SHIPPING.

The Direct Steamers. fBECTEB’s TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT ] Madeira, June 10 Tne Aorangi sailed to day for Auck land via the Cape of Good Hope. London. June 14. The Rirautaka arrived (all well) at Plymouth, to-day. Her frozen meat is in good condition.

THE MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.

London Branch Abandoned.

[kepteh’s telegrams—copyright. J Sydney, Jnna 15. The directors of the Mutual Provi dent Society have decided to abandon the proposed opening of a London Branch, and have recalled Mr Black, the actuary, who went home to organise the Branch.

A ROYAL SUICIDE.

The Ring of Bavaria Drowns Himself [eectee’s telegrams— copyright Munich, June 14. Further details regarding the suicide of King Louis, show that a violent struggle took place between His Maw and the doctor before the king in drowned himself. Prince Otto »ne brother of the late Louis 11. has been proclaimed king, but as his Majestys mind is also deranged, Prince Leopold, Uncle of king Otto has been appointed Regent.

COMMERCIAL.

Melbourne Markets. [REUTER'S IKUSORAMS -COPYRIGHT.] Meu!')u>;>e, June 15. The local manager of the National Mortgage Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited, reports on the Mel bourne markets as follows : —Shipping wheat, less demand, occasionally easier at 5s 3d to 5s 4d ; New Zealand oats, feed sorts, fair demand, 3s to 3s 4d : milling descriptions, firm, 3s 4d to 3s 6d; New Zealand oats, under bond, ss 6d to as Bd.

THE LY-EE-MOON.

The Captain committed for Trial [kbutee’s telegrams—c -n right.] Sydney, Juna 15 Captain Webber, of the Ly-ee-Moon, which vessel was recently wrecked at Green Cape, has been committed for trial on a charge of manslaughter. The third officer, Mr Fotheringham, was discharged from custody at the re quest of the Crown Prosecutor.

RAILWAY FRAUDS.

Prosecution of Persons Implicated. [kectek’s telegrams—copyright.] Sydney, June 15 In the Legislative Assembly, to-day, the Premier, Sir Patrick Jennings, stated that the alleged railways frauds were nothing like the amount reported. He added that the staff were engaged in. working night and day to ascertain the number and amount of the frauds. The Premier further advised that all the persons implicated be prosecuted.

THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION.

[From the Mo.il,] The debate upon the resolutions brought before the House on Thursday by Sir George Grey,-as the outcome of the deliberations of the Pacific Islands Committee, and which is to be resumed to-moi*row evening, has so far been characterised by great ability, and promises to be the most interesting which has taken place in the New Zealand Parliament for some years. Every phase of the question has been presented, and nearly everything that can be said in support of any of the various policies advocated by different schools of politicians has been arrived at. As to the result, it cannot be urged that it has been made in haste or without full consideration of all the bearings of the case, but, in view of the action recently taken by France, we cannot help regarding the proposal for a mixed Commission, which is the main feature of Sir George Grey's resolutions, as an anachronism. Had that action not been taken, the proposal l was at least a possible one, though, as tbe Premier’s speech conclusively showed, there was little chance of such a system working satisfactorily. But «e it has been taken, we regard it as jether 100 late to discuss it ; for, rilhstandmg the opinion said to nv,i been expressed by M. Waddington and the disclaimers of the French Government of any intention of annex ing the New Hebrides, we are per suaded that the landing of troops and the establishment of military posts in the islands is the certain prelude for their gradual, and eventually complete, occupancy. So firmly convinced are we of this that we look upon it as the height of folly to forego the opportunity of securing whatever counterbalancing

advantages we may, ere it be too late to do so. We sincerely deplore that apathy of the Colonial Office which has permitted matters to drift into the present position, and the carelessness or ignorance, or both, which prevented the establishment of British sovereignty in the islands years ago, as might have been done with the full concurrence ot the Natives and without a word ol objection from any European pow«r. But it is vain to cry over spilt milk, and that opportunity has gone altogether beyond recall. It, therefore, appears to us that all that it is possible for us to do is to make the best ol a bad job. This is the view taken by Sir Frederick Whitaker, who has tabled resolutions in the Council affirming the following propositions, viz. :—(t‘) That it is of importance to Great Britain, and of especial importance to the Australasian colonies, that a satisfactory understand* iog should be come to between the several States having interests in the Western Pacific as to their respective rights and claims. (2) That the most pressing question at present requiring settlement is that between Great Britain and France in reference to the New Hebrides, (j) That the most satisfactory settlement of this question which now appears to be practicable would be a treaty between Great Bntsja aud France whereby Great Britain snould withdraw all opposition vO the acquisition by France of the New

1 Hebrides islands on condition— (a) That no more convicts of any class be sent by France to any of her possessions in the Western Pacific ; ( h ) That the protection of religious freedom and peaceable oossession of their rights and

properties be guaranteed to all British subjects residing in or resorting to the New Hebrides, and that specially to the Presbyterian missionaries estab lished ; {c) That freedom of trade and commerce be guaranteed to British j subjects equally with those of France ; (d) That the island of Rapa be ceded

by France to Great Britain. These resolutions in (pstssima verba have been moved in the other Chamber by Mr Scobie McKenzie, as an amendment upon Sir G. Grey's resolutions, and are almost identical with the proposals made by France to the Colonial Office, save, as we understand, that m the latter It was further offered that no fbstacles should be interposed by ranee in the event of Great Britain

desiring to annex the Harvey or Cook group. So far as we can learn, the probabilities are that the amendment will be carried, or that both the motion and the amendment will be lost, in which case the House will simply de cline to make any recommendation at all, leaving matters to develop them selves as best they may. If this lame and impotent it will clearly be the fault o™he Govern ment in that they have given Parliament no lead whatever, and if by the policy of “ Drift " not only the New Hebrides themselves but all the advantages which might now be secured be finally lost, Ministers will assuredly have to bear the blame.

THE AtoHiJDBTOM GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 16, 1886



When the brain is wearied, the nerves uns trung, the muscles weak, use Hop Bitter made by the American (o. Read "Tod Don't Enow Theik Vai.ce.’ : — “ They cared me of biliousness and kidney complaint, as recommended. I bad a half bottle left, which I used tor my two little girls, who the doctors and neighbors said could not bo cured. lam confident I should have lost both of them one night if I bad not bad the American Co.’s Hop Bitters in my house to use. That is why I say you do not know half value of American Hop Bitters, and do no recommend them highly enough.’



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 poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint “ all ijotir " sensation ; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fai's to satisfy Ibis peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary it appears to aggravate the feeling. The eyes arc 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, bis 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 he 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 huud red and ninety-nine cares oat of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The j safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel's Curative Syrup, 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, Loudon, E.C. This Syrup j strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system.



Si. Mary-Street, Peterborough, November 29tb, 1881. Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup. 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feci quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, Mr A. J. White. William Brent, September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —1 find the sale of Beigel’s Svrap 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. i Olicmisi-dentist, Mcrthvr Tydvil. i To Mr A. J. White.. ' I Seigoi’s Opera>ithe best family physic that ha> -VTBTOscovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub*j stances, and leave them in a healthy condition.! They cure costive-ncss. I Preston. September 21st, 1883. My Dear Sir,—Vour Syrup and Pills ar< still very popular with my customers, man} saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for tsv, bottles of Syrup and said “ Mother Seigel bad saved the life of his wife, and he adder “ one of these bottles I am sending fifteei 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 onl Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is sol constant and the satisfaction so great. I I am, dear Bir, yours faithfully, I (Signed) \V. Uowkcr. 1 To A. J. White, Esq. < Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 24, 1882. Pear Sir, — I write to inform you that I hare derived great benefit from “ Seigol” Syrup.’’ For some years I have suffered from liver complaint, with its many and varied I concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Weigel's Byrnp, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many tjputed infallible remedies, I determined to give it at least a fair trial, la two or throe days 1 felt considerably belter, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) 1 am glad to say that I am a different being altogether. It is said of certain pens that they “ come as a boon and I



blessing to men” and 1 have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement, a can truly eay, however, that Bcigel’s Byrup 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, i prompts me to furnish you with this un solicited testimonial. I am, dear Bir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, A. J. White, Etq. Baptist Missionary. Housing bam Whitehaven, Oct. lb, IS3S Mr A. J. White.—Dear Bir, I was for some time aiSictcd with piles, and was advised to give Mother Beigel s Byrup a trial, which I | did. I ft?',' l now happy to stale that it has 1 restored we to complete health, —i remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H, Lightfoot,



i Meetings* STAB OF THE EAST LODGE, No. 62.—A1l Members of tiie Order are invited to attend the MEETING of thin Lodge on WEDNES DAY EVENING, 16th J NE, at 7.30 p. in, Orange Hall. Business : Visit of the G and Worthy Chief Templar of N.Z.— Alfred Cook, District Deputy G 146



HUSH LOY L AN L- P-aToIOTIC UNION, ALL PERSONS willing to assist in fnraiim/ an Ashburton Bianeh of the above Union —an association which has for its object the maintenance of the integrity of the empire, now in eerl.ias peril,—are rinjut-v-ted to meet at th' ORANGE H LL, Burnett atraat, on FRIDAY EVENING, 18th June, at 8 o’clock. 6 10l CUAS. W. PURNELL. ifi A. & ST. JOHN'S LODGE, No. 1858, E.O. INSTALLATION BALL will be hold At tho ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, TUUnSD.-vA, 24'iii JUBJ. COMMITTED : Bro. E. G. Crisp j Bro A. Curtis ~ C C Fooks J ~ K. Friedlandor Bro. Clws. Haweon. Dancing 8.30 pm. Tickets obtainable from tho Committee, or from Bro H. M Jones, East a roet, ti 1-15



I SIXPENNY ENTERTAINMENT. r P,HE First of ;i Scries of Sixpenny J[ Entertainments will bo given in the ST STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM on FRIDAY, JUNE 18, at 8 o’clock, 0 148 SSCHOOLROOM WEDNESDAY JUNE 10. Cantata— u The Flower Queen,” by tho pupils of the ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL. Admission, 2s, Children, half-price. 6 IP)



“ OOR AiN FIRESIDE!" His wee bit ingle, blinkin’ bonnily, His clean hearthstane, his thrifty wifie’a smile. The lispin’ infant, prattlin’ on his knee. Does a’ his weary cartin' cares beguile. An' maka him quite forget hie labor an’ his toil. —Bohns’ o‘ff< Xi/jitt. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. fit HE Members of (he Society, with their wives, families, ami sweethearts, are invited tu attend an “ Ingle-bide' Meeting ou FRIDAY NEXT, 18ru JUNE, At half-past 7, in tho ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. Admission by production of 'membership tickets, to bo obtained from tho Directors of tho districts, or from tlio Secretary. G 110 J. C. DUNCAN.



Public Notices. OST on Friday evening last between St Stephen’s Church and Masonic Hall, 4 Black Fur Cape. Finder oblige leaving same at Oliice of this Paper. 6 153 MUSIC. — Mh J. .1. Bkookh, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton. FUNERAL NOTICE. mHE Friends of Mr fohn Crum are _L respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved Uaughtoi, Annie, will more from hia residence, North East Belt on THURSDAY, June 17th, at 3.30 p.in., for the Ashbur'on Cemetery. BAKER BROS. »ytv UftUO., Unndertakeia. 0 144



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. POISONED GRAIN. | POISONED GRAIN can now bo obtained on application at iho Council's Offices, By order. F. MAIN WAKING, ■ Clerk. Ashburton June 15 h 1886. 6 100 0 PENIS t CATHEDRAL. FTtRYEE AND CO. have been honored by X appointment from His Eminence Cardinal Moran and Bishops of Dunedin, Wellingtou, Auckland, Maitland and Adelaide, villi sittings commemorating I Ibe opening of the above, which they have copyrighted ; also views of welcome ac- I corded the Cardinal, the opening cere mony, and interiors. These historical views can now be obtained from Mr Tyree, who will remain in Ashburton over SUN |, AY, at Butler’s Hotel. Cabinets. 2s each ; whole plalo, 3a Gd ; group, 5s (id. G 1-i'J James Tasker, BUTCHER, EAST STREET, (Next Commercial Hotel,) VTS7ILL from this date supply the Public w FOR CASH with Meat of the best quality, as under Mutton. Bueit, Sides l|d to 2d Roasting, 2M toßd Hind quartern, 2sd Corn beef, od to 4d Fore quarters, JAd Legs, 3d j Shoulaers, 2;.d Delivered in any part of the town. 6 yo



Tenders. ItEXDE S are invited for building foar-roomed cottage. Plans and spi cificationa on be aeon on application t ;i the undersigned, to whom tenders are f o be sent not later than 5 pm. on SATURDAY, 19th inst , the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. G 133 R BIRT>. ASHBURTON UIGU SCHOOL BOA HD.



PIiENOERS are invited by tho Board of I, Governors of the Ashburton High School for the leato of No. 1120, near Mr Joseph Uunti’a farm, containing 130 acres, more or lobb. Tho 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 office, where conditions ;>f lease may bo seen, up to 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, June 22ud proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS.



HALE OF GRAIN. On Account of Whom it may Concern. 'TIENDERS will ho received at the Traffic Manager’s Office, Christchurch Sta tion, up to and including the 2let JUNE, for the PURCHASE of 45G SACKS OATS 437 ~ WHEAT AND ir, ~ BARLEY. SAMPLES can be seen at the Station Master’s Office, Ashburton. The whole, or any part of the quantity offered, may bo tendered for, and tenderers must bo prepared to accept any portion of the quantities named in tenders. Terms Cash on Delivery. The highest or any tender not neces sarily accepted, Delivery will bo given at the Station most convenient to the purchaser. 0 152 BY ORDER. I



To Let and For Sale. jLAOR SALE—A well built Dog Cart.— Apply to G 142 T. BULLOCK rriO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now In occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to G l-il T. BULLOCK. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. }.IOR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in i largo or small quantities. Also, a large ijnanlßv of Sound Onions. “d. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. G 11-1



TO LET. HE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ ated corner East and Moore street, lately occupied by the undersigned as Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can bo given on let FKIEDLANDBiI BROS., 0 115 Ashburton. TO LET. fit HE SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, at pre- I, sent occupied by Mr Geo. St. Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) with largo detached laundry with good copper. Good orchard, stables, coach Louse,* hay uud corn house, cart shed. There is a building on the property which can be used as a store, together with three quarter acre, well grassed; also, half-acre well fenced and in grass. Terras ex ceedingly reasonable The above pro perty can bo leased for one or two years. July. perty Apply 0 102 GEORGE JAMFSON, Merchant.



Auctions. PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER. BDRY. SMALL GRAZING RUNS roii LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Part Ml, Land 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, .IUNE 30m, 1868, At 12 o’clock noon. The laud is well covered with Native Grasses, a «roat deal of it being limestone country, but it is difficult of access, Seo tions 35151 and 35157 being at present i only accessible to stock and horse tratlic, i The sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, tho average altitude not , exceeding 1000 ft. ( On tho fall of the hammer the purchaser imust pay to tho Receiver of Land I Revenue six months’ rent, together with u license fee of £1 Is, and hand to the [Commissioner for Crown Lauds the do [duration proscribed by the Act, duly i signed before a Justice of the Peace. Plans may be seen, and full particulars as to the terms and conditions of the lease and renewals of the same, may be obtained at the Crown Lands Office, Christchurch. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. (Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 20tb, 1880. —N ora.—Tho Waste Lauds Board will probably decide, in accordance with the Ib’olicitor-Geueial’s opinion, not to relax under section 201 of the Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of tho holders of Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore not bo eligibl to bid at tho auction. 6 12



A. Harrison. Aitred Harrison, ADOTIONEKtt, STOCK AND e.STATh AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp, —Horses, Cattle, Figs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR Tl L E D.F, Plough, by Bold and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Tbree-leai Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Oart 1 Spring Oart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone , übeap. Onii Hut on wheels; naw; uhaap ALFRBD~HABRISONi



Business ,'Jotlces PBLIO TRUST, OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS, 1. Tho Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. Tha Executorship of tho Wilis of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee I their executor, and thus avoid the nocoasiry which otherwise would exist In commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of nil kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the i rusts oi which are definitely set forth in the deed creating tho Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES.



; 1. The Public Trustee in hia corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided. , 2. All proposed in vestments »ro considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Oolonv is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shern by the followin'; figures : CASH RECEIPTS, 1880 £41,813 1881 £68,262 1882 £71,319 1883 £90,119 1884 £116,136 1885 £195,000 ' j Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALbX. LEA V, Doc. 5, 1885. 1 7 1 noal ent at Christchurch.



QOMPULSORY OLEVRiiG l-A L K OF MIM } Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots A. C. PRICHARD <®”MUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY The whole of Ids New Stock must be turned into Cash fen thwith, and to do this with certainly and dispatch ordinary trade profits will be 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, reduced from J-ds Superior Costume Cloth-, Sj£d, reduced from kj Good Ilotnespnn, 7 b<d reduced from 11 Gd Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from is lid Heavy Grev Blankets, 5s nd per pair, re duced from Ss 1 id Heavy White Blankets, 7s fid] per pair, re duced from ns 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s nd, former price 6s ltd Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s fid Wide French Merinos, is ml, former price 2s gtl Large White Quilts, 3s nd former price 5s 6d Scotch Fingering Yarn, is lid, former piice 2s 9d Heavy Twill Sheeting, d, reduced from IS 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, is qJ, reduced from 2s lid Unbleached Swanskin, reduced from is Linen Table Damask, reduced from Is 2d Flax Shirting, 3J-id, reduced fiOm 6d Good White Flannel, Bj£d, formet price 11 J<d Ladies’Trimmed Hats, 2s I id, former price ,5 s Ladies' Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 , former price 103 fid Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre 2s 3d, former price, 3s lid Ladies* Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, former price 2s lid Heavy rlax Sheeting, 4/20. reduced from i Large Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s fid, reduced from 6s gd j Heavy Blue Serge, 10'Ad reduced from is 3d CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s fid, wonderfully ; cheap Men’s Trousersand vests from 12s fid, worth 20s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, from 6s lid, former price, los 6J Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, Ss nd reduced from 12s fid Men’ Warm Overcoats, 17s fid, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, is Sd, grand value Men’s Lambswool Sox, Sj<d per pair, formei price, 1 s , Men's Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from Ss fid ' Best cjuantity |Colored Moles, fis gd, worth Ss 61 ! Men’s Tweed T its, is fid, wonderfully cheap Men’s Wh t uiris, 3s 61, former price 5s fid Men’s K '-da Shirts, 3s fid, reduced from 4s 1 • ! 1 SOOTS. BOOTS. A cho’cc Asso ' nciit of Men’s, Women’s and Children' : ooU at fabulously Low Prices Men's Heavy I'.'ggei Waterlights, 12s lid, worth i 7.- od Men’s Heavy Shooteis, 9s J, woilh 123 fid THIS IS A GENUINE SVLE COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND EN E D UP, A manufacturer's stock OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE, (5a to 12b Od, NOW SOLD AT ia Gd, la lid, 2s Od, and ’is tid.



ANDREW ORR m h E PREMIER COLONIAL COM PA N ANTERBUFY BRANCH, /{'ws/fo 'S': H&r* im ssm: 5^ *s m ft i sas Capital 00 .STABS 1? 11 ED !859 £• FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RA TES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON j g|T AT I QUERY, ACCOUNT, AND LBTTjEB BO KS The Undersigned Das 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|wltb despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a iarjje assortment to select from, Budge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least possible danger. H. 81. - JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 z



TO MEET THETiMKS. AN English HURRAY^ PILVIOK LI-;VKR W.\ T (.! H. wuh :.i -teel ALB3S.IT for i>.'J {Wakkanieb UK & B. MUKBaY, Bast Street, BEGS to anoounce that he has just oiveda choice assortment of watches am. tewollory direct from London, and % now oAorlng Strong English Silver Levei Huiitlui’ Watches capped and jcrrcllcd, fUL gold balance and very heavy cases for Lii lbs, exceptionally c<hhl value, Also stock a magnificent assortment of watcher and clocks of every disurlpllou, and at prices If suit all coolers. In jet goods on. tn every class of gola and silver .Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest pattei [ and designs at very moderate prices. all .ds Sosd Guarani,<d Re,,,,, ented with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY EAST PTRBBT, ASHBURTON



On* and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF furnishing AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your Inspection. *6-5; 4 692



[A Oaiox] R. M. Cuthberfcson, barrister and solicitor. 'Jfficks— H AVELOCK 3,T Ri£ E T (lately occnpled by Mr Branson). 287



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 Hiell 20,000 VU.nJ orders to fo!fi*, Wg -VP. iS J-'UUCHAaEKS Of -0,000 H ;CKOF Prints WEBAT. F.t nnmrdirPo delivery. Highest prick gives]



[ BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL? Notice ia hereby given that WILLS PETEK and COX STS EAST will bo closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST P.KLT for WHEEL TRAFFIC anti! further not oe. The p'lbiic are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and R. .ad wav a of the South East Beli, after dark, on account < f material d-. penned and other obfctrac tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. PO'.'KS AMD SON, Borough Engineers. i April 27th, JBB6. 4 631



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods



FRIEDLANDER BROS. Thos. Bollock. ['O LET—Commodious Grain Store la West attest, T. BULLOCK, TO LET—4-Roomed House at Tlnirald <J Uit iily situated Apply to T Bt LL r 'OK. jMOR ■ ‘.UE, •> iarge s z-,d "ohifi 5 ; L O L, aur.abie tfwm or 1. ■•Uj.L ; CK. S '* ELT—4 Kuoiaed House facing *- Moults lioad, not far from the Prea ptorian Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK.



S? O fi SAL E — McCormick’s 'xwiae Jj Binder. TO L r.T —tOvo-coomed House,cente • situated in Harnett street, opp the Mail office.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. f|VO I -EL’—Alleutou House, containing i_ nine rooms. Also, stable, etc,, and acou-. 10 acres iaud, situated near the racecourse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. :- K SALE 2 Sections at T. BULLOCK T. BULLOCK.



NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO TDK WRONG SHOP.



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANP MANUFACTURERS.



T > LFT, unii! .September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T, B Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. f | •*-> LET, at a low rental, CO IT AGE, ? facing Graham's road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Possession after June d. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK. IT'OR —Building Site, near the A- _ Pollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Read, contain ing 1 cere 2G perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMER!? WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Lino of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition -aES;



—T.S. 197 and part 19 0 —(adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eignt zoomed bonao and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BOLLOCK JAM au'honaed to Sell Town Section 447, Burnett street, with Cottage thereon, being two sec'ions from the old 1 crouch Council Chambers, for the sum d Ll5O ; L 125 can remain on Mortgage, M 6 per cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakauui road and Wills street 708, Wills street OS!), Havelock street 7-15, Peter street 74 0. do 822, (.'ox street SIS, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stree 48, Kennode 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, witli buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings ICM.9 do do 158. Wills street 5 9, .part), Peter street PO. Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker street SOS, Cos street, with building 313, Aitken street 3 4 do



COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hanroto, G M. Tucker, and VVakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All birds of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., 5 4* w. H. COLLINS. P' v naeoi



486, coiner William and Havelocs street* 001, Cameron street 1777, corner Cox and William street* 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Oox street 00G, Peter street ot'7 do 548, Cox street, with building* 310, corner H avelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 70u, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418. Jloora street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 180 Cameron street 860, Grey sfeot i>27, Peter street IC4I, Wills street 177 (cart), Burnett sheet 318, Havelock street For particulars, price* to E VIS ED LIST of PKOPKhTlica i For Sale and to Let, etc. 092 do 723, Wills stre&i 724 do .LOOK.



fJIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all Its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of lilting to a certainty. But la these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it Is this ; to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.sama ptlcejas toady made goods so that everyone may euioy the luiuryof a I ’Miry,or Km Sell, at the lowest possible espouse. If gives us much pleasure <e lob rn. our friend* and the public genet ally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class stylo, at the following prices: £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... d 0 0 Getter quality 3 10 t) Good honest Ashburton or Kai spot Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be e-is noted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of A ora mo and Winter Tweeds snd Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. 1 TAILORS a STD OLD - HIEKS 1 ASHBURTON.



SUBURBAN. Lot H>, North-west Town Belt, cun- Ukdng 1 Acre, capita] site lor private residence Lois 94, 95, '96, fronting the Wakano road, good site for a hoaae Lota 62, 66, corner of Wakanol road i and Town Bolt L-t 22, wnUloUig i=acre, with hr*. : rn< ‘ixul boijß' l , Alford Forest road I L' i-i 12, 12, it, 63, 62, together wit I Iviuay, A ilonton, near the Woolle* ; Factt.Ty | TIN WALD, j bot 43, fenced and planted, with three, roomed house thereon Lots 266, 359, 360 TO LET tflaokamlth’s shop, together v dwelling-house, in Peter street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Shop and dwelllngdn Moore street 12a 6d per week— oommcdlona oardi I house t*' Jot at the above rental IT OELLANEODS • ! FOS«SALE. j ng 0»m, new ! Ploughs, harrows ! t ecod-hand Drays j Thomas DuilocA, 1 A ROADS, ASHBURTON ~