THE TRANSVAAL.

Mr Chamberlain's Warning.

Opinion m South Africa.

Attitude of the Free State.

Uneasiness at Pretoria.

It Niger's Last Chance.

War Preparations by the Burghers

United Frets Association--By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright

Pretoria, August 29 The authorities here are awaiting a reply from Mr Ohamberlain fco the telegram regarding the five years' fran chise and (he representation of Ou^ landers m the proportion of one-fourth m the Legislature. The telegram does not mention if the reported request regarding the abolition of the suzer ainty has been withdrawn. President Rruger mistrusts the news paper reports of Mr Chamberlain's speech, and awaits direct communi cation before replying ; Mr Reitz thinks Mr Chamberlain is his own mouthpiece atone, atd con siders the situation no worse than it was three weeks ago. Although there i* a danger lest a spark should ignite the magazine, he was hopeful still of a peaceful settlement. Capetown, .August 29 The Progressives here consider Mr Chamber!nin has afforded President Kruger a lasts opportunity to make un hampered concessions. The future is regardid »fc Pretoria with great un eaginees. Johannesburg reports thut the burghers are making preparations for war evory where. In the Legislative Assembly, Sir J. G. Sprigs said that during seven weeks the transit of ammunition to the Transvaal exceeded the quantify for the preceding six months He con tended that Mr Chamberlain'^ speech showed they were on tha brink of war unless Great Britain's rightful demands were conceded. Mr Schreiner replied that he knew there would be no war. He read a telegram wherein Pieaident Steyn, of the Orange Free Statr, denied the intention of the Free State to take up arms unless it was attacked or com pelled to support treaty obligations The telegram created a sensation, owing to the Free State's amity with the Transvaal. Mr Schreiner promised that he would be guided by Sir A. Milner hereafter, adding that the Cape would be neutral m the event of war. London, August 29 A Reuters Capetown telegram says that m replying to Mr Chamberlain's last mailed despatch asking for the appointment of delegates for the purposp of investigating the franchise, Mr Keit? informed Mr Conyngharne Greene that the Transvaal adheres to jts latest offer, and would mi»ke no farther concession. The Morning Post thinks this appa rently refers to the latest offer officially announced, baaed on the seven years' franchise. The Times says that if the Trans vaal's reply is equivalent to a refusal of an inquiry, the sands have almost run out. (Received Wakapu&ka. August 30, 9 15 a.m, Guardian Offica 9 41 a-m) London, August 29 Reitz's declaration that the Trans vaal would make no further concession U declared unofficial. Pretoria, August 29 A heavy load of goods arrived at Utrecht from Volksrusr, a town close to the Natal border, it included 300 Mauser rifles, (Received Wakapuaka August 30, $-10 a m, Gdarpian Office $-40 a.m) Sydney, August 30 Major-sGeneral French, interviewed regarding the Transvaal, said that, judging from the cables, war was in evitable, and it was scarcely probable, if declared, that operations would be oommsDoed till the arrival of the new commander about a fortnight hence. It was not likely that an attack would bo made even then on Transvaal terri tory, pending the arrival of more troops from England and India, the local forces at Natal and the Cape being inadequate to properly support a for ward movement. (Per Moana at Auckland ) San Franoiboo, August 9 At Washington charge* against the in tegrity af President Kruger have been filed with the State Department on behalf of Mr R. E. BrowD, an American cit'zsn, who cltims an indemnity of two million dollars from the Tranav»al Government. Mr Brown avers that tho amount named if 'due to him oh' account, of damages done to his mining fntereatd'in the Transvaal. He alleges that he has been denied justice, and charge* fcrssident Kruger with having deposed tbs Chief Justice of the Republic because he would nob accept Hsrr Kruger'e views of lav m deciding a case involving Mr Brown's interests.

THE UITLANDERS' GRIEVANCE.

MR SEDDON'S VIEWS.

Wbllwgwon, August 29 When Mr Seddon asked leave to-day to lay on the table a paper forwarded by tho p[ftlandera' Association, setting forth their troubles, Mr Metadith interjected—•' What baye we to do with it \ " It was easy to see that Mr Seddon had the House with him when he replied that New Zealand was an integral part of the Empire,' and that any thing affecting Britishers m any part of the world should interest us. Mr Guinness asked whether the House would be given an opportunity of expressing an opinion upon the treatment to whiah the Uitlanders were subjected, and one or two members seemed inclined to make light of the subject; but Mr Seddon, amid •• Hear, hears " from both sides of the House, de« clared that the question certainly ought not to be treated with levity. He went on fco cay that at the present moment) those con trolling the destinies of the Empire must feel that the occasion was a most trying and anxious one. He did not think it well that the House should enter into & discussion on the subject, »s the time was nob oppor tune. It was well known where their sym pathies lay, and if the nectsslty arose it was well known what New Zealand was prepared bo do to maintain the flag and in«i«!j on its being respected.

COMMERCIAL

TEMUKA STOCK MARKET.

Ab the atock sale ati Temuka on Tuesday 3000 sheep and 70 head of oattle weie yarded, with about 150 pigs. Prices were *bout the i*me as last sale. Butchers* Bheep~Oroß«bred eirei, 10s 6d to 13a Id ; joung and small, 12s lid ; freezing sh«ep, 16b 4d. Store hoggets, 12s Id to 12s 4d ; crossbred ewes m lamb, lla Id to 12s Id. Gufctile about the time as praviom lale, Beat

heifers, £5 8s to £512 a 6d. Pig«—Sowe, 4756dt0553j porkers, 36a; itores, 16s to 20s, and up to 33i for good sized onti. Baconers, 40e to 673 6d.

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United Pre3s Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright JJ(R93oived Wakrpuaka Aug. 30,9.15 a.m, Guardian Offioe 9.41 a.m) The Plague. Madrid, August 29 The Spanish Goven:mp>-! bus de manded compensation from iur'ugal for killing a soldier on duty on the sanitary cordon established on the frontier of the two countries to prevent i the spread of the plague. Fatal Building Accident Washington, August 29. The girders of an unfinished roof at the Colosseum, Chicago, fpll, killing fifteen workmen and injuring tw< Iv , others, j

Australin.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapuak* August 30, 9.10 a.m, Guardian Offioe 9.4 C a.m.) The Excelsior. Melbourne, August 30 The marine enquiry found the charge of misconduct against Captain Moore, of the ftxcelsior, sustained, but it did not amount to gross misconduct. Captain Moore was severely repri manded and cautioned, and ordered »o pay the costs of the inquiry. The Chairman of the Court thssente-i from the decisien.

THE WRECK OF THE TEKOA.

Ui)iu«l Pr-'.iS'. Aa»»ci<*Mon—(>y Electrio Tn!car»f■! — Copyrigl I.

(Received Wakapuaka August. 30, 9«15 a-tp, Guardian Office 9 41 a.m) London, August 29 A passing vessel reported sighting the Tekoa's lifeboat floating empty.

Wellington, August 29 It has been ascertained that there were fifty-three persons on board the Tekoa. The whole crew, with one exception, were en gaged m London. The family of at least one member of the Tekon'R crew rebides m Wellington, and its oaee came before the Benevolent Trustees this afternoon It was reported that the wife of one of tha angine-room hands and her two children were m distressing cir cumstances here. The Chairman said that the woman was noder the impression that her hu«baud was drowned, but he thought that there was still hope of the nvsaing men being found. The Chairman said that an effort would be m ule to r nee help for the family outside what could ha given by the Trustees.

The general opinion at Lyttelton respect ing the wreck of the Tekoa is that with tha exception of the men now reported as being saved, the remainder r.f the orew have lost their lives. Statan Island is inhabits only by the lighthouse keepers, and it is probable that information as to the disaster whs signalled to K-me paes'ing steamer, who toi.k the news to Valparaiso, from where it wa telegraphed to London. It is surmised that as only five men are known to bee fe, and as eiich of the boats, if it were possible to lowrr them, would be manned by ten or twe'vo men, the vesßel came to grit f suddenly. The strait separating Staten Island from Tierra del Fuego is ot considerable width, and even sailing vessels frequently pass through it.

THE DREYFUS CASE.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph—Copyright

Received Wakapuaka August 30, 9 15 a.m, Guardian Office 9 41 a m) Paris, August 29 Colonel Oordier, former chief of the Intelligence Department, gave strong evidence ia support of Dreyfus' inno* cence, implicating Eeterhagy and Henry. He declared that General Roget's evidence was fa'se frcn begin ning to end. The newspaper I'Aurore h g pub lished five hundred letters and tele grams showing Esterhazy's movements during 1893 and 1894. They generally confirm the theory of his guilt.

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The rise m the price of wool and the firm si ate of tbe London market will mean in creasing returns of many thousands of pounda for the iturners of Canterbury alone tins year. As a natural consequence, following the advanced cost of the raw material, ail the principal manufacturers of woollen goods have recently issued revised price lilts ahow ing a considerable rise m tbe prices of all Tweeds, Coatings, Vicugnas, &c. Messrs Ckaighead & Berrtman of this town, how ever, with their usual foresight, tool; time by the forelock, and cabled. Some direct early m May for a large ehiprront of the most fashionable Suitings for the approaching Spring season. They also secured }ar^e parcels from the principal New Zealand mills just before the rise, and will give their customer? the full benefit of their timely contracts. Messrs Craighead and Berry man invite an earJy inspection of their New Goods. Their leading line of Men's Suits to measure for £3 10s, made up m their well known atyle and fib, should convince the ost sceptical of their sterling values.



SYNOPSIS OF NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Aahburton Fire Brigade—Special meeting tu»morrow night Micoll Bros—Sale jewellery, etc. M^Kec^ie**! Honda! Lanka Teas O*tes, Lowry, and Co—Bicycle lampß A P Williamson —Business advertisemei % Miss Gfraham--Typewriting, eto Fletcher Bros - Potatoes, eto, for gai§



1899. PLANTING SEASON. 1899 M fa\ Mmmo & Blab's Standard Seeds. FEW EQUAL—BUT NONE BETTER, SOW SEEDS THAT ABE THOROUGHLY RELIABLE & TRUE TON AMW FLETCHER BROS., "fTTC"HOLESALE AND RETAIL AGENTS FOR CANTERBURY. 3d f»Eft PACKET.—TEGETABLE SEEDS. Urn Od PER DOZEN, 60 VARIETIES, INCLUDING ALL THE fOLLOWINCh— Green Windsor Broad Beans Drumhptd Lettnea Harlihgton Windsor Broad Beans Giant Whro Gua Lettuce Thiei's B rder Hero broad Beam Mixed Water Mtlons Canadian w onder Fre^h Beans Fine WHro M:s>ta?d Pale Dan French Beans Brown Gtcbc vh«ion Early Golden Dwarf Buster Beans Brown Spanish s'nion Champion Scarlet Runner Bean Parly "olden Globe Onloa Blood Red Beet; Silver Skin Onon Sagar Beet White Fpanish Onion —" Dwarf Green Curled Borecole Triple Curled Paisley Tall Green Curled Borecole Hollow Crown Parsnip A A \ta'» early White Broccoli William H us m. Pea Carter's Champion Broccoli Rev. Dr. Stuart Pea Canter's Eollpse Broccoli Carter's Stra&»gera Pea Walcheren Broccoli Veitch's Perfection P«« Srrymger's Giant Brussels Sprouts Yorkshire Hero Pea Lnrge York Cabbage Sir Harry Atkinson Pc» > nrield Mai ket Cabbage Iron Bark Pumpkin Keo Dutch Cabbage Large Cheese Pumpkin Blait'e Phenomenal Cabbage Yellow Mammoth Pampkitt Lamb's tailleeb of all Cabbage French Breakfast Raditk Drumhead Savoy Cabbage Long Scarlet Radish Early Short Horn Canoe Mixed Radish Jdines s Scarlet Intermediate Carrot Myafct'e Victoria Rhubtrb Karly London Cauliflower Summer Spinach Walcheren Caulifl ,wer M»x d Varieties Sfuaail Veiloh s Aotumu Giant Caul flawet Lajge Red Tomato Cole's Crystal White Gekry Acme Tomato ' " Cole's Superb Red Celery Karly Snowball Turnip 1 x'ra Curled Crtss White Stone Turnip Long Prickly Cucumber G ldcn Ball Tttrnip Short Prickly Cucumber Laisg's liardt n Swede JStockwood .Ridge Cucumber Cu-tard Vegetable Marrow Japanese Climbing Cucumber Moore's Cream Marrow London Flag Le«k Long Green Vege'able Marrow Giant Mueselburgh Leak ALL THE ABOVE SEEDS AND OTHERS 3d PER PACKS?* OR fis 6d PER DOZEN. '^-^ Id Flower Seeds. Flower Seeds ld# We liave o\er fiOO Packets of Flower Feeds m stock. Id pit Packet. 100 Varieties to choose from. LAST YEAR'S FLOWER SEEDS, 6d PER DOZEN PAOKHTS, \ |Q» , | . .., I|B Bulk' Seeds. Brown Spanibh Onion Seed ... ... 6a 6d per lb »Vl»itf B ljiian d%ru>t ... ... 2s 6d „ „ .Inirob* Scdilet Intprmprliare Cbrrot ... 3a Od „ „ L;'ig R« d Altrtrigham''»rroD ... ... 3d Od „ , t htiily Shurt Horn Cartot ... ... 3s 6d ». tl Long Red Mr»rgr<-ld ... ... 9d per lb Yellow Tai.kard Maugtld ... ... 9d „ „ ••••-.-—- Champ'on Yallow (iiobe Mangold ... ... 9d „ „ Lawn Gmss Becd ... ... ... Is „ tt Gorsebeed .» ... ... 2a6dperlb ETC. LTC. ITC. IXJRNJP^SEED OF ALL KINDS FBOM fed Per lb grov^n m ft^^^^^^^^^^^P ' Kwwnlta Canterbury*- '^^^r^XrAj : l^X^M!^o^^ :^^^ OttOmthatf. SEED POTATOES SPECIALLY GROWN FOR US IN NORTH CANTERBtJRf ExttLY EUBIES 131 b a Is, BEAUTY OF HEBRON lSlb * It. OTHER VARIETIES TO ARBIVE IN A FEW DAYS. A COMPLETE SEED CATALOGUE FREE ON APPLICATION. AN UNIQUE OFFER FOR 1899. A. OIJFJ? OF 1 £10 FOR NOTHING. CLOSES 14bh SEPTEMBER, 1899, Nimmo & Blair's^ Word Competition. H «W MAN*tf WORD'S CAN YOU MAKE OUT OF THE ONE WORD •'PELARGONIUMS'' NIMMO & BLAIR offer to the person sending m the largest number of words the sum of £4 m cash ; to the person sending the second largest number of words the sum of £2 m cash; and to the persons sending the nrxc eight largest number of words we offer to each a collection of " STANDARD " Vegetable and Flower Seeds of the value of 10s , the successful competitors baling the right of making their j> wn selection from their catalogue. ALL that is necessary to compete for the above prizes Is that the competitor shall n8 ;v?8 purchased and paid for a collection of 16 choice varieties of Sjsreet (theii selei tion), price 6s post free. nijEv'lS novel offer will close on the 14th September, 1899, and the results wl^l-b* pablisV*** m the prteci^al papers m Auckland, Wellington, Chiistchurch, Danedin, and Tnv Ti ircareill. WICtA each collection of Sweet Peas a printed slip will be sent oat, bearing ft number a&d the purchaser's name, and it is absolutely necessary that thin be M -1 hirnnd whet^ sending m the list of words. JOHN WIiITE, Etq , Solicitor, President of the Dunedin Horticultural Society, has kindly «olrented to act as judge m this unique competition, and his decision in'every instaru"- 6 w^ he final. IN the event %.^ *wo or more oompetitora having the same number of words, the prizes to which tl'ey are entitled wM be iqually divided between them. NOTE Foreig.n words, obsolete words, and proper noons not allowed and words having different meanings, bufc spelt the same way, must only be used once. Competitors will p.'ease write on one side of the paper only, arrange the words m alphabetical order, amd number each word. to be addressed as follows :— f " WORD COMPETITION,' MESSRS NIMMO & BLAIS, DUNEDIN. FLETCHI^R BROS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON & HIGH STREET, OHRIBTOHOEOm Wholesale ft Retail Agents for Nimmo & Blair's Standard Seeds.



NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD "THE CORNER," BEG to announce to their Customers and Friends generally, that they have opened up a Urge Consignment of NEW SPRING k SUMMER STRAW HATS & MILLINERY REQUIREMENTS, An<| having secured <he services of Mas Truesdam (late with A. and T. Inglis and Mrs Gill, Dunedin), can confidently recommend her talent to their notice, and auerfe that m future their Millinery will be second to none m Ashburton, and already we »aV tm d maDy otderi placed for Spring Mlilinery. Our DRESSMAKING DE PARTMENT is still under the able management of Miss Kkrr, who from the first has delighted our patrons with tit, style, and a well finished dress. We have already landed GENTLEMEN S STRAW HATS ia all styles (nice clean g° %n Genfclemen>a Crush Felt Huts, an<) the Farmer's Hats, tv Black, Tan, and Cuba Shades. Gentlemen's Soabves, Ties, Bows, and Shirts—the largest choice m town. BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS m both English and Colonial makes for Ladies, Misses, Children and Gtntiemen. C OTHING of the best finish, from Keltabl* Colonial Tweeds, all aiade to our own order and selection, We have SJSS CASES of SPRING and (SUMMER GOODB bought to our own Ta'tt just landing at Lyttleton, and expect m a very short period to announce to the Public the date of OUR FIRST SPRING SHOW. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD, CASH DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, " THE CORNER." SHEARMAN BROS. GROCERS, IRONMONGERS, WINS & SPIRIT MERCHANTS. Cheapest and best House m Ashburton. SYSTEM v F BUSINESS;— (1.) BUYIKG AND SELLING FOR OASET. («. ELIING AT THE SMflL 1 EBT POSSIBLE PKOFIT. (3.) MAFjvING ALL GOODS IN PLAIN FIGURES.? (4.)UGIVING THE BEST ATTENTION TO CU6TOM3SRB. (S.) SELLING ONLY RELIABLE GOODS. ALL CORDIALLY INVITED TO INSPECT OUR GOOD 3. NONE PRESSED TO BUY. )EDERS BY POST O l* TELEPHONE DESPATCHED WITH PUNCTUALITY GOODS DELIVERED DAIOY. SHEARMAN BROS., WHOLESALE & RETAIL GROOERS, IRONMONGEF*. BWINK AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, ' MAIiKET ROUSE, BURNETT STRSET, AStt.BUETON Telephone No 63 JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWRIE), SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, AgHBURTON,« T>IGS;;to call attention to the fact that he has now opened op~» i HARDWARE DEPARTMENT In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store» which has been re-fitted, and famished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods m the Department will be marked — CASH PRICES—• m pla j figures. JOHN T. COOCH, ; SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTONL GRANT AND MOORE, SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. DRAPERY DRAPERY DRAPERY CLOTHING CLOTHING CLOTHING BOOTS BOOTS B OOf S mHE UNDERSIGNED HAVE A FRESH AND COMPLETE fil'OOK Ol DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOI3 Which they Offer to the Public at the LOWES! POSSIBLE PKICES OoaßUtent with Honest Trading. All Goods Harked m Plain Figure* INSPECTION INVITED. GRANT AND MOORE. BAUNDERS' BUILDINGS.



AROADE. HORSE FAIR. thubsday; sEPr. 14, — 1899 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will beheld on the above date, EJR WBICH I AM NOW BOOKING KNTRIES. D. THOMAS, 8 58 Auctioneer. c is^i lisj^ssstss: ",■" -t ■! F'rledlanaer Bros.. Limited. MEfIIVEN~~YAKDS." THURSDAY,"AUGUST 31. XTTTE Shall < ffer at the above fixture,— 1 A fiAH forest trees and X\J)\J\J\J SHRUBS, comprising Macrocarpa, Pinus Iniignua, Larch, Lawsoniana, Laurestiuus, Laurels, Matipo, Etc, Etc. Sale at 2 p.m. FRIEDLANDER BROS. LIMITED., 261 R. FRIEDLANDER, Auctioneer. Nicoll Bros. I r" SATUKDAY NEXT, Sept 72. WE H4VE received instructions from Mr 0. Rowland, Wellington, to Sell by Auction, without restr»», at our Rooms on SATURDAY,— A BANKRUPT STOCK OF Jewellery, Cutlery, Electroplate, Clothing and a lot o| useful Homehold arbiolti too Dumerotu to particu!ari«e. i NO BEBEBYE. [ Bale at 12 30 p.m. NICOLL BROS., 292 AnotiooMn. , PUBLIC NOTICE. I 1.0.0.J8^, M.U. ! mHE 26th ANNIYERSARV of the Loyal X Aahburbon Lodge, No; 6003, will be celebrated by holding as "AT HOME" IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL OK THUKSDAY, AUGUteT 31. Enjoyment for all from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Muaio for Dancing by Miss Simmonds' B»nd. Double tickets 3a 6d ; Gentlemen 2« 6d, Ladiea Is ; can be obtained from the follow ing members of the Committee:—Mrssrs J. Tuckib, C. Rkid, H. Thompson, H. McElbba, J. Newman, A. Paterson, J. Patkrson, W. Leggbot, Ci Campbbll, and I J. Nicholas. Refreshments provided, 8 237 ~~ t^luetT""""" FRONT portion of Building at) present occupied by Bank of Auatralaaia ac temporary offices. Bplendid position foy Commiiiion Agent. Apply on the Pr«Jß#«,, Wesfe Street. 8 26i F. $5 SlEEfc. OPENING DAY | OF CYCLING SEASON. T7 OUR Bicycle Beautifully Fnamelled and jL Plated m time for tho Opening Day, from 20s, at GATES, LOWRY * GO'S WORKS, Burnett Street. W. A. Schwartz, Manager, AT MRS AJiCORN'S Stock-taking Sale- Pinafores and Aprom from 9d, Chil dren's Pelisses and Jackets from 3s 6d, ijudiea' Jackets and Capea from 8s; Dress Goods, double width, all wool, from 9d ; Winter Tweeds and Heavy Sergec from Is, Trimmed Millinery half price, Stamped Mount Mellick work reduced 10 per cent, and Crewel Silks 9d per dozen during Bale only.



/CHIMNEY SWEEIiisG.-Jusb arrived K^J from Chriatchurch with a new smd up-to-date machine. Will ewe^p chimneys ad a modeiate charge, leaving no mess behind. All orders promptly atiendel to, m town or country. Apply "Sweep," Office of this pap«r. 3 233 BARRETT BROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of Odd lines, Samples and Remnants, at eptcial prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landiug.—Barrett Bros, "The Hal!," Kast Street, Ashburoou NEW B< OKS.—Maoridom, illustrated, dealing with Maori manneis, nrts, custom*, ceremouiea, and methods of life, 4s 6d, posted 4a lOd ; Practical Irrigation, by John McKeiigue, 7> 61, posted 7b Ilri. Fresh Supply Horner'a and Nister'a Popular Tales. Large Stock of School Books and School Requi?i(os always on hand, —A. Et. Williams, Tuncred Street. BARRETT BROS.~Special Clearance Sale now on. A lot of OJd lines, Samples and Remnant a at- special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Kprini; Goods now landing.—Barrett Bros, "The Hail," Eaßt Street, Ashburton. BARKE L"i~~KROS.' Special Clearance Sale now on. A lob of Odd liver, Samples and Remnants, at special prices to clear, m order to make room for New Spring Goods now landing.—-Barrett Bbos, " 3.'he Hall," East Street, Ashburton. MY TUNKR (Mr Harrow) is now m Ashburton. Orders promptly at tended to. New booke—A son of the sea, Gallantry Bower, Captain Fraeasse, Jeannie Baxter, Australian Sketches, With Kit chener's Army, Windsor Magazines for July, The Willow King, Magazines.—H. M. Jones. FOR RALE, ab Great Reductions—The Whole of Mrs Alcorn's Stock New and Fashionable Capes and Jackets including Kaiapoi—over 100—Dress Good», Flannel ette*, Skirtings, Embroideries, Laces, Veil ings, Millinery, Children's and Ladies' Underclothing, &o. RS McGRKGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of East and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all her friends and Publio Generally. Hob Luncheon Daily from L2to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocos> at, *1! hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit m. Stoyk. MRS R. J-, HUGB[ESr^Certifioated' Ladi^B 1 N,urae, takes m accouche ment £aseß at her residence, Triangle, Ash burton. Every care and attention given. 8 29 ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. A SPECIAL General Meeting of Mem bers of the Brigade will be held TOMORROW Evening, alter the ordinary Praotioe. H. H. FOOKS, B 99 Seoretary MISS GKAHAmT ~ ARCADE CHAMBERS. f*i ENERAL and Legal Copying, Testi \JC monials, Circnl^s, Speciicatronp, and Documents of all descriptions promptly and aaoueately copied on the Typewriter. Agent for Typewriter and supplies. Pupils by special arrangement. 8298 Licensed to sell Stamps* iroirrfirsr" F AM a Purchaser of Canterbury Frozen Meat Company's Shares. 8 111 ALBERT ROBERTS. LATEST ACETYLENE Solar Gas Lamps. 26S EACH. 25s EAOH. OATES ? LOWBY & CO,, ■ BURNETT STREET.



HARDLEY BROS. ARE Offering Special Inducements to those m waab of IRONMONGERY B TIN WAKE, KN AMKLWARE, Em Note oar Prices :— Galvanized Bucket?, now le 4d Extra Strong Baths from 3s ; Tin Buckets, la lid; Travelling I'm Trunk, from 7a 6d ; Ke> s bone Brand 26in Hand Sawe, 2s 9J each ; Suong and Durabie Door Locks, 2s; Alexander's Patent Spirit Stoves reduced to 10s 6d ; Hat and Goat Hooks, 2e 6d per dozen. &TJJS& A.T «KI>LTCEI> RATES. Single B&rrel Breech LcadiDg, 55b ; Double Barrel Breech Loading, 70s, Pe»Jßifle», 12&6 d ENAM.EI-I GOOD?j AL^O REDUCED. Saucepans, BJ, 9i? f le, Is 3d j Fnamel Basins, Is 6d ; Enamel Tea Cans, Is 6d ; Pie Dishes, 9d, Is, la 3d. Special Low Prices given for all kinds of Pump Work. HAEDLE°Y~BROS., PLUMBERS, TINSMITHS, Eta. 11l ■■ — il itnl «IMW——— »"«W"»»»WWIWI»|MM»WI«IMWaBMWMMWMM^MUMUU.__i__L.LtMMW^MMMMI FINAL CLEARANCE FOR TWENTY-ONE DAYS ONLY, DURING which the Whole Stock of DRAPERY and CLOTHING mmt bt Disposed of. I GOuDS AT YOUK OWN PBICES. LOOK AT THESE PRICES s— Roslyn Fingering  2s 61 per lb I Men's Tweed Overcoats «, 20« eaoh White Quilts .. .. 2i lid each I Men's Mackintosh Overcoats .. 21s eaoh Fringe Door Slipi ..  Is each Men's Tweed Suits .. ..21s6d«aoh All Linen Tabling ..  7£J p-r prd Men's White Shirts  ..2s lid each Fusb Dye Navy Serge Ib6(i pfryunl Men's Slk Ties ..  6d each Dress Goods at Half Cost Men's Hats , 1 B eao ij THE ENTIRE STJCK MUST BE SOLD. NO REASONABLE OFFER REFUSED. A. P. WILLIAMSON, TAJNCRED STREET.



WANTED Rnown—That J. Moisok has received a large supply of Winter Boots and Sho9B» They are »\\ o f the best brands and maker*, and never equalled m Ashburton. J.M. being the only practical and experienced Bootmaker m the town, thus gives him superiority and facility to know best what to get. There fore the publio have no need to wonder where to go for reliable Boots and Shoes, Discount for cash as usual. Repairs done ab once. Best Sole Leather used and work manship, ab The Hall, Eait Street.-AaU urton.



WANTED FLOUR Reduced—Rollitt's, Brown's, or Evans';— 2001bs, 14s ; lOOlbs, 7a 6d ; 50lbs, 3s lOd; 25'ba, 2a.—John Qkr & (X ,2 FINEST Blue Derwenb Potatoes 2a 6d per sack, or two bags for 4s 91; Cruihed Oata 4s 6d per sack, Bran 3* 3d, Bed Chaff 91 per bag ; at Fletcher Bros , Cash Supply Stores. FLORA SOAP will cleanse anything! but your Conscience.—John Obr and 8_24 FRESH Eggs 7d per dozen ; Fern Leaf Separator Butter lid per lb at Fletcher Beos, Cash Supply Stores. SEED Wheat, Peas, Qata, Cape Barley, Tares, s>yegr«9R, Cocksfoot, Clovers '% &Uc prime OMone,-£2lbs for Is; Potatoes,' 2a 6d per sack cash, delivered fres.-r; J. Thomas, Havelock Street;