futility of Prince Tnan's promise to drive the foreigners into the bb& } and she is attempting to take and hold the members of the Legations aa hostages,

RESERVE FORCES FOR THE EMPIRE

DEBATE IN THE HOUSE OP LORDS.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph-—Copyright London, July 20 In the House ot Lords Lord Brassey called Attention to and eulogised the resources of Australia for providing reserve forces for the Empirp, and urged the Motherland to 00. operate with titiu Commonwealth in raising ton Imperial Yeomanry of five thousand in Australia, the expense to be borne by a j tut Imperial and Colonial fund. The Marquis of Lansdowne expressed en tire concurrence and sympathy with the proposal, but advised that caution should be ■hows lest the increased numbers and in ereft&ed efficiency in the colonial forces should be bought by the sacrifice of some of that) spontaneity which had been shown in recent months. The Government was por ftosly rekdy to ditouss »oy scheme, but it Was desirable thab the initiative should spring from the colonies themselves c Ihe Government would curtainly give advice and •ssiaissneo, and expect ca-operatioo» Ha added th«t> Mr Goachen entirely ao osptad ibe idea of a ooloniat naval reserva.

DREDGING RETURNS

Bunedin, July 22

The dredging returns to hand for the week are—Hartley and Rily, 356rz 17dwt j Junc tion Bs>etr:c-H., 77 z ; Cromwell, 69vZ Sawt ; Junoioa Electric 1., 64 z 2dwt ; Perpt v-raace, 54rz lOdwb ; Alexandra Eureka, 50tz ; Golden Beach, 36cz ISdwt 9gr ; Hit>rprii«, 340z Bdwt; Magnetic, Moz ; Earneoleugh 1, 350? 73wt 18^r ; Molyneux Hydraulic, 30cz sdwt; Waimumu Extended, 290z 3dwt; Clyde, 28 z ; Shc cess, 250z lldwb, Golden Treasure, 250z ; Waimuma Central, 230z ; Earnsoleagh 11., 220z Bdwt 6i?r ; Manorburn, 17 z 6dwt ; Otago, 14 z ISdwt ; Chicago, 12cz 12dwt ; Dttasdin, lOczSdwt ; Nil Uesperandurit, 7oz ?dwt j Morning Star, 7cz 4d?t; Shotover, 602 lOdwt Bgr. The r*porb of th» directors of fche Hartley ittid Riley Oompftny Btates that the profib »od loss account discloses some very remarkable figures, the smoanb of dividends for the year totalling £44,687 10s, equal to the splendid return of £6 17» 6d per £1 share, or 6875 per cent—a dividend so far unique in the history of dredging. The wages sheet shows that the considerable sum of £1439 4a lOd was distributed.

The following" ara Rome of the principal r«turns roported for thu week eaded 2l»t ittit:—

Hartley and Riley,3s6oz 17dwt; Junction Eleotrio No 2, 77cz ; Cromwail 690z Sdwt; Jaaotion Electric No I, 64r>z 2dwt; Perse- TorftHce, 64- z 10 Iwt; Alexandra Eureka, 50cz; Golden Beach, 360z lSdwb 9^r; Enterprise, 340z BJwb The above were handed to us by Mr Arthur Roberta, representative of Mr S H Graves, Chnatcharch

The Commonwealth

THE SEAT OF GOVERNMENT.

Umtai Presi Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, July 21 The table upon which the Queen ■igaed the Oomaior.wealth Kill, and Other mementos, have been shipped by the Medic. *

Sydney, July 21

Mr Beid is opposed to Mr O'Connor's opinion, and holds that the clause in the Act is dear that the fixing of the seat of Government rests with tbe Federal Parliament

THE LATEST

IRE OJHISIS IN OeiNA,

United Press Association—By Eleotrio

Telegraph—Copyright

(Received Wakapuaka July 23, 840 ».m , This Office 9 35 a.m.) London, July 22 Beapite the publication of the dea patch from Washington, the English newspapers are unconvinced that Mr Conger is alive. They suggest that the code fell into Frinca Turn's hands. The French papers ask why if things are as the Emperor telegraph?, are Ambassador! prevented from replying. Some inspect the Emperor's message to be a trap to create international diacwd.

8000 Japaneis troops arrotd ft* Tiantsin and 2100 at Ohefoo on Tuea lay*

Th» Powers have agreed to the proposal of M Delcasse to prohibit the exportation of arms to China. A Bill has been introduced into tha House of Lords to enable the GoVernment to prohibit same, St Petersburg, July 22

The Chinese Minister here, suspects the forged Government edicts were at the bottom of the declaration of war against Rn«sia.

THE TRANSVAAL WAR.

De Wet's Commando Cut in Two.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright. (Received Wakapaaka July 23, 8 50 a m (This Office 9.53 am) London, July 22 Oolonel M 0 Little met and fought Dt Wat's commando near Lindley. The Eoerg were repulsed and broken into two section D (

WelmaranF, arrested at Hatherly confessed to terving in a commando after taking the oath of neutrality. £1 2,000 was found in his house.

Received W»kapuaka July 23, 8 53 a m

This Offioe 106 am

London, July 22

Victoria crosses have been awarded 60 Captain F M. Meiklejohn, Sergeant Major Robertson, of the Gordon Highlanders, for gallantry at Elands taagte; and Lieutenant John Nor wood, of the sth Dragoon Guards, for rescuing a Sapper under fire at Jiadysmith.

Received Wakapuaka, Ju'y 23, 10 a m This Offioe 11.16 am

LospQN, July 23 Colonel Little* action was with De Wet's fifteen hundred Boera who had traversed the British cordon* The British cmualtiea were slight,

United Press Assooiablon—By Eleotrio Telegraph Wellington, July 23 Pilcher cables that Corporal Peddie, of Brabant's Horse, faaa joined the Pretoria constabulary, Trooper L S Smith, of Strat ford, died of his wounds on May 6. Major S Boss was wounded at B&nkenkop on July 3< (There is no Major Eoae known). L»noe- Corpora! II F Half was slightly wounded at Bethlehem on July 5. (This name evidently has been mutilated.)

More Invalided Volunteers.

RETURN OF THE PAPANUI-

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Copyright

! Dunedin, July 23 The Papanui, with another detachment of invalided soldiers, turned up unex pectedly afe Port Chalmers yesterday They are Troopers Canuvan (Marlboroiigh), Heather (Auckland), Lindsay (Timarr), Vernoa (New So-aih Walea Lancers), W Saundera (Southland), Saunrle a (Christ church), Mills (New Bouth Wales). The Mounted R flss met with an enthusiastic reception at the Port from the Mayor and Borough Councillors, who entertained them at lurich They reached town in the after noon, whero they were met by the Organising Commit c ,[ who entertained them at the (irand Hotel 'Jbey took their leave for the nnrth by the steamer this morning Trooper Can van paid a high comp'imenfc to Dr lora Burns for the tplondid treatment the New Zsalanders received st his hands Hib couraneom act at Kieinfontein in rescuing a Life Guardsman under fire had nnt received the] commeodation such a pluoky act deserved

Trooper Saunders said he was responsible for the statements re the hospital manage* menb that appear d in the Cape Argus, and in consequence believed he would nave to go to England to give evidence Trooper Canavan added fehab Troopers Mitchell and Otbnll. both of Otago, had now recovered, and were returning by the Karamea

To-Day's Telegrams.

United Preas Association—By Eieotric Telegraph

Wellington, July 23

A lad named Henry Cobb, thirteen years of age, employed on the Waioropgumfti station, W&irampa, it reported to the Police to have been drowned-

A daputationjof f t&deßinen in favour of the the abolition of trading stamps watted upon the Premier to-day Mr CollinA, M.H.R., auggesced that the Bill thould contain a provision for makino the issue of colorable imitation chrques or bank notes illegal It was stated that tho Company coasis'edof | only one man and had made a profit of : £3000 in 18 months The Premier said he | proposed to enable email purchasers to I participote ii the discounts He believed it to be in the interests cf pu*chaser a- d seller and would tend to abolish the objactior able credit) system He proposed that all trades adopting the system should register and deposit the mm of £10 as a guarantee that purchasers would be paid discount and in cash only If the deputation approved, he would draft) the Bill accordingly Napiee, July 23 A large residence at Glive, occupied and owned by Mr M F Burke, was totally des troyed by fire sb 12.30 this morning. V> was insured for £350 in the Norwich Union, the housekeeper also having £100 insurance up on her persona! effects. Nbw Plymouth, July 23 Gold indications have been found in tha Awaktno district by sm o!d digger employed | in fencicg a property, about five miles from the coast. There is stated to be a well defined quartz reef. The private sale is reported of 4240 acres of coal-bearing land at Mokaa.

The Taupo.

{Jailed Press Association—By Kleot-rio Telegraph. Grkymouth, July 23

The inquiry into the stranding of the Taupo commenced this morning before Mr Hawkins, S.M., and Captains Bignoll and Vfullisot\ The assessors' verdict wa* that the eecident was caused by the breaking of the windlass on the part side. No one was to blamel The ve»9el was well found in all particulars* The'jompreasor was nob used. The Court wan unable to foim any opinion R3 to the cause of the accident. Mr Kitching ham appeared on behalf of the Harboui Board and Mr H&nnan for Captain Brophy.

The Fibe Bell—The Captain cf the Fire Brigade requests us ti state that the fire bell will be run? at 5 o'clock tomorrow, Tuesday, for testing purposes. Thia notice is to prevent any alarm being created*

FooTBALL—The following is the teem to represent the Guards in the football match, Guards v Rifles on Thursday : F Clark, R S Shearman, D Grant, Lieutenant NicolL H Moon, F Smiih D Lanch, L Nioll, Gulverhouse, J Dorm, B Biyle, P Orr, S Dixoa, A Gates. Emergencies, O Witlis, W Schwartz, E Burrows.

Hobss Breeding, — Arrangements hav 9 been made with a gentieman who thoroughly understands the businers of horse breeding, to supply us with weekly articles on this subject, and the first instalment of his contributed articles appears in this issue. Farmers and others will find it is worth perusal.

Volcanic Disturbances at Rotorua— A telegram from Auckland stales that the effect of the recent heavy rains o&uted con siderable misgiving* amongst the natives at Whakarewarewa Pa, near Rotorua. About nine o'clock or. Friday night a small area o' the sinter formation surrounding a boiling spring near the bridge across the Paurenga stream fell in. The occupants of two whareu close by quickly evacuated them, and could not ba induced to return. It has been noticed for some d&ys that the groand, by various email fisiures, indicated a subsi dence, and there is now evidence that a farther area may be effected, as large aar« hot cracks are now noticeable. A sharp shock of earthquake wets noticed on Thursday afternoon.

JSealandfa's bods have shown piack And steadiness when under fire, That more are on to try their lock Against the Boers in war attire. It's my advice that ere they start, Sjund health and strength they will

secure, All coughß and colds will soon doparb On taking Woods* Great Peppermint Cure.

THE ASHBURION GUABBIAN': MONDAY, S€hY 23, 1900



Abeest—Detective Cftatiele wrested a|man on Saturday upon a charge of having, by false prebonoßi, obtained good* and money from Thomas Dtftk, Mount Somer« f between ftfercary 7 »ad J^Y 12,



Entertainments. "oFdTjTI low <' h aIT Sole Lessee & M^naarr, Mr DougUs Ancelon Treasurer, Mr E Gallagher. TUESDAY, JULY 24. Taß-iDAY, JULY 24 WALTEK He:]NTrJL,EY, 'VTikL'TKr-ft B«Q»iXJLiKY, WiH Appear as the Rst John ;torm (Ihe Christian) IN an adaptalion by W X Madilox, of Hall Caned wonderful Novel TBE CBRISIIAN, THE CHRISTIAN, Supported by the DOUGLAS AJSCKLON DRAMATIC COMPANY. Crowded House in Auckland Enthuß:vitica!ly Keceived In Weliington. Ti.e Popular Verdict—A Great vw:uccess. Popular Prices—3«, 2*, ta:d Is. Early door Sixpence extra, open 645 Dcora open 7.15 4 171 W X HAIIMAND, Agenfc fr*griiMinii>wiiiin»iiii iiiiiwmiii ■■i»— mmm ' *'FROM THE FRONT."



ROUGH CUT, Smooth Cur, Cub (ff the 11 ;g ia Best, Every kind of Baccy smoked going to Table Bay; Each of them doing its donor's work, in cheering our hearts n the sea. " Pass the plus ;" No, the other, thank*, IsmokaN'USKGAYi 7 164 A sfcatoionmasfcer onoe a*ked a porter, an rishman, why hie was so frequently fourd talking to himself, even when on duty, and in reply ihe Irishman said, " Ia the first place I like to hear a good man taik ; and, secondly, I like to talk to a good man." " Dat am our sentiments." If a man has got an> thing good to say, let him say it. Mr Johnston speaks: — The Secret of a Smiling Face.—An original Testimonial from a popular railway reporter. Railway Station, Pdtone, 26 h November, 99. Plantekoa Fropsiktobs. Dear Sirs, It gives me pleasure to state that I have received great benefit from you* Botanic Remedy, PLANTEKOA. It prt vents all an* easiness after mea's, gives one a good appetite keep 3 the bowols regular, and, in fact, refreshes and invigorates the whole system. It places a smile on your face which cannot be robbed oat, and i>t health of body and a cheery countenance Plantekqa sur' passes any other nitadieinfl I have ever known. Yours truly, W. J. Johnston.



'PLANTEKOA,' THE GREAT HERBAL REMEDY. IT CORES. All Chemists and Stores. Agents Austral Botanic Coy. t SAUNDERS' BUILDIISGS. Wholesale— Plaabskoa Proprietary, Wellington. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB ANtSU&L Meeting of Members of the Ashburton Trotting Club will be hold at Devane's Hotel on TUESDAY, July 24th, at 8 p.m. Business : — To recewo Report* and Balance Sheet, election of officers for ensuing year and general, A full attendance of members is requested. R. J. KENKY, 7 151 Secretary. • .N OTIC E7 ~~ Estate of L^te W. P, Clabidgb \ LL Claims against the Estate of the Lite William Claridge to be sent in at once to HoKACff A. Gates, Burnett Street. 7 165 GERALDINfiTLIVtS SfOOK"~MABKET



WEDNESDAY NEXT. AUR General ENIRIEB CJjmptwe— 1200 BHEEP, Fat and Store 10 CATTLE, Pat and Store 8 PIGS, Fab and Store SPECIAL -20 Oroßsbred Wethers (prime fat) 250 £ Bred Wethers ("very forward) 200 fr-Bred Ewes, in Limb 150 f-Bred Ewes, in Lamb 150 Merino Ewes, in Lnmb (aound mouthed) 2 Bullocks (prime fat) 230 2 and 4-Toobh f-Bred Wether* (very forward) 160 I-Bred Lambs (prime fat) Account) of a Client from North Canterbury, 1108 f-Bred Ewes, 4 and 6-iooth, In good condition, and in Lamb to E L Rama J. MUNDELL, 170 Auctioneer, 7 . .____ , Fruit Trees and Foses. npHE undersigned having the largest stock X of FRUIT TREES and ROSES in New Zealand, begs to offer them to the public at the following prices— APPLES, on blight-proof stocks, 2yrs old, 6a per dozen ; 3yrs old, 9? per dcz; 4yrs old, 12s per doz; syra old 8 in full bud and bearing, 15a per dcz. PLU MS, 2yrs old 6s per doz; 3yrs old, 9 per doz ; 4yra old, 12a per doz ; syrs old 15a per doz; 6yrs old, 18a per doz. ROSES, Hybrid Perpetuals, 53 per dcz;  Tea Scented, etc., 8s per doz.



FOR SALE AT A REDUCED PRICE. O/"\ ACRES at Alford Forest, being R.S (&\J 22038, situated on Wiateralow Run, 1O«—-Tho owner has authorised the acceptance of this figure for a prompt sale, T BULLOCK Agent. PEI^IM"POULTRi~TARDS7 THB Proprietors are largely reducing Btock, to make room for coming season young birds. Some first class Andalußians, Houdans, Orpingtons (buff and black), Gol den Pencilled Hamburgs, ""and Partridge Cochins will be for sale for a short time at extremely low prices. 7 169 ASH BURTON MOUNTED RIFLES Company Order by G A M Buckley, Captain Commanding THE next Mounted Drill of the Company will be held on THURSDAY. August 2nd, and aob as originally intended 'on Thursday Next; same time and place. T. F. GIBSON. 7 172 Sergeant-M»jor. ANTED KNOWN—That J. MorsoN has received a large stock of Winter Boots and Shoes of the beet material, also about to arrive new stock of French Goods, and invikes the Public for inspection. Sale for one month, commencing BATURDAY. to clear the way. J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker in the towD, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and quality. Repairs carried on just the same, in the c aapeat, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best; leathers üßed, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Ashburton,



SEEDLESS GOR3K, Plants 10s per 100; £4 ' per 1000; Cuttings, 203 per 1000. \ Unknown correspondents must send a remittance with their orders. Catalogues and prices of Fruit and Forest Tress and Ornamental Shrubs of all descrip tion forwarded on application. ROBERT CLEAVE, Nurseryman and Seedsman, Invercargill, N.Z. Established 1858. 89 THE DAINTIEST LITTL¥~VVHIe' THAT EVER WAS"i " The Bamblerr HAVING aold oat of my old stock of these superior Bicycles, I have use o ened np a fresh consignment of the LATEST PATTERN " RAMBLER" SPECIAL LIGHT RACERS, ROAD KAC&R3, & ROADSTERS



in all f-laes and all fitted with the ever hating G & J detachable Tyre. » THE KAMBL.EB,' Ai AJM> INSPEOI THE STOCK, Price Easy, Riding Easy. Machines the Stronger on Earth. ACCESSORIES IN STOCK 'JTHER MARES FITTED WITH | G & J TYRES* D. THOMAS.



{ Wanted. WANTED— A girl, must have passed the-* 6th Standard ; for the composing room. Apply Mail Office, Tuesday Morning. ITTANTED—A General Servant. Apply VV in the Morning.—Mrs Northcote, Altentoih 7 166 MILCH COW for sale; young, qu; efc,nl a good milker.—Apply Robert Alcorn 7167 WANTED a Srrart Girl.— Apply atonoo to Mrs VVm P&terson, Havelock ' street. 7168 WANTED— Lady and Gentlemen Su pers for the Christian. Apply Walter Rentley at Oddfellow*' Hall at 3p m , on Tuesday, July 24, 7 162 TO LET—A four-rotmed wooden Cottage in Cox Street: rent 5s psr week — Apply Mrs E»eh\ 7 159 AWTED KNOWN—Chimney Sweep ing done (without any mess). Latest Appliances for the work. Orders may be 'efb with —John Stack, Trevorton. 7 100 WANTED~KNOWN-That I have bo commodation for Lady Patients;— Apply Mrs Ainsworth, Ladies' Nurse, Eton street, Hampstead. Terms on appii oation. t~"ri_W Pairß WhFte Blankets left at TTfid, 1 10s 9d, 12a 6d (xelline fast) at the " Corner " Sale.—Nobthcotb & Heffobo. X3UILDERS will find it to their advantage _3 to get estimates for Ironmongery from Habdley Bros-



f D. THOMAS. ARCADE HORSE FAIR. THUKSDAY, AUGUST 9, — 1900 — MY Next HOESB FAIR will be held r.n the above date, US. WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, 137 Auctioneer.



MRS HUNT. EEFRESHMENT ROOMS Mjsals at All Hoprs ; Tancred j Street, opposite MoConkll/'s Stableß. i | Busiest ahop in town, 7 30 NOTICE. IyTRS C. BSTTS, of Hanipßtead.basjaßt opened the Shop lately occupied by Mr Mahood, aa a Grocery Shop, on corner df Easb Belr. Strictly Cash. 7 5 j TN THK COURSE OF THI NEXT FEW DAYS OUR



Kf\f\ PI EONS wanted at once at J O\J\.' H. Jewitts, opposite Mail Office. WANTED" KNOWN—Ladlea' Jacket?, formerly 27a 6(5 now 4-i lid, Ladies j Capes formerly 30a, now 5? 6.5, Ltdiee ' Moc ntoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2a lid, Children's Ulsters from 2s 6d, Ladies' Corsets from Is ild, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Ork's Cheap Sale. 7 139 HAKDLEY BROS., offer a splendid line of Plate Glass Stable Lanterns to burn oil at 3j 61 and 4s 6i. ANrED~KN"OWN—That we "haY ! just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for this Season, and we are pleased to say that our buyers has : secured them at old Prices. See fc.be Viluei ] —Mitchell & Turner BRAN 3s 9d per bag, Sharps 5s 9d per bap, good sound Onions 2Qlb a Ij, ok 691 b bag for 2a 6d, at Flether Bros. Cash i Supply Stores. IjlOR Rangea, Register Grates, and 1 Mantelpieces try Habdlky Bros, who offer special inducement] to purchaser*. Large stocks now to hand. ' I3ATHS 9 Tanks, Sinks, Coppers, Spout !> ing and Ridging, etc., made to order, ' and all Plumbing work done at the lowest' figure at Hardley Bros j



Travelling Bepresentatiye, Mr C. Mclntosh, Will call on you, soliciting y oar order We are Agents for the Celebrated "|McCormick f> Binders, Big 4 Mowers, AND Daisy Reapers, Also the— P. & P. Manures,



pUNS! Guns ! Guns ! Double-Barrel VJT Breech loading reduced to £3 10s ; all first clasa guns reduced to pric?s to suit any sportsman at Hardley Bros- TUST received—Fresh supply of Cheap t) Books, including * Funniest Song Book in the World,' Silver Songster, Up to df*te Song Book. Needlework Books, First Aid to the lijured (imbalance book), also the following, 8d each—Robert Elsmere, The Moonstone, Woman in White, The Dead Secret, Hard Cash, Jaok Archer, Depart mental Ditties, Messages to the Multitude, and others.—A. H, Williams, Tancred Street. STATIONERY— New lines in boxed Note and JSovelopes, Khaki, Floral, Per fumed, Linear Repp, Silurian, Vellum, Ant:que, Linen Bank, Cream, Tinted and Plain Papers. My Is box of stationery is unsurpassed. Commercial and Court En i velupes from 3; 6d nett cash. Des-ke, Workbfxes, Writing Cases, Purses,...JVak. Letts, Bund Bbgs, Photo Frames electro plate. All up to date. New Books and editions. — H M Jones. ANTED KNOWN - I hat" our Ladfe Winter Jackets and Capes are an txceptionally choice lot, being at once j stylish and moderate in Prices.—Mitchell & rl ÜBKEK CTIHOsE who desire a convenient house X and ur-to-date, should consult Hard ley Bros., for a good supply of hot and cold ' w*ter.



The Finest Fertilizer ia the World. SOILS ANALYSED FREE OF CHARGE. Morrow, Bassett & Go, ASHBURTON Manning & Go's NEW SEASON'S BOTTLED ALES AND STOUT, IN QUARTS AND PINTS, THE BEST IN THE MARKET I Equal to the Leading Brands of i ENGLISH ALES.



OWING to a great increase in busireaß, we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, will hold a Genuine Clearing Sale For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operations. This fs an opportunity rarely met with of obtain ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Cloth ing ab Greatly Reduced J?ricea.—Robert | Aloorn. 1 PUBLIC NOTICES. r~~TENDtoKS~^ANTED FOR Formation of Tramways at Mount Somers near the Mount Somers Coal Mine. Piana and Specifications to be teen at Mr Powell's Hotel, Mount Homers, or at Mr James Gibnob'a, Cameron Street West, Ashburton. Tenders close on the 30th July. 714 THITNhW~ZEALAND FARMERS' CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited, TO SHAREHOLDERS in the ASHBURTON DISTRICT.



142 v q* m , * 2 I ■" *• a I w. of



■p|IVIDBNDS and BONUS for the year JiJ ending Slab May, 1900, will be payable At the Offices of the Associative, Ashburton, ON & AFTER THURSDAY NEXT, Z6tn JULY. ROBERT HAKDIE, General Manager. Christohurch, 2Cth July, 1900. 7 160 E W HANMER. E.W.HANMEB, TO FARMERS. I AM prepared to make very liberal cash advances on all produce—Grain, Wool, Frosen Mutton or Lamb, Sheep Skins, etc, etc., which may be placed in my hands for sale here—or for Bale by my representatives in London. I ehal! not charge any Commission here for the advance—and my representatives in London having the full knowledge of dealing with all produce consignments which they may receive, and having plenty of money to meet my drafts, will nob sacrifice anything entrusted to their care, if there is the slightest chance of doing better by holding for a while. The question of selling indis criminately because they do not know per sonally the consignor, is a very strong fea ture in the mode of doing their business, which has always recommended them.



E. W. HANMER. OHE&P FARMS NEAR TINWALD. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE* QA ACRES, with splendid little Home stead. The farm is in good heart. Also,— 114 ACRES, WITH HOUSE, Etc Both Farms are well sub-divided and well watered. Apply at once— E. W. HAMMER. Smoke New Venus



FOR SALE AT A LOW FIGURE, TjTOEEHOLD Town SeotionNo 56, having Jj about 82 feet frontage on Weat Stree' and running back a depth of aboub 2 chains, on which is a commodious Grain Store, erected on massive concrete foundations with concrete cellar; formerly oocupied by Messes Kilworth & Soar. The store covers exactly half the section, having a space for another building alongside of the same dimensions For terms and fall particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, i TINWALD F()R SALl—Good Building »ite, corner •f*Anne Streeb and Lagmhor Road, being lots 238 and 239, containing £ acre. ALSO An acre adjoining, being lots 234,23b, 236 and 237. To be sold as a whole or separately. T. BULLOCK, TONKING'S Linseed Emulsion^ which has come to stay in Ashburton is a certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaints. Sold by all local chemists and grocers in bottles, Is 6(3 and s 6cL 2



THURSDAY, JULY 26 OS* ACRES IN 3 BLOCKS Suburb m Lat>d at Methven. MESSRS FRIEDLiNDER BROS, Ltd. bava received inetructione from Mr John Baker, of Methven, to Sell on above date at the Methven Baleyards,—- Hia Farm of 62£ Acres, known as Cool gurdie, situated about 60 Chains from the Township of Methven and front ing on Chertaey Road close to the Domain, which will be submitted in 3 Lota, This should prove a good investment for anyone requiring a few acres of good land close to the rising township of Methvon. Full particulars as to terms, etc, *t Sale. Sale at 2 p.m. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1 116 Auctioneer.



FOB SALE, CEUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIBDLANDER BROS, Led. Grain \ Freight" TO LONDON. "\T7"E have space for a" limited quantity "of Wheat orj.Oats, 'available by steamer at] lowest current rates. Farmers wishing to ship will please communicate with us'promptly. FRIEDLANDER Beos., Ltb. FOR~BALBr~"



ALGERIAN SEED OATS. | Grown from Impoited^Seed, riIHEY araja very fast growing'^Oafc, and will ripen from 10 to 14 days sooner Jthan Canadians. Tbsy are heavy yielden, having produced over 80 Bushels per acre in ordinary seasons. Only a limited quantity left. FRIEDLANDERJIBROS.SLrD^ | FOR PBIYATE SALE 1 TTATING dieposad Jot the Lyrdhurst Farm on account of MkJlMax Friedlander wejaro instructed to offerjhiff ArdeghJFftrm, adjoining the above, containing 2560 acres, either in one Block or in Jofcsjgfe < [suit purchaser! For full particulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS, Lid,, 64 [Land and Estate Agents, WE aIT» ~~ CASH BUYEKS OF WHEAT,



OATS, BARLEY, AND GRASS;SEEDS. Friedlander Bros. Limited APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, ;OHIOKPEED, Etc] XT7E have made arrangements with growers for Regular Supplies of all descriptions of Fruit and Produce right through the Winter Months, and can now supply in any quantity at Lowest Market Prices. NIGOLL BROS. Grain & Produce Merchants. ASHBURTON



Wax Candles (fluted or plain) 7d per 1b Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per lb Finest Oatmeal, 251b bag 2s 9d Brown's Corn Flour, 3d per 1b Washing Soda Id per lb Whiting, Id per lb Finest New Omrants Finest New Sultanas, 7d per lb Finest New Raisins 6Jd per ib Quaker Oats lOd per packet Finest Cab Loaf Sugar 3£d pec lb Pure Coffee 2s per lb French Coffe Is 3d, Harp Coffe Is id per lb Finest Roasted Coffeeßeans Is lOd and 2s per lb Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) 41b tin ]s 2d, lib tin 2s 3d New Spanish Valencia Raisins 6£d per lb Elemo Raisins 4£d per lb Finest New Dates 6d per lb Fine Muscatels, perlb, 1 0 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb 0 10 „ Stewing Pruned „6d and^O 8 New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, per lb 0 8 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Barcelona Nuts  0 8 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6  Oaßtor Sugar, perlb 0 5 Crosse and Blackweil's Essences 9d per botble Lewis' Prize Bacon, by roll or Bide perlb 0 6£ Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id and 0 6 Dessicated Cosoanut „ 0 7 Edmond'B Baking Powder, 6d and lid per tin Waluuts  0 8 lib Tins St George's Jams, per tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jam, 6s 6d doz,, tin 0 6 lib „ Crospe and Blackwell'a Mar malade 0 9 Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp berry, Vanilla—pint packota, 5s 6d doz, per packet 0 6 ! De Vere's Jeliy Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 8 Bird Seed— Hemp, Rape, Canary, lb 0 3 Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, per lb 0 4 Cocoa Jib 4d, £lb 7sd Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7£d tin] CHEMICALS, Morton's Cream of Tartar, per lb 1 3 „ Carbonate Soda „ 03 j „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6  Alum, powdered  0 6 „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 „ Borax, powdered  0 8^ „ Sulphur „ 0 6 Disinfectant Powder, large tins l<)d Caoßtic Soda 7d t Bd, and 9d per tin i Carbolic Sand Soap 5d per bar Day & Martin's paste Blacklng,doz. 0 4$ Nixey's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 ' Peerless Glois per b'ot. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 „ in tins 0 7 Brunswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 Feckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 8t George's Blue, „ 0 8 Colman's D.S.F. Mustard, lib tins 1 8 |!r, tins 10|d, |lb tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5s per cwb „  Salt, 71b bag 8d,14»b bag, Is 3d Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground la 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4d lb lib Tin Rabbib In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is



FOR 1 YEARS PMOATEIiGM WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGG3 HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim, &c,, also choice Paperhangings. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speciality. Don't forget. —— 7 64 Coleman's Buildin*, Tancred Street. HARDLEY BROS. Ashburton, supply windmill and etandjifor £12, Well linking at moderate rate*, j



Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lOd bottle White/Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap—Silketone lOd bar or 11s per box McLuod's almond scented 9d bar. lla per box Rawling's almond scented, 9d o»r. Domestic, 6d bar Bond's Clb»nser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash lOd bar



Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4|d bar? Lifebuoy (Catholic), Is 43 box, 6d bar Tollofc Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box, la box Pear's unscented tablets, 6d each, ss]6d doz Oieaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar 13d, 10 tablets for Is Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib bars 8d Hops, loose. Is 4d, and Is €d ?b pressed %



Is lid Pears' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powder 8d box



Frear's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid box



POUNDS SAVED EVERY YEAR IF YOU PAY CASH AND BUY TOOK GROCEBIES J?ROM FLETCHER, BROS. Cash is King, Prosperity Casno* Thrive on Credit, WE BCST FOR CASH-WE SELL FOR CASH-& THERE IS THE WHOLF SECRET OF OUR SUOOESS-WE HAVE NO BAB DIETS. INTONE of oar Cnstomf rs have to pay for Goods other people hid from v. m* key that will successfully open fche bargain door, to the wideawake merchant/ Everybody likes to save, and everybody llkea to t pend. Ifc is nrefctw hutl f« a*. bo h but it can be don, by baying from m. Toar money goes 7o SS T?tw cfS Doth buy more, and save more at *« same time. Don't take oar word for if^wSf compare our prices, and judge for |oaraelveß. a "* ™» *••*» NOTICE TO THOSE WHO BUY ON ORID.IT.



Compare these pricea with the prices yon are paying Station Tea fronr Is l^d per lb by the Chest Good Sound Onions 201b Is, Br«n 3i 9 v i, Sharps 0a 9d per bag.



Kitchen Candles s§d per Ib, o* by the boxsJd, • Carriage Candles 9d and 10d per Ib Piano Candles lOd and U per lb 2!b Tin Virgin Honey Is tin 4ib Tin Virgin Honey Is Hd 71b Tin Virgin Honey 3s 3d Colonial Essences, 6d per bottle or 4s pet doz per bettle (Lemon, Almond. Vanilla, etc Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 Jordan Almonds „ g 4 Finest Dried Appleß, perlb 0 9  Dried Apricot? „ 11 „ Dried Peaches! •« 10 Preserved Ginger  0 8 Mixed Spice, l£d per packet. Jib tin 6d * Golden Syrup 21b 6d, 4!b Is, 71b ll Id 141b 3a 3d, 281b 8s 6d, 561b Us 3d Superior Treaole, 21b 6d, 41b Is, fib leßd 141b Ss 3d, 281b 6s, 661b 10s 9d Essence Rennet 8d and lOd bottle Neave's Food lid, MellinVFood la M Benger's Food Is lid »nd 3s 8d per tin Robinson's patent Groats and Barley per tin Nelson's Gelatine los. packet  Isinglass, loz packet Maizpna 8d lb, Queensland Arrowroot M I Cad bury's Cocoa Jib lOd, Jib In B*l i Van Hou ten's Cocoa 41b Is 9d, lib lid. lib tin 3a 3d Fry's Cocoa Jib 4id, Bsd, lib If 4|d Choco'ate 4d and od per cake 6( Idf n Vale Milk 5s 6d dor, 6d tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lunch 3£d lb by tia or Md Id College „ M Super. Wine s|d Ib by tin, or «d lb Vanilla Wine „ „ „lb Rich Tea lb by tin, or «d lb People's Mixed 4d lb „ or 4M Ib Fancy Mixed s£d Ib „ O r 3d lb Dessert 9d lb  or iOd lb Oaribaldl 6sd lb „ or «d lb Sultanas „ „ «id lb Snowflak* s 4sd Ib „ er H w»^r „ n Ginger Nuts 6}d b „ or Ulb Cocoanut 7^dlb „ or Mlb Cracknels Is Id lb „ or Is 8d lb Peel', Freens and Co Biscuits Chocolate Fingers Ib 6d per lb Cafe Noir Is p«r lb Nf apolltan Wafers 2s 3d per lo Florence Wafers £9 3i per lb Furopean Mixed Is 31 per lb Raspberry Boudoir 2s per lb PREBEBVED FISH. Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting lOd. Cocktail lid—per tin vSard'nes, Albert patent openet Ispar tia „ Small, 4d and 4Jd, large 8d Sareines, in tomato sauce, 4id per tin Morton's Fi^sh Herrings, flat 7d t k!p« pered lOd, Herrings in tomato i»ao« 10d per tin Red Herring 9at ls^ or 1 j fiah 10» Si Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters 10d per tiu Ground Rice 3|d Split Peas 61bs Is, or 2d Ib Pearl Barley 61bs Is, or 2sd lb Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb Haricot Beans 3&d ib Macaroni and Vermicelli la lOd boxo 6d lb Flag Brand Pickles 9s 6d per do* or lOd per bottle C and B Currle Powder J.Oa per doi or Hd bottle Mellor's Sauce \ pint BJd, pints Is 3d bo Lea and Perrin'a Sauce i-pint la id, pin 2a 6d Our Own Sauce i-pint sd, pint 9d Tomato Sauce 9d per pint bottle Anchovy Sauce Is 3 j pint bottle Tobacco—Williima' Jano 5s lb ; KWlrod 4s 6d lb ; Derby 5s 64 Ib; Gold** Eagle 6s per lb Matches PJaids 4s ppr gross, 4Ad dof 1000 Vestas, Bell's, 4s lOd doz, 6 box; KOO Vestas, Germiin, 3s 10d doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, Is gd doz, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packe , small 3d p-ick#t Sta- eh, 0 ilraan's, 5 b pkr 6f J lb , Lily, per lib box sd£ Bo ax S arch Glaze, In dua ; lid packet Bovrll 1, 9d and 3s bottle Lieblg's Extract Meat ]s 9d per jur Waahboirds, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d ' American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d. Is 9d 23, 2a 3d - f Fresh Ground Coffae Is 4d, Is 6d »cd Is 8d lb



PATEKT MEDICINES, E M ., AT BABGAIN PRICES. CatifoTL ß9°! Pl lß^^ "' 3Tll"Bta Woo<l'B Md *** s»»'p»""« *•.«.->•. Camphor, 3d per Cake Oondy's Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver Is Vaseline fid and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Barry's Tncopherus la 6d bottle Pare Glycerine 6d and ad bottle Scotfc's Fmalsfon 2s 6d and 4a fid net Licqaorice Powder, 6d per bottle bottle Pain Siller Is 4d and 2s 6d per bottle Sulphate Magnesia 31 oar packet Bonnington'slrish Mobs Is and Is 10d French Chalk lOd per lb ; Mother Selgel'u Syrnp 1b 9d and 3s bottle Chloride of Lime Is per tin PUla-Holloway s andl Cockle als 4d box Sfc Jacob . s oil 2s 9J per bottle Beecham s and Selgel sla 5d box Himrod'a Asthma Cure 5s 6d per tin Senna Leaves 2d per packet Norwegian Cod Liver Oil Is 3i per bottt* Epsom Salts 6d per dozen Kepler's Extrect Malt 2* 6d per bottl. Encß'Frulb Salts 3a 3d bottle Kipler's Extract Malfc and csd LiverOtt Mellln's Food Is 9d, Benger's Food * 2s 9d per bottle *f il"'w *v jwimd a KHman's Embrocation Is 3d, la 5d and Pears' Fuller's Earth and Violet Powder 2a lid BdboX *.„ r,., J t Bile Beans Is 5d box Frear's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid box Solazd J alee 6d and 81 st^k



We are opposed to (he.Ttust, and for that reagorfwe have b Oaeh System and trust ho one.This enables us to Retail our Goods at WHOLESALE PRICES. "We are Cask Buyers of Beeswax infany quantity. Terms : Prompt ITett Cash with the Orders] ; |No charg.B for packing cases, and all orders delivered free'afc railway eUt!o» and within a two miles radius of Ashburton. FLETCHMI BROS. SH SUPPLY 4 STORES ASBBUKTON AND OHRISTOHURC& *