THE RICKARDS-RAYNOR COMPANY.

There was a crowded house at the Odd fellow’s Hall last evening on the occasion of the appearance of the Ivickards-llaynor Com pany. The bill of fare comprised what was described in the programme as “ (lie original, comical, musical absurdity, Bric-a-Brac.” The characters, of which there was a host, were sustained by Messrs Harry llickards, Harry and Chas. llaynor, Crcmar, Phillips, and Misses Kate Leete, Nellie Wilson and Ada Juneen. The piece went well from start to finish, and was provocative of the most intenke amusement among the audience. The llay nor Bros, and Mr Harry llickards were par ticularly good in their respective characters, and we must not omit to mention Mr Edgar Austin, the “ lightning artist,” who in an in credibly short space of time produced sketches of well-known personages of the present day. The company will appear again this evening, when the comedy of “ Spoons ” by Mr Garnet Walsh will be presented, and judging by last night’s success, we have no hesitation in pre dicting another crowded house.

THE SYDENHAM ELECTION.

CHBISTCHUI CH, May 12

Mr R. M. Taylor has been elected M.H.R. for Sydenham. The numbers polled were : R. Taylor 443 J. L. Scott... ... ... 411 S. P. Andrews ... ... 233 S. J. Jolly « Mr Taylor has not avowed himself a supporter of any party, but has said ho will support the Government in securing the construction of the West Coast Railway.

THE RABBIT NUISANCE.

CHRISTCHURCH, May 12.

At an influentially attended meeting of the Wool Growers here to-day, there appeared to be a general opinion that no time should be lost in fencing the rabbits, which are said to be swarming in the Amuri district, out of Canterbury. Pending the passing of a Bill Babbit Boards to levy rates, many of those present expressed their willingness to establish a fund for the purpose. It was estimated that the amount thus represented in the room would be about LBOO.

THE ASHiiUKTON GDAKmAJN, I’HDRSDAY, MAS 13, 1886.



mil rc A'MIIUMVi'ON \V( 101,1. KN i MAN I ! FACT U KIN<! COMPANY, LIMITED, Is prepared to receive, a limited sum of MONEY ON DKP-.'SIT at tlio following rates of interest:



.4 te'eg'amfr m Pekin says that con siderable uneasiness is manif> stod tl e o by the Chinese, in consequence of the in trigues of Russian agents onyaL'e 1 in ex citing discontent among the Mohammedan population In Kuldio. It is reported (says Truth) that after having retired on his pension. Sir Hercules Robinson intends to live in Now Zealand, a colony of which he was once Governor, and for which he has always had a great liking.



WANTED to Poll-First-class quiet Cow, to calve in a mouth. Apply, S. W. Alcorn. A ❖ QT JOHN’S LODGE, No. 185 S, E.C. The Eegular MONTHLY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, on THURSDAY, 13th inst., at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the W.M. JOHN CURTIS, M 10 Hon. Secretary



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. The new goods for the WINTER SEASON AKE NOW OPENED OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE T<»WN, And the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys’ Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk Overcoats, W aterproof Coats and Leggings in great variety Hats, comprising - every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-War Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags.



The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments, N.Z. CLOTHING FACTOR If, East Street, ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY COMPANY, LIMITED. IN LIQUIDATION. TENDERS are invited for the PUR CHASE of the PROPERTY and PLANT of the above Company. Lot I—consisting of 10 acres of Free hold, situate at Flemington, with Buildings, Plant, and all neces sary appurtenances. Lot 2—200 Bacon Pigs, grain fed, average weights about 140Ibs 30 Bacon Pigs, grain fed, average weights about 2001 ba 80 Porkers, average weights about OOlbs. Breeding Sows and Wcancrs. Tenders to cl6sc on May 22. JOSHUA TUCKER, OQicial Liquidator.



Al call, 4A per cent. If deposited for tlireo months, o per . cent., for six months s], and for twelvemonths bA percent. ALFRED BUNTING, Secretaiy. T7IOU CASH.— White Sii<»ar, 2.\d ; I' Wliite Crystal, ild ; Sperm Candles, dd ; Liugiish, 4d ; best Lobsters, (hi ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per do/,. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sap;o, 2Jd; Tapioca, 2Ad; Catting Salmon, ■Sd ; Venus Nailrud, ds lid ; Groats, bd.— J. McGr.Eoon, Tailored Street.



AN ALARMING DISEASE AFELLG.T ING A NUMEROUS GLASS.



THE disease commences with a slight derangement of the stomach, but, if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the alllietod drags out a miserable existance until death gives relief from suffering The disease is often mistaken for other complaints ; but if the reader will ask himself the following questions, he will bo able to determine vvh thor ho himself is one of the alllicted : —Have I distress, pain, or diflicnlty in breathing after eating ? Is there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness? Have the eyes a yellow tinge? Does a thick, sticky, mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accom panied by a disagreeable taste? Is the tongue coated ? Is there pain in the sides and back ? Is there a fulness about the right side as if the liver were enlarging ? Is there costiveness I Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontial position ? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly coloured, with a deposit after standing ? Docs food ferment soon after eating, accompanied by flatulence or a belchmg of gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation of the heart? These various symptoms may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer in turn as the dreadful disease progresses, if the case be one of long standing, there



will be a dry, backing cough, attended after a time by expectoration. In very advanced stages the skin assumes a dirty brownish appearance, and tbe hands and feet are covered by a cold sticky, perspir ation. As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pains appear, and the usual treatment proves entirely unavailing against this latter agonising disorder. It is most imporlan that the disease should bo promptly and properly treated in its first stages, when a little medicine will effect a euro, and even when it has obtained a strong bold the correct remedy should bo persevered in until every vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite lias returned, and the digestive organs restored to a healthy condition. The surest and most effectual remedy for this distressing com plaint is “ fcioigel’s Curative Syrup,”' a vegetable preparation sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White, Limited 17, Farringdoti Load, London, E.C. This syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system.



Market Place, Pocklington, York, October 2nd, 1882. Sir, —Being a sufferer for years from dyspepsia in all its worst forms, and after spending pounds in medicines, I was at last persuaded to try Mother Seigel’s Cura tive Syrup, and am thankful to say have derived more benefit from it than any other medicine I ever took, and would advise any one .suffering from the same complaint to give it a trial, the results they would soon find out for themselves. If you like to make use of this testimonial you are quite at liberty to do so. Yours respectfully, (Signed) It. Turner. SeigeFs Operating Pills are the best family physic that has ever been dis covered. They cleanse tbo bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costivcncss.



St. Mary-strcct, Peterborough. November 29th, 1881 Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to in form you of the beuctit 1 have received from Scigel’s Syrup. 1 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 feci quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Ilrent.



Mr A. J. While. Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. 1(5, 1882. Mr A. J. White.—Dear Sir, —1 was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Scigcl’s Syrup a trial, winch I did. I am now happy to state that it has restored mo to complete health.—l remain, yours respectful^ 7 , (Signed) John 11. Lightfoot. loth August, 1883. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry IHllier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, in forms mo that ho suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctors’ medicine without thosligidest benefit, and declares Mother Seigol's Syrup which ho got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr White. Chemist, Caine. September Bth, ISB3. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigcl h 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.” 1 always recommend it with conlidcneo. tion, linds that Mother Seigol’s Pills aro the only Pills which suit Ins complaint. All other Pills cau.so a reaction, which is very annoying. Mother Seigol’s Pills do not leave a bad after-effect. I have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother Seigol’s medicines, which are no sham If this letter is of any service you can publish it. Yours very truly, (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White, Esq.



Tenders wanted months for SUP NEWCASTLE COAL unscreened) at per tor, ar WOOD (stating' whether otherwise) at per cord, to h Borough School as required Tenders to be addressed signed by SATURDAY, 15 noon. J. C. DUN Chairman, Ashbi Commit! ASHBURTON COUNTi MOUNT SOMERS, S WHEATSTONE, ANL WATER RACES. WATER will bo'SB FOUR DAiS fr< during which time occupiei to thoroughly overhaul W By order. WILLIAM



15th August, 1883. Dear Sir,—l write to tell you that Mr, Henry Hiliier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, informs me that lie suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit and declares Mother Scigcl’s Syrup which lie got from mo has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr, White Chemist,Galno Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, To Mr A. J. White. Morthyr Tydvil. Preston, Sept. ‘2lst, 1883. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Pills aro still very popular with my customers, many saying they aro 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 h «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 Seigcl’a Syrup, the demand is s bo constant and the satisfaction so great. 11 am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Jiowker. To A. J. White, Eticj.



WE HAVE FOP SA n - ( 111 / DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WiIARE A 1 WO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE JLZA, N EATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large piro.



v-oryttilug ot Iho 800 l Quality and make ,nd at the Jfmoat i’ricua. Vi stem. Cox & Co,



Fosclose confinement, waul of ry eq'.n i P dabilr and brain and nerve lire, trust in 11° Pities (American Co.’s). Read Fmov l.ltic —What a truly beautiful world \vc Ito in I Wc can desire no belter "hen in good Ueabh ; but how often do the majorby of people feel Hire giving it up disheartened, dis couraged anti wonied out with disease, when there is no occasion for ibis feeling. Green's August Flower "ill m’ke hem as free from disease as when bom. J 'yspepsia and Liver Complaint arc the direct cause of seventy-live per cent, of such malad es as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costivencss, IVeivous Pros'ration, Di/./.iaess of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, ami other distressing symptoms. Throe doses of August X'lower will prove its wonderful effect. SoM by all Druggists at js 6d. per bottle, Sample bottles, fid. Try it. Hop Bitters.



p EMEM BE R THIS IE YOU ABE SICK. If you are sick, HOi’ HI I 1 ERS will ' surely aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comporatively well, hut feel (he need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you aie made a new being by the use of American Co’s. HOI 1 HITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeqlic, or are suffering from any of the uumerious dis eases of stomach or bowels, it isyouaown fau't if you remain ill, for Am. Co’s HOP HITTERS, are a sovereign remedy in all such c* m plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempt ing Death tins moment, and turn for a cure to American Co.’s HOP HITTERS. If you arc sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find .VHahn in Gilead” in the use of American Co’s HOI’ HITTERS. If you arc a frequenter, or a residemof a miasmatic district, barricade your sys tem against the scourge of—malarial, epidemx, bilious and intermittent fevers —by the use of American Co’s HOP HITTKRS. That poor, bedridden, invalid wile, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles ot American Hop Hitters, costing bulatrille. II you hfve rough, pimply or sallow skin bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, American HOP HITTERS will give for skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short, they cure ALE Dis ease of the Stomach, bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves, Kidnes, eke,, and 1.500 will be paid for case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or inju rious found in them. WILL \OU LET THEM SUFFER? dense, Purify and Enrich the Blood with AMERICAN HOP HITTERS, And you will have no sickness or suffering o doclois’ bills to pay ffifSKK IK TUI-: NAME OK Dlv. SoLTI.E BLOWN N EVERY BOTTLE, IK NOT IT ISCOIS UNTKRFE



Auctions. i l ’. COTTON ia instructed to Bell oi THURSDAY NKXT, At the Commercial Jlotel Yards, ilia well known Hurdle Racehorse BILL ALLAN. Particulars in future advertisement.



TO RACING MEN. BREEDERS AND O I HERS. Ashbur ton iiaces, MAY 13 AND 14, ISS6. iHAVK received inn! ructions from various owners to Sell l.y Public Auction, at the Yards of QUID L’S H OTEL, The following Race Hoi-bos, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yoarliuga, Foals, Hunters, Hacks and Flatness Horses : Princess Royal, by Cassivo'aunus Miss King Rosenoath, by Loolinua—Lacenfeod Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Oassivolatmus —Roscmeath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; took first print) at the Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for neat Thoroughbred colt or filly.



Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all the requisites for a Racing Stable. The above are to be sold literary without reserve. Chcsnut Mare Shepherdess, in foal to Digby Grand Chosnut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black mare Bess, in faal to Hornby Chosnut Colt Foal, by Cheviot—Fusco Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Mare Brown Yearling Gelding, by Hornby— Boss Yearling Filly, by Python—Castaway Ms re Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Blood Royal Mare Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Fusco Throe year old Golding, by Traitor— Sydney Mail Four year old Gelding “ Centurion,” by Tribune Bay Golding “Jasper,” 7yrs, by Default Grey Golding Sultan, by Dexter “ Archduke,” 3yrs. Bay Colt, by King of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that ever trod the turf



In addition to the above are many oilier horses, particulars relating to which will appear in the Catalogue. For conveniences of the residents in the district, Messrs Friedlandor Brothers have kindly consented to receive any further entries that may bo made. Sale to commence each day at 10 .'>o a m. FREDERICK COTTON, 5 GBO Auctioneer. A. Harrison.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONKKrt, STOCK AND ( STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp. —Hornes, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agon* Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL E Foi Sale —Double Furrow Plough by Riod and Gray, nearly now. For Sale —I.ight Spring Carl, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sal a—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Y r oung For Sato—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to be made at Races, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap. FRED Tl A PRISON To Let and For Sale. jjl O ll SALE—McCormick’s Twine ' Binder. T. BULLOCK. SALE 2 Sections at Motlivcn. T. BULLOCK. rpO LET.—Two 3 roomed Cottages, i near the English Church. —Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Public Notice. STORAGE at Tlnwald at lowest current Rates, apply, 4 653 FRIEDLANDER BROS. REWARD —Strayed from Winch more, Bay Thoroughbred Mare, black points. Had on stable rug, canvas cover and leather halter. If returned to Winchmore or Union Bank, above reward will bo paid. 5 606 LOT 7, containing £ acre, opposite the Woollen Factory As this Section was not Sold by Auotion, on Saturday, oilers will be rectivod for it op to Saturday next, May Bth. T. BULLOCK, 0 A U T I O N. Persons in pursuit of Game or other wise TRESPASSING on the Bail field BLtato will be PROSECUTED. 4 563 J- T. FORD.



mo LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present cocupiod by Mr R. Bevan; Apply to T. BULLOCK. rno LET —4-Roomed House at Tinwald •L Contally situated Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Five-roomed Houao,centorally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail, oflice.—Apply to T. BULLOCK, O LET.—Four and Five-roomed I House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JONES. ]7V)R SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres _ adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Kdw.ko G. Wukjht, Windermors. 4 630 MHO DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND j OTHERS To lot, a paddock containing about 38 acres at the corner of Town Bolt oast, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T, B. Lester. Offers will bo received at my oflice up to noon on SATURDAY, May 15th. 5 605 T. BULLOCK. lAOII SALE—Building Silo, near the F Wollen Factory, being Lot 43, fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 aero 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T BULLOCK.



J. Meech HAVING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, la following up hla late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of par ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE! AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE during the next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forget it 1 Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Haarse Mourning Goa* Plumes Velvet Palls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. 0 L E A P 1 In the meantime, FUNERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST & xAN 41 RED STREETS.



Parcels Express. NEW ZjE ALAND EX PRESS COMPANY", Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : ! and at alight increase for heavier weights. ' No extra charge for two or more parcel I .or one consignee if from one consignor I or for parcels charged rate and a hah under the railway tariff if received ir time for goods despatch. ( Receiving offices—Ohristchurc h : Rod ford Row, Dunedin ; 7 Mauso, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on appllca lon to F. MoFARLANK, AegntNew Zealand Express Comp i Ashburton,



ATEN SHEAF (Jilt' FF. Wauled to purchase a few Lous of oaten shoaf Chaff. Apply to in 12 GEORGE JAMESON. WANTED— Washing or work by the day, 3j per day. —Mrs Connolly, Burnett street. m 12 WANTED a Nurse girl.—Apply Mrs Guilds, Cheitsey Hotel. WANTED Known—Owing to the races our Thursday’s sale will take place at 11 o’clock sharp ZOUCU AND M vCPIIEUSON. m 12 m 12



WANTED Known—Several woll-brotl Cows and Springers for aalo. Ap ply to ZOL'Ofl AND MAUPUERbON. m 12 Asliburton liaces. rjjtJE BURGESSES are reqneatod to observe THURSDAY and IRIDAY, May 13th and 14th, as Half-holidaya, from 12 Noon. R. FBIEDLANDER, in 12 Mayor.



• [A Caud.] li. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. 'fTiOE.s —il AVELOCK STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287



[A. Gaud.] MR J. W. WHITE, Barrister, Solicitor, and Notary Public, of the linn ol Messrs While and Go., of Timaru, has commenced practice In Ash burton, and may for the present bo con sulted at Quill’s Hotel, after the arrival of the Express from Timaru on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr White will attend the sittings of the Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on Tuesdays and Fridays, m 12 LOST. LADY’S TAM O'SLIANTER CAP. Finder please return “ MAIL.” OFFICE. fIIFNDERS wanted for RE-FIXING J- roof of slaughterhouse. KlO R. LANCASTER. tvyOTIOE OF APPLICATION FOR a PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. J, GEORUE ROBINSON, of South Rakaia, Hotolkocpur, do hereby give notice that 1 desire to obtain, ana will at the next Licensing M. oting to be holden at South i.akaia on the 3rd day of Juno, ibSti, apply for a certificate authorising the issue ol a Publican s License lor a house situate at fcoulli Bakaia, and known as the t-outh Bakaia Hotel, con taining twenty-throe room, exclusive of those required lor the uao of the lamily. si 10 Dated the bth day of May, iciSO.



Meetiugs. A SLLDUIU’ON COUNTY A club HUNT Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 24m, 188 G. Prices : Concert ■ —3 s, 2s, la ; Dali— Double ticket Ds, ladiea 2a Od 5 094



I HOAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Beach Road, Hinds Rangltata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G. WRIHGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 G 93 NOTICE. i LL ACCOUNTS owing to DR, W. G. BOSS must be PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should be sent In by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Ross’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1, 1880. 5 601 yyE HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE* Nos. 8 and 9, at



leas than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10b to LBS a ton TURNIP * RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS A CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON. COX & CO. 110 BONO PUBLICO P Good people all, both great and email, again I come before you ; and while It’s true there’s little new, 1 hope I shall not j boro yon. Again, this lime, I come in j rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all j may discern, and mark, aud learn they should bo up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (and mine, I won’t deny it), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, just take the hint and try It. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are sure to please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas —they're grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satlfaotion. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MOATE, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Bast Street AhsbuktoN . a eQ O a ijS o *-i rZ ■Sg-go * s.« g ■JiCo « 2 -£ 2 "3 5 5 I - £>o



Public Notices jg AN K HOLIDAY. Pursuant to “The Bank and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882,” THURS DAY, the 13th day of May, 1888, is hereby appointed a SPKCUAL BANK HOLIDAY at the otlic.s of the under mentioned Banka at Ashburton and llakaia ;



Tho Union Bank of Australia, 1 imited. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Oihoer. The Bank of Australasia. JOHN SAWERS. Acting-Inspector The Bank of New Zealand. D. L. MURDOCH, 683 General Manager. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is) hereby given that CAMERON and WILLS STREET EAST will be closed at their junction with tho SOUTH EAST BELT’ for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. Tho public aro also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, Ai'U'BK dakk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on tho drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1880. J 631 fil E. KILWORTH, Architecturu f m and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Cilice;—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Dour, and Cabinet E'actory, Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31



Ashburton and tinwald sheep DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company ia prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OK SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge, GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



A. W. RANDALL HAS ON HiND A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, ' Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS, Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 2 m



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice aaaortmont of crowel wools, silks, filoselle, flossotto, lace, braids, transfer patterns, now designs, crash, oatmoal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger’s baker



John Totty Bogs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and district that ho HAS. TAKEN Those large and commodious Premises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES- Saddle Horses and Buggies always on Hire. 4 506 JOHN TOTTY. Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street. Groat Clearing Sale on account of Stock Taking. In order to reduce our Stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Brush ware, etc., to facilitate Stock Taking, we are now offering Greater Batgaijis in the above lines than any house in Town — for Cash : Candles —per box, at sd, 5Jd, and Gd per lb. Kerosene— from 7a 6d to 10s 6d, English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa —Is 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5s Cd per box. Crockery in largo variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s (id ; and everything else equally as cheap.



Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. YUS AND CO., Gt w# JEaefc Stre t,



Bui i ness Notices. //74/yyys Asyvs£r£/r J?j4ZS4Af A 2 3 8 3&J COLOMBOS CHRISTCHURCH i I .lUAC! HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One doae taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—ls 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch, N-B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482



LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP. A FTER several yeara’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID la now universally admitted to be the beat ever introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, ita undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrtnlessness to those concerned in its nse. Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish mont —or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It is entirely without the ruinous effects invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It is not only non-poiaonoua, but may be used internally for worm in the throat in lambs ; it wll also effectually cure foot-rot, and AS A SPECIFIC FOR SCAB IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL. To those who dip in fnll fleece, this fluid will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting char? -tier, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OK SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 ASHBURTON,



CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. having taken the above » Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggios to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. 1



Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Ge.nxlfmen, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven pounds), has been accepted. Wo forward yon draft at sight for amount, less your de posit of 10 per cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for the Consignors in London P S.—The Goods will be shipped to moirow without fail. It will be seen from the above that we are tho successful tenderers for a Stock value £2,757. The Goods wore shipped to the order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The New Zealand agents of the Consignors in London were empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and offer the same by tender, and our offer, as stated above, has boon accepted at a largo discount.



The Stock, which of course is all fresh and new, consists of Blankets; Flannels, Calicos, Sheetings, a Splendid lot of Dress Goods Clothing from the Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi sery, Gloves, &c., «&c. Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7£d per yard Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7§d Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, la 4£d A Splendid Lot”Broche's, In all colours, 4fd Wincey, worth 10£d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, 6|d Melton Cloth, Is OM, double width English Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10£d Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2a 9d per dozen ?Oin White, Sheetings, lOid 80iu White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4a Colored Quilts, 2s lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s Cd Boys’ Knickor Suits, 4a 9J Men’s Union Tweed Trousars, 4a Gd Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, beat goods 14s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, Ifis Gd Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s Gd Men’s Dux Collars, Id box MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments. In all these Departments Great Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2a lid Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d Ladles’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4a 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3a 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, 1J each Tapestry Carpets, la 6d Felt Carpets, lit yards wide, Is lid China Mattings, white sn i coFu'cl, 1 yard wide, 4Jd ’ Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gid Best Linoleum, 5a lOd, tiill 2 yards wldi Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It la almost unnecessary to mention, as i is well known our prices are below an; other house in town ; that problem wa solved by us three years ago, not by th aid of mathematics, but by simply sellinj at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence oi SATURDAY NEXT, Reserve you money and come and secure the Bargains HAYES & CO, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVIS] DEALERS ou UNIVERSAL PRO VIPB ajroade.



Special Advertisements. FOB Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KASTS Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. CO AG CLINE Cement for Broken Articles, Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stockoort, England ORR & ALCORN’S Sale oi New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Mann fsotursrs A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK or FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite your Inspection. 4 592 rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED- By the aid of mathematical science, and by catefnlly 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 thejaama prlcejas ready made goods so that everyone may the luxury of a Pebfecx Fitt ing Spit, at the lowest possible expense. 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 oar 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 Kai apoi 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 exe cuted for CASH ONLY Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Bound.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which JW* Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! s i We are now landing ex Haoroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatlpu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates, b 7 > All kinds of Builders' Ironmongery, 5 Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, X eto, always in stock. i Inspection invited, r McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. I 4M? W. H, COLLINS,