ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

[per press association.]

Oa Saturday a party set out from Rotorua for Botoniahana and the follow ing particulars are condensed from a d?s cription seat by the News Association . r the journey : —Along the route we s.»v. carcases of horses, which had been over ridden and destroyed In the Earth quake Yalley we saw a dozen fissure?, ranging in length from two chains to hof a mile. Along the ranges leading to Wairoa we Could see fee red clay of ibi fissures hah way dawn them, looking like a fence for three or four miles. It a! o extended sooth < f the track. At two or three points the fissures were right across the track, and at or two points on the road huge boulders were scattered about- Some looked weather worn. V\ o passed Boscawen a camp, late occupied by Mr Smith, Assistant Surveyor Gemral, from which base he is worktug round h-* whole of the volcanic system. It is three miles from the mud’ginciers, where shelter and wood can hr obtained, but tluro is no water nearer than aev. ral miles. The day bad opened with rain clouds, but at noon the sun shone out, and we had a good v : ew of the velcsxuas. The scene was almost indesciibable for its awfulness and grai deur. To our surprise WE SAW A NI.W LAKE formed west cf Okoro, but this may r/ possibly be the'drainage of the ranges, a.so a lakelet on the ■ north s;mi distance behind the Pink Terr; ca, mayhap of simil r origin. Two men could be dis covered a mile down the ranges, toiling np again to their horses. On coming nearer we indentified them ns Mr Boscawen, attached to Survey Depart meat, and Morgan bis guide, both of whom wo had met previously at an earlier stage of the eruption. On coming nearer both men appeared baked. Bus es iron’s first enquiry was— “ HAVE YOU A DROP OF WsTER, ” and as 1 had taken some in a bottle it was at his service, and bavins quenched his thirst, Judge Mair’s flrsk and the luncheon of the party came in acceptable for all, Mr Boscawen informed me that he and Morgan left the camp at daylight and started for the southern volcano, which was now dead, not even emoting steam. It la now in a very dar gerous state through earibquakes, which this morning made fissures in all directions. He and Morgan were on it when they occurred, and he warned us against ap proaefcing too n?ar to it No 2 was

THROWING UP BOULDERS occasionally through steam clouds ; Nos. 3 and 4 were emitting steam and mud in small quantities. He stated that h had succeeded in getting a number of sketches The deposit on the eona of one of the volcanoes appeard to be In various colored bands like spectroscopic colors. Mr B sen wen informed mo he had got to the base of the cone and succeeded in getting some specimens of this peculiar stuff. He stated that last night, at Mr Smith's esmp they had some sharp shocks, and thought the tent pole wou'd have come in. .After giving us the best advice bis examination of the ground enabled him to tender, he and his guide fell back on the camp for iest aud stores, and we pushed on. No oilier party had been overland to this point, and we eimply lifted the trail, going on to a point equidistant from Nos, I and 2, and about a quarter of a mile from the extreme southernmost one. Toe appear ance of No. 1, or the dead crater, as far as we c uld tee opposite the face of the crater, gave an impression like looking at Mount Fden. At the southern end a huge mound of c ! ay was piled up, At intervals in the steam clouds from No. 3 could be seen huge boulde.s.

GOING VP IN THE AIR and falling back In the basin again Nca 2 and 4 teemed to be only steaming, but at the Terraces affairs seemed to be lively. At various points of our track the fcee of the sandsfield seemed to be pitted ra If with smallpox, and these marks were occasioned by great boulders thrown up on the n’ght of the eruption and bury ing themselves inside. The sun broke the rain clouds, and we sot a grand view of Tarawera proper. The huge chasm was clearly seea There was alr tie activity in the cra*er, which is

BURNING AND SMOKING VIGOROUSLY along the north rim to the summit The volcanic action was going on In 'ha face of the ranges towards the Lower Kaiu garoa Plains. All facing >riki north of the cleft the slopes seemed scarred by by large vertical fissures, probably caused by avalanches of mud or sand. One thing puzz'ed us greatly. On the east slope of the Tarawera halfway down appeared two huge patches of white deposit about a mile or two apart, while all round for miles appeared to be natural forest, giowth. Mr Bold scanned It with his fiejd glass, but was unable to determine its character, some conjectured it was pumic or sand, while ptblrs held it was an

IMiIENSE SUL 'HUE Dt POSIT ; and this view was confirmed by Judge Mair, who said his brother, Oaptain Mair, had informed him it was a sulphur deposit. After getting a good view of the scene cf the volcanic action the party returned along the track of Mr Boscawen to Okoro. The lake ygs still placid, os was also the new one, butMaunsawhakamana adjacent, formerly a burning mountain, looked from its appearance and fire scarred cliffs, as if very little would cause it to make up its mind TQ STOKE UP AGAIN. The return to the point where we had picketed cur horses was very trying, 3 strong southerly breeze sending up clouds of dust from the footfalls of those in advance, and it was neceaary to tail off. Just as the last cf the party were dipping over the range the cloud over crater No. 1 suddenly broke out and became as lively as ever, though Mr Boscawen had never seen it in auction during the whole day. Smoke commenced a', the north end of No. 1 and ran to the extreme south end of the huge rent. 1 can compare the rapidity of the advance of the sm ke frem end to end of itiis vast fissure to nothing but that of a locomotive

WITH A FOIL HEAD OF STB Ail approaching and running through a deep railway cutting. Just as wa were leaving the last ridge Kotomahana broße out with fresh vigor, throwing up a tall b’ack column in the centre ( f the steam clouds. At dusk the party succeeded in getting out at the Wairoa road just as darkness closed in, and not a moment too soon, as there would have been danger of diverg ing from the track into the lakelets between the track and Whakarewarewa. We arrived at Botorua at six o’clock in pe evening.

Warning to Light-Seers. Botorua, Jone 20. Sight seers from Auckland nave nu con ception of the state of the country and the danger to be encountered in seeing the - volcanoes, but through want of knowledge of the tracks and experience Probably life will be sacrificed before the present reckless rush of tourists and pight seers to the scene of the volcanic eruption is put a stop to. Sfessts Bos? cawen and Joshua Morgan and their guides have just come in, having abandoned the exploration of the volcanic region. Owing to the north-easter they were unable to do anything. They re turned by gaiteriria to try and get a jsok at Wairoa. 1 hey found on reaching the Green Lake that the Lake Boto kakahi track was impassable with avalanches of mud. They are going out again as soon as the weather permits. They heard a sharp earthquake at three sls morning. Mr Morgan informs mo

(hat the volcanoes are gradually ex hau ting tin nu elves l f e believes In a few weeks visitors will be able to go right down and inspect them, Mr Oavanagh has return'd from Klterirla, and re po'ls that he did not see anything of the ATay parly, which left by that route for Wair. a th’s mo n : ug.

rHJfcO ASHBDBTQN (IUABIHAN. MONDAY, JONJB. 21, 1886



To Let and Ft KIMBERLEY GOI StLE—Good So Jr large or small quai rgrquantity of Sound C J. GANKIN FRUITERER AND CO East street, Ash TO LET. I 'HE COMMODIOUS I atcd corner East at lately occupied by the Drapery, Millinery and t menta. Occupation can b July. FRIEDLAN DK (j 115 Public Not'd RANOICaTA ROAD 1 is given f at i \ Broom growing on tl must be Cleared from a .u t months. C. J. B



A Fact Worth Knowing.— Are vere suffering with Consumption, Coughs, Seyou Cold; ret led on ihe Breast, Pneumonia, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs? If so, go to you* - Druggists and get a bottle of Uosrhee’s German Syrup. The people are going wild over its sue css, and Druggists all over our country are writing us of its wonder fullcure among their customers. It has bX far the largest sale of any remedy, simply because it is of so much value in all affections of this kind. Chronic cases quickly yield to it Druggist recon,mend its and physicians prescribe it. If yon wich to try its superior virtue, ge a Sample Bottle for 6d. La-gc ize bottle 3s fid. Three doses will relieve and nycase. Try



5 POST CARD PROOF. Saiiskury, Texn - ., April 4. ISS6, Gents :—I was atilicted with serious Kidney i and Urinary trouble for twelve year . Alter i trying all the doctors and patent medicines I t could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Ritters and am perfectly cured. R. F. ROOTH. Washington, D. C., April 3, 18S3. To the Hop Bitters Co. : Sirs :—I write this as a token of the great appreciation I have for your Ritters. 1 was atilicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven j years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles of your Hop bitters, and to my sir prise I am as well tr.da - as ever I was. 1 hope you may have great success in this great and valuable medic in Anyone wishing to know more about my b can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 t6th St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! when yon cal! for American Hop Ritters giccn tioig of Hops oil the rohito label aiul Soulf s name blown in the bottle), the vendor hands out anyth! g but American Hop bitters, refuse if and shun tl>c vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him ior the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and wc will pay you libera’ly for the conviction.



A SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION THE American Ambassador at Vienna. Mr Kasson, has lately forwarded to his Government an interesting account of a remarkable surgical operation lately per formed by Professor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a portion of the human stomach involving nearly one-third of the organ—and strange to say, the patient recovered—the only successful operation of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed was cancer of the stomach, attended with the following symptoms:—The appetite is quite pcor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint u all gone" sensation; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peci liar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary it appears to aggravate the feeling. The eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold perspiration. The sufferer feels tired all the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil forebodings, When rising suddenly from a recumbent position there is a dizziness, a whirling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, the skin dry and hot at times ( the blood becoming thick and stagnant, and does not circulate properly. After a time the patient spits up food soon after eating, some times in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears be may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as the opening in the intestines becomes close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine lumd red and ninety-nine cases out of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is SeigeTs Curative Byrnp, a vegetable prepara tion sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farringdon-road, London, E.C. This Syrup



strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. St. Mary-Street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881. Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Beigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, Mr A. ij. White. William tlrpflt, September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigcl’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills. Chemist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil.



To Mr J. White. Scigcl’s Operating Tills r,re the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub? stances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costiveness, Treston, September 31st, 1883. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Pills are still very popular with my customers, many saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said “ Mother Seigel ” had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “ one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.”



The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Beigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. I am, de»r Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowker.



OISONED GRAIN obtained on appl Council’s Cilices. By order. F. MAI.N Ashburton June loth 188 1 TIN WALD TOWN I ELECTION OF TWO VJ GTICB is hereby <»iv ' cordanco with the pi “ Town Districts Act, 1881 meats, and the “ Tho J Local Elections Act, 1871 TION of two persons to sei sioners on the Tinwald T the places ot Messrs Rnnis .resigned), will he held as i Nominations in the p



To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 24, 1883. Dear Sir,—-I write to inform you that 1 have derived great benefit from “ Seigel” Syrup.” For some years I have suffered from liver complaiut, with its many and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Seigel’s Syrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible remedies, I determined to give it at least a fair trial. In two or three days I felt considerably better, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) ) am glad tp' say that I r.m a different being altogether. It is said of certain pens that they 11 come as a boon and I blessing to men ” and X have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement, a can truly say, however, that Seigel’s Syrup has come as a “ boon and blessing ” to me. I have recommended it to several fellow sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testimony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit I have derived from this excellent preparation, prompts meta furnish yon with this un solicited testimonial. l am, dear Sir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry,



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 | i gj | 20,000 jjavisg largo orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF ?0,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT For Immediate delivery. Highest pkioe given FRIEDLANDER BROS.



PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER BURY. SMALL GRAZ! ' (i RUNS LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Part VII, Lund Act, 1885, NOTICE is hereby given that the LEASES for a Term of Twenty one Years of the SMALL GRAZING RUNS enumerated will bo OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the LAND OFFICE, CHRISTCHURCH, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30th, 1888, At 12 o’clock noon. The land is well covered with Native Grasses, a great deal of it being limestone country, but it is diltieult of access, Sec tions 851'il and d.‘457 being at present only accessible to stock and horse traf.ie.



Tlio sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, the average altitude not expeeding 1000 ft. On the fall of the hammer the purchaser must pay to the Receiver of I and Revenue sis 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 Oilice, Christchurch.



JOHN H BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands Crown Lands Oltico, Christchurch, May 20tli, 1880.



Note.- —Tho Waste Lands Board will probably decide, in accordance with tho Solicitor-General’s opinion, not to relax under section 204 of the Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of the holders of Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore not be eligible to bid at the auction. G 12 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 SALE— D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leot Harrows Draya 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, n parly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hut on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON,



A. J. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary. Hensingham Whitehaven, Oct. 16, 188?. My A. j , VhHe. — Dear gir, i vsfi ror seme time'affli6ted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Sfeigel’s’Syrtlh a trial, which I did. I am now happy to state that it has restored mo to complete health.—l remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightlool.



Meetings. PUBLIC’ NOTICE. TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. » i MEETING will ba held in the JTx Tempcrfincc Hall on MONDAY, 21st JUNE, at 7 30 p in. i Business : To discuss Town Board 1 affairs, and to consider the advisa bility of dissolving the Town District. 0 100 IRISH LOYAL AND PATRIOTIC UNION. LL PERSONS willing to asds'- in forming an Ashburton Branch of the above Union —an association which has for its object the maintenance of the integrity of the empire, now in serious peril,—are requested to meet at ttie I ORANGE H-tLL, Barnett street, on I TUESDAY EVENING, 22th Juno, at 8 o clock. IJIOWN JJALL, WOODROFFE’S CELEBRATED GLASS-BLOWING EXHI BITION. 6 151 CHAS, W. PURNELL, WILL OPEN FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY, COM ME'CINQ THURSDAY NEXT, JUNE 24,



1 PROFESSOR WOODROFFE, * Assisted by the talented lady workers Miss M. Anderson and Mias I. Anderson, will illustrate fancy and philosophical Glass- Plowing, Spinning, and Working in all its beautiful varieties. Two Glass Steam- Engines made entirely of glass will bo kept in constant operation. An extensive and valuable collection of Works of Art in Glass will be gratuitously distributed at each exhibition. PROMENADE, I Mid-day Performance, Saturday afternoon, at 2 30. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence a* 8. ADMISSION, Is. Tenders. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. '[HIE Committee of the Ashburton Rac ing Club invites applications for the office of Secretary. Applications, stating salary required, to bo addressed to Box 40, I Ashburton, by July 1. S. SAUNDERS, (1 170 Acting Secretary. 'IjEMDERS are invited for building ad- I. ditions to the Ashburton Woollen Factory. Plans and specifications can bo . seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to ho sent not later than THURSDAY, the 2(ith iuat. The j Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any lender. R. Bmn, I Architect b 150



TENDERS FOR CROPPING



rpENDERS are invited for, and will bo received up to noon on S \TURDA V, the 20th day of Juno, by Robert Wilkin and Co., for the right of cropping the following land, situated near the Lynd hurst Railway Station, and known as Dougharty Farm. Ist. About 122 acres of turnip land. Half can be entered on at once, tbo balance last week in September. 2nd, About 192 acres of grass land (G years in grass). Can bo entered on immediately; 3rd, To plough about JOO acres of grass land for turnips, about hist week September. The highest or any tender no neces sarily accepted. Specifications can bo seen at Rouse’s Hotel, Mothven, or ROOT. WILKIN AND CO., G 171 Christchurch. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. r pENDERS are invited by the Board of I Governors of the Ashburton High School for the lease of Reserve No. 1120, near Mr Joseph Hunt’s farm, 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 the Ashburton County Council where conditions of lease may be seen, up to 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, Juno 22ml proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary,



A actions. MONDAY, JUNE 28th. Clearing Sale Or' FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c., AT MAYFI E L D. Mil T. BULLOCK Ims received in structions from Mr Bartholomew Martin (in consequence of having sold his farm) to .“ELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Homestead, Mayfield, Rangitata Rond District, on the above date, The whole of his FARM STO ’K, IMPLEMENTS, &c. Consisting of ISO HEAD CATTLE, Comprising 7 Dairy Cows, quiet and good milkers Springing Heifers Two-year-old Steers and young Stock. 2 young Horses, Pigs, Spring Trap (nearly new'), Double-furrow Plough, Stack ::v (cut with twine W. , for chsil), liar • (Quantity of Jjf jgrass Sundries, Tennis at sale.



Sale at 12 o’clock sharp. T. BULLOCK, ’6 165 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALK, WEDNESDAY, 23rd JUNE, 1886, Messrs matson, cox and co. have received Instructions from Mr James Collins, of Chertsey (who has let his farm) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On bis Farm at Chertsay, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23kd, 1886 The whole of his Live & Dead Stock Consisting of 350 Sheep 8 Draught Horses, yoaug and gcod 2 Drays, 1 Tip Cart, three-furrow Plough, double-furrow Plough, single furrow Plough, four lei*< Harrow, Cambridge Roller, MoSherfy Drill, Horse Rake g Grindstone, etc., etc. A large quantity of good Harness 3 Milch Cows and a number of Pigs Arid Sundries top numerous to mention. Sale at 12 o’clock, Luncheon provided, MATSON, COX & CO., 66 Auctioneers.



Business Notices fp E P BLIO THUSTj OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Inteatate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Fnblic Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. Toe Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely et 0 ‘h in the deed creating the Trust, ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of (rash appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of (Moors, ensurlne careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office.



ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. CASH RECEIPTS. 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtainai from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of hia agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX, LEAN, QOMPULBCRY CLEARING SALE IF YIM F Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots A. C. PRICHARD REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY I



The whole of his New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainty a; d dispatch ordinary trade prohis will he dispensed with during the Sale, To tes the truth of this assertion, a thorough inspect on of his New Goods is invited. Note well his prices before purchasing elsewhere, and read carefully the following list : Good Costume Cloths, 6y 2 d, reduced from i<ds I Heavy Flax Sheeting, 4 j£d, reduced from yj£d Superior Costume Clo'h-, S'<d,reduced from 19 I Largo Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s 6d, reduced Good Homespnn, yj-id reduced from 11 t£d Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from is net Heavy Grey Blankets, 5s nd per pair, ;o duced from 8s 1 id Heavy White Blankets, ys 6d] per pair, re duced Irom ns 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s nd, former price Gs ltd Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d, former price 2s Gd Wide Breech Merinos, is 11 cl, former price 2s gd Large White Quilts, 3s ud former price 5s Gd Scotch Fingering Yarn, is nd, former pi ice 2s pd Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from is 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, Is 9d, reduced horn 2s nd Unbleached Swanskin, reduced from is ; Linen Table Damask, g'/i, reduced from is 2d ' Flax Shirting, 3 reduced ftOm 6d Good White Flannel, B>£d, former price n Gd Ladies’Trimmed Hats, 2s 1 id, former price I 5s 6d Ladies’ Trimmed Hals, 4s 6 , former'ip: ice 10s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdrc 2s 3d, former price, 3s nd Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, former price 2s I id from 6s pd ) Heavy Flue Serge, lojLd reduced from is 3d CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s 6d, wonderfully cheap : Men’s Trousersand vests from I2s6d, worth 20s Men’s Heavy 1 weed Trousers, from 6s I id, former price, 105 6 1 j Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s nd reduced from 12s 6d ; Men’s Warm Overcoats, Iys 6d, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm W’incey Shirts, isßd, grand valm Men’s I.ambswool Sox, B><d per pair, formei price, is Men’s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from 5s 6d Best quantity Colored Moles, 6s gd, worth Ss 6J Men’s Tweed Hats, is 6d, wonderfully cheap Men’s Wh t. Shiris, 3s 6d, former price 5s 6d Men’s Regatta Shirts, 3s 6d, reduced from 4 s 1P: 1 it. 1 BOOTS. A cho ce Assn tment of Men’s, Women’s and Children’ Boots at fabulously Low Prices Men’s Heav 5 iVggcJ Watcrlights, 12s nd, worth 1 j, Gd Men’s Heavy Lhooteis, gs i, woith 123 6d



THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ’ ENED DP, A manufacturer's stock OF LADIES' DATS, at Is Bd, Beaver Hats Plusli Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALLJNEVV GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE ANDREW ORR



T H E PREMIER COLONIAL 0 O M P A N ANTERBURV BRANCH- H*a SN^^taiiP ■'TAnnvED 1859, Mfw* Kr-r «.iv nS& ■twii «sga gmimAifiict Capital i 1,000,001' FIRE' AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON ■'- O TflAgT lONERY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO Kb O The Undersigned nos a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and with despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per mouth upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—-a large assortment to select from. Radge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; g*eatest speed combined with least possible danger. H. M. JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 3



TO ME ET THETIMES. AH ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T 0 n. With Good Steol ALRERT for L 3 JVVarranted K. MURK AY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and lewrflery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Sliver Level wanting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 los, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discretion, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very mo derate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex® cnted with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBER r M URRAY EAS STREET, ASHBURTON M 7 STOUR b. N.Z ah



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Mami' facfcurers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF



furnishing AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invito your Inspection. 4 592



[A Card.] B. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR.



—H ATBLOOK S/TREET



(lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 until further notice. | The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Headways of the South East Belt, after dark, on account of material deposited and other obstruc- now in progress. A _ Notice Is herebygiven that WILLS PETER and COX STS EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WRTRRr. rnimn FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, JBB6. 4 631



ORR & ALCORN’S Bale ol New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO TFS WRONG SHOP.



Bullock. CK)R SALE—A well-built DotrCart.— Apply to .Li 6 142 T. BULLOCK TO PAIN TERS—To let at a low rental. shop and dwelling bonne lii Street, now In occupation of Air Sevan. - painter. Apply to ■ 6 141 T. BULLOCK. ' rO LET—Commodious Grain Stow la ' West street. T. BULLOCK. I O LET—4-Koomed Houseat Tin weld L Genially situated- Apply to T. BULLOCK. CIOR SALE, a large-sized CHAFF. Jt. CUTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. iTIO LET—4 Roomed House facing Moore Road, not far * - B • . . not far from thePree bylenan Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SAL B—MoOonnlok'e Iwlne Binder. T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Five-roomed Hoose,oente situated in Barnett street, odd the Mail office.—Apply to



bullock.



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANT MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which JSSr Defy Competition ~®5S COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G 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.



LET Allenton Hoaie, conMoloff 1. Dine rooms. Also, stable, etc., ml about 10 acres land, situated near the L racecourse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. T''-* i-» i’, until Septomberjst, 1887, tb* i- pud de ck corner of East Beh, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by TT B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. f 110 LET, at a low rental, COTTAGE >- facing Graham’s road, at present occupied by Mr F. Lore. Poasesslop after Juno 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK, S 710 R — 3Suildlngr site, near the JL noilea Factory, being Lot 43 fronting tho Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 sere 26 perches. Only £5 required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. SALK—T.S. 197 and part 196 [ JL (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed bouse and etc- 1 am prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T, BULLOCK IAM authorised to Sell Town Section 447, Burnett street, with Cottage thereon, being two sec'ions from the old Borough Council Chambers, for the sum of LISO ; Ll2£ can remain on Mortgage, at 8 per cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is 6d per acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile from the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers and others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. Town Sections



EOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode sires 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10C9 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO. Mocre street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker stree*. 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do • 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street, 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Cuilding 79J, Cox street 006, Peter street Oi'7 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 7C6, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Casa streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner 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, etc, apply to T BULLOCK.



5 r w. H. COLLINS, h* .nf gc rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical ecience, and by carefully studying the human from In all Its 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 the|same prlcejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pbkfect Fitt ino Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM 18 ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits ... 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, eto, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exs cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS , ASHBURTON.



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weal Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site ior private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakann road, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakann! toad and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with fire roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together r house, Allenton, near the Wool!* Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith's shop, together w dwelling-house, In Peter street Shop and boarding-house fat Triangle Shop and dwelling in Moose atraet 12s 6d per week— commodious peril house to let at the shore — itrf m: CELLANBOUS: FOR SALS. Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drays Thomas Balloon AROADF, ASHBURTON ’’