MOUNT SOMERS ROAD BOARD.

The usual m-nthly meeting of the Mount Somers Road Board was held at the Board’s office, Mount Somers,yes terday. Present —Messrs Feaclie (Chair man), Edsbn, and Hanieon. overseer’s report. The Overseer’s report was read and considered. •RAHAIt* HOAD. The Overseer was authorised to expend £3 in repairs to Graham's road Mr Ferguson made application for a small cutting on this road, and offered to pay one half cost —The Board agreed to allow Mr Ferguson £1 towards cost

flood water channel It was determined to postpone taking action in connection with flood water channel at Alford Forest until after next meeting.

booth's cutting _ The Board ordered that a drain should be made at the summit of Booth’s cutting to carry off storm water. GORGE ROAD The Clerk was d rected to call for tenders for putting in a groin to protect this road from river encroachment near Sandy’s Knob A BEQUEST. Mr M Fagan applied to the Board for permission to cut timber from Boltons road.—Granted on condition that the applicant clear the road and make it pass able for traffic.

RIVER ENCROACHMENT. Mr David Stott waited upon the Board, and asked that something might be done to prevent the river encroaching on his land.—The Overseer was directed to report upon the matter.

GORSK ON ROAD. Mr David Synie interviewed tlm Board with regard to a notice he had received to clear gorse.—it was discovered that Mr Syme was not liable for gorse on road referred to.

BUCCLEUCH HOAD. Me Dugald Maofarlane requested the Board to shingle part of the Bucclench. road. It was resolved to have the work dore.

UNNECESSARY ROAD. gjMt Dugald Macfarlane also requested that a road below Mr Fox's property might be closed.—lt was resolved to comply with the request. Mr Maofarlane stated that the Cbief Surveyor would supply plan and deaer ption for the necessary formalities.

ROAD CROSSING Mr Bignald asked j ermisslou to put in a level crossing on the Tramway road to give acess to ballast pit.—Granted on the usual conditions. BATES, A, letter was read from the Mount Hutt Road Board with regard to rates collectable on portion of district recently aervi d from Mount Somers Road District. —Left In the hands of the Clerk to arrange. POUND. .Mr W Fergus’s tender for pound, at the rate of £5 per annum and fees, for nloe months was accepted TRI ITY HILL CUTTING. Mr Harrison ca’led attention to the rough c mdition of Trinity Hill cutting, and was authorised to have the road cleared of boulders REAVE OP ABSENCE Leave of absence was granted to Ms W. O. Walker, M.H.R., during the session of Parliament.

NOTICES OF MOTION. Mr Pesohe gave notice that ha would propose the following motions at the next meeting of the Board :—(1)_ that the Board determine what are main roads, and what are cross roads in the district; (2) That every ratcpay< r or r- tepayeis be entitled to have one quarter of his or theirjrates expanded on any cross road giving access to his or their land, and that any ratepayer or ratepayers »eqairing expenditure on any cross roads oyer and above one quarter of his or their rates contribute half the surplus any work the Board may consent to undertake.

ADJOURNMENT. The Board the adjourned.

RANGITATA ROAD BOARD.

The usual monthly meeting of the Bangitata Road Board was held on Monday, when all the members were present. BOUNDABIES The Chairman informed the Board that the Committee of the Oonnty Council bad agreed to the boundaries proposed by the Board, and had declined to grant the request of ratepayers in the northern portion of the district, for a new Road District as proposed. COBBESPONDEKCE. Correspondence was read and considered from the Treraury and Survey Offices, and also from the Upper Ashburton Road Board declining to join in opening another toad across the Hinds BO ADS. It was resolved that the Chief Savayor b» requested to lay off road along RS. 33163- , a t The Chairman was authorised to communicate with the Chief Surveyor with regard to exchange of reads near Anama. PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £8 13s 6i were pasted for payment. TENPKES. r- The following tenders were accepted : - T.twmore cutting, T. Patterson, £l3 12 1 Gl; Metalling, about 80 chains, D. Kell h n, Is yer yard. FOB M 4XIO Y It was resolved that tenders sheu'd be called for next meeting for 40 chains of formation from Hinds to Mount S ni’ra road near Anama, to connect with toad under Gawler Dowds. BANGITATA-MAYFIELD koad. STMess-B Burgess and Doyle were directed to report upon this road impounding It was resolved to request the pound keepers to Impound all stock found stray ing on the roads within the district. BETIBIPO MEMBEBS.

It vu determined by lot that the two members of the Board to retire next May would be Messrs Burgess and Strachey. RATEPAYERS BOLL,

Various altcra'.iom were made on the ratepayers’ roll, and the Board ad journed. ________

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

A Communication.

[bbutek’s telegrams— copyright ] Melbourne, July 5

The Premier, Mr Gillies, has for warded the Governor a communication enclosing the letter received from Rev McDonald, missionary, regarding the state of affairs in the New Hebrides. The Premier urges that the Secretary of State to the Colonies should insist on early removal of the French forces from the Islands.

THE IRISH QUESTION.

A Curious Report.

'BEUTEB.'S TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT. ) London, July 5 . number of letters have been pub ed in the newspapers, which show in December last Mr Gladstone red to co-operate with the Con valives in dealing with the Irish difficulty. Mr Gladstone stated that he made the offer on the ground that hjß had received information that the

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Fire. T , , Christchurch, July o. At 1 a m. to d'y a cottage »t Spreydon, belong ng to M. B Campbell, was burned down. It was insured iu the Australian Mere'utile Union Office. It is supposed the fire Is due to incendiarism, as fires were discovered burning la two rooms.

Burglary. . At the Supreme Oc«lt this morning Charles Miller, for burglary, was sen tenced to five years’ penal servuud .

Supreme Court. Supreme Conrt senteoof-|: - Tnomas Glllon, burglary, seven yea-s penal sotv tude ; James Shearer, robbery from per son, five years penal teevitudo.

Sporting , , . Dunedin, Juy b Lochell was scratched for the Melbourne Cap on June 29. Supremo Court. In M Dalbodyheil v. Dalbedyhe 1 wife claiming for her separate use £IOOO loft under her father’s wiP, which her husoa .d received as her trustee, tin O.iur. granted her decree aa asked.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bu'look reports on the horse market for the week ending Saturd .v, 3 rd July :—Thirty horses were yarned for the day’s sale. There was a fair attendance of farmers and others, but bid..lll2a throughout the sale were languid and only a small number of those entered changed hands. More would have been sold, but intending purchasers conalde e 1 the reserves placed 00 some of lbs medium draughts excessive. Out of the to‘al entry of 30 only 11 were sold as follows, ve . Medium draughts, offairiysnoddnaUty brought, from £ls 10s to £l7 10s ; aged draughts, from £8 10s to £9 10s ; 2-year o'd colts, unbroken. £9 10s to £is, according to description ; inferior and light harness horses brought from 10a to £5 10s. A second-hand spring trap brought £l7 ; set t.ap harnosa, £d ss, second-hand dray, £7-

THE FISHERIES DISPUTE.

Seuzure of American Vessels [ -.rSOTiUt’S KLtOUIMH OOFVI '->»•. New York, July 5. Information has been received in this city that two American fishing vessels have been seized off the Nova Scotian coast. _____

I>HE ASHUtJ KTON Gl3 AK UIAjS, TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1886



Meetings. i SELECT QUADRILLE ASSEMBLY A will be held in the ORANGE HALL on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT. Doors open at 7,30 pm. Dancing to commence at 8 o’clock sharp. Gents <5-, Ladies free. 6 214 By order of the Committee. g?g£S r - I TAB of xhs EAST, LODGE at No. 62, will meet itbe Orange Hall on wednksoaY, Ju'y 7ih, at 7 30 p m. sharp Business— Important, Visitine members cor dially invited. A. COOK, D.D.



A MEETING of thote interested in the formation of a SONS OF TEMPER ancb benefit s giety m\\ held in the Arcade Chambers on FIUD Vi EVENING mx , at 8 pm., when the Grand Worthy Patriarch and Grand Worthy Scribe will bo present to institute a Division. J C DUNCAN, y2sp Convener. ASBBURTON DEBATING SOCIETY THE usual fortnightly meeting of the Ashburton Debating Society will bo held in the Arcade Chambers TO MORROW (Wednesday) EVENING. Subject Of debate Nationalization of the Land, After fiance of tho public is cordially Invited. E. DIM A NT. 7 252 Secretary. FOUND— A dark bay mare, with saddle and bridle. Owner can obtain same by paying expenses. 7 250 All accounts owing to 'he Guar dian Co., must be paid by JULY 25rn or legal proceedings will be taken without farther notice B. HUGHES, *7253 Arcade Chambers. -V7 OTIOE is hereby given that the Clerk of Court will be in attend ance at the R.M. Courthouse, South Rakaia, on Thursday, 8 July inst, between the hours of 9.30 a.m. and 4. 50 p.m.



Public Notices. FOR GASH. —White Sugar, 2£d ; White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, 5d ; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2Jd; Tapioca, 21d; Gutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nuilrod, 5a 6d ; Groats, 9d. J McGueoor, Tancrod Street 8 MB THOMAS, > U R GEO N - DENT IST, ■VILL VISIT ASHBUKT-jN ON THURSDAY, the Bth JULY. And may bo consulted at Quill’s Hotel 1 7*226 M UTUAL ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established l ft 69. Head Offi e for this Island ; 158, Hereford street Christchurch. Directors ; Hon William B-cves, M. L.C. Chairman Henry Bichard Webb, E-q , J.! . William Henry Symea, Esq., M.D. Bankers : The Bank of Now Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeit bio while surrender v duo lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSKS become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAH in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending nssurants will be supplied on application to Mr Carl PRICKHOFPER. at the Conime-cial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED H ARRISON, Local Agent. Bv order, * GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd J n 1886. 6 178



J, Baßantyne & Co. Arc holding an J-MMENSE OLEARINQ OF ALE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular dunst v ble house, CHRISTCHURCH,



k SHBURTON PERMANENT A BUILDING and investment SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will bo received at the Society a offices, Burnett street from 9 a.m. £> 5 p.m , and from 6 to 7.30 pm., THIS EV-NING. , . Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of LUKJ upon first-class security. _



ASHBURTON COUNTY liUNf CLUB



No. of Yeara. Two Four Six Eight ... Ten Monthly | Amount Repay- per menta. Annum. Total Amount Repaid. £a. d. 4 12 2 2 10 8 1 17 d. £ a. d. 65 6 01110 12 0 30 8 0 121 12 0 22 6 0 133 16 0 1 10 2118 20! 144 16 0 1 6 4115 16 0 j 158 0 0



J. WARD, Directing Manager. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY give notice that in accord ance with section No. 04 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882, the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District, which commences at_Jhe amth eastern boundary of RS. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of R-S. 32801 ; and that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangitata Road Board Office. C. J HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28. 1886. 7 235



RANG IT AT A ROAD DISTRICT. ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY gave notice that in accord ance With section No. 94 of “ The Public Works Act, 1882,” the Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in the Shepherd’s Bush Survey District which commences at the southernmost corner of R.S 284 e 4, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of R S. 27783, and i that the plan showing the said road is open for public inspection at the Rangi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER,



Public Notices. LOST. A containing money. F>ndet w'll bo rewarded on returning Ba “’f to uffijj of (hie paper. 7 "33 LOST on Saturday evening a Wedding King and Keeper. Finder will be rewarded on returning same to J. Moison, Bootmaker, Tailored street. 7 238 * LL CLAIMS against tho lato firm of QUINTON & BOYD are requested to bo immediately tent in to tbo under signed, and all Debts due them must be paid at once. FHE DERICK R. QUINTON. Ashburton, July 5, 1880. 7 240 NEWCASTLE COAL. A A COMPANY’S MINE. VV 7BARE NOW LANDING, ex Jessie and Okonom — 400 TONS COAL From tbo above Company’s mine. Tho demand for this Coal in Mclbouine and Sydney is so great that a cargo rarely fu.da its way to Now Zealand 4-7244 TUCKER AND RE3TELL. ’ THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU-



FACTORING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT nfc the following rates of interest : At call, 4T per cent. If deposited for Throe Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 6| per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 104 t Secretary. A actions. JULY 12th and 13th. Messrs zough & magpherson have received instrnctio s from Mr R. Bovan, Stationer, Book«oIler, and Fancy Goods Denier, &c. (owing to hia leaving the colony) to soli tho whole of his STOCK-IN-TRADE SHOP FITTINGS SHOW CASES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, Jult 12rn AND 13th, In the Saleroom, Saunders’ Buildings, next to Quill’s Hotel. Sale commences each d ly at 12 o’clock noon.



Terms cash. ZOUCIT AND MACPHERSON, Auctioneers. SATURDAY, lOiu JULY. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. A FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE For Removsi. Mil T. BULLOCK Inis received in structions from the Ashburton Borough Council to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At tho Arcade, on SATURDAY, 10th JULY, A FOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE for Removal, erected on the Old Fire Brigade Site, Wakarmi road The building is in good repair. Inspection invited. Terms at sale. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 30219 Auctioneer, THURSDAY, J ULY 8- CLEARING SALE. OF BUILDING PLANT, SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, POT PLANTS AND FERNS, TIMBER, &c., &c. MR T. BULLOCK baa received instructions from Mr Geo. St Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Burnett street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, The whole of his superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BUILDING PLANT, Consisting o£ I Bay Marc, “ Bonny,” thoroughly good in all harness 1 Builder’s Cart and Harness Timber Mouldings, Skirtings Benches, Trussels, &c 1 Single-seated Buggy, with lamps (equal to now) 1 Set Silver-plated Buggy Harness (new) 1 Chnllcuttcr (nearly new) Horse Feed, &c. FURNITURE.



NXUAL FTEE To bo held on RACECOURSE, ASH! On WEDNESDAY, AUGUS Patron, Hon J. McLean ; E. G. Wright ; Vice-Pros John Grigg, C. G. Hawd and Hobs ; Stewards M Denshire, Fooks, J. C. N. wether, McOwen, Both Up'on, and Dr Leahy Matthew Stitt ; Starter, Clerk of the Scales’, Mr D the Course, Mr G. F. 1 cappers, Messrs Cottor Upton. The first race to start at I. Handicap Hurdle Pace over eight flights of 1 3ft Cin high ; nomil acceptance, ss. Opei horses that have be hunted with the Ashbu Two Miles, 2 .JH un r Club Steeplec a ase minimum weight 10st) (trophy or cash ; noraii acceptances, 10a ; open hunters ; amateur rider three miles over fair hu 5. Selling Hack Race, post entiy, 10s; no weif the winner to bo sol immediately after the realised above 15 sovs funds of the Club. Th” a mile.on the flat. 1. Maiden Steeplechase sovs, for horses that hi an advertised steoplcc for age ; entrance, 15s. district horses that ha larly hunted with tl Hounds About two n 5, Hunter's Flat Race H. sovs ; minimum weight nation, 10s ; ncceptanc to all qualified luini before starting for th qualify over a hurdle faction of the Stewards 6. Consolation Handicap 1 of 10 sovs ; nominatioi ance free. One and a RULES AND EEGUL 1, No entry will bo recM the condition that all dis and objections arising out shall be decided by the Stew they may appoint ; their d



1. Sitting-room Walnut Suite (in maroon), Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Fonder and Firo Irons, Pier Glass, Vases, , Pictures, Ma'blo Clock, Curtains and Poles \ 2. Diningroom leather Suite,_ ®i, ar * [ monium, 7 stops, hy Cisarini & Co ; Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Bookcase and Books, Hft’ad painted Vases and Lustres. Pictures, Curtain and Poles, Gaso gene (complete), Coal Scuttles, Wool Mats, 1 Sewing Machine by Howe I 3 Bedrooms —Two Chests Drawers, Hand some Wardrobe, Double Iron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring Mat tresses, Palliasses, Marblo-top Wasbatand, Largo Looking-glasses, with Marble Starda ; Carpets, ] Single Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses, Blanketl, Pillows, Bolsters, Bedroom t hairs, Toilet Sets 4. Kitchen —Chairs, Tables, Cocoanut Matting, Couch, Cro kery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, &c, &c 6 Washhouse—Tubs, Table, Largo Bath Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Scales , and Weights i 6 Conservatory—loo carefully selected • Pot Plants (very choice), 1 dozen assorted Ferns, 1 dozen Cactus ) Plants (bloomed last year), 2 Talking Parrots, 1 pair Canaries and ; Cages i Also, at the same time and place, LOT 11, TOWNSHIP OF TINWALD. h The auctioneer bogs to draw special 3 attention to the excellent state of preser h vation of the above goods, as they are all d g o od, and most of them are almost equal r- to now. , . , , in The Pot Plants are a very choice lot, m and have taken several prizes Christchurch and Ashburton. Terms at sale, sale at 12 o’clock.



To Let and F or Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. 8,1011 S ALE—Good Sound Potatoes in Jp large or small quantities. Also, a largeouantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. G 114 * TO LET\ lAHE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ ated corner East and Moore street, lately occupied by the undersigned as Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can bo given on Ist July. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 6 Ashburtop. Tenders. TENDERS. r nENDERS are Invited for cutting 350 |_ chains, and grubbing 250 chains of gurfce on Maronan. Tenders to be ad dressed to the undersigned at “Guardian” offics, betore 12 noon on TUESDAY, July 6. *6 213 CLAUDE M STRAOHEY. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for FORMING about Ton Chains of SWaMP KOAD on the Lowcliff Estate, together with’.OUTFALL DRAIN. The specification may bo seen upon application to Mr W, T. Norrish, Hinds. Tenders to be e ent to the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 17th inst. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 7 246 J Chairman. mount Durr road board DISTRICT. TENDERS will he received at the l oad B isrd Office. Mothven, until! noon on Thursday, July Bth lust for the formation and shi' gling of a!out 22 chains of the West Coast Road, near the | Southern boundary of the district. J Spccißcations can be seen ut the Road Poa-d Office. Thu lowest or any tender not necoFSirily axepied. j. Jackson, #7 230 Chairman. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. NOTICE is hereby given that Grey, Cox and Aitken Streets will ho CLOSED at their junction with the South East Town Belt for wheel Traffic until further notice. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers* Borough Engineers’ Office, 17th June, 18SG.



ORR & ALO Sale oi New Drapery NOW GOING OBSERVE THE ADDI DON’T GO TO T.FM SHOP,



McCallum and Co,, timber, iron, coal, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANT MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDKRS & FARMERS' W B beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL !! COAL! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. ■lnspection iivlted. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS.



Mechanical FIGURES Dance to Music And Keep Perfect Time. Is 3d each, the pair 2a, Is • A* i'> A'j THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity. Is 2d, poet free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par 5 post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies are sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Take Notice,—To advertise our business we will for a short time send the whole of the above mentioned articles to one address p paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders:



Business Notices E PBLIC TRUST OFFIOE OF ITS OBJECTS. NEW ZEALAND 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates and ♦!•» reaU&atter and distribution ol the personal Estate. , , . D . ... 2. The Executorship of the Wills < f persona woo may appoint the Publ.o Trust.* their executor, and thus avoid the neeessby which o-herwuowould exist in commo ting their friends to the responsibilbies involved by such positions, 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Prints, me uairg W age Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trustejof which are definitely set orth in the deeo creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in bis corporate capacity never dies, never loaves tin country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by hia appointment, the expense o jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, la altogether avoided , , , 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of an trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. CASH RECEIPTS. 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales ot charges wun eruiiug from the Public Trnstee, Wellington, or any of hia agents throughout the Colony, Wellington, ALEX. DEAN, Deo. 5, 1885. 17 !/A> Local Agent at Christchurch. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND 'ENED up, a manxjfaotubeb’s STOCK [OF.,LADIES’ HATS, at 1b Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Batin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SH A PES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6s to 12s 61, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, Is lid, 2s 6d, and 3b 6d. ANDREW ORR H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N TERB UPV BRANCH h-v .SH Pr: m lie m W: I.OOC Capital IRF AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWE ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT AST(BURTO v tatio-nery, account, AND LETTjER bo Thfi Undersicned noa a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, . ana Note Pacers various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other SIK A«olnt BooS Sid. to ordor. Vkbtodtog .x.ct.d to «7 [.with despatch. t / _ . # i Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organa, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles Tricycles, and Sociables —a large assortment to select irom. ige’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; g-eateat speed combined with least possibla danger. H. M. JONES. BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 e TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH /RMURRAY^ HBURIDS^ W A SILVER LEVER T C H With Good Steel ILUERT for L 3 [Warranted B. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just elvod a choice assortment of watches anc jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Leve lunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases to j 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watoha md clocks of every dlscription, and at prices tr suit all comers. !n jet gooda anc n every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patera md designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Gnaranteed. Repairs ex. anted with neatness, and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MURRAY EAR PTRKET. A« < N



[A. Oabd.] R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Ifficbs —H A YKIiOOK ST REST (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 tttE HAVE FOR BALE PRIME SEED WHEAT PRIME SEED OATS PRIME SEED BARLEY. Some of the above lots have been grown in the Timaru district. PIG FEED FOR SALE In any quantity. FBIEDLANDER BEOS. 7 243* Messrs white, smithson, an RAYMOND, of Timaru, Bclidtore notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may bt consulted after the arrival of the Booth Express on Mondays and Thursdays In case Mr White should bo prevented from being niMnnt, one of the firm will attend.



.LuUO-ii. £nOR SALE, a large-sized CHAFP ' CCTTIiI:, suitable for steam or horse-power. y T. BULLOCK. TO LET At a low rt ntal, Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK iJV'iR SALE —Thr-e horse poorer, inter im mediate and chaffcuuer. T. BULLOCK i O LET—A 3-rcomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK. jtOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon. .P 6 181 * T. BULLOCK. F OR SAL K—McCormick’s 'xwlca Binder. T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS —To let at a low rental f shop and dwelling house in Peter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, a four-roomed House, facing Moore road, not far from the Presby toiian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. OHO LET, up til September Ist, 1887, the i_ paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. n 'O LET, at a low rental, COITAGH, | facing Graham’s road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Poesesslor after June 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Building Site, neat the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 Fronting tho Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required : balance by instalments T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE —T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is 6J per acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile fron* the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers anF others are invited to inspect fhis section. For full particulars apply to T. BvLLOOK



Town Beet] FOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wil 708, Wills street 639, Havelcck street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Gas? and Aiikei 3240, corner William and Ke 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and tv alt 1060, adjoining 49, Kermcde street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with 231, 'Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with bui 1009 do d 158, Wills, street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with bu 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Wa 1 808, Cox street, with buildi 313, AltVen street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Hi 091, Cameron street C 92 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Oox and Willi; 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Bi 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with bnl! 310, corner Havelock stn 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (loasehol 121, corner Wills and Cat 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and P< Oil, corner Walker and C 1 012, 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, i T