DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETING AMUSEMENTS Etc. Monday, June 28 Borough Council, at Borough Council Chambers* :>■ 7.30 Friday, Judy 2. Aaaburton County Council—At Council Chambei'3, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Wakanul Road Board—At Road Board office .

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Train Arrive at Ashburton— From Christ ehnrcb and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .! .'p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Titnaru, 10.45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 p.m. (express). From Mount Somora, 10.5 a.m. Trains Leave Ashburton— For Ohnst ohnroh and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Titnaru, 4*45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIA.

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MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows : For Christchurch and North at 6 a. m 10.30 a.m., and 5 p.m., daily. For Chertsey Rakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, »nd Geraldine, at 10 a - m - daily. For Tomuka, at 10 a.u>. and 4.30 p m daily. jCoi Tims.-u and South, at 10 a.m., and 4.30 p.m., daily. For Ore-onstreet, on Woaneadays and turdavs, at 10.45 a*m. For Vv’akmtui, Clgin, Seaview, Seafield, nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and aturdars, at 9.30 a.tn. For vi'ovmt Somers, daily at 4.30 p.m For Mayfield and Kuapaua, on Mon days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. For Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Frl at 10.30 a.m.

Mails arrive at the. Ashburton Post Odioo— From Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 .in., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 i, and 4.35 p.m. daily. , , From Dunedin and intermediate places 5.3 01 n.m. daily. aFrout Temuka and Timaru at 10.40 a. m n? 5 30 p.m daily. From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 AIXU j From Mayfield and Ruapuna, on ed oesdaya and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a.m. daily. From Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Frl days, at 2.30 p.m. , _ From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun, ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1886. The New Hebrides Question.

The debate on the Pacific Islands question, and more particularly that phase of it which relates to the New Hebrides group and the recent action of France therein, will probably be resumed to-morrow evening in both branches of the Legislature and the result will be looked for with consider able interest. Practically the same issues are submitted to both Chambers, though the propositions now before the House are more numerous and various than those as yet before the Council. The position of the question before the House is as follows:—First there are the resolutions of the Pacific Islands Committee, tabled by Sir George Grey, the main feature of which is the re commendation for the appointment of a mixed Commission representing Eng land, France, Germany, and the United States for the management of Pacific Island affairs, in which the interests of the subjects of either Power or the independence and security of the native people are involved, and upon this the amendment of Mr Scobie Mackenzie, worded in identical terms with the motion in the Council of Sir Frederick Whittaker, and which affirms the expediency of withdrawing oppo sition to the acquisition of the New Hebrides by France on condition that the deportation of recidivisms to the Pacific be wholly discontinued, that guarantees be given for the maintenance of civil and religious liberty, and the island of Rapa be made a British possession. Then there is Mr Ormond’s amendment in favor of a policy of non intervention by any European power in the Pacific and the guarantee of the independence of the islands, and Mr Rolleston’s which affirms the confidence of the people of New Zealand in the British Government, and leaves the whole matter in the hands of the Im perial authorities. We have already indicated, in a previous article, our I dissent from Sir George Grey’s proposal [ which we deem wholly impracticable, and there are objections equally valid though less weighty, perhaps, to each of the amendments as yet moved. For it is not to be doubted that there is a very strong opinion prevailing in the colony against the cession of the New Hebrides to France, 'albeit if this should prove to be inevitable then un questionably an effort should be made to make the best of the situation and

to obtain some countervailing advan tage. What, therefore, would be the best possible outcome of the debate

would be the affirmation of resolutions

which would cover the whole ground and provide for all the contingencies of

the case, and we are therefore glad to

see by a Supplementary Order Paper

Just to hand that the Government has at last taken the step which it should

have taken at the very outset and tabled

resolutions which are to be moved by

Sir Julius Vogel, and which, in all pro bability, the House will accept. Shortly

stated, these resolutions or rather

amendments on thejoriginal proposition*

affirm the desirableness of the main*

tenance of the status quo ante as regards

the New Hebrides, that is to say, the

continuance of the agreement foi non-

nterfcrence, but recognise the possi bility of the Imperial policy requiring a withdrawal of England’s opposition to the abrogation of that agreement in favor of France. In this latter event it is asked that all the guarantees demanded by Sir Frederick Whitaker’s resolution, viz, for the cessation of the deportation of criminals, for the maintenance of civil and religious liberty and also the cession of Rapb to Great Britain may be taken and obtained, while the further proviso is added that no opposition shall be offered by France to the future annexation of the Harvey group. This series of resolutions meets the case in either alternative and is, there fore, we imagine, likely to commend itself to the acceptance of the House.

Irrigation

At the request of a large number of subscribers we publish as a supplement to this issue copies of the reports of the Irrigation Committee of the County Council and the County Engineer, and a copy of the map showing the dis tricts it is proposed by the County Council to irrigate. In addition to the particulars appearing in the supplement we are indebeted to Mr W. Baxter, the County Engineer, for the following estimates of cost of the various sections of the scheme

Cost, 2s did an aero. Block No. 2, Winchmoro and Upper Wakanui, 66,000 acres. Connection between Sooth Ashburton and North

The next “ Ingleside” meeting, In oonneo. tion with the Ashburton Caledonian Soeie’y, will take place on Friday, July 28. We are given to understand that several novelties will be introduced.

Wo notice with pleasure that Mr AlexJ Craighead, of this town, has been appointed draughts editor to the “ Canterbury Times.” We congratulate our enterprising eontem* porary upon baring secured the sendees of so able and painstaking a connoisseur. There was a large attendance at the glass blowing exhibition on Saturday evening. To night is the last oeoasion upon which It will open here, and we notice that four prizes will be given for the two best and the two worst conundrums, respectively, having reference to the exhibition.

Exceptionally severe frosts have been experienced during the last few nights. The reservoir in the Domain is odVered with a thick sheet of ice, and yesterday morning several gentlemen were able to skate there. The experiment, though rather risky, resulted in no mishap. Some ice taken from a pool in the Hinds river on Sunday was, we are informed, almost three inches in thickness.

A meeting of the Committee of the Ash burton County Hunt Club was held at the Commercial Hotel on Saturday evening. Meets for the month of July were fixed. Tbg Secretary was directed to advertise the eteepleobase programme and arrange for use of course and totalisator. A sub-Oommittee was appointed to report upon the advisable, ness of holding a hunt ball or dinner. The Committee then adjourned.

At the R.M. Court this|morning, before Mr B. Alcorn, J.P., and Mr D. Thomas* J.P., David Cairnoross was charged with having been drunk while in charge ol three horses and a loaded dray on Saturday night* The accused pleaded guilty, and was fined 20s and costs. John Craford, an old offender, who was found lying helplessly drank on the crown of the road in Burnett street on Saturday night, was fined 5s and coats. Andrew Clairstrom was also charged with havingjbeen drunk. The accused denied the offence, but it being amply proved a fine of 5s and costs was inflicted. Mary Hol borongh was brought up on remand charged with vagrancy. The girl, who is a cripple and ol weak intellect, has been before the Court several times on similar charges. After the evidence of the father and mother and another witness had been taken, the girl was sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labor in the Ashburton Oaol.

It will be seen by an advertisement in another column that the Bev. Mr McNieoll will deliver a lecture to-morrow evening in

the Orange Hall on the subject of Land Nationalization. We have been requested to state that after the lecture an opportunity will be given for those present to ask the lecturer questions bearing upon the subject.

Mr W. 0. Walker, the member for Ashbur ton, arrived in town by the last train on Saturday evening. Mr Walker will return to Wellington this evening. Mr J. Iveas, the member for Wakanui, passed through Ash* burton by the express this morning en route for Timaru.

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Ash burton Borough Council will be held this evening. The “ South Canterbury Times” reports a sale of milling wheat at 4a 6d, f.o.b. at Timaru. The Magisterial enquiry into the wreck of the Lyttelton was virtually concluded on Saturday. The Captain of the Grafton was recalled, and some few questions asked, mainly bearing upon the instructions given to him to tow the Lyttelton out, and from whom they proceeded. He stated that he was in struoted by the agent of the steamer, Mr Spalding, of the N.Z. Loan and Mortgage Agency, who was also agent for the ship. Two boatmen were also examined, but their evidence was immaterial. The Court then adjourned to Wednesday, when Captain Boor man will bo cross-examined, but as his evidence-in-chief has not been traversed hy any given since it is not likely that any im portant evidence will be elicited. The quarterly meeting of office-bearers of the Ashburton Wesleyan Circuit was held last Friday evening, the Kev D. MoNiooll presid ing. The statement of receipts and expen diture which was presented by the stewards showed an unpleasant debt, and a prolonged conversation ensued as to how the quarterly income might be augmented, and the existing debt extinguished. Encouraging reports were received from the various Sunday schools of the circuit, and the spiritual state of the Churches was a subject of earnest considera tion.

A WELLINGTON TRAGEDY

Wellington, Jane 27

The body of a man named Mullens, who formerly kept the Clyde Quay Hotel at Oriental Bay, was taken out of the Harbor close to the breastwork at the Lion Foundry at noon to-day. There was a cut across tha head, and, as foul play is suspected, a laborer named John Roberts has been arrested on suspicion of having caused Mullen s' death. Mullens had been missing since Friday night

Later, The following are farther particulars of the alleged murder:—Roberta, wh'o had been lodging at Mullens’ boarding-house, Pliiiimer’a Steps, left there with Mullens on Friday afternoon, and the two men were drinking about town. Late in the afiernoon Mullens bought a seconi-hand overcoat, which he put on and buttoned every button. The men then left in the direction of the Lion Foundry,-and. s > far as ts known at present, that was the last time Mullens was seen alive. Roberts returned to his lodgings, having with him the coat Mullens had bought with him, and in reply to a question from Mrs Mullens a-i to the whereabouts of her husband accuaedgjald, “ Ob, I’ve settled for him.” Mullens not returning home, Inquiries were made, but it was not until this afternoon that the body was found, and it was brought to the surface of the water by the anchor of a yacht just get ting under weigh. The coat has been torn in several places, which shows that a straggle must have taken place, aud Mullens’ body bears marks of violence. The left eye is black and cut, and blood baa been oozing from the month Mullens was about thirty-five years of age Roberts glvoi hla age as fifty-five, though he does not look it, and stoutly denies his guilt, stating that he does not remember what became of Mullens after they left the Branch Motel.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondents.

TINWALD TOWN BOARD.

TO THE EDITOR. Fir, — I went to the Temperance Hall twice last Friday between 11 a m. and 12 nooa the advertised time, to hand over to the Returning Officer a properly filled nomination paper, but singular to say failed bdh times in seeing that gentleman Had I done so, 1 fancy the hurried election of two Commissioners would have been delayed until the 3rd day of July, seeing I was nominating a gentleman that was sure to be elected, he having tin goodwishea of the majority of i the ratepayers. By Inserting this letter In Monday evening’s Guardian it will prove to Mr W. H. cmlth and hh many friends that no blame can be laid at my door. Yonrs, etc.,

A. Ms dean,

Tlawald, 26 June 1886.

ANOTHER SHIPWRECK

Wellington. Jane 28. The collector of customs at Wanganui reports that the schooner Pelican, timber laden, was washed ashore at Waitotara beach bottom np. All hands are supposed to be lost. The Pelican was a vessel of 69 tons.

DEATH OF A LEGISLATIVE COUNCILLOR.

Wellington, Jana 27. The Hon. Mr Henderson, M. L.G., who bad a paralytic stroke a few days ago, died •t the residence of Mr G. 0. Graham shortly after midnight He passed away very quietly. Deceased was seveaty-soven ; tears of age. It is understood that the tody will be sent to Auckland

HOME RULE.

Mr Parnell Satisfied.

[<sUT(tn’a OLISKAUfI —OOPVmaHT ’ L jnd;n. Jane g,e.

Mr Parnell addressed a public meet ing at Portsmouth to-day, at which Ipe stated that he accepted Mr Gladstone s scheme of Home Rule for Ireland as a final settlement of the question.

LICENSING COMMITTEES ELECTOIN BILL.

money, be will not hnvelab'Ured in vain. The only objection I h>ve heard urged against the triennial instead of annual elections is that taken by the Premier last year, that there is an educational advan tage from the temperance point of view In holding the elections annually. I think that is very much exaggerated. It has also to bebone in mind that if the one patty is active at the time of the election, so also is the other ; and I am not sure that there are not counterbalanc ing evils which, on that ground alone, more than counteract any supposed ad vantage. Bat there is this further argu ment ; I am fully persuaded that a better class of candidates will coma forward for a triennial than for an annual term ; and I do not see if members of Parliament can be elected to deal with all kinds of subjects, Including the licensing law, for three years, why the body which is to administer the law male here shoo’d not also have three years’ term of office. In order to bring about the change so that it may be con current with the local-option poll, so that on the one day the local-option poll and the election of the Licensing OomrJttea shall take place, nnder the same machi nery and for the one expense, it would be necessary, as provided in the Bill, that ’ the next election should be for one year as before, and thereafter the elections would he triennial, being concurrent with the local option-poll. I may »dd that the extension of the franchise, which is the first point in my Bill to whieh 1 referred, is, I see, one of the planks of the plat form of the Trades Union Congress whieh assembled in Auckland in January last. That Congress adopted resolutions, copies jof wh ch have been s nt to honorable members ; and one of these was as fol -1 lows:—

The following ia the “ Hansard "report of Major Steward’s speech, made in moving the second reading of the above Bill : Major Steward.—Sir, there has for some time-been a pretty general consensus of opinio*) as to the necessity for some amendment of the licensing system ; and it is simply—paradoxical as it may appear —because amendments are desired in so many directions that hitherto it has been impossible to pass an amending Bill. Every measure introduced for that pur pose, with the single exception of the Act of 1882, has failed, owing to its being overloaded with additions and amplifica tions proposed from all sides. It has therefore become apparent that no comprehensive amendment of oar llceog- Ing system can be successfully attempted until the matter la taken up, and taken ap earnestly, by the Government. Therefore, In moving in the direction of reform to-night, I have limited myself to one particular aspect of the c»se —one branch of the question—and have the honour to place before the House two very simple, but, as I think, very Important, propositions. These are, that the franchise should be extended aj as to include all adults, both m ile and female, who have been resident for six months in the licensing district, and who have been registered ; and that, in fatnre, elections should be made triennial instead of annual, as they are at present. Now, the first of these proposals is, I con ceive, consistent with the principles of true liberalism. It has already received the assent of this House, having last session been affirmed in a full House by a substantial majority ; and I hope and believe that the principle will again be affirmed to-night. For years past the tendency of oar legislation. I am glad to say, has been in the direction of elevating woman as regards social and political privileges to an equal platform with ourselves. The doors of our colleges and the gateways of our learned pro fessions, have been thrown open to the fair daughters of New Zealand, and al ready oar sweet girl-graduates have shown that they only needed the oppor tunity to prove the success which their bright Intellects and patient industry are able to achieve. One by one the bar>i ri to the exercise by women of equal rights with ourselves have been removed ; and, so far as I am aware, in no single instance have the privileges which have so long been so ungenerously and unjustly with held, and at length so tardily conceded, been misused or perverted. It is marvellous to me that it should over have bean supposed that such privileges would bo abused; for do we not know that nearly all that is good and godlike within ns we owe to the influence of mothers, of wives, and of sisters whose true and tender instincts are so infinitely higher and nobler than our own ? From the gracious lady to whom this House this aft-r noon passed a loyal address, who sways the sceptre over the vast Empire to Which It is oar pride to belong, to that nearer and dearer one who has dominion over each Individual heart, and who reigns over hearth and heme, do we not all owe more than we can express to the Influence of woman 1 Then, can we deny to our mothers, oar wives, our sisters, and our daughters an equal voice with ourselves in questions affec Ing the social weal of the people 1 I think not; and if there be any one matter in which the Influence <f woman can be beneficently exercised It Is ia regard to this very licensing question ; foi upon whom fall the misery, the sorrow, the suffering, the privation, and, alas ! too often the shame, which are wrought by that curse of in temperance that lies like the shadow of death across the threshold cf hundreds of homes in this fair land ! Is It not chiefly upon woman ? Then shall we deny to her a voice in this matter —a voice that is sure to be exercised for good ? I cannot believe it, mere particu larly when I remember that session after session there have beeq presented to this House numerous petitions praying £ >r the removal of this unjust restriction The very claim to a right is a proof that the right is valued, and, if valued, that it will be rightly exercised. And perhaps the House will permit me here, as proof that that will be the effect of giving the franchise to women, to read to it a short extract from a letter addreaed to me by a lad; residing in one of our principal southern cities. Writing to mo on the 14th of May last, earnestly urging me to proceed with the effort 1 made last year in the direction of obtaining a rote for women in licensing questions, this Is what she says : -r» “As it r'i nds at p esea*, women are practically disqualified, only those pos sessed of landed property being eligible. The matter has come under notice here In consequence of the result of the late elections, which we >t entirely in favour of the publicans’ nominees. The opening ■ f several new publiohouses, and a con si :io-able incre-»*e in drunkenness, and andc mß°quan d islress'of oou'sef 110 ved. i’aia induced m < women, who felt the raa'ter could be dealt with in no other way, to eur 11 their names on the list of voters, when they were informed that they were mt qualified “ In the cane of a woman who has a drunken husband, and upon whose labours her family principally depends for their support—and of such there are many in this city—the hardship is evident. “ For instance a publichouse was built three years ago c ose to the terminus of the tramway. The Committee refused to license It, and it remained closed till after the late elections. Now it ia licensed, and the workmen going home with their wages are enticed to spend them there as soon as they leave the tram. The women of the neighbourhood are com plaining of this trap set for their hus bands and sous, and their own powerless ness to prevent it “This being a matter that specially affects the social interests of men and women equally, both surely should have au equal voice in voting for or against it." Surely the writer of that letter exhibits I an intelligent appreciation of the question which 1s a guarantee that, at any rate, her vote would be exorcised wisely and well; and I faelieVe there are thousand of | women of whom the same may be said. But, If the right to vote be conferred on all adult women who choose to register, the samo right cannot be denied to man who—possessing the same residence quali fication—also desira to register. If that were not the case, then la remedying one injustice we should be perpetrating an other. The proposal of the Bill, there fore, Is that all adults, without distinction of sex, who have been resident six months within the licensing district shall be entitled, If they think fit, to claim a vote. I believe that is a reasonable proposal, which will commend Itself to the accept ance of the House. Tne only other point in the Bill I will dispose of in a very few words : it Is that which proposes to dimi

“ That this Congress denounces the present 'ratepayer’ qualification ajniaraoW and unjust, and maintains that IMHiring Committees should be elected by the adults resident in each district,”

This proposal ia the proposal of my Bill, and I think it should command tha support of every true Liberal; while the further proposal to reduce the coat of tha administration of the system by reducing the frequency of the elections is a step in the direction of economy which I think thorough!}- justifies me in commending this measure to the co sideration of the House. I trust that honorable members will approve what, at any rate, is an honest effort to bring about what I ven ture to think a large and important mea sure of reform.

nlah the frequency of elections hy making them triennial instead of annual.

On the ground of saving of ex pends alone this change is a very desir able one. It has been shown to this Home in previous sea: ions, by »n hnonoarable member who has moved for a

return with that object in view, that the cost of these licensing elections i* not less than from £7,000 to £IO,OOO per annnm. Therefore, If the frequency of the elections can be diminished so that

they shall be triennial instead of annual It follows that theca will be a sav : ng |q

each triennial period of nearly £20,000. Under the circumstances of the heavy taxation which the colony now has to

bear, if a private member can only suc ceed In relieving us ox such a large burden

as Is represented by a sum that equals thp interest for one year on half a million of

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

Tauranoa, June 26. I left Potorna this morning at six o’clock by the Tepuke mail coach route, in order to see the extent of damage done by the volcanic deposits at Te Ngae, Toteke, and along the route to Tanranga. Aa we left Botorua, all the surrounding mountains were clothed in snow ; and on this part of the road we had the first fall of enow which had occurred here for four years. It Is stated that the recent volcanic eruption and the alteration of the whole system, will produce c'imatio changes la the Lake district, and that ia all pro bability It will be colder there. It had been stated that the Tepnke ronte wss again open and fit for traffic, bnt whoever gave such an official utterance was draw. I>g u ion h’S imagination. As this trip was the first after after a two days’ nor’* eaater, with rain, it was taken with misgivings. Four miles from Rotorua the mail coach stuck fast in the voleaoie mud glacier which was flawing down from Te Ngae ranges, acc sa the road. The passengers, knee-deep in mud, en deavored to assist the horses by moving the wheels, and after half an hour’s struggle got the coach released. Had their efforts been unsuccessful Ted Robert son, the driver, intended taking out one of the horses, and forwarding the mail to Tanranga, leaving the passangers to struggle back through the mud as best they cmld to Rotorua. A mile further the coach "went into a sheet of water an acre in extent, the axles baing buried under water. Two new springs appeared to have broken out in Te Ngae ranges. They were pouring over the road where water had been never known before. Along this part of tha route desolation reigned, and Te Ngae is rained, ss the deposit of mud is too deep to admit of tha recovery of tha vegetation. Birds were seen in hundreds dead, sitting as they had been killed by the mud showers. The banks of fences on the road were all tom up by pigs in endeavoring to get food. At Harvey’s and Kirk’s cattle are being kept alive by stacks of hay, and are being killed as rapidly as possible for butcher ing purposes at a pitiable loss. Animals in the mad were trying to break throngli feccas to get at the hay. At Taheke and Eotoraiti the deposits of mud were almost as heavy, fern and shrnba being flattened level with the ground. After leaving Hunna bash the mad de posit began to get lighter, and the appearance of the country changed, giving hopes that with the return of summer the vegetation will revive. A colony of rats crossed the read in front of the coach from the Wairoa aide, making for the country more clear of deposit. At this part of the route we found a dray

load of goods for a storekeeper at Rotorge abandoned by the roadside, the driver having evidently despaired of getting through, or the horses having succumbed. We met the Rev. Mr Goodyear in a buggy, en route for Rotorua, with other travellers, and warned them of the state of the volcanic mud deposits at Te Ngae, and the absolute necessity of getting ont before nightfall. On reaching the divide ing range the gale which had been vailing for almost two days past again Ms in with renewed severity, accompanied with a pitiless rain The gusts of wind threatened to throw (he coach bodily over the cornice tracks into the gullies below. The rain made the road s» bad that all but the least robust had to work at every range. At Tepuke settlement I was glad to learn that the volcanic deposit now is not regarded as so haavy as to be per* manently injurious. Grasses are again springing up and the eye is gladdened by patches of green here and there.

Sheep Jpve suffered most, but cattle are

getting shelter and food In the bush. All the way down to Tauranga on the eastern side of the track are to be seen carcases of horses and cattle at intervals, * Tauranga, June 28. Messrs Mcßae and Humphries left for Auckland this morning. Their paeseot intention is to proceed to Wellington te lay thair rasp before Government on the

ground that tho salvage party fcr rescuing their goods was ordered back. Yesterday morning W hakore warewa geysers were playing np grandly and tha springs were active. Tikitere was also throwing np a good volume of steam, Rotomabsna must be pretty active as columns cf steam clouds were seen here a distance of over 50 miles away.

POLITICAL.

Sir Henry Parkes.

[REUTER'S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.J Sydney, Jane 28. Sip Henry Parkes has returned to the leadership of the opposition.

WIMBLEDON.

Australian Competitors.

(renter's telegrams—copyright ) London, June 27.

The Australian Volunteers who tak# p i t i : tiio a. ; reaching VVimbledOQ tneetiug have arrived iu London.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1886



Block No. I, Lower Bakaia and Lower Wakanui, 82,000 acres. Inlet works and projection £600 0 0 Head Race, from off-take to railway 1450 0 0 Main, Bakaia to Wakamii, 17 miles 2770 8 4 Fords 175 0 0 Flumes ... 150 0 0 Fencing near Rakaia town- ship 200 0 0 Enlarging present races to size of sub-mains, and altering portions of same 450 0 0 New sub-mains 720 0 0 New fords... ... ... 360 0 0 Footbridges, sluice boxes, &c. 500 0 0 Land compensation for the initial portion of Mam at Bakaia, through property not benefited, say 250 0 0 £7625 8 4 Add for contingencies and Supervision 10 per cant. 762 11 8 Total £8383 0 0



THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JUN DAILY MEMORANDA. Victoria House, Q BEAT EXHIBITION OF WORKS] r OF ART. b iterference, but recognise the possi- ilityof the Imperial policy requiring a M MEETING AMUSEMENTS Etc. ' ' * Q piOB FOURTEEN DAYS ONLY J 5 PICTURES, copies of the Works of | the Great Masters, oomprt ing Van- 1 withdrawal of England’s opposition to J. ae abrogation of that agreement in ha avor of France. In this latter event it he saskedthat all the guarantees demanded T Monday, June 28 Borongh Council, at Borough Council Chambers* a. 7.30 Friday, Judy 2. Aaaburton County Council—At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. Saturday, July 3. Wakanui Read Board—At Road Board office SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. . .... j ■VTOW 8HOW1NG, a Splendid Usortment of .ho famous “LION" brand (Victorian) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fancy Tweed Suits, Trousers, Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord Ki ling Pants, Printed and dyke, Titian, Corregio, Raphael, and 1 Rembrandt. vj Sir Frederick Whitaker’s resolution, 2C nz, for the cessation of the deportation of White Moles, Boy’s Knicker and Boao-msfield Sac Suits, etc., etc. These Goods, amounting in value to over £400, are Manufacturers’ Samples, out and finished in the most perfect style. Purchase! at a heavy Discount, and are otfaiodat a slight advance uoon MELBOURNE WHOLESALE PRICKS. Having determined to vis t the Oil Country, the undersigned is offering FO ■< SALE considerably below cost price, the undermentioned lines, together with his sf criminals, for the maintenance of di civil and religious liberty and also the s( cession of Rapb to Great Britain may ec se taken and obtained, while the further w RAILWAY TIME TABLE, Our of General Drapery, Boots, etc., is onsnrp .esc i DIMANT AND COE. for Value. valuable Oolleotion of Pictures :— proviso is added that no opposition tl Train Arrive at Ashburton—From Christ- church and the North, at 10.15 a.m. (express), .! .'p.m., nd 7.10 p.m. From Titnaru, 10 45 a.m. From Dunedin and South, 5.27 niUPKRR. CLOTH liOtS. & BOOT IMPORTERS. 1 Lar.se Bookcase and Sideboard shall be offered by France to the o Eas Stn«ta, Ashburton. 3 Drays, by Booth and Macdonald (new) 1 Three-furrow Plough future annexation of the Harvey group, b This series of resolutions meets the m case in either alternative and is, there- a pan. (express). From Mount Somora, 10.5 a.m. Trains Leave Ashburton—For Ohnst- Victorian Steam Carriage Works. 1 Grain and Grass Sesd Dressing Machine Half ton Binder Wire (White Cross B) fore, we imagine, likely to commend ( itself to the acceptance of the House. church and North, at 7.10 a.m., 10.55 a.m., and 5.87 p.m. (express). For Dunedin and J. R. STEEL & SON 1 Scientific Portable Forge 1 Lrrge Churn Irrigation. South, 10.25 a.m. (express). For Timara, 4*45 p.m. For Mount Somers, 5.5 p.m T171SH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, VV having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the Lawn Mower Force Pumps Range, Portable Fire Bricks At the request of a large number of subscribers we publish as a supplement - carrying on their work efficiently, are now public with a fir * -class article at prices to In a position to meet the demands of the to this issue copies of the reports of the THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. init the times. second-hand Irrigation Committee of the County Every C. T.ption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. McCormick’s Tv ne Binders, second- Council and the County Engineer, and terms of Subscription to this journal will be Spring Trap* from £20, Whitechapels from £25. Baggies from £30. hand a copy of the map showing the dis- as follows, viz.:— IF PAID IN ADVANCE I Per Quarter.. 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year 12s 6d, by post, 18a 6d „ Year .. 21s Od by post, 37s Od p,S,—Special attention paid to Repainting and Eetrlmming. VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. Down’s Farmers’Friend, for preventing smut in wheat, the ravages of the birds, grab, and wire worm It also promotes the germination of the seed, and increases the produce equal tricts it is proposed by the County Council to irrigate. In addition to the particulars appearing in the supplement we are IF BOOKED I Per Quarter.. 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d to a change of seed Ten Acres of Land near the Woollen indebeted to Mr W. Baxter, the County Engineer, for the following estimates of cost of the various sections of the „ Half-year 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d Factory ; Section opposite Factory in „ Year .. 30s Od, by post, 43s Od J. R. S, & RON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support Shares in the Tinwald Temperance Hall Seed Sower, equal to the best DRILL — this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they N. B. The above in so fab as regards sub- are now In a nosltion to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. for all sowing Wakanui, 82,000 acres. Inlet works and projection £600 0 0 CBXPXIONS PAID IN ADVANCE will not alloct old Soecial attention is given to Turning Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of subscribers, with whom previously existing Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders, and every P. FERRIMAN. arrangements will be maintained. PRESENT tUB.'CHlBKUS MAY RENEW THEIR .SUBSCRIPTIONS AT THE OLD KATES. description of Agricultural Implements. to railway 1450 0 0 ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. Main, Rakaia to Wakanui, 17 miles 2770 8 4 Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2a 6d each (stamps may bo sent as payment) ; if booked, HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 LAST MONTH OP THE UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE Fords 175 0 0 Flumes ... 150 0 0 Fencing near Rakaia town- ship 200 0 0 Wanted. Special advertisements. 5b each. . , Announcements of Births, Deaths and TTkTANTbD KNOWN—You can got VV sides of mutton from Lancaster’s Enlarging present races to Marriages sent for publication from the country altering portions o( same 450 0 0 districts, require to be verified by the signs- from lid to 2d, sent home to your res:- ture of the person sending the notice. donee, without attending the au.-.t'on sales all day. G 174 New fords... ... ... 360 0 0 Footbridges, aluico boxes, &c 500 0 0 MAIL NOTICES. TU8T OPENED—A lot of good plain mI ESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS.’ Mails close at the Ashburton Post Office follows :— For Christchurch and North at 6 a.m 10.30 a. m., and 5 p.m., daily. Dress Stuffs at 4jd all good colors, Girls Stockings 4£d all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets. Drcrsmaking on the premises style and fit guaranteed. H. C. Segers, Melford House, East STOCK OP Land compensation for the initial portion of Ma<n at Rakaia, through property not benefited, say ... 250 0 0 1 Drapery, Clothing, tdfaihaM ■ For ChertseyRakaia, &c., at 10.30 a.m and 5 p.m. daily. For Dunedin, Tinwald, Winslow, Bunds, Joldstream, Rangitata, Orari, Winchester, • n H Ge-‘>- ! dine, at 10 a.m. daily. Street. AND £7625 8 4 Add for contingencies and Supervision 10 per cent. 762 11 8 TTTANTED 999 lovers of the Fine Arts VV to see the new Premium Pictures, 'T migif Boots to be given away to subscribers to the iiiaBBi Total £8388 0 0 For Tomuka, at 10 a.m. and 4.30 p.m Jaily. jCoi Tims.ru and South, at 10 a.jn., and 4.30 p.m., daily. American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu- factory of Gates and Son, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office. 5 22 i — Cost, 2s Oid an acre. Block No. 2, Winch more and Upper 1 Wakanui, 66,000 acres. Connection between Sonth I PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TC Fo , Ore-onstreet, on Wednesdays and f FBIBDL\NDER BROS, JULY 1, Ashburton and North t-urdav?* ai 10.45 cum. YA7ANTED Known—Hayes and Co » » have bought the samples of an Ashburton river, vis For Wakmiui, Elgin, Seaview, Seafaeld, R,0 W N RON W OJR K S “ n ' O’Shea’s Creek ... ... £550 0 0 nd Kyle, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large KJ ALL GOODS have now been RE Land, fencing, &c, on aturdars, at 9.30 a.m. discount. Also, a splendid lot of new ARMAGH STREET, MARKED at GIVING AWAY PRICES Alford property ... 300 0 0 For viount Somers, daily at 4.o0 p.m Dress Materials, very cheap. Como and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade. so that every Article may be cleared ou by J L ET 1st* Any Goods remalnini unsold by that date will be OFFERBI BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Inlet works at Winchmore 225 0 0 For Mayfield and Ruapuna, on Mon Christchurch, Main channel DB 2786 13 4 days and Thursdays, at 4.30 p.m. For Ashton, Waterton and Longbeach, Fords 210 0 0 Flumes 200 0 0 tTfTANTED Known—The Gospel will VV he preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 4.30 p.m. daily. For Flemington, on Mondays, Wednes Portable Ranges Enlarging and altering pre- sent races 600 o 0 days, and Fridays, at 4.30 p. m. p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection. ( 5 697 New sub-mains 900 0 0 For Rowlands, on Tuesdays and Frl Burn Wood and Coal—In Four Sites. Come early and secure the Bsrgafns. Footbridges, sluice boxes, at 10.30 a.m. Mails arrive at the. Ashburton Post Ofiw - * 500 0 0 New fords for sub-mains... 453 0 0 £6721 13 4 -jlyfONTHLY ADVERTISER, issued 1VJL by Robert Elston, 'Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—40 inch PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON ANDREW ORR p rom Christchurch and Rakaia at 10.15 space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for Add for [contingencies and supervision 10 per cent 672 6 8 .m., 4.35 p.m., and 7.20 p.m. longer terms special arrangements can be Four, Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. From Chertsey, &o. at 10.15 i, and made ; advertisements should not bo later 4.35 p.m. daily. , , From Dunedin and intermediate places 5.3 01 am. daily. aFrout Temuka and Timarn at 10.40 a. m than the 26th ef each month. 760 £7394 0 0 \ 17 ANTED Known—Werthoim Sew- W ing Machines can bo had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing vj per cent, vneaper taan t*aiTamsea Cost, 2s 3d per acre (nearly) Block No. 3, Winchmore to Lyndhurst Road, 78,000 acres. Enlarging auxiliary chan- nel, inlet, &c £300 0 0 Iron. 10 1988 n? 5 30 p.m daily. , From Greenstreet, Wednesdays and Saturdays, at 10 a.m. From Mount Somers, daily at 10.5 As IUe , From Mayfield and Ruapnna, on ed Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashbnrton. 2 276 §ljffhburtott Guardian. Special Advertisements. • Magma Est Vrritas bt Pratvalebit. Enlarging and altering pre- sent race from Methven downwards, including sub-mains 2040 0 0 New sub-matns 450 0 0 Footbridges, sluice boxes, &c 250 0 0 Fords 135 o 0 1,7011 CASH. —White Sugar, 24d ; P White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, la per lb; iNotice, MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1886. oesdaya and Saturdays, at 10.5 a.m. From Ashton, Waterton, and Long each at 10 a-m. daily. „ t T HAVE disposed 1 Ashburton to of my Business in The New Hebrides Question. From Newlands, on Tuesdays and r ri days, at 2.30 p.m. , _ From Flemington on Tuesdays, Thun. Sago, 24d; Tapioca, 24d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. - MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO.. The debate on the Pacific Islands question, and more particularly that J McGregor, Tancred Street. £3175 0 0 ays, and Saturdays, at 10a.m. phase of it which relates to the New Hebrides group and the recent action of France therein, will probably be resumed to-morrow evening in both RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. OF CHKI3TO tlUROH. Add for contingencies and supervision 10 per cent. 317 0 0 Tlyf USIC.— Mr J H. Brooks, teacher 1VI of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing- is given that all Gorse or Broom growing on the public reads must, be Cleared from s-itne within three months. V. J. HARPER, Chairman. June 8th, 1886. 6 106 Trees Trees Trees In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage £8492 0 0 ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on accorded to me during the years I have branches of the Legislature and the Cost, 10Jd an acre: application. Williams Street, Ashburton. carried on business here, 1 have mnch result will be looked for with consider- Block No. 4, Wostoriield and Mayfield, 26 pleasure in soliciting a continuance of able interest. Practically the same issues are submitted to both Chambers, though the propositions now before the House are more numerous and various than those as yet before the Council. 72,000 acres. SERVANTS WANTED. Cl EVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, onn COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. their favor on behalt of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL Enlarging head races, Ac. 710 0 0 Sub mains ... ... ... 2160 0 0 Fords 375 0 0 Footbridges, aluico boxes, &c 250 0 0 THOS. F, FARLEY. The position of the question before the Enlarging and altering pre- Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry House is as follows:—First there are sent races 720 0 0 Office. X kinds of In reference to the above, wo respect- the resolutions of the Pacific Islands Outlet works, oast of rail- A. W. KANDELL, FRUITERER, &c, FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignie, Austriaoa, Maritima, and fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all friends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a continuance of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our line of Business. Committee, tabled by Sir George Grey, the main feature of which is the re- way 150 0 0 £4365 0 0 Add for contingencies and supervision 10 per cent. 435 0 0 Town Hall, Ashburton. Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other commendation for the appointment of a mixed Commission representing Eng- land, France, Germany, and the United JgLACK, BEATTIE & COMPANY, kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale All orders by post or otherwise shall Criterion Mouse, receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully An additional stock of Oommercial States for the management of Pacific Island affairs, in which the interests of £4800 0 0 Cost, Is 4d an acre. 20J. 203, 205, High street, laid out All kinds of planting done by Stationary, of superior quality, and latest the subjects of either Power or the Block No. 5, Rangitata, 98,000 acres GHRISTCHU RCH. coiitract. new Books, to the value of £1000, will ba speedily forwarded from our Christchurch independence and security of the native people are involved, and upon this the amendment of Mr Smhip Works at and near inlet... £850 0 0 — JAMES PORTER, Main channel inlet to top '-Ve have ihe pleasure to advise our CLIFTON NURSERY, depot. of terrace ... ... 8166 11 3 Customers and the residents generally in the Arh burton District that we have now roco.ved vary largo Shipments of NEWE-iT DRAPERY GOODS for the j-eason. The advantages 4 76 Allenton, Ashburton. The latest now Books and Magazines will be to hand by every direct steamer rom London. Mackenzie, worded in identical terms Main, Cracroft to near Hinds river, 10 miles ... 2281 19 7 Baylis and Co. with the motion in the Council of Sir Frederick Whittaker, and which affirms the expediency of withdrawing oppo- Sub-mains 3400 0 0 Footbridges, sluice boxes, &c. ... ... .. 250 0 0 w b.Vi, per.-ess in being able to buy in Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch sition to the acquisition of the New Fords 495 0 0 he Best' British Markets, and the FAMILY GROCERS. price 3 . Hebrides by France on condition that Enlarging present races... 800 0 0 Fencing along Cracroft-* L terraces 150 0 0 t Land compensation at do., |_ .borough ex-.eritnee of ear buyer, enables ua to supply all Goods under uUli c .sa &YSTKM Any Book out of stock will bo Imme- iatoly procured from our Christchurch he deportation of reddivistes to the > acific be wholly discontinued, that e stablishment. i guarantees be given for the maintenance say 200 0 0 0 — >f civil and religious liberty, and the 'J HE H. J. WOOD AND CO.. i sland of Rapa be made a British , " £15,593 10 10 “ We endeavour to give our Customers 7 F >ossession. Then there is Mr Ormond’s idd for contingencies and best --aiaa precnr hie, whatever Prices CRITERION \ STATIONERS HALL. a mendment in favor of a policy of non- supervision, 10 per cent. 1559 9 2 they may wish to p J rcha?e Goods at, and oar St- ck 's so T.AS-ri- i NT) WET.T,. A SSORTED AH book debts to be paid to £1, J. t Vdod and Go. ntervention by any European power in le Pacific and the guarantee of the £17,153 0 0 I Cost, 3s 6d an acre.



Ashburton river, via O’Shea’s Creek ... Land, fencing, &c, oa £550 0 0 Alford property 300 0 0 Inlet works at Winchmore 225 0 0 Main channel DB... ... 2786 13 4 Fords 210 0 0 Flumes Enlarging and altering pro- 200 0 0 sent races 600 0 0 New sub-mains Footbridges, sluice boxes, 900 0 0 Ac. 500 0 0 New fords for sub-mains... 450 0 0 Add for [contingencies and £6721 13 4 supervision 10 per cent 672 6 8 £7394 Cost, Us 3d per acre (nearly) 0 0 Block No. 3, Winchmore to Ljndhurst Road, 78,000 acres. Enlarging auxiliary chan- nel, inlet, &c Enlarging and altering pre- sent race from Methven downwards, including £300 0 0 sub-mains 2040 0 0 Now sub-mains Footbridges, sluice boxes, 450 0 0 &c, ... ... 250 0 0 Fords 135 0 0 Add for contingencies and £3175 0 0 supervision 10 per cent. 317 0 0 £8492 Cost, 10Jd an acre: 0 0



MUSIC.— Mb J -T. Beooks, teacher of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on application. Williams Street, Ashburton. 26



SERVANTS \\l SEVEN GENERAL S one COOK for suburbs. Also, one C GENERAL SERVANT Apply to Mrs Rai Office. A. W. KANE fruiters Town Hall, Ash JgLACK, BEiTIIE Criterion 20J. 203, 205, HI CHRISTCHI We have the ploaaun Customers aud the rei in the Arhnuptcn Dietri now roco.ved vary larj NEWE'iT DRAPE! for the aeaaon. which P:-.; r> ; , ess in beir w he IR'it Ma vhorougb experit nee ( enables ua to supply all 1 UUIL CASH S’ of boslnei at lowest We endeavour to givt best 'aion precnr hie, they may wish to p u rcha oar St- ci ’S so LARGE :• ND WELI vhat the most var ed w l plied. We append a list ments, in r-ach of whi Variety of Novel wiii be found, D ESS DEPAI iiO lERY DEPA MANTLE DEPA DRESSMAKING D 1 MILLINERY DEI



Wanted. ANThD KNOWN—You can got sides of mutton from Lancaster's from 1M to 2d, sent home to your resi dence, without attending the au.'toin sales all day. G 174 JUST OPENED—A lot of good plain Dress Stuffs at 4jd all good colors, Girls Stockings 4£d all sizes, also a choice lot of Stockinette Jackets. Drcrsmaking on the premises style and fit guaranteed. H. 0. Segers, Melford House, East Street. ANTED 000 lovers of the Fine Arts to see the new Premium Pictures, to be given away to subscribers to the American publications. The Pictures are now on view at the Picture Frame Manu factory of Gates and Son, Burnett Street, opposite the “ Ashburton Mail” Office. WANTED Known—Hayes and (Jo have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large discount. Also, a splendid lot of new Dress Materials, very cheap. Como and see them, at Hayes and Co.’s, Arcade. ANTED Known—The Gospel will vv be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6.30 p.m. (d.v.) Free for all. No collection. Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, 'Theatrical Agent and Bill Poster ; terms—4o Inch space 5s per month, centre spaces 10s ; for longer terms special arrangements can be made ; advertisements should not bo later than the 26th ef each month. 760 WANTED Known—Werthoim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashbnrton. 5 22 5 697 2 276



Special Advertisements. FOR CASH. —White Sugar, 2*d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, Gd ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, la per lb; Sago, 2id; Tapioca, 2id; Cntting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, 5s 6d ; Groats, 9d. - J McGregor, Tancred Street. RANGITaTA HOAD DISTRICT. is given that all Gorse or Broom growing on the public reads must be Cleared from same within three months. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. June Bth, 188 G. _ 6 106 Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignie, Austriaoa, Maritima, and Macrocarpa, by tens of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on sale All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. N.B.—Gentlemen’s Gardens tastefully laid out All kinds of planting done by coiitract. JAMES PORTER, CLTFTON NURSERY, 4 76 Allenton, Ashburton.



Baylis and Co. FAMILY GROCERS. 'J HE CRITERION OF TRICE AND QUALITY. SAUNDERS’ BUILDItsGS.



CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. Twill be a buyer or upwards OF 800,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. A!si some Loree Lines of oats and other produce. COUNSACKS, Fall Size and Weight, at 5s 6d per dozen. O, W. TUPNER, 340 Per D H. BROWN. I FOR SALE.



Hunter’s ■ Seed Wheat.-KiS 'White Llamas Seed Oat^?“^“;.h‘ r D=» Salt C !Hr?e, Fine, ami Rook Pali- Plough *■ bares. Stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Cbatf. Tes Saga’-, Flour, Oaiiuvhl, VV beaten meal, Pot a. t-n-s. Oil, Bhieaione, Drain Pipes, all sizes, etc., etc. GEORGE J AMIS'ON, t Ashburton.



Victoria Hou SPECIAL ANN 0U N "VTOW SHOWING, a Splendid ti-sortment of .1 (Victoria!-.) GOODS, in Men’s Plain and Fa Trousers and Vests, Waterproof and Overcoats, Cord White Moles, Boy’s Knicker and Beaoonsfield Sac t-uifi These Goods, amounting in value to over £4OO, am and finished in the most perfect style. Purchase I ai otfaiodat a slight advance a.>on MELBOURNE WH Our Stock of General Drapery, Boots, etc., is o DIMANT AND CO DBAPMRS, CLOTiJ LiOvS, A BOOT Kas Stn-eta, A»hl Victorian Steam Carr J, B. STEEL & WISH, to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton ai having obtained STB AM POWER and otho carrying on thoii work efficiently, are now in a posltic public with a fir * -class article at prices to suit the tlm Every C.Vl’ption of Carriages and Traps made, Soring Trans from £2O. Wbitechapels from £



Special advertisements. Mm lf R,O W N RON W OJR K S ARMAGH STREET, Christchurch. Portable .Ranges Burn Wood and Oca!—in Four Sices. PAINTED CORRUGATED IRON in Five, Six and Seven Feet Lengths. 40 pet cent. Cheaper than Galvanised Iron. 10 1988



Notice, I HAVE disposed of my Business in Ashburton to MESSES H. J. WOOD & CO., OF CHRISTCHURCH. In thanking the Public of Ashburton and District for their liberal patronage accorded to me during the years I have carried on business here, 1 have much pleasure in soliciting a continuance of their favor on behalf of my worthy successors, who will make this a branch of their well-known STATIONER’S HALL THOS. F, FARLEY.



In reference to the above, wo respect fully request the Public of Ashburton and District, and all Mends and customers of Mr Farley, to favor us with a contiunanse of their commands, and we guarantee to give at all times the value in New Zealand in our line of Business.



An additional stock of Commercial Stationary, of superior ijmlity, and latest new Books, to the value of £IOOO, will ba speedily forwarded front our Christchurch depot.



The latest now Books and Mayacines will be to hand by overj direct steamer from London. Subscribers supplied at our Christchurch price’. Any Book out of stock will bo imme diately procured from our Christchurch establishment. H. J. WOOD”AND CO., ST ATI ONE US’ 'HALL. All book debts to be paid to H. J. Wood and Co. THUS. F. FARLEY.



NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. milE NEW GOODS FOR THE I WINTER SEASON AUE sow o?enf:d OUT. The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, Ami the variety of Style and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to ho desired.



Thousand" of Men’s and Boys’ Suits, newest stylos. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warrant© I shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and T eggings in great variety Huts, compris ng every new stylo worn Children s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-Wur Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves ; Oxford Itegatta aud White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Via • Bags Ibe celebrated W It :i‘H KIM S'. A INti MACHINE- Time Pay ...nta.g j N.S CLOTH INti FACXOKV* Eabi SjtasET,



GREAT EXHIBITION OF WORKS 1 OF ART. piOR FOURTEEN* DAYS ONLY 65 PICTURES, copies of the WorVn of the Great Masters, compri ing Van dyke, Titian, Corregio, Raphael, and Rembrandt.



Having determined to via t the Oil Country, the undersigned is offering FO rl SALE considerably below cost price, the undermentioned lines, together with his valuable Oolleotion of Pictures : 1 Bookcase and Sideboard 3 Drays, by Booth and Macdonald (new) 1 Three-furrow Plough 1 Grain and Grass Seed Dressing Machine Half ton Binder Wire (White Cross B) 1 Scientific Portable Forge 1 Lrrge Churn Lawn Mower



Force Pumps Range, Portable Fire Bricks Wood’s Twine Binders, new and second-hand McCormick’s Tv ne Binders, second hand Down’s Farmers’Friend, for preventing Biunt in wheat, the ravages of the birds, grab, and wire worm It also promotes the germination of the seed, and inoreaaas the produce equal to a change of seed Ten Acres of Land near the Woollen Factory ; Section opposite Factory Shares in the Tinwald Temperance Hall Seed Sower, equal to the best DRILL for all sowing P. FERRIMAN.



LAST MONTH OP THE UNPAEALLELED CHEAP SALE OK ESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS.’ STOCK OP Drapery, Clothing, AND Boots PREMISES MUST BE GIVEN UP TO FBIBDL\NDER BROS, JULY 1,



ALL GOODS hare now boon RE MABKKD at GIVING AWAY PRICES, ao that every Article may be cleared out by JCLT Ist' Any Goods remaining unaold by that date will be OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION.



Coma early and secure the Bfrgalns. ANDREW ORR