WAKANUI ROAD BOARD.

The following is the Chairman’s state ment, read at the annual meeting of ratepayers at the Wakanni Road Board District on Saturday In laying before youpur balance sheet for the year ending March 31st, it is needless for one to make any comment on the expenditure, as the system we now work under is a sure safeguard against extravagance. The Board, having in view the large amount expended annually in maintenance and the difficulty experienced of getting work of this nature satisfac torily performed, went carefully into the matter of purchasing plant, and having a man of their own to do this and other email works in the district, which was accordingly done, and I am glad to say that the action of the Board has been fully justified in not only having the work done more thoroughly but more economically, for after writing off 20 per cent, for depreciation of plant, a saving as compared with last year has been made of £32 16s 2d, and in this manner including depreciation of plants the work costs ns as near as possible 20s per dry. The Wairarapa County Council brought before your Board a proposed system of Local Government finance, but as it was considered unsuitable, especially for this Island, the Board rejected it. The Board desire to bring before you the question of the small birds nuisance. This Board expended a large sum last year on this account, but though a large quantity of-eggs and birds were destroyed, j it is doubtful if much benefit will result, as other local bodies seem very apathetic in thP matter, and unless it is taken up generally it ia of little use ; it is the Board’! opinion that energetic measures should be taken throughout the country in exterminating what at present bids fair to be one of the greatest tronbl s to the farmer. In conclusion, the Board trust that what they have done will meet with your approval, and hope when they meet JOu again next year the cloud o f depres sion that now bangs over colony will have been cleared awav, and with the advent of such important works as the West Coast Bail way and others a new era of prosperity will dawn oa those who by thrift a”.d energy have deserved it.

THE MOUNT SOMERS RAILWAY.

The following petition is in circulation in the AllOrf Forest district, and a copy lies at Messrs Friedlander Bros.’ office, Ashburton for signatures;— To the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, , Wellington. Sib, —We, the undersigned owners and occupiers of agricultural and bush land in Alford Forest district, settlers in Ashburton county, and others interested in the Ashburton branch railway, respectfully request that you will take steps to give effect to a resolution passed by the Ashburton County Council on 3rd July, 1885, which was as follows; —“ That in the opinion of this Council it is expedient that a sum of money be placed on the Estimates sufficient to extend the Mount Somers railway to Springburn.” Your peti tioners wish to point out that this extension would bring .the railway into the Alford Forest district, which has always been re garded by the original promoters and the community generally as the natural terminus of the line. The recommendations of C. Napier Bell, Esq., M.S.C.E., the Royal Com missioner who reported on this subject, were a lan go emphatic as to leave no doubt of the propriety of extending the railway across Bowyer’s creek to the vicinity of Springburn, in the Alford Forest district, with the least possible delay. The distance would be about four miles, measuring from the tramway reserve at Mount Somers to the tramway reserve at Springburn, and the work would bo light and inexpensive. As a means of developing this important district, and adding to the prosperity of this part of the colony, we would earnestly request that you give this matter your most favorable consideration.

UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD.

A meeting o! the Upper Ashburton Board Board was held yesterday, in the Board’s office, Tinwald. Present —Messrs McLean, Stitt, and Sargent. The Returning Officer’s report was read, and the result of the elec tion for members of the Board was announced to be as follows :—For Lagmhor Ward, Mr D. McLean; Westerfield Ward, MrC.J. Har per; Forks Ward, Mr Isaac Sargent; Winch more Ward, Mr M.Stitt; Hakatere Ward, Mr Joseph F. Foster. Accounts were passed for payments, and the Board adjourned. ANNUAL MEETING OF RATE PAYERS. The annual meeting of ratepayers In the Upper Ashburton Boad District was held at the Bond Board’s office, Tinwald, yesterday at noon, when eight ratepayers and the ■ members of the Board were present. The report and balance sheet, as audited, were then read and it was unanimously resolved, on the proposal of Mr W. Silcock, seconded pb Mr W. Southerland, that the report and balance sheet be received and adopted. After complimentary votes had been recorded to the retiring members the meeting separated. MEETING OF THE NEW BOARD. Immediately after the annual meeting, the new Board held its first meeting. Present— Messrs McLean, Sargent, Stitt and Foster. The Clerk occupied the chair. It was proposed by Mr McLean that Mr Stitt act as Chairman for the ensuing year. Seconded by Mr Sargent. Mr Stitt said he was of opinion that the distance he lived away from the office would be a serious in convenience, and he begged to* decline the proffered honor, and also to propose that Mr D. McLean act as Chairman for the year. Mr Foster seconded the proposal, which was carried- Mr McLean then took the chair. The Clerk reported that the Auditor had examined the books, and commented upon the expenditure of the funds for birds eggs, The remainder of the report was unim portant. The tenders for various advertised works were accepted as follows:—Russell's road, Robert Ennis; 5 acre block road, Oiffin and Sennet; road to Mitcham, Tbos. Black bam; fords on Great South Boad, T. Black burn. The Clerk was directed, to begn to sue ratepayers whose rates weri not yetiaid. Works of an unimportant nature were or dered to be inspected so that tenders might be called by next Board day. It was decided to bold the monthly meet ings of the Board on the last Monday in each month. All advertisements, &c. to b: given alternately to each local paper. The Board adjourned to 11 a.m. on Monday Kay 31.

Colonial Exhibition.

Success Assured ?BaOT«K’s T CLIO a A MS- (IOPVKIoH ' (Received May 4, 12 30 p.m.) London, May 3 A meeting of the Royal Commission of the Colonial and Indian Exhibition was held to-day, the Prince of Wales, Chairman of the Commission, presid ing. His Royal Highness, in the course of bis speech, referred to the cordial response made by the colonies to the applications of the Commission, and stated that the Executive Com missioners would be required to convey an expression of thanks to their respective Governments. The guaran tee for the Exhibits® has already reached the sum of L. 210,000. A committee has been formed, under thr chairmanship of the Duke of Abercorn for the purpose of extending at hospitable reception „to visitors fron the polonies and a fund is bein] subscribed for that end.

The Irish Question.

The Midlothian Manifesto: J (REHTER's telegrams—copyright ) (Reosived May 4, 1 15 p.m.) t London, May 3. i Mr Gladstone Has issued a manifesto l to his constituents in Midlothian, ’ which imforms them that he has re : ceived conclusive evidence of sympathy with his Irish policy from America and the colonies. He criticised the dis cordant views held by those politicians who seceded from the Liberal ranks, and urges the concession of Irish demands while England is yet free and strong instead of yielding hereafter from motives of terror. Mr Gladstone concludes by affirming that it is urgently necessary the House of Commons should decide whether Ire land shall have the management of her own affairs.

Greece.

Dissatisfaction of Powers. (eedtkr’s telegrams—copyright ) London, May 3 The European Powers are dissatisfied with the reply given by Greece to their united memorandum, and re quire a more precise promise as to the date of the completion of disarma ment.

Monetary.

Converted Stock. [redter’s telegrams—copyright] London, May 3. The amount of New Zealand stock ( brought under the conversion provisions ( exceeds four millions, i i i

TELEGRAMS.

frKU 4KBOOIAIION. i Political. Blenheim, To day. Mr Dodson, M,d K., addressed his constituents last night, and received an unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY j, 1886.



Wells “ Rough on Cons.” —Ask for Wells’ Rough on Corns,” Quicks relieo complete, permanent cure. Corns, warts, bunions, Tbe N.Z. Drug Campany General Agents. Road Board Notices. Mount huit road board DISTRICT. I hereby declare that the following candidates have been nominated as mem bers for the Mount Hutt Road Board : Alington, George Hildebrand Oamebon, Duncan (Springfield) Holmes, John Hibbs, Jonathan Jackson, Julian McMillan, William And 1 further declare that the Election to elect Five of the above named candi dates to form the Mount Hutt Road Board will taka place on SATURDAY, Bth day of May, 1886, at the Board office, Methven, and Barr Hilt school room, between tbe hours of 0 a. m. and 6 p.nv, as provided in Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876. F. MAIN WARING, Returning Officer. Ashbnrton, April 29. 1886. 4 646 UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD B 'ARD. BALANCE SHEET.



RECEIPTS. C. JEPHSON, Clerk. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. GENERAL ELECTION. . No 2 Ward. Re 8U r T OF JAMES BROWN ... GEORGE COLE ... THOMAS WALSH 1 therefore declare Messrs J. BliOwN and Q. Cole Elected Members of the Wakanui Road Board, C. C. FOOKS, Returning Officer. May 8, 1886. POLL— Votes ... 60 ■_>2 ... 19 RAN6ITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION.



For dose confinement, want of air, sedentai habits and brain and nerve tire, trust in Ho fitters (American Co.’s). Read



THE following is the RESULT OF THE 1 POLL STRACHEY, CLAUDE MAIN WARING 51 BURGESS, GEORGE 49 . HARPER, CHARLES JOHN ... ... 44 DOYLE, JOHN 43 PETER, WILLIAM SPENCE 41 WRIGHT, EDWARD GEORGE 35 MORROW, DAVID 34 COSKERIE, JAMBS 24 I therefore declare Claude Mainwaring Straohey, George Burgess, Charles John Harper. John Doyle and William Spenob Peter duly Elected as Members of the Rangitata Road Board. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Lismore,Monday, Mayo, 1880. ANAMA KOAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION.



THE following persons have been duly Nominated as Members of the Anama Ro a d Board, viz. ; GALE, CHARLES HARPER, CHARLES JOHN PETER, WILLIAM SPENCE WALKER, WILLIAM CAMPBELL WRIGHT, EDWARD GEORGE And the number of Members being Five I hereby declare the above named persons duly Elected as Members of the said Board, J. 0. BELL, Returning Officer. Mayfield, April SO, 1886,



Auctions. LOT 7, containing £ acre, opposite the Woollen Factory. As this Section was not Sold by Auction, on Saturday, offers will be received for it up to Saturday next, May Bth. _ T. BOLLOCK, SATURDAY, MAYS. RETRIEVER DOG. MR r. BULLOOK is instructed to Sell by Public Auction, at the I Arcade, on the above date, a Handsome Retriever Dog, about 15 months old, and very fashionably bred. T, BULLOCK, 6 670 Auctioneer. Public Notice’ STORAGE at Tinwald at lowest current Rates, apply, 4 653 FRIKDLANDER BROS.



LOST —April 26, a Sheep Dog—black and Tan. Answers to the name of Rough. No. of collar 1613.—T. M. Jones, near Ashburton Kaleyards. 5 655 A U T I O N. Persons in pursuit of Game or other wise TRESPASSING on the Fairfield Estate will be PROSECUTED. WANTED TO PURCHASE— -I.OCO SACKS of seconds of Wheat. Persons trespassing on my farm, being R S.’s Nos 16830. 16960, 21692, and part of 18582, near Waterloo in pursuit of gams, or making a thoroughfare through the same, will be prosecuted. 4 563 J. T FORD Apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS. 2 284 O T I C E. 5 675 e n vt c



■VrOTIO; “E .a I-! ’i, ioa . ij iX A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, PETER KELLER, of Winslow, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting (to be hnlden at Ash barton on the 4th day of June. 1886), apply fir a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License fo ■ a home situated at Winslow, and known as the “ Railway Hotel,” containing 21 rooms, exclusive of these required for the use of the family. PETER KELLER. Paled this 4ih day of May, 1886. ~VrOIIOK OF APPLICATION EOR JLX A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE I, THOMAS TOPPIN, of Ashburton, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at -.he next Licensing Meeting (to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 2nd day of June, 188*1), apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Moore street, Ashburton, and known as the “Royal Hotel,” containing 20 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. THOMAS TOPPIN Date 4 this 4th day of Mnv, >SB6 5 673 A SHBUR TON PE KM AN E -T Ok BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY.



Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society’s offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m , and from 6 to 7.30 p.m., THIS EVENING. Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. J WARD, Directing Manager. Tenderr. BOROUGH COUNCIL Tenders are invited for constructin (Labor only) BRICK SUMPS on South East Belt. Particulars may be si ei ag our office, Moore street, where tenders will be received up to 12, noon, on TUESDAY, 4th May, 1886 FOOKS & SON, 4 636 Borough Engineers. yOUTH ROAD DISTRICT. TENDERS will be received up to nom on Thursday, the 6th day of May next, for RE FORMING FIVE MILES OF KYLE RO D, commencing at the Great South Road and extending to north corner of R S 28050,



Wakanui Road Board. WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. BALANCE SHEET FOR YEAR KND ING MARCH 31st MARCH, 1886. No 1 WARD. RECEIPTS. April 1, 1885, to March 31, 1886. ~ Balance.... 39 9 5 322 6 8 EXPENDITURE. April 1, 1885. By balance .. ~ Smith’s road .. ~ Hampstead roads „ Trevoiton roads „ Netherby roads ~ Jones’ road ~ Elections .. ~ Salary .. ~ Advertising, print ing, stationery, repairs to offices, stables, &0., ~ Bird nuisance .. ~ Interest 125 10 8 61 18 3 6 8 0 1 13 8 30 17 H 0 16 0 3 10 0 29 12 6 19 5 11 43 18 3 8 15 6



196 16 0



£l9O 19 4



can be seen at the Road B< ard office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be addressed to the Ohair man of the Board, and endorsed “ Tenders for re-forming Kyle Road." A. MAKEIG, 5 669 Clerk to the Board. COUNTY COuNCIL. Tenders are invited for 1, Formation and Gravelling Ashburton Gorge Road 2. miles Water Race, Shepherd's Bush District Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council office, aid tenders addressed to the Chairmen to be sent in not later than 11 o’cKck a rn. on FRIDAY, 7th May, 1886. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 5 665 C..t ntv K-"jmw OUNT HU IT KOAD B -ARD DISTRICT. Tenders are invited for the formation of about Two miles of Chertsay Road, and One mile of Ullyatt’a Road. Spe eifications can be aeen at Road Board Office, Methven, where tenders will b recsived until NOON on FRIDAY, May 14th. JULIAN JACKSON. 5 666 Chairman. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONSER.ISTOOKIAND 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 For Sale—Doable Farrow Plough by Ried and Gray, neatly new. For Sale—Light Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very i cheap , _ i For Sals—Cheese Press, hv J. and T. 4 Yonng For Sale— Merry-go-round; a heap of money to be made at Races, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms i cheap. ALFRED ~HA ERISONi



NO. B WARD. RECEIPTS. £ s, d. To rates .. .. 221 18 7 „ Rents, ito. .. 10 0 3 ~ Subsidy .. 69 13 6 ~ Council, bird nuis ance .. .. 30 7 3 „ Turner .. .. 710 0 ~ Longbeach Board 16 3 0 ~ Balance .. £ s. d. 361 12 7 10 5 5 £371 18 0 EXPENDITURE. ~ Advertising, print ing and stationery 12 13 -1 ~ Insurance, rates, repairs to offices and stables, Ac. .. 25 12 11 ~ Bird nuisance .. 73 1 3 „ Interest .. .. ' 8 15 6 f I I have audited this account, and tind correct. JOHN OLLIVIEE, 'roviuoial District Auditor. April 6, 188$ it



A&hburion County Council. The Treasurer directs Be publication of the Balance Sheets of the Ashburton County Comic 1 tor the six months and year ending 31st March, 1886, also the Assets and Li bilitiea of the outicil for the year coumn nciog April 1, 1886, By Order V. M \IN VVAKIN' J, Cierk. A* hi art-- n. M 3, 1880. BaL\i'o''-‘- ME i’ <'F the Ashbuuton t UU'Ti Cnr-MtlL FOK THE SIX MONTHS kniiino M -WiOH 31st, 1886 Receipts October 1. ]BBS £ s, d. Balance U 11. 361 5 2



£lOO3l 10 10



I have audited this account, and have compared the items with the vouchers, and find it correct. J. OLLIVER, Provincial District Audi o". April 6th, 1886 Balance Sheet of t e County Council FOlt TUB YEAU ENDING MaKCTI 31, 1886, KKOEIPTS. Dog collars Geraldine County Council ... Slaughter house licenses Ratos ... Ashburton Pound ... Lithograph maps Water charges Bridges Rent reserves... ... ... Licenses, wholesale ... Treasury subsidies ... Ford’s creek ... Ashburton Borough, end. race Maintenance, water supply... £ s d 554 0 6 10 15 5 19 0 0 576 3 4 51 6 3 7 4 8 820 10 3 7722 6 11 70 6 9 20 0 0 1116 18 9 42 18 7 24 0 4 83 18 2



Main roads, etc Stage Carriage licenses Water race by-laws ... County Saleyarda Tinwald Town Board tiotel fees Balance U. B. A ...2746 4 1 Outstanding cheque 11 0 0 EXPENDITU KB. Balance U.B.A. ... •'flice ... Refund rates ... Advertising and printing Mount Somers pound Legal expenses Bridges Chambers and residence Library, Ashburton Borough Cemetery and Domain Boards Water supply Dog collars ... ... ... Hospital Committee ... Inspector of Slaughtsrhoaaes Drainage Licensing districts Refund hotel licenses Planting Main roads, etc Protective works Destruction of birds



Maintenance of water supply County Saleyards Go Water charge* Winslow well ... Tinwald Town Board Ferries... ... ... 5 ... Returning officer U.8.A., interest 945 0 1 6 17 G 20 15 0 4 0 0 3 13 8 65 7 10 14 4 0 82 9 2 £15896 15 8 I have audited this account, and have compa ed the items with the vouchers, and find it correct. J. OLLIVIER, Provincial District Auditor. April 6, 1886. Ashburton County Council Deposit .■> CCOUNT FOR THE SIX MONTHS hNDING March 31, 1886. | October 1, 1885, £ s. d. | Balance D.B. A, ... ... 15 11 6 j Deposits received ... ... 35 3 0



£BB 13 0 Examined and found correct, J. OLLIYIER.



Estimated Assets andXiabilities of the County Council f 'R the year com mencing April Ist, DB6 Ai-SBis £ s. d



£7543 0 6 This does not include amount to h>- > i 1 f or charitable aid after 3Lst March n»at. Balance-Sheet op the Water Supply Examined and found correct, J OLLIVIER. April G, 1880 Balance Sheet op the Water Supply A cooust for the year ending March 31, 188 G Examined and found correct, J. OLLIYIKR. April G 1886. 5 676 Public Notices Twenty Years’ Practical Experience in London.



CA. HARROW, Pianoforte Maker. , 186 Cashel street, Christchurch, will VISIT Ashburton the Second Week in May to tune, and Repair * iano fortts, American Organs, Harmoniums, etc Orders received by T. F. Farley, Music Seller, Ashburton.—C.A.H, holds' First class Horne and Colonial Testi monials. 5 646 OTICE TO FARRIERS & OTHERS. JiE HARBOUR BOARD STORAGE. Owing to the Harbour Board Stores being full, the Board will, for a short time, be unable to receive any further produce into store. Timely notice will be given by ad vertisement when they are ready to receive more grain, etc., for storage. By order C. HOOD WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer Lyttelton Harbour Board. Lyttelton Harbour Board Office, Christchurch, ‘ 9th April, 1886. 4 645 NOTICE.



4 LL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. £jL ROSS must be PAID before the 15ih Inst, and all claims should be sent in by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Rosa’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1, 1880. 5 6«1 BOROUGH COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that HAVELOCK STREET EAST will be closed at its iunction 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, after dark, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions Incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOURS AND SON, Borough Engineers April 27th, IPBG. 4 631



(•ST E. KILWORTH, Architecture 1 , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building contractor. Oftice: —Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Boot, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Road, Ashburton- Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. A. W. RANDALL HAS ON HiND A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS. Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 2 259



£.vtiness Notices. f s 2 3,8 COLOMBO 9 CHRISTCHIIRrii 1 | iMßtet rjIHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and _L all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E, C. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DlP gspis A FTER severaljyeara’ trial, this N ON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now CjL universally admitted to be the best ever introduced. Its great 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 hsrmlessnesa to those concerned in its nae. Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, 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 usfd. It is entirely without the ruinous effects invariably resulting from the nae of such materials. It is not only non-poiaonoua, 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 char*-ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 ASHBURTON,



Dli. TREVOR begs to inform his Patients that, pending the building of his new House, he will reside at Mk Vapp’s Moore street, corner of B. Belt. Messages can be left at Mk Neate's, Chemist, where he will attend Dalt from 3 2 noon to 1 p m. 2 290 WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. 2,000 SACKS RYE GRASS 20,000 SiCKS OATS 20,000 SACKS WHEAT 5,000 SACKS BARLEY FOR SALE— FULL-SIZED Corn sacks. AT 5s 6d PER DOZEN. FRIEDLANDER BROS 1 127



Meetings. 4 ME STING of the members of the jCjl. Ashburton Coursing Club will be he;d in the (Central Hotel, at 8 pm., CO-NIGUT. WILBELM ZANDER, 5 672 Hon Secretary. U ENSRAL GORDON, the Hero VJT of Khartoum.”—The Rev J. Eltnslie, M. .4., Christchurch, will (D.V.) deliver a Pcblic Lecture, on the above subject, in the Ashburton Presbyterian Church, on WEDNE -DAY, May 5,1886. at had-past seven o'clock. Collection for additional library books for the School, All are invited.—A. M. Beattie 4 648 ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. Root's Sacred Cantata Belshazzar’s Feast Will be given as above in connection with Wesleyan Church Anniversary.



HO BONO PUBLIC O Good people all, both great and small, again I come before you ; and while it’s true there’s little new, 1 hope I shall not bore >ou. Again, this time, I come in rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing Thai is they should, for their own good (>ndmine, I won’t deny it), deal ~t y ?t. re, I’ll say no more, just take the hint and try it My general store holds goods galore, in wondaiful variety, such value, these ate sure to please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. are still supplying to all who please tbeir blended u as —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 satifaciion. Now let me finish by thanking all my custi mers for thoir continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do ray best to servo them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent to rt rrr SnaO -S.SS S ui •G O ® a p c t* .C «.=f NELSON, MO *TE, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street Ahsbukxon. Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floasette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new 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



John Totty Bess to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and district that he HAS TtKEN Those large and commodious Premies known as THE SOMKRj-vET ST BLES* Saddle Horses and Buggies always on Hire. 4 506 JOHN TOTTY. Baylis and Go. SAUNDEbS' 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, s|d, and Cd per lb. Kerosene— from 7s 6d to 10s 6d. English Pickles— Bd. Fry’s Cocoa —Is 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from “a Cd per box. Crockery in Lu go variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. YUS AND CO., | F I Gc era East Street.



TUESDAY, 4th MAY, 1886. Admission— 2a and One Shilling. D' ora » en at 730 ; Concert at 8. D A N C I N G. The Danree will be held this week, in tha Oddfellows’ Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 5. Dancing to start at 8 o’clock sharp. 5 669 J. BURGESS, M.O. Mr Walker Invites the Electors to meet him at MOUNT SOMERS ox WEDNESDAY EVENING. MAY 5, At 7 p.m.



5 667 To Let and For Sale. rp O R SAL E—McCormick’s Twice A. Binder. T. BULLOCK. jplOR SALE 2 Sections at Metbven. T. BULLOCK. i LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr R. Sevan; Apply to T. BOLLOCK. HHO LET—4-Roomed House at Tinwald Centally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — Five roomed House,centerally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office,— Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO LET.—Two 4 roomed Cottages, i near the English Church,—Apply to r. BULLOCK. r |l O LET—Four and Five-roomed JL House in Town; Two-roomed Cot* tape opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M JOSE^.



FOR SALE at Dromora— 200 Acres adjoining township* Weil fenced ind watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy,— Apply to Edw h> G. Weight, Windermers. 4. 33^ IiWR f'ALE—Building Site, near the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 4 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash nquired ; balance ly instalments T BJLLOCK. t. ,10h. XALH'—T.S. 197 and part 196 I (adjoining Mr J, Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low pries for thi-s eligible property. T. BULLOCK URN IPS TURNIPS TURNIPS FOR SALE 506 Acres of TURNIPS at Weaterfield Apply toC. G. Hawdon, Biq, Weaterfield, or MATSON, COX, & CO, MR J. H. BROOKS is now receiving Pupils for the Pianoforte, Olfean, Violin, Singing, e!c. For particulars, apply to J. fci. Brooks (Mr S. Wolf’s late residence), Wills street, Ashburton.



CENTRAL HOTEL, JW, lUc aAE having taken the above ■j Hotel, solicits a share of patronage troic the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire al prices to meet the times. For the convenience of t rave Hera hansom cab will meet all trains, '