DAILY MEMORANDA.

MEETINGS, AMUSEMENTS Etc. Monday, May 10 Royal Folace Circus at 8 o’clock Thursday, May, 13 Oddfellows’ Hall—Rickard’s Combination at 8 o’clock Monday, mat 17 oroagh Council, at Borough Council Chambers at 7.30 Monday. May' 24 Oddfellows’ Hall—Hunt Ciub Concert and Bali Friday, June 4. Asaburton County Council —At Council Chambers, 11 a.m. .

FIRST EDITION.

In order to ensure despatch by the afternoon trains and coaches the first edition of the Guardian is occasionally published without revision. It is un necessary lor correspondents to call our attention to printers’ errors; If they should be of importance they will be corrected in the subsequent issue. Additional matter appearing in the second edition will appear in the first edition of the following daty.

TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS.

Considerable complaint {and, we admit, not altogether without cause) having recently been made of the late delivery of this paper, wc have to say that entirely nr,a arrangements have just been entered into, to which more extended reference will be made in our issue of Monday, whereby the prompt and punctual delivery of the Guardian will in future be assured.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna Est Veritas et Prevalebit. SATURDAY, MAY, 8, 1886. West Coast Railway.

It is only natural that the people of Canterbury, and especially the people of Christchurch, should feel consider ably elated when they contemplate the early consummation of their long-de ferred hope with regard to the Fast and West Coast Railway. It would be strange indeed if the men who have striven so long and so earnestly to initiate the construction of the “ mid land ” line were not ready, metaphori cally, to throw up their hats and stand on their beads, when the success of their labors appears practically assured. But while we are ready to excuse the extravagant —we are tempted to write ludicrous —exhibitions of delight re cently displayed by some of our Christ church Iriends in connection with this matter, we think they have now made their sentiments sufficiently conspicuous. It is quite possible that a demonstra tion, such as that suggested by a few of the more enthusiastic friends of the scheme, might be misunderstood by the English capitalists and those colonists not intimately acquainted with the merits of the undertaking. It might be assumed that the people of Canter bury regard the arrangement made with the Midland Company as one from which they are to receive great and peculiar benefits by the reckless expen diture of foreign capital. It is a popular error to suppose that both paities to a bargain cannot be benefited by its provisions, and it would be a simple matter for the opponents ot the railway to point to the proposed demon stration and profess to deplore the ill considered enterprise of the “ other side.” Doubtless such professions would have little or no weight with the management of the Company; the Syndicate would not be likely to shape its policy by the ill-humored jealousies of disappoinied colonial politicians. But the credit of the colony is very closely watched by the English investors ; alarms have already been created by baseless rumours and might be created again. The confi dence of the English capitalist—to which we believe the scheme is en titled —will bejan important element for the success of the undertaking, and it would be impolitic on the part of the Canterbury public to take any proceed ings which would give their opponents an opportunity to even temporarily dis turb that confidence. It must not be for gotten, either, that the railway is still unbuilt. We have little doubt that the present negotiations will bring about the desired result ; but the people of Canterbury would be doubly ridiculous if, after according a demonstrative reception to the shadow, the substance should never arrive. We trust they will adopt the suggestion made by the railway guarantors, at a meeting held yesterday, and check their very natural ebullition until the work is actually commenced, or, at least, until Parlia ment has ratified the provisional agreement made with the Company.

The usual monthly meeting of the Ashbur ton Home Committee was held at the County Council Chambers yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs W. C. Walker (Chairman), A. Harrison, D. McLean, J, Jackson and R. Friedlander. After a long consultation the matter of the erection of a new wing was referred to the previous sub committee in order to report upon a site. The tender of W. Korrish at £3 10s per ton was accepted for a supply of potatoes. After the transaction of a quantity of business, and the passing of accounts, the Committee adjourned. The ordinary monthly meeting of the Ash burton Hospital Board was held at the County Council Offices, Baring Square, yesterday afternoon. There were present—Messrs W. C. Walker (Chairman), A. Harrison, D. McLean, J, Jackson, and R. Friedlander. With reference to the grant of £3OO, which bad been allowed by the Government, Mr Harrison reported that owing to the damp state of the walls, it would be inadvisable to paint any of the walls of the Hospital until Spring. In the meantime portions of the roof which required repair might be attended to. It was resolved to have the roof repaired, and Messrs Harrison and Friedlander were authorised to make the necessary arrange ments for carrying out the work. The ordi nary monthly accounts were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned. “ Rough on Rats,” —Clears out rats, mic. roaches, flies, ants, beJ-bugs, beetles, insects ■kunks, jack rabbits, gophers. Druggists the N.Z. i 1 r " Co.. General Agents, e Catarrh cf ihr Blauder.—S luge rritation, inflammation, all kidney and simile complaints, cured by “ Bchu-paiba,” The Drug Co., General Agents.

At the Resident Magistrate's C mrt this morning, before His Worship the Mayor, a first offender was fined 5s and costs f r drunkenness

The usual monthly sitting of the Ash burton his’rict Court will be held on Mondf.y before His Honor Julge Ward The Auckland ammunition has been much improved, and experiments carried on in Wellington by the Defence Depart ment show only one point in the shooting between Home and Colonial cartridges The battery of 6-pounder guns is on board the Oamarn, which arrived at Wellington yesteiday morning. At a meeting in Auckland yesterday of the Lamote Smelting Company, it was resolved to go into liquidatoin. No offers were received for the purchase of the Company’s interest, or to form a now

Company. A meeting of the members of the Ash burtoiijCoursing Club was held on Mon day evening. The following amounts in connection with the late coursing meeting wore paid over Mr M. Digby, L 8 10a ; Mr H. Millar, L 4 14s 6d. It was resolved to hold the next coursing meeting on Wednesday, May 26, when the Lady’s Bracelet, presented by Mr D. M, Ross, of Timarn, will be competed for ; entries to close with the Secretary, Mr W. Zander, an Monday, May 24, at 8 p.m.

Suppose the Monthly Advertiser was in St Leon’s circus, why would it represent the greatest marvel of the evening 1 Because there would be an Excursion Train Running over an elect Shock of Herbal Beer, endangering the Royal Arms, mounted with Steel on fop of the King-stone. Supported by a Foundation of t ucker, which will Rest till knocked down by the Auctioneer; with the Severed Band pointing to the Time the Trains leave for Christchurch and Timaru, where the Ranger over Napier is supplying Refreshments between the Practical and Merchant Tailors, who can obtain their Tea from a Bay les P.ace, opposite the Prince of Wales Feathers. For the cor rectness of this marvel the public is re quested to road the Advertiser carefully down. —[Advt.]

Commenting ou the recent case of cruelty to a dog in which the man Gilchrist was sentenced to 4 month’s im prisonment, the New Zealand Times of Thursday says—“ We heartily applaud Mr Bkddeley’s action in this case, ana we hope our Wellington magistrates will act with similar stringency in every instance where the dastardly offence of cruelty to animals Is proved.” Vanity Fair has been scratched for all engagements at the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club. At a meeting of the guarantors of the West C >ast Railway held in Christchurch yesterday it was agreed that it is advis able to postpone any demonstration for the present. The Mayor of Christchurch however, has received so many offers <>£ assistance towards a demonstration that he is still inclined to complete the project. Captain Alexander Reid, for many years one of the Lyttelton pilots, died yesterday, aged 53 He had been at Lyttelton since 1862. We have been requested to state that the amount, of the claim in the case Dol man v Meaclan, heard at the Res dent Magistrate’s Court yesterday, was 1.6 Os 8d and not 6s *Bd, as reported in our last

issue. The privileges in connection with the

forthcoming race meeting of the Ashbur ton Racing Club were sold by Mr Alfred Harrison at hia auction rooms this after noon. There was a large attendance but the biddings were languid and poor prices were realised. The following are the prices :—Publican’s booth No I, Mr J. Whittle L2 ; publican’s booth No 2, Mr J. Whittle, LI6J; confectioner’s booth, No 1, Mr Davis, L 5 It); confectioner’s booth No 2, Mr Davis, L 3 10 ; rigLt of sports, Air Jones, L2 5s ; Horae yards, Mr Worne, 15s. We should have mentioned in reference to the success of the Buchanan brothers

at the late scholarship examinations that Mr W. H, Kneen, head master of the Ashburton Borough School, has devoted special attention to the lads’ education during the past few months and he is certainly entitled to a congratulatory acknowledgement. Mr Buchanan tas directed our attention to the omission. At a meeting of the Crown Lands Board held in Christchurch yesterday the Board declined to grant Mr R. Taylor permission to remove two cottages erected on a deferred p iyment section at South Rakaia on to another section. A list of deferred payment selectors in arrears with their instalments was banded in. The Board ordered immediate steps to be taken for the recovery of the arrears. At a meeting of the Canterbury Agri cultural and Pastoral Association held in Christchurch yesterday it was resolved to hi Id the next Annual Exhibition of the Association on the old show grounds. The members of the Loyal Ashburton Lodge held their ordinary meeting in the Lodge room last evening. There was a fair attendance, including several visiting brethren. One member was initiated, and three candidates proposed for membership. A letter was re ceived from the Loyal Pioneer Lodge, Mount Somers, advising the death of the wife of P.S. Bro. Syme. It was resolved to forward a letter ot condolence to Bro. Syme. The Lodge was opened for harmony, and an enjoyable evening spent.

The usual monthly meeting of the Unity Degree Temple, No. 11, was held last evening in the Arcade Chambers. There was a good attendance of members. The second degree, was conferred on two Brothers and one Sister. The Temple then took into consideration the bylaws, and a large amount of business was disposed of, after which a very pleasant and instructive evening was passed. The Temple closed in the usual manner. Skinny Men. —“ Wells’ Health Renewe restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, ra potence, debility, ITiej N.Z, Drug Co General Agents. A Fact Worth Knowing. —Are vere suffering with Consumption, Coughs, Seyou Colds setlled on ihe Breast, Pneumonia, or any disease of the Throat and Lungs ? If so, go to your Druggists and get a bottle of Boschee’s German Syrup. The people are going wild over its sue ess, and Druggists all over our couutry are writing us of its wonder - fullcure atrong their customers. It has by far the laiges. sole of any remedy, simply because it is of so much value in all affections of this kind. C bronic cases quickly yield to it. Druggist recommend its and physician* prescribe it. If yon wich to try its superior virtue, ge a Sample Bottle for 6d. Large ice bottle 3s 6d, Three doses will relieve and nycase. Try

Colonial Defence.

Proposals.

(KBUrER’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ) Sydney, Yesterday. The papers relative to the scheme oi defence recommended to the Colo nies by Admiral Tryon has been made public. He suggests that the Colonies should bear the cost of a number of vessels which will be under the control of the naval authorities. The Archer type, fast-going torpedo boats, are con sidered the most suitable foi the work required. Correspondence from the various Colonies shows that the New Zealand Government favours an in creased expenditure of Lao.ooo per annum for the purposes of local defence. Western Australia and Tasmania doubt whether their respec tive Legislatures would sanction any increased expenditure, and point out that there is no information with regard to the proceedings at the recent Con ference. J

LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Longbeach Road Board wan held at the Board’s office yesterday. Present Messrs Grigg (chairman), Chapman, Williams, and Bishop. CHAIRMAN. Mr J. Qrigg was elected chairman for the ensuing year. CORRESPONDENCE. The following correspondence was read (1) from Mr W. Wilson.—Received (2) from the Ashburton Electors’ Protection Association inviting the Board to forward the objects of the Association. Tbemem bers promised their individual support to the Association, but were of opinion that they could take no official action.

SURVEYORS’ REPORT The Purveyors reported upon various works in the district. TENDERS, Tenders were opened for the removal of bridges from the Beach Road, and that of K. Luscombe at L2 each bridge, with right to retain timber, was accepted. FORD AT SARGISSONS It was resolved to diupeuae with ford at Sargissons and make a drain from the site to the creek paddock. SURVEYOR’S ROAD. The Surveyors were directed to have a concrete culvert erreoted over creek on Surveyor’s Road.

SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS. The Chairman reported that the Cold stream Road Board had threatened to take iegil proceedings to recover the amount of the award made by the County Council. He had referred the Coldstream Board to Messrs Wynn-Williams and Deacon. mclennan’s road. The Surveyor was directed to take steps to prevent obstructions being placed in the drain upon McLennan’s road.

PAYMENTS. The usnal monthly accounts were passed for payment. okaham’s road. The Surveyors were directed to report upon the stank upon Graham’s Road. MAINTENANCE. The Surveyors were directed to Invite applications for the work of maintenance. ADJOURNMENT. The Board then adjourned until Friday, June 11.

ANNUAL MEETING OF RATE PAYERS. The annual meeting of ratepayers of the Longbeach Road Board was held at the Board's office yesterday. There was a tjood attendance, and Mr John Grigg. Chairman of the Board, presided. chairman’s report.

The Chairman said :—ln presenting the annual statement, which has just been read, you will observe that it has been made out according to the previous wards. This has been done to simplify accounts, as daring portions of the year the wards were not altered, and for the remainder there were Ho wards, consequent on the severance of the Coldstream district fr< m the district, which, as you are doubtless aware, took p’aoa last August. Thus the expenditure has been allocated to its portion of the district. As, however,owing to the petition of ratepayers, the district has been gazetted into five wards, I have caused a statement to be made out allocating, as near as possible, the re ceipts and expenditure, so as to show you the financial position of the new wards on the Ist April, 1886, which will be duly read. Attached to this state ment is one showing the liabilities of the wards at that date, and also proposed expenditure, which will be submitted for your consideration. The Board have thought it advisable, havingTiad numerous petitions for works to be executed, to present this to you, ia order that such an expenditure, necessitating the strik ing of an adequate me, shall have your sanction or otherwise. This Board having in view the large amonnt that ia annually expended in maintenance and small works would ask your approval of permanently employing a man with the necessary plant to do such work, being confident from the experience of other Boards that it would be performed better and more economically. Since our last annual meeting that portion of the district lying to the west of the Hinds, being Nos 4 and 5 Wards and also part of No 1 Ward, has bean constituted a separate Road District, and a settlement of general and rate accounts waa mutually agreed to. With regard to the award made by the County Council, having reference to such assets as offices and cottages which this Board is asked to buy without alternative, the Board have distinctly decided not to do so for various reasons; principally that the property is not a saleable asset, having no title vested in the old Board, and such a system of cutting up portions of the district into small Boards with the right of getting cash for their interest in the properties is* manifestly unfair, and if pursued might eventually leave a small area with the burden of coat of elaborate offices and buildings. I have also to inform yon that during the year considerable redaction has been made in the working expenses, the staid having been reduced LSO. In conclusion, the Board trust that their actions will meet

HAMSTEAD SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held at the schoolroom last evening. Present— Messrs F. T. Mayo (in the chair), Hunt, Lamb, and Fosset. INCREASE Of ACCOMMODATION. The Chairman said he had again written to the Board of Education, pointing ont the urgent need of increased accommodation at the School, but as yet had received no reply. CORRESPONDENCE. Letters were received on routine matters from the Board ot Education. A letter from the Board was also read in reply to an enquiry etating that it was not laid down in the Act whether the general public bad a right to obtain admittance to Committee meetings, and this was therefore a ques tion each Committee had to settle for itself.

master’s report. The Master’s report was rapid as follows: —During the last month the school has been closed one week for holidays. Num ber on roll at beginning of month, 235 ; admitted daring the month, 5; withdraw*! during month, 2; number on roll at present, 238. Owing to wet weather the attendance of children for this month has not been very good. I would request the Committee to grant, if possible, the sum of L2, to order to obtain a few of the moat important apparatus for the teaching of agricultural chemistry.

A list was appended of names of child ren who had not been in attendance half the number of times the shool was open. As three of the children resided within the bonndries of the Borongh School Committee’s district, it was resolved to request that Committee to take steps to compel these children to (attend echooL chemical apparatus The sum of L2, as request by the master, was, on the motion of Mr Hunt, seconded by Mr Lamb, voted for the purpose of procuring the necessary apparatus for thsi teaching of agricultural chemistry. APPLICATION.

Mr O. C. Fooks, Returning Officer for the Town District of Hakatere, wrote making application for the use of the school on Saturday, May 29, for the pur pose of holding an election ,for commis sionere. The application was granted on certain conditions. ' inspection. The Chairman said that during the week the school had been (inspected, by Mr Wo d, who had been highly pleased with what he saw, and* had complimented the teachers on the efficiency and good conduct of the children. FENCING. The Chairman waa authorised to make arrangements for the erection of a fence around the master’s bouse, and the Com mittee adjourned.

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP.

[From our own Correspondent.} Yon no doubt wonder, Mr Editor, at not having received any news from here for some time. The fact is, things are unc mmonly dull in this neighbourhood. When Mr Walker, M H.R. for this, dis trict addressed the electors here I hoped something would fall in my way, but, unfortunately, your reporter w»s present and to<>k the matter out of my bands. Sometimes people ask me, “ Why don’t you write another letter to the Guardian; ” but as you only insert absolute news, writing undertake for amusement rarely has a chance of insertion. Were it other wise, I could have written you without limit—not about tbe M.H. R-’s speech, which was a condensed repetition of a former one delivered at Methven, but about the ridiculous questions unripe individuals put to public men on every conceivable occasion One person amused me not a little by his pertinacity of interrogation. He was “ itching ’’ with interrogative anxiety. Tne contractors for the Mount Somera Railway Extension a.rived on tbe scene of their future operi ti.T.s on Wednesday Last night they had a learn to erected and ready for habitation, and they evi dently mean business. ■ It gives the place quite a lively appearance to see so many men, drays and horses about. For the last fortnight we have had a kind of illness among our children, in the shape of rash, or, as £ should say, “ cashes,” for the symptoms differ greatly in different cases. One child, for instance, was covered all over with dark red spots, and waa laid op ; in another instance, it appeared as countless pimples under the skin, but did not inconvenience the patient much. Just now I learn, to my regret, that Mrs Syme, the wife of Mr David Syme, of Springbnrn, died last night I am bold that she bad been ailing for a long time ; but of late seemed to enjoy Im proved health, so that her death is looked upon by her friends as sudden and unexpected. The Symes have been well known In this district, and are highly respected.

ASHBURTON CHEESE AND BUTTER FACTORY.

LAu extraordinary general meeting he shareholders in the Ashburton Cheese and Butter Factory was held at the Arcade Chambers this afternoon. There wae a good attendance, and Mr H. Friedlan. dor, Chairman of Directors, presided. The meeting was called to confirm a resolution passed at the extraordinary general meeting held on May 18th, to the effect that the Company be voluntarilly wound up under the p ovisions of the Companies Act, 1882. Mr John Grigg moved that the resolu tion be confirmed. Mr S. S. Chapman seconded the motion. In reply to questions, the Chairman said that he was sorry to state that the

loss on last year’s bacon account was LSBB 17s 3d. This loss was not on the bacon alone, became a -considerable portion included salaries and various which would have gone on all the same bad not bacon-curing been carried on. The actual loss on the bacon amounted to about L3OO The cheese operations for the present year showed a credit balance of L 76 15s 2d, after deducting interest on plant. The motion was then put to the meeti ng and carried unanimously. Mr G. Jameson moved “That Mr Joshua Tucser be and hereby is appointed liquidator for the purpose of winding up the Company, and that the remuneration I or his services in such winding up be fifteen guineas ” Mr B. Alcorn seconded. Mr Secretan thought two liquidators* should be unpointed, and move an amend ment to the effect that Mr Tncker and Mr J, W. White be appointed at a joint re muneration of fifteen guineas. Mr H. Gallon seconded the amendment. After some discussion the amendment was withdrawn, and the motion pat to the meeting and carried unanimously. [Left sitting.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, MAY N, 1886.



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Wanted. WAJN'TEL) — , Goat in Milk. Parti culars as to price, etc., apply to Office of this Pap 5 698 t T'T'ANTED Known —Greatei reduction V\ than ever at the Sale of Bank rupt Stock. — Hayes and Co , Arcade. ED Known—The Gospel will be preached every Lord’s Day evening in the Arcade Chambers at 6 30 p.m. (d v ) Free tur ail. Wo collection 5 G 97



MR J. H. BROOKS is now receiving Pupils for the Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Singing, etc For particulars, apply to J. H. Brooks (Mr S. Wolf a late residence), Wills street, Ashburton [A Oaed.] E, M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER ASD SOLICITOR.



TTCTANTED KNOWN— looked Vv for come at last. T. Hoult, i having commenced bacon curing, he is able to supply a real good Pork Sausage at 61 per lb at the Factory, Moore st, Ashburton. Pigs cured in any quantity dried, smoked and do’iverol homo at, One Penny per lb. T*. Hoult _ PRESENTS ! Presents ! We are now giving Presents to the value of in the £ to every purchaser of One Shilling and upwards on Drapery and Millinery, etc. For description of i Presents see Window. Dressmaking on j the premises. Perfect fit guaranteed.— H. O. Segers, Melford House.



Oypicis—H AVEL O 0 K. STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 28? Australian mieroantile UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. The only Company in Canterbury WHICH DID NOT RAISE RATES 33$ PER CENT on Country Rises. We ABU NOW, AS WE HAVE BEEN FOB, THE PAST THBEB YEARS, ACCEPTING RISKS PEB CENT. OFF TARIFF. W. B. MOSS, Agent lot Ashburton District. September 22, 1885. 9^615



Trees Trees Trees THE undersigned has FOR SALE all kinds of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, Pinas Insignia, Austrians, Maritima, and Mscrocarpa, by tecs .of thousands; other kinds in proportion. All kinds of cabbage plants, etc, on ea.e All orders by post or otherwise shall receive my best attention. A grand lot of early strawberry plant,o “ “James poehb, CLIFTON NURSERY, 574 Allenton. Ashburton. CANTERBURY MILLS, ASHBURTON. WILL be a BUYER op UPWARDS OF 300,000 Bushels MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also some Large Lines of OATS AND OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Full Size and Weight, at 5s 6d pet dozen.



340 C, W, TURNER. Per D. H. BROWN. BE.'TTIE & COMPANY, JJLACK, Criterion House, 201, 2C3, 205, High street, CHRISTCHURCH. We have the pleasure to advise our Customers and the residents generally lathe Ashburton District that wo have cow received very large Shipments NEWEST DRAPERY GOODS for the Present Season. The advantages which we possess in being able to bay iu the Best British Markets, and the thorough experience of our bnjer, enables ns to supply all Goods uuaer OUR CASH SYSTEM of business AT LOWEST PRICES.



f*rANTED Known.—C Hawkins, Tin » • wald, is now making Men’s Water tight Boots, to measure, for 18s rivetted, 20i pegged A good assortment of strong boots in stoct, at lowest possible price A call earnestly solicited, Monthly advertiser, issued by Robert Elston, Theatrical 1 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 be later than the 26th ef each month. WANTED Known—Wertheim Sew ing Machines can be had on Time Payments at the New Zealand Clothing Factory’s Branch, East street, Ashburton. 2 276 A GRAND White Sugar, 3d per lb; Dried Apples, 6d per lb ; Figs, 8d per box; New Currants, 6d per lb ; New Nelson Jams, 6d per tin; Condensed Milk, Od per tin ; Sperm Canales, tid per lb ; Price’s English Sperms, lOd —At Jas UcQkegor’s, Tancred street.



ANTED Known—That R. Lancas ter has reduced the price of meal 25 per cent—for Cash only. Lamb, 2a and 3a per quarter. 41b Loaf for 4£d. Free trade for ever. R. Lancaster, Ready-Money Meat Matt, Bullock's WANTED Known—To the Ladies of Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts and the public in general. Mr J. Moison, Impermeable Bootmaker, has re ceived a large shipment of French, Eng lish and German ladies’ shoes, button up andgelastic sides, great choice, now for inspection, which J. Moison intends dis posing of at reasonable rates during the coming holidays. 11 is own make always on hand or made to order. Repairing done with care and promptitude. Colo nial boots of all kinds. Next to the Club, Tanored street, Ashburton. 10 880 Arcade. 9 632



Special Advertisements. non SALK —T.S. 197 and part 190 JJ (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed bouse and etc i am prepared to accept a very low price fur this eligible property. T. BULLOCK MBS MOSS has opened a school for young ladies only at Mr Sealy’s late residence, Beach road, and wishes also a few music pupils Terms (moderate) on application or may be ascertained of Mr H. M. Jones or Mr T. F. Farley. 2 242 RAILWAY Refreshment Rooms,



We endeavour to give our Customers beat value procurable, whatever Prices they may wish to purchase Goods at, and our Stock is so LARGE AND WELL-ASSORTED that the most varied wants can be sup plied. We append a list of our Depart ments, in each of which an immense Variety of most Novel and Fashionable Goods will be found DRESS DEPARTMENT HOSIERY DEPARTMENT MANTLE DEPARTMENT dressmaking department millinery-apartment CLOTHING DEPARTMENT R OTHING DEPARTMENT E C ING DEPARTMENT T A ILOR DEPT, household fd to cur "We Invite particular attention Stodk of ua mils Jolonial Manufacture from vsrio Including JLANKETS, FLANNELS & TWEEDS OT ASHBURTON MANUFACTURE. Cash System and Cash Prices. BLACK, BEATTIE & CO. GENERAL DRAPEPY WARE HOUSE, tailors, MAKERS, and MILLINERS.



ASHBURTON. MR T. QUILL begs to announce the fact that he is still carrying on business at the Railway Station, where he still will retain his former reputation by selling nothing but the BEST of old matured Wines and Spirits. Luncheon will also be supplied on the shortest notice, and moderate charge. P. S.—The above Rooms are open to the Public from 7 a.m. till after the arrival of last train at night. T. QUILL, 3 389 Lessee, the Ashburton Uuards and Vo.un- X teers.— THE VOLUNTEER RED BOOK, containing the whole . the Exercises in Battalion Drill, Squai -rill, Bayonet Drill, infantry Drill, Etc, NOW IN. The above should be perused by all Volunteers and will be found useful to those intending to compete for Govern ment appointments. This book being difficult to procure all intending purchasers had better apply at once to T. F. FARLEY. School Committees will do well to con sider the many advantages to be derived from purchasing their prize books from me, as I am now offering prize books at very reasonable prices, in fact, at Christ church prices, and no carriage to pay, whilst my stock consists of about 3,500 volumes. School requisites of every description kept in stock, Thomas F. Far.Hy, Bookseller, Stationer, Printer, and Newsagent, Saunders' Buildings, East street, Ashburton. Branch Shop: Town Hall, Ashburton.



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MANUFACTURE of ACCOUNT BOOKS Having made arrangements with a first class firm for the execution of all Com missions as described above, clients may roly upon receiving PROMPT ATTENTION, first class work being made a specialty. LITERATURE. Any book not in stock will be procured without delay. Orders taken for ail news papers British and Foreign included), Public Committees receiving liberal con cessions. . PRINTING. This branch is b«ing fostered, and every attention paid to accuracy, neatness, and promptitude in the execution of all orders, 'ail work receiving personal superintend ence. —— DELIVERY OF NEWSPAPERS. Customers may rely upon receiving their Morning and Evening Papers safely de livered at their doors, and not upon the front lawn. The same remars: applies to Home Papers, Journals, and Periodicals ; also, purchasers may have their Parcels delivered promptly.



Wholesale Links always in Stock. Brown Paper, Grocer’s Bags, Tea Papers Twine, and iradestuon’sgeuoral requisites, Bookbinding Orders Received. C. F. Farley, BOOKSELLER. STATIONER PRINTER & NEWSAGENT, Saunders’ Buildings and Town Hall, Ashburton.



STOCK-TAKING, FEBRUARY 1, 1886. "V\7 ® beg to draw out Ashbur- VV ton Country Custo mers’ attention to the tact that we have reduced the prices of many lines in our well known Stock, notably in MENS’, BOYS’ & YOUTHS’ Clothing, And feel confident that an early inspection will well repay a isic to the NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY’S BRANCH, East Street, Ashburton.



Victorian Steam Carriage Works. J. R. STEEL & SOM WISH to Intimate to the Public of Ashburton and surrounding districts that, having obtained STEAM POWER and other Machinery requisite for the carrying on their work efficiently, are now in a position to meet the demands of the public with a fir’’*-class article at prices to suit the times. Every dC 'flption of Carriages and Traps made, Painted and Repaired. Spring Traps from £2O. Whitechapela from £25. Buggies from £3O. P.S.—Special attention paid to Repainting and Retrimming, VICTORIAN STEAM IRON WORKS AND GENERAL SHOEING FORGE. J. R. S. & SON, while thanking the public for their past liberal support in this department, beg to intimate that, having procured first-class Machinery, they are now iu a position to undertake all kinds of Engineering work. Special attention is given to Turning, Boring and the Repairing of all kinds of Machinery, including Combines, Engines, Reaper and Binders and every description of Agricultural Implements.



ESTIMATES given for Contractors and Builders Ironwork. HORSES CAREFULLY HOD—Draughts, 7s ; Hacks, 6s. 8 415 BOHEMIAN GLASS VASES, Etc., To Purchasers of Parcels amounting to TEN SHILLINGS AND ONE POUND. rtlclea to be Exhibited In Windows in a few days. Presents equal to a reduo tio of THREE SHILLINGS IN THE FOUND, to be distributed upon arrival. Victoria House. RAND DISTRIBUTION OF Dim ant and Coe, GENERAL DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, Kro Em* P- 4 ttaond.. tu.M. Ashbwrtq*.



Special Advertisements. IpOK Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, • Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. K A IT'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Golds 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. COAGDLI*fE Cement for Broken Articles, Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stockport, England



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON.



OBSERVE TEIE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP. Orr and Alcorn, EAST STRHET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OP FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY And Respectfully inrite your Inspection. 4 892



rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the nid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.same pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives ua much pleasure to inform onr friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... a 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits ... ... ... -4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion.



CONTINUATION OF THE UNP 'BALLELED CHEAP SALE Of Mosers Friedlander Bros’ stock of Drapery, Clothing, AN ) Boots AMOUNTING TO ABOUT £sooq ANDREW ORR having purchased the übovo STOCK at a iarge reduction from Cost Price, is still giving it away at Unheard-of prices i His great object being to turn it into cash, no matter at vh»t sacrifice ANDREW ORR



Aano margin is allowed for risk of any kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings jest received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOtHIEttS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Go., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS.



TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMER*- WE 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 whloh jsff* Defy Competition TSSfc COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! We are now landing ex Hanroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatips, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will he sold at lowest rates. All kb ds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERB. W. H, COLLINS, 4 547 Mat agar,



The greatest appetizer, stomach, blood I - vier regulator on earth—American Ox's Hop- Bitters. Look for and read Now money is so scarce it behoves every ona to be on the alert and endeavor to make her twenty shillings go as far as possible. One glance at H. E. May and Co.’s advertise ment, which appears in our columns this even ing, should convince one and all that the pro prietors of The Hall, High street, Christ church, are determined to do their part The prices quoted for the various items are, we be teve, lower than on any pier ous occasion, an hould induri- all hnvera "ifhap IV Slid ffto qhv