THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION.

[“Otago Daily Times.”]

The first thing for Parliament to do is to lead the Government back into the right path on the Now Hebrides question. Wo trust that Maj >r Atkinson—or, fail ing him, some independent nemder—\r ill at cnce move an amendment to the Addresa-iu-Reply expression the wish of Parliament that the Government should leave no stone unturned to prevent 'he annexation of the Now Hebrides. fho resolution should be carefully worded so as to make it clear that there is no inten tiou of treating the question as a par y one. It would neither bo tolerable that France should be allowed to annex the New Hebrides for the sake of keeping the Stout-Vogel Government in office, nor is it desirable that Miniate: s should be turned out on what is a side issue to the general policy before the country ; but it is all-important th>>t the voice of Now Zealand should bo clear and strong npon this question, and that its verdict should bo promptly given. We t eed not again point to the reasons which give the opinion of New Z aland special weight at this juncture ; briefly, they lie in our having a greater interest in the Pacific question generally than any Australian colony, in our comparative diaintorested ness with regard to these particular islands, and mere especially in the want of unanimity in Australia, which makes every additional opinion of consequence Neither need we go again over the grounds we have so repeatedly stated against the

annexation. Wo are confident that every tr-' New Zealander who has carefully &*<ght oat the question is with us. The mischief is that Ministers have nut thought it out. We do not wish to blame them bo much as they deserve ; bnt what could be more feeble than Mr Stout’s attitude ? —unless it be his despatches and letters upon the subject. After much wavering, he has now gone over entirely to the French ; and in his letter to the Ilev T. R. Cairns we find him pleading thoir cause and trying to win over the Presby terian body to yield their rights as he is yielding those of the Colony. He appears to think that it is merely a question of the interests of the Presbyterian mission aries, when he is really sowing see s of discord, of which our sons may reap a terriole harvest, and throwing principle to the winds. We are ashamed that the Premier of New Zealand should propose to connive at one wrung for the sake of preventing another should allow the Colony to be “ bounced ” into submission to the French annexation of that to which they have no title, for fear of the French threat of filling the Pacific with convicts— a threat which it would ruin them to carry • out.

HOME RULE.

Under constitutional government all over the world the tendency is in favor of homo rule, which is simply another name for local administration. In New Zealand the question Las cropped up in a variety of ways, and although it has been doled out piecemeal in the shape of Counties, itoad Boards, Charitable Aid Boards, and other kindred local ad ministrative functions the demand still rema'ns unsatisfied, and wo are far from thinking the day is distant when it will have to be yielded upon a much more extensive scale. Of late we have heard little about the separation of the two is lands. The reason of this silence docs not rest with the fact that the necessity for such a step has disappeared. The necessity remains as urgent as ever, with this difference : that whereas, in former times, the 'pressure bore heavily on the South Island, or, which is pretty much the same for our present argument, the South fancied it had a grievance on that score, the readjustment of the representa tionmade a few years ago, and which gave a preponderance of members to the Middle Island, shifted the burden on the shoulders of the North Island. In other words, so long as the South felt, or fancied it felt, aggrieved by the political unity of the two islands, complaints were rife, and the de mand for separation arrogant. Now that the grievance rests solely with the North so little is heard of it that we have begun to look upon it as a thing of the past. The evil resulting from this unequal yoke however, still remains, It appeals to us in the shape of an apparently insurmoun table native difficulty. South Island in fluences control this question to the preju dice of the North. The effect of that unto ward influence has been to retard progress and keep the country locked up from sale and settlement. We hail this proposal of Mr Gladstone’s as one which will en courage the colony in the direction we have indicated. Years ago. when the separation of the two islands was inoote 1 its opponents used the argument that financial separation had become impossible. Mr Gladstone recognises that branch of the subject, itwi 1 be observed, in his pro posal, but simply deals with it as an ar rangement which will fall to bo made as a matter of course. If the difficulty in the case of Ireland be not insurmountable then it must be sheer nonsense to talk about its being insurmountable in the case of New Zealand. —Thames Adccrtiscr.

THE ASHHUHTON (4!!AKIMAN, FRIDAY, MAY 14, 1886.



It is said that three young ladies stopp ing at a hotel in Wellington, when the census papers were filled in ,signed, under the column headed “occupation,” the words “looking for a husband.” The Victorian inspector states that two rabbits will, under favourable circum stances, in three years multiply to 4,000,000. The chief inspector in New South Wales g es far beyond this calcula tion, and estimates the increase from a pair for three years at 13,000,000.



Fosclose confinement, want of ry u-rpm u dabitr and brain and nerve lire, trust in H Bittes (American Co.’s). Read Enjoy Life —What a truly beautiful world we life in ! We cm desire no be;ter 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, wdien there is no occasion for this feeling. Grce i’s August Flower will make them as free from disease as when born. Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint are the direct cause of seventy-live per cent, of such malad es as Biliousness, Indigestion, Sick Headache, Costiveness, Nervous Prostration, Dizziness of the Head, Palpitation of the Heart, and other distressing symptoms. Three doses of August Flower will prove its wonderful effect. So'd by all Druggists at 3s 6d. per bottle. Sample bottles, 6<3. Try it.



\a> aM> 1) a Nuibo girl. Apply ms “ " Cun ns, Uhoilai-y Hotel. in 12 VS 7 A NTED Known—Ownm to Mio races * • our Thurfday’a sale will take place at 1! i-’cli-c’- ahai'p Z >L UH AND M VOPHERSON. m 12 VS/ ANTED to Sell—First-class quiet ’ * Cow, to calve in a week. Apply, S. W. A HORN. Adi CASH.White Sugar, 2J(I ; White Crystal, oil : Sperm Candles, 5d ; I inglish, 4d ; best Lobsters, (Id ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Ls [)er lb; Sago, 21 d; Tapioca, 2’,d; Cutting Salmon, 8d ; Venus Nailrod, os (id ; Croats, 9d.— J. McGueuok, Tancrod Street. AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT ING A NUMEROUS CLASS.



iiE disease commcnci derangement of tli< if neglected, it in tim whole frame, embracing tl pancreas, and, in fact, the system, and the aillictct miserable exislance until cl from suffering The d: mistaken for other compla reader will ask himself questions, ho will bo abl whether lie himself is one —Have I distress, pain, breathing after eating? I heavy feeling attended 1 Have the eyes a yellow t thick, sticky, mucous gai



accompanied by flatulence of gas from the stoma frequent palpitation of the various symptoms may no one time, but they tormen turn as the dreadful disc if the case tie one of long will be a dry, hacking c after a time by expector advanced stages the skin a bro.vnish appearance, and feet are covered by a cold ation. As the liver and 1 more and more diseased, r appear, and the usual tr entirely unavailing agaii agonising disorder. It is that the disease should bo properly treated in its lirst little medicine will effect a when it has obtained a s correct remedy should b until every vestige of eradicated, until the appet and the digestive organs healthy condition. Tire s effectual remedy for this cl plaint is “Sergei's Curai vegetable preparation sold and Medicine Vendors 1 world, and by (lie proprietc Limited 17, Farringdon E.C. This syrup strikec foundation of the disease, root and branch, out of tin



St. Mary-strcet, Peterborough. November 29th, 1881 Sir, —It gives rno great pleasure to in form you of tho benefit 1 have received from Scigel's Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, William Brent. Mr A. J. White Hensingham, Whitehaven, Oct. 10, J. 882. Mr A. J. White. Dear Sir, —1 was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Scigel’s Syrup n trial, which I did. 1 am now happy to state that it has restored mo to complete health. —I remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot. loth August, 1883.



Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry Hillier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, in forms mo that he Buffered 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 Seigcfa Syrup which he got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr White. Chemist, Caine. September Bth, 1883.



Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigels Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its •medicinal virtues: one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence, tion, finds that Mother Seigel’s Fills are the only Pills which suit his complaint. All other Pills cause a reaction, which is very annoying. Mother Seigol's Pills do not leave a bad after-effect. I have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother Seigel’s medicines, which are no sham If this letter is of any service you can publish it. j Yours very truly, [ (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. 1 A. J. White, Esq. loth August, 1883.



Dear Sir, — I write to toll you that Mr. Henry Ilillicr, of Yatesbury, Wilts, informs me that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother Seigel’s Syrup which ho got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr, White Chemist,Caine Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, To Mr A. J. White. Merthyr Tydvil. I Preston, Sept. 21st, 1883.



iOLDSTEEAM ROAD BOABD EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. p IN pursuance of “ The Road Boards Act, 1882," and amendments thereto, and “ The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," I hereby give notice that an Election of TWO persona to fill the vacancies caused by the non-election of a sufficient number of members to consti tute the Coldstream Road Board at the Annual Election, will bo held on MON DAY, May 31st, 1886. Nomination of candidates must be made in the form set forth in the second Schedule of the last 1 mentioned Act, addressed to the Return ing Officer, and delivered at the Board’s office, Longlands, before noon on SATURDAY, May 22nd. Nomination papers to be had on appli cation. 0. 0. FOOKS, Returning Officer. u, me, » i-



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A SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION UE American Ambassador at Vienna. Mr Kassou, has lately forwarded to his Government an interesting account of a remarkable surgical operation lately per formed by Professor Pillroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a portion of the human stomach involving nearly one-third of the organ—and, strange to say. the patient recovered —the only successful operation of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed was cancer of the stomach, attended with the following symptoms : —The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described



as a faint “ all //one ” sensation ; a sticky slime collects about the teetii, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar faint sensation ; but, on the contrary it appears to aggravate the feeling. The eyes arc .sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold perspiration. The sufferer feels tired all the time, and sleep docs not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind tilled with evil



forebodings. When rising suddenly from a recumbent position there is a dizziness, a whirling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, the skin dry and hot at times ; the blood becoming thick and stagnant, and does not circulate properly. After a time the patient spits up food soon after eating, some times in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes



there is :i palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears ho may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as the opening in (he intestines becomes close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cares out of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is beigel's Curative Syrup, a vegetable prepara tion sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farringdon-road, London, E.U. This Syrup I strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system.



St. Mary-Strect, Peterborough, November tilHh, 1881. Sir, —]t gives me great pleasure (o inform you of the benetit I have received from Seigel's Syrup. 1 have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; Iml after a lew doses of the. Syrup, 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. ■ 1 am, Sir, yours truly, Mr A. J. White. William Brent. September Bth, 1888. Dear Sir, —1 find the sale of Seigel's Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one customer describes it as a " Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with conlidencc.



Tailhtully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills. Chemist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil. To Mr A. .1. White. Seigel’s Operating I’ilis are tire best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub stances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costivencss. I’reston, .September 21st, 1883. My Pear Sir, —Your Syrup and Tills are still very' popular with my customers, many saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said •• Mother bcigel ” 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 saic keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, 1 ou Mother Weigel's Syrup, so constant and the satisfaction so great. 1 am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Jiowker. To A. J. White, Ks<i. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 2-1, ISS2. Dear Sir, —I write to inform you that 1 have derived great benefit from Weigel" Syrup.” For some years I have suffered from liver complaint, with its many apd varied concomitant evils, so that ray life was a perpetual misery. Twelve mouths ago 1 was induced to try Weigel's Syrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible remedies, 1 determined to give it at least a fair trial. In two or three days 1 fell considerably better, and now at the end of twelve mouths (having continued taking it) 1 am glad to say that 1 am a dilfcrent being altogether. It is said of certain pens that they •• come as a boon and 1 blessing to men ” and 1 have no reason to



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1 am, dear Sir, ’Yours ever gratefully. (Signed) Carey It, Hurry, A. J. White, Estj. Baptist Missionary. Heiisiugham Whitehaven, Uot. Hi, ISB‘2 Mr A. J. White.— Dear Sir, I was for some time alllieted with piles, ami was advised to give Mother Seigel's Syrup a trial, which 1 Uiil. 1 am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health,— 1 remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot.



Auctions. jy-Il F. COTTON is instructed to sell 01 THURSDAY NKXT, <Vt the Commercial Hotel Yards, lire well known Hurdle Racehorse BILL ALLAN. Particulars in future advertisement. TO KAOIiS'O MEN, BREEDERS AND O i HERB. A slibui ton HaceSc MAY 13 AND 14, ISS6. I HAVE received instructions from various owners to Sell by Public Auction, at the Yards u£ QUID L’S 11 OTE L, The following Race Horses, Brood Maros, Two-yoar olds, Yearlings, Foals, Hunters, Hacks and Harness Horses :



Princess Royal, by Cassivolaunua— Miss King Poseneath, by Leolinus—Lacenfecd Chestnat Yearling Filly, by Oassivolaunus —Rosoneath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; took first prize at the Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for nest Thoroughbred colt or filly.



Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, I and all the requisites for a Racing Stable. The above are to oe sold literary without reserve. Chcsnut Mare Shepherdess, in foal to Digby Grand Ohcsnut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black marc Boss, in faal to Hornby Chesnut Colt Foal, by Cheviot—Fusee Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Mare Brown Yearling Gelding, by Hornby— Bess Yearling Filly, by Python—Castaway Mare



Two-y oar-old Filly, by Python—Blood Koyal Mare Two-yoar-old Filly, by Python—Fusee Three year old Golding, by Traitor— Sydney Mail Four year old Gelding “ Centurion,” by Tribune Bay Golding “ Jasper,” 7yra, by Default Grey Golding Sultan, by Dextor “ Archduke,” 3yrs. Bay Colt, by King of Clubs—Mari% Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that ever trod the turf



In addition to the above are many other horses, particulars relating to which will appear in the Catalogue. For convenience of the residents in the district, Messrs Friedlaiulor Brothers have kindly consented to receive any further entries that may bo made. Sale to commerce each day at 10 30 a ra. FREDERICK: COTTON, 5 680 Auctioneer. A. Harrison.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, PO R SAL E Fot Sale—Double Farrow Plough by Hied and Gray, nearly new. For Sale —bight Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sals—Cheese Press, hv J. and T. Young For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to bo made at Races, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap.



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FIiKT- TtAPUISOTV To Let and For Sale. FOR SAL E—McCormick’s Twine Binder. T. BULLOCK. AOR SALE 2 Sections at Methvon. T. BULLOCK. rno LET.—Two 3 roomed Cottages, X. near the English Church.—Apply to r. BULLOCK. rno LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr K, Bevan: Apply to J T. BULLOCK. f|lo LET—4-Roomed House at Timvald Contally situated Apply to T. BULLOCK. 0 LET—Five roomed House,centerally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail oflico.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. rnO LET—Four a»d Five-roomed 8 House in Town; Two roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JONES. fIOR SALE at Dromoro—2oo Acres adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terras easy.—Apply to Enw.ai) G. Wbioht, Windennera. 4 (130 rno DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND i OTHERS To lot, a paddock containing about 38 acres at the corner of Town Bolt oast, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T, B. Lester. Offers will be received at my rtlico up to noon on



.SATURDAY, May 15th. 5 (595 T. BULLOCK. SALE—Building Site, near the _ Wolien Factory, being Lot 43, fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



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Parcels Express. TVIEW ZjE ALAND EXPRESS iX COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunediu delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : 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 hah under the railway tariff if received hr time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Chrlstchuro h : Bod ford Row, Dunedin : 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on ap plica ion to F. MoFARLAN®, Aegnt New Zealand Express Comp i Ashburton.



VVF HAVE FOR DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE ALSO Howar Twine Bi MANILLA & HEW >LZA, H FATSFOOT & CORNSAC Large pise. aryttilug of the Beal Qu



J. Meech HAVING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS. Is following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of just- ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE ! AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE during the next few weeks ; and mind you don't forget it ! Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Hearse Mourning Coar Plumes Velvet Ralls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. 01 EAR! In the meantime, FUNERALS will oenductod from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST & STREETS. [A Cakd.] li. M. Cutliberfcson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. sticks -U AVELOCK STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287



HOAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Beach Road, Hinds Eangitata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G. WRIHGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 G 93 N O T 1 C K. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. ROSS must be PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should bo sent in by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Ross’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1, 1886, 5 661 K HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Noa. 8 and 9, at leas than i LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO. J> HO BONO PUBLICO



Good people all, both great 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 discorn, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (jmd 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 t ;oir blended teas—they're grand there’s no denying. So come and bay, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice Is, all giving aatifaction. Now let mo finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, ard 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. Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MOaTE, & GO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushwaro and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street Ahsbckton. CO O O 40 I gSo c ® « S CO fl ■o*o 2 g SSSM 3 .§ n.Sf a <d ~



Meetings. Ashburton county hunt club Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, MONDAY, MAY 24x u, 1886. Prices ; Concert 3s, 2s, Is ; Ball— Doable ticket os, ladies 2a 6d 5 634 Public Notices COUNCIL. Notice is| hereby given that CAMERON and WILLS 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 Bolt, afxek 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, 1880. 4 631 rn E. KILWORTH, Architecture j , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. . Oliioe:—Steam Boa Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanui Road, Ashburton.



Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 Ashburton and tinwald SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyarda Oompauy is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OH SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. A. W. RANDALL HAS ON HIND A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS. Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 9 m



Mrs Adams, | AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S i PATTERNS, | HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossotto, 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 John Totty Begs to inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and district that he HAS TAKEN Those large and commodious Premises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES- Saddle Horses and Buggies always on Hire. 4 506 JOHN TOTTY. Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street, Groat 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 oilering Greater Bargains in the above linos than any house in Town— for Cash : Candles—per box, at sd, 5Jd, and 6d per lb. Kerosene—from 7s 6d to 10a 6d. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—la 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli—lid ; Macaroni, lid, Soap—from 5 s 6d per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. YLIS AND CO,, S’ G* w« Stre t.



■Burners Notic 2 38 COLOMBO CHRISTCHURoJ iunma | L/MUKUHI min JUAC milE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Conghs, Cc X. all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist N.B.—Ask your Chomlat or Storekeeper for It, LITTLE’S BH£



CLNTBAL HOTEL. JW. McRAE 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 Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For tho convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gentlfmbn, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven pounds), has been accepted. We forward you draft at sight for amount, less your de posit of 10 per cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, 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 £2,707. The Goods were shipped to tho 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 our offer, 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 Beat Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi sery, Gloves, •Src., &c. Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7Jd per yard Heavy Homespuns, in all shades, 7£d Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Brochds, in all colours. 4|d Wincey, worth 10£d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, 6|d Melton Cloth, la Did, double width Fnglish Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|i Ditto, fine make, all wool, l()|d Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2i 9d per dozen SOin White,, Sheetings, lo|d 80in White Twilled Sheetings, Is Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2s lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boys’ Knicker Suita, 4s 91 Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d 1 Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Yeats, best goods 14s ' Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, 16s 61 Waterproof Coats, splendid value 7a 6d Men’s Dux Collars, Id box | MILLINERY. | Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart meats. In all these Departments Great Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, la 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4a 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3s 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, li each Tapestry Carpets, la 6d Felt Carpels, yards wide, la lid China Mattings, white r.n 1 col' iko! 1 yard wide, 4td ’ Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6Jd Best Linoleum, 5s lOd, lull 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-MONBY ORAPERS, CLOTH fERS, PROVISION DEALERS * universal PRO. ym awaiw



Spec’'-.! Advertisements. FOB Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAf’S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Goughs, Golds and Chest Complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Coughs and Cold-?, Is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tie Pills, a specific In Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. CO AG DLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., _ 101 Stocknort, England. ORR & ALCORN’S Sale oi New Drapery Goods



NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG Orr 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 yonr Inspection. -tfe 4 592 rjIHE PROBLEM SOITED. 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 for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at theisama pricejas readymade goods eo that everyone may eni'oy the luxury of a Pebfkct Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense.



It gives us much pleasure to Inform oar friends and the public generally that this FRO BLEU IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making salts in oar usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Eai apoi 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 exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co • TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Cb«, TIMBER, IRON, COAL, ASD FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AND 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 Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G, M. Tucker, and Wakatipn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kirds of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. e« W, ft COLLINS,