PHASES OF THE MOON

July.

DEATH.

Henry - On July 19, at; the residence of his bvsi-i'-i •', Mr A. J. MiiUpr, North Road, A«t»l'Uf.on, John Henry, native of Perthshire, Scotland. Aged 57. R.I.P.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1899.

A STRANGE STORY.

A MIDDLE AGED woman of olive com plexion and rnven black hair applied at Olerkenwell Police Court recently for advice, handing up the following statement:—-'• Gould your honor be kind enough to advise me (t am a ward in Chancery) how I can gefc a solicitor to take up my easel I have no money, still I am an heiress. A suit is now proceeding in the High Court between Granger and Sower butts, in respect of property belonging to me. I was stolen from the cradle i when six weeks old, and I did not know until two years ago to whom I belonged. If I had a solicitor I should be able to prove my title as Queen of I the Gipsies of all the earth, against Molly Friar, who at present holds the throne. I have been changed with another by name ' Esther Chamber lain.' My clothes were taken off me in 1846. I was tied in a cloth and thrown overboard from a collier's vessel in Wapping Bason. I was rescued. A person who witnessed it is alive, and can come forward to prove the statement. The person at whose place I lay for three days insensible is also alive, lam the lost child known as the ' Queen of the Gipsies of all the Earth." The applicant further as serted in her note that the Esther Chamberlain referred to was the daughter of Mr Joseph Chamberlain. [It will be news to all concerned that Mr Chamberlain has a daughter named 11 Esther."] The applicant added that her name was Mrs Brooks, and that she resided at Millman street, WO. Her mother, Gerty Hart, was a gipsy lady, and her father John Clarence Wegg, a gentleman. Her heirloom chain—worth many thousand pounds Bterling—contained three large emer alds, and this valuable ornament, and a case containing seven rings, were at present being held by Phillimore Lee, gipsy horse dealer, who lived in South Canterbury, New Zealand. The estate the applicant claimed was known aa Palmer's estate, and was situate near Ascot. She was, Bhe declared, the stowaway girl, the rescued child, and the lost child, known as the right and le^al Queen of the Gipsies of all the earth. The Magistrate said he could do nothing.

Local and General.

Oob leading article, also a report of the AddiDgton stoik market, and Messrs F'etcher Bros. 1 advertisement, with others, will bo found on the first page.

U.A.O.D.—The usual fortnightly meeting of the Succaes of Ashburton Ladies' Lodge was held on Tuesday night in the Templar Hail. The following officers were installed in their respective positions by Bro Pearson, P.D.P. : -Sister Huf mi, CD. } Sister Stock, V.C.D. ; Sisters (jobbe and Summers, C-DB's; Sisters Huffam and Young, V.C O B.s ; Bro Stock, Secretary; Sister Rainey, Treasurer; Sister Aslett, I.G ; Sister Smithell, O.G. ; Sister Kilgour, M. Secretary. After the installation, the Lodge indulged in harmony, whioh was contributed to among others by Pro Higgins, A.D. of the Star of Ashburton Lodge. After a pleasant evening was sp«nt, the meeting was closed at the üßuai time.

Krooer's Courage.—Here is a story of the courage of Paul Kruger, President of She Transvad, as a youth :—He was on a hunting expedition, and being anxious to get a rhinoceros, loaded with more powder than usual $nd £red. The gun, unfortunately, burst, and shattered the top joint of his left thumb. Ha had far to go witli the shattered and bleeding thumb beforo he aould get help. He bound it up as well as he could, but unfortunately il began to fester, and threatened to mortify, so that the worst must be feared. Whereupon the youth, with amazing courage and incredible tough ness, cut off the top joint of his thumb with his pockst knife The evil had gone too far, and the operation was of no avail. Quite coolly Paul Kruger then out off the second joint, and the thumb then fortunately healed.

Literary SocißTy. — The usual weekly meeting of the Ashburton Catholic Literary Society was held last evening, at whioh Mr L. Hanrahan presided. The schoolroom was crowded with membori and their friends to witness the first appearance of the Society's Dramatic Club. The room presented quite a theatrical appearance, the stage, pro cenium, wings, and soenery (whioh is all the work of tbe Dramatic Club) being very attractive. The first part consisted of a farce, and the manner in which the respec tive characters were represented greatly pleased the audience. The second part consisted of a drama, whioh kept the audience in uproarious laughter from beginning to end, the characters in this part also being rendered in good style. The stage-manager, Mr VV. Bowden, certainly deserved feha hearty round of applause he reoeivod, for the efficient manner in which he has trained hie pupils*

The Poultry Show.—The eighth annpal show of the Ashburton Poultry, Pigeon, and Canary Society will open at the Oddfallowa' Hall to-jnorrow. The entries thia year exceed thone of any previous year, the total beiog canßjderab'.y over 500. Every arrange meat has been made to parry the show off anccessfully, and, given fine weather, there should be a record attendanoe. An exhibi tion of plucking, trussing, and dressing poultry for cooking will be given by an expert on Saturday afternoon, when many valuable hintß will be given to the local housewives. The public are invited to bring poultry with them, and have them treated by the expert, and returned ready for fche oven, free of charge. The managing committee have arranged details admirably, and everything ought to go on without a hitch. The penning and unpenning of exhibits will be in the hands of two of the Committee, and every posasib'p oare is pro mised of the feathered exhibits. AIJ exhibits (exceptcats) must be in the hall by ten o'clock to-night. Cats are appointed lo arrive not lafer than nine on Saturday morning, and must be remoyed the same evening. Mr F. Rogea, Bu»edin p has been appointed judge, and will be assisted by Mr A. 8. Palmer, Timaru. On Friday evening, after the close of the day s show, the visiting exhibitors will be entertained at supper, when a good chat will probably be indulged in on the subject of poultry and poultry breeding. Mr D. D. Hyde, the Government poultry expert, has promised to be present U the show, and will answer questions on any subject kindred to the Sooiaty s objects A protest committee has been formed to consider protests at the show. This is oer. tainly a wisp step on the part of the Society, and in case of dispute should save endless trouble. The show ought this year, from Bheer merit alone, to command success, and , every resident should make a speoial effort I bo be present, J

Fire. —On Monday evening at about 6.30 Mr John O'Bhea's dwelling house at the Aahburton Forkß were found to be on 6re, and the house with its contents was totally destroyed. The insurances in the Liverpool and London and Globe were £100 on the house, and £75 on the forniturs, etc. Victoria College.—The Victoria College j Council h»a decided to petition Parliamenc ' iv favor of vearing Mount Cook prison reserve aud buihli ga io the Council for University purposes. — Press Association telegram. The Court. —Mr 0. A. Wray, S.M., held ; his usual weekly sitting to day, but his * duties were light*. He fined three cycli is ! 5a i-aoh for foutpa h riding, and a belated j nv.lknun also 5-* for diiving his cart home ut j dusk with- ut lights. Two undefended civil j cases were also heard, in wmch judgment j \ went by default. | I The Rangitata Tbaffio Bkidgb —Mr : Wngnt is io «sk the Minister for Public Works whether he will place upon the Esti mates a sum of money to recoup the Ash burton and Geraldine C unties for the loss sustained by the washing out of part of tha cylinder foundations of the Rangirata bridge 1 by the heavy fljod of the ht February. j Doo Distemper.— This Beaaon has been j very severe on dogs, the mortality from ; distemper having been heavier than it has 1 been for years, and a large number of : valuable sheep dogs have gone under. { Amongst the latest victims is Mr Weedon's I greyhound Tamerlane, which won the St. ; Leger Stakes in 1898 (twenty entries) in i brilliant style, although it is supposed that j he never quite got over the effeots of ex : posure on that occasion, when it rained all | day. ' A Fight with Alligator* — 4 San j Antonio, Texis, telegram gives particulars of a savage fight with alligators. A man named Paul Nagele, his wife, and two ; children were camping on the bank of Lake Espontas, when a number of alligators ■ attacked them by night. The two children ' were killed by the brutes, and a third j seized the woman's leg and crushed it. It was unable to ctrry her (fit because it was in tarn attacked by the husband, who drove an axe into the back of the assailant's neck and ' killed it* Nageie succeeded in killing three '■ of the alligatois with his axe, ad routed five more, most of which he wounded. j Local Sales at Addington.—At Add ' ington on Wednesday the following sales of ! Ashburton county »haep were made :—For ' Mr J. Stringfellow, (Jhertsey, 116 wethers, . 16a 7d to 19s ; executors .'ate Mr D. blender- ! son, Methven, 57 wethers, 18* 9i; Mr Leitch, Rangitata, 108 wethers, 17a 6d ; Mr W Harrison, Rakaia, 60 halfbred wethers, 17a 3d, merino wethers 15s; Chatmoss Estate, 156 wethers, 17« } Mr F de C Malet, Valetta, 60 ewes at 15s lid to 16a 3d ; Mr I) Morrow, Montalto, 64 wethers and ewes at I 16a, 31 merino wethers at 14s 6d; Mr G Clephane, Waipan*, 115 wethers afc 16s to 16s 5J ; Mr R Clephane, 57 wethers at 16b ; Lagmhor Estate, 186 at 14s 6d to 15s lid ; i Mr F R Baker, Methven, 60 at 15s lOd. { Wanted, a. Wira.-A farmer in Manitoba recently wrote to England, asking for a wife to be Bent out to him. We believe he meant well, and we hope he met with success; but good wives are not ÜBUally to be obtained in this way, In such a matter a man cannot safely trust to the judgment of another, but j must use his own. In choosing a wife, every j man's judgment varies. In other things it i is not so. For instance the judgment of j every sensible man is in favour of Holloway's Pilln and Ointment for the cure of liver complaints, disordered stomaoh, shattered' nerves, rheumatism, gout, lumbago, scalds, burns, and all skin diseases.

SAMOAN AFFAIRS.

The Acting-British Consulship.

An Extraordinary Blunder.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph

Auckland, July 19

An extraordinary bungle appears to have been mnde by the British Commissioner, in app'ying to Lord Ranfurly for an Actiug- Consul, to fulfil the duties during the absence of Mr Maxse, on leave. When Major Mair arrived, he learned that four days previously Mr Hamilton Hunter, of Vj , had been installed t aa Actiug-Oonsul. Almost at the same time that Mr Eliot had sent his n quest to the Governor of New Zealand, he forwarded a similar application to the High Commissioner of the Western Pacific, at Jfiji. In tha latter case, a reply was received that no one suitable for the position was available. A few days later, however, the Commissioner complied with the request by appointing Mr Hamilton Hunter. Mr Hunter was taken to Samoa and duly installed, without the Commis sioner awaiting a reply to his application to the .Governor of New Zealand. Major was only prevented returning by the Tutanekai beoause he was very urgently requested by Mr Elliot to give his ex perience in tb.o matter of the claims o£ British subjects for compsnaation, in con nection witn the recent trouble? It is probeble that Major Mair will return to Now Zealand duriug the next few weeks.

SPORTING.

WELLINGTON RACES.

FIRST DAY.

United^ Press 'Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph

Htjtt Racecourse, July 19

Gonplziding results:— Winter Hubdlbs, two miles,~Shy!ock 1, Hangfire 2, Marina 3. Shylock led ueatfy all the way, and won easily by several lengths. May Day, En Avaut, and Stockade were scratched. Time—4.l6. Dividend— £16 ss.

PARLjAMENTABjr Handicap, one mile aDd a farloDg.-rrSir Agnes I, Tortulla 2, Pistol Grip 3. Won by threecguarters of a length. Dauntless, Crusoe, Sb Ursula, and Famous were scratched. Time—2.ls< Dividend— £12 2s.

Hack and Hunikrs 1 Steeplechase. 2£ miles.—-Black Dust 1, Woolooraooloo 2, Tale Teller 3. Won very eaaily. Dividend—£4 9s.

First Hack Race, one mile—Cavendish 1, Prologue 2, Derringcotte 3. Dividend— £4 17a.

CRICKET.

THE 'AUSTRALIAN TEAM IN ENGLAND.

FIXTURES; July 20—Crystal Palace, v Grace's team. July 24—Oval, v Surrey.

THE FOURTH TEST MATCH.

United Press Association—By Electr Telegraph—Copyright

London, July IS

Being in & deficit of 176 the Australians followed on, and in their second innings lost two wickets for 142. Worrall 53, Trumble 7, Noble not out 59, Trumper not out 18, sundries 5. Worrall had a life behind the wickets when his score was only one.

During the progress of the test match to-day, some commotion was caused by bhe collapse of the roof of a refreshment shed, on which a number of spectators were standing. A waiter was injured.

j(Receiyed Wakapuaka July 20, 9.15 a.m,

Guardian Office 10 10 a-m)

London, July 19

Heavy rain fell during the night but the morning broke fine. There were 13,000 people present. The Australians continued their second innings, and have lost six wickets for 278—Trumper 63, Gregory 1, Noble 89, Darling 39, Iredale (oot put) 12; sundries 14. Despite the rain, the bowlers received no assistance from the wicket. Hay ward was affected by the sun, and Rhodes fielded as substitute.

THE ILLNESS OF BRIGGS.

A, N, Hornby, the Lancashire orioketer, has started a fund in aid of Briggs, whose condition is exceedingly grave.

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph ; Weixington, Ju'y 19 The Council met at 2.30. FIBST HEADINGS. ' Several minor Bills were read a first; time, thi Council adjourning immediately after wards.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 19 The House met at 2 30 p.m. BIBLE READING IN SCHOOLS ! Mr Dutlne piesented a peti'ion prayieg ', for bible reading in sohonls. OVERTIME Mr Fiatman gave notice to ask the Premier if he was aware what amount of overtime was worked by bank clerks and clerks in mercantile offices, and if legislation would be introduced abolishing the same. SHEEP TICK. Mr Hogg gave notice to ask that steps be taken to prevent the introduction of sheep tick from Australia. HONE HEKE. Considerable discussion ensued upon the application of Hone Heke for one week's additional leave of absence on the ground - that he was engaged in important public 1 business. Several members opposed the application on the ground chat the real cause for the member's absence was different from that stated. A division was called for on the motion, which was carried by 44 to 10. IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT ABOLITION BILL. The Premier gave notice to introduce the Imprisonment for Debt Abolition Bill, and j the House adjourned at 5 30. i The House resumed at 7 30 a.m. SECOND REAPING. I Mr Taylor moved ihe second reading of | the Removal of Women's Disabilities Bill, ] designed to enable women to take a seat in ; the House. The House divided—Ayes—26, Noes—lß. COLONIAL OPTION AND BABE MAJORITY. Mr Taylor moved the second reading of the \ Alcoholio Liquors Sale Control Act Amend ment Bill (No. 2) The mover explained that the Bill aimed at a colonial poll being taken, and was intended to enable electors to say whether liquor be imported, rranu- , factured, or sold in the colony. A» far as voting was ooncerned he contended that a bare majority was the most logical position to take up. He admitted that the details of the Bill were capable of revision, but urged thac the measure should be allowed to go into committee, where the question of majority could be decided. Having granted local option, to be consistent, the House could not refuse to give the greater power of saying whethsr liquor should be sold or manufactured in the colony. Mr Fisher thought that Mr Taylor was to be complimented upon the temperate way he had introduced the Bill. He would oppose the Bill on the ground that he objected to the colony being again thrown into a tur moil over the question, looking at the fact that w» have now efficient police supervision, and that the law was better administered Mr Gilfbdder said that he had all along advocated colonial option and a bare majority. That was the only logical stand that could be taken. Personally he neither favoured the prohibitionists nor the liquor ring. He merely wished that the opinion of the electors of the colony should determine the matter. Mr B. Mackenzie spoke in favour of a bare majority. Mr Monk contended that a bare major, ity would excite antagonism on ihe part of the moderate people that would ultimately defeat the object aimed at. Mr Uarncross would support the second reading on the ground that if he supported colonial option it would only be on condition that local option be abolished. He opposed a bare majority, holding that on such an important question a substantial maj irity should ba shown in favor of the proposal. He approved of the Gothenburg Rvstem an a means of doing away with many objsctionable features of the present law. He did not think it was possible to carry out prohibition. Mr Rollaston did not believe in a bare majority, aud said that a three-fifths majority would give a stability to a settlement of the question that a bare majority would not No doubt there had been great reform in the control of the liquor traffic, a result due in a great measure to the efforts of Mr Taylor in connection with the police enquiry. He regretted that the liquor question had been made one of politics, and would be glad to Bee a committee of both Houses set up to | enquire into the best means of dealing with it, not on the basis of prohibition, but in the interests of all concerned. Mr Symes opposed local option and the proposal to place the administration of the Act in the hands of local bodies. He con demned tied houses and club licenses. It was nob the prohibitionists who were going to carry prohibition, but the moderate men who were thoroughly disgusted with the way in which the present law was carried out. j Mr Bawling wks sorry to see this question brought up year after year to the detriment of more important matters. He gave his experience of a visit to the Clutha district, where he found that liquor was Bold freely, | and that prohibition as carried out there was an utter sham. He maintained that the machinery at present in forao was amply sufficient to deal with the question, if the law were efficiently administered. Mr Mills believed in a judicious control of the liquor traffic, but opposed prohibition. They could not make pgop'.e sober by Ace of Parliament; to be effective people must be eduoated to the advantages of temperance by moral suasion, not coercion. Mr Jje-^is said that he was elected on the understanding that be would not advopate any material alteration in the present law, and, therefore, he would vote against the second reading, believing that there was no hope of the Bill passing this year. Mr Carson said he would support the people deciding; the question, but he advo cated a three-fjfths majority. Mr Ls.wry objected strongly to a bare majority. If carried the value of a large amount of property would be jeopardised and placed at the mercy of a majority «f one. He asked why did not the prohibi tionieta point to New Zealand as the most temperate country in the world. Mr Pirani said that it was absolutely im possible to bring the Gothenburg system into force while the large brewery monopoly remained, and condemned the tied house system aud the growing power of the brewer*. If prohibition were carried on a bare maj irity a large number of moderate law-abiding people would support the law bfing carried out. Mr Brown believed in the principle of the Bill being referred to the dec tot's to decide, bufc personally was in favor of a three-ji ft hs majority. Mr McGowan took up a neutral position in the matter. Mr Moore thought that if it were intended to seriously deal with the Bill the Govern ment should b.aye given the House a lead in the matter. Mr McOuiro would support the second reading, but reserve the right to make amendments in committee, Mr Fiatman condemned the tied house system. Mr E, G. Allen held that the present liquor laws had not been sufficiently tested to enable a correct opinion to be formed regarding whether they were a success or not. He was in favor of colonial option with a three-fifths majority, Mr Wilson complained that neither the Government nor the leader of the Opposition had given the House their views on the subject. It was simply a waste of time to discuss the question at present when the whole subject would be discussed at the approaching General Election. Mr Massey had pledged himself to support colonial option with a three-fifths majority, but was opposed to both colonial and local option being in forpe at one and the same time. Mr J W Thomson quoted evidence to show fchat under prohibition Balclutha had greatly (nqreased in prosperity, and despite the loss j of license fees the borough council finances had improved, while the police prosecutions [ were reduced in a large degree. i Mr Bollard moved the adjournment of the debate. Mr Taylor pointed out that the effect of | the motion weald be to prevent a decision on the BiU<

A division w»s called for, the result) being that the adjournment wm carried by 28 to 22. 'i he House roue at 12 30 a.nn

OBITUARY.

Mr John Henry.

It ia our sad duty to chronicle the death last evening at about seven o'clock of Mr John Henry, who for Beveral years was licenßee of the Commercial Hotel. For twenty years Mr Henry had been a Bufferer from asthma, and was subject at intervals to attacks of bronchitis, and it was one of these latter which was the immediate cmse of his death. He had been coufined to bed for 8' me time, and iv the end passed peaceful y away. Mr Henry was fifty-seven years of ago, and was % native of Coupar Angus in Scotland. He c»me to Canterbury in 1863, and took emp'oyment for iwo years at the Heathoote wnarf. In 1865 he took service with the late Mr Angus Mao Donald, Geral dine, as gardener, to which trade he had been brought up, and brought with htm fti excellent record in this connection from Home, having held several rwpoiwibl* positions in the gardens of nobi« famihwi in Scotland. After five years in Mr Angus Mac Donald's service, he took ft farm at Woodbury. He was then appointed curator of what la now the beautiful domain ftfc ! Temuka, in which position another five years of bis life was spent. During hil j term in this capacity he was secretary of the school committee. On severing his oonnec i tion with Temuka he went to Waimate, and after a sojourn there came to Aahburton to | the Ashburton Hotel in 1885. After a short | term in that hotel he moved to the other end I of the town and took charge of the Com ; mercial Hotel, and it is in connection with that establishment that be wac beat known to Ashburton people, H« wai ! host of the Commercial for eight years, and in it his wife and a daughter died. Three i years ago he retired from business, and went into private life, building for himself a handsome villa residence near the show grounds, the garden attached to which with his own hands he cultivated and made out of ! the rough and bare land he took up a beauty spot which has been the admiration of all who passed along the Great North Road. As his family one aftur another married and sought homes of their own, the pretty villa became the residence of his son-in-law, Mr A. J. Miiiler, and surrounded by his family of grandchildren, with many visit* from a host of his children's children, Mr i Henry's latter years have been peaceful and happy, and he pasted away in peace, ending ; in the sunset of his days a buy and indus trious life in the bosom of those he loved*

Mr James Baylis

There passed away quietly at Oust on Tuesday night another very old Canterbury and Ashburton settler in the person of Mr James Baylis, who for some years was farming at Seafield. He had reached the unusually ripe age of ninety one, and died simply of the decay that old age entails, when " the silver cord is looaod and the | golden bowl is broken." Mr Baylis came to New Zealand thirty-six years ago from an English oounty, the Brothers Pride being the vessel that brought him to our shores. He essayed gold digging on the West Coaet, but fortune did not favor him and he came back to Canterbury. In the northern part of the (province he engaged in farming for * number of years, ana when the land boom waa on twenty years ago he came to Ashburton an I took up land at Seafield, For twelve years, while his atrength lasted he worked on his farm and eight yeara ago retired, but even to his dying day, he was able to potter about, and for his years was fairly active. H* leaves a family of seven sons and one daughter, and t forty grandchildren. He lost his wife by death thirteen years ago. One of his eons it known in Ashburton, having for a consider able time been in business aa a grocer in the shop recently occupied by Mr Lawrie, and is now well knowa "on the road " as a commercial traveller for a wholesale firm. The funeral takes place to-morrow on the arrival of the midday express.

THE CLUTHA SLY-GROG CASE.

United Press Association—-By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, July 19 A deputation, numbericg about forty persona, was introduced to the Premier this afternoon, by Mr Thompson, member for Clutha, including Messrs Piraui, Taylor, Smith, and McNab, M.H.R.'*, asking that the law prohibiting the sale cf iiquor should be more stringently administered at Balclutha, the deputation pointing out the case of the boardmghouse keepef Murray, who for a fireb oflfence was fined £3Q for selling liquor without a license and only £10 for a seoond, and £15 for ■> third. Mr Seddon rep'ied that) It was not t^e duty of Government lo interfere with the adimnji ipation of the {aw, and that he had every confidence in the integrity of the magistrate who imposed the fines and in hjis indtpeq. deuce. If anyone fe|t aggrieved thf laijf provided the usual remedy. *

THE CITY OF YORK.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright Perth, July 19 The body of Oonway, a seaman on the Qity of York, has been repoyered, and the others were aeen entangled in the wreckage. It is intended to sell the yessel by auction.

(Received Wakapuaka July 20, 9 45 a.m, Gju?tpuN Office 10-23 a.m) Pjsrth, Jaly 30 The bodies of Baxter, second mate, and Piantin, seamen, hare been washed aßhore from the City of York. The vessel is breaking up. The hall and cargo were sold for 4J323.

A Philanthropist

Uhe Agent-General of Vitadatio, Mr S A Palmer, has just intimated a most remarkable departure. The works of Charles M Sheldon have sprung into prominence, and are attracting the attention of the entire English speaking races of the world and probably others. Mr Palmer, in his generosity, has arranged with the publishers for a quarter million copies of this most noted author's works, and will send to any address in the colonie", a copy, on reoeipt of twopence in stamps, or the five oopiea on receipt of six pence in stamps, which' will only coyer postage, packing, etc' Vitadatio's aim is not only to cure the people of diseases,''but also to instruct and lead their mind,s to thj nobler aspirations. The list) of books is as follows;—' 1!!) His Steps: What Would Jesus Do?*' "The Crnoifixion of Philip Strong," "His Brother's Keeper," « Malooin Kirk/ 1 "Richard Hardy's Seven Days." Mr palmer is certainly going out of this usual way to reach the people, and praotioai philantrophy speak* for itself. At anyrate, he ia to be cone mended. Letters addressed " Sheldon," care Vitadatio, Melbourne.

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JOHN ORR AND GO'S LIST^ FLOUR «<S*s* per Ton - - »U<3-AJfcfc — S£<l perglto with Tea ! MARA VILLA" GARDEN TEA— U KM, 2*. 2s 4d] per lb slb Box .» , 8' 9*. 9» ?:1- lla 101b Box .- - .- 16^ Bd, 188 4.1, 21i8J KOZIB TEA - 101b Box, 18a 4d ; Sib, 9s 7d GOLD LEAF '.TEA 101b Bos, 18s U ; 6!b, 9« 7d -PROVISIONS FAOrORY BUTTER—Fero Leaf and Subtoc'e^always in stock. CHEESE—FInesSi Factory, 6d per lb BACON AND HAMS — " LewlaV "Morepork," "D. MoOaUnm." Mild Cored Bams, Sides and Rolls.



,„- Q ORE OATMEAL—2SIb Bag, 2s 6d Vm Honten's Cocoa, £lb, lid ; £lb, Is 9i | lib, 3s 3d Fry's Coo™, *lb, BJd :11b. Is 4|d Real Good Dandles, 4|d per lb ; 8s W per box P<*rafine Candles, plain and flufced, 6£d per !b ; 12s 6d per box Fafry JSight Liffhts, Is 2d per box FJake Tapioca, 7.bs for Is Pearl, 6lbs for la Pago, 7lbs for Is Mixed Peel, Limon, Orange and Cit ron, 8d perlb lib Tina Assorted Jama, 6d per lb ; 4s 91 per dc z 21b Jars Assorted Jams, 14s 65 per drz Lea ard Perrin's Saoce, large. 2i 6d per bottle Mellor'a Sau^e, Is 3d per bottle Worcester Sanco, small, 51 ; large, 91 Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per lb Whiting, 71b for Is Morton's Cream of Tartar, 1< 31 per lb Preserved Fruit, 2£lb tin?, 91 per tin, 8a 6d per doz English Cut Loaf Sugar, 3£d per lb Tomato Sance, 9d par bottle Golden Syrup, 2lb 6(3, 41b Is, 56'b lie 3d Treacle, 21V, 6d 41b Is, ?lb Is 9d Finesb Raisins ... ... 6Hperlb Finest Snltanas ... ... 7|d  „ Finest Onrranca ... ... 6d   Stewing Figs 7|d „ „ French Plams (choice) ... 1" »» »> Stewing Plams 3d „  Finest Muscatels 1b 4d „ „ CaHfornian Mascatelg ... Is „ ». Dates, extra fine, 31b boxes, la 9i per box Almonds, Jordan 2a 4d per lb Almonds, Valencia ... Is (H  „ Almonds, Sicily ... ... Is 41 „,, Barcelona Nuts ... ... 81   Shell Aimonca ... ... 10d  <, Day and Mardn's Paste Blacking. 4| i per doz D.*y and Martin's Jar Blacking, 6d per ' bottle ' French Blacking, 2d per tin, Is 9i per duz Nixey's Blicklead, Id sizs 3d per doz Jnmeß' D -me Blackicad, 61 per d( z \ SOAP—Pear's, 4 tablets in box, la box fcilkstone Soap, lOd per bar, JQs 6d per box Triumph, 61 par bar, 7s lid per box Perfect Cleanser, 81 per bar, 8. 6d per b^x Pear'u Unicented Tables, 6d, 5i 6' per iliz Clenver'B ishavint; SUcka, 9d each Brown Windsor TabletH, Is 3d per dz .JavenU Soap. 81 and 101 each Bu'S-n'm Kxtract of Soap, Is 4d per doz 6h 9d per box Wnshiug Soda, 141b Is, 8i 6d per cwt Colonial v'imgar, 2s per gallon Ertgliah Vinegar, Champions, 2s 6d per gallon Champions Vinegar, 101 per bottle Colonial Vinegar, 61 per bot'le White Wine Vinegar, lOd per bottle Sunlight Soap, la per box Sapolio Soap, 6d per cake, 5,91 per doz Monkey Brand Soap, large s.zj 6d, 5s 9i per doz Barilla Ash, McClinton's and Thomp son's, 9d per lb Pear's Violet Powder, 83 per box Fuller's Earth, 8d per box Lime J nice and Glycerine, 9J per bottle Glycerine, 6i per bottle Vaseline, 61 p?r bottle loz 3d, lib tins 3s 101 BISCUITS—SnowfUke, 5i per lb ; 4|d per lb per tin Alberc Lanch, 3|d per lb Balmoral Lunch, 3|d per lb Super Wine, 6d per lb, 6^l per lb per tin Zaalandia Mixed, 6i per lb, s£l per lb per tin PEPPER—White ... la4dperlb Black ... la 21 „ „ Whole ... Is2d „ „ GIISGER—WhoIe ... I^3l „ „ Ground ... Is4d „., Oarraway Seeds 8d „ ,



Pimento, whole" 1g   Pimento, jrround Is 2d   Mlx^d Spice l^d per packet PlCKLES—Hayward's Mixed, lOd per bortK, 9a 6d per d< zen Crors and Backwell'e, Is 3d p"?r bottle Ciptain White's, 2s 31 per bottle Curry Powder lid p*r bottle Borax ... 8d per lb Alum 6d   Saltpetre 6i   Tar taric Acid lslOd   Carbonate Soda, 3d p<ar lb, 2<s prr d z lbs Whole Linseed ... ... 3 I per lb Linneed Meal ... ... 4i   MATCHES-Plaids, 4|d per «b«, 4s per gro^s 250's Is 6d per d< z«i 1000' asd per b x, 4s ]0J per d. z-n Bryant and May's Safeties, 8 J per d^ze'i Yarmouth Bloa'era. 9 for li Maconochie'a Fresh Herrings, 6£l per tin  Herrings in Tomato, 10J per tin „ Herrings in Shrimp. 10J pe.r tin „ Kippered Herrings, 101 per tin  Preservt d Bloaters, 101 per tin Auckland Mullett 7d per tin Oysters ... ... ... 8J   Sardines, large Alberts ... Is „  Sardines, large 81   Sardines, small ... ... 41   Salmon, Holly leaf ... lOd „ „ Salmon, other Brands ... 8J  „ OlL—Lucca, 2 4i per bottle Salad, I pint 6\ 1 pint lOd Castor, \ pint 51, 1 pint lOd Sheeps Tongues, lib Is, 2lb Is lOd Corned Be-nf, Mutton, Spicad Beef, 2lb tin, 18 Cros«e and Blackwell'a assorted P*titeß, Is 3 I per bofctlo, 14s 6d per dozen Potted Mcatu, ftfflorted, 6i per tin Bovril, 2 z, 1« lOd. Lot berg's extract, 1h 9J per bittle Patent Groats, Robinson's, 10d ; Har per's, 9d per tn Mellins' F< od, Is 81 per tin Np^tl-V Is lid Neave- Food, lid Finest Jap-1 Rice, 2|d per lb. s'b for Is Vermicelli.Jtsd per lb^ 41b for Is lOd Macroni, 6d p^r lb, 4lbs for Is lOd Pearl Barley, 2| 1 per lb Ground Rice. 3| I per lb Aulsebrof.k'e Cocoa, Jib 4i, lib 1* 31 Ca-iliury* Cocoa, £'b 10i, |lb, Is 81 Star Cocoa, 3s p«r lb Uastfe Brand Salt. lewi. 53 llock Salo . cwt 5.» Table «alt, 71b* 81, 141bs Is 3d Coble Salt, 21b j*rs, 8J Kdmond'a Baking Powder, 111 Heaward's Flag Brand Powder, lOd Ohef, lOd Grosse and B'.ackwell's Assorted Es sence^, 9d per lb, 8a 6d per dozen Colonial Resorted Esaencea, 5d per lb, 4s9>l per dcz^n Rickett'a Blae ... ... 10i per lb Empire Blue 81   Kean's Blae 10d „  Aulsebrookfe's Jelly Powders, assorted, 7<l, 6s 9d yer dcz 'n Ddvor'b Jelly Powders, 6d, 5i 91 per doz CoinWn Mustard, D.S.F., Isßi perlb, ilb 10R fib 6d CoSmai«'a Mv «tard, loose, Is 3d per lb STAR.OH—Colman's and Berger's, 6i pur packet  Gregg's and Lily, 6d per lb „ Gtaze Chinese, Is per box  Gl«zj Japanese. 6d per lb Symington's Coffa.: Essence, la 2d per bottle Turkish Coffee Essence, 10£ d pei bottle \laypi-lo So^p, 6d p< r cake, any color Diied Peaches, Apricots, and Apples, 91 per lb Milkmaid's Milk 7^d per tin, 7s 3d per dozm.



SPECIAL NOTICE. ;oi— '■ '* "** \TTANTED-THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL QUOTATIONS. ROLLITT'S BOLLKR FLOUR S^ per ton SHEEP NETTING, (C.S ) .. •• - 3d per yard. BARB WIRTS CHor) .. » - » »«»Oa P erooiL NO. 9 MXGkI WIHE « »« Od per cwb. O.K TUBULAR LANTERNS 1» Od. BOILED LINSEED OIL « I 4« Od per Sgallon drum CASTOR OIL le^Od pertin. 12 GALLON G* LV.'.M^.O FORTABLK UOILBRS 37s Od. LEWIS' PRSZB BAOON, SIDES & ROLLS .. ?j* 'v } jL.A.I. "'i UyS -*- *■ '^.^ x--/ %-'' *** AbHBUiiXON,



F. FERRIMAN. ~ FOR S.\L*i'. PARK STRHLT. I HAVE FOR HALE —Two Good Dwelling Bousen, together with \ an acre of land, m a fi sr-c'ass locali'y ; j BOitalle for eithir occupation or invest* ra :nt i'u 1 particula a on application. F. FERRTMAN. FOB BALP. j jf5C/"\ On ea=,y tu.-ina will purchase { 3J<t)\J » good Building Sice fronting ! the Town Beit. Th« land is f«nced with | good live ftncsf, and has erected thereon j & substantial ahed ai d wash house with pump. F. FERRIMAN. FOX BALK LEASE IN PERPETUITY OF 500 ACRES. XHAVK F>R SALT?—The Goodwill in lease of 500 Acres of good tussock land, well fenced with seven wires and standards A comfortable house is erected on the land. Rental, Is per acre. The property has not had Sheep on it for four months. F. FERRIMAN.



THE REASON WSY OUR JRE AD Y-MAD ti CLI THING IN MEN'S AND BOYS' TS SOLD with the DISTINCT GUAR- | ANTEE that it Mußt Give PERFECT SATISFACTION, or the Money will be Refunded. This Guarantee is made, not because j HALLENSTEINBROS.&CO. Tub Makers, Think you will want your money back, bub rather b.cause they know you won't. I OUR ! READY-MADE CLOTHING la a Combination of Fine Material, with Fine Cut and Workmanship. It is as Good as Clothing can Possibly be made, and far Superior to the Cheap, so-called Tailor tmde Clothing, so much advertised, and less than one-half the price. See our Men's All-Wool Mosgiel Tweed SUITS .- .- at 26a 6d ' Fee onr Men's All-Wool Mosgiel Tweed TROUSERS .- at 8s 6d Bee our Boys' Golf Knioker Norfolk Suits, in Neat Checks and Heather Mixtures Any Style of MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING Made up to Order at the Ordinary Ready- Made Prices. New Zealand OLOTHIHC FACTORY. A. G. BARTON, Manager.



TO ENGLAND IN THIRTY-ONE DAYS ROYAL MAIL EXPRESS SERVICE. riIHE Passanger route to England ia «n- X doufatedly the Australian and American route (A. and &• Route), avoiding alike the heab of the Red Sea and the oold of Cape Horn, and giving passengers the opportunity of travelling in luxury and comfort through the moat intereßting country in tho world. The Steamers of this Line are appointed to leave Sydney and Auck'aud for Honolulu and San Francisco every four weeks, sailing as under ■— Steamers Tns Leave Leave Arrive Sydney Auckland Frisco. 3500 JuTy~s "JulyTO" July 28 Alameda 3000' A up. 2 V.. 7 Aug. 25 Maripoga 3000, Aag 30 Sept. 4 _ Bept.J22 Tickets are available for 12 months, and Saloon Passengers can break their journey at Auckland, Honolulu, San Francisco, or any place or call en route to New York, and have aieo tho privilege of travelling across either Canada or the United States. SPECIALLY REDUCED RATES. Through fares, Sydney or Auckland to London:— Saloon .. .. £64 2s 6d to £72 9i 2d Steerage.. .. £32 7s lid. F. FEEiRIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New Zealand (Limited.)



ORIENT LINE OF ROYAL MAIL BTBAMERB. riIHE following Royal Mail Steamships X belonging to the Orient and Pacific Companies will leave Sydney on Saturday, at Noon, and Melbourne on Tuesday at 1 p.m as under for London (Tilbury), via Adelaide, Albany Colombo (Transhipping for all Indian portß), Su' z Canal, Marseilles, Naples and Gibraltar : — Steamer! Ton* From From From fteg Sydney Mel'bn. Adelaide. Ormuz 6587 July 22 July 25J July 27 Austral 5524 Aug. 5 Aug. 8 I August 10 Omrah 6587 \ug 22 Aug. 221 August, 24 And fortnightly thereaf'er. FARES-NEW ZEALAND TO LONDON Saloon .. .. Single £39 to £73 10* Return £70 to £115. Third Class ... £16 16s, £18 18j & £22 First and second class passengera secure special advantages by booking through from iNew Zealand, being provided with Saloon Pass.gea to Australia, which are included in tho above fares. PAauages can be booked to or prepaid from any of the above ports. F. FE3RIMAN, Agent for Union Steamship Company of New ' Zealaad, Ltd., Agents in New ZsalaruL



Fr.edlander .bros. FOR PRIVATE SALE. %\T E have for Private Sale,, an Eigbt-roomed House fitted with every convenience, situate on Garter's Terrace, Tinwald. Full particulars on application to FEIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED "FOR PRIVATE BALBJT ' rnHE WELL-KNOWN SINGLE-TREE X i PROPERTY, Gontainine;* 2150 ACRES, Situated near AtfordgPorest. Forfiurther particulars apply to,* FRIKDLANDBR BROS , Ltd , Land and Estate Agents. ■TTTE are O&SH^Buyera of good tfines of MILLING & SHIPPING WHEAT, Also, — OATd, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. FRIEDLANDKR BROS., Lld.



FAIRTON. T¥TE are prepared to treat privately for any Unsold Lots iii this Township. Apply early, as there are only a few Sections left. Farmers and others would do well to see us regarding a 5 or 10 Acre* Block. APPLY AT ONOE TO FRIEDLAMDBR BROS., Ltd, I LOD & ESTATE AGENTS.



T7IOR SALB-Baggy or Ughb Trap Horse, t? Byrs old ; ulbo Light. Trap or isaddle i-Lorsc, 6yrs, Apply Mail Offiuo. I^>HIZH! EGGS for Sale &t Felhare . Yards*



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HAVING TAKEN OVER THE BUSINESS OF THE ECLIPSE CYCL- WORKS WE ARE HOLDING A GRBAT CLEAKISG SALE OF LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S BICYCLES, CYCLE ACCESSORIES, ETC, STOCK must be REDUCED by €200 in Four Weeks, Lowest Quotations in Canterbury. Wa have Juab Landed ex Knight Tempter, a Shipment) of the Famous "LOVEL DIAMOND " MACHINES, (Admitted to be the Best in the World,) Which will be included in the Sale. ' Mr G. Carson will continue in charge of | the Cycle Department. j CAKSON & CO., GROCERS & IRONMONGERS. .Importers of Bicycles & Cycle Accessories* TANCRED STREET & ARCADE, 7 139 ASHBCRTON.



MRS McGREGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at ths corner : of Kast and Burnett Streets, Ashburtoa, where she will welcome all her friends and '■ Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours, A Choice Assortment of Coafec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit in Stock. /; ' 6 129



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The proposed Young Men's Club deserves the support of every citizen. And it is hoped that the young men themselves will appreciate the efforts now being made to establish an institution for their own benefit? iv Ashburton. As the youths of our colony become better educated, and elevated to a higher moral plane by such helps and assooia. tiona as the proposed Olub will undoubtedly afford them, they will become more respected and better citizens. They'will no longer be, I found loifering'aud wasting their money in questionable Ways, and as '? the apparel ofb denotes the man" they will become m,ore particular in the choice of their tailors, Mjssshs Ceaigbead and Bhrbyman are evidently keeping ''up to date" as The Leading Tailors and Outfitters of Ashburton. Their immense stock of new winter goods comprise the newest styles and tnaterals ac now worn at Home, and of course their long established reputation for fib and workman* ship need only be pointed out to visitors and strangers who may wish to know where to find the best tailors and to get satire " satis faction.' Ladies also find their orders for tailor made costumes executed by this firm in the latest styles most satisfactory, and %% the moati reasonable prioei