SPORTING.

GERALDINE RACES. From our own Correspondent.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Ihe C pinion of the Admiralty.

(REUTER —COPYRIGHT.)

London, May 25

The Admiralty consider the posses sion of Rapa of far more importance than the New Hebrides.

AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.

The Recent Engagement

[Beuxeb’s telegrams—copyright] Athens, May 25

In consequence of the frequent colli sions between the outposts on the Greek frontier the respective commanders ot the Turkish and Greek forces have mutually agreed to withdraw their troops some distance from the frontier.

A MINISTER IN TROUBLE.

Charge of Contumacy.

[Reuter’s telegrams — copyright] Melbourne, May 26.

The Melbourne Presbytery, by a majority of 10, have declared the Kev. Dodds, minister of Scots Church, guilty of contumacy in refusing to pro duce his sermons in connection with the charge of unsoundness of doctrine brought against him. The minority have appealed to the Victorian Presby terian Assembly against the decision.

THE KIMBERLEY RUSH.

Satisfactory Accounts.

[Reuter’s telegrams—copyright] Melbourne. May 26

Accounts from the Kimberley gold fields continue satisfactory, over 1000 ounces of gold having been brought into Derby.

PARLIAMENTARY.

Payment of Members.

[Reuter’s telegrams —copyright]

Sydney, To-day,

The Legislative Assembly in Com mittee last night affirmed the principle of payment of members, subject to the necessary sanction of Parliament.

WARY CZAR.

How the Russian Pulse Beats.

[hEDTEB’b TKLEOH4MP — OOPVHIOHT. ’ Moscow, May 26,

His Imperial Majesty the Czar, who is on a visit to this city, was waited upon to-day by the Mayor, who presented the usual offering of bread and salt, accompanied by a loyal address. The address stated ihat the restoration of the status of the Black Sea fleet would strengthen the belief that the Cross would shortly shine above the dome of the mosque of St. Sophia at Constantinople. The Czar n reply avoided any allusion to the object.

CABLE RATES.

The Subsidy,

[REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ]

Sydney, May 27

The Government of New Sonth Wales has declined to extend the period of the cable subsidy beyond the time already provided for, but they will ac cept the comditions offered by Mr Pender, if non-contributing colonies be allowed to participate in concession.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1886



Orarl, To day £ Ramdicap Hurdles. Borderman, 11 at 5 Iba ... 1 Maetsr Agnee, 12 st 3 lbs ... 2 Secretary, 10 at 1C li e... ... 3 Novel Hurdle Race. Bagahot, 10 at ... I Sir William, 10 st ... 2 Milo, 10 st ... 3 Autumn Handicap. Jack, 8 st 9 Iba ... ... 1 Patrician, 6 a' 9 ibs ... 2



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AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT ING A NUMEROUS CLASS. mR disease commences with a slight dermgemcni ol the stomach but, if neglected, it in time involves the wholelfraniP, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existance uuti! death gives relief from suffering. The disease is often mistaken for other complaints ; but if the reader will ask himself the following questions, he will bo able to determine whether ho 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? Have the eyes a yellow tinge ? Does a thick, sticky, mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accom panied 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 were enlarging ? Is there costivoncss i Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a



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Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry Ilillier, 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 Beigel’s Syrup which ho 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 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 Seigel” had saved the life of his wife, and he'added, “one of these bottles 1 am sending tifteen miles aw >y 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 Soigel’s Byrup, the demand is o constant and the satisfaction so great. (Signed) W. Bowker. To A. J. White, Esq.



Valuable Paintings Messrs zorca asd macpher- SON have received Instructions from F. Brooko-Smith, A.S.A., to sell by public auction on Saturday next, at the Central Rooms, a valuable collection of OIL AND WATER COLOR DRAWINGS. Sale at 2 p. m. 5 7 ZOUCH AND MACPHERSON.



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Clearing Sale « WHENUAPAI,” NEAR METHVEN. Messrs matson, oox. & co. have received instructions from G. Coward, Esq., who is leaving the dis trict, to BELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Farm, on WEDNESDAY, i6th JUNE, 1886,



The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. As follows, viz., 500 Merino Ewes, in lamb 100 4-tooth Crossbred Ewes, do 460 Crossbred Lambs 100 4-tooth Wethers, fat 2 Draught Horses 12 Hacks and Light Harness Horses 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 E. Ploughs Dogcart, Dray, Roller, McCormick Reaper and Binder Blacksmith’s Forge, Anvil, and Tools Harness, Dray, and Plough; Car penter’s Tools, Tarpaulin 2 Sets Tandem Loading Harness 2 English Saddles and Bridles (good) 20 Tons splendid Hay, and a large lot of Sundries Also, FURNITURE, Ac., &c. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. s 12 MATSON, COX & CO.



Public Notices IMPOUNDED, from Williams Street, one Strawberry COW, in roilW, <ho supposed property of J. F. But ler. If not claimed and expenses paid n ill bo sold on the 4th June. W. B COMPTON, 5 23 Poundxeeper, Ashburton. TO OWNEUS OF PIGS. " HAVE FOE SALE, some good BARLEY, for Pig Feed, at a low price. GEO. JVMKSON, 5 18 Ashburton.



Beed Wheat. Hunter’s White, Pearl, Essex, Tuscan White Llamas. Beed Oats. Canadian, Tartarian, Danish, Dun. Salt—Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, Stakes, Fencing Wire. Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Flour, Oatmeal, Whoatenmeal, Pota toes, Oil, Blneslone, Drain Pipes, All sizes, etc., etc. GEORGE JAME-ON, ) 19 Ashburton.



NOTICE,



mHE Undersigned having taken the X South Kakaia 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 ou Commission. DUN FORD AND LIMBER, 5 21 Proprietors. Mr H. B: Seymour, SURGEON DENTIST, OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, JUNE 3, And may be consulted at MR KaMNIT/ER’S, CHEMIST. Visiters are requested to call early 5 20 in the day. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that PETER and WILLS STREET EAST will bo 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, 1886, 4 631 Ashburton and tinwald sheep dips. The Ashburton Cou'My Stock and Saloyarda Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE Ok. SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. george Jameson, Secretary.



Auctions. Messrs Matson, cox and go. have received instructions from the Proprietors of the “ Ashburton Guardian" to a.ill hy Public Auction, at Tattorsall’s, West Street, Ashburton, SATURDAY, At 12 o’clock, the whole of the OFFICE FT! TINGS OFFICE FURNITURE GAS HITTING etc , etc. 10 Volumes Chamber's Encyc’opodia j 14 ~ Popular Encyclopedia 2 ~ Hubbard’s Newspaper 6 9 Directory. SATURDAY, 2 qth MAY, SPECIAL ENTRY.



rHrHrH '[» /■" R r. BULLOCK has received instructions IVi from J. E. Taylor, E?q., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT Tii K ARCAD E, On the above date, BAY MARK, G yeais, broken to saddle BAY COLT. 5 years, unbroken BAY COLT, 2 years, unbroken. Sale at 1 o’clock. T. BULLOCK, 6 14 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, MAY 29. SPECIAL ENTRY. WHEELWRIGHT LEAVING DISTRICT. J SPRING TRAP DRAYS, firat-class order rniMBER, Shafts all Kinds, ironware, -*• Paints, Oils and Sundries. ALFRED HARRISON, 5 8 Auctioneer. UNDE R BILL OF SALE. Messrs matson, cox a co. have received instructions from the holders of ihn Bill of Sale to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, IT Q 8 MONDAY, 81st MAY, 1886, On the Farm of Mr F. Gass, Wakanui, HOUSES, draught and otherwise g DRAYS, PLOUGHS, HARROWS 8 REAPERS AND BINDERS, CHAFF CUTTER 3 ORDERS, SPRING CART, I empty SACKS UANTITY of HARNESS * Sundries HORSE-POWER Clayton and Shuttlc wonh ENGINE COMBINE AND EjjEVATOR, in good working order. Also, at same time and place, HORSES, Draught and otherwise DRAYS, quantity of Harness -j HOWARD 6ft STRING BINDER gPRING CART, PLOUGHS, HARROWS p- HEAD CATTLE , PIGS o CAMBRIDGE ROLLER, CHAFF CUTTER And a large quantity of Sundries. Also at same time and place, YOUNG MERINO EWES, in good condition FIRST-GROSS LAMBS, a good lot 250



550 FIIIST ' CROSS lambs > 300 TWO ‘ TOOTIi cßossmiEUs > Kale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. No ressrye. MATSON, COX & CO. Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL UPPER RANG IT AT A LOAD BRIDGE. rpENDERS are invited f<*r Uc-dccking -L about 400 lineal feet of this Bridge. Specification to bo seen at County Council Office, eshburtoo, and Geraldine County Council Office Tnmiru; and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman, to bo sent in not later that 11 o’clock a.m. FRIDAY, 4lh Juno, 18 0. Lowest, or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. WILLIAM BAXVKR, County Engineer.



STORAGE IN THE HARBOR BOAR)) STORES AT LYTTELTON. f|THE LYTTELTON HARBOR BOARD HAVE NOW ROOM FOR THE STORAGE OF GRAIN, etc., AT THE Cheap Bates Aa previously advertised. By order. C. HOOD WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer Lyttelton Harbor Board. Lyttelton Harbor Board Oftic.’, Christchurch, 20th May, 1883. 5 16



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL 150 A HD, rrKNDEKS are invited by the Board of | Governors of the Ashburton High School for Iho lease of Reserve No. 1120, containing 130 acres, more or loss. The Reserve is divided into four blocks, and will bo lot for a period of 14 years. Tenders for the whole or for separate blocks will bo received at the Ashburton County Council office, where conditions of lease may bo seen, up to 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, June 22ml proximo, J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary. tin wald town district. riIENDERS are invited for the follow X ing works, viz:— Contract No 2—Forming and metalling about 12 chains of Thompson street arid improving two fords. Contract No 3~Forming part of Carter’s terrace and Grove street, about 90 chains, with concrete bridge and approaches. Contract No 4 —Forming part of Wilkin street and Johnston street, about 46 chains. Separate tenders are required for No 2. No 3 and No 4 may be tendered for separately or as one contract. Plans and specifications on and after Tuesday next at the Surveyor’s Office, Ashburton, and Mr Reids store, Tluwald, where tenders will be received np till 5 p.m. on Friday next. J. 0. BELL, Surveyor Tinwald Town Board. Tlnwald. May 24, 1886. Parcels Express. TVTE W Z!E ALAN D _ EXP BESS J3| 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 :



Dr Ross IF NOT PAID BY THE 3 Ist INST. WILL BE SUED FOR WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE, ME JOIIF CUETES WILL ATTEND AT DU ROSE’S RESI DENCE ON TUESDAY & SATURDAY IN EACH WEEK. ASHBURTON, MAY 19,1886.



In Bankruptcy. JN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton. In the matter of the “ Bankruptcy Act m the and the amendments thereof, and matter of the bankruptcy of JAMES FOREMAN, of Ashbmtcn, Laborer. is hereby given that I, J3i JAMES FOREMAN, of Ashburton, Laborer,have this day hied in the said Court at Ashburton a petition to bo adjudged a bank rupt. Dated this 20th day of May, 1880. JAMES FOREMAN. R. M. Ccthukbtson, Debtor’s Solicitor, Ashburton. 5 13 IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a Local Court of Bankruptcy), holden at Ashburton In the matter of “ The Bankruptcy Act, 1883,” and the Acts amending the lame. -VrOTICE is hereby given that JAMBS Isi FOREMAN, of Ashburton, Laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and the first meeting of creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, at 11 o’clock noon on MONDAY, May 31st, IBBti. Dated this 20th day of May, 1880, J. C. BELL, Deputy Official Assignee.



From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin and at alight 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 h* time for goods de-patch. Receiving ofli oes—Christchurch ; Bed ford Row, Dunodin ; 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on appllca -Agent F. MoFARLANK, Ashburton,



7 &j4ZS'>*Af |2(3jß| COLOMBOS-: rKS LoJ CHRISTCHURCH 1 - o - r >» "iHB HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of tho Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DAMN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it, 4 482



LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP FTEfI several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now universally admitted to bo the best over introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted eflicacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsmtleesness to those concerned in its use. Being of pu oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves eof f , clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish niout—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It is entirely without the ruinous effeoti invariably resulting from tho use of such materials. It Is not only non-poisonous, but may be used internally for worm in tho 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 bo found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting character, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OK SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 A K H BURTON.



SERVANTS wanted. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and ono GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall's Registry Oflioo. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, &c , Town Hall, Ashburton.



J. Meecb HAYING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Is following up hla late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of JSS' ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES The Public can, therefore, VISIT BIS WAREHOUSE I 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 DISROBED OF FOR SALE. Splendid Hearse Mourning Coar Plumes Velvet Palis Horse Covers Etc. Etc. Cl ISA PI In the meantime, FUNERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST &. ,A:- f 'HKD STREETS.



CENTRAL 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 lot on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON.



KO 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 ] bore you. Again, this time, I come in rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be 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, ju*t take the hint and try it. My general store holds goods galore, in wonderful variety, such value, these are euro 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 tine 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 L 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, & CO’S Pure Blouded Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Bruahwaro and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, Bast Street Ahsrdrton. ,SPs>s 19 0.3 a , 2*o I a M 3 a y



Bankrupt Stock, Wellington, April 7, 1886, MESSRS HAYES & 00., Ashburton. Gentlemen, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred »ud 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 £2,757. The Goods wore shipped to the order of a firm who are now Ilankrupts. The Now Zealand agents of the Consignors in London were empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and offer the same by tender, and our < tier, as stated above, has been accepted at a largo discount.



The Stock, which of course is all fresh and now, consists of Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Sheetings, Splendid lot of Dress Goods Clothing from the Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi aery, Gloves, Ac., &o.



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. THE LITTLE SHOP (Next Mr Banger’s baker



BayJis 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 sd, s£d, and 6d per lb. Kerosene— from 7s 6d to 10s 6d. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—ls Bd per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5 s (3d per box. Crockery hi large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt will) BAYLIS AND CO., droolers East Street.



Heavy Drosa Tweeds, 7W per yard Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7Jd ( Black Cashmeres, Is, full width ( Fine Cashmeres, In all shades, fall i width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Brochds, in all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth 10$d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, s|d i Melton Cloth, Is Ojid, double width English Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|d Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10£d Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2j 9d per dozen 80in White Sheetings, IOId 80in White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4a 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boys’ Knicker Suits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4a 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well ent, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Yeats, best goods, ]4s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, 16s 6d Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s 6d 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, is 3d Ladles’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3s 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpets, Is 6d Felt Carpets, 1£ yards wide, Is lid China Mattings, white and coloured, 1 yard wide, Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, 6|d Best Linoleum, 5s 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 ace 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. 1 This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAVE ~ & CO, i. RKADY-MONBY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO VED ARCADE.



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 11 gg I 20,000 -p| AVISO largo orders to fulfil, WE ARB PURCHASERS OF 20,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For Immediate delivery. Highest price given FRIEDLANDER BROS.



To Let and For Sale. mO LET,—Four and Fiva-roomac 1_ House in Town; Two-roomed dot tago opposite Woollen Factory, j 3 472 H. M. JOHE3. FOB SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half In stubble, with aheitsr plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw:h» Q. Weight Windermers. 4 63 Potatoes. J HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. GEOEGE JAMESON. Thos. Bullock. rO LET—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BULLOCK. mo LET—4-Roomed House at Tlnvald A Centally situated- Apply to T. BULLOCK. 1710 R -ALE, a Iar B e-s : zed CHAFF r CUTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. fTtO LET—4 Boomed 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 House,centerally situated in Barnett 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, iftstil September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T. B, Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. IjAOR SALE—Building Site, near the ; 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. I7IOR SALE—T.S. 197 and part 196 X. (adjoining Mr J, Ward’s) with eight zoomed house and etc. lam prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property, T. BULLOCK I AM authorised to Sell Town Section 447, Barnett 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.



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



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Ate now landing Direct from tho Manu* A LARGE ANDYARIKD STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully Invite your Inspection. tfesi 4 592



Town Sections BOR SALE. 711, Wakanai road and Wilis street 708, Wills street 639, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Altken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner Will'am and Kermode street 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker 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 1069 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO. Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken 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 7C6, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, Westjstreet (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, 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 Bor particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK.



fJIHE 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 produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at theisame 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 Bettor quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai 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 exs oated for CASH ONLY. Several large 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, ANF MANUFACTURERS.



TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Ronnd.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which JSS' Defy Competition "Baj, COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Ilaoroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatipn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Faints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS. M«Wg« '



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, ete, SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-weai Town Bolt, con. talcing 1 acre, capital site for a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakannl road, good site for a house Lots 62 . 63, corner of Wakannl road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed honse, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with honse, Allenton, near the Woollen Factory TINWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three. roomed house thereon Lots 356, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, together with dwelling-Uouse, In Peter street Shop and boarding-house In Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street I2s 6d per week—commodious oardma house to let at the above rental M: OELLANEOUS; FOR SALS. Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Secod-hand Dray a Thomas Bullock, AROAPE, ASHBURTON