DECAYING LIKE ROTTEN SHEEP rom violation of the laws of health and temperacca, and of morality ; aided down h 1 with accelerated velocity, to oar shame bo it said, by the vices of civilisation. W hat the state of affairs mast have been may be imagined from the remark of a twR live cn heating of the disaster, who had , °t long ago attended a Maori gathering B * n the lake country. He said they were P° tsessed of the wickedness of the cities the plains, and an angry God had given tb em the fate of Sodom a. 1 Gomorrah A mong thoso lost, however, were some whom I knew as fine specimens of the Maori race as ever breathed. Mr McCansland, of Roto-iti, reports that three SHOCKS OF EARTHQUAKE took place last night—the first at mid night, the heaviest yet experienced. Tele phone communication has been established between Rotorua and Rotoitl. Intelli gence has jnst been received from Oroko roeoko of the geysers becoming more active, and new ones springing up in the immediate vicinity. The Natives are all clearing out. It has all along been antici pated that volcanic eruption would ex tend In that direction, as it is one of a vol- 1 canic system, and the samaclass of country j presenting similar features to that around j Rotomahana Lake. A sharp shock of eart h- ‘ quake has jast been experienced. *

PARLIAMENTARY.

HaiLEGISLATIVL COUNCIL. Thursday, June 17. The Council met at 2.30 p m. PETITION. Mr Mecziea presented a petition from Presbyterians in favor of reading the Bible In schools. THE ROYAL .IDKXLEE. Major Baillie presented a report of the Joint Committee relating to congratulating the Queen on the annivereaiy of her accession to the throne. The motion was agreed to.

HILLS. Several Bills were advanced a stage and the Council adjourned. HOUSE OER EPR h, Sills' T ATI VES .

Thursday" Juno 17. The House mot at 2 30 p.m. THE ROY'AL .lURILEE. Mr Macandrew brought up the report of the Joint Committee of both Houses embodying an address to Her Majesty on the occasion of the Queen’s Jubilee. He said he had been asked to move the adoption of tho report without the usual notice, and he thought, under the ex ceptional of the case, It would be decorous of tho House to adopt it. He hoped that everyone there would strive to' cherish this sentiment of loyalty, and send it dowc to their children and children’s children. Sir R. Stout seconded the adoption of • the report. Mr Macandrew thm m ved that the substance ot tho address to cab ed homo. The address, he said, was to be in book form.

Sir G. Grey said this was an extrs ordinaty occasion, and suggested that the address should be signed by every member of both Houses. Mr Macandrew said that was certainty intended. li was then decided that the address should be cabled home to her Majesty.

EVENING SITTING. The House resumed at 7- 30 p. m. HILLS

Several Bills were advanced a stage. THE BREACH OF PRIVILEGE CASE Sir R. Stout aakid Mr Seddon to with draw his motion with reference to the breach c£ privilege. Ho said he did not consider the apology published by the “Press” was any apology at all, but he did not think the House should taka any further steps in the matter. Ho believed it would be taken up in another place, and steps taken to obtain tho name of the writer of the paragiaph. Tho motion was then withdrawn. LICENSING COMMITTEES Mr Steward moved the second reading of the Licening Committees Election Bill He said one of the many princip'es of the Bill was that elections shoo’d be thrown open to all adults of both sexes who had resided in the district for six months. The other was that electlonr should be tri ennial instead of annual. He thought that extending the franchise in his Bill to women wai a beneficent proposal, and would work exceedingly well. He thought it was a reasonable proposition, which should meet with the approval of .the House. As to tho other provision, he thought on the score of economy alone it should be adopted. He was creditably Informed that tho licensing elections at present cost from £7OOO to £IO,OOO a year, and his proposal would diminish the numbers of elections, and so decrease their cost. This was a step in the direc tion of economy which he thought, would commend the Bill to the favorable attention of the House. Mr Fergus moved that the Bill be read a second time that day six months. Mr Hobbs strongly approved of the proposal for triennial elections, and also for extending ths franchise to women. Sit P. Stout thoroughly agreed with that part of the Bill giving the franchise to women, and he hoped the time would come when that power would be given. He said Mr Steward deserved every ciedit for bringing the Bill forward, bat I he thought that under the present circumstances he would do well to with draw it. . Mr Fulton approved of the principle of the franchise being given to women. He they should pass the second reading of the Bill, so as to Etficm the principle and then let tho Government deal with it. Major Atkinson agreed with the Pre mier as the insdvisibility of attempt ng to pass the Bill through the House at present He would, however, vote for the second reading )f the mover was prepared to withdraw it afterwards If not, ho should vote for tho amendment. He thoroughly approved of the proposal for extending the franchise to women. Mr Steward said he would be content with the second reading, so ai to affirm the principle, on the understanding that the Government next sessaoa would bring In a BUI on the question. Mr Seddon said he for one was not going to hand over the franchise to women. He held that the good and sensible women did not want that power. The motion for the second reading was lost by 39 to 25 THE LAND ACT. Mr Pyke moved tho second reading of 1 the Land Act Remcdie’s BilL The motion was lost by -15 to I<V employment of females bill. On the motion for the committal of the Employment of Females and Others Act Amendment Bill, Mr Levestam moved—“ That the Bill be committed that day six months.” The motion for committal of the Bill was carried by 42 to 14. SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE.

On the motion for committal of the Small Birds Nuisance Act Amendment Bill, Mr Guinness moved—“ That the Bill be committed that day six months.” He protested against this proposal to scatter poison on the road* of the colony. Mr Rolleston hoped the Bill would be committed, as it was a very important question, which was required to be dealt with. Messrs Walker and Cowan also opposed the amendment, and hoped the Bill would pass. After further discussion the motion for committal was carried by 48 to 15. IN COMMITTEE.

Tiie House went into Committee on Bills, and rose at 1.16 a.u.

THE PETREL AFFAIR.

Charge of Murder.

Auckland, June 18

Captain Reid, Foley, mate, and Men doza. second mate, of the Petrel, arrived in custody this morning, and were lodged in the lock-up. They appeared at the Police Court in answer to an information charging them with murder on the high seas. On the application of the police the prisoners were remanded till hriday. They were removed to gaol. Before and after their appearance at Court the. prisoners were hooted by a crowd of over four hundred, and cries of “ Lynch them” were uttered.

ADDRESS TO THE QUEEN.

Wellington, June 17 The Joint Jubilee Committee of both Houses recommended that the following Address be adopted and signed by the respective speakers and members of both Houses of Parliament : “ Most Gracious Sovereign, —Wo, the members of both Houses of the Legislature of New Zealand in Parliament assembled, humbly desire to bo permitted to convoy to your Majesty our warmest and most respectful congratulations on the occasion of the Jubilee of your Majesty’s disting uished ond illustrious accession. We do so under a deep feeling of gratitude to Almighty God for having so long spared jour Majesty to be the instrument of so much good to the vast Empire over which your Majesty has been called upon to reign. We‘believe that in no part of the Empire is there a warmer feeling of loyalty than in this colony, and we ven ture to hope your Majesty may be gra ciously pleased to accept this assurance of the devoted and dutiful attachment of the people of New Zealand.”

THE COLONIAL EXHIBITION.

Banquet to the Commissioners'

[reuter’s telegrams— copyright. 1 London, June 10,

A banquet was given to-night by St George’s Club to the Colonial Agents- General, and the various Executive Commissidnei s to the Colonial and Indian Exhibition. Sir Cunliffe Owen presided, and took occasion to express the general regret felt at the death of Sir Alexander Stuart. Mr Berry res ponding to the toast of the Executive Commissioners, said he rejoiced in the growing disposition of the Moth r Country to value her colonies. He considered the exhibition now open represented the Federation of Empire. In alluding to the New Hebrides ques tion he urged that the Imperial Govern ment should protect the interests of the colonies in regard to those islands. Mr Manning concurred with Mr Berry, and said that the colonies are educating the Imperial Parliament and Government to the value of Imperial unity. Sir A. Blythe expressed the opinion that the colonies would help England if she trusted them. Mr Garrick said the present Exhibition was the pride of the Empire, and he hoped a permanent Colonial Museum would be formed in London to continue the good work done by the Exhibition. The banquet was most successful, and the proceedings passed off with tclat.

THE ENGLISH ELECTIONS.

• • -- -■*>- ■ The Portsmouth Seat. [rEUTEh’s TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT. ] London, June 16. Sir Samuel Wilson has announced his intention to contest Portsmouth at the general elections to the House of Commons.

POLITICAL.

The&Qovfcrnor’s Speech

[recxek’s telegrams— copyright.] Melbourne, June 18,

The Address-in-Reply to the Governor’s Speech has been voted in Parliament.

THE APPROACHING CONTEST

Liberal Platform.

[ R ECTER’s XELEG BAMS —COPYBIG Hi]

London, June 16. The Marquis of Hartingtou has issued an address to the electors of the Rossen dale division of Lancashire, in which he urges it is necessary Parliament should represent the whole kingdom, and that the powers conferred on subordinate bodies should be delegated and not renounced, the right of control being reserved to Parliament. His Lordship further contends that such bodies should administer justice, by the authority of a responsible Parliament.

POLITICAL.

The Q. 0. M’s Opponent

(rbuier’s ielkokams —OOPVUIOHT.)

London, June 16,

Colonel Walker has been nominated by the Conservative party to contest Midlothian at the general election.

THE MAILS.

Deliveryt

[ksuieb’s TELEGBAM3 —COPYRIGHT.] London, Jane Hi,

The Australian mails from Melbourne of May 4UI were delivered in London to-day via Brindisi.

DEATH.

Sir Alexander Stuart.

[REUTER’S lELEORAMS —COPYBIGHT ] London, June 16,

Sir Alexander Stuart, Ex-Premier of New South Wales, died to-day, aged 6i .

WOOL MARKET.

A Substantial Rise.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT. 1 London, June 16

The third series of colonial wool auctions opened to day before a large attendance of Horae and foreign buyers. The catalogue comprised 12,000 bales, for which good com petition was manifested, chiefly on foreign account. At the close of the sales, scoured wools ruled 3d, greasy fully 2d, and crossbreds }£d per lb higher than at the close of the previous auctions. The present series of sales close on the 29th proximo.

COMMERCIAL.

London, June 15

Consols have declined by and to day are quoted at The market rale of discount has fallen and is now at i}i or 1 below the bank rate. Adelaide wheat ex store remains at 355.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[per press as-ociation ]

School Buildings. Dunedin June 18

The Schools Conference petition the House against the provision of the Local Bodies Borrowing Bill which casts on local bodies the cost of school buildings. Fatal A ccident. iNVE. CAKCULL, June 18.

Peter Brooklyn engaged on the unem ployed section on seaward Bush Hue was struck by a falling (tea and had his spine injured. He was taken to he hospital on Wednesday and died to day. He leaves a widow and 12 children.

THJi ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JDNE 18, 1886



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Sai Jsui'KV, Ti.nn., April 4, 1886. Gents :— 1 was afflicted with serious Kidney and Urinary trouble for twelve year . After trying all the doctors and patent medicines I could hear of, I used two bottles of Hop Hitters and am perfectly cured. I!. V. BOOTH.



Washington, D. C., April 3, 1883. To Ihe Hop /tillers tV. / Sms ; —I write this as a token of (he great appreciation I have for your Biltcis. 1 was altlicted with inflammatory Rheumatism seven years, and no medicine seemed to do me any good until I tried three bottles c f your Hop Bitters, and to my surprise I am as well to-day as ever I was. I hope you may have great success in this great and valu dtle medicine, Anyone wishing to know more about my cure can learn by addressing me. E. M. WILLIAMS, 1103 xbth St. Prosecute the Swindlers ! ! If when yon call for American Hop Bitters {see s;> ecu twig-of flops on the white label and Dr Soule's name blown in the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters, refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper; and i( he has taken ymir money for anythi fD else indict him lor die fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the conviction.



Public Notices. ALL Accounts owing to “ Tho Ash burton Guardian Company ” must be paid at once, or legal proceedings will be taken.— B. Uucjn;>, Arcade Cham* bers, __ RANGITaTA ROAD DISTRICT. "VTOTIOK is given that all Gorse or lij Broom growing on tho public reads must be Cleared from same within three months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno Bth, 1880. 6 100 TINWALD TOWN DISTRICT. ELECTION OF TWO MEMBERS. NOTICE is hereby given that, in ac cordance with tho provisions of tho “Town Districts Act, 1881,'’ and amend ments, and tho “ Tho Regulations of Local Elections Act, 1876,’' AN ELEC TION of two persons to serve as Commis sioners on tho Tinwald Town Board (in the places of Messrs Rnnis and Bickorstall, .resigned), will bo held as under : Nominations in the prescribed form (blank forma obtainable from tho Return ing Officer, Ashburton, or Mr Reid, Tinwald), must bo addressed to tho Returning Olticer and delivered at tho Templar Hall, Tinwald, before 1U o’clock noon on FRIDAY, Juno llotli, 1880. The poll, if necessary, will be taken on SATURDAY, Julyordj between tho hours of 0 a.m. and 0 p.m , at the same place. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Juno 10, 1880'. 0 l. r > T HIS WEEK’S ISSUE OT THE Weekly Press CONTAINS Chromo-litliograpliic Illustrations



or THE VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS, ILLUSTRATING THE PINK PEERAGE, THE WHITE TERRACE, McRAE’S HOTEL AT WAIROA, LAKE ROTOMAIIANA. THE LITHOGRAPHS Are the Most Artistic and the Best Executed ever produced in the Colony. AI,«0 AN EIG HT-PAGE SUPPLEMENT, with a very full, detailed, and connected account of the DREADFUL CATASTROPHE IN NORTH ISLAND. THE Copies mav be had from the Local Agent, E. J. PAUL, Also from the local Booksellers .t Tobacconists Wheat. Wheat. 20.000 SIS SI 20,000 large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF 20.000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT For immediate delivery. Highest price given] FRKKDLANDER BROS.



SHB JRTON BOKOI STREETS 0L( NOTICE is hereby giv Aitkon Sfeots will their junction with the S Belt for wheel Tra Ilia tint Borough Engineers’ Ollici 17th Juno, 188 G. SIXPENNY ENTER! rP.HE First o£ a Sent Entertainments will ST STEPHEN’S SCIB FRIDAY, JUNE 18, at 8 IRISH LOYAL AND UNION. LL PERSONS wi!li n( the above Union—an ai has for its object the m» Integrity of the empire, peril,—are requested b ORANGE H Bur TUESDAY EVENING, i o clock. FOOKS AI Boroui Meetings forming an Ashbu 6 10l OH AS. \V



# & ST. JOHN'S LOOSE, No. 1858, E.C. INSTALLATION HALL will bo bold At tho ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ON THURSDAY, -Mtii JUNE. CuIMUTTKO : Bro. E. O. Crisp j Bro Curtis i( C. C Kooks I R Friedlandor Bro Clias Dawson, Dancing 8.30 p.m. Tickets obtainable from tbo Committee, or from Bro H. M. Jones, East 3 root. •> IB* Tenders. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. rpENDERS are loquirei by Ju’y lat for J- METALUNG about 80 chains of road. For particulars apply to 0. J ” ABLER, Chairman Raogitata Road Board, 107 fIIENDERS aro invited for building ad ditions to the Ashburton Woollen Factory. Flans aud sped locations can bo seen 011 application to the undersigned, to whom tenders aro to be sent not later tbnn THURSDAY, the tTth inst. Tho Directors do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender, R. B11U), Architect 6 150 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD. f RENDERS are invited by the Board of JL Governors of the Ashburton High School for the lease of Reserve No. 1120, near Mr Joseph Hunt’s farm, containing 136 acres, more or leas. The Reserve Is divided into four blocks, aud will be lot for a period of ILiyears. Tenders for tho whole or for separate blocks will be received at the Ashburton County Council cilice, where conditions of lease may be soon, up to 4 p. m. of TUESDAY, June 22nd proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary.



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY (!OLDFIELDS; SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in _T largo or small quantities. Also, a f lar"0 quantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. G 114 TO LET. THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ ated corner Fast and Mooro street, lately occupied by the undersigned as Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can be given on Ist July. FRIED LANDER BROS., 0 Jif, Ashburton. tcTlet. rntlE SIX-ROOMED HOUSE, at pre- X sent occupied by Mr Geo. St. Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) with large detached laundry with good copper. Good orchard, stables, coach house, hay and 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. Terms ex ceedingly reasonable. The above pro perly can bo leased for one or two years. Apply GEORGE JAMESON, <j 102 Merchant. Auctions. UNDER DISTRESS WARRANT. J WELL-BRED Greyhound Slut. Will be sold at T. Bullock’s Arcade on SATURDAY, 10th Juno, 18SG. A. M. PEARSON, 0 IGO Bailiff. GREAT SALE OF UN REDEEMED PLEDGES. 40 ENGLISH LEVFR AND CHRONOGRAPH STOP WATCHES. Without Reserve. • LFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr Salek, Pawnbroker, will sell by auction, at Ms Rooms ou SATURDAY, JUNE ID, 188 G, Ladies’ and Gents’ Gold and Silver Hunting English Levers and Chronograph Stop Watches, by Rotherham, Bennett, and other makers, being the best lino of Watches ever offered ; Rings, Studs, Chains, Clocks, Jewellery of all kinds, Violins, Portmanteaus, and a quantity of Sundries. * No reserve. Sale punctually at 2 o’clock, ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer.



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 Xieid and Gray Chaffcnttor Three-leat Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. One Hut on wheels; now; cheap ALFRED HARRISON,



Business Notices 7,' p blYc tav, st . office of new Zealand *■ ITS OBJECTS. 1. Tlio Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee thoir executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist In commit tiix' thoir friends ! o the responsibilities involved by such positions. °3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, includir g Mirrlage Settle menta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely Mt (OV -h in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in hia corporate capacity never dies, never loaves 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 investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placecMn the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. CASH RECEIPTS. 1880 £41,813 1885 £195,000 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, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Q O MPULBOBY CLEARING S ALE CF WIME Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots



A. C. PRICHARD SgTMUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY The whole of his New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainty 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 f ids ■ Heavy Flax Sheeting, reduced from Superior Costume Cloths B><d,reduced from 19 ■ Large Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s 6d, reduced Good Ilomespnn, 7reduced from n‘Ad I fioni 6s Q(1 Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from Heavy Blue Serge, W)4d reduced from is 3d is 1 lei CLOTHING. Heavy Grey Blankets, 5s lid per pair, ic- Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s 6J, wonderfully duced from 8s ud Heavy White Blankets, 7 s 6d per pair, re duced from 11s 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s lid, former price 6s lid Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Erench Merinos, is I id, former price 2s gd Large White Quilts, 3s ud former price 5s 6d cheap Men’s Trousersand vests from 12s 6d, worth 20s Men’s Heavy Iweed Trousers, from 6s I id, former price, 103 6d Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s 11 d reduced from 12s 6d Men’- Warm Overcoats, 17s 6d, marvellously cheap Scotch Fingering Vain, is ud, former price Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, Is Bd, grand valu« 2s y ( [ ; Men’s Lambswool Sox, B}4d per pair, formei Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from • price, is Is 2( j . Men s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce Ladies’Umbrellas, is gd, reduced from 2s lid | from 5s 6d Unbleached Swanskin, 7;<«1, reduced from is i kesl quantity Colored Moles, 6s gd, worth Linen Table Damask, g'A, reduced from is 2d , Ss 6d Flax Shirting, 3J<d, reduced fiomfid Men’s Iweed 1 Ms, is 6d, wonderfully cheap Good White FI amid, former price 11 Gd Men’s Wh t inns, 3s 6:1, former price 5s 6d ■ ■ Mens K' 'ta Shirts, 3s 6d, reduced from former price l adies’Trimmed Hats, 2S 1 id, former price 5 s 6d Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 10s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre 2S 3d, former price, 3s lid Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, former price 2s 1 id 4 s 1 : • I to >T BOOTS. A choice Assort 'cut of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s I . ols at fabulously Low Prices Men’s Heavy Urged Watertights, I2s lid, worth 1 7 s 6d Men’s Heavy Shooters, gs d, woith 12s 6d THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND ’ E D UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF LADIES’ HATH, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plusli Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEWJGOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE, 03 to 12b 01, NOW SOLD AT Is Od, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3s Od. ANDREW ORR



H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N SANTERBURY BRANCH. .. • A 9 rk a r\ uJ m -«* - r t a. isr 3 7Z& U Capital t lOOO.noi STAB!. 15 "ED i 059. AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON, S TATIONBRY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO K The Undersigned has 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 m Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month 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



TO VI 1/ E ET THETIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER WA T O B. With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 S Warranted (yk R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he haa juat eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, fith gold balance and very heavy oases for L 3 IBs, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discriptlon, 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 exe outed with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates, ROBERT MUR RAY EAS STREET, ASHBURTON



Thus. Bollock. June It). —Special Entry, —Mr T. Bullock has ie iv, d in u' stiuctions to sell by Public Auc I ... at the Arcade, on Saturday, June I‘Jtl . • own caddie Horse, 0 years old ; gota. j i toper Sa*e at 1245. T. BULI/ . IC, , G 15G Auctioneer. i, SALE—A well built IL Ctuf.— Apply to G 142 T. BULi CK TO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Lavage, 7 painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain S tore in West street. T. BULLOCK. r|JO LET—4-Rootned House at Lmwald Genially situated- Apply to T. BULL !C. lAOR SALE, a large-sized CL'AFF ! CUTTER, suitable for &: m or ; horse-power, T. BULI, CK. fpO LET—4 Roomed House tV.cing Moore Road, not far from th; Pres byterian Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK. !J 1 . 0 R SAL E—McCormick’ Binder T. BULI a i ..me T IO MST— . _ sltMtfli in Burnett street, * the Mail ofioj.—Apply to T. BULL; mo LET—AUenton House, com Ling JL nine rooms. Also, stable, etc . and about 10 acres land, situated um. 1 the racecourse. Apply to T. BULL* CK. TO LET, until September Ist, 18 7, the paddock corner of East Belt, , rt of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied i-y T. B Lester. For particulars apply t T. BULLOCK. f|lo LET, at a low rental, COT'i J. L _|_ facing Graham’s road, at -.?< nt occupied by Mr F. Love. Pc?,-’ j Cor after Juno 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULL< ' - jpoll SALE —Building Site, n ,1 o . Wollen Factory, being I *l3 fronting the Alford Forest Road, c ■ ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by Instalments T. BOLLn



Orr and Alcorn, > EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturera A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK 3 OF 3 FURNISHING ■ and domestic ironmongery, And Respectfully invite your [ Inspedion. "IS^ 1 4 692 [A OAttn.] E. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Officss—H A YELOCK S.TREET {lately occupied by Mr Branaon), _287 SHBURTuN BO ROUG Jtl oO UN OIL. Notice is hereby given that WILLS I PETER and COX STS EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until farther 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. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1 886. 4 631



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ol New Drapery Goods TS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONO SHOP. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, GOAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS.



Foil EALIi—T.S. 197 and p r (adjoining Mr J. Ward'.-) eight zoomed house and etc i prepared to accept a very low r r t ihis eligible property. T. BULK I AM authorised to Sell Town 447, Burnett street, with ( thereon, being two sec*lons from i Porough Council Chambers, for th of Ll5O ; L 125 can remain on Mo; ■ at 8 per cent, balance by instalmo T. BULLO TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is o acre, E.s. 33345, about 93 (with a purchasing clause), one in!!, the Hinds Railway Station. Farina others are invited to inspect this £cc For full particulars apply to T. BOLLO Town Sections 808, SALE. 711, Wakannl road and Wills sire . 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 743, Peter street 746, do 822. Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken stro 3240, corner William and Kermode ; 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker siren 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with baildin 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker at:. 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocs a 691, Cameron street 692 do 723. Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William strcc 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with bnilain 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass siren ; 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter str. 011, corner Walker and Cox strcc 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, ap: T BULL



TO STATION HOLDERS & FARMERS? WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Beat Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G M. Tucker, and Wakatlpn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All klrda of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection Invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS, W. H. COLLINS, 5 47 h» vnager IrjVijS 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 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 Pekfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



Revised list of pboivutibs For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town I' .on talcing 1 acre, capital t. . .‘or private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the ’ ■ v.ma road, good site for a hou Lois 62. 63, corner of Wak..; . :oad and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-acre, v Svo roomed hones, Alford For lead Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, tog* - w house, Allentou, near the \Vcoile» Factory TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, ’ i: three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, toget! r w dwelling-house, In Peter . . t Shop and boarding-house in V- ;gle Shop and dwelling In Moore s.-■.*; L2s 6d per week—commodious .v.rdt * bouse to let at the above r. ;.ud M.' CBLLANBOUS: FOB SALK.] Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drays Thoio&s Bulk s, ABOADK, ASBBUBTDN



It gives us much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ e d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ~.3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits ... 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, or lore at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON.