Wellington, July 26th. I have the highest authority for stating that a settlement of the Waipori Biver difficulty is being gradually but steadily arrived at. The matter, I may say, is beset with diffi culties, and the closer the question is ap proached and examined the weightier and more complicated does it appear. You will, therefore, understand why it ia that



The member for Invercargill has com- pletely severed the painter of Ministerial sup- port, and his relation with his former leaders is decidedly strained. His vote with the Opposition on the no-confidence motion, after the Treasurer's explanation had been given, is regarded by Ministers astantampunt to his declaration that in his opinion Mr Ward was untruthful, and is therefore very keenly resented. It is stated that, should Mr Kelly again contest Invercargill, the Trea- surer will run him for the seat. On Mr Kelly's part, however, it is stated that he is heartily sick of political life and party tactics, and that he intends not te seek re- flection,



TELEPHONE 12-61 A.M. TO ALL AND ANY. fpHE duty on Flannelettes will probably be increased shortly ; therefore, now is L the proper time to buy. Arrangements have been made for a big delivery at very low prices. The big chance is yours ; the small profit mine. Dress-stuffs, all plain and fancy colors, at " take 'em out of my sight " prices. (Bich and rare.) Colonial Flannels at Bargain Prices. (Once in a leap year.) Men's White Shirts, usually ss, now 2a 6d. Good enough for State occasions and Festivals. Special Bargains in Knitted Sox, Eibbed-wool Drawers, Singlets, &c, &o. Symphony on the Habp. Land of the Maori and the sparrow, Tour frosts freeze most things into stones, Twist the temper, chill the marrow, Thro' and thro' one's very bones. (With kindest regards to the expectant party.) E. DIMAETT "Wholesale and EetailJ CASH DEAPER, MILLINBE, OUTFITTER, & IMPORTER, BOSS PLACE, LAWRENCE. > WINTER 1895. NOW is the winter of our discontent made glorious by the fact that D. Mitcheli,. 