Westralia and Federation.

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Perth, August I

The Premier has received the c< ngfa'u lationa of tho eastern colonies on hie entry into the union.

LORD ROSEBERY'S CAUSTIC WIT

Loid Rosebery can be very witty and caustic when it pleases him, as the fal lowing anecdote from " The Gem " will show. When s> ay ing with Lord Roths child a short time ago, the rather shady reputation of a recentiy deceased society man was discussed at dinner. " Alt, well, " said one of the guests, !l he's gonejjoWj so let the poor fellow alone " "Yes," quietly uttered Lord Rose bery, " however great a villain a man may be daring his life-time, he iB quie a finished gentleman after his death. "

ANOTHER BIG "COMBINE"

Already there are eight joint stock combinations in. the British textile and allied trades with an aggregate capital of £85,500,000 To these it is now proposed to add a combination of the Lancashire pleaehers, the lace curtain manufacturers of Nottingham and Ayrshire, ami the worsted spinnerß of the West i.iding. If the negotiations are cart-i d out, the joint concern will havp r capitalisation of about .630,000,000,

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(Reoeived Wakapuaka August 2, 9.25 a.m, This Office 9 52 a.m) Albany, Aug 2 The New Zealanders aboard the Persic are Lanca-Oorporal Wilson, Privates Fa hey and Shand.

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Received Wakapuaka, August 2, 925 s.m This Offioo 9 52 a.m. Port Darwin, Aug 2 The police captured two blacks, who, after throwing the engineer overboard from the launch, murdered the Euro* pean, Larsen, and three black boys.

To-Day's Telegrams

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, August 2 The Mel> oee borough decided to raise a loan of £25,000 for street works. The members^ the Opposition presented Mr G Hutchison with a Bilrer salver, in ■cribed, and two portraits of bimself. In replying, Mr Hutchison said he believed he would sooner of laser have to sever hia con nection with Parliament. He was sorry in some respects, as it might almost seem like deserting one's friends, but he was convinced for a time at leist the fortunes of the Oppo sition were not likely to be in the ascendant, Ib appeared toJiim as if a majority of the electors hadroaiy forgotten themselves. Wellington, August 2

When a fresh case was culled on in the Supreme Court this miroi-g, the Ch c? Juafcica referrel to the^iews • f the death of the Duke of Saxo Coburg, Hfi Hobo t wen on to say th*t he oou:d nnt overlook the faob that this waa Her Majesty's Court', and cut of respect and sympathy for our aged and reVered Queen, it would only be fitting tbii it shouid a purn until to-morrow Burning. Ilia Honour then left the bench. Tne fligs on Government house, Government building?, and above the Consu'ar offioes as well he numerous private fligs were flown %<a half mast to day. The Mayor of Welling ton, on behalf of the oity council and citi zens, has sent a cablegram of condolence to Her Majesty. Trooper Parsons, iun. of Kaikoura, is in the hospital on the Karamea, and is in a low. condition His father who also re turned by tbe Karamen, is convalescent. The men apoko cheerfully of their |experi ences, and when questioned as to their treatment in the hospital, several said that in Capetown both in the hospital and in the convalescent oampe, they were vary oare fuliy attended to. It was in the field hos pitals fcbab mea under treatment suffered most, but the doctors and authorities were not blamed for this. The men reoognised it as one of the exigencies of war. The Trooper Wilson, who returaod by the Karamea was a member of Christ's College Riflas {Ohrißt church) before joining the Seoond Contin geat, and his people live at Riccarfcon. His came and number had been omitted from the printed roll issued by Government, and consequently he has been r.onfounded with some other Wilsons, who arii ia che various oontiogssta. New Plymouth, August 2 ThoWnion Steamship Coy, advises that substantial reduction in coastal freights to 6his port, will take place from August 1, Which combined with harbour and railway reductions, will make large conceisioB 1, Me Percy Smithj Surveyor General has purchased a property here with the inten* iion of residing on if.

THE ASSASSINATION OF THE KING OF ITALY.

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(Received Wskapuaka August 1, 10 35 pm, This Office 1149 p tr.) London, August 1 Parliament has agroed to nn address to the <$uesn, expressing abhorrence of the murder of King Humbert, and of condolence with the Queen of Italy, the King and the people, Bomi, July 31 Five other Evrreata have bei-n made. Boms^ August 1 There is intense indignation and grief in Italy. World wide condolences have been received, the Emperor of Germany's message being particularly warm. The new King was intercepted on hie yaohting voyage, and landed at Riggio, Calambria, and proceeded to Mocz». Kicg Humbert was leaving the gymnasium at Palestra, and w*s standing in the car riage while the " Royal Bymn"waa being ■ang. When he was acknowledging the Btsolamatione, Breesi walked close up and fired poinb blank, each shot hitting the Kinp» The first was fatal. The crime had baea long prernediafced. London, August 1 Parliament agreed to address the Queen expressing abhorrence of the murder of King Humbert, and condolence with the Queen of Italy *nd the Italian people.

The Plague.

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Received Wakapuaka Aug2,925»m This Office 9 52 m) BKIBBANE, Aug 2 A virulent case of plague is retried frojfl Townaviile, A labourer naraes Mcßarnie died in twenty qainutes.

The Death of the Duke of Saxe Coburg.

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I OXD9N, August 1 Parli merit will n.r<fi-. B a t.he Qn»en on the Tjiibe of Bf»xt-0 bnru'ti death to-morrow.

The Duke of B»xe»Ooburg was unable to accompany the Duchess to London this Kummor. He tried three cures, btsbaufavoF able symptoms «et> in duri' g June, and a carciimmatoua growth at the mob of the tongue manifested iteelf. Paralysis of the heart! uuexpectedlv auperv«ned The end was painless. The Duchess and family were preaeu t»

Melbourne, August 1 The Legislative Assembly passed a re solution of f-ympathy with the Queen and then adjourned (Received Wakapuaka August 2, 925 am This Office 9 52 a m)

Brisbane, August 2 Parliament condoled Queen Victoria, also the Queen of Italy, and adjourned as a mark of respect. (Received Wak&puaka, Aug ist 2, 9 25a.m This office 9 52 9.m.)

HOBART, Aug 2 Parliament has sympathised with Queen Victoria, and Marguarita, of Italy,

Magisterial

ASHBURION-THURBDAY

I Before C A Wray Esq, P.M.) Prohibition— A proh bition order wa* sssaed against a resident, to operate in the Ashburton Licensing district) for one year, BicrdLiNG on Footpaths :—For this offanoe the following were fined 59 and costs :~T, Eden, G. Bright, A.P*aet, and H. Friedianrier.

Afhwationi—A. A King v J. H. Hufct the latter alleged to be the father of an illegitimate child. Tha defendant Hutt applied for an adjournment until next week for the purpose of bringing forward witnesses which was granted. B»il of £25 granted on his own recognisance.

Civil Casbs: -James Allen v Rooke, claim £6 15*, Mr Marriott Watson for plaintiff, for whom judgment was given; John Orr & Co v Parkin, claim £6 6* 7d, defendent ordered to pay 10a monthly L S Croabie v F Peter, Mr Purnell for plaintiff. Mr- F WildiDg for defendant. Plaintiff, a commission agent in Carist church, gave evidence that ha had known ! Mr Peter for many years, and the latter was I aware he waa a commission agent;, Peter's farm was at Anama about 3427aore§ for which he gave instructions to Turobull, at Gould, Beaumont & Co'?, to find a purchaser or lease", and Turnbull placed the farm in Oroebit's hands for sale. Plaintfff stated that whea the subj ct of commission Wos raised, Tnrnbutl replied " the usual com mission." The price for disposal nf lease hold wa9 3a 6d and for freehold £3 5s per acre, subject to Peter agreeing. He had a purchaser in view named Sparks, who, after visiting the property with witness, eventually decided not to purchase, and plaintiff then found another applicant named Ward, but nothing came of this second application. He then opened negotiations | with Mr Noswortby and in June, 1859, Noa -1 worthy and a brother were to inspect the I property, and a letter was posted to Peter j intimating that Grosbie thought Noaworthy | would deal, but that Peter waa asking too ! high a figure, The piace waa eventually leased to R N Nosworthy on a fourteen yeara' le&ee with option of a t urchaßing clause at £600 per annum, and plaintiff thetefore claimed five per cent on the first , twoyearb' lease, which waabhe Chrbtchurch Chamber of Commerce rale of commitsion. To Mr Wilding—Plaintiff eaid he first l^ard the piace was in the market f onu Geo. Gould, and half of commisMon to be earned waa to be p*id to Gout 1, Beanmmt & Co. Was nob told afterwards by Gould that Peter o'j cted to C osbie having anything to do with the disposal of the property. Plaintiff wrote a letter to Pdter, claiming ' £35 commission, which, however, ha pointed out should be £50.—Joseph Batty, farmer, Caimbrao, called by Mr Purnell ?aid that he gave evidence showing thatCroslie, witness, and Mr Ward drove to Pater's place, over miles, where Oro&bie introduced them to Peter and tin a told them their ol j*ot. The defendant ordered horses to let them ride over the property, but nothing came of this visit.—-Mr Noaworthy, examined by Mr Purnell, stated that Crosbie waa the-firot person to tell him of Peter's properly being for disposal, and he (Nosworthv) went t<* Anama with C. osbie to inspect. Visited again with bis brother in May, and the result | was that a lease was executed, and he went into possession. To Mr Wilding—Although j Cfosbio told witness Gould and Beiurnont were the actual agents, had nevar yet seen them on the subject, bub had absolutely declined to deal with anyone but Peter direct, and therefore had nothing to do with any commission claim.—Mr Crosbie, re-examined by Me Purnell as to why the claim was now £60, stated that his reason for increasing same from £50 to £60 was heonuse £600 a year was the rent in place of £500, on which the commission was formerly based. He (plaintiff) admitted having atked Gould and Beaumont to join him in this action, but J. Gould declined.—Mr Wilding claimed a non suit, on the grounds that Gould and Beaumont , had no authority to employ a sub-agent; and further, that Gould and Beaumont were only j employed to find a purchaser, not a lease holder, for the property, and quoted authori ties in support of his contention.—Frank Ptster, examined by Mr Wilding, stated that he placed hie property in Gould and Beau* monts hands, per Geo. Gould, audit was arranged that if a sale took place 1 per cent commission was to be paid. Never employed or authorised them to find a tenant. They had no authority to employ any other agent When Sparks came to inspect the property [ he considered Crosbie was acting for Sparks, and uot for himself. He, in fact, instructed that he did not wish to have any negotiations of his own per Croabie.—His Worship said it waa quite clear that the sale was effected by Croshie, but Gould and Beaumont were employed. Whilst Mr Crosbie should be paid for his trouble, it was quite ole-r to him that Crosbie was nob the person to sue in this case, and he must nonsuit plaintiff. Old Aob Pensions.—An application was made by a female, bub was held over. I he Courb then rose.

THE FRISCO TRADE.

Restrictions on British Vessels.

United Pre6B Asaooiation—By Electric Telegraph Wellington, Auguat 2 A letter has been sent to the Postmaster General by fifiean New Zaalanders, who wore paeaengere on the Moaoa'a la«b trip drawing attention to the manner in which American Ehipping law is operating to the diearfvautaga, vessels sailiog under the Bri tieh fl*g, bo far rb trade between Honolulu and Han Frlece is concerned. rl hia law pro vides, that no vessels other than American shall be allowed to carry freight and pas , sengera between American and coastal ports, and since its annexation. Honolulu ranks as a coastal p^rt. The Moana was the first British vessel to experience the effects of this legislation, and was debarred at Hono lulu, from takiog on board valuable freight and numerous passengers, many of whom were British subjects, and thus found j themselves unable Co travel in a vessel of | their own country. The writers consider | euch a position so entirely opposed to the British "open door " policy as to call for gpeciftl remark particutary in view of the [act that a subddy of £30,000 is now being demanded ftom the New Zealand Govern ment, for a service from which British abips are entirely excluded. At a meeting of New Zealandera the following resolutions were carried :—" That in view of the American law Which prohibits British ships from carryiaß paßsengers »nd cargo between Honolulu, *nd America, the New Zealand passengers on board the Moana wish to expreea thoir hope that a subsidy will nob b© granted to the new American line if British ships are to be excluded from participating." The letter ooncfudea by hoping that the publication of these facts will help to strengthen the hands of Government in their well known desire to obtain fair treatment for the British flag, <

A shburton Trooper at the Front.

Trooper Wilkie wrius to a member of our staff the following interesting letter, dated from Pretoria 9i. Hu> ■«■ : —The B iera are now giving in their arms very rapidly, and they appear to be sick of fighting. The day before yesterday, forty-six stalwart Boers approached our o*mp tinder a i»g of trues, aud upon our go>ng cut they lnfoitned us that they desired to give in their arms. Lieutenant Barllett, who was its charge of the sixteen men, sent out *ni brought the B>ers Sato csmp where General Button interviewed them aud then sent them into Pretoria to the Provost) Marshal. Daring the journey into town we passed General Pole-C&rew's column, which included four naval and two garrison gun*, »tid the Boers appeared bewildered at the length ofjthese guns and tho great number of (men marching paatj'whcn conversing with some of the Boers obey told me that they were heartily sick of the war and wemfcvd to go back to their farms vs they could not afford to fight longer. Th«-y were provided with clothes by the Government, but had to find their owa food, horses, etc. Thoy were very severe on Krujjer and said that he had not. acted straight with them, when defeat w»ff in evitable had left them and taken all the gold he could lay his hands on, one lot alone comprised bar gold of the valne of £2.500,000.

One Boer who tpoke English, fluently totd me that all the Boon were anxious to surrender and would so so bub for the Com manders, Da La ttey and De Wet, wha want to make another stand.

' Trooper Edward Willis has written to his family frcm the hospital in Johannesburg, under date June 19 Ho had been down with fever, but at the tifne of writing he thought he was getting on all right, being in the cci.T»l«"Bceut wurd. Ho states that his brother Alfred, in the New South Wales medical oorp?, bad also been temp orarily laid up with fever. Referring bo his present surroundings, he said the sick were •» dying in d. znis, and it is cruel to see the nuraes holding thsir eyelids down." He expected to be home by September, and said ib was rtsmoured lhafc many New Zealanders were g >ing to England. Corporal Alfred Willis, of the New South Wales medical corps, has also written home. Referring to tho fever the brothers had, he that he warned Edward, on meeting him at Kroonatadt, to go thirsty rather than drbk the water available without its being boiled. He attributes the lightness of their attacks of fever to their general observance of this rule, but it can be understood how difficult it would be for the average soldier to avoid risk. He adds that although the men do not mind the bullets of the Boers, they are very nervous about the fever and dysentery, whose sad effects, they bo con stantly witness, and most of them long lo see the end of it ail.

MINING

United Press Aswolation—By Eloobdo Telegraph.

DtTNSDiN, August 2 Today's sales were—Cromwell, 93s and 97s 6d ; Enterprise, £512s 6d ; Evans Flat, 24a 6d ; Gold Queen, 35* 6<i and 35a 3d ; EUlf-way House, 33i 61, 35j, 33» 4£d; Hartley and Ril«y, £11 5s ; Junction Elec tric, 41s 6i ; Magnetic, 56»; Vincent, 66s ; Foley's Creek, 5).

All the Dunedin foundries are very busy in th« taaDufacture of dredging machinery, and there is every likeihood of (his state of things being kept up for a long time.

It is stated that the share market on the West Ooaai U h rdtniog as the dredg^a approach completion*

An Opposum —VVhilo looking round some snares sei for tares, a Geraldine boy found a beautiful specimen of an opposum caught in one of his suareß the other day on the Gera' dine do«ni near tile bush. This must have been a descendant of one of the pair of opposums liberated some years ago by Mr A X Hawkins, in the Gwaldine bash, on behalf of the s f C. Acclimatisation Society. Unfortunately-the opposum was dead when discover d.

Ths Mounted RiFtiEs—The mounted rifl « held their first company parade with, uni forms i hie afternoon In one of ths Lagbmir paddocks near T.riwald, There were eighty present and were put Ihrou^b » variety of movements by Captain Buckley. Lieutenant Fooki and Btudholme, and Sti* geact-Major Gibson were in charge of divisions.

f B A^SBURTON GUABDI4Ni fHTIRSBIt, AUOTgi? % 1900

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FtnwtAL-The funural of the Ute W. J. P»lmer took place to-day, and was largely attended. fl?ne cortege was proceeding fca lfe« ctmetery a» we went to press*



Wanted. | [^REStf Cr»y Fish and Rabbits ; fre*h fi h and Oysters To-morrow night, at- J M. Jbwitt's opposite this office. WdAii L» KiXUWA—ltiat 1 havTTc comn»oHntion for Lady Patients;— \pply Mbs Aimswurtu, Ladies' Nurne, ESton streulj M«mpstedd. Terms on appli cation. 171 KE -irt Oysiei-H and nil kinds of Freah Fi«h »t J H Jkwitt's. opposite Mail ffioa. ANTED-Ueseral b^rvanFfor^Water. ton Motel.—Apply »t tht« office at < 2 p.m on Saturday neit. 8 18 ALL Luasby's Preparations—Cinnamon Cure, Koolibah, Wahoo, and BeDJamin Gum— at J T Coon f,or» keeper 4Uinu»mon Cnre, Wahoo, Koolibah or Benjamin Gum en 2 Ashbubtqm Dbo» Cj. INEST^ Roller Hour, 2001bs 14s; lOOlbs 7s 6d, 601 bs 8a lOi, »nd 251b 2-f, Bran 3s 9i per bag, Sharps 5s 9i per bag, at Fletcher Bbos-, Cash Supply Stores. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns! Double-Barrel Breech loading reduced to £3 10s ; all first class guns reduced to prices to suit any sportsman at Bardlet Bros.



FOB SALE, a Quantity of good Danish Seed O*te.—Apply T Connoly, Winch, more' 84 IriEW Pairs White Blankets left at 7a 6(1, i 1 10a 9d, 12s 6d (selling fast) at the " Corner " Sale.—Northcotb & Hsfvoxd. HAKDLEY BROS., offer a splendid line of Plate Glass Stable Lanterns to burn oil als,3s 6i and 4a 6d. ANTED KNGWN-R^mmJlrtlhe old established firm of Mitchell & Turner, from old premises in Tauored Street to New Shop in Burnett Street W* ANTED KNOWN—That D StookTs now taking orders for boots and shoes to measure in beautiful Black and Tan leathers ; Hand-aewn, pegged, or rivotted. Oar orders are all made on the premises, Barnetfe Street. 814 AJNjED—Buyem for our Boys Suit's at 7* 6d, worth 12b 6d and 15s. Splendid nibble.-—Nokthgote Hkfforp. WANTED KNOWN—Ladies' Jackets, formerly 27* 6iJ now 4) lid, Ladies Opes formerly 30s, now 53 6d, Indies ' ( Mac ntoshes 4s lid, Girls' 2s lid, Children's Ulster* from 2s 6rl, Ladies' Corsets from la Id, Holland Aprons Is.—Andrew Obr's heap Sale. 7 139 \ I Mrs ALCOHN's^ale~A large~toLof xjL Jackets and Capes jasb bought at. great reductions will be offered much under usual prices to make room for the Builders. Also all her Dress Goods. A choice variety, at prices from Is per yard double width, Flannelettes, Calicoes, Pinafore and Dress Muslins all much reduced to clear. HEARMAN BROS; have large stock Loasbt s Wahoo, Benjamic Gum Koollbah, and Cinnamon Cure WANTED^ KWOWN~The~Stooktiking Sale is % success at the Corner. More startling jibs for Saturday.-—Nobth ootb & Hefford. ANTED KNOWN—That we haY just opened our final Shipment of heavy Flannelettes for; this Season, and we are pleased to say that onr buyers has secured them at old Prices. See »<he value* —Mitchell & Turner



OWING to a great increase ia business we have arranged for extension of premises, and to avoid removing and storing a lot of our Stock, wii! hold a Genuine Clearing Saie For One Month, previous to the builders commencing operation?. This Is an opportunity rarely met with of obtain* ing New and Seasonable Drapery and Clotb tag afc Greatly Reduoed Friftee.—■ Robert ALCORN. WANTED KNOWN-I hat our Ladie Winter Jacket* and Cape? are an exceptionally choice lot, beiog et ouoe stylish and moderate in Prices.—Mitchell fc Iprweb ' __ A BARGAIN. — ORCHESTRAL GEM ORGAN, Eighteen Stops, Niae Set of Reeds, new, £45, for £30 cash ; good order. Second hand Piano £16 10s; Ido £10 >os. A Bord Piannette, a good useful instrument, for 24 payments of £1 each. A Splendid Piano, by Robinow, on easy monthly payments. Pianos from jfcJi per month ; Organs from 10s per month ; Acoordeons, Violins, Autobarps, Music, —H M Jonks ACKNOWLEDGMENT. MRS SMITH desires to thank the many friends and sympathisers for their sympathy in her late bereavement!. 8 -12 CANTERBURY ASSOCIATION, CAI*. PENTERS & JOINERS, ASHBURTON BRANCH, NEW ZEALAND. A LL Members and Intending members are JtjL requested to Attend at the Somerset - Hotd on SATURDAY, 4th insfc, at 8 p.m, to reoeive Committee's report) »nd other busi* ness. 8 13



A middy named Down, only 17 years of age, managed a gun during th" Tagela battle, and his coolness waß remarkable



O. Magnus, D. Paterson, Dredging Expert Member Stock and Exchange Advieer. of Canterbury. MAGNUS, PATERSON AND CO., Gold Dbedging Brokers, 208 High Street, Ohristchurcb. Reliable and straightforward advice gives on Otago and West Coast Dredging ClaimH. Mr Olof Magnus hai had 16 year*' practical experience on the Molyneox River, Otego.



ALFRED HARRISON, Esq, Ashbnrton Representative. 7 240 WANTED. WANTED at once a good Farm Hand, Man or Youth, must be used to all Horse Work. Permanent employment for a good man. Apply The N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative 3 15 Association of Canterbury Ltd. —~~^£(J£XLr~iNTKXr~™" "" SATUKD^yTaUGt 4,190§ A QUANTITY of Burniture, oomprw ing Tables Chairc, Sofas, Iron Bod ateada, Mattreseea, Olothicg, and a hoat of j sundries. : HENRY STEPHENBON, 8 16 Autkloaaar. SPECIAL ENTRY." " SA fIUBDAy,~AUGUST 4. 1 SECOND-HAND HARMONIUM, in good order. 8 17 HENRY STEPHENSON. i __^__^__™_- y ~ „„.. —, DONT Natdke may care your NEGLECT cough without aid, but you COUGHS, can't afford to ohanee it. A cough th vfc ia left to cure itself is slowly overcome at bast, and there is apt to be Home weakness left to make the next cough come earner. We have two really good remedies for coughs aad colds. BENJAMIN GUM



A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH A TERRIBLE COUGH 4, Commercial road, Peckham, July 12. " Dear Sir, —I am a poor hand at express Ing my feelings, but 1 should like to thank you. Your lozenges have done wonders in relieving my terrible cough. - Sinoe I had the operation of * Tracheotomy' (the iam« as the late Emperor of Germany, and unlike him, thank God, I am still alive) performed at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, no one could possibly have had a more violent cough; it was ao bad at times that it quite exhausted me. The mucus, which was very copious and hard, has been softened, and I have been ablo to get rid of it without difficulty —I am, sir, yours truly, J. HILL.' A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. A DOCTOR'S TESTIMONY. Routh Park, Cardiff, South Wales, September 28,1898. " I have, indeed, great phasure in adding my testimony to your excellent preparation of Cough Lozenges, and I have prescribed it now for the last eight years In my hospitals and private practico, and found it of great benefit^ I often suffer from Chronio Bron chitis ; your Lozenge is the only remedy which gives me immediate ease. Therefore I certainly and most strongly recommend your Lozenges to the public who may suffer from Catarrh, Bronchitis, Winter Cough, or any kind of Pulmonary Irritation.—Yours truly,



A. GABRIEL, M.D., L.R.C.P. andL.M Edinburgh. L.R.C.S and L.M. Edinburgh USE KEATING'S LOZENGES USE BEATING'S LOZENGES USE KEATING'S LOZENGES It is 80 years ago since Keating's Cough Lozenges were first made, and the sale i larger thaa ever, because they are unrivalle in the relief and cure of Winter Cough Asthma, and Bronchitis; one alone giro relief. lITTERLY UNRIVALLED UTTERLY UNRIVALLED lITTERLY UNRIVALLED Keating's Cough Lozenges, the unrivalled remedy for Coughs, Hoarseness, and Throat Troubles, are sold in tins by all chemists WANTED— Buyers to see our value in Dress Goods. We have a well selected stock, bought by our London Agent for cash in the best markets and we confi dently invite inepeotion and comparison. First-class Dress-making on the Premises. —MITCHELfc & TttRNEB. Smoke New Venae



is specially suitable for recent chills. It is pleasant to take, onres very quickly* pre vents infiamatory symptoms and »Uayß annoying tickling and hacking coughs. TOWNfiND'S CINNAMON CURE is specially suitable for chronic coughs, though it will break up a recent attack at quickly aa any other medicineimftde—Cinna mon has been proved in Pasteusa Institute to possess great destructive power over all bacilli, whilst being perfectly harmless to human beings. vVs have faoaived aoma fluttering letters aa to its «ffio«cy In eon* aumption, bronchitis, asthma, dyientsy and .in typhoid fever. BeDj vrnin Gam le 6d and 2s 6d, Cinna" mon Cure 2s 6dj Obtainable everywhere ; aale proprietors and manufacturers—Loasby's W*hoo M.P.G. Coy, Ltd, Duneiiin. THOnE who desire•> oonvenient houae and aa-to»da(ie, should consult Harp l«t Baoa., for gesd mpply of hot and cold ;.w.»tar, . Swe • N«w V«»oa



I TjIOR Ranges, Register Grates, »nd V Mantolpiecrs fry FawdLRY Bros, who <ff jr Bppoi»l inr'iv-'■«<>■ t, to purchasers. Largest oks n-.w tv h»ijd. ~"W~kKd' k-n'own HPANKKLL, Bnofcir!«l?fr, Ac, Ctirist • churoh, at>n«fs Ashbarton on IHUBSD \Y and FRIDAY, August 2 and 3, to t»k« measures for boot*, &si Any i Orders left at tha Commsreial Hotel will reoeire prumpt attention 7 218 MIBB W SIMPSON, Te»cher of Piano fort*, Harelook Street, East Belt, i wishes to notify that she has a first clasn I Quadrille Band available for Dances, Wed ding parties, Concerts, and Socials. For Terms Si etc., »pp!y to D. Lkitch, Burnett Street. , 7 177 PELHAM POULTRY YARDS. THE Proprietors are largely reducing utock» to make room for coming season young birds. Some first class Andalusians, Houdans, Orpingtous (buff and bhek), Gol den Peaoilled Hamburg!, »nd Partridge Cochins will be for sale tor a short time at extremely low prices. - '7 1691



It T.iCMAS. AH J V) K. HORSE FAIR THUKSDAY, AUGUST 9, — 1900 — MY Next FOltsK FAIR trill be held en th« above date, B3R WHICH I AM NOW RECEIVING ENTRIES. D. THOMAS, . 137 Auctioneer. FRIEDLANDER BROS , LIMITED. f()R SALE, " CRUSHED WHEAT FOR PIG FEED, CHEAP FRIEDLANDER BROS, Ltd. drain Freight LON DON. YYTE have space for a limited quantity of Wheat or Oats, "available by steamer at* lowest cnrrent rates. Farmers wishing to ship will pieaee communicate with ua promptly. FEIBDLANDBR Bkos., Lt».



APPLES, PEARS, BANANAS, ORANGES, LEMONS, WALNUTS, PUMPKINS, ONIONS, POTATOES, OHIOKFEED, Etc TT7E have made arrangements with groweri 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. NICOLLBROS. ! Grain & Produce Merchants. ABHBORTON mONKING'S Linseed Emulsion, which* JL has come to stay in Aehimrton iaa certain cure for coughs, colds, and all chest complaint c. Sold by all local chemists and grocers i* bottles, la 6dand s 6d. 2 BALLANTYNE & COMPANY Only announce a Sal* WHEN THEY HAVE SURPLUS STOCK tTO SELL. BALAiNTYTNB'g ASHBHETON CLIENTS ARE reminded that BALL ANTYNE'J SALE is now in fall progree?. Early attendance i« nob absolately necessary »s the SUe Lpl« will ba the same in point of Fa»hion and Style from I THE START, TO THE FINISH OF ■"; TEtE sale. ;;r A- ■,



FOR PBJVATE SALE TTATING diuposed [ol the Lyndhont Farm on aocouni of MbJJMax Fri«»lande» we are instructed to offer his Ardagh Farm, adjoiniaj the above, containing 2560 »ere», either in one Block or in lots to wit purchaser • For fall particulars apply to FRIEDLA.NDEK BROS, Lro., 64 - Land aad Estate Agents. WE AXE CASH BUYERS OF WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, AND GRASSJSEEDS, Friedlander BrosJ Limited GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Low Premiums. Cheap Management. . Careful Selection of Lives. Government Guarantee. LOW PEEBllUMS.—Notwithstanding tbe low premiums, the funds of the Depart ! ment, accumulated during thirty years, now amount to over three millions ster ling. -.»:.. /"IHEAP MANAGEMENT.—The most rigid V-/ economy is observed. The ratio of expenses to income is far lower than that of any other office of similar age ia tho Colonies doing the same kind of business. - /"IABEFUL SELECTION OF LIVKS.~The \J utmost care is exercised in guarding against the acceptance of doubtful risks. As a consequence, the death-rate year by ye.ar falls fa» short of the expectancy upon which the tables hate been computed.' /"I OVSBNMENT GUARANTEE.-The VJT payment of every policy is guaranteed by the State.



BALLANTYNB'SJ HATS NAMED SaTCBDAY, August 4th, j AS THH j CLOSING DAY OF TBE SALE. On« Shilling in the Ponnd Diacouab for Cash, J. Ballanlyne & Co OASHEL STREET, j CHRISTCHURGH, | SS) JOHN'S AMBULANCE ASSO CIATION. ASHBURTON BRANCH* QHOULD sufficient members enrol by 2nd JO August, an Evening Class from 8 to 9 on Mondays will be established Appltaations for membership to 7 206 MBS GRAHAM, Burottt Street SMOKE " ' —— NO»£2»AY TOBACCO. The Latest and Best Manufactured by T 0 Wiluams & Co., Richmond, V.A. ' LECTURE ENTERTAINMENT la Aid of Indian Famine Fund. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Ashburton WEDNESDAY, Bth Aagatfe, at 8 p.m. A Giimpse Through' the Corridors of Time, by the Rev. Joseph Campbell, , MA, FGS, FCB, ME. Illustrated by Limelight Views* Admission le and 2i. 7 241 OldKaimss, Machine Belting, Etc,



Repaired with BIFURCATED HI M SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET C&, Ltd., London, England. ' Full particulars from Harrison * Webbr 'Auckland. (Out this out and show yoos | Ironmonger.) 6 3 "CLARKE'S 841 PILLS warranted to cure Gravel, Pains in the back and all kindred complaints. Free froir Mercury. Established upwards of 30 year la boxes 4s 6d each, of all Chemists „ Patent, Medicine Vendors th^ughout world. Proprietors, The Lincoln and Mk nd Connties Drag Company, L!a o , Zeaiandia's aooa have shown uach plack And steadiness when under fire, That more are on to try fchetr lack * ■.. Against the 8oer» in war attire* :>*•■■•■ J It's my advice that ere they stare, Sound health and strength they will , secure, ■■-. .;..-. ■ '■..■_> '.  •■■■;■•'• Allooughs and colds will Soon depart * On taking Woods' Great iPeppermint .. ■w.-Onte.:•■■;•■-■ »-■'=.'.- ■./■ <■ *?"< --v] Th» reliableFainily R^i^dy'WoTdrGreTfc Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds-, lsfcdjiad ?564 , ; :■■ Stooke New Veaua,



Funds, over THREE MILLION POUNDS. y Annuaflncome, over £400,000. Cash Surplus In 7896 {for three years), £225,000. ;tf, H. BICHAEDSON, i 1] Commissioner. LABGB IMPORTATION •■ OF WA-LL PAPEES- T HAVE jail received (ex «.«. P»p»rca) a X Shipment of the NEWEST IN PAPER HANGING, to which I invite inspection. These papers are exceedingly rich in. design and colouring. People desirous of decorating- their rooms later on, may chose their Hangings from the present full Stock, and I will lay them aside until required. J. WILSON, HOUSE DECORATOR, BURNETT STKEET. Artists' Material Dapet. CYCLES RE-PLATED AND RE-ENAMELLED



la all Colour!, including the LITEST KHAKI, with Silver and Gold Decorations, From SOs. OATES, LOWRY AND CO. ZEALAND!*. CYCLE WORKS, Burnett Street A FARM of 265 Acres, Springfield District, Rural Section 32643, mostly in English grasses. For terms and particu ars apply lo T. BULLOCK., Agent, — - WALD ~~ -" F()R SALIS.~Good Building lite, corner of Anne Street ftnd Lagmhor Road, being lots 238 and 239, containing £ acre. ALSO An sore adjoining, being lots 231,23b, 236 and 237. To be sold as a whole or separately. T. BULLOCK, 'T " OINWALD ~~ TO LET— Dwelling of 5 Roomi and' Verasdab, with Scullery at baok and. 'other conveniences; well situated in MoMurdo Street. Apply to ... *) . ;.. •-> ..,,.* T BULLOCK, - _~_ . ... /. ;., ,;' _ Ageit ■ rrSWAtt> TpO LET—Square Dwelling*jtojuse ot ■t JL four rooms with small stable, front ing Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. Possession can be given on THURSDAY, I9fchin^ :■ ■ . •• >-''. V£ B¥LISOOK, '-r-i ': '•* * ••* c *• Agent



SEEDS. SEEDS. . UMM) k BLAIRM HTA>sD:\RD SEEDS. Vegetable Seeds *d per packet or S'/O per dozen Flower feeds Id per packet or lid per doaea AT FLETCHER BROS. Cash is £iog. Prosperity Canno* Thrive ou Cr« &ii WE BUY FOR CASH—WH! SELL FOR CSH ~& THB:RE xS THE WHOLF SECRET OF OUR SUCCESS—WJS HIViS JSO BID D.BTS. ; |\TONE of our Customers h&re lo pay for Goods other people had from us an v ■ it Iho,1 ho,° ever Paid f, ot fchera '< *nd ac for buying for Cash we asserfc Ib la the on!* key that will successfully open the bargain door, to the wideawake merchant. v ?J 6u7^? y Bk u8 i° Sal 6l nd. ey6Tfhodf llkos to ®P^' lb is pretty hard to do both, but it can be dona by buying from us. Tour money goes so far that you out Doth buy more, and save more at the same time. Don't take our>ord for it ■ re^ compare our prices, and judge for yourselves. • NOTICE TO THO.SI WHO BUY ON CREDIT,



Compare these prices with the prices you are paying. • Finest Snowdrop Sugar 2£d per lb, or 70ib bar for 15a S6d Duchess Tea (very economical) 2a per lb or Is 9d per ib by the Tin. Golden Tipped Orange Pekoe Ceylon 2, per ]b, or Is 9d perlb by the tin. Further reductions by Half Chest or Okest. ' Station Tea fron? 1b Hd per lb by the Chest. t Good, Sonnd Onions 201b Is, Bran 3i 9d, Sharps 5s f d per bag.



Wax Candles (fluted or plain) 7d per lb Finest Factory Cheese, 6d per Ib Finest Oatmeal, 251b bag 2s 9d j Brown's Corn Flour, 34 per lb Washing Soda Id per 1b Whiting. Id per lb Finest New Out rants Finest New Sultanas, 7d per.lb Finest New Raisins 6£d per lb, seedless 9d Quaker Oats lOd por packet Finest Cab Loaf Sugar 3Jd per lb Pure CoflPea 2s per lb j French Ooffe 1b Bd, Harp Coffe la 4d per Ib Finest Roasted Coffeeßeans Is lOd and 2a per lb ; Peek's Chocolate Powder (delicious) Jib . tin Ja2d, lib tin 2a 3d New Spanish 'Valencia Raißins 6£d per lb Elemo Raisins 4£d per lb Finest New Dates 6d per !b Fine Muscatels,'per lb, 1 0 New Natural Figs „ 0 8 Finest French Prunes, per lb o|lo '  Stewing Pruned „63 and 0 8 i New Mixed Peel, orange, lemon, and citron, par lb 0 8 71b Tins Best Lemon Peel, per tin 3 9 Barcelona Nuts „ 0 8 Finest Icing Sugar, per lb 0 6 „ Castor Sugar, per lb 0 6 Orosse and Blackwell's Essenoes 9d per botble Lewis' Prise Bacon, by roll or side perlb 0 6| Lewis' Prize Hams, per lb 0 8 - Finest Refined Lard, per tin Is Id and 0 6 Dessicated Coaoanut „ 0 7 Edmond'a Baking Powder, 6d and 101 per tin Walnuts  0 8 lib Tins Sfc Georgia Jams, per tin 0 5 lib Raspberry Jam, 5s fid doz., tin 0 6 lib „ Croase and Blackwell's Mar malade 0 9 Concentrated Jellies—Lemon, Rasp° berry, Vanilla—pint packots, 6s 6d doz. per packet 0 6 De Vere'e Jelly Powders, assorted flavours, per packet 0 8 Bird Seed—Bemp.Rapa, Oanary^lbO 3 Linseed, whole, 3d, crushed, ppr lb 0 4 ] A uslebrook's Cocoa £lb 4d, ilb 7H ! Milkmaid Milk 7s 3d doz, 7£<i tin; i CHEMICALS. Morton's.Creani of Tartar, per lb 1 3 „ Carbonate Soda „ OSi „ Tartaric Acid „ 110 „ Citric Acid, 3d oz. „ 3 6  Alum, powdered ,» 0 6 " „ Refined Saltpetre „ 0 6 „ Borax, powderrd  0 8 j „ Sulphur 0 6 Disinfectant Powder, large (ins Ipi Caustic Soda 7d,. Bd, and 9d per tin Carbolic Sand Soap 5d per bar



Kitchen Candles 6|d per lb, or by th box sp. Carriage Oandlea 9d and 10d per lb Piano Dandles lOd and Is per lb 21b Tin Virgin Honey Is tin 4!b Tin Virgin Honey Is lid 71b Tin Virgin Honey 3a 3d Colonial Essences, 6d per bottle or 4a pet doz per bettle (Lemon, Almond, Vanilla, etc Sicily Almonds, per lb 14 Jordan Almonds „ ' 2 4 Finest Dried Apples, per Ib 0 9 „ Dried Apricots - 11 „ Dried Peaches] „ 10 Preserved Ginger „ 0 8 Mixed Spice, ljd ocr packet, Jlo tin6d ■ ' Golden Syrnp 21b 6d, 41b la, 71b Is icf 141b 3s3d, 281b 8* 6d» 56!b Us 3d Superior Treacle, 21b 6d, 41b Is, 7lb Is Id 141b 3s 3d, 281 b 6» f 661b 10a 9d Essence Rennefc 8d and lOd bottle Neave's Food lid, Mellin's Food Is 9d Benger's Food Is lid and 8s 6d per tin Robinson's patent Groats and Barley per tin- : Nelson's Gelatine loz. packet ,j Isinglass, loz packet Malzena 8d Ib, Queensland Arrowroot S4 Oadbury's Oocoa £lb lOd, Is 8i Van Houten's Oocoa ilb la 9d, Mb lid lib tin 3» 3d Fry's Oocoa Jib 4id, B|d, lib Is 4£d Choco'ate 4d and 6d per cake G. Iden Vale Milk 5s 6d doz, 6d tin BISCUITS. Fancy Lunch 3|d Ib by tin or Sid lb College „ „ " f Saper. Wine 6|d lb by tin, or id lb Vanilla Wine „ „ Mlb Rich Tea lb by tin, or Sd lb People's Mixed 4d 3 b  or 41d lb Fancy Mixed sJdlb . or Mlb Deseerfc 9dlb „ orlMlb Garibaldi 6^d lb „ or 6d lb Sultanas  „ 6*<l Snowfiakes 4^d lb „ or 3d Water „ „ f , Ginger Nuts 6^d b „ orfidlb Cocoanufc 7^d lb „ or 8d lb Cracknels la Id lb „ or la 2d lb PeeK Freens and Co Biscuits Chocolate Fingers Is 6d per lb Cftt'e liolv la p«r lb -■ Neapolitan Wafers 2s 3d per lo ;; Florence Wafers 2s 3 i per lb Kuropean Mixed Is 3.1 par lb Raspberry Boudoir 2< per lb PRESfiBVED *'ISK. Salmon, Californian Bd, Flat 9d, Cutting lOd, Cocktail lid—per tin Sardnes, Albert patent openei Is per tin „ Small, 4d and 4£d, large 8d Sardinas, in tomato sauce, 4|d per tin 1 Morton's Frosh Herrings, flat 7d, kip* perad lOd, Herrings in tomato sauce 10J per tin Red Herring 9 afc Is, or 1 j fish 10b 8d Star Brand Mullet 7d per tin Preserved Bloaters lOd per tin



Day & Martin's paste Blacklng.doz. 0 A\ I Nix«?y's Black Lead per doz. 0 9 Peerless Glo'is per bot. 0 6 Black Lacquer, (Castle Brand) bot. 0 9 ! „ In tins 0 7 Branswick Black, per tin 0 7 Keen's Oxford Blue, per lb 0 10 Feckitt's Bag Blue, „ 010 at George's Bine, „ 0 8 dolman's D.S.F- Mustard, lib tins 1 8 |lb tins 10$ d, ilb tins 6d Keen's Mustard Condiment per lb 1 3 . 71b tins 6s 9d Finest Dairy or Table Salt, 5a per cwb  Salt, 71b ba«? Bti, 14>b bag, Is 3d, Bock Salt 5s 6d and £410 a per ton Ginger, whole Is 3d, ground Is 4d lb White Pepper (guaranteed pure) Is 4d lb , lib Tin Rabblb In Jelly 7d, 21b, lOd and Is



Ground Rice 3|d Split Peas 61bs is, or 2d 1b Pearl Barley 61bs Is, or 2sd 1b Egyptian Lentils 3|d lb * Haricot Beans 3i d lb Macaroni and Vermicelli la lOd boxo 6dlb Flag Brand Pickles 9a 6d per do* or lOd per bottle C and B Carrie Powder 10a per doi or Hd bottle i Mellor's Sauce | pint B£d, pints Is 3d bo Lea_.and Perrin'a Saace $-pint Is id, pin 2e 6d. Oar Own Saace $-pint sd, pint td Tomato-Sauce 9d per pint bottle Anchovy Sauce Is 3d pint bottle Tobacco—Williams' Jono 5i lb ; Nailrod 4a 6d lb ; Derby 5a 6d lb j Goldea Eagle 6s per lb, Out Tobacco 7» per lb or 6d per cz Matches Plaids 4s per gross, 41d doi 1000 Vestas, Belie, 4a lOd dos, §n box; ICQO Vestas, German, 3a lOd doz, 4d box ; 250 Vestas, Bell's, lg «d dps, 2d box ; Safety's, B and M, 8d packet, small 3d packet Starch, Oolrnan'e, sb pkn6|d lb „ Lily, per lib box sdt Borax Starch Glaze, la dos.'; ljd packed Bovril Is 9d and 3s bottle Lieblg's Extract Meat Js 9d per jar Washboards, wood, lid, zinc Is 2d American brooms Is 3d, Is 6d, is 94 2s, 2s 3d Fresh Ground Coffee Is 4d. Is 6d *nd lsSdll



Table Vinegar 6d, 9d, and lQd bottle White Wine Vinegar 9d bottle Washing Soap—Siikstone 10d bar or 11s per box MoLeod'a almond scented 9d bar, 11s per box Bawllng's Almond scented, 9d me. Domestic, 6d bar Bond's Cleanser, 5d bar, 6s 3d box Barilla Ash lOd bar Sunlight so*p Is per box, 4|d bar! Lifebuoy (Carbolic), la 4d box, 6d bar Toilet Soap—Pear's assorted tablets, 4 in box. Is bo* Pear's unsoented tablets, 6d each, 5a.6d doz 1 leaver's Shaving Sticks, 9d each Brown Windsor, lib bar lOd, 10 tablets for la Glycerine Soap, £lb bars 4d, lib bars 81 Hops, loose, Is 4d, and Is £<J *b pressed



PATENT MBDTOINES, Etc., at BARGAIN PRICES.



Bood'a and Ayer's Saisaparilla 4s Bd*jbo j Condy's Fluid Is 6d, Lung Preserver Is ! Barry's Tricopherus Is 5d bottle 1 Scott's Emulsion 2s 6d and 4s 6d mi | bottle - Sulphate Magnesia 3d par packer,* Fluid Is per bottle French Chalk lOd per 1b Chloride of Lime Is per tin : Sb Jacob's Oil 2s 9d per bottk ■Hlmrod's Astbma Cure 5s 6d per tin Norwegian Cod Ltver Oil Is 3i per bottle Kepler's Extract Malt 2$ 6d per bottle Kipler's Extract Malt and Cod Liver Oil 2a 9d per bottle Elim&n's Embrocation Is, 3d, Is Sd and 2a lid Bile Be ma Is 5d box Solas?! Juice 6d and 81 st'V.k



Catlcura Soap, Is 4d Tablet, or 3 Tablets for3s9d. Camphor, 3d per Cake Vaseline fid and 9d jar, lib tins Is 9d Pare Glycerine 6d and 9d bottle Llcquorlce Powder, 6d per botble Pain Siller la 4d and 2s 6d per bottle Bonnington's Irish Moss la and Is 101 Mother SeJgel's Symp 1h 9d and 3a bottle pjHa Holloway's and Cockle's Is 4d box Beecham's and Selgel's la 5d box Senna Leaves 2d per packet, Bpscm Salts 6d per dozen ; . , Bnes'trniii Salts 3s 3d bottle MelHn»s Food Is 9d, Benger*s Food Is 9d PeatB 8 Foller'a Karth and Violet Powder 8d box Friar's Balsam and Carbolic Oil, lid per bettle



Coutt'i Acetic Aoid Is 9d and 2» 111 per bottle, 2nz bottlea Cascara Segrada lOd par bottle, I>r Tibbie* TTCoooa lOd and Is ld;tin, Kuoilyptus Bd, Is and la 4d bottle \ye are opposed to the Ttuafc, and for thj^b reason we have v Oaeli System and trust no. one.This eaablea .v i to Retail, our Goods at WHOLESALE PRIOfiS. 1* ' /"* __ I. ' } ''* - "We are Cast Buyers ol Beeswax iv any quantity. T«m» ; Prompt wifh tho Orders] . Na cb»rge for packing ease*, and all orders delivered free at railway etatioo and vithia a.--.two miles radius of^shburton, FLETCHEH EROS. - HISUPFIif STORES 4SHBUKTON AND|QaRISTCH^RO .