ta t idly recommend itself to colonists, and that the srea of settlement will greatly ex tend annually. lam rather p eased to see the proposition for the advsi.ce > I money to holders for the building of home- eads. I think that a very wise provision. It will be an encouragement to persons t< build houses, to plant orchards, to fence and improve the land. All this wi 1 tend to help on the pregress of the c' uatry In looking over the figures <■* the Registrar-General the other day, I came across Information which was rather start ling in Its character as to the manner in which our lands are he d by private individuals. 1 always recognise*the fact that figures are dry things to deal with ; but the figures 1 wish to quote will enlighten the country and show the monopolizing tendency of a few indivi duals in this colony. It will be seen torn the following figures how a few persons hold large tracts of country : 14,766 persons own 5 acres and under XuO acres. 14,267 ” 100 ” hWW „ 1,404 ” 1,000 ” 10.000 324 ’• 10,000 ” 50.0U0 2S ” 50,000 acres and over. If these estates could only be cat up and settled upon, the agricultural population of the colony would be largely increased, and the strain to meet the interest upon the money borrowed by the holders of these large tracts would be eased and appreciably felt by all classes of the community. I think that is alarming, taking into consideration the state of our population. It will be seen, on looking at the figures, that the indebtedness on mortgage in this colony to foreign creditors is £15,018,904, while the mor

gages to foreign capital amnnst to £14,997,557 ; in all, £30,016,461. To that has to be added the deb‘a of pe'eons

In the colony exclusive of mortgages, £14,540,000. And then look at the tendency of our property tax. In there were 25,460 taxpayers under

the property tax. The amonnt of real property in the colony was £44.810,000, the personal property, £40,190 000 —In all £85,000,000 ; which at |d in the pound gave ns £265,675. Now, it will be borne in mind in this House, that any legisla tion which wo adopt for the promotion of the agricultural interest must have a corresponding effect upon the revenues of this colony. The more agriculturists we can plant upon the soil the more con sumers wi&we secure to contribute to the revenue of the colony, and we shall there by swell the revenue arising from the property tax, which is now forming the most substantial item ia our colonial revenue. I trust that the House will

give this matter its most serious consider ation. When this scheme was first pro-

pounded by the honorable member for Auckland East,.! was, I confess, one of those members who did not pay much attention to it, because I noted one or two defects, which I must say have since

been remedied. There was, for instance, an absence of finality about the deben tures. There was no time when they should bo made redeemable, and it seemed to be proposed that they should go on for all time. lam glad, however, to see that the honorable member has introduced

a clause this time w'hereby the debentures are to have a fixed currency of twenty-five years. In conclusion 1 would say that there has been no Bill introduced to this

Bouse which if passed would be hailed with greater satisfaction by the coloni.sts of New Zealand than this Bill, and I feel

sure that it will be received with ao

elamation by the whole people, and be

transmitted as a sacred and inestimable

succession to posterity for its benefit and blessing for all ages.

SPORTING

WELLINGTON STEEPLECHASES

The following is the result of the Consolation Handicap, 40 sovs Victor, lOat 101 b 1 J. L. Sullivan, SM ... ... 2 Freebooter, Oat 7ib 3

CRICKET.

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME.

[eeuxeb’s TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT. 1

London, July 10,

The cricket, match, Australian v Notts, was resumed and concluded to-day. The weather was fine and the attendance good. The wicket was in better order than on the previous day. The home team continued their second innings, which closed for 157, of which Scotton made 45 before he was caught. The Australians, who required 180 runs to win, went in for their second'innings, and when the stumps were drawn had lost four wickets for 122 runs. The principal scorers were :—Jones, cauaht, 40; Scott, caught and bowled, 35; Giffen, not out, 24. The game was declared drawn.

A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE.

Wellington, July 11

Mr A. Levy, J.P., Secretary of the Wellington bianch of the Temperance Alliance, has been missing since Thursday, and nothing has been heard of him since. On Wednesday last Mr Levy and the members of the Cook Licensing Cotnr. ittee each received a letter threatening that their lives would be taken if they peis’sted in a determination to close three hoi el? in the district. No reason is known for Mr Levy’s absence, which is causing ac x ety to his friends. The matter has been placed in the hands of the police.

MAORI-AGGRESSION.

Baweba, July 10

Inspector Pardy with nine constables i want out to Lysaght’s farm this morning, and found that the natives had decamped in the night. The poles they had planted in the ground were pulled down, and they had left eleven kits of potatoes behind. The police went to a neighbouring pah. and the chief, replying to questions, said be had acted according to the instruction of Te Whltl. The police warned him that he would be arrested if he did it again. The natives are silent and sullen. Shortly after this another small body of natives, eleven in number, rode right through Lysaght’s land to the scene of the building. Th y - ' r ~ * urned back by the police and warned. A good number of natives have left Talporlwbenui by a hack road for the s ame place. Every consideration was shown by tin police, but they intended to arrest the ringleaders (f mischief ig done

Manaia, July H.

A number of natives ostensibly acting under the direction of Te Whltl, entered upon T. Bayley's land, abont a mile from Manaia, and burnt a quantity of flax- They were reported to have stated their intention of returning shortly to plough New Plymouth, July 12. There were reports in town to day that the natives were ploughing land at Oakura alongside tjte BoteK This is perfectly true, but the land belongs to them. I' was formely let to the Hotelkeeper but he had given it up and they are now using It. Rumors of Maories ploughing at Waltara have been reported but there is no truth in them.

COLONIAL VISITORS.

Eoyal Favors.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.] London, July 10. The Prince and Princess of Wales gave a garden party to-day at Marl borough House in honuor of Colonial visitors. The Queen was present and many colonists were presented to Her Majesty.

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Orange Ceremonies. Auckland, July 10. The anniversary of the battle of th< Boyne ;a being observed here with gmn*er eclat than anial The Orange Lodge met on Saturday afternoon and yesterdm spool »1 religious services took place. Th B afternoon brother:! marched in procession with bands of music from Newton and Rsmuera and to-night a soiree and con cert takes pla-e at St James hall. Supreme Court. Wellington, July 10.

The Supremo Court criminal sitting commenced this morning, '] hero are 15 cases. The Judge in his charge to the grand jury said the cases are of the simplest kind, and none ca'l for any remark. A trne bill was found against Cornelius Toll, larceny.

ERUPTION OF TARAWERA

Rotorua, July 12

I A severe shock o' earthquake was felt at 4.30 on Saturday afternoon. The volcanoes were d scharging large volumes of smoke and steam all day. Judging from the direction fresh ones appeared to have broken out near Paeroa Ranges. A report has been received that a party of four tourists have just arrived and Intend to make a thorough exploring tour and proceed overland to Wellington.

SYDNEY PARLIAMENT.

* Disgarceful Proceedings

[neuter's TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] Sydney, July 11.

I The Legislative Assembly continued in Committee on the Customs Bill until an early hour this morning. Late last night a compromise was declared, and I after entering a protest against the House sitting on Sunday, in Opposi tion left the Chamber in a body at midnight. The Government then proceeded with the Bill, and after pass ing the clauses postponedjthe discussion of the schedule, and the Assembly ad journed until Tuesday. At the conclu sion of the proceedings the strangers in the gallery groaned.

COMMERCIAL.

Loudon Markets.

’REUTER'S TELEGRAMS COPYRIGHT- J London, July 9.

The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,180,000 quarters, being 130,000 more than reported last week. New Zealand meat is quoted at 3d to per lb at Smithfield. Wool—At to-day's auctions the catalogue submitted comprised 14,000 bales, the various lots offered meeting with a firm and active demand.

London, July 10

Australian tallow of fair average quality has advanced fid per cwt; beef tallow being quoted at 24s fid, and mutton at 26s fid per cwt.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, JULY 12, 1686.



SKILFUL SURGICAL 01 THE American Ambassa Mr Kasson, has lately Government an interesting remarkable surgical oporaf formed by Professor Billri which, wonderful to tell, ( removal of a portion of the involving nearly one-third of strange to say, the patient only successful operation ol performed. The disease operation was performed wa stomach, attended with symptoms :— The appetite There is a peculiar indescril the stomach, a feeling that hr as a faint “ all ffo?ie ” sens slime collects about the tcei the morning, accompanied b taste. Food fails to satis! faint sensation ; but, on t appears to aggravate the feel re sunken, tinged with yell and feet become cold and perspiration. The sufferer f time, and sleep docs not see After a time the patient bccc irritable, gloomy, his mind forebodings. When rising £ recumbent position there ii whirling sensation, and he is something firm to keep fro bowels costive, the skin dry •< the blood becoming thick an does not circulate properly, patient srnt.*a nn food soon at



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Public Noti ROAE OTIOE Is given th Broom growing on must be Cleared from su’ uoutha. FUNERAL NC THE Friends of Mr R respectfully inforr Funeral of hia late belo' Theresa will move fron Tancred street west, on M 14, at 2 o’clock, for Cemetery. 7*280 NEWCASTLE ( AA COMPANY’S ."BARE NOW LAND: f and Okonom — 400 TONS 00 From tho above Comp? 0. J BAKE Tlie demand for this Coal



Notice is far! her given that the rate books will be open for inspection at the Council Chambers, Baring Square, from the 16th July, 1886, until August sth, 1886. between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m on all week days except Saturdays, when the books may be inspected between the hours of 10 a,m. and 1 p.m. By order, r U rUvl j F. MAINWARENG, Ashburton, July 12, 1886. Clerk. 7 §281 j



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale oi New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. ■ OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T GO TO TPE WRONG SHOP. Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu- Ta/»f t*ov*a A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite yoar jJS®' Inspection. 592 COAL! COAL 11 COAL!!! S ARE NOW LANDING, PRIME NEWCASTLE COAL, Which should give satisfaction to every Consumer. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO FARMERS—A LARGE NUMBER OF HURDLES AND GATES FOB SALE, Amo— , FENCING WIRE, Which must be cleared to make room for * further shipments to arrive. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, •te, always in stock, f 256



Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, A. J. White, Esq, Baptist Missionary,



A uctions. P< stp jnement MR SEVAN'S Sale is POSTPONE' until SATURDAY NEXT, when it will take plice in the ARCADE, at 12 o’clock noon. MATSON. COX AND C;V, 7*282 Auctioneers.



In Bankrup V. IN BANKRUI In the District. Couri (being a local ''our holden at Afhburt* In the matter of “ 1 Aot, 188 d,” *nd Ac same, and of the MICHAEL McAA ven, Contractor, a A MEETING of the c above named Mich consider an application discharge is hereby sun field at the above Court, Wednesday, the 21 at day it eleven o’clock in the fo Dated this 13th day of J Deputy Oflic And notice is hereby a he said Michael McAvey t Ay of August next, at ter orenoon, or so soon there; an be heard (that heir lace appointed by the si urpoae) apply to the loart for an order of dla Dated this 12th day o; EDWD. G. < 279 * Solicitor fo Meetings STEPHEN’S i



Admission, only Sixpence Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at 8. Holders of season tickets will please note alteration of time. 7 273 Tenders. TENDERS me invited for repairs to master's house, Wakanui Main School. Specifications may be seen at the shop of Mr H. M. ,I ones, where tenders will ho received up to 3 pan. on TUESDAY, the 13th inat., addressed to DAVID JOHNSTON, "7 274 Chairman of Committee. SHEEP FEED FOR SALE. TENDERS will bo received by the undersigned up to f» p.m on TUESDAY, 13th July, for the right to Feed Sheep only on the Faun at Tinwald, containing 408 acres, lately occupied by Mr Alex. Patterson, tenderers to state price per acre, and whether for three or six months G. JAMESON, 7 258} feshburton. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD, TENDERS are invited for FORMING about Ten Chains of SWAMP ROAD on the Lowcliil Estate, together with OUTFALL DRAIN. The specification may bo seen upon application to Mr W. T. Norrisb, Hinds. Tenders to bo sent to the undersigned not later than SATURDAY, 17th insl. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, 7 24f>| Chairman. CANTERBURY PLANTATION BOA UD. TENDERS are Invited for Ploughing Rolling, and Disc Harrowing 300 Acres of Land, In seven lota. The speFfication can be seen upon application at the office of the *" Ash burton Mail.” Tenders to bo sent to the undersigned not later than noon on MONDAY, the 19th instant. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. Bth July, 1886. §7 273



A. Harrison. MUTUAL LIFE AS&ORI\TION OF AU.iTRALA.SI , Estab’ishod 1861), t Hea'i Office—lsß, Hereford afreet, Christchurch, A/TR ALFRED HARRISON has been I VI a,jp ini od locml Agent at Ashburton for thia Associate n and will in fnturo re ceive all premiums on existing policies, and accept prop mala for new business. By order of the Board. GEORGE GILL, 7 264 Recremry, Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise.



WONDERFUL BOOK FOR Is CONTAINING 100 THICKS A nd PF LU-- lONS With Cards. ‘25 Jfa'vellons i COIN THICKS For the perform ance of which only a common pack cf cards ami the ordi nary coins of tho jES? * SSii. ■"7" 5 realm are needed , : All Fully Ex ; -I JplsWad. A large cc llection of AMUSING Kiddles, Charades, GAMES, <fec. And or •200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novehks, Games, Toys, &0., covering over 300 pages and illustrated wiih over 300 wood blocks. Both books mailed free for Is. ACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FI«U R E S \ Dance to Mnsic And Keep Perfect Time. 1b 3d each, the pair 2a. 1 Vf THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH’S CHANGEABLE PACK OF CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity. Is ‘2d, post free. N.S.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. It 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 tho whole of tho above mentioned articles to one address poet paid f r 2s 6d. Address all orders; H. TORK <fc CO., 401 George street, Sydney. Lock Box 41, King street, Post Office. (3 222



'Vgent Norwich Union Fire Inauranco Company. FOR WAL E D. F. Plough, hy Rold and Gray T.F. Plough, hy Reid and Gray Chaffcuttor Throe-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring .’art 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano; beautiful t me ; cheap. One Hnt on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HAP it I HON Public Notices. MUT U ALITeE ASSOCIATfoN OF AUSTRALASIA. Established ISGt). Head Office for this island ; 158, Hereford street Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P, William Henry Symcs, Ksq., M.D. Bankers ; The Bank of New Zealand.



Solicitors : Messrs Harper and Co. Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, anil non forfeitiblo while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE YEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of interest to intending assurants will bo supplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR ALFRED HARRISON, Local Agent, By ardor, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, ‘22nd J n 1886. (5 178 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB N N UAL STEEPLECHASES To be held on the RACECOURSE, ASIIBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST. 18, 1886. Patron, Hon .1. McLean ; President, Mr E. G. Wright ; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Boss ; Stewards. Messrs Bowycr, Denshire, Fooks, .1. C. N. Grigg, Mero wethor, McOwon, Rutherford, Reid,



15pion, and Dr Leahy ; Judge, Mr Matthew Stitt : Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr (i. F. Scott; Handi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Uptou. Tho first race to start at 12.,‘50 p.ur. 1, Handicap Hurdle Back, of 15 sovs, over eight flights of hurdles, about oft tiiu high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds, Two Milos. 2, Steeplechase Cnr(handicap minimum weight 10st), of ISO sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; open to all qualified hunters ; amateur riders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3, Selling Hack Race, of 10 bovs ; post entry, 10s; no weight under Ost; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 Suva to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat. 4, Maiden STaKi'LEciiAsE Pi, ate, of 15 sovs, for horses that have never won an advertised steeplechase; weight for ago ; entrance, 15s. Open to all district horees that have been regu larly’ hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two miles. 5, Hunter’s Flat Rack Handicap, of 15 sovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Open to all qualified hunters. Horses before starting for this race must qualify over a hurdle to tho satis faction of Ihe Stewards Two miles. 6, Consolation Handicap Steeplechase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ance free. One and a half miles.



RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. No entry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint ; their decision on all points connected with carrying out this programme to be final. 2, Grand National Steeplechase Rules adhered to when applicable. j H h Afatrict horse shall mean any been commonly resident in the JBmbtwton County from May 18, 188(5, and up to the date of the forth coming meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said County during the same period.—A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has been fairly hunted, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1880. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance -with this programme for [ expenses of the course; I 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 0. An amateur rider shall bo any person who has never ridden for hire, and who -is a member of a recognised Hunt Club, 7. Professional riders will bo required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which they arc admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by foes, name, ago, description of horse, and colors of rider, and a master of hounds’ cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the bands of the Secretary not later than '.) p.m. on Saturday, August 7. 9 Weights will bo declared ou Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday. August 17. 8 SAUNDERS, 7 237 Secretary,



Business Notice; E P B LlO TRfISf OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS, 1. The Administration of lotestats Estates and the realisation and distribution ol the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trnatee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise mould exist in commit ting thetr friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle meats and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate cap'.city never dies, never leaves tke country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of fresh 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 carofnl consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained :rom the Public Trnatee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dbg- 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND 'ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock ;OF LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats Batin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6b to 12a 6d, NOW SOLD AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3« 6d. ANDREW ORE IJI H E PREMIER COLONIAL COMFI N A MTERB UP V BRANCH. /Urn# - n'fry : ' ~ ~y vj '*' aA' '' ' 1559 4P. w /A* Capital 1,0 9 C > FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE«LOW}<ST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO K The Undersigned naa a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papera, varlona sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkatanda, and other requisites. Account Booka made to order. Bookbinding executed In any atyle andjwlth despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organa, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Blcyclea, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Radge’* Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least possible danger. H. M.~JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 g MURRAY^ TO MEET THE TIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 JWarranted



E. MUEEAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and i now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ?lth gold balance and very heavy oases for L 3 15a, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every dlscrlptlon, and at prices tr salt all comers. In jet goods and in every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Bepairs exa cnted with neatnesa and despatch at the lowest entrant rates. ROBERT MURRAY KAS STREET, AV RT7RTO -



MUSIO, — Mr J. JI, Brooks, teacher! of Pianoforte, Organ, Violin, Sing- j ing, etc. Pianos tuned. Terms on j application. Williams Street, Ashburton. 1 26 THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTURING COMPANY j (LIMITED) { IS prepared to received limited sums l of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the | following rates of interest ; ! At call, 4A per cent. | If deposited for Three Months, 5 per | cent ; for Six Months, per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, * per cent. ALFRED BUNTING, 6 194 J Secretary. J. Ballantyne & Co. A holding an JMMENSE (gALE DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Chkisichdkcb, %i m



[A Card,] E. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Imcis-HAYELOOK S.TREBT (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 237 Messrs white, smithson, an RAYMOND, of Tunam, Solicitors notify that their Mr J. W. WHITE will attend THE ASHBURTON COURTS, and may be consulted after the arrival of the South Express on Mondays and Thursdays, In case Mr White should be prevented from being present, one of the firm will attend. MONEY TO LEND upon approved securities. Temporary offices at Quill’s Hotel yyE HAVE FOB SALE— T PRIME SEED WHEAT PRIME SEED OATS PRIME SEED BARLEY. Some of the above lota have been grown in the Timaru district. PIO FEED FOR SALE lo any quantity. FRIEDLANDEB BROS. T 243*



To Let and Fog Sale. TO LET—Grocery Shop in Trevorton, lately in the occupation of McKee. Apply J. Fowlek. 7 275 KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. S ALE —Good Sound Potatoes in 'JP large or small quantities. Also, a largequaniify of Sound Onions. j. canning, fruiterer and confectioner. East street, Ashburton. 6 114 HE COMMODIOUS PREMISES sihr ated corner East and Moore street, lately occupied by the undersigned ae Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart* ments. Occupation can be given on let TO LET—At a low rental. Central Bakery, together with shop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK POR SALE—Three-hone power, inter* mediate and chaffcutter. TO LET. July. 6 FRIEDLANDER titjosj Ashburton. Bnlloek. T. BULLOCK TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK.



FOR SALE—Doable Seated American Waggon, 6 181 * T. BOLLOCK. fpO PAINTERS—To let at a low rental, "*■ and dwelling house In Peter Street, now In occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 I*l T. BULLOCK. rO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BOLLOCK. TO LET, a four-roomed House, facing Moore road, not far from the Presby terian Manse. Apply to * T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, thb paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mra McLean’s land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALE — Building Site, near the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 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. 1 am prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOfng TO LET, at a low rental, via, Is 6d per acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile froE* the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers ant others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK



Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanci road and Wills street 6708, Wills street 689, Havelc ck street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cass and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Hermode sites 48, Kermodo street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street' 1059, ot_tier Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 230, Havelock street, with bnildlags 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker stree*. 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Uox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 648, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Barnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Bnrnett street, with bail dings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 636, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets ‘Oll, corner Walker and Ooz streets 1 012, Cox street 013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 1527, Peter street 041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street| 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, lo do 4 do T B ML



EYISED LIST of PROPERTIES For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, oon talking 1 acre, capital site for private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanu toad good site for a house Lots 62, 63, corner of Wakanol road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five* roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together ■ house, Allenton, near the Woolle* Factory TIN W ALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelling-house, In Peter street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street 12s 6d per week— commodious oardf house to let at the above rentals m: oellaneous* FOR SALE. * Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drays Thomas Bullock; ADninm AOtmrmiltiaa. ’ TO UET ARCADE ASHBURTON