THE TRANSVALL.

President Kruger's Proposals

Mr Schreiner and the Ultlandcrs

United Press Association—By Eleotri^ Telegraph-—Copyright July 11 In the House of Commons Mr Chamberlain, replying to Sir M. Oampbell-Bannerman, said the Trans vaal's proposals were confused, and not entirely understood.

A Renter's message states that 40,000 persona have already signed the Cape petition to the Queen on behalf of the tlitlanders, Pretoria, July 11 The Uitlanders' Council have passed a resolution censuring Mr Schreiner , for approving of plausible reforms, j which are designed to retain the i present unrepresentative system. I

(Received Wakapuaka July 12, 9 5 am, Guardian Offioe, 9 39 a-m) London, July 11

linraense quantities of war stores are being despatched to South Africa. The Admiralty has provisionally secured two steamers, accommodating 1300 troops.

Nationalist members of the House of Commons are protesting against supplies of dumdum bullets beiug sent to South Africa.

The British cruiser Doris and the gunboat Widgeon have arrived at Lorenzo Marques in Delagoa Bay. Capetown, July 11 Hon. Mr Schreiner, Premier, and Mr Hofmrynr, leader of the Afrikander party, htve interviewed Sir Alfred Milner in reference to affairs in the Transvaal. j Pbetoria, July 11

A powder magazine in ISlagatoland exploded, killingfive Boer artillerymen. {Received W&kapuaka July 12, 9 25 a.m, Guardian Office 10 12 a-m) Melbourne, July 12 The commandant suggests that Victoria co-operate with the other colonies in sending a contingent to the Transvaal. Bbisbane, July 12

Besides a detachment of mounted infantry, Government off red a machine gtto section for the Transvaal.

FEDERATION.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Melbourne, July 11 Sir Geo. Turner has opened the Federal campaign. He said that he only consented to the federal capital being fixed in New Sonth Wales on the condition that it should be some time in Melbourne, and he assured New South Wales that Tictoria would stick to her agreement.

{Received Wakapuaka July 12, 9 25 a.m, Guardian Office 10 12 a-m) Melboubnb, July 12 Both Houses have adjourned tiil August 1, pending the Federal referen dum.

THE LATEST.

THE LATEST

(Received Wakapuaka July 12, 9 25a,m, Guardian Office 10«12 a.m) Adelaide, July 12 The excitement over the telfuride find at Wogturpa continues. The claim is changing hands at big prices.

CABLE NEWS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.

London, July 10 Charles Neufeld, the German mer chant who was released at the fail of Ooidarmao, after eleven years' cap tivity, has met his wife in England. July 11 At the international Ohess Tourna ment Lasker was first with 22| points; Janowski, Pillsbury and Maroczv, 18; Schelecter, 17; Blackbourne, 15|; Tscbigorin, 15; Showalter, 12J; Mason, 12. New York, July 11 The American authorities suspended for two year the license of Captain Watkins, of the American liner Paris, which was recently stranded ori the' JJanacleß. * The United. States Government has declined to submit to arbitration the question of compensation in respect of the Austrp-Elqn^arians killed during the etrijje at Ua^elton, Pennsylvania, some time ago, when a sheriffs ofi^cer fired on the strikers. The Govern- j meat had previously disclaimed all j responsibility for the action of the: officers. Ottawa, July 11 Sir Wilfrid Laurier explained that Canada bad disallowed the British Columbia legislation for the exclusion of Japanese, because it was necessary to make sacrifices to maintain the British Japanese Alliance. He indica ted that th^ Government would in ipriaase the bdll-taxon the Chinese. Is ' ' v Rome, July 11

The Volta Memorial Electric Exhibition, at Opmo, has been destroyed by fi>e. .BJany priceless relics of the g|eat physipkt nfere burned. BSLGEADB, July 11

$&. Cfruiteh, Servian Minister at j§t. Petersburg, has been dismissed for complicity ia the attempt qn the life of px King JWfilan.

jVJarti&l law has been proclaimed in Belgrade, where the Radicals are panic* stricken. Melbourne, July 11 A young married woman named Jochinsen, residing at Richmond, killed her infant by cutting its throat with a razor, and then attempted to commit guicide. She is mentally deranged. " "KlwoQiCLiti, July il

The whole of the copper plates, containing about £1000 worth of gold, have been stolen from the Kalgoorlie Mint and Iron King Battery.

OBITUARY.

Death of the fzarewitch.

United Fresa Association—By Eleotllo Tclegra ph—Opy right St. Petersburg, July 11 The Grand Duke George, Ozarewitch of Russia, died suddenly in the Caucasus from hemorrhage of the throat, aged twenty-eight.

Rome, July 10 The death is announced of Signor Constantino Ressman, a member of the Italian Senate, and a former Italian Ambassador in Pnni. The authorities have removed Sign r Keas man's papers, with the obj .01 of [ preventing expected attempts to introduce forged documents com promising Dreyfus.

FRENCH AFFAIRS.

An Orleanist Plot

United Press Association—By Elaotrlo Telegraph—Copyright. Paris, July 11 The Prefect of Police reports that M. Deroulede and many adherents of the Patriots' League of National De fence were implicated in the plot of the Duke of Orleans at the time of M. Lou beta election as President, for which a large amount of money was provided; and further alleges that M. Deroulede received 50,000 francs. |

SHIPPING CASUALTIES.

A Melbourne Steamer Sunk.

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Melbourne, July 11 A serious collision took place in the bay between the steamers Edina and Excelsior. The formur struck amid ships of the Excelsior, which sank iv fifteen minutes. 13oth were crowded with passengers. It is believed that all are safe, though twenty-five were injured by the shock. Dr Wilson, headmaster of the Brighton Presby terian Ladies' Oollegp, was seriously injured by being thrown down the companion way. Tho Edina is leak ing slightly. Adelaide, July 11 News has been received that the lugger Midge, with a crew o f four coloured men, is missing from Port Darwin, and is believed to have foundered in the recent gale.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

FIXTURES : July 13—Bristol, v Gloucestershire. July 17—Manchester, v England (test).

MATCH AGAINST MIDLAND COUNTIES.

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(Received Wakapuaka July 12, 9 10 a.m, Guardian Office, 10 § a m) London, July 11 The weather was showery in the morning but five in the afternoon for the continuation of the match. There was a good attendance Australians' second innings—McLeod 5, Trumble 2, Noble 63, Gregory 7, Trumper 34, Iredale 25, Darling (not out) 25, Kelly (not out) 10, sundries 8 ; total for six wipkets l r/9.

THE FIRST TEST MATCH.

Melbourne, July 11 A letter from the umpire, J. Phillips, with referen c to the first test match, charges Grace with delaying the start of England's second innings fifteen minutes. The stumps were also drawn, by consent, five minutes before time, thus converting a probable win into a draw,

The Pacific Cable.

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Sydney, July 10 The Postmaster-General, in an in terview, said if the present develop ments are based on the old arrange ments, the authorities would be com pelled to construct the Pacific cable in dnplicate to prevent its being at the merqy of the Eastern Extension Com pany. It would probably taka four or five years to construct, and in the mean time, they must make sqepe arrange ment with the Eastern Oompany, whose agreement expires in April next. His opinion on the representation is that the whole committee should consist of nine members, Australia being repre sented in the proportion of four to five. Under the present proposal New Zea land would have a representation equal to about one-third, whilst her atajfe is not nearly as great an that of New South Wales, He estimates the rate, to be profitable, would have to be 4s 6d per word.

FOOTBALL.

United Press Association—By Elootrio Telegraph—Copyright

B^iSßAjp:, July 11 The llnglhh footballers defeated a Mount Morgan team by 29 to 3.

Much interest ia being taken in the return match between the Pirates and Ashburton Football Clubs, which is to be played in the Domain to-morrow. Ac both clubs will be strongly represented, a, dose and exciting game may be expected. It is the intention of the Ashburton Football Club to take up a collection during the game, in aid o! the travelling expenses of aoiae of the members of the team, which are very heavy this season. It being the first occasion this year on which the club has appealed to the public for aesisUnoc, it is to be hoped they will meet with the hearty support the objecb deserves. Play commences at 3.15 p.m. ] The following will represent the Ashbarton j Juniors in their match against Fpringhuro, to be played in the D >main to-morrow, at 1.15 p m. sharp:-G Culverhouße, E Crisp, W Fitzgerald, R Douglas, J Lynskey, T Nolan, R Minnis, A Gates, D Revell, H Hefford, A Thomas, F Thomas, P Qrr, E. Johns, A Ob^ds ; emewenpie'fi—K Childs, T Tait, 3 Stephens/ 0' Willis, W Aqdergop, f Claret

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FRESH SUPPLY of Gregg's Shorth.na Books—ninth edition, Spurgeon's Sermons, Mra Miller'a Cookery Books Gospel Tracts, School Bacs, Strinff B»n! 100 pp. Note Books Id etch, PUin and Crinkled Tissue Paper, MnsioFoHoa, Pw fumery, Children's Toy Books, Opaqm Envelopes; Commercial, School, and General iw2? er7< ~A* H'|WILLUMB» Tmk**



FU X IS AL E— f^_OOU BUILDING SITE fronting Have- X look Street West, being Town Section 1170, containing 1 rood 17 perches, having about two chains frontage. T BULLOCK, WANTED Known-That the Sale of the A*e is now on ati WoRTHCOf E t ASD Heffokd's, Tbe Ootner,



GIGANTIC CLEARING SALE OF DRAPERY & CLOTHING, CROWDS OF CUSTOMERS, GREATER BARGAINS THAN EVER "PVERY ARTICLE IN STOCK MUST POSITIVELY BE SOLD. ALL LINEN TABLING  Qld per yard HEAVY DOUBLE BED SBEETIMG fiS NEW PATTERN CRETONNES 4IS " " LADIES' STRONG CORSETS ... .'.'. ." 2bQ± per" pair LADIES' BLACK OASHMKRE HOSE ... f« per pair LADIES'fI.B. HANDEBROHIEFS '.'.. Is lid perdozen FANCY DRESS BUTTONS (all color.) ... Jj™ ZZ MEN'S TREVESIAN CORD TROUSERS ... . Kg Ud per pair MEN'S COLORED MoLB TROUSERS ... .., §! iiS per pa r MEN'S COLORED FRAME FELT HATS ... ... f s JIJ A. P. WILLIAMSON, TANCRED STREET.



HARDLEY BROS. A RTINWARI fe^lr^i^o^ 68,, t0 feh? Bn Jn w^t of IRONMONGERY, J.X. iii\v\AKJs ( IfNAMELWARE, Etc Note our Prices:— lU'& TraJ e nL kTi' T H 1 Ex^ a Str°^ Baths from3s ' Tin B'lckflt«. »• 2 9d eaS." S?5. J". ?i? k" vf 0I?* 7i 6. d ; Key.to^ Braud 26in Hand Saw., GXJJNW AT KISI>LTCEI> RATES. Singlt Burel Breech Loading, 555; Double Barrel Breeoh Loading, 70?, Pea Rifl •.lß^ KNABIBL GOOD* ALSO IXl&l>lJOJ£t>. Saucepans, BJ, 9J, Is, Is 31; Enamel Ba«i Dß ,. U 61; Enamel Tea Cans, Is 6d j Pie Diehes, 9d, 1?, la 3d. Special Low Prices given for all kicda of Pump Work. hardleTbeos., PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, Em. NOTICE! NOTICE! NOTICE! THAT THE First Stock - Taking Sale IS NCW ON. —(x) •TULY Ist till 3 list A GALA MONTH FOR KEEN BUXEBS. EVERYTHING AT BARGAIN PRICES, A^D NOT OLD STOCK BUT NEW GOODS. VISIT XJS WITHOUT DEI^iVY. NORTH COTE & HEFFORD, " THE CORNER."



FLETCHER BROS-, THE WELL-KNOWN CASH GROCERS, Btiil far a* ay in the lead and others trying to fellow in their footsteps, which we consider is the sincere*! flattery. We brought down fche price* and intend to keep them down, NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. co^fri^SySl1 ** 1? TBB MABK Vhen we isßaed our New Prict list we bnv forTl f V* d°u by u fftr fche larßeßtßeßt Grocepy Trade in Ashburton? Zt B Ji tl P f °a? u ll the^ ome. AnifrioMi, and Continental mark***, and Tettinfonr^ nn yOU **" «***»**■ reived a Price List do aot omit getting one at once as a perusal will repay you. Note a few of the Prices taken indiscriminately from Our LATEST PRICE LIST:- FINEST ROLLER FLOUR (Rollitt's Supreme)-** 5, p« to* Finest Snowdrop Oane Stigar 2£d per lb; 13s 3d per bag with any brand of tet, Ceylon Tea Is 6d per lb by 101b box. Arab Tea SSbs for 5s Bd. Taieri Factory Batter (in lib Pat.) 1. Id per lb. This ii the finest floored Batter in New Zealand. RafimS f2STIS °he7 e 6d P6r lb Vr*mvtd Gvget 8d per lb SwUftSlftiiP? 1111 ej . , DrTibble'HtfirCoco^lOdprtin by tUlim BaC°n per Ib ' W GLOd Sfcfoll« c«ps ««* 3s H Le"t?iVt°U BT* d a°"B^ Lantern UHd «h. Finest Whltn Saw., lit r,  (Oiher store- cbt»ijrp 4s each) I cast iron elbow 39* 6d Kmdly Jrempoiber that these are only a few everyday lines taken from FLETCHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES ASHBURTON AND OBRISTCHDROH.



«H <j B 3 25 a. E i 3- Hd I few I > - 1» w : 25 GO & 8" 8 o rtl OSBOBN COOMBE~~ PIANO TUNER & EXPERT (Late of London), TS NOW in Ashburton, and may be found at the Commercial Hotel, ORDERS may be left) with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at bit Muaio Stsdio, Aroade Chamber*, Athbarton, or at Commercial Hottl. ft 253



MF.SSRS GRANT & MOORE TTAVING PURCHASED THE DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOT AND SHOE Portion of bhe'abore, intend OPENING ON SATURDAY, JULY 1, WJTH A GIGANTIC SALE FOR ONE MONTH ONLY. Every Article {will be Sohn Kegakdless of Cost, fco make room; for large Consignments to arrive early in AugUßb. PAUTICUtABB IN FtTTEBE ADVKRTISeMKNTj GRANT AND MOORE, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOT WAREHOUSE 1 BAUNDE^S BUILDINGS.



-CHANGE OF BUSINESS JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE OF LEEBTON,) TTATING PURCHASED from MR A. LAWBIE the Basincn oondnated by him inSaundW Buildingi, ABhbnrfcoa, intenlg fco|Oiwrry>n lamefta froraJJULYJI, on the following iinee, via:— — FIBST-CLASS GOODS^HLY; — — ATTENTION AND CIYiLIIX — — PEICJBS LOWEST FOR CASH. — JOHN T. COOCH, SAUKDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON.



J. V. DE BEEB "VTEW LINES IN E.P, WARE, DIRECT FROM THE CELEBRATED MANU- j FACTURERS WALKER & HALL, SHEFFIELD. This is the finest quality ENGLISH PLATE, on bard white metal. New Designs in a big range of prices. Inspection Invited. CLOCKS~CLOCKS } CLOCKS, New lines suitable for presentation'from XI to £10, Every time piece regualated and guaranteed. JEWELLERY JEWELLERY Always the largest assortment In Ashbnr ton to choose from. New Goods by every maih RGTHERHAM AND WATERBURY WATCHES A SPECIALTY. lam making a special feature in mu factoring Jewellery to order, being the only PRAOTIOAL Jeweller in the district. Old Jewellery Remade. Watch repairing. Only ; ompetent workmen employed. ; J. V.DE~BEER, > (Late S. Salek) THE LEADING JEWELLER & WATCHMAKER BAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE SALE OF SMITH'S BANKRUPT STOCK IS NOW BEING HELD IN THOSE NEW PREMISES IN TANOAED STREET, Between McConnail and Compton's Stables and the Gas Company's Offiae, —(0) IT WILL PAY YOU TO 00MB A LITTLE OUT OF YOUR WAY TO SECURE fcOME OF THE BARGAINS.



Good Suburban Property, well situated on Winter's Road, Allenton. Healthy locality. PRICE WANTED. g ACRES X mOGETHER with a substantially built X Dwelling House of 5 rooms with Verandah, and Scullery at back; also large Shed, Stable, Trap Shed and other build ings, belonging to Mr George Willere. The reason of his selling is that he has purchased another property. Terme and further particulars on ! application. , T. BULLOCK.



—NOTICE BOON TO THRESHING MILL OWNERS AND OTHERS. THE Allandale Goal Coy., LIMITED, JSHAG POINT. riIHIS COMPANY'S COAL is the BEST J Produced on the Eastern Seaboard, is unrivalled both for Steaming and House hold Purposes, and Highly Beoommended by the Threshing Mjll Owners oi this district, ORDER FRGftSToUR AGENT— JAMES ELLIOTT, ASJEXJ3 U BTON, OR AT THE COMPANY'S MINE.



FJRIDAY, 28th JULY, 1899. CLEARING- SALE OF SUPERIOR DRAUG4T HORSES, IMPLE&JEvTS, Etc, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER Bros, Ltd., have bten favoured with instructions from the Truces in the EeUto of the lute Mb W. H. Magioinness, to sell on the above date AT THE HOMESTEAD, Near Cairnbrap, the f blowing— 1 Q SUPERIOR DRAUGHT MARES L/C AND GELDINGS, all good workers and Btamps, from four to eight years old. 2 D.F. Ploughs, 2 Reapers and Binders, 2 Farm Drays and Frames, Ohaflfoutter and Horsepower, 1 Set SpriDg Trap Harness, Corncru«her, I Waggon, 2 Grass Seed Shippers, and a quantity of Plough, Shaft, and Leading Harness, and Sundries. The Trustees having let the farm for a terns of seven years, all the above are for absolute sale. Sale at 12 o'clock Noon. Luncheon provided. R FRIEDLANDER, 7 72 Auctioneer.



Tl/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd, ixJL (in oonjunctios with Messrs Nicoll 8r05.,) have been favoured with instructions from Henry Zandfk, Esq (who is leaving New Zealand), to sell by Public Auction at nis residence " Streiitz," Burnett Street, all HIS VALUABLE FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, WITHOUT THE SLIGHTEST RESERVE Catalogues can be had on application on and after THURSDAY, July 6. Sale at 11 a.m. sharp. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 Joinb H. F. NICOLL, j Salesmen. 7 29



i FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. THURBDAY7~JULY 20,~7899 GREAT CLEARING SALE OP SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. I Comprising— Drawing Room, Diniog Room and Bed room Suites, Pianos, Oil Painbings, Handsome Side Board, Mirrors, etc. ALSO- Very Handsome PFaston, .Pair of Shet land Ponies arc! Harness, Complete Photographic Camera Outfit by Lancaster, and Phonograph.



FOR THE BOROUGH LOAN TAKES PLACE TO-MORROW, THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1899, At the Borough Qounejl Chambers. NO INCREASE IN RATES. 7 98 BY ORDER.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. I HAVE for Sale 1000 Acres of Good Land, situated within a mile of Lauriston Railway Station. Well watered and fenced. Very little cropping has been done for the last fifteen years. Apply I). THOMAS, 7 67 Ashburton. t-m'ji .., ■ PUBLIC NOTICES TOBBING, PLASTERING, AND BRICK O WORK DONE. Ranges and Coppers set. Orders strictly attended to. Address— Mr f gcno's Cottage, Cor Street, Ashburton, 7102 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. POLL FOX LOAN. "OATEPAYERS are reminded that the POLL



D. THOMAS ARCADE HORSE FAIR. TO-MORROW, TIIUJRSUAY, JULY 13, 1899, TyTY NEXT HORSE FAIR will be held on thej»bove date. ENTRIES ARE NOW BEING TAKEN. D. THOMAS. Auctioneer.



Wanted.



ABSOLUTE ASSURANCE IS ONfi OF THS PERFECT 'INVESTMENTS OFFEBED ByjTHE MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. EXAMPLE of Non-forfeiture Conditions*. At Age 30 next Birthday, tuudei Table C 20, Assurance of iJIOOO will' cost £31 10s per annum for 20 years. In event of discontinuance of payments the,, Policy becomes Paid up for £150 AFTER 3 YEARS. £250 AFTER & YEARS/ £500 AFTER 10 YEARS. And so on. When the 20years' Premiums have been paid, the Assurance is not only Paid up for £1000, but is increased by the Accumulated Bonuses. WALTER SCALES, Superintendent of New Business* HUGO FRIEDLANDER. Diatriob Agent, Ashburton.



AUSTRALIAN ALLIANCE ASSURANCE COMPANY. Head Office : 400 and 402, Collins Strekt, Melbourne. FIRE AND MARINE BRANCH. npHIS ia to notify that Mb Frederick ! Makeig has been appointed Agoni at Aih button lor this Company. J. L. SCARVELL, Chief Agent for Canterbury. Christchuroh, July 11, 1899. f XO4 ST. BTEPH EN'S CHURCH, Ashburton. THE BALM OF WORK In connection with the Minißtering Cnild ren's League and the Young Women's Guild, WILL EE HELD AT THE ORANGE HALL ON TUESDAY, JULY 18, At 2 p.m.



FOE SALE. HAMPSTEAD. % ACRE V 2 GOOD LAND. Well situated corner of Wellington street together with T cottage thereon, and other improvements. Inspection Invited Very easy terms of payment will be accepted. For full particulars apply to T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE. WATERTON. Aboub 3 ACp-S, {J In the township, fronting the main thoroughfare leading to Longbeaoh and adjoining the Wesleyan church j belonging to Mr W. Moses. Price required for this property in fi&s, on very eaßy terms of payment. Suitable site for a house for a family man, as it is situated not far from a school, and in a good locality. T. BULLOCK, j



T. Bullock. | FOR SAIiT ~~ SHEKP COUNTRY. 609 a orbs 609 With Dwelling-house," Stable, etc, thereon and other improvements, being Rural Sections 28968, 29C05, 29188, and others, Westerfield Survey District, belonging to the Qtago and Southland Investment Company. This not having been sold by auction offers are invited for same. Terms and full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK.



I /U NEST Roller Flour, £6 5i per ton ; . Batb Wire, 13* 6d per cwt; No 9 Fencing Wire, Us 61 per cwt; Duchess 'f'ea, 1b 9d per 1b by the tin at Fletcher Bros, Cash Supply Stores. WANTED Known—You can now buy all our well assorted and new Stock at; rtale prices.—NoRTHCOTE AND ! Beffokd. I . , MRS McGRKGOR takes over tho Corner Refreshment Rooms from this d*te, where she will welcome all her friends and Pubic Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit in Stock. t 6 129 HISTORY of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, by Rev. Dickson, 6s 6d ; England's Peril; The Saored City ; A Stray City ; Bible Characters; The Culture of Christian Manhood ; Sheldon's Books, B<i and la 3d ; Teachers' Bibles—-Oxford and Cambridge Editions; Prayer and Hymns ; j Catholic Prayer Books ; Birthday Books.— IT. M. Jones



For Indigestion, the best remedy is undoubtedy Norton* (Smomile Pills They can coufadently be Kcommeoded as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs acting at once m a spl adui tonic and a gentle aperient For neaily 100 j ears they have pro red < nequalled for lud'gestion, Hyspo^ia, sic k Headache and all Liver and fatomach complaints Sold lv bottles, Is l£d, 2s 9d, and lls, by all JUeiijcine vendors throughout the world To the Deaf and those troubled with Noises in the Head or other Aural Troubles, Dr Nicholson, of juondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear | drums, has just issued the 100 th edition of 1 hia illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf ness and Aural Troubles. This book may be had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide ttoad, Wellington, N. 2., on receipt of atampa. Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greatly relieved of hia deafness by Dr Nicholson's system, and takes pleasure in spreading the news of the great specialist in New Zealand. A little book on the cure of Rheumatism, Corpulence Lumbago and miigestion by the same author



Homh Wool Markets* — Prom the Financial Times of M.-.y 20, we take the following:—Wool bcyora appear to have at length realteed that 11 ere is a shortage cf fine wools on the market, and prices during the third series of th > Colonial wool said, which concluded y•■&t<rday, have, rb we recently predicted, considerably advanced. The rise in values was particularly sharp in merinca, which advanced from 20 to 25 per cent, while cro.'»breda participarid in the improvement to the extent of nearly 20 p;r cent kb compared with March quotation-• One of the striking features of iho series hae been the exceedingly handsome profits on resales in London of Colonial pu'chases, the margin between buying and selling pricpe averaging close on 35 per cent in the operator'! favor. Merinca now stand at a high level of va'ue compared with the average of the past en years, but in the opinion of well-known wool brokers present prices are by no means unwarranted. Reports from Australia indi cate that the next wool clip will probably be as short as, if not shorter, than the one now in courae of disposal, and it is, there fore, only reasonable to expect thab the present advance in prices will prove more permanent than on some previous occasions,



lie Only lft<*p«>»t« What Han Ileen It has been demonstrated repeatedly in every Btate in the Union and in many foreign countries that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is a certain preventive and cu,re for crcup. It has become the uniyersal remedy for that disease. M. V- Fisher of Liberty, W, Va-» only repeats what has been said around the globe when he writes % " 1 have used OhamherlaSn's Cough Remedy in my family for several years and always with' perfect success. We believe that it is not only the best cough remedy, but that it is a sure curf for croup. It has saved the lives of our children a number of times," This remedy is for sale by Ashbobton Drug Cq.



ATALA^TA A few only of these renowned Bicycles to be cleared off at $18, with tvelve months written guarantee, REPAIRS of every deaoription by experi enced Mechanics. Piating and Enamelliug. GATES, LOWRY & CO., Burnett Street, And at Cariitohuroh and Timaru..