CRICKET.

(THE AUSTRALIAN TE4M IN KNGL.\ND.

FIXTURES; August 10—Canterbury, v X n' August 14—Ovul, v Euglai.,j (us ) MATCH AGAINST WARw ICKmIRK. United Press Association— By Klectric Telegraph—Copyright (Received WakapuaUn August 9, 9 6 a m, Gcardian Office 9-40 a.m) London, Augu t 8 The Mrßt inuiDga of the Australians was Continued, and! coned f r 312—Won a I 1, McLeod 5, Tmmper 0, Gregory 23, Da img 18, Trumb'elS, Ir dalf 46, Kelly 103, Layer 11, H-well 46, Johns (not out) 27 ; sundries 19. The weather was fine and the wicket faster. (Received Wahapuaka Aupii't 9, 10 5 am Guardian Office '0 56 a.m. LtiNl ON, AUfJUbt 8 Field took five wickets for 79. Wai wick shire second innings—No wickets for 25, Diver 15, Devey 9. j

THE EXPLOSION AT MAHANGA BAY.

The Inquest.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, August 8 An inquest on the explosion victims w&b held to-day at Mahanga Bay. Colonel Pole Penfcon and several other military officers, Commissioner Tunbridge, and Inspector Pender were among those present. Captain Falconer, who «ns the first wit ness, pave evidence that the main wire 9 were ' nob conneoted with the mine, and until such connection took place detonators could not be fired 1 »-m not known by what means the cha go o.'u'ri bo fired excspi by contact with thf.(u wires. If a loose detonator had got into the hoe the tamper would have exploded it, but witness considered this an absolute'y impossible theory. In his long experience m the use of guncotton, witness had never known guncotton to explode m the process of breaking up. Witness was completely nonplussed to account for the accident. The same course Ivd been fol lowed by witness and his men hundreds of times without any mishap. The gun cotton m use was of first-claßs English mauu facture, a»d had been tested several times since its arrival m Wellington. All the mun wore specially trained, and wero iv their usual and proper places, o'ive being m charge. A spark might have set the cotton alight, but it could not have dttonated ie Torpedo Gunner Broderick, of 11.M.5. Mildura, saM he had tested the guncotton m nee at the time of the accident, and found it quite satisfactory and of the safest, quality. He could not Bre what could have cnused the accident. He had never known gun-cotton to explode without a detonator, and it was clear that this accident h»d not. been caused by detonators. Witness would have gone about tha work m exactly the SB ma way as Falconer's men did. It was impossible that the mere force of impact between dry and wet guncotton could have c&ueed an explosion m the absence of a detonator. The ignition of a faulty piece of guncotton must have caused the accident. The spark theory was a possible one, but he had had no practical experience of it. In fact he bad never known of it, Dr Collins said the bodies were terribly knocked about. There were no signs of any matches on any of the bodies. Sapper Tompkits, who had charge of the detouatorß, said he saw nothing m the operations to suegeat danger. He could not give the slightest explanation as to ths cause of the accident. Bergeant-Mt>jor Terrell corroborated the previous witness' statements that detonators were not iv contact. Bis theory (but it. was only theory) was that dry guncotton which was coofiaed might be exploded by means of a spaik. Thia spark might have b^en caused by friction between two pieces of the con crete being knocked together m the hole. On the other hand detonations might be produced by a heavy blow of a stick, as he believed guncotton submitted to extreme pressure might detonate. Witness said that according to his lights,, he would not have used dry guncotton. He would have usod damp cotton and tamped it up with dry cotton. He would not go so far as to say that unusual rashness was shown m using dry guncotton, but for his part he would not use it. Witness had had eighteen years' Imperial service m submarine mining. Two members of the Torpedo Corps gave evidence that when the corps was blasting rocks m Nelson and Bluff harbours, only very dry guncotton was used and there was no suggestion of danger. Colonel Peaton said their were four ways of detonating guocotton, firstly by the use of the service detonator, which was a'most invariably employed ; secondly, by ignition m a confined space; thirdly, by percussion ; and fourthly, r>y ftiction. The first method he quite dismissed from his mind m con nection with the present disaster, as mani festly detonators were not used. The second might have been caused by a spark m some manner unknown. For the third and fourth methods he thought very considerable force Would have to be employed. He did not £hink friction betwean a wopden tamper and guncotton would be sujjicient to cause detonation. Witness had only one theory, but he did not know whether it was worth much. It waa that exposure of the gun cotton to the sun's, rays m the pit had rendered it most sensitive ftnd liable to detonation. H« hardly thought it probable that a spark could have been communicated to ths guncotton by friotion. The custom m the colonies had been to use guncotton m a dry state, but witness would, if using it himself, damp it. for greater safety. After this experience he Bhould issue instructions to use guncotton m a damp state wherever available. Witness could not so far attri bute blame to anyone m this particular case. Qlive was one of the best men he had corrie e'erogs m thefuVpe. "The Coroner remarked that the match or spark theory waH the moi»t probable one. At this stage the inquest was adjourned for a week m the hope that Head will have sufficiently recjvared to be able to give evidence. Colonel Penton said the Defence Depart ment! desired the fullest enquiry into the matter, and would give every assistance m throwing further light upon it. He added that there had never been acy wiah on the part of the Depattment to conceal anything whatever.

CORRESPONDENCE

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NATIVE BATS.

TO THB KDITOR. glK t —The animal brought to your office by Mr L&mbie, of Kyle, is a specimen of the rarest of the three species ot New Zealand bats. As no particulars of its oapture accompany tha specimen, I presume that Mr Lambie found it hibernating m some of his ' outhouses, or'possibly frtzftn to death during the late blizzud. Kyle, near the sea, is, however, a new locality for the species to occur m. In former years, native bats were fairly numerous at Peel Foreat and Spring burn bush, but they rapidly lesson m num berß as the bush disappears. Like the bata of the Old Country, they hawk m the dusk qu oafm summer evenings for invisible insects which haunt the outskirts of the bush^-larn.&c, w.w'.B. Ashburtpn, Aug. £).

THE LATEST.

Home and Foreign.

United F'rp*- AHMH-.*tto'i--By Electric Tfiietr.- j i■— Oc| yri«( t, (Received VVakapuaha August 9, 9,15 a.m. Guardian Office 947 a-m) lord Carzon's Indian Frontier Polity London, August 8. In tho House of Commons, Lod Georgp fl>mi''ou approved of Lord Oi>rz m*B Indian fcoDtier policy of w. II paid tribal militias defe d'n« the lespfctive countries under B itish officers, and said th« withdrawal of the regulars would result m great economy.

Australian.

i United Press Association—By Eleobrio ', Telegraph—Copyright (Received Wakapuaka Augu«t9, 12 54 pm, Guardian Office 1 15 p.m) Old Age Pensions for Victoria. Melbourne, August 9 The budget speech to-day will include a scheme of old age pensions for all above 65. It is expected to involve about £200,000, and it is understood that the proceeds of the income tax, which will be increased by the reduc tion of the present minimum, will be allotted to the payment of pensions.

ROAD BOARDS

Mount Soiners

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Mount fc'tmers Road Board was held on Mouduy. Present—Messrs Chapman chair mats), Harrison, Heiring, and Hood. FOOTBKIDGK (TODD's). The Ashburton County Council wroto agreeing to pay £2 10s toward improving this bridge. | ROADS OBSTRUCTION PREVENTION BILL. A circular was received from the chairmin of the Wiisto Lands Committee accompanied by a copy of tho .Ro.ids Obstruction Preven tion Bill, atking to be furnished with the Board's opinion relative to the same In view of the provisions at present contained m the Pub ie Works Act, the Bill was regarded as an unnecessary measure, and the Clerk was instructed to reply to that effect BALANCE SHEET. The Auditor-General forwarded the balance sheet for the year ending March 31, 1899, duly certified. GORSE NOTICES The Clerk waa instructed to serve gorse notices where necessary. CONTRACTS. The Chairman m reviewing tho work of ";he p'ist month stated that the contractors , on Scott'a and Lambie's roads had been unable to commence work on account of ths unfavorable weather, for which reason several other works had been delayed. SUBSIDY. The Commissioner of Taxes advised having sent to the Treasury a voucher for the payment of £125, being the amount of subsidy due for the year 1898-9. BATE. In accordance with the notice of mo'ion given at the previous meeting, Mr Chapman proposed that a general rate (under the provisions of the Acls relaUi g ih^rtto) of £tl m the £ be made on all rateab c property within the restrict for the year ending March 3i, 1900, payable m one sum on the 2lst day of August, 1899. Mr Harrison seconded the motion, which was unanimously carried, and Messrs HcrtiDg und Hood were appointed to sign the rate book. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £26 Qi 51 were passed for payment.

FOOTBALL.

ASHRURTON COUNTY V. ELLESMERK COUNTY.

Great interest is being taken m the coming match between the Aahburton and Ellesmere County teams, which is to be played m the Domain to-morrow afternoon, commencing at 3 p.m. The visitors have a strong tean, and bring with them a high reputation for their combination. As they pl*y the fast open game, some exoe lent football should be witnessed by tho&e who are present to morrow. The services of Mr VV.Nixm, of Ohristchurch, have b* en secured as referee. The following are the teams selected to play, with the weights of the various players : — Ellesmere (Red and white)—Fuliback, Collier list 6ib; three-quarter-backs, Fincham 13st, Coa I2st, Herron list 6ib; five-eighths, John Rennie 11.t 61b ; half back, O. Rennie lOab 111 b j wing forwards, Graham 13st 101 b (capt»in), Wright list 6ib; forwards, Davis 13st 61b, IS[iven i3st, Hantz 12sb 101 b, Lambie 12st r?ib, Jfamieaon 12st '|lb, packman 12st 151 b, 'Webster 13it f?lb. ' Average weight of backs—list slb ; forwards—lgst 81b j average of teaui~l2at 6 b, Ash*urton (Red, Black, and Gold)— Ful'-back—Familton, list 10. b ; Three-quar ter backs—J. McTigue 12at 101 b, N. Orr 12st 81b, Robilliard list; Five-eighth—E. Purchase 12at 101 b; Half-back—D. Wilaon Hat 71b ; Wing forwards—Cromie 12sb 121 b, Hobbs 12*t; Forwards—Chapman 13*t 10b, Johnstone 12*t 61b, E. McTigue 14it, M. Fitzseraid Mat, Hepburn 12* c, A. Wilson 12st 7ib, R. Upton 13ut 61b. Average weight of Backs—l2st ; Forwards —13st; Average of Team—l29t 91b; ■ • '

The following team will play for the Junior Football Club against the Winohmore Rovers at the Domain on Thursday \— M Biker, E Douglas, W X<"itjsgerald, 15 Crisp, E Johns, J Lynßkey, A Catea, T Nolan, O Willis, 4. Childs, P L Orr, R Miunis, A Fit^erald, A Thomas, and H H(ffird. Etnergencies-^R Baxter, F Clark, G Culver house, T L^vvrie, J Stephens.

Latest Items.

Grand National Day.—All the banks m Ashburton will close on Tuesday, 15th instant, when the Grand National is to be run. Hockey.—What oug'«,t to be a well stranded practice on the part of the hockey players will take place m the Domain to morrow, m view of the coming match between North and South Canterbury* The Drudging* Boom.—A wire from Hokitika says several Dunedin and Christ church syndicated are pegging out dredging areas m that district. Tha Hog'itika nver has been taUen up tor a distance of four miles. A number of claims have also been taken up on the Arahura and Waimea rivers. Young Mex's Clvb—To-morrow even ing, MrH. N. Hißkens, who spent some time on the Klondyke goldftelds, has kindly con sented to relate some of hia experiences and impressions m the Giub room at eight o'clock. As thia goldfield hag come so prominently before the public of, late, no doubt members of the Club will be glad to ayail themselves of this opportunity of gain ing information .from one who has personally visited ifc, and experienced the hardships attendant on such a trip. The Native Bat —On Saturday last, Mr John Lambje, Kyle, brought to thia office a specimen of the native bat, which had been found by one of his daughters clinging to the trunk of an apple tree m the orchard at the homestead. The bat waa secured, and lived for two days, after which Mr Lambie brought it into town, and handed over to thia office as above stated. It waa promptly handed over to Mr W. VV. Smith, eura'or of the Domain, and m the correspondence column he gives some useful information as to native bats. I "Sure, Bridget," an 1 it's thtj Hondui | Lanka Unblended Tea yell be alter bu^in"; I it's lake Quid Ireland itself for quality

HIE ASHBDr.arN OWrUN, WfiXNESnA*. AtTCtTPT 9, 1 59



-CHANGE OF BUSINESS JOHN T. COOCH, (LATB OF LEKSION,) JJAVING PURCHASED fmn, M R A. LWV- IE -he Bu>i ueßfc conducted bj- him iafSaundin'ißuildingi, Aihturton, intmde to. Carry on same &» from JULY.I,-on the foltowiog licet, v'z:— — FIR3T-OLARB GOODS OKLY; — - ATTENTION WJ) CIVILirY. — — TRICES LOWEoT FOi; CibH. — JOHN T. COOCH, SACJNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SALE - SALE - SALE BARGAINS — BARGAINS — BARGAINS IN I ISA! LliY, CL/'IU.NG, hO«>Td AND SHOE 3 rpHE UNDERSIGN KD HAVt- I I CIDED 10 CONTINUE THtIR GREAT SALE Until SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, and „(. to that D^te G.ods will l.c Marked LoWM than ever. We ha?P been fi>r( uuate caough to Secure from the Wliulesafe Wharebome «om« JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, m FLAM ELS, FLAKNJ'LETTER CALIUOES, SHIRTS, JSHIRTTN3S, W mn;' B Gill*,*, aid Bo}*' HOMERY, laU.s 1 a d Gentlem-u'a UMBRELLAS, M.n'w HATS, OAFS, and UNDER- Ci Oi'Hl^G, CuLLARS AND TIES m Great Variety. Alao-b'cnie Lin.s m Ladies', Gentlemens s and Children's SLIPPER". BOO'iB, and SHOES. All iir f (i» will l, e M»ikpd !i»n iv Plain Figures nfc Lowest Possible lfiiowi CALL ASD BKB FOR 100USEMT JiS. _f X ) •Git ANT AND MOOEE, SAI-KDERB' BUILDINGS. - IMPORTANT NOTICE - LAST FOURTEEN DAYS OF ANDREW OR R S GREAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots, GREATER BEDUCTIONS THAN EVfcR. DRESSMAKING REDUCED DURING THE SALE. ANDREW ORR. TAILOR-MADE COSTUMES, /"\UR Succesß with these GOWNS last Sf jkson gives us Confidence m Rtques ing the Patronage of those Ladies to whom a SMART COSTUME ia a necessity. W« hold a CoMPREHUHBivE^TociOrf COATINGS, suitable for tbii purpose and would SOLICIT AN EARLY INSPECTION. • — NOW ON SALE — g BALKS CARPET SAMPLES £\ g BALKS GOAf SEIN RUGS MITCHELL & TURNER.



IF YOtT OAN»Y ATTBKD W. STRANGE & GO'S MAMMOTH STOCK-TAKING SALE (NOW ONJ BECAUSE YOU LIVK SO F R AWAY FROM CHRISTOHURCH, IT DOESN'T MATTER, BKOAUBE biaSf. A Twopenny Stamp stamp. Will E.j»ble You, wherever You may happen to reside, to Do Your Shopping by Post, And to secure a Share of the Good Things Going »t this HUGE BALE. — HOW TO DO IT — SHOPPING by Letter is a great convenience to country residents, bringing them into touch with the big City Houses, and practically putting them on the same footing as town dwellers. How mit done? Just this way : First, consult your cata logue, find out what you want, put it m writing, indicating as plainly as possible whab your wishes are, enclose a postal note, stamps or P. 0.0. to value of detired goods, and ! your ordar shall have our prompt and careful attention, and shall be despatched to yon by first train, steamer, or parcels poet. Of Course we needn't tell you That during a Great Clearing Sals suoh as this, specially attractive lines are often quickly sold righf> out (and, onoa sold, they cannot be replaced). Should the line you ask for m your letter be sold out, we will bend the next thing to it. Remittances MntlPli TtettirtlPfl Remittances must accompany JJJ Ui§vy JLltVtll il/GU/ mast accompany all Ord ra. all Orders. Ir the Goods Forwabded Fail xo GiyE Satisfaction* IF YOU CaE'T (OME T.) THE SALE It c-n't be helped. But we are desirous that, whether you come or whether you don't, you should participate to the full m ail the benefits and advantages THIS COLOSSAL CLEARANCE affords. But don't forget what the proverb Bays— "DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS." If yon would avoid disappointment, don't waste any time m letting u< know your requirements. Send at once. This Sale won't laßfc long It cannot be extended. WHEN THE POST OFFICE CLOCK STRIKES ONE On THURSDAY, AUGUST 31, this Mammoth "clear out of unsold Winter Stocks, Special Bargains, Extraordinary Purchases, etc , will be A Thing* of. the Past! YOUR SALE CATALOGUE will tell you whit we have to Sell. Make up your order, and forward with as litt o delay as possible, to W. STRANGE & CO., 136 CHRISTCHURCH. LAST 3 DAYS. A FEW SEWING OOTTON, Id KIEL, IQd DOZEN. CROCHET COTTONS, PER DOZEN REELS Is. GOOD WHITE CALICO, PER DDZEN Is IXd- PINK FLANNELETTE, YARD WIDE, 2g fid PER DOZEN. WHITE LACE CURTAINS, PER PAIR, lg Qd- CRETONNES, SPLENDID VALUE, 3fd. =L AST 3 DAYS LADIES' CORSETS AT HALF WHOLESALE COB T. LADIES' UNDERWEAR AT RIDICULOUS PRICES. AH Wool Dress Serges, all shades, SPLENDID VALUE, FROM 10|d PER YARD. =L AST 3 DAY S.= Gentlemen's Mackintoshes 50s, now 27s 6d Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers 17s 6d, now 10s 9d Gentlemen's Kaiapoi Tweed JSuits 465, now 22s 6d Gentlemen's Socks from 3d per pair BOY'S & YOUTHS KNICKERS & TFOUSER SUITS, GREAT VARIETY AT EXCEPTIONAL PRICES. LAST 3 DAYS OF THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK. POSITIVELY CLOSED OIV SATURDAY, AUGUST 13. F- S- MALCOLM. Vendor.



Friedlanaer Bi*os.« Limited. WEST STREET AUCTION MART. SATUKDAY, AUGUST 26, SALE OF LEASE IN PERPETUITY OF 260-ACRE FARM. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., Itd., have received instructions from Mb Tiios. Heenan to Sell by Public Auction on the above date,— His interest m Lot 845, Section 27, Anama Estate, and containing 260 Acres, with two-roomed Cottage thereon. The fiim is aub-divided into five paddocks, and watered with County water races. One hundred and sixty acres are m turnips and ready for oats, and the balance m tussock. i For terms and conditions apply to the undersigned. Sale at 1 o'clock. FBIEDLANDER BROB., Ltd K. FJSIEDL&NDFB, 8 57 Auctioneer. WEfcT STREET HORSE MART THUESOAY, AUGUST 10, 1899. OUR NEXT HORSE FAIR Will take place on the above date, for which we are now booking entries. JRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. R. FRIEDLANDER, 7 111 Auctioneer; D. THOMAS AROADE. HORSE FAIR. THUJbSDAY, SEPr. 11, — 1699 — MY Next HORSE FAIR will be held on the above date, FOR WHICH I AM NOW BOOKIKG ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 8 58 Auctioneer. giLJ!!Li_i a "i. . ■n Tenders, TENDEKSS. rpENDERS will be received by the under- JL signed up to Noon of SATURDAY, 12th inafc., for the Erection of a Dwelling House at Studholme Junction. Plans, etc., may be seen at the office of the Ashburton Guardian. J. M. FORRESTER, 8 63 Architect, Oamarn. "ashburton~sorough cotjncilT proposal to raise loan FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE is hereby given that, m pur suance and exercise of the powers conferred upon ib by tht Municipal Corpora tions Act, 1886, and of all other Powers enabling ib m that behalf, the Cou,ncU of th*» Borough of Aehburton proposes to construct and establish the undermentioned public works, which are deemed necessary for pro moting the convenience and health of the inhabitants of the said Borough, namely,— 1. The formatioa and metalling of streets. 2. Concrete side channels m streets. 3. Asphalting and tarring of footpaths* 4. Certain buildings* 5. The lighting of streets. 6. Works for water supply, 7. Bridges and culverts m streets. For th« above purposes the Council pro. poses to Borrow, by way of Special Loan, the sum of £7500, to be allocated as follows :— Formation and Metalling of Streeto .. £1000 Concrete Side Channels m Streets .. £2800 Asphalting and Tarring of Footpaths £800 Buildings .. ..   £1400 Lighting of Streets ..   £300 Water Supply , £300 Bridges and Culverts m Streets .. £350 First year's Interest on Loan », Js3o®i Contingencies m respect of tl\e fore^. goiug worka and, expenses of raising Loan. ... ..  £250 Ib is proposed to pledge the rents and profits of all reserves of lands rested m the Borough of Aahburton, and whioh oan lawfully be let or leased, as Security for the eaid Loan. A meeting of the Burgesses of the said Borough will be held ab the Orange Hall, Bujnatt Street, on FRIDA\, the 25th day ftf AUGUST, 1899, at 8 p.m., to consider the said proposal. Dated this 25th day of July, 189& HUGO FRIEDLANDEB, 719$ Mayor of fehe Borough of Ashburton. FOR SALE. AN Improved Town Section, within five minutes walk of the Poat OfEoe; good Land and good position for house. Low price for a prompt Buyer. FOK™~SALB, SECTION No. 966, Corner of Grey Street and Eaat Belt. A first-rate patch of Virgin Soil. Price—£3o, if purchased this week. fiCAA TO Lend at lo^s sa.fce of ajOxJXJ, IJnterea.t, Par^icujlare on s,ppliaatioa fee H. W. BARRETT, ARCADE.



Wanted. • WANTED, a few Hen Turkeys; aleo Broody Hens. For addreßS apply office of this paper. WILL the Person who took a pair o! Boots by mistake from the dre'sir.g room ah the Oddfellows' Hail, reourn same to this Office. 8 67 J MRS HUFPaM having enlarged and ! re-furnished her Dining and Refresh ment Rooms, is now ia a position to cater for Public Parties on the shortest notice, it moderate terms. Meals at all houis Hot j Suppers and Fried Fish a specialty. Hot j Pita, Cakes, and Pastry nude on the premises daily. Tea, (X ff-je, and Cocoa at I iili hours. A trial solicited. 860 TTLORA SO P will cleanse anyhine V but your Conscience.—John Orb and Co. 8 24 MRS R. J: HIK.HKS, Certificated Ladies' Nurse, takes m acciuche menfc cases at her reeidonce, Trii»r>j»l<'»' /Valibui'tvn. Every c>ro and attention given. 8 29 BARRKTT~BKO.V Special Clearance S*i^ of Old Lines and Remnant* now on. A lot; of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Samples on sa'e. The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, e'e, at lowest cash prices. — Barrett Bros, Direct Importers, East Street, Ashburton. 7_22 NSW BOOKS—Marital Liability, With Kitchener's Army, When the Sleeper Awakes, With B*t and Bull, The British Kmpiro Dictionary, Cbambera's Dictionary, Practical Irrigation by John McKeagu^, Medical Works, Atlases, Sheldon's Books, Bibles. Prayer, Hymn, and Tune B ioks, MiigiaineF, God and the Ant.—H. M JONES NEW Lines m Photo Frames, Indoor Games, Scrap Books, Books of Reci tations, Prayer and Hymn Book", Bibles, Purees, Hand-painted Birthday C-irda, Cheap editions of A Window m Thrums, Ships that pass m the Night, My Friend Jan, i.he Master of Ballantrae, Tenuyeou's Poems, Sheldon's Books, and others. —A. H. Williams, Tancred Street. POULTRY BREEDING. — NowlTthe IT time for farmers to gut good stock. Cockerels at the Pelham Yards, As-hburtou WANTED Known—You can now buy all our well atsorted and now Stock at; hale prices,—Jn'okthcote and Heffokd. OiEiijJS, Seeds. Rimmo aiid Blair's £3 •Stundaid Vegetable Seeds—3 i per packet, £0 varieties ; at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, BARRETT BROS" Sp<oial Clearance S»!e of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Linos and Travellers' Samples on Sale, The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothinp, Boots, etc, at lowest cash prices —-Barrktt Bros, Direct Importers, East Street, Asbburton. E'ankruptey Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. NOTICE jb hereby given that James McCORMICK, of Ashburton, Stable keeper, was this day adjudged bankrupt; and I hereby summon a meeting of creditors, to be holden at my office on the 14th day of August, 1899, at 11.30 o'clock m the fore noon. JOHN PAVJSQN, D.eputy Official Assignee. Ashburton, August & 189 Q. 8 70 TENDERS. mENDERS Wanted for Grubbing about X 400 Chains of GORSE, near Hinds. Tenders close on THURSDAY, 17ih inst. Fit further particulars apply to W. Davidson, Longlands, Hinds, or to JOHN STUDHOLME, Jcnr., 8 68 Coldatream. YOUNG MEN^OLDB. MR EN. formerly N. 2. Pr^ss Vepreßentative, will give a Lecture on hia experiences m KLONDYKE m the Club Rooms TO-MORROW (Thura. d^y), 10th inst., at 3 p.m. W. H. RUNDLE\ Joint j8 66 L. J. HOBBS J Secretaries SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. 1 PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and B inkers Act Amendment Act, 1882, TUESDAY, the 15th day of August, ISS3, is hereby appointed a SPJECiAL" BASK HOLIDAY at the Oaioea of the under ment-Qnod 1 Banks m ABHHURTON. j The Union Bank of Australia, Ltd. G. E. TOLHURST, Inspector^ ; The Bink of New So,ith Wales. £1. J. FINCH, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia. C. WINTER, The Ba.n|^ oJ New Zaaland. C. G. TEGETMEIER, : 8 69 General Manager REMOVAL NOTICE. T^UBING Building Operations I have BEMOVED to Tempor ary Premises, next the Ashbur ton Club and M.S.A. BApDLEB, I BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS ! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! FOR THE FARM — I^lu^r g Hovers, Pyegrass, Cocksfoot, Turnips, Pa;>e and Peas. EIEW SEFDS FOR THB VEGETABLE GULDEN la any Quantity R<quired, or iv EStl Pickets, NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id PACKETS OR ©d PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUISITES IN ENDLESS VARIETY. «T WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC—One dressing according to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight from fruit trees, TREE LUCERNE *"^ M J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



'fo the Deaf and those troubled with Moises m the Head or other Aural Troubles, l)r Nicholson, of juondon, the world famed aural specialist and Inventor of artificial ear drums, has jusb issued the 100 th edition of his illustrated and descriptive book on Deaf nesß and Aural Troubles. This book may bo had from Mr F. Shaw, 160, Adelaide rtoad, Wellington, N.Z., on receipt of stamps, Mr Campbell, of the same address, was greyly relieved of his deafness by Dr Nicholson's aystem, and takes pleasure m Bpreading the news of the great specialist m New Zealand, A little book on the oure of Rheumatism, Corpulence, Lumbago and pdigeßtioa by the same author