THE APPRECIATION OF GOLD AND THE EXISTING DEPRESSION.

(Dunedin Evening Herald )

A thoughtful correspondent of the Daily Times has ruggestrd that the cause of the depression so generally felt is to be found in the depreciation ot silver, and there fore that silver should be made a legal tender as well as gold. The subject is one deserving of far more attention than it receives, as there is no doubt that the distressing fluctuations iu modern time* are vreatly due in defective mauag -men' of the currency. It may be noted that thore was greater stability in and rates of interest previous to 1819 when Peel's Act made go d the only standard From 1717 to 1774 all persons woro able to discharge their engagements either In gold or silver coin, Toe Bank cf England

could check speculation in gold by making pty meets in silver, A new coinage took peace in 1, i 4, and owing to the money dealers importing oar old worn coins from the Comment, and demanding new guineas in ex change for them, a law was passed re stricting payments in silver coin to L 25, but allowing silver to be received to any amount by weight at 6s 2d per oz. Within three months of the passing of Peel’s Act fixing gold as the sole standard, a disastrous crisis arose. There was no

employment for working men. Thi starving artisans demanded Parliamentary reform as a remedy, and the frightful massacre at Petorloo was the result. From that day to this, the commerce of Britain has been subjected to periodi cal perturbations, interests varying from one to ten per cent, without anv reason than that gold was exported. A return to the old system is now advo cated, but as this would deprive the Rothschilds and other capitalists of the profits they make in dealing—we should rather say gambling with gold— the relief demanded will not be granted

without a struggle. In the mean time, various facta are coming to light showing that the present system can not be continued with safety. Wheat growing countries like New Zealand are suffering from undue competition of India, The Indian cultivator raises his crop at a cost calculated m silver rupees. When he sells it at a price which barely pays his expenses—say, 32s—he receives from England the price in gold, which, owing to the difficulties in exchange, is equivalent to 40a in silver, a price which yields hint a handsome return. \V e are therefore prejudicially handicapped in wheat-growing by the maintenance of a single standard. While the agricultura lists of India profit by their expenses being paid in silver, and the price received being paid in go.d, the Government of India is an enormous loser. It receives its revenues in silver, and lias to remit to London at the value in gold, thus losing yearly many millions sterling in exchange While the “Times” correspondent is so far right in his remarks, it may bo observed that the appreciation of gold and depreciation of silver does not account for the universal charac cr of the depression,

which is not limited to wheat alone, but extends to all produce. Copper, iron, tin, sugar, and all other commodities have shared in the reduction of price. An American financier, Del Mar, otters the

clearest exposition of the cause. He says that every country requires a certain total volume of money (in gold, silver, and notes) for its use, and that if the total volume bo inadequate money becomes dear, and all prices necessarily fall. 'iho fol lowing principles are maintained by him ;—(i) That whilst war, harvests, production, speculation, and the other principal Influences other than money, which affect prices, may affect the prices of many things, they do not, and cannot either separately or collectively, affect the prices of all things ; (2) that whenever they enhance prices In one direction they depress them in others, and vice versa ; and (3) that no cause or influence can enhance or depress the prices 0* all things, except an increase or diminution in the whole sum of money. We have repeatedly expressed our opinion that the depression in New Zealand has been intensified by the diminution of the volume of money In circulation, from whatever cause this may have proceeded. In 1879 our note circulation was over a million. Since then a large increase of trade and popula tion has taken place without a correspond ing increase, of circulation. On the contrary it has considerably diminished, and at this moment is under a million We see no remedy for this but the libera tion of our domestic circulation from the control fcf private institutions, and having it vested in the hands of the State. We have not yet seen the shadow of a sound argument against this. At present the State is a mere slave working in chains for the profit of foreign masters, whose only care is naturally their owa interest, and according |to ordinary rules no one can blame them for acting up to what they believe is for their owa advantage. Referring to the question of wheat it is likely prices will improve. The wheat crop of Central India is reported by the Agricultural Department of that country to be again contracted, and to have suffered from unsettled weather. Only in seine parts is the crop expected to yield pp to or ahoye an average return.

A BREWER’S LICENSE.

The Resident Magistrate at Wanganui delivered judgment on Wednesday In the case brought by the Town Clerk against J. P. Watt, brewer, for sel'ing bottled beer without taking out a whole sale license under the Licensing Act of 1881. The defence had been that a brewer’s license under the Beer Duty Act of 1880 was sufficient. Mr Ward, R.M., did not consider that was a license that entitled a brewer beer otherwise than in casks or hogsheads. He based his judgment on a decision given by Justice Richmond in Napier in an appeal case. A fine of 10s was inflicted, the Magistrate considering that defendant had some color for his action, as the Customs officers were satisfied he was right.

CANTERBURY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

The quartelj meeting of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce was hold at Christ church yesterday. The President Mr G. G. Stead, gave an exhaustive address in which be reviewd the work done by the Chamber since its foundation 27 years ago, the trade of the world especially in con nection with Great Britian and the colon ies, and wool and wheat market. With regard tor New it was earnestly to be hoped that the Midland Railway would shortly be commenced, as it should when completed, prove of great service in stim ulated and extending the production of gold. He concluded as follows : —“ In spite, however, of the continued depress ion, and in spite of the persistently low range of prices that continue to rule in England, I still venture ao predict that before the years 1886 and 1887 end we stall have seen a decided change in the price of wheat from it present low level. Summarising the position I think the period of acute depression and sharp suffering Is over, and that our trade has reached a sound thought.quiet stage ; and I also trust now that values have been readjusted, and we have so to speaq at tained ourselves to aur altered circum stances that we shall shortly be able to partltipate in the revival which is ao generally expected by English rnd Ameti ?aa fidwclew/'

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 21. 1886.



WHAT IS THIS DISK. COMING UPO* IKE a thief at night b us unawares Mam pains about the chest and s t;inns in the bite!;. They sh", py ; the mouth has a 1>; aliy .a the morning. A slime collects about th nnimflf.A isi nnnr. if



greenish coloured espcc afflicted one feels tired all sleep does not seem to a After a time he becomes n and gloomy, and has e' There is a giddiness, a sc sensation in the head ] suddenly. The bowels b the skin is dry and ho' blood becomes thick am whites of the eyes beco yellow, the urine is ac coloured, depositing a standing. There is frequ cup of the food, someth] taste, and sometimes with this is frequently attendee tion of the heart ; the visi paired with spots before t is a feeling of great prostn ness All of these svmnto



(for this is really what the disease is) all of these organs partake of this disease and require a reinedy that will act upon all at the same time. Seigel’s Curative Syrup acts like a charm in this class of complaints, giving almost immediate relief. The following letters from chemists of standing in the community where they live show in wnat estimation the article is held. —John Archer, Hart hill, near Sheffield ;—I can confidently re commend it to all who may bo suffering from liver or stomach complaints, having the testimony of my customers, who have derived great benefit from the Syrup and Pills. The sale is increasing wonderfully. Geo. A. Webb, 141, York Street, Bel fast ;—I have sold a largo quantity, and the parties have testified to its being what you represent it. J. S. Metcalfe, 55, Highgale, Kendal : —I have always great pleasure in recom mending the Curative Syrup, for I have never known a case in which it has not relieved or cured, and I have sold many grosses. I’obt. G. Gould, 27, High Street! Andover I have always taken a greao interest in your medicines and I havd recommended them, as I have found numerous cases of cure from their use.



Thomas Chapman, West Auckland : I find that the trade steadily increases. I seli more of your medicines than any other kind. N. Darroll, dim, Salop : —All who buy it are pleased with it and recommend it. Jos. Balkwill, A.P.S., Kingsbridgo : The public seem to appreciate their great value. A. Armstead, Market Street, Dalton-in- Furness :—lt is needless for me to say that your valuable medicines have great sale in this district—greater than any other I know of, giving great satisfaction. Robt. Laine, Melksham : —I can wele recommend the Curative Syrup from having proved its efficacy for indigestion myself. Friockheim, Arbroath, Forfarshire, Sept 23, Dear Sir, —Last year I sent a letter recommending Mother Scigel’s Syrup. I have very much pleasure in still bearing testimony to the very satisfactory results of the famed Syrup and Fills. Most patent medicines die out with me ; but Mother Seigel has had a steady sale ever since I commenced, and is still in as great demand as when I first began to sell the medicine The cures which have come under my notice are chiefly those of liver complaint and general debility. A certain minister in my neighbourhood says it is the only thing which has be'uefitted him and restored him to his normal condition of health after being unable to preach for a considerable length of time. I could mention also a great many other cases, but space would not allow. A near friend of mine, who is very much addicted to oostiveness or constipa tion, finds that Mother Soigel’s Fills are the only Pills which suit his complaint. All other Pills cause a reaction, which is very annoying. Mother Seigel’s Pills do not leave a bad after-effect. I have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother Seigel’a medicines, which are no sham. If this letter is of any service you can publish it. (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White, Esq. 15th August, 1883.



A SKILFUL SURGICAL Oi’LRATIOM milE American Ambassador at Vienna. A Mr Kasson, has lately forwarded to Ids Government an mtorcstiug account of a remarkable surgical operation lately per formed by Professor llillroth, of Vicuna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted ir: 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 I 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 <jone ’’ sensation ; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, 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 are sunken, tinned with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold



perspiration. The sufferer feels tired all the time, and sleep docs not ixcm to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, Iris mind filled with evil forebodings. When rising suddenly from a recumbent position there is a dizziness, a whirling sensation, and ho 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 atimethe



patient spits up food soon after eating, some times in a sour anil fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears ho may have heart disease. Towards the last, the patient is unable to retain tiny foot! whatever, as the opening in the intestines becomes close, or nearly so. Although this disease is indeed .alarming, suite re rs with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine oases out of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a pioper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Seigel’s Curative Syrup, a vegetable prepara tion sold by all chemists ;fnd medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), 17, Farringdon-road, London, E.C. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system.



St. Mary-Strcct, Peterborough, November 2'Jth, 1881. Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform 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, 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of it 1 feel quite cured.



I.am, Kir, yours truly, Mr A. J. White. William lircnt,



September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find tin: sale of Scigel's Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it spunk very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to



dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. Failbtully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills. Chemist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil. ■ To .Mr A. J. White. BeigeTs Operating I’ills arc the 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. Treston, (September 21st, 1883. My Pear Sir, —Your Syrup ami Tills are still very popular with my customers, many saying they arc the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said “ Mother vScigel had saved the life of his wife, and ho added, “ one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. 1 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 BeigeTs Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowker.



To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 21, 1882. Dear Hir, —I write to inform yon that I have derived great benefit from " Seigef’ Syrup.'’ For some years 1 have suffered from liver complaint, with its many and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago 1 was induced to try Scigel's Syrup, and although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible remedies, I determined ro give it at least a fair trial. In two or three days I felt considerably belter, and now at the end of twelve mouths (having continued taking it) I am glad to say that 1 am a different being altogether. It is said of certain pens that they " conic as a boon and 1 blessing to men ” and I have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement. a can truly say, however, that beigel’s by nip



Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr. Hemy Uillier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, informs me tliat be 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 Scigel’s Syrup which ho got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr. White Chemist, Caine Holloway’s Ointment and Pills.—Cough Influenza.—The soothing properties of these medicaments render them well worthy of trie in all diseases of the respiratory organs. In ] common colds and influenza the pills, taken internally, and the ointment vuhhcd over the chest and throat, are exceedingly efficacious. When influenza is epidemic, jlhis treatment is the easiest, safest, and surest. I’ Holloway dills purify the blood, remove all obstacles to its free circulation thiough the lungs, relieve the over-gorged air tubes, and render respira tion free, without reducing the strength, irrita ting the nerves, or depressing the spirits ; such are the ready means of saving suffering when anyone is afflicted with colds, coughs, bron chitis, and other chest complaints, by which so many persons ate seriously and permanently afflicted in most countries.



has come. as a *• boon and blessing " to me. 1 have recommended it to several fellow suil'ercrs from Ibis distressing complaint, and their testimony is ijuitc in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benelit 1 have derived from this excellent preparation, prompts me to furnish you with this un solicited testimonial. I am, dear Sir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) (,'arey B. Berry, A. J. White, Itsq. Baptist Missionary. Ilcnsingbnm Whitehaven, Get. lt>, 1882 Mr A. J. White. —Dear Sir, 1 was for some time nfllictcd with piles, and was advised to give Mother Seigel s Syrup a trial, which 1 did. 1 am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health. —I remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lighttoot.



SATURDAY, MAY 22nd. TIN WALD. Lot 152, corner of McMurdo and Jane Streets, far sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in atructlons to sell by Public Auction, at. the Arcade, on the above data, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, Lot 152, containing | acre, corner of McMurdo and Jane Streets. This section must be sold. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BOLLOCK, Auctioneer. MR F G. THOMAS, Surgeon-dentist, Will VISIT ASHBURTON



Beware of packages of injurious stuff pur porting to make genuine Hop Bitters ; also preparations and fluids said to contain all the properties of American Hop Bitters. They spring up on account of the great popularity of the genuine, which is only put up in large s'uare-panel amber-colored bottles, with the names “Dr, Sonle,” and “Hop Bitters” blown in the glass, and is the best family medicine ever made. Bead 25 SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 22nd MAiT. CHAFFCUTfER, Horse-power, and intermediate, by Richmond and Chandler. In perfect order. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, ■ Auctioneer, WANTED Known— Hayes and Co have bought the samples of an English Umbrella manufacturer, at a large j discount. Also, a splendid lot of now I Dress Materials, very cheap. Coma an,d Bee them, at Co.’&, Arcade, v.



ON WEDNESDAY, 26th INSTANT, And may bo consulted at Quill's Hotel. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. NOTICE TO PAY RATES. ALL RATES not paid by the 22nd M ' Y Instant will be SUED FOR without farther notice. By order of the Board. A. MAKEIG, Clerk. Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 iiggg 20,000 JJAVING large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF 20,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For immediate delivery. Hxouesi prick given. J3ROS,



SATURDAY. 22nd MaY, HB6 M'.T'ON, OCX and CO. have received in u i uc'.iona from Messrs Ciark Ores. (in consequence of their roiniqu aiiine contracting), to SELL RY f‘Ui-1 JO AUCTION AT TA'iTO .OALI/-’, WK U’ STREET, Ashhtirlon, cm Saturday, 22ud May, 1886, DRAUGHT GELDINGS 0 DUALOUT MARES All young, .vuind, and staunch, and boM subject to » trial. 3D >ub’e-fni row Pi.UUGiiS, by Reid and G-iay DRAYS t)(Q SETS HARNESS OiIAFFGUTTiCR, 2 seta Harrows, and a heron quantity of sundries, 0 ROLLERS The above mentioned Horses are the j rainiest line ever offered in the Ashbur- , on district.



Como and judge for yourselves. Sale at 12 o’clock. MATSON, COX * CO , Ashburton. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHEAP EXCURSION, QUEEN’S BIRTH DA V, MAY 24xn, 'BBO. ETURN EXCU SION TICKETS as under will bo issued for the ordinary Morning trains on 24th Maj, available for return by the ordinary, Even ing trains same day : To Christchurch, from First Second Ashburton, Methven Ga 4a 6d Methvon ... ... 6s 4a Gd Rakaia ... ... 4s 3a Passengers frotx> Stations where excur sion tickets are not issued can book to the first Station from which excursion fares are quoted, and re-book there. Return excursion tickets will also be issued as under on the 21st, 22nd, and 24th May, available for return up to and including Slat: To Dunedin (in connection with races on the 22nd and 24th), from Ashburton and Rakaia—33a first class, 22s second class.



Saturday return tickets from any Station to ai y Station will bo issued on 21at, 22ud, and 24'h May, availaole for return up to and including the 31st, All goods traffic will be suspended on ho 24th. m 17 My order. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR AUDITORS. IN pursuance of the “ Municipal Cor porations ’■ c:, 1873,’’and the “ regulations of Local Elections Act, L 576.” 1 hereby give notice that an Election for TWO Perrons to serve as Auditors for the Borough of Ashburton, for the ensuing year, will be hold r.t the Borough Council Chambers. Baring Square Wes , Ashbur ton, on TUESDAY, the Ist day of June next



Nominations in the form set forth In the second schedule of the last mentioned Act will be received at the Town Clerk’s ollice till 12 o’clock noun on TUESDAY, the 25 f h day of May instant. CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borouc.h Council Office, 15 li May, 1886. m 15 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, aUOUONE it, STOCK AND STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR.



SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses,’ Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Firo Insurance Company. FOR SAL K Foi Sale —Double Furrow Plough by Kied and Gray, nearly new. For Sale—Light Spring Carl, cheap. Light Fxpiosa Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sals—Cheese Press, bv J. and T. Y r oung For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to bo made at Races, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF TITE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY.



milß Householders h 1 tio’.ied School Dist say, tho districts of Barr Hill F! Chertsey Pi Having failed to elect Co annual meetings held on ! Board hereby directs tl MFFTINO of tho 110 US every such district be hchi DAY, the Twenty-sixth d; thousand eight h'mind at 7 o’clock iu the ov ELECTION in each dinti II OUSE MOLD KBS to font for such district for the yo tho fourth Mondoy iu A Tho place of meeting shall room in each district. Tho Board further direcl meeting of each School Con in tho place appointed fo mmediati ly after tho el same evening. J.V. COLBOI Christchurch, 10th May,



80 Porkers, average weights about OOlba. Breeding Sows and Weaners. Tenders to close on May 22. JOSHUA TUCKER, Official Liquidator. SALE —Four hundred acres tur nips, and fourteen hundred fat MERINO WETHERS Price £1 per aero for former, and Gs 6d per bead for latter. Apply C. G. II AW DO NT. Westcrfidd. WANTED —Tenders for TRIMMING and STUB RING 100 chains of Gorse, Singletree Estate, Alford Forest. Tenders to bo in by 22nd May, 188 G. m 10 MATSON. COX & CO. riIENDEPS for FENCING part of the L TIN WALD DOMAIN. Plans and particulars to bo seen at the Tiawald Hotel. C. T. DUDLEY. WANTED TO LET, HOUSE of five rooms, Burnett street. Mitch kll AND ’URNKK. J. Meecb HAVING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Is following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of pSr ALL G-tODS AT AUCTION PRICES



The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAR HUGHS 1C ! A3SI> SELECT ANY AE"'TCLP TREMTS NDO DSL V REDUCED PRICE during ilio next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forget it 1 Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUSI' ALL 810 DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Hearse Mourning Coa* Plumes Velvet Pads Horse Covers Etc. Etc. 0 1 E A P ! In the meantime, FUN ERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards j MEECH EAST * jl AN ‘’RED STREETS. [A Caup.J Eu M. Cutlibertson,



i !' TTAPUISO\’ To Let and For Sale. jIOR SAL E—McCormick’s Twice T. BULLOCK. Jl Binder AOR SALE 2 Sections at Methven. F BULLOCK. ITV)R SALE, a large-aacd CHAFF* ; CUTTCB, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. T° LLT—4-Roomed House at Tinwald Centally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK, rilt) LKT—Five roomed ! louse, centerally X situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail oflice. — Appiy to T. BULLOCK. ( | A«) LKT—4 Roomed House facing Moore Street, not far from tha Fres bylorian Manse—Apply to T. BULDOCK.



BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. li'FicKS—H AYELOUK STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287 Meetings. Ashburton county hunt CLUB Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 24x u, 1886. Prices; Concert 3s, 2s, la ; Ball— Double ticket sa, ladies 2a Gd 5 G 94



f I O L.K T. —Four a>’d Five-roomed _|_ House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JONES.



FA OR SALE at Drmnore— 200 Acres Jj adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and liaif in | stubble, with sheltar plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Euw to G. Wkiout, Windermers. 4 630 171 UR .-ALE—Building Site, near th° ; Wollen Factory, being Lot 43> fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain' ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments T. BULLOOK. Parcels Express. N E W ZjE 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 : From 1 I Christchurch j per goods j S 3 per parcels Dunedin 117 S 73 2/6 3/6 5/6 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 ip time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row, Dunedin ; 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all informatlpp on applica . ion to '



Public Notices BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is? hereby given that CAMERON and WILLS STREET EAST will be tlusod at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT tor WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, apceu uakk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. , April 2fth, JBBG. 4 031 Ashburton and tinwald sheep DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saieyatds Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OR SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one C.OOi£ and ono GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, & ol| Town H»JJ, .Afthburtop,



F. MpPARLANE, Aegni New Zealand Express Comp Asbburtep.



.BUiiness Notices / WAS £/AfS££o A m COLOMBOS It, i ! i . iCHRISTCHI IBrH 1 ISTCHURCHI WrfeSfV .11l AC f-7-' HOUSEHOLD UEMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember —One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2s 6d pc-r bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DAMN, Ohemlat, Christchurch. jj.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 4g2 LITTLE’S SHEEPDJLPT



A FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now OL universally admitted to be the best ever introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying I all ticks, lice, and every Insect that, infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrmlossness to those concerned in its use.' Being of an 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 ment—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It 1s entirely without the ruinous effect 4 invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It Is not only non-poisonous, but may be used internally for worm in the throat in lambs ; it wll 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 bo found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting char* «ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 A S H B U R T O N.



C' ; OLDLSsTRtAM HOAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Bmch Bond, Hinds Rangitata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED, E. G. WRIHGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 C 93 A NOTICE. LL ACCOUNTS OW IN G TO Dr Ross IF NOT PAID BY THE 31st INST. WILL BE SUED FOR WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE. MR JOHN" CURTIS WILL ATTEND AT DR ROSS'S RESI DENCE ON TUESDAY 4 SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. ASHBURTON, MAY 19,1880. HAVE FOR SALE CHE At* WOOLFACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at leas than * LIiVSEED, 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. KO BONO PUBLICO



CENTBAL 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 Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Potatoes. IHAYE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALK 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAYt.S & CO., Ashburton. Gentlemen, — 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 moirow 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 wore empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and ofler the same by tender, and our oSer, as stated above, has been accented at a large discount.



Good people all, both gt aga : n I come before you ; truo there’s little new, I h< boro you. Again, this tin rhyme, and thus my them may discern, and mark, a should be up and doing, should, for their own goci won’t deny it), deal at my no more, just take the hi My general store holds in wonderful variety, sue are sure to please all claf And, also note, that Nela( Co, are still supplying to their blended teas—thoy’ri no denying. So coma and teas try ; you’ll ne’er reg At various prices, each ki giving satlfaction. Now let me finish by tl customers for their contic and by assuring them thai do my best to servo them i



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, lace, braids, transfer patterns, new designs, crash, oatmeal and satin cloths for art needlework, five o’clock tea cloths, embroidery frames, etc. TH E LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Ranger's baker



The Stock, which of course is all fresh and new, consists of Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, tiheetinga, a 3p!ondid lot of Dress Goods Clothing from the Best Bouses, Millinery, Fancy Gouda, Eloi sery, Gloves, &c., &c.



Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7£d per yard I Heavy Homespuns, iu aJI shades, 7£d Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, fall width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Broches, in all colours, 4£d Wincey, worth 10£d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, 6|d Melton Cloth, la o£d, double width English Blankets, 7s lid, white and oolonred Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|i Ditto, fine make, all wool, Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2a 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2a 9d per dozen 80in White, Sheetings, 80in White Twilled Sheetings, Is [ Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from ! 4s 9d 1 Colored Quilts, 2s lid



CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15a 6d Boys’ Knickor Quits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well not, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Yosts, best goods, 14s



Boys’ Overcoats, 5a Men’s Tweed Ulsters, 16s 6i Waterproof Goats, splendid value, Men’s Dux Collars, id box



MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments. In all these Departments Great Re dactions have been made. 1 Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2a lid Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d Ladies’ Black CLth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3i 6d Black Tips, 2a each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpets, la $4 Felt Carnots, yards w'de, la lid China idattinga, white and coi- urod, I yard wide, 4£d Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6id Best Linoleum, 5s lOd, :T, ; y ar d= Striped Window Hollands, i jaid »xdo, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d



Baylis and Co. SAUJSDBRS’ BUILDINGS East Street,



Great Clearing Sale on account of 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 ; Caudles —per box, at sd, ssd, and 6d



per lb. Kerosene—from 7s 6d to 10s 6d. English Pickles—Bd, Fry’s Cocoa—ls 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar —3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —Hd ; Macaroni, ild. Soap—from 5s §d per box. Crockery la, large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22a 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. BAYLIS AND CO., Grocer? K»ai Street,



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 |j. Great Sale will Oommenca. on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAVE sT" & CO, 1 READY-MOKBY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION 1 DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO' VID ARGADE.



Special Advertisements. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. ATS Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlcrodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and (Joust Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, 4s equally serviceable for llorses and Cattle. KAY'S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, eta Contains [ I.Mninn liar u Quinine, lion, etc. c u j£sr*. - °*° mBr ° i “» Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stocknort, England



OER & ALCORN’S Sale ot New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T GO TO TFE WRONG SHOP.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Mann- A LARGE AND'VARIED STOCK or FURNISHIN.G AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Reapectfnlly invite yonr M lnspection. 4 592 * rp HE 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 for solution, and it is this : to prodnee CLOTHING TO MEASURE at theisame prlcelas ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us\ much pleasure to inform our friends the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in oar usual First-class style, at the following prices:



£ a d. Fair Tweed Sait to measure ... 5 0 0 Better qaality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal 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 na outed for CASH ONLY, Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fkncy Coatings, just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallnm and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLBRS, ANJ> MANUFACTURERS.



TO STATION HOLDERS & FARMER* WE beg to advise that we hare just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Bound.) Abo, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which JBW* Defy Competition COAL! COAL!I COAL!? We are now landing ex Hauroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wskatlpn, ' PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. MeCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H, COLLINS, MassfUi