought to cell at Is 6d, la lid Black Cashmeres, la 9d, bought to sell at , «. ... la 3d Black and Colored Velveteens, 1« 9d, bought to sell at „ Is 4d Ladies' Macintoshes, all sizes, 22a 6 !, 233 6d, 25s 6d, bought to sell at 12s 6d Ladies' Jackets, all eizes, 14s 6d, 15s 6d, 16s 6d, bought to sell »t , B<j 6d 32in Striped Flunelette, s^d, bought to sell at ... .« ... .„ 3id Striped Turkish Towels, lOJd, bought to sell at «. ,„ ... ,„ 6£d Union Shirtingß, Is, bought to Bell at ' ... M , iv 4- 7^d Boxes of 2 dozen Safety Pins, 4£d, bought to sell at 3d IN OoDJunotion with the above Special Prices we offer to m.\ke (m onr beat style and finish) Costumes from Cloth specially designed for Coat) and Skirt), for 3OS complete. MITCHELL & TURNER. THE CHRISTCHUUCH MEAT COMPANY, LTD. FREEZING WORKS: ISLINGTON &_ TIMARU. The Bona-Fide Farmers' Company. :o: In Contradiction to Statements made the OHRIBTCHURCS MEAT COMPAKYj LIMITED, claim to be the Canterbury Farmers 9 Freezing Company. BECAUSE :~Tfc has the largest nun- Bl CAUSE:— It undertakes the control ber of Canterbury Farmers a9 . of shipments and supervises tire Bhareh.'lders. eales m Lonion by a paid servant BECAUSE : -Ifc has the greatest amount of the Company without extra of Canterbury Farmers' capital. charge. BECAUSE:- It makes no distinction BECAUSE : -It obtains orders In between large Farmers and smali London, and buys from tft^il-who Farmers. want to end their risk on 'the farm BECAUSE :— lt does not reserve space or m the works. . . - for any particular Clients. BECAUSE :— lt Frecz sat the loweafc BECAUSE ; — lt provides freozing space rates charged by any Company. at all times for Farmers. BECAUSE :— 'J he Company i - run for BECAUSE:— Ifc gives all Farmers the the benefit of no particular. Client, pame privileges. but for the benefit of the Share* BECAUSE : — lt does nob ask any Farmer holders and the Farmers of Canter* to enter into obligations or guaran- bury as a whole. tees. BEOAUSK :— The Company oaa afford BECAUSE :— lt has never imposed a to freeze cheaper than any other penalty on Farmers for not filliDg Company. ™ f? acp en ? a B ed - BECAUSE: -It is the only Company BECAUSE :— lt is the only Company th&b has developed the Frozen that provides for the requirements Meat Industry m all ita brauchea <-f all Farmers m all circumstanoes. BECAUSE : -It is the Christohoroh BECAUSE:— It provides Freezing space Meat Company that haa taken atallbimes for those who wish to steps to> gtepteofc ■ the industry not run the rlek of the London Market. only m cWtJdlony, butin London BECAUSE.— -3 6 allows Farmers complete BECAUSE :— lt i 8 the intention of the freedom m tha disposal of th?lr < Company to^oototinue its efforti. o™n»™™ and T BklßS '. J ; J J fiwti to^plaoe the Frcaan Meit BECAUSE :~ It provldea a market for Trade on a permanent and certain both meat and skins to tfarmera basis, and> red^p© chargea. who wiefc to T BR*4t^in?i9k|atlh9 /" - '/^S"" : - a m JFwwwi * ■ =.- . . - »»,^f «ff



'• TIMBER! TIMBER! TIMBER! . TTTE ARE NOW LANDING EX GISBORNE FROM THAMES 40,000 FEET OF SEASONED FLOORING, MATCHMNING, AND SHELVING OF SPLENDID QUALITY, AND READY FOR USE. COAL. COAL. COAL. SHAG POINT COAL. THERE has been a greab rash for this Coal, aad without donbt) it la the Best and J Cheapest Coal m the Market. W. H. COLLINS & CO. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, COAL & TIMBER MERCHANTS. Agents For — Royal Inßuranoe Company Ltd, „ Shag Point Coal Company. „ TVeatport Coal Company, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. H. M. JONES. — ( X) — STATIONERY. "I f\ CASES of General Stationery now Landing from London. QAA AAA ENVELOPES, Various Sizoa>nd Qualities. LEATHER GOODS. LATEST BOOKS AND MAGAZINES BY EVERY MAIL. School Committees supplied with all School Requisites, Ink (m dranghb', Nigerlne (cheap), Foolaoap^Drawing Paper ; Exercise, Copy and Reading« Books. jfjjf *. FOOTBALL, TENNIS, GOLF, HOCKEY, AND CpOSMING| MATERIALS. # Jf DT A \TAO GREAT REDUQjETONSt for ,QaSH,"this MonthJ^prior (• X Xi\.lN WO. Stocki^king.^^ 1' .<& r\T>r* A \TQ TWQ^IpEC[AL LlfESjßargains for (Cash, this Month VjiA/ljrii-iM D • prior |o Stooktakijg. ; f rVXTf^T TCpCjf LASSfEB?AND GENTLEMEN'S. Very, low riowjfror, V»^ X v^JLJ Hi^»"" ' JvMs'E^ thiß month, prior to Stocktaking. M.■ Jf / M) I JK 0 rf LiL T IJT G L I BRA R V ,°§ jF Jf Friedlanaer Bros., United j JfWd OSBORN CQ(J|[B.Pj|^ MASSEY^HAKRjiio jp J piano tuner & Ejl^RTJjjr ft 'A 1 t^L-f ' 1 1*\ /")*«// (L&te of London.^ vj|r if %J^ f -TTISITS Ashburton and surroDnding //AWfJ f y Distric^s on Mj^DAY next, July £ SPRING TOOTH OULTI VA#)R. for his usual tu«Wr4|ndr .\Jgis j ORD'ERSf m(»T^be left wibh^PK'R Machine U very simple iafcon- 5^* L VC^*3J £I^®^™° JL atruction, and being corii^aedjhiefly S Sffo A^ggton. of Steel, is light iv appearance, »nd .lfw"J .J&*' "he Harris 'j»ill andj ' SALE. Seeding Machine jjerfptaia a *Jj!^iWi| e rakl *MP j^F^ It is used for light|ji^Mva^ng. J^^ It is used for Weeding stumer fallows. CLEARING LINES It will sow any kind of grain broadcas . It will sow any k|jnd of grain m drills^ fr'fnry TTTL^ IT7"T^ T^T/" It is the only roliar bearing grain, dj^ I H IS VV l^i Hi IX on the marke|. - L " L " LXX; V* -»-'-»-*-"^.» The Maesey-Harrfs CombinedJ^^ain an d " Fertiliser Drill and Spring Toosf Cultivator haa been designed with the^iew of special At 1 L ' aseß kerosene adaptation to the conditions of climate, Boil, and fertilisers peculiar to these oolonieß, and 50 dozen Lamp Globea and Chimneyß is the only Drill imported that is built l Case Lamps (assorted) specially to meet the requirements of the 16 cwt. New Washing Extract Australasian trade. 25 Boxes Candlea ■ ' ' 1 Cask Each of Flour of Sulphur, This Machine is now on view at our West Ground Borax, Ground Saltpetre, and Street premises, and public Trials will be Ground Alum, held shortly. 1 Case Enamelled Ware FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limitbd] \ , Oaß^ m f. ri ° a °? utter PP ea _ . 1 Cask English China, including Cupa and Saucers, Plates, Milka, Creams, Sugars, FOR PRIVATE SALE. 3 Crates English Earthenware, including — — Tea, Breakfast, and Dinner Ware, Table A GRAND FARM OF Jugs, Cheese Stands, Teapots, Toilet Ware, etc. 335. AOBES Also a Full Assortment of Table and Pocket Cutlery, Nickel Spoons and Of Really First-elaas Land, . Forks, Electroplate, etc. , With^Large House, Five-stalled: Stable SOLE AGENTS IN ASHBURTON and Loose Box, Cow Yards and Shed, Dairy and Piggery. FOR Full particulars to intending purchaser! .„„_„ _ __._._.„._._,._, on application to DE LIOIO OS MAZ AWATTEE ,MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd., TPAW ;. Stoot and Land Agents. WE HAYB FOB SALB— MAObINB DEESSED CARSON & CO., Tl^r»«l HrTK/^rk4- Grocers and Ironmongers, Tea Merohantß JC©B»rl W JlGat, and Blenders. -|-^^-|-^ QT? T7 T^ TANCRED STREET, AND ARCADE, JbUJti OJJiJCiU. ASHBURTON. Grown by E. HEftRING, Esq., o! ALPOHD STATION. True to name, an excellent! yielding UNPARALLELED Wheat, and a Grand Change. Friedlander Bros., CHEAP SALE LIMITED: _ O3F / ASHBTJBTON T^p.p^y POULTRY, piGEON, & /CANARY U £\,J\ X ijiiX X 9 SHOW. CLOTHING, JULY Ist d 2nd, 1898.\ AND _ BOOTS, GRAND DOLL SHOW— Beat Dressed Doll. First Prize, 15s ; Second Prize, 10s ; WYD nwi? U/rrwrrnn Third Prize, sa. No Entrance Fee. First FOR ONE MONTH. Prize to become the Society's property and to be sold by Auction. eac^Xitt^bor 1 ??^^ B '^ EVERY ARTICLE MARKED 13 at Miss Sheehan's, Messrs T. H. Undrill „ _._ . __ __ _„ & Co's, and Mr H. O. Sheimpton's. GREATLY REDUCED. CHEAP SALE of Clothing, Drapery, Bootß, &o, now on for Fourteen Day* A TkT f\ T> TJT TT/ f\ 13 T> previoua to Stock-taking. Goods best AIM jUJAiJU VV UMMi guilty > prioii rlglit.— A, Uwfi«si 6 1»5 w ' . --■'■■■■.'....'■'.-,



(CHURCH SERVICES. — QT, STEPHEN'S CHUROB j O Aahburton. ! WEDNESDAY— St. Peter's Day.— Hoi I Communion, 7.30 a.m. ; G.F.S., 7.3 p m. FRIDAY— Short Service, 7.30 p.m. Choir Practice, 8 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. (3rd July.) 11 a.m. — Morning Prayer and Holy Com munion. 3 p.m.— Greenstreet-—Rev. T? A. Hamil ton. 3 p.m.— Dromore— Mr T. Gatea. 6.3o— Evening Prayer. REV. T. A. HAMILTON. Friedlander Bros., Limited. A NICE LITTLE HOMESTEAD AT MEIHVEN. , I\/TESSRS FRIEDLANDERBROS., Ltd., -LYA have received instructions from Mrs G. Pooook to cell by Publio Auction on THURSDAY, JUNE 30, 1898, AT THE METHVEN SALEYARDS, Her little Property situated at Methven, close to the Public Bchool, and containing 19 acrea and 36 perches. All fenced. The improvements oonsisb of a six-roomed House with Soullery, Wash-houße, and large Shed with iron roof, and other outbuildings. Full particulars at Sale or on application to MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros, Ltd., R. FRIEDLANDER, 6 35 Auctioneer. D. THOMAS. A B 0 A D E. X HAVE FOR SALE— POTATOES— BIue Dements, Kidney, and Ireland's Pride (Seed.) CARROTS, ONIONS. HARNESS of every description, Horse Covers. TEA, Etc. | 6 152 D. TROMAB. ARCADE HORSE^ FAIR. THURSDAY, JQLY 14 MY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, for which I am now Booking Entries. D. THOMAS, 6 119 Auctioneer. t Tenders. Publ c Notices. ' NOTICE. Mrs KNIGHT, SECOND HAND DEALER, WAKANUI ROAD, WISHES to thank the public for the liberal patronage received by her m the past, and she takes this opportunity of informing the public that she has disposed of her business to Mrs Mary Ann Robin* son, for whom she solicits a continuance of the awpporC Accorded to her. M. A. KNIGHT. IN reference to the above I wish to Bay that my best endeavors will be used to follow m the steps of my predecessor. MARY ANN ROBINSON. I HAVE For Sale, 1 Acre first-olass Land with 6-roomed House, good Stable and Trap Shed, near Wakanui Road, very suitable for Contractor or carrier. TO LET. —Me W. S. Mitchell's Eligi- ble Residence with £ Acre of Land, and Good Stable, Weab Side of Railway, near Alford Forest Road. FOR SALE, on West Belt, 1 Acre of Land well fenced, fine site for dwelling. I HAVE Buyer for Section, Wakamtf Road East, near Belt preferred. f}~i AA A to Lend on Town or country (SbIUUU Property. APPLY— H. W. BARRETT, Arcabe. 6 211 New Goods. .New Goods, WHILE thanking pur numerous Patronß for past favors, we beg to intimate that we are opening up every week large and ohoioe selections of BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPEKS at prices cheaper than ever, and value unsurpassed. Ladieß' New German Slippers. Ladiea' New Felt Slippers. Ladies' New Carpet Slippers. Ladies' New Walking Slippers. Ladies' New Walking Bootß. Children's New Warm Slippers. Children's New Strap Shoe 3. Gentlemen's Crop Cookhama, hand sewn, splendid fitting, Gentlemen's Horseskin Walking Boofcp, Gentleman's Gum Boots. GENTLEMEN'S WARM SLIPPERS,? Etc, Etoj McDonald & McDIARMID, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. Smoke Now Venus*



fm—mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm m Wanted WANTED — Tenders for deepening creek at Willowby.— Foo*9 & Son. 6 215 WANTED KNOWN—AH Wool Serge dress length 8s lid, or costumes made complete for 22a 6d. — Ash burton Drapery Company. 6 216 FOR SALE.— Sheep Dog; well trained with cheep. Apply Ofiioe of this Paper. 6 220 WANTED— Competent and Sober En- gine Driver, to start work to-morrow morning. Apply Thomas Bbadford, Alford Forest Road. 6 222 FOB SALE— Pigeons, best Btrain m the colony. Blown 1122 yards a minute. Ab moderate rates. To be had at Pelham Poultry Yards, Ashburton. 6 102 Ofif\f\ """^ Have this Special Sum to ! (gfc) l_t \l\ I*. Lend on Freehold Security. G. W. PorKell, Solicitor, Montgomery's Buildings. 6 178 RS ALCORN ia offering the balance of her Trimmed Millinery at about half price. Nineteen Children's Tunics. Samples just bought at a large discount, at) and below Wholesale Price, from 4s lid to 18s. Also a nice lot of Capes from 12 3 to 60s. 6 210 MRS ALCORN ia selling Tweed, Serge, and Fancy Dress Goods, Flan- nellettes, L^di s' Macintoshes, Jackets, Kaia- poiCapea, Furs, Knitted Combinations, etc., all at Great Reductions, previous to stock- taking. Under Clothing (own make) a specialty. Dressmaking as usual. 6. 209 WANTED Known— That J. Wilson, Painter, &c, corner of Arcade and Burnett street, has bought a large amount of Artist Materials from a Bankrupt Firm at a very low price, and intends giving the Publio the benefit of the purchase by giving a big Discount for Cash. Call and inspect. Opal Glass out to any size. Canvas stretchers, Academy Boards, Oils, Colors, &o. Both Water and Oil Colors kept m stock. 6 207 WINDSOR Magazine for May. Ten Cases New Stationery from London Houses now opening up. Account Books, Ledgers, Cash Books, Day Books, Letter Books, Note Papers, Envelopes, Bill Heads and Will Forms. Stamp and Scrap Albums — H. M. Jones. Public Notices. DON'T MISS MR KNOIT'S LECTURE on Nansen'a "Farthest North," with 50 Lantern slides; oxy-eiher light. Well worth seeing. Gramaphone at intervals. WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, Orange Hall, at 7 30. 'Admission — la, Children half-price. Fami- lies admitted less. 6 213 THE CANIERBURY FROZEN MBAT& DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORi" Company, LIMITJBD. Extension of time for Applications for Shares. ALL Applications must be m my hands no 6 later than July 6. 6 217 ALBERT ROBtiKTS, Secretary. "tenders. WANTED-Tenders for PLOUGHING, discing, & harrowing about 400 Acres Turnip and Grass Land on South Hinds. Horse Feed supplied if required. DONALD FRASER, 6 221 Shepherd's Bush. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. NOTICE. FTIHE time for receiving feeß for the Second JL Term, 1898, less allowance, expires on THURSDAY, the 30th June, 1898 CHARLEi BRADDELL, 6 219 Secretary. TINWALD TOWN BOARD. IN Pursuance of the Town Districts Act, 1881, section' 37, public notice is hereby given that it is the intention of the Tinwald Town Board at its next meeting, to be held on JULY 11. 1898, to Strike and Levy a GENERAL RATE of | of a penny m the £ on the Rateable Value of the Rateable Properties within the Tinwald Town Dis- trict, for the period commencing on the First Day of APRIL, 1898, and ending on the Thirty-First Day* of MARCH, 1899, payable m one sum on the 26th day of JULY, 189 J. And that the Bite Book is open for inspection at the offices of Messrs Fooks and Son, Bullock's Arcade, ABubu» ton. O. E. FOOKS & SON. 6 214 Clerks to the Tinwald Town Board 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 pleased to see his Old Customers. He also notifies that he haß, Beoured the services of MR F;. PRICE, who was Hairdresser by. Special Appoint- ment to the late Sir William Jervoia and Family, and Lord Onßlow and Family (late Governor of New Zealand). §£ MR PRICE has had two years experience with Messrs G. Douglas & Co., Bond Street, London (Hairdressers to the Royal Family), and two years with Mons. Caumont, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, also as Proprietor of the Grand Hotel Hairdreasing Saloon, Dunedin, MR PRICE ia the Sole Proprietor of the Chloroform Hair Wash, co well known m Melbourne, Sydney, and New Zealand. MR PRICE being THOROUGHLY CONVERSANT m Ladiea' Hairdressing, strongly advises Ladies and Children to have their Hair Singed once a Month, and m case of Ladiea' Hair falling or turning prematurely grey, to consult him at once. Ladies Hair DRESSED Us, Parties', and Weddings. H. C. PERCY, I HAIRDRESSER ft TOBACCONIST, EAST STREET,



Synopsis or New advmrtisbmhnts. Freezing Company — Extension of time for receiving shares New Zealand Clothing Factory—Notice re guessing competition Wanted — Engine driver Mra Knight — Business notice Donald Frazer— Tenders. High School— Notioe re fees. For Sale— Sheep Dog. tFlnwald Town Board— Rate notice Jfooka and Son— Tender* Prapwy Company—Wool Sergei



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