SECOND EDITION

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, subject to the necessary altera tions :— SATURDAY, JULY 7. For Northern Ports and Westporr, per Rotomfthana, at 6,60 p.m. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11. For Northern Ports and Westport, a!so Australian Colonies, via Auckland, per Mararoa, at 10 30 a m. W. H. Rbnneb, Postmaster.

PHEMERIS.

j Phase* of Moon for July.

SUN.

Commercial.

TIMARU PRODUCE MARKET.

la common with the decline in the Home and Australian markets, prices at Timam for all grain have dropped during the week. and really nothing is doing. A line of Tuscan changed hands during the week at 2s sd, Nominal quotations are—Tuscan 2s sd, velvet 2s 4d, red chaff 2s 3d, f.0.b., sack* extrsn Oats show no change. Barley it very sluggish, and nothing is doing; quota tions Is 9d to 2s. Potatoes are quoted at 30c f.o. b. Farmers are now takiDg advan* tage of the fine weather after the hard frost* and rain, and are busy ploughing and sowing The autumn sown crops are now well forward, and look very healthy.

ABHBURTON GRAIN MARKET.

The Ashburton Agency of the New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canter bury, Ltd, quote as follows on July 6, 1900:— Wheat- Prime milling Pearl «. 2s 3d , ;  Tuscan. M 2s 4d „ „ Hunter's 2a 2d Oats—Dune ... la 4d to Is 5d Danish Is 4d to It 5d Canadians la 6d Sparrowbilla Is 5d Barley—Malting, prime 2s Inferior Is 6d Peas—Partridge, 2s 3d Chaff—Good oatehoaf 47a 6d Gran Seed—Old pasture, is 9d to 2s New „ Is 3d to Is 6d The above are prices current paid to

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1900. THE PLAGUE.

The telegram from Dunedio published in our issue of yesterday concerning plague infected rate, is undoubtedly somewhat unexpected, Most people, who have carefully followed the reports as to the progress of the plague since ita arrival in Australasia, have accepted the theory of experts that infected rats have been the chief agents in spreading the disease. But hitherto it has been ACBumed that even rats were safe if contact with others suffering from the epidemic conld be prevented. Hence I the great efforts made by all the Australasian governments to prevent these creatureß from getting ashore from vessels from infected ports. But if the statements mad« in the message I referred to be facts, and the mortality amongst the rodents in certain inland towns in Otago be really due to plague, then the disease must originate with these Animals, and the germs cannot well have been transmitted from outside sources. For it is extremely im probable that diseased rats can have been carried in any way from Dunedin long distances into the interior. It has been asserted that some maladies arise from peculiar conditions of the atmos phere, and it is conceivable that this j disease, although it in many ways resembles the historic plague, may really be a new one altogether, the exact cause of which remains to be discovered. We suggest this in view of the great diversity of opinion that prevails amongst experts as to this remarkable pestilence,which appears to proceed on very different lines from those of the great plagues of Asia and Europe. Nor has the mortality been anything like so heavy anywhere south of the Equator as that which has marked the track of the northern plagues. Of course, the sanitary arragements in these British colonies are far in advance of those of Asia or Southern Europe. But making every allowance for such special conditions, it must be admitted that the present outbreak has not, so far, been very fatal to human beings. In fact the mortality in Sydney during the last month is stated to have been less than that for any previous similar period, in spite of the presence of the plague, This being bo, there is no occasion for us in New Zealand to become needlessly alarmed at the possibility of the disease^attack ing human beings. It is extremely probable that there will be some cases, but now that it has been so clearly shown how closely rats are associated with the present outbreak in these colonies, we are to some extent fore warned. We should spare no pains to remove the natural harbour for the plague germs by exterminating as many rats as possible, and we should continue and increase our efforts to secure satis factory sanitary conditions everywhere around us. By taking these precautions we Bhall certainly tcimmiee the risk.

Local and General.

%* Interesting reading matter will be found on the first and fourth pages of this issue.

The frost—Nine degrees of frost were registered in the domain last night.

Sections*"for Sale—Mr W. Sparrow ad vertlees several town sections for sale.

Poultry Show.—Late entries will be re ceived this evening at Mr Stephens' tffico, Tancred Street, between 7 30 and 8 30 p.m. Those who have not already made their entries will need to note this, as after to night none can ba received.

Thk Waihkmo Seat—Mr Thomas McKen zie haa been nominated for the Waihemoseat. Mr William Guffia haa been unanimously selected as the Government candidate for the seat, the other liberal candidates retiring in hie favour.

Emigrating—The North Otago Times is in formed that Mr Harold Teschemaker, of Eauroo, has acquired 10,000 acres of the best land in the Argentine, and intends to leave for South America at an early date.

AcciDiNT—Jamei" Allison, a young man in the employ of Mr W Jewitt had a painful accident yesterday. The horse he was rid* ing fell, and the rider was seriously btuiied and a good deal out about the face.

Stock Motembnts.—-Fifteen trucks of sheep and thirty tracks of cattle passed through Ashburton this morning, on the way to Woodlands, Znvercargill, ultimately to be shipped to tho Auckland Islands. Farther particulars of this interesting enterprise will appear in our next issue.

New Chorn—A butter churn, manipu lated on a new principle which has been patented, was on view to-day in Mr D. Thomas' Arcade auction mart, The inventor haa apparently succeeded in reducing the labor of working the cream in a churn to a minimum, and a child could work the appa ratus without fatigue.

Personal—Mr Amos Sherratt, an old and much respected resident of Geraldine, died in the Timaru hospital, where ha went to undergo an operation on Friday morning.— Mr Hobbs, late of Ashburton, and recently a guard on the train, had an arm broken recently, and blood poisoning setting in, he died last evening.

Wedding.-—A marriage of some Interest to our Ashburton readers took place in Ohristohnroh. The bride, Miss May Brown, being a former pupil of the looal High School and living in Ashburton for some years. The wedding was attended by visitors from Ashburton, including her Bister and bro|her-iB-law. Mr and Mrs Armer Orr,

Sporting.

A SENSATIONAL SALE.

Uaited Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. London, July 5 There was sensational biiding at New market when the yearlings of the late Duke of Westminster veers offered. Twelve of them realised 43,300g*. Mr Button Sevier ffave 10,000gs for a filly by Persimmon— Ornament, and 6500g« and 5600g« for two others.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The follow ing concludes our report:—

WATER RACK SUPS A discussion with respect to the water race slips occurred, 10ms members suggest ing that strong grams be sown m * f reven tife. COLDSTKEAM WATER RACE Instructions were given to forward a report of the Engineer's opinion on this matter to Mr J. Studho'me, jar., and farther utatiog this report would be agreed to on the UDder-! standing mention :d by the Engineer, viz:— j That the construction of the race be authorised on the terms mentioned. FKNOINO MATERIAL The question of the class of material for feaeing plantations was also considered by the Council, and on the motion of the Chairman it was resolved that lie be [ authorised to procure stakes and wire,.

FINANCE Accounts to the amount of £824 3s 9d were passed for payment. A discussion on the account of Messrs Mclntyre and Lewis for making plans of 36£ miles of the Ruapuna main rae* at 4 guineas per mile, total £154 lie, and eventually it was also passed for payment. A letter of Mr Purnell's respecting account for transfer work was despatched to the Mount Somors Road Board re reserve No. 2734, and that payment siand over In the meantime]

SALARIES AND EXPENSES OF COUNTY COUNCIL

The report of the Auditor on certain points respecting divisions of various amounts to the respective distriota was ordered to be attended to.

In connection with the Ruapuna No. 2 loan account ib was decided thab a rate be struck for payment of interest duo op July 15, and also that the Mayfield telephone subscription be collected forthwith. STEAM BOAD ROLLER On the motion of Mr Friedlander, seconded by Mr Backley, a summary of this matter showed that the coat of a 2£ ton roller would be £745, and the approximate annual expenditure upon engineer, Btoker, ooa), interest, and contingencies, would amount to £555. Ib was considered that three rollings of the various roads would be sufficient. The machine was estimaced to cover one mile per hour or 610 chains per day, 285 days would be the annual working period, making a total coat of 4| i per chain. Ib was generally agreed thab the purchase of a roller would maeb with the approval and patronage of all the local bodies. Mr Morgan thought thab perhaps a roller attaohed to a traction engine mighb prove a battsr syistem, but the Chairman was of the opinion that this would nob be satisfactory. On the motion of Mr Friedlander, seconded by Mr Buckley, who was clearly of the opinion that the steam road roller would prove the most satisfactory, the Committee's report on this subject was agreed to, and a committee was appointed to carry out the proposal to purchase a steam roller. It wai estimated thab a traction engine, followed by a roller, would co«t £2 to £2 10 a per day for hire, whilst a steam road roller would cost bub little more. WATER RACfS A letter and petition, bearing the signa tures of prominent farmers of the Long'beach district, was received, supporting the dear ing of water races by contract and the Engineer's advice so far an Gailager was concerned was agreed to, and ib was decided that tenders be called. Mr Chapman complained that a Fleming ton petition presented by him had not received the same consideration as that from Longbeach. CANTEBBOB* S'jilhfE In reply to a letter read front the Christ church City Council, asking the Aahburton County Council to attend a meeting to appoint a chairman on the Memorial Committee, It was resolved that Mr Harper ba the representative to attend the me«tiug when required. TBAKSFER OF LEASE A transfer of W. P. Eltnslie'a lease of plantation reserve was granted to his brother Walter, with consent of the Deputy Official Assignee. BUAPUNA LOAN Special orders respecting Huapuna loans were confirmed, the Chairman to affix Council's seal. * SLAUGHTERING LICENSE Transfer of slaughtering license from Alex Harvey, of Mount Somaru, was made to J. T. Andrews, HEALTH KKSOBTS A deputation from the Borough Council attended with respeob to the acquisition of, reierves on several beaches la the County as health resorts, which is fully reported else where. LICENSING ELECTIONS A copy of circular letter read from the Ohinetnuri County Council, at Paeroa, asking the local Council's co-operation in urging upon the Government the advisability of transferring to the local administrative bodies the duty of carrying oub licensing elections on the grounds thab the cost) under the present syßbem was excessive. The Chairman and Messrs Chapman and Friedlander diicussed this subject, and it was agreed to co-operate as requested. WATEB BAOE QUESTIONS A copy of the Engineer's report on water race questions was ordered to be sent to the Tinwald Town Board, the tenor of same being somewhat unfavourable. APPLICATION FOR LEASE On Mr Huston's application for lease of reserve joining his property, the Engineer was asked to report to th# Council, CAMERON'S WATEB BIGHTS MeißK Wilding and Lewis' account re Mr Cameron's water rights £7 7s, was paused for payment, and the Hinds saleyards application was granted upon the unual conditions* COMPLAINTS BE WATBB BACES Mr Stewart, of Methren, interviewed the Council cotnpleining that in his section of three acres he had to clear and maintain two water races at his own cost. The Chairman agreed to inspect and arrange this matter. The Wakanui Road Board also complained that water races on Butteriok's road werei in an unsatisfactory condition and asked tiiat they be cleaned. * APPLICATION FOB EXTENSION Mr Wm. Davidson's application for; extension of water race from Remmingbon'i Creek was referred to Mr G. A. M. Buckley, who could not guarantee a supply from this source.

TENDHR E. Church's bender for ploughing plantation reserves ab Valetta ab £41 5s for 50 acres was accepted ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Council was again deferred owing to the balance ihiiefe not yeb being available* OUTSTANDING BATES Mr Johnston advocated that steps be taken to collect outstanding general rates of the Council. The aexb ordinary meeting wai fixed for the first) Friday in August. ,

PARLIAMENT.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Uniied I'reas Association -By Kleotrio

Telegraph

Wellington, July 5 The Council met at 2 30 p.m

OHAIEMAN OF COMMIITKEB Captain Baillie waa appointed Chairman of Committee?.

COMPANIES ACT AMENDMENT.

Tho Hob W O Waiker moved the second rending nf the Companies Act Amendment Bill. Ho said its objeot waa to bring f/he Act up to date. One of its provisions was to let the subs'Jabing public know clearly who were responsible for placing ventures on the market and what were Iheir relations to the proposed companies. The Bill was road a second time and referred to the Statutes Revision Committee. Ths Council roio at 3 5 p.m. Wellington, July 6 The Council met at 2 30 p m IMMIGRATION RESTRICTION SILL,

The Hon Mr Walker intimated that the Royal assent had been given on the Immi gration Rostrictioin Bill.

BAIL WAY TRUCKS

Mr Cadman stated that arrangements had been made for a large supply of additional railway trucks*

MBST BIADISGS

The Chambers of Commerce and Mines Registration, Yotung Persons Protection, Shorthand Reporters Bills were read a £rab time.

The CoudcU rose at 8.30.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.

Wellington, July 5 The House met at 2 30 p m LBAVfI OF.ABSENCE

Leave of absence was granted to Me O'Meara for three days, on aocouab of sick ness in his family. One week's leave of absence was granted to Mr Heke and Mr Kaih&u on account of urgent public business. FIRST READINGS Tha following Bil i were introduced and read a firtst time:— Ciutha River Board Empowering Act Amendment, Noxious Weeds, Slaughtering and Inspection, Orchard and Garden Pests, Small Birds, Valuation of Land Act Amendment, L*nd for t-'ettlemants Consolidation, Land and In* 'corns Tax Assessment, Factories, Shops and Offices, Trading Stamps and Coupons Aboli. tion, Married Women* Summary Separation Act) Amendment!

GAMING AND LOTTERIES Mr Lawry movod the second reading of the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill.

The motion for the second reading was lost by 32 to 23, without: discussion.

DISTRICT CODKTS Mr Hogg moved the second reading of the District Courts Aob Amendment BiU, the object of which is to extend the jtmai'ction of District Courts,! and consequently reduce the amount of business to be handled by the Supreme Court. A very large number of cases, not of a very grave charac ter, were dealt with by the Buprem« Court at great expense and trouble whiob, by enlarging the power of District} Court* could be dealt with by the latter? Messrs Napier, Hanan, Herris, Barclay, Piratii and Guinnciss, generally approved of the Rill

The Hon Mr Me Go wan thought it was too drastic.

Mr Hall thought; the Government ought to have taken charge of the Bill.

Mr flogg replied. The second reading was carried on the voices. BABBIT-PROOF FENCES Me Hogg moved the second reading of the Rabbib Proof Wire Netting Fences Acts Amendment Bill, the object; being to allow a non.midenb of a. district to be declared qualified to be elected a member of a Board, although bucli person is not a ratepayer of the district). The H< n T Duncan laid that he thought that the House Bhould be careful bnfore pasaing the Bill. He did not think that it wan required* Captain Rusßellcongratulated the Minister on his stand with regard to the BiU and that he had neb his faoa against legislation for a particular districts Mr W Frassr suggested the a^j mrnmnnti of the debate pending a report on the subj to% from, the Stock Committee:

Mr Hogg said thiit ha had no objaction to refer the Bill to the Stock Committee, but he deprecated trie statement that the Bill was intended to mesb a special case.

The motion for the seconi reading was lost by 31 to 22* BATEPAYEftS' DISABILITIES

Mr Tanner moved the second reading of the Ratepayers' Disabilities Relief Bill, designated to abolish defaulters' lists, and so that any ratepayer would not be disqualified from voting at any poll ia a borough by reason of hia not having paid rates owing to a borough, provided! he was otherwise quali fied

Mr Flatman said that he did not think that the Bill was nocessaty

Mr Hall supported the Bill as being a ntep in the right direction. He believed fchati the principle should be extended to all local bodies

Mr Buddo laid that he thought that the privilege of voting was a great incentive to pay rates Mr Hanao said that he was o! opinion that the Bill wai a misohievout one

Mr MoLaohlan opposed the Bill Mr Hogg supported the Bill, and Mr Graham and Mr Morrison opposed it. The House adjourned at 5.30 p m, and met at- 7.150 p m She discussion on the Ratepayers Disabili ties Relief Bill was continued by Mr McGuire, who exprossed himself as strongly opposed to the Bill Mr Barclay considered that the Bill was a fair and logical one that he could support Mr R Thompson opposed the Bill The Premier said that he thought it) entirely wroag to disqualify a property holder from voting while the residential qualification existed,, Personally, he thought that the Electoral Rolls should be taken for municipal polls Mr Massey opposed the Bill Mr J Hutoheson said that he would sup* port the Bill, provided defaulting ratepayers were debarred from voting on questions of raising^loans Mr Ell and Mr Pirani supported the Bill. Mr Tanner replied On a division, the voting was equal—3o for and 30 against. The Speaker gave his casting vote in favor of the second reading SICYCLIB DEALERS Mr Hogg moved the second reading of the Bicycle Dealers Registration Bill, the object of which, he explained, was to prevent the theft of bicye'es. The Bill proposed that all bicycle dealers should be licensed, and that they should be compelled to keep a list, showing tha number, deneriptiou, and owner's name of bicycles, passing through their hands, whether for sale, repair, or any other purpose

Mr R, Thompson laid that if the mover would make the Bill apply to other classes of property, euoh aia umbrellas, walking sticks, etc, he would support it. By this means the Bill wou!d prove a very useful measure

Captain Russell said that he could not understand why people .trading in bicycles should be submitted to the indignity of having to register every bicycle pasting through their hands beoause some people were too careless to look after their own property Mr G W Rusßell saiid that ho thought that the Bill was so absurd thai it should be summarily rejeoted. (The motion for th« second reading was lost by 31 votes to 26 deceased's husband's bbothbb bill.

Mr Lawry moved the second reading of the Deceased Husband's Brother Marriage Bill, which proposed to legalise marriage with a decease* husband's brother

Mr Palmer supported the Bill Mr Meredith aaid that he had heard from no part of the oolony any expressed desita for the measure* Ho was of opinicn thab the Bill was intended to condone crime

Mr MoLaohlan supported the Bill Mr Collins said that there wan jusb m mnoh reason for legalising marriage with a deceased husband's brother ai with a de ceased wife a airier, There was no tie of consanguinity in copneeiion with Much marriages, and the atiema attaching to the offipring of such marrlagH should be wiped out by statute

The second reading was carried on the voices. I RABBIT N CIS AN CIS Mr Hogs; moved t ho eecosd reading of the Rabbit Nuiiraoea Act Amendireat The motion was agreed to on the voices, and the Bil! referred to the Stcck Committee LUNATICS ACI The Hor. W H«tl!-Jones moved the second reading <tof the Lunatics /cS Amendmeot Bill The motion was carried CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE On the motion that tho Chamber* of Com merce and Mines Registration Bii 1 do n-tsi, a division was called for—Ayes, 34 ; Noer, 25. The Bill passed IMPRISONMENT FOR DEBT A long discussion took place on the limit under which an order for imprisonment could be made, and eventually, on the motion of the Premier, the amount was fixed at £20 The BUI paused through its final stages, with amendments WSIGUTS AND MEASURES The Weights and Measures Act Amend' ment Bill pissed all its stages Ihe House rose at 2.10 a m Wblmhqton, July 6 The House met at 2.30 p.m. FIRST KEADIKO

The Ohsnemuri Gasworks and Water works Supply Act Amendment Bill was read s> first time.

QUESTIONS RepHts to questions oboupitd the re* mainder of the afternoon* The House adjourned at 5 30* The Houie resumed at 7.30 BILLS ADVANCIP The Orchards and Garden Pests Bill was read a second time.

Mr Seddon moved the second reading of the Pnbllc Contracts Bill, providing in all Government or Local Body centracts s> nni» form rate of wages and hours of labor for employee as awarded by the Courts c-f Arbitration.

Mr M'Laohlan considered It a mistake to fix a minimum wage, at under that system ■elderly or less competent men suffered. Comparison had been made between the rate of pay in the Railway Workshops aad that paid by private firms, bat the fact was that once a man got into Government em ploy he never lefb it

Mr Flat 31 %n thought that tht defects of the Bill could be remedied in commitUe. To hit mind, the BUl f instead of decreasinn, would increase the number of small con* tractors. Fe would reserve his right to vote againsb the Bill on the third rtading, if it was not'improved. After further discussion, the motion for the second reading was carried by 47 votes to 12. Th« Houiia rose at 12.20 a.m.

STORMS AND FLOODS IN AUSTRALIA.

Ux.predscmtod Flocd-

Scenes of DosoUtion

Saewed-ia Trains.

United Press Association—By Elaotrio

Teiegtaph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 7, (10.10 am, This Office 10 45 am)

Sydney, Joly 7

. The Hawkesbury Ri«rer is in the highest flood known for 38 years. There has been enormous destruction of property, and a number of houses and farmhouse® have been washed away. Special trains with boats have been despatched for relief. Looking down theHawkeebury valley from the Kurra jong mountains the scene is of the utmost desolation.

A train was snowed up near Bathurst, und the p issengers were con fined to the cars all night. A relief train was sent, but it was also snowed in on the rising ground ■ between Bathurst and the mountains. The snow is four feet deep.

Ashburton High School Board.

The monthly meeting of this Board was held yesterday, (Friday). Present—Messrs A Orr (chairman), Chapman, Denshire, Hugo IMedlander, Stitfc, and D Williamson.

The debit baUnoe at the Bank was re ported ts £292 8s lid. ,

An application for a rebate upon school fee* was made by a parent on the ground that his son bad been unable to attend dur ing the first four weeks of the term, dug the Board regretted being unable to comply. A bonus of £1 for the winter term was granted to the caretaker, the head master resorting on her duties.

On the application of Mr Tennacl, it was decided to grant the use of the boys wing of school for technical classes, the ohtirmaa to arrange details on the understanding, that the Board whs to be put to no expense. The headmaster's report was received and adopted. .. , > ■ • = . : ; The tub-committee's report upon the question of salaries, owing to the two schools being united was read, and it was proposed by Mr Denshire, seconded by Mr Chapman and carried, Ishat no alteration be made at present.

Mr W J Sllcook attended with complaint that a feace had been removed from tha reserve recently leased by him from the Board, and after considerable discussion, il wai resolved that Messrs Denshire, Fried' lander, and (he chairman inspect the pro* perty, with power to ict in the matter. It was reported that rents amounting to £256 Is 3d ware now due, which the Secre tary is to oollieob.

Aoceunti amonnting to £67 odd were passed for pvrment, after which the Board rose.

SUDDEN DEATH.

Htsban&ftiui Wife.

Information was received at the Police Station, Chriiitchurch, yesterday that tmig named Roberb Robertson, a bootmaker, in Victoria Streai, h»d died suddenly at an early hour bhat morning. Deceased had informed Themaa Pickering, a tailor, al the old Britannia. Hotel, early in the morning, that hit wife, Eliiabeth Robertren, was very ill* Robertson returned to hi* home and found his wiife dead. He left the home again, apparently deeply affected, and dropped down in the street. He mi taken to the hospital in a cab, bub when the vehicle arrived there its occupants was dead. Dr Downea had been attending Mrs Robert son, aad he sitated that death was due to chronic bronchitis. Rebertsoa was sixty nine years of »ge and his wife was seventy two. Mrs Robertson had been twice mar ried, and a son by her first marriage, Mr Richard Wrigh!, resides at Durham Streetr Sydenham. A son by her second marriage resides in Auckland.

Affairs in Russia.

banisb;ment to Siberia

ABOLISHED.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright St. Petersburg, July 5 The Czar has issued a ukase largely abolishing banishment to Siberia. Owing to the Russification of Fin. land a wholesale resignation of Finish senators and officials is taking place*

THE ASBBURTON OTAE lAN J SATURDAY, JULY 7, 1900



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NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR! ATOTWITHSTANBING the advance in Wool, wo are selling our Stock of JS Winter Underclothing at last year's prices. MEN'S L.W. PANTS from .. fc IW. SINGLETS from .. .♦ «j M f LANNKL UNDKRS .. .. ** 6d. CARDIGAN JACKETS .. «»» *d In oar Boot Department we h»re » aplendid Stock of Ladies' Evening Shoe*, *Wo Walking Shoes and House Slippers. WARM fPLT SLIPPERS, IN MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S Sun and wombSSi galoshesjtob the wet weather, Call and Inspect. N.Z. CLOTHING" FACTORY. F. EL BECKINGSALB, Manager,



GREAT WINTER SALE (For 31 Days) COMMENCING FRIDAY MORNING. OBEAT REDUCTIONS IV GENERAL ft FANCY BKAPEKY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS. Splendid Opportunity for Cash Purchasers. ROSLYN Blankets from 16s 9d English Blankets 83 6d to 12s 9d Men's Saddle Tweed Trousers, Colonial, 10a 6d to 12a 6d Men's All Wool Kaiapoi Trousers Sa 6d, 6d 96, and 7a 6d Men s Waterproof Coats, sewn seams, greatly reduced Ladies' Jackets, Capes, and Mantles half price 60 Maids' Macintoshes at 4s 6d; Ladies' 7s 6d Black Cashmerea from Is 6d per yard Grand Stock of Ladies' Corsets much under usual price Navy and Black Serges, all wool, raach reduced Bi^ery Article in Stock largely Discounted TAILORING DEPARTMBNT.—Having secured the services of ft PIEST-CLAS3 cotter, Suits now made from S3 38, perfect fit. DBESSMAKJNG.— Thia Department is giving every satisfaction ; fit and style, at moderate prices. ANDRE W O R It.



SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT " THE CORNER." "T¥7"iS WILL OFFER SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS to reduce our Stock— ■ PRIOR'TO STOCKTAKING. 15D Yarda B.Uok Ow»hme?«a, each, Sale Price Is lid, 2s Bd, 2a lid, 3s Jld 40 Yards Blaeq fancy DresH, S«le Price 1« 36 Yards Black Silk Striped Oredon, Sale Prioe Is 6d 80 Yards Black Fancy Brocade, Hale Price la lid 200 Y»rde Fane* Dress Iweede (all ehades) B|d yard, worth 3s 126 Yard* Check Dress Tweeds 1«, usually li lid 100 Yards Heavy Melton Olotha (new shades) Is Idd 2 Pieces each Black Velveteen llfd, U 9d, 2s, 2, lid yard 1 Pieoe each (all shadesj Colored Velvesean Is 6d and 2» 6d yard 28 Piece* Wide Fancy Kibbon Is to 2a yard, Sale Price 4fcd 65 Pieces New Shades Fancy Ribbon 3s, Sale Pricn 6|d and 8J 20 Dozsea Children's School Handkerchiefs Is 6<a per dozen 60 Doaeo Women's Black Cashmere Gloves, 6 pairs for U 18 oa'y Udies' Silk So rfs la each 10 oqlj Girls' Mackintoshes 7s lid, 8a lid, 9s lid each, Job 85 Ladies' Flannellatte Nights 3a lid, 4* lid each, Job 6 only Ladies' F.annellette Skirts, Sals Prica 3s 61 300 Pairs Ladies' and Children's Corsets 2< 6d 40 Ladles' Capes (to fee cleared} 6*. 9a lid. 14a lid 85 Feathers racing from 23 8d to 7s 6d, in 61 and Is lota 6 only Ladies' Trimmed BUts 4s lid, worth 13a 6i @ only Ladles' Paris Hat£ 12s 6 h worth 26s 6d 12 only Child's Cloth Tonic 4* lid, worth 7s 6d 10 Pairs only Men's Tweed Troasers is 200 Pdiw Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 6s 6d, Va 6d, 83 6d 20 Doaen Boys* School Caps 3d each 100 Dozen Bow Tiea 6 for Is 30 Men'a Regatta Shirts 2s 6d each 300 Ladles' and Children's Slippers Is each pair 20 Paiqs oaly Women's Calf Shoes 3s M pair, very special 525 Yards Fancy Art Muslin 3d and 4|d SOO Yarda & etonnea (new goeda) 4Jd, fid, B|d m White Quilts 6a U and 6s 6a 40 Dozea White and Brown Turkish Towels from 6d each 5T§ Pairs White Blankets 7e fid and 12b 6d per pair 1 Piece each Hemp Caspefc 4|d, 7|d, and Is 250 Pairs Lace Carfcains from 2s 6d (specially remarked) SO Pieces Striped Flannellettes 2s lid, 3^ lid, 4s lid, 5a lid dosen <&l Pieces Fancy Blouse Flannellettes 3|d, 4|d, 6d, Job 4 Pieces Bordered Apron Cloth (to clear) Sd A Line of Ladies" Straws at 1 a lid, were 3s 6dL Worth your special notice. UOTB THIS SALE, ANB GALL SABLY TO SECURE NIBBLES. SPECIAL. BBESSMAKIHG AT 10s 6d FOR ONE MONTH. NORTHCOTE & HEFFORD



PUBLIC NOTICES. PUBLIC NOTICE. ("^ EO. WORKER, Batcher, begs to X notify the Public oi Aahburton and surrounding Disbricts that he has com menced Business on the Premises lately occupied by O. Digby in East Street. First Class quality M"»fc always on hand. Small goods kept;. F -milies waited on daily. mbsThunt. t>efreshment rooms X\ Meaw at All Botjrs ; Tancred Street, opposite McOokbll's Stable«. Busiest »hop in town. 7 50



PUBLIU NOTIOEB. F 1 PRESBYTERIAN CSURCti. j TIHE Services in the aWe Church, and^ at Wakanui, on SUNDAY, July 8, . 1900, will be conducted by Mb J. A. j McKbvzib. Tl/TINORCAS are recommended by the ]\JL Govercmonb Expert as being the best layeru. I have Purebred Minorca Cockerels I for sale, cheap, bred from first pme Stock* I 71 H. G. BEBRYMAN. AWAfiGONETTE Buggy in good order. Apply- 1 Cookson's Stable?, oppo»lt« Ruilway Station. 27_.___ ALL Loasby's Preparationa—Oini amo Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and Benjamiii Gam—afc J T Cooch. Storekeeper J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER dr JEWELLER. NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. A VERY CHOIOE AND HANDBOME COLLECTION OF Opal Jewellery. This Gem is now more fashionable than ever, and is at last receiving the attention that its beauty always warranted, but was long withheld, owing to unreasonable superstition. PENDANTS, BROOCHES, PIPS, designed as*a memento of the War. SCARF PINS, An exact miniature in Gold of the Lee-Metford Cartridge. A Beaul iful Assortment of GOLD MUFF CHAINS. INSPECTION INVITED. J. V.DE BEER, East Street, Ashburton. ~J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STKEET. HAVING secured the services of a first class Picture Framer, I am now In a position to receive orders for all classes of PICTURE FRAMING. LARGE STOCK OF MOULDINGS 10 CHOOSE FROM. Telephone 65; P.O. Box 16 ~MISb"OARSON. rpEAOHER of Pianoforte an<? Organ 1 JL For terme, etc., apply at Residence Corner of Wilb and William Streets nea Wftkanui Boad East. _ MKS JOHNSTON rriEACHER of the Pianoforte and Singing. Havelook Streefr.



* ta • »gr as S - ? Si * 4 O 9 C * OS ©■ s.3i g gs pen I Sj" § < •»■ If H g n SS -, £ HH S W fi a* Sa" DATES, LOWBY Alii). FOB GaS Lamps, 153 Each- Shipment of Bells and' Carbide Just to Hand. OATES, LOWRY AMD CO, Burnett Street T. Bullock. ~~ FOR SALE~ A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield i District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu- , ars apply to T. BULLOCK, Agent. TO LET OFFICKS in Arcade Ohntnbers recently occupied by Mr R M. Our.hberUoD, Solicitor. Rental, 10a 6d per week. T. BULLOCK, TO LET. SMALL Cottage fronting North Belt, near the High School. Rental —3s per week, T BULLOCK, TO LET /"10TTAGE of 2 Rooms and Scullery, well \_J situated in Cameron Street. Possession can be given on WEDNESDAY next, T. BOLLOCK BAKERY AND SHOP" mO LET at) a Low Rental. The Triangle JL Bakery and Shop, situated near the Railway Station and Post Office. Apply to T. BULLOCK. To those desirous of Purchasing Property near Town. QrV ACRES QrV O# ACRKS OI Four Allotments, originally p%rt of the well-known Grovs Fsrm Kstate. SITUATED below Tinwald, fronting Graham's Road, being Lots 21, 22, 41 and 42, on original sale plan of the Estate, the property of Mr J W Rogers. There is a farm house, stable with loft overhead, piggeries, and other improve merits erected on the property. Offers are invited for the purchase of the whole or any of the allotments. Very easy terms of payment can be arranged. Full particular* furnished by the undersigned. T. BULLOCK. BAKAIA. FOR SALE, At a reduced price viz :— OQKA— PROPER IV in the Estate oC/vt/l/ of the late W. Cox, on account of the Public Trustee as follows :— Section 356, corner of Mackie and Rol letton Streets, containing £ Acre with email shop and dwelling, and two-roomed cottage thereon. Section 354, adjoining, and part of 352, containing 1 Rood 20 Perchee. On these are erected two small shops and dwellings. All let to tenants at a total rental of 17b 6d per week. Terms and further particulars on appli cation T. BULLOCK Agent ~ FOR SALE ~~~ TOWN PROPERTY. SECTION and Cottage, centrally situated in Moore Street. £150 price wanted for Town Section 334, containing J acre, conveniently situated In Moore Street, on which is erected a cottage, etc. Terms Liberal. T. BULLOCK, Agent. ( FOR SALE j SHEEP COUNTRY 3018 ACKBS 3018 Some distance above Mount Somora Town ship, Aahburton Gorge, oeing R.S. 31832, i 31853, 51834, and others all in its nabive ■tote. Offers ara invited for the purchase > I of the above. Easy terms viz : Small cash deposit faal ! aooe by instalments, bearing a low rate o interest) full particular* furnished on application 05 BULLOCK



Social is Obakgi Hall — Yesterday (Friday) evening a return social was tendered to Mr and Mrs Huffam by friends, in return | for a previous dance given by them, About 50 oonplea attended and an enjoyable even ing was spent, the floor being in good condition, and refreshments and music being highly satisfactory in character. Mr W Robinson acted as M C. Meetings.—lb is proposed to call a full meeting of intending ambulance students next week, the date and hour of which will ibe duly advertised in the Mail, and | Guardian, to arrange dates and hours of classes*—As soon as the ice in the Ashburton Domain is bearable, a meeting of the general committee will be advertised to complete final arraagements for the proposed carnival. Drought in Queensland—ln giving cvi dence before the Queensland Railway Corii mission, Mr John Cameron, chairman of the Queensland Meat Export and Agency Com* puny, speaking as to the effects of the j drought, said he had gone carefully into the subject, and found that ab Uie end of 1892 there were over 21,000,000 sheep in the coi« ony. On December 31, 1899, there were 15,326,749. The number of emttle at the end of 1892 was 6,591,416 head, and ab the end of 1899 tho figures were 5,053,835. Had the seasons been normal, the number of sheep in the colony should now have been 31,100,415. He estimated the loss caused by the depre aiation of grating capabilities by droughts, the tick pest, rabbits, and marsupials at ; 14,873,936 sheep and 1,352,841 cattle. The money thus lost to the oolocy at £1 10s per head was £2,029,226 for cattle, and for sheep, at 10s per head, £7,436,968, He had made a further calculation to show how long it would take under average conditions to work back to the results of 1892, and hi estimated that ten yean nmitbi aJlowtd,



The Suicide at Cokkks Hotel—At the irqie.uh id at ChiVohtarch yesterday, the jury, without retiring, returned a verdict of •• Suicide while tempor. riiy insane,"



Athletic—A cable from Loudon Hfates hat S. Rowley, iho New Houth Wales tprint ruonr-r, beat R. W, Wadsley in a one hundred yarda race ab Woiverhampton by two yards in 10§iee.



Football—A team tf High School boya went to Tinmru this morciug to try con" cluaiona with a team from ilia High School there. The headmaster, Mr J. S. Teisnant, and a good many friends accompanied the boys.



Un: q-iallecl and Invinoiblo, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for Ooughß and Colds, Is 6d and 2s 6d



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BEAT OUT OF AN INGBSASg OF HIS PJBNBION A Mexican war veteran and promlaonb editor writes—'Seeing the advertisement of Chamberlain's Oolic, Cholera, aud Diarrhoea Remedy, I «m reminded that as a soldier in Mexico Id '47 and '4b, I contracted Mexican diarrhoea, and this remedy haa kept me from gectiog an increase in my pension, for on every renewal a dose of it restores me.' Jfe is unequalled as a quiok care for diarrhoea., and is p!<»a»tit aud safe to take. For tale, by Athburton Drug Company