TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

Alleged Arson. Auckland, July B.

At the Police Court to day, George MoCftdln and wife were fully committed for trial on a charge of setting J s'«mto a hooee at the corner of Randolph Street and Newton Road.

Fatal Accident. Cambridge, July o. On Sunday night a boy named Henry Mills was found dead under a dray in his charge. It had been upeet in going out of a swamp where he had been collecting firewood. Death was instan taneous. The horse was killed also. Singular Legal Proceedings. Blenheim, July a Singular legal proceedings recently took place between Blenheim Rifle end the Government. Th%Collector of Customs Imposed a fifteen per cent duty on uniforms imported from London, where upon the Rifles paid under protest, and sued the Collector In the Supreme Court iOe a refund. The time given by the writ expired and the Rifles entered up a judgment against the Government in default of appearance. The money not yet being refunded the Riflss intend to apply for a mandamus against the Cohec tor. They claim that uniforms being accoutrement and goods imported for use of Her Majestys Land Forces are exempt from duty under Customs Act. Another Gun Accident- Nelson July 5.

A young man, Edward Boyea, while out shooting yesterday, shot _ himself below ths shoulder shattering his collar bone. ' He Is now lying in a precattons condition.

fiuhj ect for Congratulation. Christchurch, July 5

The criminal sittings of the Supreme Court opened this morning before Mr Justice Johnston, who congratulated the Grand Jury on the lightness of the oallander. There are 12 cases, none im portant.

Arrived i Fort Chalmers. July 5.

Arrived—Thurao, barque, 37 days from Mauritius. She brings 10,721 bags of sugar for Dunedin and 16,891 bags for Lyttelton

A Satisfactory Sign. Dunedin, July 5

The criminal sessions occupied a little over an hour. John Davis, burglary, one year; John Jones, housebreaking, two years ; George, housebreaking, nine months; Wm. Mant, perjury, no bill. It is the' lightest calender for a great many years.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expressed by our correspondent?.

LAND NATIONALISATION

TO THE EDITOR

Sib, —I know you would not willingly misrepresent my views on Land National isation, but unwittingly I fear you have done ao. The report of the lecture and your eub-leader that appeared a day or two ago I let pass, though they were not quite correct, but your leader of Saturday makes it necessnry I should give some sign or else be classed among " the spolia tion party." As a preacher of the Gospel it is more than probable that I have an old-fashioned repard for the eighth commandment. But where must I be, Mr Editor, if I am iscluded among thoso referred to in the following sentence ? w At the risk of incurring all these epithets we confess that we dissent, and dissent very strongly, from the views held by the spoliation party." Now, your reporter will remember that I distinctly stated that

" I parted company with Henry George" when he came to where he described the process by which he would take the land from the people. George would quietly take the land off the owners by taxing it up to its yearly rental value. That is to nay, he would destroy ita selling value without giving compensation. This view have never held, and certainly never propounded To confiscate land from the Government (or . from private which men have bought parties) is robbery, and it is written ••Thou shalt not steal." I tried in my lecture to establish the principle that land was not an ordinary commodity, to be bought and sold—that every man has < a right to live on the land where he was born, &c, and that this would become increasingly difficult a 3 the lnad passed away into private hands, I advocated no confiscation. I stated the views of J. S. Mill, Herbert Speroer (wh«e plan I said was worse than fionm(i'«\ Wallace and others The

only suggestion I made of my own for the solution of the difficulty was one that I saw recently made by one of our repre sentatives in Wellington—though I had held it before seeing it in the papers. It was (and to do you justice, Mr Editor, this may have led to the misapprehension I complain of) that I thought it wou'd probably come to pass that the taxes would all gradually be placed on the land by a tax increasing say every five years If there were time and spice it could be sh-wn that even this place would entail no hard snip upon landowners, for indirectly all, or nearly all of this amount would come back to them. They now pay taxes— they would then pay a little more, but get their goods duty free. That, I admit, is a controversial question—not to be settled in a hurry—but of this lam quite con vinced, and am prepared to defend ; tb at owners of lnnd have no right to any in creased value that is put on that land by the presence and industry of oiJiers. A man is entitled to what he works for. Every penny of improvements he puts on his land belongs to himself and ought not to be taxed, but " value given to land by the community belongs to the community " and I maintain that euch value if appro priated by the State would pay all our t?xes and the interest on our national debt. —Yours, &c,

D. McNicoix Ashburton, July 5, 1886

SHIPPING.

The Mails. T , London, July 4. The N.Z. Shipping Co.’s Rimutaka left Plymouth yesterday (Saturday) for Port Chalmers, calling at Madeira and the Cape.

Melbourne, July 5

Arrived, this morning, P. and. O. Co.’s Ballarat, with mail, London, May 28.

CHOLERA.

Alarming Increase

[re oxer’s telegrams—copyright.] mm Brindisi, July 8. _ alarming increase ot cholera is reported through city and province.

COLONISTS AT HOME.

English Hospitality.

[bkuxeb’s telegrams—copyright ]

London, July 3

The Countess of Derby held a recep tion to-day in honor of the colonial visitors.

The Agents-General, Executive Com missioners, and a number of leading colonists are to be entertained at luncheon by the Queen on Monday next at Windsor Castle, He Majesty will hold a reception for the colonial visitors afterwards.

THE HOME CRISIS.

The Elections.

[BEUTER’s SBLBOBAMS —COPYRIGHT ] ' London, July 2

The following prominent candidates have been elected to the new Parlia ment : —Samuel Whitbread (Liberal) Bedford; W. H, Smith (Conservative) Strand Division, London; Hicks- Beach (Conservative) Bristol, West Division; Herbert Gladstone (Liberal) Leeds, West Division, by a large majority; Lord Randolph Churchill (Conservative), Paddington South Division, by a greater majority than at the last general election ; Caine, for Barrow-in-Furness. -

July 4. The latest election returns show 148 Conservatives, 26 Unionists, 54 Glad stones, and 17 Parnellites. The following are re-elected :■—• Robert Bourke, Conservative, Kingslynn; Cohen, Conservative, Paddington North; Peter Rylands, Liberal, Burnby; Thomas Rae and Sir Wm. Vernon Harcourt, Liberals, Derby; John Crancky and Sir Thomas Esmonde, Nationalists, Dublin seats. The follow ing places held in the last Parliament by Liberals have been secured by Con • servatives :—South Bristol, West Sal ford, South S;-lford, East Birmingham, and South Nottingham. Supporter of Mr Gladstone defeated Conservative for Liverpool. Bright (sic.) elected for Manchester South-west division in p'ace of Lord Fred Hamilton, Conservative. Schwan, Liberal, carried Conservative seat for North; Division of Manchester. Broadhurst, Liberal, elected for Not tingham West Division. Davenny de feated for Stockport; Thomas Brassey, Liberal, for Liverpool seat; and Hib berr, Liberal, for Oldham. The feature of the elections throughout the country is increased voting on both sides.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

Melbourne, Juno 30,

The south bank of the Yarra, which has recently been associated with aeveral large fires, was the scene of another con flagration on Friday night, when ihe large timber workshop! of Mr J. Mo re, timber merchants were entirely destroyed Property estimated at £20,C00 was destroyed, the insurances only amounting to £6OOO

L»st night a meeting wai held for the purpose of raising funds for c'sist ng the Irish National st party, also to sympathise with Mr Gladstone’s Home Rule Bill.

COMMERCIAL.

London Markets,

['ißUTßli’a rSLSOBiMH OOPYCX i: •. London, July 9

The total quantity of wheat afloat for the United Kingdom is stated to be 2,050,000 qrs., or 90,000 less than this day last week. New Zealand mutton, prime quality remains at s#d to s£d lb. Tallow —Australian, aver age quality, has declined by one shilling, to-day's quotations being—beef 245, mutton 26s per cwt. London, July 3. At yesterday's wool sales 12.500 bales were offered ; 14,4000 bales were sub mitted to auction to-day, prices being firmly maintained both days.

AQUATIC.

Hanlan an Absentee.

(bbuier's telegrams—COPYßlGHT.) London. July 3

It is stated to be iraprobabe that Hanlan will come to England to take part in any rowing contests.

i'HJffi ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. MONDAY, JULY 5,188 ft.



A. Ilamson. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONS Bit, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. 4geu* Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL E D. F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Threc-leat Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Oart 1 Spring Cart, nearly now Piano ; DBsatiful tone ; One Hot on wheels; new; cheap ALFRED HARRISON.



Public Notice?. I A PURSE, containing money. F nder will be rewards i ou returuiujt sa«i-e I to of th'a pap«r 7 233 I | OST on Saturday evening a Wedding I J_j Ring and Keeper. Finder will be rewarded on return ng same to J. Moison, I Bootmaker, Tnncrod street. 7 238 OB CASH.— White Sugar, 2£d; __' White Crystal, 3d ; Sperm Candles, sd; Lingfish, 4d ; best Lobsters, 6d ; Plaid Vestas, 5d per doz. ; Tea, Is per lb; Sago, 2£d; Tapioca, 2Jd; CnttingSalmon, od ; Venus Nnilrod, 53 6d ; Groats, 9d. j McGregor, Tancred Street SHBURTON COURSING CLUB. 'Til. MEETING, JULY Btii, 1886 ALL AGED S'JAKE ... £2 2 0 Puppy „ ... I 1 0 Nomination? and acceptances close at Central Hotel at 8 p m. on July 6, when Draw will take place WILHBLM ZANDER, J 7 233 Hob. Sec. RANGITATA ROAD DIS'JRICr ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. xrUEREBY give notice that in accord- J-' anco with section No. 94 of "The Public Works Act, 1882," the Rangitata Roai Board propose to close that road in th« Shepherd's Bush Survey District, which commences at tho south eastern boundary of RS. 27783, and extends northerly to the northernmost corner of 11.8. 32801 ; and that the plan showinz the said road is open for public inspection ut tho Rangitata Road Board Office. C J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28. 1886. 7_235 RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT ROAD PROPOSED TO BE CLOSED. I HEREBY gave notice that in accord-" anco with section No. 94 of " The Public Works Act, 1882," tho Rangitata Road Board propose to close that road in tho Shepherd's Bush Survey District which commences at tho southernmost corner of It.S 284 fi 4, and extends northerly to the south eastern boundary of It S. 27783, and that tho plan showing tho said road ip open for public inspection at tho Knngi tata Road Board Office. C. J. HARPER, Chairman. Juno 28th, 1880. 7 236



J ULY 12th and 13th. MESSRS ZOUOH & MACPHERSON have received instructions from Mr R, Bevan, Stationer, Bookseller, and Fancy Goods Dealer, &c. (owing to his leaving the colony) to sell the whole I of his STOCK-IN-TRADE SHOP FITTINGS SHOW.CASES HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND EFFECTS ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY, July 12tii and 13th, In the Saleroom, Saunders' Buildings, next to Quill's Hotel. Sale commences each day at 12 o'clock noon. Terms cash. ZOUCFI AND MACPiIERSON, 7 (t 221 Auctioneers. IN BANKRUPTCY.



, Business Notices m fel PBLIO TRUST OFFICE OP NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS. 1. Th 6 Admiabtratioa o£ Ir>testat* Estates, and th« realisation and distribution ot the personal Estate. 2. Th 9 Executorship of the Wills of persona who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which otherwise would exist in commit ting thoir friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3 The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set orth in the deed j creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustoo in his corporate capacity never dies, never leaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of jresh appointmonts of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, Is altogether avoided 2. All proposed investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible tor the honest fulfilment of aIJ trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be ahevn by the following figures : Scales of charges with existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN Dec 5 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Ohrlstchurch. j



i KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDB. MOR SALE—Good Sound Potato** in ' large or small quantities. Also, a largeqnaDtity of Sound Onions. J. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER, East street, Ashburton. 6 114 , r pHE COMMODIOUS PREMISES situ |_ ated corner East and Moore street, lately occupied by tbß undersigned ns Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can be given on Ist July. FRIEDLANDER BROS., . 6 Aehbnrton.



I Tenders. | TENDERS. , RENDERS are Invited for cutting 350 chains, and grabbing 260 chains of gome on Maronan. Tenders to be ad dressed to the undersigned at "Guardian" office, before 12 noon on TUESDAY, July 61 *6 213 CLAUDE M. STRAOBEY. MOUNTiHUTT ROAD BOARD DISTRICT. RENDERS will be received at the Road Board Office, Methven, until noon on Thursday, July Bth Inst for the formation and shingling of about 22 chains of the West Coast Road, near the Southern boundary of the district. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. JACKSON, *7 230 Chairman. THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN MANU FACTURING COMPANY (LIMITED) IS prepared to received limited sums of MONEY ON DEPOSIT at the following rates of interest:— At call, 4£ per cent. If deposited for Three Months, 5 per cent ; for Six Months, 5$ per cent. ; and for Twelve Months, 6£ per cent. ALFBED BUNTING, 6 194$ Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL STREETS CLOSED. NOTICE is hereby given that Grey, Cox and Aitken Streets will be CLOSED at their junction with the South East Town Belt for wheel Traffio until further notice. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers' Office, 17th June, 18P6.



J. Ballani>ne & Co. Are holding an LEAKING Ci ALE "MMENSE C’ S' DRAPERY AND CLOTHING, On account of ALTERATION IN PARTNERSHIP. See Circular. DUNSTABLE HOUSE, Christchurch,



In the Estate of J.dm Coutts, Builder, Ashburton. VfATSON, COX AND CO have ro t-»A ceivtd instructions from J. 0 8011, Esq., Deputy Official Assignee, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THE RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, ON FRIDAY, 9th JULY, At 12 o’clock sharp, A COMPLETE BUILDER’S PLANT, Consisting of Scaffolding, Ropes, Blocks and Tackles, Ladders, Timber, Ironmongery, «£c., &c. Also, for removal, A WORKSHOP, and An OFFICE Also, Lease of Reserve 1613, containing 2 acres Lease 9 months to run. Rent paid to expiration of lease. Also, Equity of Redemption Sections 907, 908, 909, and 910, Grey street, Ashburton, on which arc erected six four-roomed cottages, and one five-roomed cottage, all well built, and in a good state of preservaion; the land well fenced. Sale at 2 o’clock. MATSON, CDX AND CO. 4 LL CLAIMS against the late firm of QUINTON & BOYD are requested to be immediately sent in to the under signed, and all Debts due them must bo paid nt once. FREDERICK R. QUINTON: Ashburton, July 5, 1886. 7 240 MR. THOMAS, OUR GEO N - DENTIST, O WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, the Bth JULY, And nny bo consulted at Quill’s Hotel i 7’225 wBBStST. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUN s' CLUB NNU A L STEEPLECHASES To bo held on the RACECOURSE, ASHBURTON, On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18, 1886. Patron, Hon J. McLean ; President, Mr B. G. Wright; Vice-Presidents, Messrs John Grigg, C. G. Hawdon, Drs Leahy and Ross ; Stewards. Messrs Bowyer, Denshire, Fooks, J. O. N. Grigg, Mere wether, McOwen, Rntheiford, Reid, Upton, and Dr Leahy; Judge, Mr j Matthew Stitt; Starter, Dr Leahy ; Clerk of the Scales, Mr Davis ; Clerk of the Course, Mr G. F. Scott ; Handi cappers, Messrs Cotton, Stitt, and Upton.



Important Notice TUST RECEIVED AND "ENED UP, A manufacturer's stock OF LA.DIES' HATS, at la Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Bilk Hats . Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS. ORDINARY PRICE 6i to 12s 63, NOW SOLO AT la 6d, la lid, 2a 6d, and 3« Bd. ANDREW ORE



PREMIER COLONIAL 0 0M P A N H*STAHrJS"£D 1359. CAPITAL i 1000,001 '/ //>' qf S.f** ewot. ° ff- 9 "■FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING "" CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOW;-ST CURRENT RATES. ! George Jameson! AOKUT ASHr.URTO T TgAgT lONE RT, ACCOUNT, AND LETT|BR BO K The Undersigned naa a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fanoy Stationery, 6D " ,ffU Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Trioycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to Belect from. Radge's Patent Safety Bicyole ; g-eateat speod oomblned with least possible danger. H. M.~JONES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 TO MEET THEIITIMES. AN ENGLISH SILVER LEVER „ , KW Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 Warranted E. MURRAY, East Street. J EOS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and l now offering Strong English Silver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, »ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15s, exceptionally ood value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of and clocks of every discretion, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand Btock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prioes. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe anted with noatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT MUR RAY WAS PTRRTCT. AS> ".rjl'TP^



ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay ments due will be received at the Society's officeß. Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 pra , and from 6 to 7.30 p m., TO MORROW. ... ~ 4 Deposits received at the highest cur rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £IOO upon first-class security. " , MonThTyTAmount Total Wo - o£ Repay- I per Amount Years. mon t s . j Annum. Repaid. 's. d. £ s. d. : ... 4 12 2 55 6 0 110 12 0 ... 2 10 8 30 8 0 121 12 0 1 17 2 22 6 0 133 16 0 '" 1 10 2 18 2 0 144 16 0 .1 6 4 15 16 0 158 0 0 J. WARD, Directing Manager.



UTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALASIA. Established 1R69. Head Office for this Island ; 158, Hereford street. Christchurch. Directors : Hon William Reeves, M.L.C., Chairman Honry Richard Webb, Esq , J.P. William Henry Symes, Esq., M.D. Bankers: The Bank of New Zealand. Solicitors : Messrs Ha'rfer and Co. I Its POLICIES are indefeasible from date of issue, and non forfeit »ble while surrender value lasts. CLAIMS are paid IMMEDIATELY on proof of death and title of claimants. BONUSES become vested additions when policies have been ONE "SEAR in force. Quinquennial Reports, Tables of Rates, and full information on all points of iterest to intending assurants will be _ lpplied on application to Mr Carl FRICKHOFFER, at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton, Or from MR ALFREO HARBISON, Local Agent. By order, GEORGE GILL, Secretary. Chrißtchurob, 22nd J a 1886. 6 178



Tho first race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1. Handicap Hurdle Baoe, of 15 sovs, over oight flights of hurdles, about 3ft G'n high ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, ss. Opou to district horses that have been regularly hunted with the Ashburion Hounds. Two Miles. 2.',HuntClub Etekpleciiase Cor(handicap minimum weight lOst), of 30 sovs (trophy or cash ; nomination, 1 sov ; acceptances, 10s ; or_ in to all qualifled hunters ; amateur uders only. About three miles over fair hunting country. 3. Selling Hack Race, of 10 bovs ; post entiy, 10s; no weight under 9st; the winner to bo sold by auction immediately after the race, amount realised above 15 sovs to go to the funds of the Club. Three-quarters of a mile on the flat.



4. Maides Steeplechase Plate, of 15 Bova, lor horso3 that have never won an adveitised steeplechase; weight for age ; entrance, 15a. Open to all district horses that have been regu larly hunted with the Ashburton Hounds. About two mi'es. 5* EUNTBii's Fiat Bace Handicap, of 15 aovs ; minimum weight. 10st; nomi nation, 10s ; acceptance, 58. Open to all qualified hunters Horses before eta.tin? for th's race must qualify over a hurdle to the satis faction of the Stewards Two miles. 6. Consolation Handicap Sibkplfx'Hase, of 10 sovs ; nomination, 10s; accept ance free. One and a half mile 3. RULES J>ND KEGULATIONS 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims, : <.*a r.v.ipr>f.inns jiriivncr out of the racing



shall bo decide i by the Stewards, or whom



they may appoint; then* d' oision on an I Doints connected with carrying out this >rognimme to be final. 2 Grand National Ftoeplechaso Rules ifttinrnri to whon annlicablo.



THURSDAY, JULY 8 CLEARING SALE. OF BUILDING PLANT, SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, POT PLANTS AND FERNS. TIMBEK, &c, &c. [R T. BULLOCK Vas received _ 1 instructions from Mr Geo. St Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Residence, Burnett street, ON THURSDAY, JULY 8, The whole of his superior HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND BUILDING PLANT, Consisting of 1 Bay Mare, " Bonny," thoroughly good in all harness 1 Builder's Cart and Harness Timber Mouldinus, Skirtings Benches, r l russels, &c 1 Single-Fcated Buggy, with lamps (equal to now) 1 Set Silver-p'ated Buggy Harness (new) 1 Oliaffcutter (nearly new) Horse Feed, &c. FURNITURE.



:. Sittiog-room—Walnut buite (in maroon), Brussels Carpet and Hearthrug to match, Fonder and Fire Irons, Large Pier Glass, Vases, Pictures, Marble Clock, Curtains and Poles J, Dining room—Leather Suite, Har monium, 7 stops, by Cisarini & Co ; Brussels Carpet and Hearthmg to match, Bookcase and Books, painted Vases and Lustres. Pictures, Curtain and Poles, Gaso lene (complete), Coal Scuttles, Wool Mats, 1 Sewing Machino by Howe I 3. Bedrooms—Two Chests Drawers, Hand some Wardrobe, Double Tron and Wooden Bedsteads, Spring Mat tresses, Palliasses, Marble-top Washstand, Large Looking-glasses, with Marble Stands; Carpets, i Single Iron Bedsteads and Mat tresses, Blanketl, Pillows, Bolsters, | Bedroom Chairs, Toilet Sets 4. Kitchen—Chairs, Tables, Cocoanut Matting, Couch, Crockery, Cooking Utensils, Cutlery, &c, &c 5 Washhouse—Tubs, Table, Large Bath Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, Scales and Weights 6. Conservatory—TOO carefully selected Pot Plants (very choice), 1 dozen I assorted Ferns, 1 dozen Cactus Plants (bloomed last year). 2 Talking Parrots, 1 pair Canaries and fiaflres



Also, at the same time and place, i LOT 11, TOWNSHIP OF TINWALD. The auctioneer begs to draw special attention to the excellent state of preser vation of the above goods, as they are all good, and most of them are almost equal The Pot Plants are a very choice lot, and have taken several prizes Christchurch and Ashburton. Terms at sale. sale at 12 o'clock. T. BULLOCK,



3. A district horso shall mean any lorse that has been commonly resident n the Ashburton County from May 18, 1886, and up to the date of the forth joming meeting, and owned by a person vho has resided in the said County during ihe srme period.—A quolified rfunter shall naean any horse that has been fairly limited, at least three times, with any recognised pack of hounds during the season 1886. 4. Five per cent, will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme for expenses of the course; 5. All nominations and acceptances go to the funds of the Club. 0. An J-mateur |rider shall be any person who has never ridden for h J re, and who is a member of a recognised Hunt Club 7. Professional riders will be required to carry 71b extra, in all races to which 1 they are admitted, except in Hack Race. 8. Nominations, accompanied by fees, I name, age, description of horse, and j colors of rider, and a master of hounds' cer tificate as to the qualification, must be in the hands of the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Faturday, August 7. 9 Weights will be declared on Thurs day, August 12. 10. Acceptances must be made to the Secretary not later than 9 p.m. on Tuesday. August 17. B. SAUNDERS, 7 237 (Secretary.



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, ANP FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANP MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERb WE beg to advise that we have juat to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire,' at prices which Defy Competition -SBS^ COAL! COAL !! COAL! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be Bold at lowest rates. All kluda of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Tarnery, Hurdleß, Gates, etc, always In stock. Inspection Invited. _ McCALLUM & CO., MEROHAJITB & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, imager



[A Card.] R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Offices—H A YELOOK S.TBEST (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287



Wheat. Wheat. XJAVING large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OP 90,000 SACKS OP PRIME WHEAT For Immediate delivery. Highest muck given FRIEDLANDER BROS. ESBRB WHITE, RAYMOND, ot Timaru, Solicitors I notit'y th«rthdrMri. W. WHITtf willattend I THE ABHBUKTON COURTS, and mav bo



OB a large-dated O&AFW. CUTT&R, suitable for atesra o* I horsepower. „_.,-.-_ I T. BULLOCK, f TO LET—At a low rental, Centrf! Bakery, together with ebop and dwelling house. Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SAL^-Throe horw power,inter mediate and chsffcutter. T. BULLOCK HRO LET—A 3-roomed Cottage, X the English Church T. BULLOCK. \OB. SALE—Double Seated Amerieaa Waggon. 16181* T.BULLOCK. OR SAL E—McOormWt'a twiam J Binder. T. BULLOCK. ■ shop and dwelling honte In Pfeter Street, now in occupation of Mr Savage, painter. Apply to 6 141 T. BULLOCK. 10 LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. f. BULLO6K. 10 LRT, a four-roomed Hooee, facing Moore road, not far from the Preaby terian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



ORR & ALCORN'S Sale of New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T 00 TO TPJK WRONG SHOP.



10 LET, until September Ist, 1887, tb» paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean's land, lately occupied by T B. Lester. For partlenlan apply to I'O LET, at a low rental, COTTAGE, facing Graham's road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Posmsslop after June 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOOK. 10R SALE—Boildlng Sits, new the ! Wollen Factory, bring Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £6 —-*■ required ; balance by instalments. T. BOLLOCK. FOB SALS—T.S. 197 and part 196 (adjoining Mr J. Ward's) with eight zoomed hoase and ate- 1 am prepared to accept a very low price for this eligible property. T. BULLOCK \0 LET, at a low rental, rfz, Is 6d per acre, RS. 33345, about 93 acres (with a purchasing clause), one mile froir the Binds Railway Station.- Farmers an< others are invited to inspect this section. For full particulars apply to T. BOLLOCK.



WONDEKFUL BOCK FOB Is CONTAINING A '\sf .#■ 100 TRICKS f And DELUSIONS With Cards. • =3 25 Marvellont jfj COIN THICKS §£ For the perform ~F ance of which onl; ~ a common pack rf cards and the ordi nary coins of the 3 realm are needed" All Fully Ex plained! =j Also sT ; A large collection m of AMUSING S| GAMES, Ac. ••--'- And over 200 TRICKS WITH CONJURING APPARATUS. . , All illustrated, explained, and made simple, with a catalogue of English, French, and American Novelties, Games. Toys, Ac, covering over 300 pages and illustrated wiih over 800 wood blocks. Both books mailed free for Is. JACK AND HIS BRIDE. Mechanical FIGURES > '" ce to y—"- And Keep Perfect Tims. Is 31 each, the pair 2s. »~ \ ! 4$ THE WIZARD OF THE NORTH'S TH&„ rJZSYZT.n-P AnvnV CARDS Wonderful Changes with Lightning Rapidity. Is 2d, poßt free. NS.W. stamps taken at par; post office orders and postal notes preferred. If stamps of other colonies axe sent add 2d in the shilling for exchange. Takw Nrvrmjc —To n* "



Town Sections SOB SALE. 711, Wakanui road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Altken street 842, corner Case and Aitken streets 3240, corner WilUam and Kermode atree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1069, corner Peter and Walker streets ' 1000, adjoining 49, Kermode sneeV 58 do do 4 do 230, Havelock street, with buOdlnga 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter etreet, with building! 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with building* 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker atree*; 808, Cox street, with building 313, AitVen street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Ha vetoes: streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox and William streets 778, adjoining 535, Peter street, with Bunding 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with building* 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Can attests 636, Cameron atreet 210, comer Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox etreeta *Ol2, Cox street 1013 do ' 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BOLLOCK.



REVISED LIST of PROPERTIES "* For Sale and to Let, etc SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taldner 1 sore, capital lite lor private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakana road, good aite for a honae Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakanoi road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing A-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 63, 63, together ■ honae, Allenton, neat the Woofler Factory TDTWALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three* roomed honae thereon Lota 256, 359, 360 TO LBT filaokamith'a shop, together w dwelling-house, in Beast street Shop and boarding-hoaee in Trisagle Shop and dwelling In Moor* stress L2a 6d per week—oommodfooa oardt honae to let at the abore rental^ V4VD ««»«»•