PROROGATION OF PARLIAMENT.

SPEECH FROM THRONE. London, Jane '■to. Both Houses of Parliament were formally prorogued to-day by Com mission. The speech from the throne Stated that Parliament was about to be iksolved *for the purpose of ascertain ing the sense of the people on the question of the creation of an Irish Parliament It alluded to the settle ment of the difficulty between Bulgaria and Greece, and the improved state of affairs in Egypt. It trulls the arrangements concluded with Spain if approved by the cortes, wil tend to encourage the importation if Australian wines into the United Kingdom. The speech goes on to ex press the lively pleasure experienced by Her Majesty in promoting the Colonial-Indian Exhibition, and say ; the cordia/ interest displayed therein by the people proves the sympathy that exists between and unites the several portions of the Empire, which the exhibition will powerfully tend to confhm and promote. The speech is concluded by praying the new Palria ment will promote peace and content ment among the people and strengthen the union of the Empire.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wbllikoton, Jane 25,

The weather ia exceptionally wet axis CqM. Snow is lying on small hills sur tpondlng tbe town.

Blenheim, Juno 25

Mr Matthew Burnett has concluded a fortnight's mission in Marlborough, The total pledges are over 830, making the number in Westland, Nelson and Marl borough 5000 and In the South Island 20C00, the greater number of which are new p’edgea. Mr Burnett leaves for Wellington to-day to commence a North Island tour.

A heavy fall of scow took plao throughout Marlborough last night, cover ing the streets in Blenheim and Picton •nd lying inches deep on the surrounding hills. There has been no such occurrence in Marlborough since 1860. The snow was followed by heavy rain. The weather is clearing and the snow melting this morning

Chkistchukch. Jane 25. Heavy snowstorm here to-day, lasting from 1 ».m. till noon.

Ddnedin, Jane 25 The wiather is bitterly cold, bat .gloriously fine overhead.

COURSING

WATERLOO CUP MEETING.

Waterloo Cop . Final, fllngwood beat Bed of Stone, and won Waterloo Posse. First Round Final; Bordeaux beat Symphony, and won

All-aged Stakes. Third Round. Champagne beat Sir Ridley Marora beat Massa Final. Champagne beat Marora, and won Watebloo Plate. Second Round. Grace Darling beat Cardinal Pswa beat Wrangler Lucifer a bye Third Round Final. Lu.ufer beat Pawa, and won

COMMERCIAL.

Home Markets

£rEUTER’S TELEGRAM? —COPYRIGHT ]

London June 24. Consols have declined by to 10 i>i. New Zealand securities maintain last quotations. The market rate remains at i per cent, or below the Bank rate.

There is no alteration to report in Colonial breadstuff's and tallow.

Pig iron, f.0.b., in Clyde has fallen is, and is now quoted at 41s per ton ; galvanised iron packed, f.0.b., in Lon don is per ton. At to-day’s wool sale the catalogue submitted comprised 14,300 bales. Prices continued to be firmly main tained. Since the opening of the pre sent series 105,800 bales have been catalogued, of which number 3000 bales have been withdrawn from sale.

The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be an increase of during the week. The proportion of eserve to li abilities having during the ame period advanced by 1 per cent o 41 per cent.

IRRIGATION.

Government Provisions.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT. ] Melbourne, June 26. JJnDeakin, Colonial Secretary, has 9tiuced a Bill into the Legislative Assembly to deal with the question of irrigation. The measure provides for the irrigation of 3,250,000 acres under Government control, and 3,800,000 acres under water trusts.

TARIFF.

The Debate.

[RECTER's TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, June 25,

The Legislative Assembly has ad journed until Tuesday next, when the debate upon the Customs Bill will be resumed, it is expected the division upon the measure will take place on Wednesday.

COMMERCIAL.

Sydney Markets

(REUTER’S TELEGRAMS-—COPYRIGHT ) Sydney, June 25. New Zealand wheat, 3d lower, and is now 4s per bushel ; New Zealand oats, 2s 8d per bushel, an advance ol 2d during the week. Maize is quoted at 3s 3d, a decline of 2d per 561 b; pollard, 4d per bushel lower, is 4<l Potatoes have fallen considerably in value, 70s per ton being now quoted, as against 85s last week. Sugar is un • changed.

BREADSTUFFS.

Adelaide Markets.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) Adelaide, Juno 25.

Shipping wheat is quiet at 5s per bushel; Adelaide town flour is quoted at per ton; country brands

ARRIVAL OF THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

GENERAL SUMMARY. Auckland, Juno 26. The R.M.SS. Matiposa from Sa Francisco arrived at half past one o'clock this morning with the English and Ame’ican mails. Sholeft San Francisco m s\h J«n», at 5.58 p.m., ar.lved Honolulu 12-h at 645 am., left acaln on 13th at 2. SO p,m., stopped ofl' Tututla st 12 50 p.m. on 20th, left again at 1 3 p.m., and received Auckl»nd pilot at 12 26 am last night. Fine weather and moo f h sea prevailed nntil the morning of the 24 inst, thence to arrival fresh westerly gales. About SO pm on 24th M.C. Hall, i seen i a dock apparently in good heal'h and i xoa'.hnt spirits. At! a.ra yester day mornin.' Hall was missed and •’tbongh a ciligent search was Instituted throughout the ship nothing oonld be seen <i the gentlemen. As at the time a heavy westerly gale was blowing with heavy sea running, It is presumed he was washed overboard. On May 24 The House of Lords by a vete of 149 to li7 rejected the second reading of the Bill to legalise raarrisge with a deceased wife's sister. The Prince of Wales supported the Bill, and the L nko of Connaught, who was n«.*t in favor, paired. Fifteen Bishops voted vith the majority. The British Government has appropriated a large sum of money for a diy docks and general fortifications at Esquimau!! and Vioto.i*, British Colombia, and proposes to make them important military stations of the Empire. Thunderstorms in Germany during the after w ek in May killed many persons and hundreds of cattle. A Spanish revenue cutter was captured on May 28 and fatten into Gibralter for firing upon and seizing three trading i bca's in English water. Artillery fire from the rock was opened on her Yellow fever is reported as epidemic on the Isthmus rf Panama. The average dally deaths is 40 Fishery troubles'are increasing between the Canadian authorities and the United States. The British war vessel Bellerophon has been ordered tu St Johns and 4000

troops to Halifax The US. American North Atlantic ;(juadfcn has also been ordered to ata.

Allington line steamer Siberian was ont ten days on June 4;h from Halifax for St Johns N F.

It is reported <he State Department at Washington is d.ssatisfied with Consol Gieensbraumat Apia, Sam- a, forexceedlng < ffilrlpowers in pr claiminga pt 'tectorato over the Is’auda and imoriaorlng Americans.

G >ld has been discovered in Missouri ear the town of Louisiana.

A Paris cablegram of May 22 says the

Panana canal ques ion was considered on the preceding day at length in the Cabinet Council, which finally decided to authorise the Company to isane a loan of 60,000 CCO francs in shares, provided It be fully shown this sum woo'd be sufficient to complete the canal. A discovery of dynamite, rifles, cart ridges, and other explosives placed under various buildings, was made in Chicago. The belief is gaining ground that the Anarchist Socialists bad a scheme to burn the town.

Maxwell’s confession of the St. Louis murder was made to Detective McCul lough, who gained his confidence in the character of a fellow prisoner. Maxwell said that after Preller joined him at St. Louis he told him it would be impossible for him (Droller) to pay Maxwell’s way to Auckland whither they had arranged to go together, and this, said defend ant to witness, angered him greatly, and ho determined to •* fix” Preller for his m

leanness. On the following night he and PreUer were sitting in the former’s room, when the latter complained of seyere pains in his side. Maxwell said, “Oh, I can fix that all right; I have treated such cases before.” He then in-

jectod hypodermically to his friend’s arm a sufficient quantiiy of morphine to render him unconscious After he had been in that condition for i ome time he bound a cloth completely saturated with chloro form about the victim’s head, and this ended the business. He then took Preller’s money (,800 dollars) and personal effects, and made his escape.

ANGLO-SPANISH CONVENTION

Date of Operation.

reoxer’s telegrams— copyright.] London, June 25

In the House of Commons yesterday Mr James Bryce, Under Secretary fc« Foreign Affairs, stated that the Anglo- Spanish Convention would not come into force until the agreement had been ratified by the Spanish Cortes. Mr Bryce, however, expressed an opinion that their assent would be obtained, and the Convention come into opera tion during July.

KIMBERLY.

Anoiner .va.nin^J

[keuter's TELEGRAMS —COPY BIGHT ] Mel-'ooksi:, Jane 2G. In consequence of unfavorable re ports from Kimberley, Howard Smith S steamer Gambier has been taken off the berth Tor Cambridge Gulf.

THE ASHBURTON (iUARUIAN, SATURDAY. JUNE 26, 1886



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL E X),F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leat Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly now Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap.'' One Hut on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARWSOV.



Tenders. THE Tenders of Clark Bros, and Henry Anderson have been accepted for the Laghmor Plough ng. 6 195 D, McLEAN. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. 'JIENDERS are required by July let for -L METALLING about 80 chain* of oad. For particulars apply to 0. J FARPfiR, Chairman Rangitata Road Board. 107 TO CARRIERS. mHE Ashburton Woollen Manufacturing j Company invitee TENDERS for CARTING MACHINERY from the Railway Station to the Mill. Also, For CARTAGE of GENERAL GOODS and COAL.



Specifications can be seen at the Factory. Separate tenders are required for each service, and must be sent in not later than 10 o’clock on WEDNESDAY MORNING, 30th June. A. BUNTING, 0 I9OJ Secretary.



ASHBURTON HOSPITAL COMMITTEE TENDERS aro invited for the supply of Groceries, Bread, Milk, Meat, Medical Comforts, Fuel Drugs, and for providing Funerals for one year for the Ashburton Hospital. Conditions can be seen at the County Council Offices, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Committee, will bo received up to 11 a.m. on FRIDA Y, 2nd July next, at the County Council Offices. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F MAIN WARING, 6 187 c Clerk.



Public Notices. LOST a PURSE, containing money. Finder will bo rewarded ou return ing same to this office. G 107 MUSIC. — Mb J. 51. Brooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Planes tuned. Terms ob application. Williams Street, Ashburton. If! Messrs henry zander & co. have been appointed Solo Agents for Ashburton for the Albo-Carbon Light. These Generators will save from SO to GO per cent., ana are now on view at the Agents premises. Carbon always on hand, j G 176 j 11AN(Hr.rTA Tu)AD DISTRICT” ■VTOTICE Is given that all Gorae or Broom growing on the pnblio reads must be Cleared from same within throe months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno Bth, 188 G. 6 10G TO LET.



I 'HIE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ ated corner East and Moore street, lately occupied by the undersigned as Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can be given on Ist July. FRIEDLANDER BROS., G Ashburton. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. THE Committee of the Ashburton Rac ing Club invites applications for the office of Secretary. Applications, stating salary required, to bo addressed to Box 49, Ashburton, by July 1. S. SAUNDERS, G 170 Acting Secretary. THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest: — At call, 4A per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, 5A per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, GA per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary. Messrs white, smithson, and 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 case Mr White should be prevented from being pie’ent, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Q rill’s Hotel. SERVANTS WANTED.



SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’a Registry Office A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER. &c , Town Hall, Ashburton. PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER BURY. SMALL GRAZING RUNS I'Oil LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Part VII, Land Act, 1885. Tl'T OTICE is hereby given that the LEASES for a Term of Twenty one Years of the SMALL GRAZING RUNS enumerated will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the LAND OFFICE, CHRISTCHURCH, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30xn, 1886, At 12 o’clock noon.



To Let and For Sale* WATJSKIUN HOTEL TO LET on liberal terms to a good tenant. 6 193 F. FERRIMAN. TO LET—At & low rental, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOOK F OR SALE—Three-horsepower,lnter mediate and chaffoutter. T. BULLOOK KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELI T/tOB SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in r large or tmill quantities. Also, a Iwgequantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6U4



Tho land is well covered with Native Grasses, a great deal of it being limestone country, but it is difticult of access, Sec tions 35151 and 35157 being at present only accessible to stock and horse traffic. The sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, the average altitude not exceeding 1000 ft. On the fall of the hammer the purchaser must pay to the Receiver of Land Revenue six months’ rent, together with a license fee of £1 Is, and hand to the Commissioner for Crown Lands the de claration prescribed by the Act, duly signed before a Justice of the Peace, Plans may be seen, and full particulars as to the terms and conditions of the lease and renewals of the same, may be obtained at the Crown Lands Office, Christchurch. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands, j Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 20th, 188 G. Note. —The Waste Lands Board will probably decide, in accordance with the Solicitor-General's opinion, not to relax under section 204 of tho Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of the holders of Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore not be eligible 1 tobid at the auction. 0 1



Meetings. fjpOWN JJALL, BURTON WOODROFFE’S CELEBRATED GLASS-BLOWING EXHI BITION. I PROFESSOR WOODROFFE, Assisted by the talented lady workers Miss M. Anderson and MU a I Anderson, will illustrate glassblowiog, spinning and work ing in all its beautiful varieties. Two steam engines made entirely from glass will be in operation. MATINEE this afternoon at 230 Every child will teseivea present of glass* Work. Doors open at 730 ; commence at 8. ADMISSION, Is 6 195 j



Auctions- SATURDAY, JULY 3. 28 ACRES 5 PERCHES, Together with Building* thereon, situated at Methvon, FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION MR T. BULLOCK has received instractlona from Mr David Quinn to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, LOTS 134, 135, 136, 137, containing in all 28 Acres 5 Porches, well s toatad in the township of Methven, On this property ia erected a five stalled Stable, Cowshed, Stockyard, 4c , and it is well-walsrbi with one of the County water races. To persona desirous of procuring a small bolding near the township this offers a very favorable opportnn ty. Inspection Invited. Terms of p lyment will be liberal— declared at sale. Sale at 12.45. T, BULLOCK, 193 Auctioneer.



MONDAY, JUNE 28th. Clearing Sale or FARM .STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., AT MAY F I E L D.



MR T. BULLOCK lias received in structions from Mr Bartholomew Martin (in consequence of having sold his farm) to BELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Homestead, Mayfield, Rangitata Road District, on the above date, The whole of hia FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Consisting of 30 BEAD CATTLE, Comprising 7 Dairy Cowa, quiet and good milkers Springing Heifers Two-year-old Steers and young Stock. 2 young Horses, Pigs, Spring Trap (nearly new), Donble-furrow Plough, Stack of oaten straw (cut with twine binder, suitable for chaff), Harness. Quantity of Ryegrass. Sundries, &c. Terms at sale. Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. T. BULLOCK, ®d 165 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, JULY 8. OLE ARmG SALE. or BUfILDING PLANT, SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, POT PLANTS AND FERNS, TIMBER, &c ., Ac.



Mr T. BOLLOCK has received Instructions from Mr Goo. Bt Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) to BELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Burnett street,



ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, The whole of bis superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BUILDING PLANT, Consisting of



I Bay Mare, “ 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-plated Buggy Harness (new) 1 Chaffcutter (nearly new) Horse Feed, &e. FURNITURE,



fitting-room Walnut Suite (in maroon), Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Fender and Fire Irons, Largo Pier Glass, Vases, Pictures, Marble Clock. Curtains •nd Poles Dining room—l rather l ;<i, Har monium, 7 slops, by Cis irini & Co ; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Bookcase and Books, Ha«d painted Vases and Lustres. Pictures, Curtain and Poles, Gaso gene (complete), Coal Scuttles, Wool Mats, 1 Sewing Machine by



Howe 3. Bedrooms —Two Chests Drawers, Hand some Wardrobe, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring Mat tresses, Palliasses, Marble-top Waehstund, Large Looking-glasses, with Marble Stands ; Carpets, Single Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses, Blanketl, Pillows, Bolsters, Bedroom Chairs, Toilet Hats 4. Kitchen —Chairs, Tables, Cocoanut Matting, Couch, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, Ac, &c. 5. Washhouse—Tubs, Table, Large Bath, Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Scales and Weights 6. Conservatory—loo carefully selected Pot Plants (very choice), 1 dozen assorted Ferns, 1 dozen Cactus Plants (bloomed last year). 2 Talking Parrots, 1 pair Canaries and Cages Also, at the same time and place, LOT 11, TOWNSHIP OP TINWALD. 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 new. 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, 189 Auctioneer.



\ K PBLIC TRUST OFFICE 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which o ting their friends to the responsibilities Involved by i 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money fr raenta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which art creating the Trust. 1. The Public Trostee In his corporate capacity country, and never becomes Incapacitated ; thus, by i jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided. 2. All proposed Investments are considered by ■ careful consideration of all securities offered. ' 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible trust* placed In the office. ITS OBJECTS. ITS ADVANTAGES. ITS INCREASING POPUL This will be shorn by the followii CASH 1880 1881 RECEIPTS. £41,813 £68.262 1882 £71,319 JE



the truth of this asscvtion ( thorough inspect on of his New Goods is invited* Note well his prices before purchasing elsewhere, and read carefully the following list - Good Costume Clofhs, reduced from l /zds i Heavy Flax Sheeting, reduced from Superior Costume Cloths, B>£d,reduced fromig Large Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s 6d, reduced Good Homespnn, reduced from II J4d from 6s gd Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from j Heavy Blue Serge, reduced from is 3d is lid CLOTHING. Heavy Grey Blankets, 5s nd per pair, ie- ; Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s 6d, wonderfully duced from 8s 1 id Heavy White Blankets, ?s 6d] per pair, re- i duced from 11s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s 1 id, former price 6s nd Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Erench Merinos, is lid, former price 1 2s Qd Large White Quilts, 3s lid former price 5s 6d I Scotch Fingering Yarn, is lid, former ptice Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, is Bd, grand valu. 2S gd 1 Men's Lambswool Sox, per pair, former Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from > price, is Is 2( j Men s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce Ladies’ Umbrellas, is gd, reduced from 2s mi; from 5s fid Unbleached Swanskin, reduced from is Best quantity Colored Moles, 6s gd, worth cheap Men’s Trousersand vests from 12s 6d, worth 20s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, from 6s lid, former price, ios 6d Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s lid reduced from 12s 6d Men’s Warm Overcoats, 17s fid, marvellously cheap Linen Table Damask, 9%, reduced from is 2d Flax Shirting. 3 'Ad, reduced from fid Good White Flannel, Sj£d, fermer price Ladies’Trimmed Hats, 2s lid, former price 5s fid Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 , former price ios fid Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre 2s 3d, former price, 3s iTd Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Chemises,” former price 2s lid 8s fid Men’s Tweed Hats, is fid, wonderfully cheap Men’s Wh 1. Shiris, 3s fid, former price 5s fid Men'- itegatta Shirts, 3s fid, reduced from 4s nd , iOO l'S. BOOTS. A choice A-sortment of Men’s, Women’s and Chil hen’s Bools at fabulously Low Prices Men’s Heavy Pegged Watertights, 12s nd, worth 1 7s fid Men’s Heavy Shooters, gs d, worth 12s fid THIS IS A GENUINE SALE COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ' ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock :OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALLfNEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s (id, NOW SOLD AT 1» 6d, la lid, 2b 6d, and 3b «»d. ANDREW ORR rp H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPAN CANTERBURY BRANCH. fief a PfiWjft m m 0m iSTARLI?” ED 1859. Capital t 1,000,00 i err or ncpo FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson agent ashburto' 3 ; gTA.TIONBRY, ACCOUNT, AN LETTER BO K £ The Undersigned has a Fair Stook of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkatands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed lu any style and with despatch. s Fancy Goods m 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 possible danger. H. M.~JONBS, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 19 f RMY mm TO MEET THETIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T o a With Good Steel ALRERT for L 3 I War RANTED B. MURRAY, East Street. BROS to announce that he has jnat elved a choice avo>tcsen k of watches and jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, flth gold balance and TI7 heavy oases for L 3 IBs, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent esa irtment of watches and clocks of every dhcripttou, and at prices tc soft all comers. In jet goods and tn every class of gold and stiver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns I and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exa anted with neatnem and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER r MU R RAY EAS PTREET, AS^BUPTON



I Orr and Alcorn, j BAS? STREET, 1 Am bow landing Direct from the Manu facturer* A LARGE AND YARDED STOCK or FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite yoo* Jtr Inspection. 4 692



{A Oars.] R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Imcn-HATELOOK B.TRKBT ooovpled by Us Branaoo).



| ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. NOTICE Is hereby gives that Grey, Cox end Aitken Streets will be CLOSED at their junction with the South East Town Balt for wheel Traffic until further notice. FOOKS AND SON, Borongh Engineers. Borough Engineers' Office, 17th June, 1886,



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERTE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 Sign 20,000 JJAVINTt large orders to fulfil, WE ABE PURCHASERS OP 20,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT For Immediate delivery. Highest ntiei irrn} FRIEDLAHDIK BIOS, Bullock. FOR sale, a large-alsed CHAFF CUTTER, suitable for steam or horn-power. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK. "pIOR SALE—Double Seated American Waggon. G 181 * T. BULLOCK, LIO R SAL B—McCormick’s Tttlce £ Binder. T. BULLOCK.



/TK) PAINTERS—To let at a low no x shop and dwelling house lo Pe Street, now in occupation of Mr Sava -« painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. rO LET — Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of Bast Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T. B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. fl O LET, at a low rental, COTTAGE, I facing Graham's road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Possession after June 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Building Site, near the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Bom, contain* Ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by Instalments. T. BOLLOCK Eon SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight roomed house and etc. 1 am prepared to accept a very low .price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AMD FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANP MANUFACTURERS. TO BTATIONHOLDERS & FARMER* WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Ronnd.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Bash Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition '■BJ COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Haaroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatlpn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection Invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANT & IMPORTERS.



TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is 6d per acre, B.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile from the Hinds Rail way Station. Farmers and others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK. Town Sections FOR SALE. Til, Wakanul road and Wills street TOB, Wills street 689, Havelock street T 45, Peter street T 46, do 822, Ooz street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode etree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 831, Havelock street 1781, Pater street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 639, (pact), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walkot'strea*. 808, Ooz street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and HaveleeK streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Goz street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Csss streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Coz streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street < 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK.



14 4* W. H. COLLINS, Mutual life association of AUSTRALASIA. Established 1669. Head Office for this Island : 168, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors: Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard "Webb, Esq , J.P, William Henry Symes, Esq., M.D. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeit «ble while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Bates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assuranta will be supplied on application to Mr Oarl FRICKHOFFEK, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MB ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent Bv order, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22ud Jun 1886. ® 178



Revised list of properties For Sale end to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weal Town Balt, cen talalng 1 acre, capital rite ior private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakann road, good alte for • house Lots 68. 63, comer of Wakannl road and Town Bell Lot 22, containing 4-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 68, 63, together r : house, Allenton, near the Woolkr Factor; TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed hoose thereon Lota 366,359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith's shop, together w dwelling-house, In Peter street Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street oardl hoose to let at the shore rental i t JOB; )RBALK. t Spring oartr, pew Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drags Thomas Bullock, *BQAPB ABSBUBTOS