Irish question, and said he distrusted the securities that would be proposed, because a Parliament in Duolin meant the supre macy of the Legislature in Ireland, and that would mean the making of an inde pendent nation. Doubtless England might recover her supremacy at the cost of civil war; but the greatest cost she wou.'d be pnt to would be in regard to her honor, which had been too much trifled with already in Afghanistan, South Africa, and Egypt.

GOVERNMENT INSURANCE ASSOCIATION.

Dunedin, May 27.

At a meeting of policy-holders la the Government Lite Insurance Association, hold here to night, about 150 persons were present. Rosolntiors worepissed in favour of giving p ilicy-holders a larges share of control over the affairs of the Association, and generally approving of Mr Fisher’s proposals. The clause in the Bills pro posed to grant compensation to retiring officers was condemned emphatically.

TEA.

Foochow Market.

[reuter’s telegrams— copyright ] Foochow, May 27. The tea market shows a good de mand for export to London, the quality of the new crop being generally better than last season. Australasian buyers, however, are holding off to a great ex tent, owing to the demand for the London market. Freights from Foo chow to Sydney are quoted at 40s per

EASTERN AFFAIRS.

Greek Blockade.

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] London, May 27

It is currently reported that the British Government has made a pro posal to ihe Great Powers that that the blockade to the Greek ports shall be raised.

SHIPPING.

Arrived—Rakaia, from Port Chal mers (February 18th); Taranaki, from Port Chalmers (February nth).

LIBEL.

Indiscreet Reference.

[reuter's TELEGRAMS— copyright.] Melbourne, May 27.

Messrs James Henty and Co. have commenced actions against the “Argus,” “Age,” and “Daily Telegraph” for 0,000 each on account of libels in publishing references to the firm’s affairs in the reports of the last general meeting of the National Bank of Aus tralasia.

PARLIAMENTARY.

The Governor’s Speech

[Reuter’s telegrams—copyright]

Adelaide, May 27

The South Australian Parliament was opened to-day by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Win. Robinson, who, in his speech on the occasion, referred to the jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen, and also to the Indian and Colonial Exhibition. His Excellency, after an nouncing the probability of his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales the colony, passed on to deal with matters affecting the government of the colony. Regret was expressed at the existing depression of trade, but His Excellency was satisfied that by energy, •the exercise of economy, and judicious legislation, prosperity would be restored. It has been deemed inexpedient to con tinue the subsidy in connection with the administration of New Guinea, and in order to effect retrenchment within the colony it was proposed to reduce the cost of the government of the Northern Territory and lower the salaries of members of the Civil Service. His Excellency stated that the railways to Silverton and Melbourne were rapidly approaching completion, and he antici pated the lines would result in great benefits to the colony. Various bills were announced, including measures deal-

ingwith local self government, education, insolvency, vrmin, and providing for the establishment of a Board for the manage ment of the Railways.

A bill will also be introduced in order to bring the colony under the Federation Union,

SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACES,

May 27. The following results were telegraphed after we went to press yesterday ; SELLING RACE. Conundrum ... 1 -JJrjMsaette ... 2 STEEPLECHASE. "* Victor, 10st 31ba 1 Canard, 12st 51bs 2 Marmion, 10st 3 The Lad 12st 31bs and Moody list 21bs also ran. HURRY SCURRY. Bagshot 1 Chinaman 2 Panic 3

SECOND DAY. [from our own correspondent ]

Orakx, May 28, Hurdle Race, 40 sovs.

Mr Higgins’ Secretary, Hat, (Pearson) 1 Mr Hobbs’ Borderman, 12st 31b (Mszaugarb) 2 Won by half a length. Time—3min lOsec, Totalisator —£1 15s. The stewards are now considering Mazengarb’s riding. Novel Face, 30 sovs. 1 mile. Mr Moorhead’s Bagshot, Sat 111 b (Mason) 1 Mr Pilbrow’s Miss Lyle, Set 121 b ('‘errett) 2 Mr Moorhead’s Brunnette, Sat 101 b (Ogden) 3 Totalisator—£4 19s. Won by two lengths.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 28, 1886



AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT ING A NUMEROUS GLASS. ThE disease commences with a slight derangement ol the stomach but, if neglected, it in time involves the whole frame, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existance until deatli gives relief |



from suffering; Tho disease is often mistaken for other complaints ; hut if the reader will ask himself the following questions, he will be able to determine whether he himself is one of the afflicted : —Have 1 distress, pain, or difficulty in breathing after eating ? Is there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness? J Have the eyes a yellow tinge ? Does a j thick, sticky, mucous gather about the j gums and teeth in tho mornings, accom- |



paniod by a disagreeable taste ? Is the tongue coated ? Is there pain in the sides and back ? Is there a fulness about the right side as if the liver wore enlarging ? Is there costiveness i Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontial position ? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly coloured, with a deposit after standing ? Does food ferment soon after eating, accompanied by flatulence or a belching of gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation of the heart ? These



| various symptoms may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer in turn as the dreadful disease progresses, brownish appearance, and the hands and feet are covered by a cold sticky, perspir ation. As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pains appear, and the usual treatment proves I entirely unavailing against this latter



agonising disorder. It is most importan that the disease should be promptly and properly treated in its first stages, when a little medicine will effect a cure, and even when it lias obtained a strong the correct remedy should bo persevered in until every vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned, and the digestive organs restored to a healthy condition. The surest and most effectual remedy for this distressing com plaint is “ Seigel’s Curative Syrup,” a



I vegetable preparation sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White, Limited 17, Farringdou Road, London. E.C. This syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. Market Place, Pocklington, York, October 2nd, 1882. Sir, —Being a sufferer for years from dyspepsia in all its worst forms, and after spending pounds in medicines, 1 was at I last persuaded to try Mother Sergei's Cura tive Syrup, and am thankful to say have derived more benefit from it than any other medicine I ever took, and would advise any one suffering from the same complaint to give it a trial, the results they would soon find out for themselves. If you like to make use of this testimonial you are quite at liberty to do so. (Signed) K. Turner. Seigol’s Operating Pills are the best family physic that has ever been dis covered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure



costiveness. Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. 16, 1882 St. Mary-street, Peterborough. November 29th, 1881 Sir, —11 gives me great pleasure to in form you of the benefit I have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. William Brent.



Mr A, J. White. Mr A. J. White.—Deer Sir, —I was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Seigel’s Syrup a trial, which I did. I am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health. —I remain, yours respectful!}’, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot. 15th Av gnat, 18S3.



Dear Sir, —I write to tell you t'.iat Mr Henry Hillier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, in forms mo that ho suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctors’ medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother Weigel's Syrup which he got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, To Mr A. J. White. Merthyr Tydvil. Preston, Sept. 21st, 1883.



My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Pills are still very popular with ray customers, many saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said “ Mother Seigel” had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonderfully ; in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is o constant and the satisfaction so great. (Signed) W. Powker. To A. J. White, Esq.



J) EMEM BE R THIS IE YOU ARE SICK. If you are sick, HOP HITTERS will surely aid N dure in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comporalively well, but feel the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest eisy till you aie made a new being by the use of American Co’s. HOP BITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeqtic, or are suffering from any of the unmerious dis eases of stomach or bowels, it is youaown fault if you remain ill, for Am. Co’s HOP BITTERS. are a sovereign remedy in all such c. m plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempt ing Death this moment, and turn for a cure to American Co.’s



HOP BITTERS. If you arc sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a'TJalm in Gilead” in the use of American Co’s HOP BITTERS. If you are a frequenter, or a residentof a miasmatic district, barricade your sys tem against the scourge of—malarial, epidemic, bilious and intermittent fevers —by the use of American Co’s HOP BITTERS, That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of American Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. If you hfve rough, pimply or sallow skin bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, American HOP BITTERS will give fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short, they cure ALL Dis ease of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidnes, &c,, and LSOO



ENJOY Life—What a truly beautiful world we life in ! We can desire no better when in good health ; but how often do the majority of people feel like giving it up disheartened, dis couraged and worried out with disease, when there is no occasion for this feeling. Green’s August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are the direct cause of seventy-five Per cent, of such maladies as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August I lower will prove its wonderful effect, So'd by all Druggists at 3s 6d, per bottle, Sample bottles,



will be paid for case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or inju rious found in them. WILL 'SOU LET THEM SUFFER? Clense, Purify and Enrich ths Biood with AMERICAN HOP BITTERS, And you will have no su km’ss or suffering o doctors’ bills pay O’See if the name of Ur. .Soule blo NVfiRY 80TTU(» IF NO'* U ii . >IS UNTS



r ln Bankruptcy. V R. it t, IN BANKRUPTCY. 0 In the District Court of Ashburton (being , a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden ’ at Ashburton r J In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” f and the Acta amending the same. OTXCE is hereby given that JAMES FOREMAN, of Ashburton, laborer, lias tills day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and the fist meeting of creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon on MONDAY, May 31st, 1886. Dated this 26th day of May, 1886. J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee.



I A uctions. PRIME CARCASE PORK AND MU I’TON, jyrEssiis zooca & macphbrson will sell To-morrow, to the order of Octavius Dighy, Esq., 10 carcases prime Pork, aud 50 carcases prime Merino Mutton. ZOUCE AND M.i CPHERSON. 5 28



9 j CENTRAL S .IiEROOMS. 1 TyyTESSIIS ZOUCH & MACPHERSON • iVI will sell To-morrow, a very halld -1 some Trichord Piano (ebony arid gold), 4ntin Brienl, maker. This instrument is i quite new, and has an exquisite tone. i Terms at Sale. Z 'UGH AND M'.CPBERSON. 5 27 _ j PREt IMINARY NOTICE. BANKRUPT STOCK FROM DUNEDIN. MANTLES, Jaiketa, Tweeds, Blan kets, D. ess Goods, F.annels, Drapery, Children’s Goods, etc , etc A very handsome, valuable, and season able lot of Goods. [ All must bo sold right oft'. Full par ticulars and date in few days. ALFRED HARRISON. 6 20 Auctioneer, t- PECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 20th MAY. < "I TRUE K and contents, viz , 1 Wearing apparel, linen, books, etc. < ALFRED HARRISON, f 5 30 • Auctioneer, <



ESSRS MATSON, COX AND Co. have received Instruct ions from the Proprietors of the “Ashburton Ouardian” to sell by Public Auction, at TattersaU's, West Street, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, At 12 o’clock, the whole of the OFFICE FI'ITINGS OFFICE FURNITURE GAS FITTINGS, etc , etc. 10 Volumes Chamber’s Encyclopedia 14 ~ Popular Encyclopedia 2 ~ Hubbard’s Newspaper 5 0 Directory, SATURDAY, MAY 29. SPECIAL ENTRY. WHEELWRIGHT LEAVING DISTRICT. 2 SPRING TRAP



THE Dnderaigned having taken the Sooth Hakala Hotel Livery Stables, hope by strict attention to business and and m derate charges, that their old friends and the General Public will give them a share of their patronage. Saddle Horses and Buggies on Hire. Horses bought and sold on Commission, DUNFOBD AND LIMBER, 5 21 Proprietors. j



I Mr 8. B: Seymour, SURGEON DENTIST, OF CHRISTO BURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, And may be consulted at MR K 4.MNITZ SR’S, CHEMIST. Visitors are requested to call early 5 20 In the day. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



Notice ia hereby given that PETEK 1 and WJLLS STREET EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, after dark, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions Incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers April 27th, ]BBO. 4 631 COLDSTREAM ROAD DISTRICT.



EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IAUE following Nominations have been received : C. U. DOWDING B. P. GODFREY W. NOURISH J McKEAGE A Poll ft r the election of TWO of the above will bo held on MONDAY, May Slst, at the Road Board Office, Longlanda, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at (i p.m. A. A. FOOKS, Substitute Returning Officer, lIAK AT ERE TOWN DISTRICT,



2 DRAYS, first-class order rniMBEU, Shafts all Kinds, ironware, Paints, Oils and Sundries ALFRED HARRISON, o 8 Anc.t oncer Clearing Sale “ WHENUAPAI,” NEAR METHVEV. Messrs matson, cox a co. have received instructions from O. Coward, Esq., who h leaving the dis trict, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On ihe F inn, on WEDNESDAY, i6jh JUNE, ISB6, The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, As follows, viz . 500 Merino Ewes, in lamb 100 4-tooih Crossbred Ewes, Jo 450 Crossbred Lambs 100 4-tooth Wethers, fat 2 Draught Horses 12 Hacks and Light Harness fforees 2 2-year-olds, by “ Tam O’Shanter,” out of “ Peer” mare 3 Good Dairy Cows, 10 head young Cattle 8 Breeding Sows, in pig 60 Hurdles. Mowing Machine, D. and S F. Ploughs Dogcart, Dray, Roller, McCormick Reaper and Binder Blacksmith’s Forge, Anvil, and Tools Harness, Dray, and Plough ; Car penter’s Tools, Tarpaulin 2 Seta Tandem Leading Harness 2 English Saddles and Bridles (good) 20 Tons splendid Hay, and a largo lot of Sundries Also, FURNITURE, Ac., Ac. Hale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. 5 12 MATSON, COX & CO.



FIRST ELECTI )N OF COMMIS STONERS. following Nominations have been JL received: GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS BENJAMIN CARTER JOHN CALDICOTT PETEK FAWCETT BARTHOLOMEW HUGHES FRANCIS THOMAS MAYO WILLIAM WINSBURY WHITE A POLL for the elect!■ >u of Five of the above will bo held on SATURDAY, May 2!Hh, at the HampsteadSchoolhouse, com. mencing at 1) a.m and closing at 0 p.m. CHAS. C. FOOKS, Returning Ollicer.



ASBBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO OCCUPIERS. ASHBURTON-RAKAIA WATER SUPPLY RACES will be CLOSED for purposes of overhaul as follows : E Race and all branches for 4 days from 25’h 41 ay. C and D Races and all branches for 4 days from 2nd June. A, B, and F Races and all branches for four days from 9th June. Sll BURTON AND TIN WALD SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Compauy is prepared to IN LARGE OK SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. Dip Sheep GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



Tender?. SOUTH UAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. rnENDERS are invited from persons willing to do the CLERICAL and OVERSEE US G WORK of the South Rakaia Road Board for ONE YEAR. Schedule of duties to bo seou at the oltice of the Board, or at the otlice of Mr Tucker, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed “ Tender for Clerk and Over seer,” and addressed to the Ciiairman of the Board, not later than the 2nd of JUNE, 1886. By order. 5 3 A. M AKFIG, Clerk to the Board. B'L" 1111 ■■■ „ 11 Mggag Parcels Express. N EW Z|E ALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily :



STORAGE IN TELE HARBOR BOARD STORES AT LYTTELTON. rjTHE LYTTELTON HARBOR BOARD HAVE NOW ROOM FOR THE STORAGE OF GRAIN, elo., AT THE Cheap Bates As previously advertised. By order. C. HOOD WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer Lyttelton Harbor Board. Lyttelton Harbor Board Office, Christchurch, 26th May, 1885. 5 16 LL NOTICE. accounts ow ing to Dr Ross



and at slight Increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel -or one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a haL under the railway tariff If received Ir time for goods despatch. Receiving cilices—Oh ristchurch : Bed ford Row, Dunedin : 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all nformation on applica tion to



IF NOT PAID BY THE 31bx INST. WILL BE SUED FOR WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, MR JOHN 7 CURTIS WILL ATTEND AT DU BOSS’S RESI DENCE ON TUESDAY * SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK, i ABBBURION, MAY 19, 1860,



F. McFARLANK, 4geufc New Zealand Express OompftPy Aehburtoa,



PubLc Notices j TO OWMK S OF PIGS. | J HAVE FOR SALE, some good j BARLEY, for Pig Feed, at a low price. GEO. JAMESON, 5 18 Ashburton, FU R SAL E. Seed Wheat. J Hunter’s White, Peiil, Essex, Tuscan, White Llamas. Seed Oats. Canadian, Tartarian, Danish, Dun. Salt —Coareo, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, Stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Fiour, Oatmeal, Wheatenmeal, Pota toes, Oil, Blubstone, Drain Pipes, all sizes, etc., etc GEORGE J A ME'ON, 5 10 Ashburton. NOTICE.



SERVANTS WANTED. s EVEN GENERAL SERVANTS end and one COOK for Ashburton suburbs. .Also, ono COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for tho conntry. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. RAND ELL. FRUITERER,' &c., Town Hall, Ashburton. J. Meech HAVING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Is following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE I i AND SELECT ANY AF^ICLF AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE during the next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forget it 1 Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Hoarse Mourning Coar Plumes Velvet Palls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. 0 1 R A P ! In the meantime, FUNERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST A ■A > STREETS. KO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both groat and small, again I come before you ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not boro you. Again, this time, I come in rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should ho up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (and mine, I won’t deny it), deal at my store, I’ll say no more, just take the hint and try it. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are sure to please all classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they’re grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satlfaction. Now let mo finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. a _ | Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MOATE, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street Ahsbdrton. Dro I sZS ”2 x, p r-3 u © M » rrt n <1



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, floßsette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger's baker Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street. Great Clearing Sale on account of Stock Taking, In order to reduce our Stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Brush ware, etc., to facilitate Stock Taking, we are now offering Greater Bargains in the above lines than any house in Town — for Cash : Candles—per box, at 6d, ssd, and fid per lb. Kerosene— from 7s fid to 10s fid. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—ls fid per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar— 3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5s fid per box. Crockery in largo variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22a fid ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with BAYLIS AND CO., Greeter# Best Street.



ZrAZS*AAf A r 2 3 8 COLOMBOS CHRIsrCHUfiJB j-STin Vs® Jt,A " m.'* IHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis a!l affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. , Influenaa, and Prepared by B. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.— A sk your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482



LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP AFTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now universally admitted to be the best ever introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals'' and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrmleaaness to those concerned in Its ns©* Bemt' of sn oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish meat or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case whan alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It, is entirely without the ruinous effects invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It is not only non-poisonous, but may bo used internally for worm in the throat in lambs : it wil also effectually cure foot-rot, and AS A SPECIFIC FOR SCAB IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO FAIL. To those who dip in full fleece, this fluid will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting chart* -.ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 31 ? A 8 FI B U R T O N.



CENTRAL HOTEL. JW. McBAK having taken the above • Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Baggios to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trams.



Potatoes. IHAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE, j 4 684 GEORGE JAMESON. ! Bankrupt Stock. ! Wellington, April 7, 1886. ( MESSRS HAYES & 00., j Ashburton. ( Qentlkmbn, — ! Your tender for Drapery j Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thous.ed seven hundred »nd fifty-seven pounds), has been accepted. We forward you draft at sight for amount, less your de posit of 10 per cent. HARVEY * JOHNSTONE, I Agents for the Consignors in London P.S. —The Goods will be shipped to morrow without fail. It will be seen from the above that we are the successful tenderers for a Stock value £2,757. The Goods were shipped to the order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The New Zealand agents of the Consignors in London were empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and offer the same by tender, and nnr c tier, as stated above, has been accepted at a large discount. The Stock, which of course is all fresh and new, consists of Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Sheetings, a Splendid lot of Dress Goods Clothing from the Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi sery, Gloves, &c., &c. Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7id per yard Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7fcd Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, In all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot £roch£s, in all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth IOJd, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, 6Jd Melton Cloth, Is double width English Blankets, ?s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|d Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10£d Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2a 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2s 9d per dozen 80in White Sheetings, 10£d 80in White Twilled Sheetings, Is Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid



CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15a 6d Boys’ Knicker Quits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, best goods, 14a Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, Ifis 6d Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s (id Men’s Dux Collars, Id box MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments, In all these Departments Great Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, la 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s (5d Ladles’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3a 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpets, la 6d Felt Carpets, 1A yards wide, la lid China Mattings, white and coloured, 1 yard wide, 4Jd Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, G£d Best Linoleum, 5a lOd, full 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It is almost unnecessary to mention, as it is well known our prices are below any other house in town ; that problem was solved by us three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAYES ~ & CO, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO \ID ARCADE.



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 SACKS SACKS 30,000 H AVItfG large orders to fulfil, WE A FIE PURCHASERS OF VO,OOO SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For immediate delivery. Highest price given FRIEDLANDER BROS.



To Let and For Sale. r p O LET. —Four and Five-roomed JL House in Town; Tvo-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JOKES. EOR SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw.uo G. Wbioht Winderraers. 4 63 TO LET. A COTTAGE, with outbuildings and 7*- acres land, on North Belt, ad joining the residence of Mr Saunders. Apply to B INK OF NEW ZEALAND. 5 24



Them. Bullock. rO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BULLOCK. rpO LET—4-Roomed House at Tlnwald • L Centally situated- Apply to _____ T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a large-sized CHAFF CUTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. __ T. BULLOCK. fTIO LET—4 Roomed House facing Moore Road, not far from the Pres byterian Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SAL E—McCormick’s Twine Binder. T. BULLOCK. SALE 2 Sections at Methven. T. BULLOCK. TO LET — Five-roomed Hoose,centerally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Allenton House, containing nine rooms. Also, stable, etc., and about 10 acres land, situated near the racecourse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s laud, lately occupied by T. B, Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. 1710 R SALE —Building Site, near the _C Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) with eight zoomed bouse and etc- 1 am prepared to accept a very low price foe this eligible property. T. BULLOCK I AM authorised to Sell Town Section 447, Burnett street, with Cottage' thereon, being two sec*ions from the old Borough Council Chambers, for the sum of Ll5O ; L 125 can remain on Mortgage, at 8 per cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



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On* and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your iJS*- Inspection. 4 692 rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED- By the aid 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 lor 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 Spit, at the lowest possible expense. 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: £ s d Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exa cuted for CASH ONLY,



Several largo shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. 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 Domln'on Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which 20F- Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock.



Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W, H. COLLINS,* 5*7 U*a*go



Town Sections EOR SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Wills street 708, Wills street €B9, Havelcck street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aithen street 842, corner Cas? and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode street I 48, Kermode street 1 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and VValker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 59 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 10C'9 do do 158, Wills street 559, (part), Peter street ICO. Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street ° 050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitlren street 3 4 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelock streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Buildings 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett atreei, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, Westfstreet (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Cass streets 636, Cameron sfteet 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets 011, corner Walker and Cox streets 1 12, 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.



iEYISED LIST of PROPERTIES For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taioing 1 sore, capital site ior • private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanul road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakannl road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acro, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TIN WALD. ’V Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-house, in Peter street Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Shop and dwelling in Moore street L2s fid per week—commodious oardtnv house to let at the above rental M: CELLANEOUS; FOR SALE. Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-haud Drays Thomas Bullock. ABOADS, AfIHBUBTDJf ”