PARLIAMENT.

United Press Association—By Electrio Telegraph

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE?,

Wellington, August 15 The House raab at 2.30. Mr Guinneae took the chair in the absence of the Speaker. THE FINANCIAL DEBATE. Mr R. Thompson resumed the debate on the E'inancial Statement,. Be said that there could be no doubt that the public debt was rapidly iocrsasing, but the increase wv.s due to reproductive works and purchasing lands for settlement; and the amount of interest aocruing from (he cxpeudiliue more than covered the cost; in connection with that expenditure. No difficulty should be placed in the way of people securing the freehold, and the money thus acquired should be devoted to reducing the liability on land purchases, aa ha foresaw great danger of land coming under the power of the foreign money-lender. Mr Brown eaid thab instead of showing a saving in expenditure on education and defence, the amount voted for these servioes should have been fully expended. Fie advocated facilities beirg given to lease holders acquiring the freehold of their sections. Be approved of granting a rebate in interest under tho Advances to Settlers Act;, but considered !hat the redu< tion proposed to be given to those of the Grown tenants who paid up promptly was merely a ooncession to those who were well off, and did not beutfio the poor struggling man. The amount set apart from the proposed loan for railways was too small. He hailed with pleasure the proposal to spend £150 000 on roads to open up back blocks. The Premier characterised the state of these roads as heartrending, bub he had not made that discovery until on the eve of the general election. Mr R. MoK°tizie contended that not the slightest i-dlid objection had been raised to the F nancial Statement. During the debate t lie hostile criticisms made were mide on purely p itty points The House adjourned at 5.30 p.m. The Hou«e resumed at 7 30 Mr fcoobie Mackeiiie, replying to the charge that the Opposition had got up aselesa scandals, said that if the Govern ment had adopted a less peculiar system of administration there would have been no necessity for such charges. When the railways were under Commissioners they showed a surplus. The Premier said that because a surplus was shown it was no indication of good management, as a surplus could be got by underestimating revenue. If that statement was applicable to railways it also applied to the .Financial Statement. The surplus shown was a purely artificial one, and table 6 in the Statement showing the direct interest carrying and not the interest bearing loans was the most im pudent that had over been placed before the House. The Government came in on a non borrowing and self-reliant policy, and yet they had added nine millions to the debt. Had the Government gone to the people with the proposal to borrow such a Bum without completing railways they would have been scouted. Among the so-called direct interest bearing money in the table was £500,000 in the Bunk of New Zsaland. He was glad to learn that the bank was now on a fair way to succeed, but would prefer to ase that amount expended in the work of colonisation. He referred at some length to the marine scandal, which he characterised rb disgraceful to those who were responsible for it and the colony as a whole. He would take an opportuni'y of making the House ring with the iniquity of attempting to degrade the New Zealand Cross by bestow ing it on an unworthy object. Mr Mills submitted that the Colonial Treasurer had shown that he was quite capable of taking charge of the finances. The previous speaker had said nothing to disturb confidence iv the reliability of the Statement. He regretted reference had again been made to the Bank of x\ew Zea land, as no one knew better than Scobie McKecaie that the Government were not to blame in any way for events in connection with it. Let the Opposition pull the State nient to pieces as much aa they iiked, but refrain from injuring the colony. The Opposition sizd that they would not disturb existing legislation if they got into power but he considered the Government the best administrators of this legislation. Mr Montgomery contended that the system of land settlement was to a very great extent the cause of the present pros perity ; and at anyrate the action of the Government had hastene 1 the fall in the price of money. The labour legislation had encouraged industries and corrected in dustrial disputes His estimate was that the revenue would exceed that predicted by £250,000. As to the railways, he contended that from a taxpayer's point of view ex tension wag a mistake, as railways did not pay interest at present and their completion would simply mean further taxation. The Government had gradually drifted into a policy of borrowing on a large scale, and while he would not say that borrowing should be discontinued for such purposes as land settlement, the Government should exercise more care in the matter. After Mr Lethbridge and Mr Holland had also spoken, Mr Lewis moved the adjourn ment of the debate. The House rose at 1 a m.

News in Brief.

Messra W. H. Gollina and Co. have just landed large shipments of white and red pine, timber, lathe, etc. Buildcjs ahould inspect their stock, which they aay ib the largest in the county, and well seasoned.

Latest Items.

Yoong Men's Club—On Friday evening a lantern exhibition of v.ews illustrating the West Coast sounds, Jakes, &c, will be givsn in the clnb rooms nt 8 pan, by Mr F Cooper,' who has kindly consented to Bhow his ex cellent; aeries at views of this beautiful scenery. Selectiocs will also be given on Mr Jones's gramaphone, so that a pleasant evening's amusement is in store for members. Supreme Court.—At Uie Supreme Court, Chrisichurch, on Tuesday, Sydney Puller, aged fifteen, was acquitted on a charge of criminal assault, tho Judge discrediting the fctory of the prosecutrix, Eobert Purker was acquitted on a charge of perjuty in connection with the prosecutions of book makers. A Smart Lad -—Scene in the I fvit De partment of the Borough School tv-day during the annual examination. Inspector, (noticing that the spelling lesson contained ! a goo J many e'e) 14C, co. ? This stands for !'caught' does'nt it?"—" Yes" promptly replied the small boy addressed—bub it stands for eicorrect" too, The Inspector appreciated this repaf tee as much aa any one present, The Cobomandel Fatamty.-—The four young men who were rtrownrd a*" Cw>rnanr?e! were all Aujkl&udess. Mollis, aged 27, was Hell known iv football circles. The boat was fl&t-bottomed, 13 feet long, and was loaded with oysters. Hamilton remained on shore as signalman for the next trip, owing to darkness coming on, and so escaped. The water was Bmooth near shore, and he*vy rain falling prevented them seeing the danger further out. None of the bodies have yet been recovered.

SPORTING.

C.J.C. GRAND NATIONAL MEETING.

FIRST DAY.

United Press Association—By Eleotrio Telegraph Christohubch, August 15 Concluding results: — Taliy-ho Plate Steeplechase, of 50 soya; two milea—Crocus I, Natation is, Liberal 3. Time-4 21g Dividend—£s 13s 6d. Enfield Steeplechase, of 100 soya; two miles—Dundonald 1, Schnapps 2, Hunting don 3. Time-4 lOg. Dividend—£s 17e. Woolston Plate, of 50 soys; six fur longs—Boccaccio 1, Wedlock 2, Bizarre 3. Won eaaily. Dividend—£3 10a. Ladies' Bracelet, of 70 aovs; two miles —Cameo 1, Golden Legend 2, Windermere3 Time—3.s4< Dividend—£l4 sa.

SECOND DAY.

Chbistchubch, August 16 The following acceptances have been re ceived for fco-toorrov?'a races j— " ApatrsT Handicap-—Mauser 12 0 t Cannon, shot 10 13, Ngeparu 10 12, Sir Agnes 10 11, Female Franchise 10 10, Tortulla 10 9, Ben zoln 103, Eidelweiss 10 0, The Spinner 10 0, Waterstone 9 9, Peerage 99, Wedlock 9 8, Bulrush 9 0. ISLINGTON HANDlCAF—Ruamahanga 1010, Jupiter 10 9, Crusoe 10 5, Huku 10 5, First Blood 10 5, Ruby Twist 97, Daphne 97, Wateratone 95, Bizarre 94, Rex 11. 9 0, Red Banner 9 0, Bimetallist 9 0 Merivalk Hurdle Race—Roller 11 7, Glenore 11 3, Straybird 10 5, Derry 9 10, Jib 9 8, Flirt 9 2, Schnapps 9 0, Rata 9 0. Sumnee Handicap.—Lapidary 1013, Rad Banner 9 12, Golden Legend 9, H, Cornea and Bristol S_ S, Vulcan 98, Conspirer, Skipper, and Soubriquet 9 0. HUNT Cltjb Cup.—Crocus 12 8, Hunting don 11 13, Natation and Fleetwood 11 12, Victor 11. 11 6t Wahoo and Tekoa Glen 110. Second Hunters Hcrdle Race.—lrish Twist 13 8, Pomellion and Zola 11 8, Victor JI. 11 6, Birthday 11 3, Fly, Sub Roaa, and Waihora H 0< Bb^ufort Stebplkchase. — Dundonald 10 12, Muscatel 10 9, Black Dust 10 2, Tally-ho 9 13, Venture 9 7. Kuka has been scratched for the Graad National Hurdles.

THfi^ ASHBPKTUfI GOABBIA2S, Ty£DKESLA2, AUGUST 16, 1113



li'miil iilmiii I I- I "I"' f «L|L—IUL-LJL__——■—^— »^-»«^«—M^ WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. J AM new making LI!E<AL CASIf ADVANCE.*, FREE OF COMMISSION, upon all W OOJL placed in my hands for Sale either ia Ashbarton, Timara, or for Shipment. | This Sea«m' a WOOL SALES for CANTERBURY have been fixed as under, viz: - , CHRISTOHUROH-November 23, 1F99, December 14, 1899; January 18, WO February 9, 1900. TtMARtT-Deoember 1, 1899^ January 5, 1900 j February 7, 1900. | WOOLSACKS and all Station Requisites supplied at Loweifc Market Ratei. D. THOMAS, Ashburton. -purejTeTeds T HAJS latel? eMcte^t regardless of Cos4 } the MOST COWPLETB Seed "fcrnM« SS n ffu South of the Line, and I now ask Uttelligmt farmer* to inspect the tame at Work. I am now prepared ta GLEAN for Farmers any Description of SEEDS & GRAIN And will GUARANTEE to give them S TISFACTION. CLoTfr" Pt£ B? fc k R*EGRvBB wdToOEHFOOT, locU'y grown; alio, Bert an reoUted y my own maohlneß. the purity of which muat b» leva to 1m AI«o-Hwr6t and goK's Best EKGLISH CLOTKRS, TURNIPS, BAPB, LUCEttNE, TREFOIL, Etc. DAVID THOMAS, ABHBURTON. -TIMBER TIMBEM. 'UMBER- hare now landing ex "GIJSrOHNF," uZU*n," and "ROSA MONO," large Stocks of SEASONED WHITE AKD BED PiNB, ALSO- K?ai i Timber and Laths. — (o) THE LARGEST STOCKS IN THE OOFNTY. W. H. COLLINS & CO., EAST STHXB", ASHBURTON. f Miag Point CoaJ Company AGENTS FOR J Weßt P ort Company | Royal Insurance Company _-^j I. Springfield Pottery Company Telephone—l 4 &15 Pq b ox __ 3s JOHN T. COOCH, (LATE A. LAWSIF), FADNDBKS' BUILDINGS, T>!GS to call atteDtion to the fact that he has now opened op a HAEDWARE DEPARTMENT "~ In the Shop adjoining the Grocery and Crockery Store, which h»i been re-fiited, and furnished with a Complete Stock of DOMESTIC, FURNISHING, AND FARMERS' —IRONMONGERY.— All Goods in the Department will be marked — CASH PRICES — in plain figures. JOHN T. COOCH, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, ASHBURTON. SALE - SALE - SALE BARGAINS — BARGAINS — BARGAINS IN DRAPERY, CLOTHING, BOOTS AND SHOES fpHE UNDERSIGNED AYE EECIDED TO CONTINUE THEIR GREAT SALE Until SATURDAY, AUGUST 5, and up to that Date Gooda will be Marked Lowkr Irian evor. V We have been fortnnate enough to Secure from the Wholesale Wharehouw wins JOB LINES at VERY LOW PRICES, in FLANNELS, FLANNELETTES, CALICOES, SHIRTS, SHIRTIN3S, Women's, Girls', and Boys' HOSIERY, ladies' atd Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, Men's HATS, CAPS, and UNDER CLOTHING, COLLARS AND TIES in Great Variety. Alio—Some Choice Linea^in Ladies', Gentlemen^, and Children 1! SLIPPERS, AlljSGooda wil^be Marked Down in Plain Figures afc Loweefc Poaiible FrioM CALL AND SEE FOB YOUBSELVES. ' • (X) AND MOORE, SAUNDERS'BUILDINGS.



IF 1 YOTT CAN'T ATTFJSD W. STRANGE & GO'S i MAMMOTH STOCK-TAKING SALE (NOW ON) BECAUSE YOU LIVE SO f &"R AWAY FROM CHRISTOHUROH, IT DOESN'T MATTEB, BECAUSE stamp. A Twopenny Stamp S^P . Will Enable You, wherever Yoa may happen to reiide, to Do Your Shopping by Post, And ao seaure « Share of the Good Things Going »b this HUGE SALE. — HOW TO DO IT — SHOPPING by Letter is a great convenience to country residents, bringing them into touch with the big City Houses, aad practically putting them on the same j footing as town dwellers. How is it done ? Juat this way: First, consult your oatft. lognc, find oub what yoa want, put it in writing, indicating as plainly as possible what your wishes are, enclose a postal note, stamps or P. 0.0. to value of desired goods, and y«»ur order shall have our prompt and careful attention, and shall be despatched to yon by first train, steamer, or parcels post. Of Course we needn't tell you ! That during a Great Clearing Sate such as this, specially attractive Hoes are oftai ; quickly sold righ*. out (and, once sold, they cannot be replaced). Should the line yoa ask for in your letter be sold out, we will send the next thing to it. i ' I Remittances MnflPV TtfihiVMPfl Remittance must accompany JXM UnVy AltlUl il/VVV mast accompany aIJ °<d "• »11 Orders, j IriHE Goods Forwarded Fail jtogitk Satisfaction. IF YOU CAN'T COME TO THE SALE It can't be helped; But we are desirous that, Jwhetber you come or whether you don't, you should participate to the full ia all the benefits and advantages THIS COLOSSAL CLEARANCE affordr. But don't forget what the proverb says— "DELAYS ARE DANGEROUS." ; If you would avoid disappointment, don't waste any time in letting us know your requirements. Bend at once. This Sale won't last long It cannot be extended. WHEN THE POST OFFICE CLOCK STRIKES ONE On THURSDAT, AUGUBT 31, thi ß Mammoth " clear oub of unsold VV inter Stocks, Special Bargains, Extraordinary Purchases, etc , will be A Thing- of the Past! YOUR SALE CATALOGUE will tell you what wo have to Sell. Make np your order, and forward with as litt c delay as possible, to W. STRANGE & CO., 8 36 OHRISTCHURCH. LAST FEW DAYS. (°) A |FEW SEWING COTTON, Id REEL, 10d fDOZEN, CROCHET COTTONS, PER DOZEN REELS la. GOOD WHITE CALICO, ?ER D3ZEN Is Hd. PINK FLANNELETTE, YARD WIDE, 2s 6d|PER DOZEN. WHITE LACE CURTAINS, PER PAIR, lg 94.- ORETONNES, SPLENDID VALUE,|3f ft. LAST FEW DAYS. LADIES' CORSETS AT HALF WH 0 L E|S;A LJE CJOJS T. LADIES' UNDERWEAR AT RIDI^CULOJUS PBIO EB\ AH Wool Dress Serges, all shades, SPLENDID VALUE, FRGM !Q|d PER YARD. LAST FEW DAYS." Gentlemen's Mackintoshes 50s, now 27s* 6d Gentlemen's ICaiapoi Tweed Suits 465, now 22s 6d Gentlemen's Socks from 3d per pair Colonial Saddle Tweed Trousers 17s 6d,jnow 10s 9d BOY'S & YOUTHS KNICKERS & TjROU6ER SUITS, : GREAT VARIETY AT EXCEPTIONAL PRICES. LAST FEW DAYS OF THE SALE OF SMITH'S ASSIGNED STOCK. F- S- MALCOLM, Vendor.



NOTICE. AN¥ PERSON found Trespassing on Shepherd's Bush Estate on nnd after the Ist d»y of September, 1899, WILL BE PROSEGUIED j and any Horse found on the property wilt be impounded. DONALD FRASER, 8 71 Shepherd's THE Undermentioned Banks have agreed to charge Half-Yearly a fee of not lees than Five Shillings on all current accounts, without exception, whether Debtor or Credit. The charge will be cuade by the Banks on 30th September next, and thereafter each Half year on 31st March and 30th September. Dated at Wellington, thw Ist August, 1899. } —— UNION BANK OF AUSTRALIA, Ld. BANK OF AUSTRALASIA. BANK OF NEW SOUTH WALES. NATIONAL BANK OF NEW ZEALAND, Ltd. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. 8 99 DELAYS ARE DANGEKOUS IS AN OLD PROVERB, SO MESSES Morrow, Bassett & Go. Itttant all owners of MeCORMIOK REAPERS AND | BINDERS To biin? them into their Yard ftb oao3, If' they require any repairs done to them for the coming season, and so ear© the rush of having them done at the laefc moment). AH work done is of bhe highest to be in keeping with the KISG OF HARVESTERS, 'IHiJ McCORMICK. 1 M. PRIEST, Manager. [ NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOBY, I FOR BOY'S STYLISH OLOTHING of every description. NORFOLK BUITS (Golf Kaickere). GUARD SUITS. MAN-O'-WAR SUITS. SULTAN SUITB S LARGE RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM. i HOW IS IT DONE, mHB BEST HIGH GRADE BICYCLES. 100,000 Sold Last Year. LADIES' OR GENTLEMEN'S UP-TO DATE 1899— £i? los* _£ l 7 1 os. New Shipment! just opened. The Creaeenb Westwood Rims, Dunlop Tyree, etc ANDREW ORR. i



D. THOMAS BULLOCK'S ARCADK " SATURDAY, AUG. 18*9. ME DAVID THOMAS has received in atruotiions from Mr Wm, LEWIS, to soil his interest in Leuse of Town Lots 1, 3, to 13, 14, 16 to 30, 51 to 57. in Chertsey Township, all securely fenced, and huvwig over 3 yeara to run at a low rental. Sale at 2 p.m. ! 3 124 D. THOMAS, Auctioneer. . _______ _ HORSE FAIR. 'JHUKbDAY, BIPr. 11 - 1899 — MY Next Hi BSE FAIR will be held , on the above date, i IJR WPICH I AM NOW BOOKING i KNTKIES. D. THOMAS, 8 f8 Auctioneer. Tenders, TENDERS. riIENBERS are invited for Building F*rm jL House at Doric for Odeasra McMillan. Plans and Fprc:ficauonß may be seen at my l ffice. ~ Teuders close on SATURDAY, August 19, at Ncnn. The lowest or any Tender not neceaisaiily accepted. 8 95 ' K. BIRD, Architect. n o~rTo*k I" AM a Purchaser of (Jauterbury Frozen Meat Company's shares. 8 111 ALBERT ROBERTS. ASHBURION "BOWLING ~CLUb7" AGENKRAL MBETING of the Mem bers of the A-ihburton Bowling Club will be held in Mr D. Thomas's offioe on FRIDAY next, the 18ch ina r, at 8 p.m. Business important. 8121 OH AS. D. HARDIE, Hon. Sec A CORRECTION. ~ HP! HE report having reached me that the X Slaughterhouse at which the dead hcrse, etc., were found was mine, I beg to DENY IT, my .Slaughtering Premises not being in the Hampatead District, D. COOHRANE, Per THOMAS RBVELL, Batcher. TENDERS FOR INLAND MAIL SERVICES FOR 1900, 1901, and 1902. General Post Office, Wellington, August 8, 1899. SEALED TENDERS will be received at  the Chief Post Office, Ghriatchurch until MONDAY, the 11th September, 1899, for the conveyance of mails between the undermentioned places, for a period of THREE Years, from the Ist January, 1900 to the 31st December, 1902. 3—Alford Forest, Staveky, Springburn Post Office, and Springburn Railway Station, daily, 6—Ashburton, Elgin. Wakanui, and Riverside, diily ; Seaview, Kyle, Seafield, and Newlands, thrice weekly. 7—Ashburtoo, Elgin, Wakanui, daily; Seaview, Riverside, Kyle, Seafield, and Newlands, thrice weekly. S-Ashburton, Elgin, Wakaoui, and Riverside, daily; Seaview, Seafield. and Newlands, thrice weekly. 9—Ashburton, Qreenstreot, and Aahbur ton Forks, thrice weekly. 18—Ashburton, Aihton, Waterfcon, and Longbeacb, daily. 28—Flemington and Longbeaeh Road, daily 36—Highbank, Barrhill, and Rakaia, daily 37—Hinds and Lismore, thrice weekly, 38-^-Hindß and Lowcliff, thrice weekly. 52—Mayrleid and Ruapuna, twice weekly ; Valotta Railway Stationand Mayfield. four times weekly. 54—Mount Somers and Aehburton Gorge, twice weekly. 60~Rakaia, B^rrhlll, and Highbank, daily 61—Rafcaia, Overdale, and Doric, thrice weekly. 62—Rakaia, Overdale, and Doric, daily. 63—Rakaia, Overdale, Doric, and Kyle, thrice weekly. 64— Rakah, Overdale, Doric, and Kyle, daily. 74_WinBlow, Willowby, and Eiffelton, daily. The lowest or any tender will nob neces sarily be accepted. Ihe attention of intending teaderers is direpted to the terms and conditions of i contract printed at the back of the tender lorms. Successful tenderers will be required to show that they are in a position to j satisfactorily carry out the services. Contractors whose tenders may be accep ted mush be prepared to carry out the services for which they tender according to timetables framed by the department). Particular attention ia directed to clause 26 of terras and conditions. Forms of tender, with the terms and conditions of contract), may bo procusad at any poßt office. No tender will be ccoaaidered unless made on the printed form. Tenders, indorsed "Tender for Mail Service, No. , to be addressed to the Chief Postmaster, Chriatchurch. W. GRAY, Secretary. In delivering and reaemng mails at railway etatiojsa ib is understood that contrac'aors deal with the guards of trains, and that delivery of the mails is to be made into the railway vans if required. S SMOKE THE NEW VENUS Dark Aromatic Plug Tobacoo. ! !BHE CELEBRATED * BEST BFAND fiUNOTAOTOBBD FHOM OHOICES0) VIRGINIA LEAF



J. SEALY AND CO. NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! NEW SEEDS! | FOR THE FARM-—lncluding Clovers, Ryegrass, Cocksfoot Turnips, Eape and Peas. REW SEEDS FOR THE VEGETABLE GABDEN la any Quantify Required, or in 3d ackets, NEW FLOWER SEEDS IN Id~PACKETS OR 94 PER DOZEN PACKETS ASSORTED. NEW GARDEN REQUIsTteTiN ENDLESS VARIETY. «gr WHEELBAND'S BLIGHT SPECIFIC.~Oa« dresaing a«oordiag to directions will thoroughly eradicate Scale Blight) from fruit trees. TKEE LUCERNE. "■"ST" J. SEALY AND CO. 8 52



Little Appetite and no Energy, These are symptoms that effect a large number of people. Below we give the testimonial of Mrs. A. Morgan, of East Brisbane, Queensland, who does not hesitate to tell you of just the remedy that cured her. "The past season I had a severe at tack of dengue fever which left me feeling very weak and languid with little appetite and no energy.. But I am pleased to say cured me. As a blood purifier r.rA tonic for those who are affected l,y the intense heat of the Queenslr.nl iii:r it is unequaled. lam ph-a.^.o'.: to recommend it to all those who heed a reliable remedy." I'-r r,> V: ~X',vitt->n f,->Vo T>J ■\-r-r': :•;>'■• '["•• ---{.!•<•!;!!■..:v V^r'.-.-l: .-.1, i! n:rc!v .■<;-.. v-"- i'-'.'im V-iCi i>!-: /■■ :■•:•-■ ■;• ■;.,,:■ -:■•.!;.■; ,... .;.; ; ■ '<".,. . Wanted. "YTOUNG MKN'S CLUB.—Magic Lantern X exhibition of viows of West Coast Sounds, etc.. by Mr F. Cooper, in Cub Rooms, FRIDAY, 18'h inst., at 8 pm. Selections on Gramaphone, eto. 8 120 FRESH OY^TBRSr>lounderß,~Ware hou, Smoked W»reh.nu, also Babbits, and all kinds of Fresh Fish hy express To- Night.—J H Jewitt, opposite Mail Cffice. 8 125 SEED Tuscan—White and Purp'e Straw, prune samples, very cheap ; also Tares and Cap a Bvrley.—J, 'I homas, Havelocfc Street. 8 9"5 BICYCLES. —Ladies' and Gentlemen's. English make reduced to £1510s ca^h, to clear prior to stock-taking; original price £20. Fancy China and Glassware greatly reduced prior lo stock-taking. A lofc of Sheet Music very cheap. —H. M. Jowes FLORA SOAP will cleanse anything but your Conscience.—John Orb and Co. 8_24 TV/TRS R. J; HUGHKS, Certificated JLVJL Ladies' Nurse, taj;es iv accouche ment cases e,b her residence, Triangle, Ashburton. Every c*re and attenfinri given, 8 29 NEW Lines in Photo Frames, Indoor Games, Scrap Books, Books of Reci tations, Prayer and Hymn Books, Bibles, Purses, Hand-painted Birthday Cards, Cheap editions of A Window in Thrums, Ships that pass in the Night, My Friend Jim, The Maßter of Ballantrae, Tennyson's Poems, Sheldon's Books, and others.—A. H. WiLfrUiqs, Tancred Street. FOR SALE—Buggy or Light trap Horse, Byra old ; also Light Trap or Saddle Horße, 6yrs. Apply Maiv. Office. MRS HUi'FAM having enlarged and re-furnished her Dining and Refresh ment Rooms, is now in a position to cater for Public Parties on the ahorteßt natioe, ab moderate term.a, Meala ab all hours, Hot Suppers and Fried Fish a speoialty. Hot Pies, Oakea, and Paltry made on the premises daily. Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A trial solicited. 8 60 T> ARRKTT BROS' Special ciearanca"iale JD of Odd Lineß and Remoants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines aud Travellers' Samples on eale» The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, [ e%c, at lowest cash prices.—Barrett Bros, Direct Importers, East Street, Aahburton. BARRETT BROS' Special Clearance Bale of Odd Lines and Remnants now on. A lot of Special Job Lines and Travellers' Simples on Sale, The whole of our well assorted Stock of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc, at lowest cash prices— Babbjstt Bro^, Direot Importers, East Street, Ash burton. MRS MoGRKGOR has taken over the Refreshment Rooms at the corner of Fast and Burnett Streets, Ashburton, where she will welcome all b.Br friends and Public Generally. Hot Luncheon Daily from 12 to 2. Hot Pies, Tea, Coffee, and Cocoa at all hours. A Choice Assortment of Confec tionery, and all kinds of Fruit in Stock. 6J.2 SEEDS, Seeds. Nimmo and Blair's Standard Vegetable Seeds—3d per picket, 80 varieties ; at Fletcher Bros., Cash Supply Stores, QDDFELLQWS*. HALL-AUGUST 21 FOR ONa NIGHT ONLY. — THEY ARE COMING •— The Ifaningr-ECivers ROYAL SPECIALTY COMPANY. Who are now playing to Record Business in Ohristchuroh. Note the Prices-— Zr>, Is, od» Let 'em all Oorr.e. 8 123 Wiit. PERRY, Representative. MRS A. CURTIS will commence the second term for Adults on FRIDAY EVENING, Ist September, 7 p.m., and for Children, SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 2nd September, 2 p.m. For terms apply Orange Hall, FRIDAY, Ist September, 7 to 9 p.m., SATURDAY, 2nd September, 2 to 4 p.m. 8 122 Smoke New Venue,



c* Wb'RE a' Jock Tamson's bairns," an' say we should a' gree tae hae naethin' bub Mac's Fondas -Lanka Unblended Tea