SHIPPING.

The Manapouri

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPTIBGHT. ]

Eyd.vey. Ju’y 6 Arrived, last evening, Manapouri.

BRICKMAKERS' STRIKE.

Continuing.

[REVTER’s TELEGRAMS- COPrSIGHT.] Sydn*y, July 6

The strike of bookmakers in this city continues, the effort at reconcilia tion between masters and men having failed.

CELEBRATION.

Successful Proceedings.

[recttee’B trlkgrams—copyright. 3 Sydney, Jnly 6

The anniversary of the Declaration of Independence yesterday was cele brated by American residents in this city. The proceedings were most suc cessful.

COLONISTS AT HOME.

Boyal Hospitality.

[BETTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, July 5.

The Agents-General, Executive Commissioners, and several prominent colonists were entertained to-day at a luncheon at Windsor Castle, and a re ception was afterw? r ds held by Her Majesty in St George’s Hall, which was largely attended, most of the members of the Royal Family *being present.

THE HOME CRISIS.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT ] London, July 5

The election returns now show 155 Conservatives, 32 Unionists, 60 Glad stonites, and 25 Parnelh'tes. Brad laugh and Labouchere are elected for Northampton, and Lord Grange Hamilton, Conservative, for Ely.

Sir Chas. Diike has been defeated for Chelsea ; Howard Spensley (Liberal) has been defeated for Finsbury central division; James Stansfield (Liberal) has been re-elected for Halifax; Sir H. Holland (Conservative) has been r - elected for Hampstead.

London, Joly 6. The latest returns show 172 Conser vatives, 36 Unionists, 76 Gladstonites, and 27 Parnellites have been returned. Dillwyn and Sir Henry Vivian (Liberals), have been re-elected for Swansea; Colonel Francis Duncan (Conservative) has been re elected for Holborn; and Charles Russell, Attorney-General, for South Hackney. Liberal seats in the last Parliament for East Ringston-on-Hull, West Brom wich, Central Finsbury, East St Pan eras; and North St Pancras have been gained by Conseevatives. A Unionist candidate has been elec ted for St Rollox division, Glasgow, defeating McCulloch (Liberal). A Gladstonite has been elected for Finsbury East in the place of a Con servative. Sir U, Kaye Shuttleworth, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, has been returned unopposed for Clitheroe. A Conservative has ousted Thorold Rogers for Southwark.

L*ter. Childers, Home Secretary, elected for South Edinburgh. Goschen de feated for East Edinburgh Morley, Chief Secretary for Ireland- Craig, Liberal, elected for Newcastle on- Tyne. Sutherland and Buchanan, Liberals, re-elected for G’eenock and West Edinburgh respectively. Returns of completed elections give 187 Con servatives, 43 Unionists, 88 Glad stones, and 30 Parnellites.

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HO VIE

[kbutbr’s telegrams—COPYßlGHT,] London, July 5

The cricket match An itralians versus England commenced to-day at Manc v es‘er. The weather was fine. The Australians were first at the wickets, and at 4 p.m. put together 134 with 3 wickets down. The homo team is now composed as fol lows, Briggs and Barlow having bean substituted for Hornby and Barnes :— W G. Grace, W Read, Steel, Briggs, Barlow, Lobmann, Pilling, Peate, Scotton, Shrews bury. Ulyett.

Lond 'K Ju’y 0

The attendance at the match at Man chester to-day was enormous, the greatest Interest being taken in the p ! ay. The ground was in first rate order, and an excellent wicket was pitched

After the third wicket of the ‘ ustraliana fell, when their score was standing at 134. their play was not so successful toe field ing of the Englishmen being excellent, and the remaining seven wickets were taken for 71, the innings 'losing for a total of 205 runs. Jones contributed a splend d score of 81. He batted most carefully, and never gave a chance until declared out leg before wicket. The only other successful batsmen were Jarvis, who played a good innings for 45, caught; Scott, 21, caught ; Trumble, 24, caught For the Home team Ulyett showed the best bowfing form, his analysis being f ur wickets for 50 runs. After the usual interval the Englishmen went to the wickets, with Scotton and Grace The latter < n’y succeeded in scor ing 8, when he was caught Shrewsbuiy joined Scotton, and they ran up the score to 36 when the stomps were drawn for the day, Scotton being not out with 10, and Shrewsbury with 17. Latest telegrams from Manchester at 3 p.m. to-day give score—All England eleven, 156, with six wickets down

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

SvDNBV, July 1

The dignity conferred upon Mr Dailey Is much appreciated here. It is probab’e he may have to go Home In order to bo sworn in.

The dead body' of an old women pamed Margaret Byrne has been found In a case which bad been placed in a yard In Sussex street.

Sugar cane all over the colony is look ing well. Indictments for conspiracy to defraud have been framed against Mrs Wright Peaten, and nine persons In all connected with that firm, as well as others belong ing to the firm of Perncedale, Wright and Co. in connection with the alleged railway frauds.

Hobart, J dy 1. Jos ph Eodgers, the stoker who was Injured in the recent railway accident has died. He blamed the driver r > being responsible for the accident by travelling too fast. All the sufferers are improving, bat some of them have been very seriously injured. The train was acomple'e wreck. Dr Agnew is not much hurt, Mr Bur- Mi, the Treasure ,1s braised and cat.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE OOUNCII

Tuesday, July 6. Dr Menziea presented a pet,.lon . , tie ? esbyterians of Wa kcaalti in f of reading the Bible 'n public bc mis. I Th JNcw Zealand Elbe :.d T St clety, snc the Cathedral Sir (Pa - Leasing Bills were read a aeco d tin: The East and West Coast Rai' C nstraction Bill was received from House of Representatives, and tea first, time. Toe second reading was m •n ordtr o' the day fot Friday. Mr Reynolds moved the stcond re of the Li cal Bodies Loan Bill, wl. after debate, was ai eed to. The second reading if the Gold I Abolition Bill was lost on a divi —Ayes 15, noes 16 The principal business in the Cou in the evening was the consideration the Municipal Coporationa Bdl in C mittee.

On the motion of Mr ; hfimski general rate was reduced from Is 3d to

HOUSE OF UEPRESENfATIV Dr Nrnman moved the sec ' id rea. o f the Wellington and Manawa'u P i'- Additional Capitalaud Debentures Ya’ tion BUI. The m'dion wrs agreed to. Replying to questions it w s ata'cd i there was no truth in tin rumour tl G jverninent intended making any forth appointments to the Legislative Coon at p e ent ; that dates and pise '3 could a filled in at the left hand top corner of I ■ new telegraph forms without chirge, r’ that the c dor of the receiving for a would be altered ; thr ’.Gove rment woo J put a small sum on the EsTniatos i assisting the more pressing c tea of euff ■ Ing by the recent volcanic etup.ion, Lm they did rot intend to ats*~t In every oas that 293 men out of a total force of 483 constables were married and r -?reprovid with quar era, the remr'ndrr were pr vided wit' quarters as vai ic'es occun- Mr Hialop intro J uced ’-e Ohatr. 3 Securities Act IBro, Amondn -nt Mr Ba Dues moved the t v l • ’ reading t the Native Laud Adminskratiou Bill, Mrß.ycesdd he believed it would 1 to a great derl of confusion in daah'ng wi !i Maori laud. In the cour, 3of a year or s they would p-obably have to come bre to the pre-emptive right. In ■ 'tneresper he approved of the measuie, but 1 objected to the powen granted to na I’ committed. The pro : 0 of the dispoa cf land through the nr lium of these br d. would ba slow and compile .ted, and I 1 instanced the difficulties the VVangsn' Harbor Board met with dealing with their amendment. The deha o wr •• int’rrnpted by the 5 30 p.m. anjournment The house resumed at 7 30. Mr Larnach made his annual statemc j i>b Minister of Mines. He I epan by i - prerting on members the import tnce other mineral pioinc 3 'ban gold or c< to which attention in the p' t had b solely devoted, and remarked that rt . fifth of the total expo. 17 of the colony \ in mine r nls Seven millions of c?p: wr - invented in this indu try by 451 0 panics. Besides the value of works a as water-races undertaken by the St'> there were 11,178 gold mines in colony, ade .reuse on the previous y but the pruduc. of gold wr ? gtea‘ Every yeir the quarlzniniug in iustry ■ ri ce'viiig greater attention. Thr »rni> of miner? last year showed a dr ;reaae £3 15a in the north, which wn atiributa to a wan! of proper appliances 't iere ? he urged, a vast undeveloped fie 1 in Thames district which it would ha ea j to work than hunting for gold in West Australia There were 3000 Cninr son gold fields, who pro iucad oar s : xrh cf total quantity of gold obfainsd '-st y Turning to cor’ mines, ho paid they w steadily iucesamg the r output. 1 year 511,062 tons wo r e turned out, 130,202 imported. He regretted that export was so small, and said tbat if West Co»at harbors had been put on same foo’iug as other pubi c works, should now count the export? by ter thousan la of tons. There were now mines being worked wish an average c put of 345 tons per man T P year produce of the Westport coal decreased 36,( 10 tons owing to strike. Or the other hand Brunner mines produced 50,000 more J than in the previous je<r. He exrc . next year these mines, with the add of new ones jus' about to begin w wou’d double the ou ! put. Ch 1 ingwood also extremely rich in miiuu'a, but c difficulty of commit i' lion prevented district beine properly wi rke.l C iron and lime tone Wt-re there to be £■; a side by side, tie was in cmimunlca with manufacturers : n America regal dug carried on a man’s buck, aid would V oe an improved form of drill wi ; ch coni e to the depth of 500 f >et. H? referc 10 Prof raor Black’s tour among the mi s, ani euiogise 1 the !abo rs of t■ it gentleman, and their good rt'ult. Tbo Mnie? Department had ptT a c'llection to the Exhibition in London, which had be;" d. evibed by he English papers as second o that cf o other olony. The Dr; -.t i ■=-nt had • o •?ken in hand the puh’ira i-vs of a h- d book of mining, the w- 't of which ad 1) u u much felt. The debate on th? ative L: idi Admins' l aMon B ; ll wa resumed, an ’at 2 15 a.m the B 11 was r-?art a third t me and lapsed a - d the H -so o?e

COURSING.

ASHBURTON COURSING OLU S NESTING. The follow ng is t’ a result of the ’ aw for the meeting of the Ashburton Co 'ring Club, to he held to inorvo v : Pui'PT Stakes Mr A McLeod’s b w b Vega (Ho*sour —Rose) meets Mr D. Mahoney’s 1 11 d Agent (Bjliserics—Luna ) Mr 11. Milner's (11 s.) f b La bird (Chrichop Lynn Uni) meets I T, Alexander’s wf b Highland Mary ( J. — Bonny Scotland.) Mr H Tasker’s (11 s ) h dYc hire Lad (Forest Lad—Tell Ta’o II) m jMr T Alexander’s bw h Lady Eva (C jhop Lynn—Hinerua ) Mr H. Tasker’s (ns.) bw d 1 toiy Boy ( : orest Lad—Tell Tale II) icets* Mr H. Tasker’s (n s ) bdl w d tain Sly-go (o bscure—Melee.) Mr A. cLeod’s hw d Jack T Hot spur—Rose) meets Mr H Taskei' k b Butcher’s M»id (Cornet —Nell ) Mr II Milner’s bdl tl Tearing ung- Fellow (Forest Lad—Brim e) n 3Mr A McLeod’s f b Ruby (Mark ' . ain—• Shropshire Lass.) Ai.L-AGtp Stai t Mr J Mcßae’s bdl dKo >ro ( -pa—■ Psyche) meets Mr T. Ale-ondeh- w b Maid of Heath (C. ( \ —Ladybird.) Mr T. Alexander’s r d Fir st L C C. Ladybird) meets Mr D. Maho s r d Tit Bit (Muscat —Nancy.) Mr M. Digby’s £ w d Abercorr C Margold) a bye.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Sudden Death- New Pl. moditi,

A sad occurrence happened t ~iorni ng A ' arty of thre went on a 6shing excursion abont 9 o’clo-l- i one of thf-m lugh Batche’ well- vm as Walker's barman at the Impeii fotel, suddenly dropped hi< oar cu ininp that he felt fainting and wai not b good 91 he used to be. 1 he party veu. about i|rnileout when suddenly ,tobelor fainted and the party made for thiro as quickly as possible, but be expit before

getting in. Ba'ulu'i' 1 -oked a li alrby man an > Iran aili wiiinh is a jppo'ed t be from tu-;;rt disease, is vn y t;. -dn He loaves a wife and nine children. A Call.

Du.vedxs, July 7.

The M rnington Presbyterian congroga ton has given a tall to the Oev Mr Porter, P>eb hit: ton, Canterbury.

THE MIDLAND RAILWAY.

[From he Ma ,7J

The Government are to be con e gratulateii on having so successfully . piloted the East and West Coast Hall way Bill through the House, and the decisive majoiity obtained on the question “ That the Bill do pass ” is J indisputable evidence that the House lof Representatives is thoroughly in ■ earnest about the matter. Few people, i however, were prepared for so ; triumphant a result, fur while public : opinion inclined to the belief that the Bill would pass, there were many persons who anticipated that it would I be by a small margin of votes, and i after a long and bitter fight. Had the | insidious proposal of the Opposition j for the reporting of the proceedings in Committee been acceded to, it is quite certain that the passage of the Bill would have been delayed, probably for a week, and it is more than likely that alterations and qualifications might then have been cairied which would have been fatal to the contract. The Government party showed a sound judgment in refusing to be led into any such trap, albeit Ministers themselves displayed some disposition to regard the matter as one of no great con sequence. That danger escaped, how ever, the pent-up bitterness which failed of vent in Committee broke out in a flood at the third reading, and the whole scheme was denounced by its opponents with bell, book, and candle. But the arguments were so wholly con tradictory as to confute one anodic, and proved only that the denunciators were so prejudiced that it they could not honestly condemn for one reason they \v ie quite prepared to condemn for tin sake of opposition. For ex ample u was vehemently urged that the barge, . was a ruinous one for the colony, and that the company would make i enormous profit out of the trans, , >n, while other opponents de cried he proposed contract on the ground that the colony was swindling the company, and that til clatter must in evitably sustain the most disastrous loss* It is quite patent that both these cannot be coirtcl. The fair inference when such extreme views are held is the old Lat'u proverb, In medio intisso ms ihi

that is to say that it is safe to take the middle course, namely, to pin our faith to the view that neither party will come to grief, but that the contract will prove to be for the benefit of both. Tins was indeed established most completely by the masterly speech of the Premier, probably the best he has ever delivered, and certainly the best (hat has been de livered in Parliament for years past. Sir R. Stout roused to warmth by the illogical opposition shown, attacked the opponents of the Bill root and branch, and detended the measure with an eloquence and a crushing force which were wholly irresistible. Bar accidents in the Legislative Council, the Bill is new sa f e to pass, and in a few months time the works upon the great enter prise which is to connect the East and West Coast of this Island should be fairly under way. No doubt some years must elapse before it is brought to a completion, but in the meantime the work of construction will give em ployment to hundreds of men, and day by day will see drawing nearer tbe opening of fresh markets for our pro duce and new outlets for enterprise. For the fact that so lair a prospect is in the way of becoming a reality we have to thank the persistent energy and patience of the promoters, and the staunchness and wisdom of our repre sentatives in Parliament, to whom Canterbury, Westland, and Nelson can heartily say “ Well done.”

THE ASH BOUTON GUARDIAN WBDNESHA*, J Ujui >1 ftywv



Public Notices. MR THOMAS, OURGEON-DENTIST, ‘ ' H'TT.T. THURSDAY, the Bth JULY, And may bo consulted at Quill’s Hotel 7 225 to farmers and others WANTED, a Disc Harrow, with Tin nip-sower altar ho i,' Wf deh’voiy R>aper, adjustable to double spe'-d ; light Roid aud Gray’s double furrow p'ough. The above, second-hand, ( in thoroughly good working order. Apply,. stating price, to I W. F. SOMERVILL, | 7255 Lyatt, Westerflold. CHERTSEY. Messrs matson, oox, & 00. have rece va 1 instructions from ! Mr W. S. Fletcher to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At Chertsey, on MONDAY, JULY 12th, 1886, At 2 o’clock sharp, Mangle, Copper Boiler, Saddle and Bridle, small Iron Safe, Mus cal Bos. VISIT ASHBURTON ON DINING-ROOM SITTING-RuOM BEDROOM, and KITCHEN FURNITURE. Also, Lady’s HACK.



.MATSON, OOK On , J 7 251) Auctioneers, Ashburton. \TUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF ili AU.VCKALASIa. Established 1869. Hoad OfH c for this Island ; 158, Hereford street Christchurch. Directors : Hou William Reeves, M. L.G., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Henry Symes, Ksq., M.D. [ Bankers : The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES arc indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeit ible while surrender v due lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY' on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAH in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Ratos, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl FIiICKIIOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED H.tIIRISON, Local Agent. By order, GEORGE GILL. Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd J n 1886. 0 178



ASHBURTON COUNTY II UN C CLUB N N U A L STEEPLEABES To bo licit! on the RACECOURSE, A SUB URTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1880. Patron, lion J. McLean ; President, Mr F. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs Jolin Grigg, C G. llawdon, Drs Leahy and l oss ; Stewards Messrs Bowyer, Donsliiro, Fooks, ,f. C. N. Grip", More wether, MoOwen, Rutherford, Reid, Upton, and Or Leahy ; Judge, Air Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of (he Seales, Mr Davis : Clerk of the Course, Mr G F. Scott ; llandi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton. The first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1 Ranch vr Uuiim.K Race, of 15 sovs, over eight Rights of hurdles, about oft Ohi high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance. ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. Two Miles. 2. Steeplechase Cuv(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to a]' qualified hunters ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair bunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race of 10 bo a ; post entiy, 10s; no weight under Oat ; (he winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Th-ee-quartera of a mile on the flat.



Meetings. A SELECT QUADRILLI will ba held in the OK on THURSDAY K. VENDS Doors open a' 7.80 p in. commence at 8 o’clock sht Ladies free. 6 214 By order of the TTAR 8 Xs o. t ho (>rm EYEjSI u 7 00 i iiusmc Yieitin dial y iu A. Harrison Ifred Harj AC'VIONEEtt, STOCK A AGENT AND VAL SA' URDAY SALE at 12 —Dorses, Cattle, Pigs and Motohandi Agent Norwich Union I Company. FOR SAL. D. F. Plough, hy Reid T.F. Plough, by Reid Chaffcutter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly Piano ; beautiful tom One Hut on wheels; net AT.ffBWTt HART!



Maiden SraEi'LEcitAsE Plate, of 15 pova, 'or horses that have never won ait advertised steeplechase ; weight for age ; entrance, 15a. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly hunted with the .Ashburton Hounds About two aides. Hunteh’s Flat Back Handicap, of 15 sova ; minimum weight. lOst ; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, 5s ('pen to all qualified hunters Horses before starting for th ; a race must qualify over a hurdle to tho satis faction of the Stewards Two miles. Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs : nomination, 10s; accept ance free, r n ' and a half miles.



KFLi'S A \!) KEGDL VTIONS 1 No entry will bo roe ived except on tho condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of tho racing shall bo decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2 Grand National Ftcoplechnso Rules adhered to when applicable. 3. A district horse shall moan any horse that has been commonly resident in the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of tho forth coming meeting, and owne i by a person who has resided in the said County during tho same period,—A qualified hunter shall moan any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886. 4. Five per cent, will bo deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of tho course; 5. All nominations and a coptancos go to tho funds of the Club, 6. An amateur rider shall bo any person who has never ridden for hire, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they are admitted, except in Hack Race 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, age, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate ns to tho qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday, August 17. S SAUNDERS, 7 237 Secretary.



Public N oticrs. LOST. A PURSE, containing money. F.nder will bo rewarded on returning same to cflne of ihis paper 7 233 ITiOUND— v dark bay mare, with saddle Sj and bridle. Oput can obtain $ me by i ay lng expenses. 7 250 ,4 LL CLAIMS against the lato firm of -\ QUIN I 0, s & HOYD are requested to bo immediately tent in to the under signed, and all Debts duo them must be paid at once FicE ** Id 111 Civ B. (QUINTON. Aebburton, -July f>, 188(i. 7 240 NEWCASTLE COAL. AA COMPANY’S MINE. WE ARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie? and Okonom 400 TONS COAL From tlio above Company’s rnino. Tlio demand for tins Coal in Melbourne and Sydney is so great tliat a cargo rarely finds its way to Nov/ Zealand. .j. 7244 TUCK Ed AND RE STEEL.



THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest:— At call, 44 percent. If deposited for T roe Months. 5 per cent ; for Six .Months, s{i per cent. ; and for Twolvo Mouths G 4 per cent ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 t Secretary, / uctlons. JU L / I'2 I K AND 13 IK. Messes matson, cox and c.» have received Instructions from Mr U. Bevan, Stationer, Book ellur, and Fancy Goods Dealer, (owing to his leaving tha colonv) to sell the whole of his STOCK-IN-TRADE SHOP FITTINGS SHOW CASES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY. Julv ]2ni and 13imi, In the Saleroom, Saunders’ Buildings, next to Quill’s Hotel, Sale commences each day at 12 o’clock noon Terms cash. MATSON, COX AND C >., 7‘ J 22l Auctioneers. SATURDAY, lOiti JULY, FOR SALE BY PO BLIC AUCTION. A FOUR-ROOM ED COTTAGE I For Removal.



MB T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Ashburton Borough Council to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on j SATURDAY, 10th JULY, A FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE lor! Removal, erected on the Old File Brigade Site, Wakanui road j The building is in good repair. Inspection invited. Terms at salo. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 0 ;, 21‘J Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JULY 8. CLEARING SALE, OF B U|l LDI N G PLA NT, S(J PER I( R HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, POT PLANTS AND FERNS, TIMBi R, &< V C * MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr Geo St Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Burnett street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, The whole of bis superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BUILDING PLANT, Consisting of 1 Bay Marc, “ Bonny,’ - thoroughly good in all harness 1 Builder's Cart and Harness Timber Mouldings, Skirtings Benches, Trussels, &c 1 Single-seated Buggy, with lamps (equal to new) 1 Set Silver-p’atcd Buggy Harness (new) 1 ChaJl'cuttor (nearly new) Horse Feed, &c. FURNITURE.



1. Sitting-room Walnut Suite (in maroon), Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Fender and Fire Irons, Largo Pier Glass, Vases, Pictures, Marble Clock, Curtains nnd Poles 2. Dining-room—Leather Suite, Har monium, 7 stops, by Cisarini & Co ; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Bookcase and Books, Hand painted Vases and Lustres. Pictures, Curtain and Poles, Gaso gcne (complete), Coal Scuttles, Wool Mats, 1 Sewing Machine by Ilowo 3. Bcdro ms—Two Chests Drawers, Hand some Wardrobe, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring Mat tresses, Palliasses, Marble-top Washatand, Largo Looking-glasses, with Marble Stands; Carpets, Single Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses, Blanket!, Pillows, Bolsters, Bedroom Chairs, Toilet Seta ] 4. Kitchen —Chairs, Tables, Cocoanut Matting, Couch, Cro-kery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, «&c, &c 5 Washhouse—Tubs, Table, Large Bath Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Scales and Weights 6. Conservatory—loo carefully selected Pot Plants (very choice), 1 assorted Ferns, 1 dozen Cactus Plants (bloomed last year) 2 Talking Parrots, 1 pair Canaries and Cages Also, at the same time nnd place, LOT U, TOWNSHIP OF TIN WALD. The auctioneer begs to draw special attention to the excellent state of preser vation of the above goods, as they are all good, and most of them are almost equal to now. The Pot Plants are a very choice lot, and have taken several prizes Christchurch and Ashburton, Terms at sale, sale at 12 o’clock. T. BULLOCK,



To Let and F r Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. PIOR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in large or small quantities. Also, a largequantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, *East street, Ashburton. 6 114 TO LET. | 'HE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ -1 atad corner FVd and Moore street, lately occupied by tho undersigned ns Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can bo given on Ist July. FKIEDLANDER BROS., * 0 Ashburton. v jMftiiL NOTICE is hereby given that the Clerk nf C mrt will be In attend ance at the R.M. Courthouse, South Uaknin, on Thursday. 8 July inst, between the honra ot 930 am and 4, ; 0 p.m. J. R. C )LYER, 7 248 Clerk of Court, ASH B URT’ON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. NOTICE is hereby given that Grey, Cox and Altkeu Streets will be CLOSED at their junction with the South East Town Bolt for wheel Traffic) until further notice. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers’ Office, 17th June, 1886. KA^GITm^OAD^mL ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. IHEIEBY give notice that in accord ance with section No. 94 of “ Tho Public Works Act, 1882,”



tli© Rangitata Hoad Board propose I to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which commences at the s iuth eastern boundary of RS. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R.S. 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY gave notice that in accord i anco with section No. 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata i’o .d Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost cornel' of it 8 284*4, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R S. 27783, and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection nt the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Juno 28. 1886. Chairman, 7 235 •Juno 28th, 1886. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. 7 236 & A LOOM’S



Bale ol New Draper} 7 Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE TfJE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP. A WONDERFUL BOOK FOR la CONTAINING 100 TRICKS And DELUSIONS With Cards. 25 Marvellons COIN TRICKS For the ) :rform ance of which only a common pack rf



II cards and the ordi nary coins of the realm am needed' A’l Enily Ex ' plained. 1 Al°o A large c< 1 lection of AMUSING Kiddles, Charades, GAMES, Ac. And over ' n? 1 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, end American Novel' i- s, Games,Toys, Ac., covering over 300 pages and lust rated wiih over 300 wood blocks. Both books mailed free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. 4 v=.\y Mechanical figures Dance to Mnsic And Keep Perfect Time. Is 3i each, the pair 2s. e. - THE WIZARD OP THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity. Is Sd, post free. N.S.W, stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice.—To adveitise our business we will for a short time send the whole of the above mentioned articles to one address post paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders: H. YOKE A CO, 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Poet Office* 6 222



Business Noticei hi PBLIC TUGS T OFb" I 0 E OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. Tbs Administratis* of Intestate Estates, and the realLaiior an t -.:n ution oi the personal Estate. 2. Ths Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the I'uhiie i\ i: .tea their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in ting their friends to the responsibilities iuv; Ived by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Muma o - Hie ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely sat io th-j deed creating the Trust. ITo ADVANTAGES. 1. Thes Pob’ic Trustee in bis corporate capacity never dies, never k-r.v c = the country, and never becomes jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or men:a? ct bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be ahem by the following figures:— 1885 £195,000 Estimated from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX, LEAN, Dec. 6, 1886. I 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ’ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock t OF-. LADIES’ HATS, at Is Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s 6d, NOW SOLD AT Is 6d, Is lid, 2a 6d, and 3s 6d. . ANDREW OUR T H B PREMIER COLONIAL OOM P A N jANTERBUPV BRANCH* *k HAS- ? mm % m r % iSTARLi? ,J £D Capital i 10 onn'r;* !' /y;.* pjr Su*?** r*rr<t r* <?- FIR<E AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW] ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson acjent AsnnnßTO"



gTATIONERY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO K The Undersigned has a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sises and qualities. Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and with despatch. Fancy (roods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Badge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least posalbla danger. H. M.~JONES, TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA TO £1 With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted F. MUFFAY, Fast Street. BEGS to announce that he has jnst eived a choice assortment of watches and lewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, -Itb gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discription, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and in every class of gold and sliver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exs onted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY KAS PTP.EET. AP'-^UHTOX URRAf^ COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! [a Card.]



E ABE NOW LANDING, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Which should give satisfaction to every Consumer. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND * MANUFACTURERS. TO FARMERS—A LARGE NUMBER OF HURDLES AND GATES FOR SALE, Also— FENCING WIRE, Which must bo cleared to make room for fujther shipments to arrive. All kinds ol Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, •to, always In stock. 7256



| R. M. Cuthbertson, ' BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. I Iwioss-H A VELOOK S.TREST (lately oooapled by Mr Branson). 28? w E HAVE FOR SALE PRIME SEED WHEAT PRIME SEED OATS PRIME SEED BARLEY, i Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. FRIEDLANDER BROS. 7 243* r Messrs white, smithsun, an RAYMOND, of Timaru, Solicitors notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South , Express on Mondays and Thursdays In oaw Mr White should be prevented from being . present, one of the firm will attend. * MONEY TO LEND upon apptOTO* seenritiee. 5 Temporary offices at Quill's Hotel