THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Wellington, May 11

The Premier to day aent a cable message to the Premier of Victoria in reference to the attitude of New Zealand regarding the New Hebrides The instruction# sent to the Agent General, referred to in Reuter’s telegrams, are based on the lines laid down in Air Stout’s letter to the Rev. T. 11. Cairns. Following up these is the

cable message to the Victorian Premier which runs as follows :

“ Wellington, May 11th—The Hon. the Premier, Melbourne—New Hebrides : Out view is that proposed agreement to cede Now Hebrides on condition con victism being stepped to all trench pos sessions ; Opr'-a (Rapa) coded and Raro tonga to bo open to 13ritish_ annexation moat favorable r rar.geruoiit, and such as colony should heartily approve if no objection steed in the way, but wo think that Presbyterians have undeniable claims to object to cession, their mission h;u.ng been formed on faith of denationalisation, and before seconding proposal we think their consent should bo obtained. I have I addressed letter to Church, recognising I magnitude of sacrifice they would mrko, i but appealing to them not to stand in the I way of white population of Austtalasia I obtaining priceless boon stopping convict I deportation to Pacific.—(Signed) Rout I Stout.” I

Melbourne, May 12

A letter addressed by Air Stout to tho Presbyterian Assembly, has been pub lished in the Victorian papers. Air Gillies, In referring to It, states ho is confident the Presbytery will never con sent to the cession of the New Hebrides to France.

SPORTING.

The following are Hlppodamia's aeloc tioaugpr to-morrow’s races : HANDICAP HURDLE RAGE. Peter Osbeck 1 Borderman ... ... 2 With Irish King most likely to effect a surprise.

DISTRICT WELTER. Meteor (if started) ... 1 Wee Roddie 2 Melville ... ... ... 3 AUTUMN HANDICAP. Leon 1 Air Hathoin’s Selection ... 2 Quibble 3 FLYING HANDICAP. Rocket 1 Jack - Spade Guinea 3 COUNTY HURDLE RACE. (Second Day.) Borderman (if started) ... 1 Coryphee ... ••• ... 2 Captain ... ... ... 3

Master Agnes has been scratched for the Autumn Handicap, and Mainboom for Handicap Hurdles at the Autumn Meeting of Ihe Ashburton Racing Club. We are requested to state that the first race on the programme of the Ashburton Club’s Autumn Meeting will start punc tually at 12 30. p m to-morrow.

SIR W. FOX AND PARLIAMENTARY HONOURS.

The following letter from Sir W. Fox with regard to his rumored candidature for a Nelson constituency should be an effectual reply to all the car ti ds that have been set afloat on that subject:— *' As regards politics, the rumor in the ‘ Evening Post’ must have been a pure, or impure, invention. I should not have the assurance to put myself forward as a candidate for Nelson or any other place, unless I received a requisition from a representative body of electors. I should be very glad to represent Nelson if I wore a candidate for parliamentary honors, which lam not; but I believe iny politica l creed would entirely disqualify me. Ido not believe in the East and West Coast Rail way, at all events not farther than may have boon contemplated by oar Public Works scheme of 1870. If I entered Parliament I shorld do so entirely independent of either of the existing parties, and should docliao to support either the Stout-Vogel Ministry or the Atkinson-anybouy else, I forr lam under those circumstances not likely to be invited by any constituency; and considering that wherever I might be I should have the publican and the Catholic block votes against me, I think my chance of being returned is extremely dubious. I think also that I can be of more use at present out of the House than in it.”— Exchange.

THE DOMESTIC LIFE OF THE HOUSE SPARROW.

The sparrow 5s an autocrat, especially addicted to divorcing his partner upon tho smallest pretext. ~ I have elsewhere chronciled two small dramas In sparrow life which I watched from beginning to end. The actors in tho first were a pair living in a hole in a maple tree before my window. For some undiscovered reason the graceless head of tho household decided to make a change in his domes it arrangements, and to begin by divorce. In that case the female had the advantage, since the home was not an open nest, but a castle. She had possession, and kept it for two days, in spite of violent vitupera tion and the most threatening manner. In this case, also, 1 observed that she never “talked back,” indulged in unseemly scolding, or assumed tho offensive in any way. She appeared indifferent to his opinions, but enough attached to her homo to endure his annoyances for two days before she tired of the controversy, ■When she at last accepted her fate and departed, I saw, him bring homo the bride, _as coquettish a young thing as can bo 4ptißnagined, coax her by many wiles to examine the snug house, follow her about, and finally induce her to take up her residence with him. The other case was Qf trouble on the other side. A cock sparrow lost one leg, and his mate who had nestlings to feed, attempted to divorce him. Several birds appeared upon the scene, oyident aspirants for the soon-to be-vacant_ place ; but tho little fellow, though evidently suffering so greatly that several times ho appeared to bo dying, never failed to revive and attack with fury every pretender, and after a day or two of this conflict was able to resume bis duties as assistant provider for tho little ones, when his spouse amiably “kissed and made up.” All through, the trouble she never displayed temper. She refused him admission into tho honeysuckle vino whore tho nest was, but she would come out and alight near him on tho window-sill, talk to him calmly, reproach him, evidently reminding him of the babies to feed, and ho not able to help. To these remarks ho made little reply. As I said, tho sparrow is a domestic tyrant, brooking no opposition. I have never observed a case In which the hen had her own way. lie is so great a bully, so self-willed and violent, that whatever the cause of disagreement, he holds out with dogged obstinacy till he gets his will. In one case there was a difference of opinion as to the site for 'a nest.; ho wishing to occupy an empty cottage of man’s providing, while she, with finer instinct, had decided upon a charming crotch of an evergreen tree. At first she opposed him strongly, scatter ing the material he brought, throwing tho choicest bits to the winds, while ho stormed and scolded, and brought more. In the interval between thwarting his plans, she would accumulate materials in tho chosen tree. Ho scorned to touch them; ho simply ignored her designs, and proceeded with obstinacy almost sublime to bring material, till she was worn out, gave up, aud accepted tho of ao eschapso.

TOO MANY GUNK FOR THE LAWYER.

It was nocesKaiy on a certain occasion in Conit to compel a witness to testify as to tho way in which a Mr Smith treated his horse. “ Woll Kir,” said the lawyer, with a sweet and winning smile—a smile intended to drown all suspicion as to ulterior pnr- I poses—“ How docs Mr Bn ; Hi generally I ride a horse ?” I Tho witness looked innocently and I replied, “ Generally a-straddlo, Sir, 1 j I believe.” The lawyer asked again, *' But, Kir, what gait does he ride ?’ I Tho imperturbalo witness answered “ Ho never ri ice anj' gate at all, sir ; but I’ve scon his boys ride every gate on the farm.” The lawyer saw ho was on the track of a Tartar, and In’s next question was very insinuating. “ How does Mr Smith i 'do when ho is in company with others; I demand a dear answer. ’

“ Well, sir, ho keeps up with tho rest, if his horse : s able to, or if not, ho falls behind.” Tho lawyer was by this time almost beside h”nsclf, and asked, “ And how does he ride when ho is alone V” “ I don’t know,” was the reply ; “ho was never alone when 1 was with him.” And then tho case dropped.

the AKHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, MAY 12, 1886.



The Secretary of the Colonial Land Associ tion sends the following ;—Members of both Houses of Parliament have been invited to meet the Secretary of *ho Colonial Laud Association, and any farmers who can con veniently attend, at 2 p.m. on Saturday next, at the Commercial Hotel. The I3 : 'l which has been prepared to give effect to the agita tion for “ cheap money ” wi’l then be dis cussed by those present. Several representa tives have already signified their intention to attend. Mails for the United Kingdom, via Mel bourne, per Manapouri, close at the Bluff at noon on Friday. This mail is duo in Loudon on July Ith. At a meeting of the Christchurch Drainage Board held last night a letter was re ceived from the Brnk of New Zealand declin ing to accept the Board’s cheque for £Ol3/>, the amount of interest duo by fhe board in London on Juno the 30th. The manager ro ! turned the cheque, and wrote that ho could not pay the amount until ho received from the board a guarantee that they would apply to the Government for additional rating power or take such other steps as would igroatly re duce the present overdraft. The board resolved to instruct their solicitors to take the necessary steps for obtaining the authority of Parlia ment to allow them to anticipate their revenue as provided by the Municipal Corpora rations Act. A meeting of the Eangitata Eoad Board was hold at the Board’s office on Monday. Present Messrs Peter, Strachcy, Harper, Doyle, and Burgess. On the motion of the lion W. S. Peter, seconded by Mr C. M. Straohey, Mr C. Harper was elected Chair man. After passing accounts and disposing of other routine business the Board adjourned until Monday, June 7. The Taiaro enquiry was resumed at Welling ton to-day. Mr Travers addressed the Court on behalf of Captain Thomson, and the Court then adjourned until to-morrow at 10 p.m., when judgment will bo given.



WE HAVE FOll DRAYS SAI-IS-OU EA STRIPPiiRS POKTABLii WIIAK 1£ AISO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & UKMI’ TWINE >LZA, NE ATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large else. va.ytnlng of Uio Beal Quality and make nd at the l-owou; Prices- / siatßou, Oox <& 00.



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[A. Card.] MR J. W. WHITE, Barrister, Solicitor, and Notary Public, of the firm of Messrs White and 00., of Timaru, has commenced practice la Ash burton, and may for the present bo con sulted at Quill’s Hotel, e f tor the arrival of the Express from Timaru on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr White will attend the sittings of the Magistrate’s Court, Ashburton, on Tuesdays and Fridays, m 12



Ashburton rjIHE BURGESSES are observe THURSDAY at May 13th and 14th, as from 12 Noon. R. FJRIEDI m 12 Oaten sheaf ch to purchase a few sheaf Chaff. Apply to m 12 GEORGE . WANTED— A good Gon Wc thing put out.— H. C. Segbbs, East Sroet, WANTED— Washing oi day. 3s per day. — R! Burnett street. WANTED Known—Owli our Thursday’s sale ’ at 11 o’clock sharp ZOUCH AND M V.CI m 12 WANTED Known—Sov Cows and Springers ply to ZOUOH AND MACI m 12 SATURDAY, 15xh SPECIAL ENTJ pj Useful Farm HACK Sale at 1 o’clock T. BU m 12 AM BOA EXTRAORDINARY \ IN pursuance of “ 3he Act, 18?2,” and amendment inti,. ~f T,r,r.nl



Public Notice. STORAGE at Tinwald at lowest current Rates, apply, 4 053 FBIKDLANDEB BROS. REWARD—Strayed from Winch more, Bay Thoroughbred Mare, black points. Had on stable rug, canvas cover and leather halter. If returned to Winchmore or Union Bank, above reward will be paid. 5 096 LOT 7, containing £ acre, opposite the Woollen Factory. As this Section was not Sold by Auction, on Saturday, offers will bo received for it up to Saturday next, May Bth. T. BULLOCK, 0 A U T I O N. Persons in pursuit, of Game or other wise TRESPASSING on the Fairtield Estate will bo PROSECUTED. 4 503 J. T. FORD. J. Meeob



HAYING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Is following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of jszr ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES *B^ The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE! AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE daring 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 Hoarse Mourning Ooae Plumes Velvet Palls Horae Covers Etc. Etc. OL JS A P 1 In the meantime, FUNERALS will conducted from LG upward.) J. MEECH EAST « xAWiUfiD STREETS.



Auctions. „ Mlt i'. COTTON is instructed to tell o V THURSDAY NEXT, At the Commercial Hotel Yards, tho wcl known Hurdle Uarcherse BILL ALLAN. ParUculais in future advertisement. TO H AGING ME I sT ANL OniERH. Ashburton Kaces. MAY 13 AND 14, 1886. IO \VIC received instructions from various owners to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Yards of QUILL'S lIOTEL, The folk wins; Race Horses, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yearlings, Foals, Hunters, Hacks and Harness Horses : Princess Royal, by Cassivelauuus— Miss King Roaonealh, by Looliuus—Laconfoed Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Oassivolaunun j —Rosonoath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for tho Welcome Slakes ; took first prize at tho Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for nest Thoroughbred colt or filly. Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all tho requisites for a Racing Stable. The above are to he sold literary without reserve. Chcsnut Mare Shepherdess, In foal to Digby Grand Cheanut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black mare Boss, in faal to Hornby Cheanut Colt Foal, by Cheviot—Fusee Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Mare Brown Yearling Golding, by Hornby— Bess Yearling Filly, by Python—Castaway Mure Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Blood Royal Mare Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Fusco i Throe year old Gelding, by Traitor— < Sydney Mail J Four year old Golding “ Centurion,” by J Tribune Boy Golding “Jasper,” 7yrn, by Default Grey Golding Sultan, by Doxtor “ Archduke,” 3yts. Bay Colt, by King of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; one of tho grandest specimens of a Thorough- - bred horse that ever trod tho turf



f1 1 KN 1) ERb wanted for IIJhJ-i* IX 1 1 -®- roof of slaughterhouse. IV IO R. LANCASTER. 1- -fVT O ' IIOE OF APPLICATION F(J J_> A PUBLIC/ N’S LICENSE. I, GEORGE ROBINSON, of Sou Bakaia, Uololkcepor, do hereby gh ) notice that, I desire to obtain, and will i tho next Licensing Mi cting to bo holde at South Hakaia on tho 3rd day of Juni 1886, apply for a certificate autliorisin the issue of a Publican’s License for house situate at South Bakaia, and know as tho South Bakaia Hotel, con i aiding tweuty-throa room, exclusive o those required for tho use of the family mlO Dated tho 6th day of May, 1886 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, AUTUMN PACES AT ASDBURTON, MAY 13tii and 14ait. ATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will be issued at Christ cnurch, Timaru, and intermediate stations on tho 13th and 14th of May, available for return up to and Including tho 15th Instant. On tho 13th and 14th trains for pnd from Ashburton will stop at tho Saloyards Siding (opposite tho Racecourse) to take up or sot down passengers. Faros to Ashburton siding and back— First class, Gd ; second class, 4d. Tickets available for day of issue only. M 10 By Order.



Meetings. UAK VTERE TOWN DISTRICT. FIRST ELECTION. IN pursuance of the provisions of “ Th Regulation of Local Elections Aoi 18711,” and in accordance with “ Gazette, of April 2‘,)th, 1880, numbered 25, I lioreb, give notice that an ELECTION of I'IVl PERSONS to constitute the Board of Coni tnissionors of the llakatoro Town District wil be held on SATURDAY, the TWENTY NINTH day of MAY, 1880. Nominations of candidates must be madi n the form set forth in the second schedub )f the said Act, addressed to the Returning llliccr, and delivered at the liampsteac ichoolhouse before noon on WEDNESDAY he NINETEENTH day of MAY, 1880. Nomination papers can be had on appli atiou. ,



m 10 C. G. FOOKS, Returning Ollicor. Ashburton county hunt CLUB Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 24t u, 1886. Prices : Concert 3s, 2a, la ; Ball— Double ticket sa, ladies 2s 6d 5 694 qddieilow s’ nai l. Losses ... Messrs Rignold and Allison Business Manager Mr It. A. Underwood General Business Agent ... Mr Llddy EXT R A() KDI NA UY A Till ACTION. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. The Latest Australian Success. the RICKARDS-RAYNOR COMPANY. Proprietor & Manager—Mr 11. Rickards. MR HARRY RICKARDS, The inimitable Vocal Comedian. THE BROTHERS RAYNOR, World renowned Musical Comedians. Miss Kate Lektb, Miss Nellie Wih son, MiJ-s Ana Funsen, Mr Henry Crami;u, Mu Harry Phillips, Mr T. W. Rhodes {and T.’doar Austin, the Light ning Cartoonist. WEDNESDAY, 12 m MAY. iSS6, 1 ho original Farcical it M usioal Absurdity, “BRIC-A-BRAC.”



In addition to tho above aro many other horses, particulars relating to which will appear in the Catalogue. Fur convenience of tho residents In tho district, Messrs Frlodlandor Brothers have kindly consented to receive any farther entries that may bo made. Sale to commence each day at 10 dO a.m. FREDERICK COTTON, 5 CB9 Auctioneer. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison., AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND k STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE- Foi Sale—Double Furrow Plough by Ricd and Gray, nearly now. For Salo—Bight Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sale—Choose Press, bv ,1, and T.



Young For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to bo made at Faced, School Treata, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap. Fit ICO HAP. 11l SON To Let and For Sale. J7l OR SAL E—McCormick’a Twine X Binder. T. BULLOCK. jrjlOß SALE 2 Sections at Mothveu. T. BULLOCK. T° LET.—Two 3 roomed Cottages, near the English Church.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. rno LET—A Five Boomed House in J- Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr B. Bevan; Apply to T. BULLOCK. mo LET—4-lloomod House at Tinwald ■L Contally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK. _ TO LET — Fivo-roornod House,conterally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. fTI O LE T. —Four and Five-roomed X House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JOKES. TTtOB SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres I' adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw.ho G, Wukuit, Windermere. 4 030 rilO DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND X OTHERS To lot, a paddock containing about 38 acres at tbo corner of Town Bolt oast, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T. B. Lester, Offers will bo received at my cilice up to noon on SATURDAY, May 15th. 5 GUS T. BULLOCK. IAOR SALE—Building Site, near the * Wolion Factory, being Lot 43, fronting the Alford Forest Hoad, contain ing 1 acre 20 porches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



THURSDAY, 13 m MAY, 1886. “SPOON S.” Commence at 8 prompt. Admission —4a, 2s Od and la. 5 GS6 v 1 I i r ( t Public Notices AN K HOLIDAY.^ Pursuant to “ Tho Bank and Bankers ( Act Amendment Act, 1882," THURS- ( DAY, the 13ih day of May, 1880, is , hereby appointed a SPECIAL BANK ] HOLIDAY at the oiiicca of the under- . mentioned Banka at Ashburton aud Ilakaia : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief OJlicor. The Bank of Australasia. JOHN SAWERS. Acting-Inspector The Bank of New Zealand. D. L. MURDOCH, (383 General Manager. BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice isl hereby given that CAMERON aud 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, after dark, on account of material deposited aud other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1880. 4 031 Til E. KILWORTIi, Architecture X , and Mechanical Dtaughtaman, and ' Building Jontractor. Oilioo:—Steam Bee Hive, Saah, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakannl Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 Ashburton and tinwald sheep DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saloyards 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. A. W. RANDALL HAS ON HAND A OHOIOE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS. Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES, 3 £59



Parcels Express. N EW 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 : 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 fv ' time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch: Bod ford Row, Dunedin : 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on applica ion to P. MoPARLANK, Aeyni New Zealand Express tifcj 9 Ashburton



iiuj ne. s Notices. 'S? wm, WTS* COLOMBO& m E^BSSSa 'CHfiisfCHIIRCH as U IU Af Tnij HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of tho Cheat, Throat, and Lungs, Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—ls Gd and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DAWN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It, 4 432 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP AFTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now universally admitted to bo tho beat ever introduced. Its groat superiority over other materials consists In its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrmlessness to those concerned in its use.* Being of an oily character, It is highly beneficial to the growth of tho Wool, which it leaves soB, clean and bright, without robbing it of tho yolk—its natural nourish meut—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is tho case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical ptpa rations are used. It Is entirely without tho ruinous effects invariably resulting from tho use of such materials. It is not only non-poisonous, but may bo used internally for worm in the throat in lambs ; R 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 be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting charter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, •i 317 ASHBURTON.



QOLDLBTREAM HOAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Boach Foad, Binds Eangitata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS RKPAJiIBD. E. Q. Will HOT, Chairman Coldatroam Hoad Board, 5 G 93 NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. ROSS must bo PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should bo sent la by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Ross’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1, 1860. 5 6«U HAVE FOR SALE CUE AP WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBF> Nos. 8 and 9, at loss than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LSP a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions. guaranteed to grow OATS & Oil AFF, largo stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS M ATSON, COX & CO. I )RO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both groat and small, again I come before you ; and while It’s truo there’s little now, 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 bo up and doing That is they should, for their own good (and mine, 1 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, Moato and Co. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they're grand there’s no denying. So como and buy, those fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satlfaction. Now lot mo finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to servo 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 Ahsburton. CG O O iO © HS <2 a^o ““So® i-S 2 •a o" •S 3 B • CIC



CENTBALi HOTEL, JW. McBAE having taken the above • Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling, Horses and Biggies to let 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. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gektlejien,— Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven pounds), has boon accepted. Wo forward you draft at sight for amount, leas 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 soon 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 Bankrupts. The Now Zealand agents of the Consignors in London wore empowered to soiao the shipment on their arrival and offer the same by tender, and our oiler, as stated above, has beeu accented at a large discount. The Stock, which of course is all fresh and new, consists of Blankets, Flannels, Calicos, Sheetings, a Splendid lot of Dross Goods Clothing from the Beat Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi sory, Gloves, &€.,



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewol 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 Bops to inform tho inhabitants of Ash burton and district that ho HAS TAKEN Those large and commodious Promises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES- Saddle Horses and Buggies always on Hire. 4 506 JOHN TOTTY. Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street. Great Clearing Sale on account of Stock Taking. In order to reduce our Stock of Groceries, Crockory, 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, ssd, and 6d per lb. Kerosene—from 7a 6d to 10s Cd. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—ls 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Bos. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5s 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 CCL, f Us m Sul Stse t.



Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7Ad per yard Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7Jd. Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Broches, In all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth 10£d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, s|d Melton Cloth, la OAd, double width English Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, o|d Ditto, fine make, all wool, Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2a 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 3a 9d per dozen 80in White, Sheetings, lOid 801 n White Twilled Sheetings, Is Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boys’ Knicker Suita, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4a 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, best goods, 14s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, Ifis Gd Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s Gd Men’s Dux Collars, Id box MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments. In all those Departments Groat Re ductions have boon made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3s 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, 1.1 each Tapestry Carpets, la 6d Felt Carpets, 1£ yards wide. Is lid China Mattings, white [ col u cl, 1 yard wide, 4Ad Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, GAd Boat Linoleum, 5a lOd, full 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It Is almost unnecessary lo 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 yonr money and come and secure the Bargains. HAVE S~" & CO, READY-MONBY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO. YiPS ARUADft



Special Advertisements. FGR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con* sumption, etc. KAi r ’S Compound of Linseed, Ant* seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyno. KAY'S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, Is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. KAY’S Tic Pills, a specific In Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine. Iron, etc. C GAG CLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Solo makers— KAY BROS., 101 ' Stockoort, England ORR & ALCORN’S Sale ol New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE TOE ADDRESS, AMD DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP. Orr and Alcorn, EAST STRKBT, Are now landing Direct from the Manu- A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite year Inspection. “ISSi 4 892 rjlHB 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 those days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and It is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the,same pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Frrr ino Suit, 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 tL Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kal apol Suits ... 4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be 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 Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANJ> 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 gsr* Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatlpn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. All kinds of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always In stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. i W. H. COLLINS, 4 C 47