IRRIGATION.

[From the Mail.]

The report of the Irrigation Committee of the Ashburton County Council, marks what we believe to be an important step in the progress and prosperity of this part of the colony. We have persistently urged the piac ticability and value of the scheme which has recently occupied so much attention, and which now has assumed something like tangible form, and it ii with especial gratification we notice the confirmation, in every material point, of the figures and estimates we placed before the public some months ago. It is not our intention at present to again enlarge upon the many and obvious advantages which must accrue to this district from a com plete and properly maintained system of irrigation. It has been estimated that such a system would double and treble the agricultural and pastoral capabilities of this county, and from observations \ve have made m other parts of the world, in Victoria, in California, in Great Britain and other European countries, we are disposed to 'think the most sanguine of these estimates would be more than borne out by the results in our own imme diate neighborhood. But we have already discussed the probable results of the undertaking; we have succeeded in directing the attention of the public and the practical attention of the County Council to the matter, and we now propose to make a cursory examination of the scheme of irrigation proposed by Mr Baxter and adopted by ihe Irrigation Committee of the County Council. We may state at once that the proposals made by Mr Baxter are hardly in accord with our own preconceived idea of the work, and we notice several points in his scheme which are open to more or less serious objection, but, speaking generally, the plan and report submitted to the County Council on Tuesday re

fleet the very highest credit upon the Intelligence, industry, and professional skill of the Engineer. Perhaps the most remarkable feature of the report, certainly the one which first attracted our attention, is the comparatively small estimated cost of the proposed undertaking. If it be possible to effectu ally irrigate 396,000 acres of land by the expenditure of a trifle less than 2s id an acre, there should be no

hesitancy on the part of the ratepayers in adopting the scheme. This lessen-

ing of estimated cost, as compared with our own estimate, is mainly effected by taking advantage of several detached sources of supply. Thus, for blocks 1, 2, and 3, virtually one block, including

Rakaia, and parts of Mount Hutt,

Upper Ashburton, and Wakanui dis tricts, there are three in-takes—one from the North Ashburton, near

Wincbmore, but primarily by a cutting near Valetla fiom the south branch, one

from the Rakaia near the township,

and a third from the head of the pres ent water race supply. The adoption of this plan would save many miles of

large and costly main channe>» but it

pre-supposes three very essential con ditions—the sufficiency, constancy, and safety of a supply drawn from rivers with shifting channels and wide shingle beds. As regards the last condition, a

controversy is now raging among the

residents in the Wakanui district, and

occupies some prominence in our cor

respondence columns this morning. The experience obtained in connection

with the intake tor the Canterbury Mill and Borough water supply goes to show that the expense and danger of

diverting water from the river do not increase proportionately with the

volume of water introduced, but that two small streams, together equal in magnitude to one larger one, are less

costly and less dangerous than the larger one. We may mention, in pass ing, that the supply at present intro-

duced into the Wakanui Creek from the north branch of the Ashburton

river is about 20,000 gallons a minute, equal to about one quarter of the quantity that will be required for irri-

gating the Wakanui division of the district. Mr Baxter is probably aware that not many years ago the great

volume of the Rakaia river was in the

north bed, and many chains in the

south bed, where water is now to be found, were covered with tussocks and

fern. We are not aware that any guarantee exists that an equally radical change of course will not take place in the near future, and against the saving of cost effected by these additional intakes must be set the in-

creased expense of supervision. By multiplying the headworks the

cost of regulation and maintenance must be increased. We gather from the report of the Committee, which was adopted by the Council, that it is proposed to first proceed with the scheme so far as it applies to blocks 1 and 2, which comprise the tract of land lying between a line drawn from Winchmore to Rakaia township, the Rakaia river, the sea, and the Wakanui Creek, and south branch of the river to Winchmore, the starting

point, an area of 148,000 acres. If the whole of this division were irrigated | it would receive water equal to an inch rainfall each three weeks; btu taking Mr Baxter's estimate, a fair one we think, that only one-third of the land would be under irrigation, it could re ceive equal to an inch rainfall each week, that is 500 cubic feet an acre a day on Block 1 and 470 cubic feet an acre a day on Block 2, exclusive of waste of water and percolation in , mains. Mr Baxter’s estimate of cost does not, apparently, include possible cost of land, compensation for sever ance, fencing, nor cost of bridges. We do not suppose the County Engineer has overlooked these items; he has, probably, assumed that the ratepayers, with but few exceptions, will give the land and bear the other expenses ; but, remembering that the main-channels with spoil on the banks will be nearly a chain in width, that severance will be an inconvenient feature of the system, and that the cost of bridges and fencing will be a very material item, we fear that his assumption will not be justified. In the case of the Wakanui Creek, the proprietor of the Canterbury Mill has been required by the Road Boards or ratepayers inter ested to erect a bridge at nearly every road it crosses. It is impossible to analyse or criticise the estimate of cost, as Mr Baxter has furnished very scanty particulars of construction and none of management or regulation. We have the fullest confidence in Mr

Baxter as an Engineer, we con side the Council and the ratepayers are sin gularly fortunate in having the services of a gentleman of such exceptional ability at their disposal, but before the question of the advisableness or other wise of raising a loan for the initiation of the scheme be submitted to the ratepayers, it will be absolutely neces sary to provide more detailed infor mation with regard to some important features of the proposed system.

We should not close this notice without mentioning the names of two gentlemen who are entitled to especial credit for the part they have already borne in forwarding this scheme of irrigation. For nearly 21 years Mr C. E. Fooks, with professional skill and practical common sense, has consis tently advocated the irrigation of the Ashburton plains, and during the last twelve months Mr E. F. Wright, of Gawlor Downs, has enthusiastically urged the same matter upon the atten tion of our local bodies, the ratepayers, and the Press. We trust these two gentlemen, and their fellow workers, may be spared to witness the triumph of their exertions.

COURSING

WATERLOO CUP,

Christchurch. June 23,

The weather is fine, but a strong wind sprang up in the afternoon. The atten dance is good. First Round. Horse Marine beat Fenella Balderdash beat Waikari Bed of Stone beat Arawa Grace Darling beat Manuka Cardinal beat Larrikin Pat beat Snowflighl Princess Charlotte beat Black Feather Belfry beat Blackthorn Rob Roy beat Salamander B*aw Lass beat Moonlight Pawa beat Nassau Rin’gwood beat Bordeaux Deception beat Highwayman Waitangi beat Symphony Lucifer beat Sir Garnet Killuta beat Cliquot Belgravia beat Star and Garter j Wrangler beat Miss Taylor j

Second Hound. Horse Alarine beat Balderdash Bed of Stone beat Grace Darling Pat beat Cardinal Princess Charlotte beat Belfry Braw Lass beat Bob Roy Ringwood beat Pawa Waitangi beat Deception Killuta beat Lucifer Belgravia beat Wrangler

Waterloo Purse. First Round Feuelia beat Waikarl Manuka beat Arawa Larrikin beat Snow flight Black Feather beat Blackthorn Moonlight a bye, Salamander drawn Bordeaux beat Nassau Symphony beat Highwayman Sir Garnet beat C.iqnot Miss Taylor beat Star and Garter

All-aged Stakes. First Round Titbit beat First Lord Sit Ridley beat Petrea Cry Help beat Fair Helene Champagne belt Waipara Marora beat Water Flemington beat King Death Scotch Mist beat Star of the South Masaa beat Bonny Lad

Second Round. Sir Ridley beat Tit Bit Champagne beat Cry Help Marora beat Flemington Masaa beat Scotch Miet

SPORTING.

HAWKE’S BAY STEEPLECHASE,

Maiden Steeplechase, of 100 eovs; about two miles. Mr Martin’s blk g Erebus, ’6yrs, 12at 31b (Herd) 1 Mr H. D. Bradley’s b g Sultan, aged, 12st 31b ... ... (Lyford) 2 Five others also started. Snltan was first over the first fence, where Moun taineer went round and Dan O’C-mnell fell. After colng over the water Sultan and Erebus had the race to themselves. At the stone wall Sultan fell, but Lyford was soon on him again. Erebus, who had a big lead > baulked at the double acd again at the next fence, which gave Sultan the lead. At the next atone wall Sultan was still leading, but after a few strides Erabus took the lead and won by five lengths Dividend, £2 Ladies' Bracelet.

Owhaoko 1 Clyde ... ... ... 2 •JJftzntks • 3 Thir een started. Dividends—£l3 13s and £2B 6s.

POLITICAL.

John Fright’s Opinion. [redtbr’s telegrams - copyright.l London, June 23 In a letter to the papers supporting Mr Caine for Barrow-in-Burness in the general election, Mr John Bright expresses a conviction that “ con science” candidates are preferable to one who gives abject submission to Mr Gladstone and his policy.

EXPLOSION.

Distinguismed Refugees,

reuter’s telegrams— c opyeioht. Paris Juno 23,

The Bill for the expulsion of the Orleans and Imperial Princes having been passed, Prince Louis Phillipe (Comte de Paris) and son, Duke de Orleans, are leaving France for England while the Princes Napoleon are proceeding to Geneva.

GLOOMY ACCOUNT OF KIM BERLEY.

A Mr D. J. Fraser, writing in the “New Zealand Herald, gives the following gloomy account of the Kimberley country. ‘‘l formed one of a company who were duped into going to a place named Camden harbor, intending to form a settlement. Camden harbor is about 150 miles south of Cambridge Gulf. We were Induced to go there by reading the report Sir George Grey gave of the country and climate, which report, allow me to say, differed as much from the real fact of the case aa the climate of New Zealand differs from that of the Soudan. 1 can safely affirm that, if there is a rush from New Zealand to Kimberley, very few irdeed will return to their homes or families again. It is no climate for a white man to work in. New Zealanders would die like sheep there. When I was there It was in December, and the heat was intense. The thermometer registered 140 degrees In the shade for siz hours each day. I -av, strong Australians trying to work at getting their provisions and other goods carried a little above the reach of the tide, and fa ling because theirstrenglh succumbed to the heat. I eaw a man die each day of the week out of 120, and at end < f three months only 90 of the total re mained. The bones of the other 4Q are there now. I have teen the grats grow there Oft in a few weeks, and sheep fed on it only weighed 161 b ., the quality of thefaid was so poor.' 1

THE AbHBDitrON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 1886



A notions. SATURDAY, 26th JUNE. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, A CONSIGNMENT OF IRUIT AND FOREST TREES. Sale at 12.30 o’clock. SATURDAY, 20th JUNE. SPECIAL ENTRY, R T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, a first class Lady’s HACK, by “ Papapa.” Per fectly quiet and sound. T. BULLOCK, 6 186 Auctioneer. Sale at 1 o’clock. 6 180 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. To Let and For Sale. TO LET.



"ipHE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ ° atod 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 Ashburton. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS.



TAOR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in J/ large or small quantities. Also, a largequantity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. G 114 Public Notices. vVTANTTb KNOWN -You can get W sides of mutton from Lancaster’s from lid to 21, sent home to your resi dence, without attending the auction saiea all dav. 6 174 TESSRS HENRY ZANDER & CO. IM. have been appointed Solo Agents for Ashburton for the Albo-Carbon Light. These Generators will save from 00 to GO per cent., ana are now on view at the Agents premises. Carbon always on hand. G 176



TRAVEL), from Upper Hinds, chest nut Mare, about 4 years old, tiro white hind feet, no visible brand, small white blaze down face turning towards near nostril £1 reward on returning to J. Mcßae, Central Hotel. tj 178 LO'T on Monday last, near Smith’s Garden, a black GREYHOUND DOG. Finder rewarded on returning same to undersigned. Anyone detaining same will be prosecuted.— M. Dioby, Ashburton Brewery. *6 179 Messrs white, smithson, «n<j RAYMOND, of Timara, 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 Q rill’s Hotel. RANGIPATA ROAD DISTRICT,



'VTOTIOE la given that all Gorae or Broom growing on the public reads must be Cleared from a»me within three months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June Bth, 1880. 6106 M UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established 1860. Hoad Office for this Island ; 158, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Henry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Honry Symes, 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 tble 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 be supplied on application to Mr Carl FRIGKHOFFE R, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Or from MR A. HARRISON, Local Agent. Bv order, ' GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Christchurch, 22nd Jun 1886. 6 178



PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER BURY. SMALL GRAZING RUNS FOK LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Part VII, Land Act, 1885. NOTICE is hereby given that the LEASES for a Term of Twenty one Years of the SMALL GRAZING RUNS enumerated will bo OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the LAND OFFICE, CHRISTCHURCH, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30rn, 1886, At 12 o’clock noon. *?•/. Run | Diatriot ., tion. i Area Annual Rental.



Tho land is well covered with Native Grasses, a great deal of it being limestone country, but it is difficult of access, Sec tions 35151 and 35157 being at present only accessible to stock and horse traffic. The sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, the average altitude not exceeding 1000 ft. On the fall of the hammer the purchaser must pay to tho Receiver of Land Revenue six months’ rent, together with a license fee of £1 la, and hand to the Commissioner for Crown Lands the de claration prescribed by the Act, duly signed before a Justice of the Peace. Plans may bo seen, and full particulars as to the terms and conditions of the lease and renewals of the same, may he obtained at the Crown Lands Office, i Christchurch.



THIS WEEK S ISSUE OF THE Weekly Press WILL CONTAIN A ROYAL SUPPLEMENT, Giving a HISTORY OF THE LIFE AND REIGN OK QUEEN VICTORIA, With a largo CHROMOLITHOGRAPH I PORTRAIT. Also—A view of CASTLE. The history of Her Majesty’s Life and Reign has been specially written and is very com plete. The Illustrations have been specially drawn and lithographs c! ,and are even better than the beautlfnlly-exeontcd Chromes given with the last issue of the WEEKLY PRESS. « 831



CORONATION NUMBER. Canterbury Times OF JUNE 25xh Will contain an account of the splendid ceremony connected with the CORONATION OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA, WITH ILLUSTRATIONS. TARAWEEA ERUPTIONS. The last edition of the Canterbury Times ” ran to nearly 20,000 COPIES, And many persons having been unable to obtain a copy, the edition will be re-issued on Friday next. To be had of all booksellers and news agents. J. McLBAN DUNN, 0 184 Agent, Ashburton. Meetings. DANCING.



The select quadrille ASSEMBLY will hold an Extended programme on THURSDAY EVENING NEXT at the ORANGE HALL. Doora open at 7.30 p. m, Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock sharp. Gents 3a 6d, Ladies free. By order of the Dance Committee. 6 173 QT JOHN’S LODGE, No. 1858, E.C. AN EXTRAORDINARY MEETING of the above will be held at the Masonic Hall, on THURSDAY, 21th Inst., at 6.30 p. m. Business ; Installation of W.M. and Officers. Visiting Brethren cordially invited. By order of the W.M. JOHN CURTIS, 6 177 Hon. Secretary,



rjIOWN ~p|~ ALL, WOODROFFE’S CELEBRATED GLASS-BLOWING EXHI BITION. WILL OPEN FOR THREE NIGHTS ONLY, COMMENCING THURSDAY NEXT, JUNE 24. PROFESSOR WOODROFFE, Assisted by the talented lady workers Miss M. Anderson and Mies I. Anderson, will illustrate fancy and philosophical Glass- Blowing, Spinning, and Working in all its beautiful varieties. Two Glass Steam- Engines made entirely of glass will bo kept in constant operation. An extensive and valuable collection of Works of Art in Glass will bo gratuitously distributed at each exhibition, PROMENADE.



Mid-day Performance, Saturday afternoon, at 2 30. Doora open at 730 ; commence at 8. ADMISSION, la Tenders. I rpHE Ashburton Woollen Manufac- Jt taring Co., Limited, invito Tenders for Carting Shingle' For particulars apply at the Mill Tenders close on Friday at 4 p,m. * GIBI RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT.



TENDERS are required by July Ist for METALLING about 80 chains of road. For particulars apply to 0. J. CARPER, Chairman Rangitata Road Board. 107 ASHBURTON HOSPITAL COMMITTEE TENDERS are invited for the supply of Groceries, Bread, Milk, Meat, Medical Comforts, Fuel Drugs, and for providing Funerals for one year for the Ashburton Hospital. Conditions can be seen at the County Council Offices, Ashburton. Tenders addressed to the Chairman of the Committee, will be received up to 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, 2nd July next, at the County Council Offices. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By order. F. MAIN WARING, 0 187 Clerk, TENDERSCIpT! 77 '^?’.



■rpENDERS are i ... i ; e« 1 f aid will bo -** received un to ujon <.n SATURDAY, the 2Gth day of June, by Robert Wilkin and Co., for the right of cropping the following land, situated near the Lynd hurst Railway Station, and known as Dougbarty Farm. Ist About 122 acres of turnip land. Half can be entered on at once, the balance last week in September. 2nd. About 192 acres of grass land (6 years in grass). Can be entered on immediately; 3rd. To plough about 100 acres of grass land for turnips, about last week September,



The highest or any tender no neces sarily accepted. Specifications can be seen at Rouse’s Hotel, Mothven, or BOBT. WILKIN AND CO,, G 171 Christchurch. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT TENDERS will be received np to Noon on THURSDAY, the Ist day of July next, for the following WORKS ; la. Maintaining and Repairing all the Roads, &0., westward of the Rail way Line for twelve (12) months.



Ib. Maintaining and Repairing all the Roads, &c., eastward of the Railway Line for twelve (13) months. 2. Taking out all the Culverts and Making Open Grossings in their places. 3. Tasaocking all the Unformed Roads in the Village Settlement (in three sections). 4. Attending to the Windmill and Tanka for twelve months.



JOHN H, BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands, Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 20th, 1886.



Note.— The Waste Lands Board will probably decide, in accordance with the Solicitor-General's opinion, not to relax under section 204 of the Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of the holders of Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore uot bo eligible , tobid at the auction, 6 I



Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. Specifica tions can be seen at the Road Beard Office, ?outh Rakaia. The lowest tenderd net necessarily accepted.



A. MAEEIG, to the Board.



Business Notices K PBLIC TRUST OFEIOE OF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definlte’y set orth in the deed creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee In his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jreah appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, A mental or bodily infirmity, is 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 all trusts placed In the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn hy the following figures ; Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. ( Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, I Deo. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. f OMPULSORY CLEARING SA LE OF WI NT E Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots



A. C. PRICHARD JjTMUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY The whole of his New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainty and dispatch ordinary trade profits will bs dispensed with during the Sale, To tes the truth of this assertion, a thorough inspect on of his New Goods is invited. Note well his prices before purchasing elsewhere, and road carefully the following list ; Good Costume Cloths, reduced from >£ds l Heavy Flax Sheeting, reduced from Superior Costume Cloths from 19 j Large Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s fid, reduced Good Homespnn, 7 J4d reduced from 11 'A d from 6s gd Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from Heavy Blue Serge, lof£d reduced from is 3d is 11a | CLOTHING. ; Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s 6d, wonderfully cheap Heavy Grey Blankets, 5s lid per pair, ic duced from 8s 1 id Heavy White Blankets, 7s fidj per pair, re duced from 1 is 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s lid, former price 6s nd Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Ercnch Merinos, is lid, former price 2s gd Large White Quilts, 3s nd lormer price 5s 6d Scotch Fingering Yarn, is I id, former price 25 gd Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from is 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, is gd, reduced from 2s ud 1 Men’s Trousers and vests from 12s6d, worthies ; Men’s Heavy Iweed Trousers, from 6s lid, former price, 10s 6d ; Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s lid : reduced from 12s 6d Men’s Warm Overcoats, 17s fid, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, is Bd, grand valut Men’s I.amhswool Sox, per pair, former price. Is Men’s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from 5s fid Unbleached Swanskin, 7><d, reduced from is j Best quantity Colored Moles, fis gd, worth Linen Table Damask, 9reduced from is 2d Flax Shirting. 3 Hd, reduced from fid Good White Flannel, former price u>£d Ladies’Trimmed Hats, 2s I id, former price 5s fid Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 , former'price 10s fid Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre 2S 3d, former price, 3s ud Ladies’Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, 1 former price 2s lid 8s 6i Men’s Tv; cd I.ats, is fid, wonderfully cheap Men', " h t, Shiris, 3s fid, former price $s fid Mi ' . Regatta Shirts, 3s fid, reduced from 4 s ltd I iO‘ 'TS. BOOTS. A choice V,sortment of Men’s, Women’s and Chi: 'ton’s Boots at fabulously Low Prices Men’s Heavy Pegged Watertights, 12s lid, worth 1 7s fid Men’s Heavy. Shooters, 9s d, worth 12s fid THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET.



Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AND * ENED UP, A manufacturer’s stock OF, LADIES’ HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEWJGOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE fla te 12« Gd, NOW SOLD AT la Gd, la lid, 2s 6d, and 3a sd. ANDREW ORR T H E PREMIER COLONIAL OOM P A N CANTERBURY BRANCH. w m jt\p *£i&. vMiiVrn f*X4 ew Capital t IOOC.GD :srAP.u?"ED !859 - ,<v !f FIRE AND MARINE RISKS. ALSO RISKS ON GROWING ■“ CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT. RATES. George Jameson* AGENT ASHBURTON g T A|T lONERY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO K S The Undersigned nas a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopea and Note Pagers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and with despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, front LI par month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Radge's Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least possible danger.



H. M. JONES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 z MEET THETIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A TO With „ SCJfi 7-^Z Good Steel ••"f'-esi'-' >s aaßa » f -s ALBERT for JWarranted R. MURRAY, East Street. BEOS to announce that he has just elved a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, flth gold balance and very heavy oases for L 3 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every discretion, and at prices tc suit 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. Repairs exe onted with oeatnesa and despatch at the lowest cnrrent rates. ROBERT MURRAY* BAS PTREKT, APP RURTOK . ™



Orr and Alcorn, 0 EAST STRfET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu lecturers „ A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF J FURNISHING • AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite yonr 1 Inspection, -fBR 1 4 592 [A Card.] R. M. Cutbbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. 'bPFioia— H A VELOOK S.TREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 ASHBCRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. Tyn'OTICE Is hereby given that Grey, -i-v Cox and Aitken Streets will be 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, 188 G.



ORR & ALCORN’S Bale ol New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERTE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T GO TO TFE WRONG SHOP,



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANT MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS 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 which IfSt" Defy Competition “1^ COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will he sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ] AUCTIONED, STOCK AND ESTATE I AGENT AND VALUATOR. i SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp. —lioiE6B, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE- D.F. Plough, by Reid and Graf T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Ohaffcutter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone j cheap .J One Hot on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON, Bollock. FOR SALE, a large-sized CHAFF CUTTER, suitable for staam or horse-power.



Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, 5 A 1? h^vnasrer rpHE PROBLEM SOLVE By the aid ot 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 la this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the.same prlce|as ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Pebfbct Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



T. BULLOCK. TO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, near the English Church T. BULLOCK. ■pOR SALE- Waggon. <> 18T * -Double Seated American T. BULLOCK F O R Binder. SAL E—McOormlok’e ttvice T. BULLOCK rflO POINTERS—To let at a low ren “ L shop and dwelling house in Pe Street, now in occupation of Mr Savag e j painter. Apply to 6 I*l T. BULLOCK. r 10 LET —Commodious Grain Store In West street. T, BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the r addock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean's land, lately occupied by T, B. Leater. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK



r | ! > LET, at a low rental, COTTAGE, I facing Graham's road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Possession after June 3. 5 32 Apply to T. BULLOCK. 171 OR SALE—Building Site, near the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £6 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. F _ OR SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward's) with eight zoomed house and eto- iam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK TO LET, at a low rental, viz, Is 6d per acre, R.S. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile from the Hinds Railway Station. Farmers and others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK.



Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Wills street . 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitkea street 842, corner Oass and Aitkea streets 3240, corner William and Hermods streo 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street] 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 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 street. 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 3 4 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Haveloe* streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 17 77, corner Oox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street oii7 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 13i'6, Burnett street 7* 6, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Oass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Oox streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK.



It gives us much pleasure to inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, eto, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exa onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS! <SHBURTON.



Revised list of properties • For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con. talking 1 acre, capital alto ior private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakano road, good aite for a boose Lota 62, 63, corner of Wakanol road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-acre, with five roomed hooaa, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together r ! boose, Allenton, sear the Woo lief Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lota 356, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelllng-honae, In Peter street Shop and boarding -home in Triangle Shop and dwelling in Moore etreet 12s 6d per week—commodious oardl boose to let at the above rental m:^cbllaneous: FOR SALE) Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drays Thomas Bollock; ARCADE ASHBURTON