The lesson life hub taught ui. it that there are few difficulties which ciunot be overcome, and that the d» r moment Ib nearest the dawn. For thirty-four years I have closely watched the progre.-s of the Australasian Colonies. Theie have been times when it seemed to me that terrible reverses mud. infallibly over take them, and again and again has the weakness - f uxy judgment been rebuked, until I have leatoed to t ank that the logic of facia is in favor of recovery rath than of decline Th > prowih of the .e colonies has h <en so marvellously rapid that the mind is unable to retain the memory of halting periods in the past. As to the future, as d in all humbleness of spirit, I dare to predict that many genera tions will puss away before the colonibi beneath the S.m hem Cross roach the cul minating gr? 'toK- s "f their destiny.

PARLIAMENTARY.

[Per Press A ssociaxion, ] LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Tuesday, May 25, The House met at 2.30 p.m. OTAGO CENTRAL AND MIDLAND RAILWAYS. Mr Buckley, realying to Mr Hart, gave some particulars with regard to the Otago Central and Midland Hallways. BILLS. The Lost Debentures Bill and the Police Force Bill were progressed a stage. HOUSE OF EEPRESENTTIAVES. Tuesday, May 25, The House met at 2.30 p.m. QUESTIONS.

Replying to a question Mr Stout said the Government would introduce a Bill to pro vide for the hours of polling being extended till 7 p.m. Other questions of an unimportant character were answered.

Several new Bills were introduced, and the Alienation of Land Bill was read a second time. ThejHouse rose at 4.30 p.m. EVENING SITTING, The House met at 7.30 p.m. A message was received from the Go vernor, enclosing the estmates for the year. In Committee of supply Sir J. Voge[ made his Financial S'atement, after which the House at once adjourned at 9 15 p.m.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

To The Editor.

Sib,—ln order to put people on their guard, I should be glad if you would kindly in form the public on Sunday that night last some malicious person or persons killed live Angora lop-ear rabbits and four Guinea pigs, kept at the back of my premises, Tanered street. Ashburton. _ ~ W. Mitchell.

FARMERS' MEETING AT CHERTESY.

[FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT ]

A meeting of some importance and signifi cance to the farming community was held at the Chertsey Hotel on Monday evening, for the purpose of establishing a Farmers’ League for the conservation of the vested rights and interests of agriculturists through out the district. There were about twenty farmers present, and Mr W. Straohan occupied the chair. The Chairman in his opening remarks said it would be patent to most of them that farmers for years had been laboring under grievances and draw backs which they had not in most cases brought on themselves, but which were due to removable causes from abroad ; and were they only to combine for mutual protection and co-operation the drawbacks complained cf would soon vanish, if not altogether, to a very great degree. Apathy had prevailed too long, and unless some vigorous and united line of action were mapped out and acted opon with decision and promptitude, farmers would soon have to go to the wall and relin quish their pursuits altogeter. Farmers, for instance, should co-operate to build store sheds for aSording facilities for dressing and grading grain, as it was acknowledged on all hands that, generally speaking, grain was almost as a matter of necessity sent in a very imperfect condition to market. The possession of stores by the farmers them selves would obviate the necessity of any too hurried sale of grain, and would enable them to wait and watch, as it were, the “ ebb and flow” of the market quotations. For these reasons, and many more which he could adduce, he thought it was high time a Farmers’ League should be formed by all con cerned in farming pursuits in the Chertsey district. A conversational discussion of an very animated nature was then engaged in by Messrs Dent, McDonald, Copeland, Alex ander, Wilkinson, and others, and the pros and cons of the whole matter at issue were fairly weighed and discussed. It was then proposed by Mr Dent, and seconded by Mr Quigley— ■“ That a Chertsey Farmers’ League be formed to co-operate with the Ashburton County League, and to be united to any other kindred association throughout the country.” As an amendment, it was proposed by Mr Wilkinson, and seconded by Mr Welsh — “That a branch of the already existing League at Invercargill be formed at Chertsey.” On being put to the meeting the motion was declared carried. Office-bearers of the League were then appointed,—Mr W. Strachan, Chairman and Treasurer, and Mr H Btringfellow Secretary. Circulars were ordered to beprinted and posted to settlers who had been unable to attend the meeting,asking them to join the League. A subscription of 2s 6d each member was levied for initiatory expenses. Ajfce of thanks to the Chairman closed the psßedings.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, May 20. Numbers Of miners and others are leaving lor the Ki mberly goldfields, A meeting of the Committee _of the Geographical Society has been appointed to meet a like Committee of the Royal Society, to ascertain if funds can be_ collected, for the prosecution of exploration in New Guinea. The Wesleyan Jubilee Fund amounts to £21,250. The principal objects of the fund will be devoted to the maintenance os Colleges affiliated to the University, and the liquidat ion of debt. Sydney, May 20. The ad volcrum duties are being strongly opposed in the Assembly. Last night Sir Henry Parkes vigorously denounced _ the Government policy, and Eharged Ministers with being trators to their profiessions before their constituents, and _ almost threatened a stoppage of supply, in order to compel a dissolution, and an appeal to the country on the fiscal proposals. Sir John Robertson also strongly denounced the value duties , , The Divorce Extension Bill has passed the Council. . Several steamers are leaving with pas sengers for the Kimberley goldfields, Drs. Perry and Marsden, and Bishop Mooreimuse. have been appointed to choose a Bishop for the vacant see of Bathurst. The Lithgow Relief Fund Committee, to date, has about £630.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

[per press association.]

Auckland, May 25,

While George Smith, a miner, was shoring the roof in the Huntley coal mine a ton and a half of coal fell on him, breaking his left leg and injuring his spine. At the anniversary of the Band of Hope Union in Choral Hall 1200 were present, Hundreds were refused admission. Mr Noble delivered an address. . . The old man who died through injury at the late fire has been identified through a photograph taken of the remains as a waif pamod John Bushnell, who usually slept

At the inpuest on 'he body of the man found in the harbor, it was recognised by officers belonging to the ship Lyttelton ns that of John Canu, who came out in the vessel from London, and had shipped in the Lady Jocelyn. A r a m r -<!iing of the policy-holders in the A. M. I’. Society it was resolved to protest against (he opening of a branch of the Society in London.

TINWALD SALEYARDS.

j Tuesday. About 3000 sheep and moderate emry of cattle yarded. Good attendance of buyers and fair demand for young sheep. Fat crossbred ewes, 4s 8d to Os Od; fat mixed two-tooth, Os 8d; forward two-tooth wethers, Os Od to Os lid; crossbred lambs, 2s 7d, 3s Od, 4s 7d ; cull merino ewes, la 3d ; forward, merino wethers. Is Od. Cattle sale quiet. Fat heifers, £4 15s to £5 oa; forward steers. £5 10s ; medium springers, £5 2s 6d and j £5 ss.

BLASTING ACCIDENT.

Dunedin, May 26, Mrs Irwin died last night.

FAT AL ACCIDENT

Wellington, May 25

H. D. Young, accidentally allot at Day’s Bay on Sunday while revolver practising, died late last night

THE HOME RULE QUESTION.

A; ckland, May 25. A crowded meeting held last night at Jame’s Hall. Mr G. M, Reid presiding, passed a resolution expressing loyalty to Her Majesty Queen Victoria and admira tion of Mr Gladstone effort's to provide Home Rule for Ireland The resolution were called to Mr Gladstone to-day.

THE DROUGHT.

Breaking Up.

(reuter —copyright.)

Sydney, May 25.

The drought is showing signs of breaking. Good rains are being re ported from various parts ot the colony.

AQUATIC.

Sculling Match.

(REUTER—COPY WHIG UT

London, May 24

The sculling match between Perkins and Matterson to-day resulted in a win for Perkins by three lengths.

CRICKET.

Match Postponed

[Reuter’s teleg rams—cotyright]

London, May 24

The cricket match Australians v M. C.C. at which was to have been com menced at Lord’s to-day was prevented by continuous rain. \

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

England’s Decision.

(REUTER'S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT, ) London, May 24. The decision of England with regard to the New Hebrides has not been officially notified to France.

GREECE AND TURKEY.

[REUTER —COPYRIGHT. London, May 24

The Greeks declare that while parley ing was being carried on, the Turks attacked them, and the fighting was very severe. An attempt to take Merina Pass was repulsed. The Porte and M. Tricoupis directed a cessation of hos tilities, pending enquiries being made. M. Tricoupis complained to tne Powers ot the action of Turkey, and declared that the blockading ot the was hampering and iniquitous. \ The Turks assert that the Greeks ' were the aggressors.

AQUATICS.

[Reuter's telegrams —copyright] London, May 24

“Pegasus,” of the “News of the World,” is promoting a sculling match, for the championship of the world, to take place between Beach, Hanlan, Ross and Teenier, in September next, the first prize to be Liooo, the second, L3OO.

ANGLO-SPANISH TREATY.

Terms of the Convention

[Reuter’s tblegrams —copyright]

Lond 'N. May 25,

The commercial convention recently concluded between Spain aud England contains a provision permitting the British colonies to withdrawn from the convention within a year if so desired.

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

Disbanding of Greek Troops.

[Reuter's TELEGRAMS—COX'YRIOHV] Athens, May 25

A Royal decree has been promul gated, disbanding 50,000 Greek troops.

MARRIAGE WITH A DECEASED WIFE'S SISTER.

Rejection of the Bill.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS— UOPy RIGHT.] London, May 25.

The Marriage with a Deceased Wife’s Sister Bill came on tor discussion in the Lords last night, when a division was taken and the measure was rejected by a majority of twenty-two.

THE AHHBDKTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 26, 1886.



it notions. Valuable Paintiugs Messrs zoned and maoplibr SON have received inßUiiciouß from F. Bronke-Smith, A S A , to anil by public auction on Saturday next, at the (Jen*nil Rooms, a valuable c llcction of OIL AND WATER COLOR DRAWINGS. Sale at 2 p m. i 5 7 ZOIJCH AND MACPHEBSON.



SATURDAY, MAY 29. | SPECIAL ENTRY. W H EE LW RIG 11T I E AVING DISTRICT. J SPRING TRAP 2 DRAYS, tirat-olass order miMBEH, Shafts all kinds, ironware, Paints, Oils and Sundries. ALFRED HARRISON, 5 8 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SAL E. have received instructions from the ho;u rs of the Bill of Sale to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON MONDAY, ai.vr MAY, 1886, On the Farm of Mr F. Cass, Wakanui, HOUSES, draught and otherwise 12 DRAYB, PLOUGHS, HARROWS R Q REAPERS AND BINDERS, CHAFF CUTTER OLLEHS, SPRING CART, empty SACKS UANTITY of HARNESS di Sundries BHORSE-PGWF.R Clayton and Shuttle worth ENGINE COMBINE AND ELEVATOR, in good working order. Also, at same time and place, HORSES, Draught and otherwise DRAYS, quantity of Harness HOWARD Oft STRING BINDER PIPRING CART, PLOUGHS, HARROWS s HEAD CATTLE, PIGS ROLLER, CHAFF CUTTER And a large quantity of Sundries. 250 450 550 300 Also at same time and place, YOUNG MERINO EWES, in good condition FIRST-CROSS L&.MBS, a good lot FIRST-CROSS LAMBS, TWO-TOOTH CROSSBREDS,



Sale at, 1 2 o’clock. Luncheon provided. No reserve. MATSON, COX ft CO. Tenders. SOUTH UAtAIA ROAD DiSTRIC I’. fpENDERS are invited from persons JL witling t« do the CLERICAL and OVERSEEING NVUttK of the South Kakaia Road Boarct for ONE TEAR. j Schedule of duties to bo seen at the cilice of the Board, or at the ((lice of Mr | Tucker, South Kakaia. Tenders to be endorsed “ Tender for Clerk and Over seer,” and addiessed to tho Chairman of the Board, not later than the 2nd of JUNE, 1880. By order. 5 3 A. MAKEIG, Clerk to tho Board. ASHBURTON COUNT if COUNCIL UPPER RANGITATA ROAD BRIDGE. rpENDBRS are invited for Re-decking JL about 400 lineal feet of this Bridge. Specification to be seen at County Council Office, Ashburton, and Geraldine County Council Office Tinmrn; and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman, to bo sent in not later that 11 o’clock a.m. FRIDAY, 4th June, iß'6. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD, r |LENDERS are invited by the Board of A Governors of the Ashburton High School for the lease of Reserve No, 1120, containing 136 acres, more or less. The Reserve is divided into four blocks, and will be let for a period of 14 years. Tenders for the whole or for separate blocks will be received at tho Ashburton County Council office, where conditions •of lease may be seen, up to 4 p. m. of TUESDAY, June 22uu proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary.



TIN WALD TOWN DISTRICT. TENDERS are invited for the follow ing works, viz:— contract No 2 —forming and metalling about 12 chains of 1 hompson street and improving two fords. j Contract No 2—Forming part of Carter a terrace and Grove street, about HO chains, with concrete bridge and approaches. , Contract No 4 —Forming part of Wilkin street and Johnston street, about 46 chains. Separate tenders are required for No No J and No 4 may be tendered for separately or as ono contract. Plans and specifications on and after Tuesday next at the Surveyors Office, Ashburton, and Mr Reids store, 'linwaid, where tenders will bo received up till 5 p.m. on Friday next. J. C. BELL, Surveyor Tinwald Town Board. Tlnwnld, May 24, 1886. To Let and For Sale. m O LE T, —Four and Five-roomed I Route in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JONES. FOR SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres adjoining township* Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in | stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms] eaß y.—Apply to Edw.ho G. Weight, j Windermers. 4 63 have for sale cheap WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIRE- Nos. 8 and 9, >t less than \ LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to Lsf a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, QOS & 00,



We know Hop Bitters are above and beyod all as a nutritious tonic and curative. Gen uine made by American Co. Read thorought For sinking spells, fits, dizziness, palpitation and low spirits, rely on Hop Bitters. Genuine made by American Co. Notice When the brain is wearied, the nerves un trung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bitters made by the American Co. Read Sour stomach, bad breath, indigestion and headache easily cured by Hop Bitter. Tak,e none but American . . Kidney and urinary troubles are universal, and the only safe and cure is American Hop Bitters —rely on it. Read Inaction of the kidneys and urinary organs causes the worst of diseases which American Co.’s Hop Bitters cures. Read Beware ot packages of injurious stuff pur porting to make genuine Hop Bitters; also preparations and fluids said to contain all the properties of American Hop Bitters, They spring up on account of the great popularity of the genuine, which is only put up in large square g panel amber-colored botfles wi h the names “ Dr. Sonle,” and “ Hop Bitters blown in the glass, and is the best family medicine ever made. Bead , Tbcth and Soberness.— What is the best family medicine in the World to regulate the bowels, purify the blood, remove costivenes and biliousness, and digestion, and stimulat the whole system? Truth and soberness compel us to answer, American [Co s Hop beipg puw, geifept ana banwwwwi



Meetings. ASHBURTON RACING CLDB. a SPECIAL Meeting of the members of the A' lo urton Racing t\ub will bo held at the Club’s Hoorn, on SA 1 UR DAY, May 2‘J, at 8 p.m , for the pur ; ose of discussing the now rules of racing adopted by the Metropolitan Oluba. S.vMUEL SAUND ••KS, ''■fcrotary,



O W N M. a L L. WEDNESDAY EVENING, MiY 26, \ 88l>. Reappearance of Professor A, .15, and Mrs Kico, in their grand Hyporiun per formance. Mind reading, music and magic, science and fun. Ask your friends about this unrivalled entertainment. Prices as usual. Charts issued at Commercial Hotel dur ing Tuesday and Wednesday. Price one guinea.



HAKATERE TOWN DISTRICT. FIRST ELECTION OF COMMIS SIGNERS. following Nominations have been received : GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS BENJAMIN CARTER JOHN OALDICOTT PETER FAUCEIT BARTHOLOMEW HUGHES FRANCIS THOMAS MAYO WILLI AM WTNSBURY WHITE A POLL for the election of live of the above will be held ou SATURDAY, May 29th, at the HampsteadSchoolhouso,;com mencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. OHAS. G. FOOKS, Returning Otiksr. Public Notices MR F. G. THOMAS, SU 11 O EON-DENTIST, Will VISIT ASHBURTON WEDNESDAY, 20th INSTANT, And may be consulted at Quill’s Hotel. MEoSRH WHITE, SMITHSON, and RAYMOND, of Timaru, Solicitors, notify that Tueir Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after tbe arrival of the South Express on Mondays and Thursjdays In case Mr White should be prevented from bring present, one of the firm will attfenl. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Quill’s Hotel. TUNING. UR Mr H. Thompson, who has just returned from Kuropjo, holding cer tificates from Messrs John lirinsmead and Sons, London, aud Messrs debt lifer Knako Minister F. W., Prussia, Is now in Ashburton. Clients will be waited upon. Orders for tuning and repairing promptly executed. MILNER AND THOMPSON. ON 5 2 H, M. JONES, Agent, ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



SERV -\rs'TS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK mid one GENERAL SERVANT for tbo country. Apply to Mrs Randall's Registry Office. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c,, Town Hall, Ashburton. J. Meecb HAVING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Is following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of ALL GOODS AT AUCTION prices The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE I AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE during the next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forgot it ! Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALK:. Splendid Hoarse Mourning Coa r Plumes Velvet Balls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. 0 1 E A P ! In the meantime, FUNERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST & , A • ( ’RED STREETS. |j» 110 BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, j again I come before you ; and while it’s j true there’s little now, > hope I shall not , boro you. Again, this time, I enmo in i rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all ; may discern, and mark, and learn they 1 should be up and doing. That is they 1 should, for their own goed (and mine, I , won’t deny it), deal at toy store, I’ll say ■ no more, Just take the hint and try It. My general store holds goods galore, i in wonderful variety, such value, those are sure to please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co, are still supplying to all who please their blended teas —they’re grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satifaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the vary lowest possible prices. a Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MOATE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and Ohlna. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street Ahsbdkton,



NOTION is hereby given that on TUESDAY, lha 25th flay of May, 1886, summonses in the [Resident Magis trate’s Court, Ashburton, for overdue rates, were posted on a conspicuous j art of the undermentioned Ashburton town sections, against the pndormentioned owners of property, who have ceased to reside in Ashburton, and have no known agent. Defendant. Ashburton town section. John Dunn ... 790 .. John Ua'pino 819 John Bryson ... 946 Thomas Bk’Ueu 688 Dated this 26th d-.y of Mav. 1886 CHARLES BRADDELL, 5 4 Town Clerk. NEW’ZEALAND KAIL WAYS. Amount due. £3 16s Od. £2 18s Od. £2 10s Od. £1 16s Od. GERALDINE RACE- AT ORVIU. MAY 27xu * £Bin. SATURDAY RETURN 'TICKETS to Otari will be issued on the 26th, 27th, and 28th May from Christchurch, Ashburton, and intermediate stations, and on 27th and 28th from Timaru and stations between Timaru and Ashburton, all available for return up to and includ ing 81st May. By order.



EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY, i;UE following Nominations have,been roceiv.d: C. U. UOWDIKG H. P. GODFREY \V. NORRISH J McKEAGE A Poll frr the election of TWO of the above will be held on MONDAY', May 31st, at the Road Board Office, Longlands, commencing at 9 a,m. and closing at (> p.m, A. A. FOOKS, Substitute Returning Officer. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that PETER and WILLS STREET EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, aitek dark, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1880. 4631



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, AS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flosaetto, lace, braids, transfer patterns, now designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street, Great Clearing Sale on account of Stock Taking. In order to reduce our Stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Brush ware, etc., to facilitate Stock Taking, we are now offering Greater Bargains in the above lines than any house in Town — for Cash : Candles—per box, at sd, BJd, and 6d per lb. Kerosene— from 7s fid to 10a fid, English Pickles— Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—la 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from !a fid per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s fid ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. BAYLIS AND CO., Gtoolers East Street,



Ashburton and tinwald' SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Salcyatds Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OK SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. NOTICE. accounts owing to Dr Ross IF NOT PAID BY THE 31ht INST. WILL BE SUED FOR WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. ME JOHN" OUETIS WILL ATTEND AT DR ROSS’S RESI DENCE ON TUESDAY & SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. ASHBURTON, MAY~ImB36.



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rP’jHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Inflnensa, and X all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price —Is fid and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch, N.B. —Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It, 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP -4 FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is cow A universally admitted to be the beat over introduced. Its groat superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolute harmlessnees to those concerned in Its nse. Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it. leaves sot*, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk —its natural nourish ment —or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are nsi d. It is entirely without the ruinous effect’ invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It is not only non-poisonou», but may be used internally for worm in the throat in lambs ; it wil also effectually cute foot-rot, and AS A SPECIFIC FOR SCAB IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO FaIL. To those who dip in full fleece, this fluid will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting chare sheep will not catch cold, though dipped In the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OK SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 A S II B U R T O N.



CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. McRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Beat Brands of Wine’s | Spirits and Beers. { Good Stabling —Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886, MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gkntl&Mkn, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred »nd fifty-seven pounds), has boon accepted. We forward you draft at sight for amount, less your de posit of 10 poi- cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for Die Consignors in London P.S.—The Goods will be shipped to moirow without fail. It will bo seen from the above that we are the successful tenderers for a Stock value £2 757. The Goods were shipped to the order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The New Zealand agents of thoConsitmors in London were empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and offer the name by tender, and our offer, as stated above, has been accepted at a large discount. The Stock, which of course is all fresh and new, consists of Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Sheetings, a Splendid lot of Dross Goods Clothing from the Beat Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi aery, Gloves, Ac., &«. Heavy Dress Tweeds, 71d per yard Heavy Homespuns, in all shades, 7£d Black Cashmeres, la, full width Fine Cashmeres, In all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot in all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, s|d Aielton Cloth, Is double width English Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, DJd Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10£d Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2a 9d per dozen 80in White Sheetings, UHd 80in White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4a 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid



CLOTHING. Man’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boys’ Knicker Quits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4a 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well out, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, best goods, 14a Boys’ Overcoats, 5a Men's Tweed Ulsters, 16a 6d Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7a 6d Men’s Dux Collars, Id box MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments. In all these Deportments Great Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2a lid Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4a 6d Ladles’ i'weod Skirts, braided, 3a 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, li each Tapestry Carpets, la 61 Felt Carpets, yards wide, la lid China Mattings, white and coloured, 1 yard wide, Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, bid Best Linoleum, 6s lOd, full 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It la almost unnecessary to mention, as it is well known our prices are below any other house in town ; that problem was solved by ua three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAYES - & CO. READY-MON EY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL FRO* YAD ARCADE.



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 S a o k i 20,000 "Pl* AVINQ large orders to fulfil, WE ABB PURCHASERS OF 20,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For Immediate delivery. Highest price gives. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ol New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



Thos. Bullock. I AM authorised to Sell Town Section 447, Burnett street, with Cottage there in, being two sections from the old ilorough Council Chambers, for the sum of Ll6O ; L 125 can remain on Mortgage, at 8 per cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. rO LET —Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—4-Roomed House at Tinwaid Genially situated Apply to T. BULLOCK. J7IOR SALE, a large-sized CHAFF _ CUTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—4 Roomed House . facing Moore Road, not far from the Pres byterian Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK. 171 O R SAL S—McCormick’s Twine " Binder. T. BULLOCK. SALE 2 Sections at Methven. ________ T. BULLOCK. TO L H.T— Five-roomed House,centerally situated in Barnett street, opposite the Mail office.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR "ALE—Building Site, near the Wolien Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T BULLOCK. EOR SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed bouse and etc- I am prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from tho Manu fo^fiirorß A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK or FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite your pS' Inspection. 4 592 rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all Ita varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at thelsame pricejaa ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense, It gives ua much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suita ... .4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, eto, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exa outed for CASH ONLY, Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.



Town Sections EOR SALK. 711, Wakanni road and Willa street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode street 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 59 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 3 4 do 625, Peter street 485, corner William and Havelock streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Buildings 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with bolldlnga 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, Weat|street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, comer Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox 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, oto, apply to T BULLOCK-



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANP MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS' WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Lino of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Beat Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which par Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! i We are now landing ex Hanroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, 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., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, 6il



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, ete. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, cod talcing 1 acre, capital site lor a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanol road, good site for a house Lots 62, 63, corner of Wakanol road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with boose, Allentoo, near the Woollen Factor; TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 366, 369, 360 - TO LET rJlaoksmlth’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street thcp and boarding-house In Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street L2s 6d per week—commodious oardtnn house to let at the above rental M.' OELLANEOUS; FOR SALE. Spring carts, new Ploughs, barrows Seood-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, A ■ROAD'S, ASHRTTRTO'NT Parcels Express. IkTEW Z-EALAND EXPRESS JM COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address io Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel. ,or one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a haR under the railway tariff if received In time for goods despatch. Receiving offices —Christchurch ; Bed ford Row, Dunedin : 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on applioa ion to F. MoFARLANB, Aegni New Zealand Express Ocmp Asbtort9o»