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GREECE

M. de Lyannis Resigned- Athens, May 10.

M. de Lyannis has had an interview with King George. The Premier tendered to his Majesty the resigna tion oi himself and colleagues, which the King accepted. The combined fleet which recently rendezvoused at Suda Bay has sailed for Greek waters.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, May 10. The Defence Department have pur chased from Mr P. Coffey tho steam launch Gordon, and sho is to bo employed In connection with tho defence work now being carried on at Lyttelton harbour. John Stuart Hold, insurance agent, has been adjudicated a bankrupt, Tho charge of embezzlement against J. Stuart Reid has been withdrawn, a docu ment of release, signed by the manager o the Company for which Reid acted as agent, being put In.

Dunedin, May 10. The University Council, in viow of tho probability of the Government appointing a Commission to enquire into the condi tion of the pastoral tenants of tho Crown, have decided to take no action at present in granting their tenants relief. The Tataroa Relief Fund Committee

has been notified that Irvine, who was sup

posed to be single, left a widow and two children in Liverpool. It is now thought that all claims on the Fund have been noti fiedf

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN MAY MEETING,

The following weights have been de clared : Provincial Handicap, of 200 sovs.

DEERAGE AND PEERAGE.

Commenting upon what may be termed “the Beerage and the Peerage” Mr Labonchere, in his recent speech in the House of Commons, was very severe, but not a whit too much so, upon the elevation of the great brewer to the Peerage and the consequent conferring upon his family for all time (at least until radical views prevail) the privileges of hereditary legislators. This is what he said—“ But they were told that the House of Lords did not consist entirely of hereditary peers, and that it was recruited from the cream of the nation, (Hear, hear.,) Were they ? Who were the gentlemen who were ordinarily made new peers 7 gome of them were politicians, but they were gentlemen who had been bores and nuisances in the House of Commons— (laughter)—and who were kicked up ptairs. (More laughter.) They were generally very rich men, who cither in herited large estates, or who had made s considerable sum of money, and who had bought large estates. Take one as sn instance. He did not take it invidiously against him, because he be lieved he was a highly respectable gentleman. He alluded to Bir Henry Allsopp. - Well, Sir H. Allsopp brewed beer. (Laughter.) By brewing beer he acquired a fortune. He did not think that any gentleman would say that Sir H. Allsopp in any sort of way dis tinguished himself politically. He had no doubt he did good service to his party, and fought several elections, and very likely subscribed to the funds of the Carlton Club. But that was not acting as a prominent politician. He was made a baronet. He had not the objection to Bir H. Allsopp or anybody else being made a baronet. It peemed to him to be almost cruelty to animals to refuse anybody a baronetcy who asked for it. ( Loud laughter.) He Should as soon think of refusing a thistle to a hungry and needy donkey. (Re newed laughter.) But Bir 11. Allsopp was not satisfied with a baronetcy, and he was considered worthy of the dignity of a peerage. Here he thought they had a right to complain, because tbat.j was not only a title, but it conveyed certain legislative rights both to him and his successors. (Hear, hear.) They were often told that the House of Lords in some special way represented property and commerce. What was the first step of Bir H. Allsopp when made a peer ? He wrote to the “ Times ” to complain that he was called a brewer, and to assure the world that he had ceased brewing. (Laughter.) Bhortly after wards he saw an account of a bucolic festival down in the country. The tenants of Sir H. Allsopp met and con gratulated him upon being made a peer, and at the same time he saw a sugges tion that Sir H. Allsopp was descended from .one of the Plantagenct kings, (Laughter.) Sir H. Allsopp had a son who was a member of the House of Commons. When that hon. gentle man went up to the other House, in the course of nature, what would be his course? Would he prove a useful member in that House and speak about | commerce 7 W^ould ho allude to the paternal butt 7 (Much laughter.) They would have the descendant of the Plantagenct kings, and the respectable vendor of intoxicating liquors— (laughter) — to whom he owed his title, would he entirely forgotten. He did ask upon what principle in the world were then to assent to Sir H. Allsopp’s son, grandson and great-grandson hereditarily ruling over them.” (Radical cheers). Mr Labonchere may well ask that question, and we venture to say that the almost uuivcrsal answer will be that hereditary peerages, of this sort at any rate, are not defensible on any principle whatever.

ST. LEON’S CIRCUS.

St Leon's Circus, which opened at Ashbur ton Uist evcnini: was, as is usually the ease with amusements of this particular deserip tion, well patronised hy the public, the taste for spangles and sawdust nearly always pre vailing over tho hardness of times, especially when, as in this case, the show is one deser ving of patronage. The pressure upon our space prevents a detailed notice of tho many excellent items of a very enjoyable enter tainment, but we cannot help according a special meed of praise to the clover perfor mances of a pretty little feliow of tour summers, we should say, who rode a oouplo of bare-backed ponies with a nerve and skill which many an adult equestrian might envy, and who quite won the hearts of tho large audience, as testified by their hearty ap plause. Tho performances of the splendidly trained blood horse Emperor arc also well worth going to see, being about the most per fect thing of the kind wo ever witnessed. Ilis docility and intelligence are really mar vellous. The ground tumbling and vaulting on bare-backed horses were capital examples of athletic skill, and the equestrian feats of tho performers, the ladies especially, wore excellent. Mention must also be made of a remarkably neat exhibition of wire walking, the performer seeming as much at home in mid-air on a single strand of telegraph wire as if upon terra, firma, and undressing and dressing himself in that position with an appearance of the greatest ease. Altogether the show is an excellent one, and its attrao tions are increased by the addition of a menagerie, containing some excellent speci mens of animal life in the shape of tigers, leopards, boars, camels, monkeys, etc. The Circus will re-open this evening, when the performance will conclude with the time ronorod afterpiece “ Turpin’s Hide to York,”

LATEST-HOME AND FOREIGN.

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LONDON, May 8. The Tongariro sailed to-day from Plymouth for Port Chalmers, via the Cape. “ Age ” Specials. The following is tho pith of a number of specials to the Melbourne Aye wired to us last evening:—

LONDON, May 2,

It is announced that Mr Gladstone will not push his Homo llulc proposals beyond tho second reading this session, but will re introduce them next session in a modified form.

May 3. Mr Gladstone has issued a manifesto to hia Midlothian constituents, eloquently defending his Irish proposals, and expressing his confi dence that tho country will support hia policy. lie announces his willingness to cede autonomy to Scotland and Ireland. May 2,

The “ Standard ” censures South Australia for borrowing further, and referring to New Zealand denounces Sir J. Vogel, and hopes that not another penny of British savings will bo invested in New Zealand.

Dr Moorhousc, speaking at Kilburn, do nounccd the secular system of Education oh taming in most of the Australasian colonies,

THE NEW HEBRIDES QUESTION.

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Melbourne. May 10

The acting Agout-Goneral telegraphs the Government that ho has replied to the despatch from the Assistant Under secretary for the Colonies, which favors the cession of tho .New Hebrides to Franco. Ho adds that Sir F. I). Hell has refused to co-operate further in conse quence of later instructions received from the New Zealand Government. The i’remier of Victoria has communicated with Mr Stout on the subject.

[Press Association.] Wellington, May 10 Mr Stout, replying to tho Rov. Mr Cairns, acknowledging resolutions passed by the Auckland and Christchurch .Pres byteries, recognises the great efforts of the Presbyterian Church in tho New Hebrides, and expresses himself strongly as to the evils of the continued deporta-

tion of French criminals to tho South Seas. No law passed by the colonies o prohibit the lauding of French convicts would effectually answer the purpose. He says it should be clearly understood not only that convicts shall not bo de ported to the New Hebrides, but that for all future time they shall not be sent to New Caledonia or any of tho French possessions in tho South Pacific ; that tho commercial privileges granted to French men shall also be open to British subjects, and that adepuate safeguards shall bo provided for religious freedom through out the group, and that tho present missions shall bo protected ; that France shall code Opara to England and shall not oppose the Cook or Harvey Group being annexed by her if tho Natives consent.

MR IVESS AT PENDARVES.

Mr Ivoss addressed a large mooting o settlers resident in the Pendarves district, in the Schoolroom, on Monday evening last Mr W. H. Bull was voted to tho chair, and, in opening tho proceedings, he remarkee that at all previous contests he had voted against the present member for Wakanui, but, so far as he could see at present, he was likely to sup port Mr Ivess at the ensuing election, as he was ;quue satisfied at the manner that gentle man had attended to the wants of this district. At tho close of Mr Ivesa’s address several questions were asked and satisfactorily answered, Mr McDonald moved, and Mr Vucetich seconded, a hearty vote of thanks and confidence in favor of Mr Ivess, which was carried' unanimously. A vote of thanks to the Chairman closed meeting.

AUSTRALIAN NEWS.

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(Per a.s. Rotomahama, via, the Bluff)

Melbourne, May 4, The annual coat of tho care of tho insane in tho colony is L 140,000, Tho Comet recently seen was discovered in Paris, on December 1, by M. Fabry. It was nearest the earth on April 30. About 1,900 cigars, supposed to bo Illegally landed, have boon seized. Sydney, May 4.

A meeting of the Cabinet was held to day, when the question of naval dofoucoa was discussed, as well as tho future ad ministration of New Guinea.

The proportion of insane to tho popula tion is 1 in 374. At the end of 1885 there were 2C43 lunatics in the Colony, viz,, 1599 males and 1044 females. There were also under private care 1919 males and 1284 females.

Adelaide, May 4

The Committee of Shareholders of tho Commercial Bank will probably taka action against the Directors for present ing deceptive reports. Stonecutters ace at a premium.

THE ASHJBDKTON DDAKDIAJN, TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1886.



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NOTICE. IT Is requested that all ACCOUNTS owing “ The Ashburton Guardian Company, Limited,” up to 30th April, be Paid at once to Mr B. Hughes, whose receipt alone will be a sufficient discharge. CHAS. W. PURNELL, rail Chairman. rpENDEBS Wanted for Re-Erecting SLAUGHTER HOUSE. Plans and Specifications, apply R. LANCASTER, Beady Money Meat Mart, tn IX Saroett’Btreet.



CIIERISEY SALE. Mr E. J. Stavclcy, for New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, reports on the Chertsey Sale, 10th inst.: — About 3000 sheep of various kinds, mostly young crossbreds, and fair entries of other stock, came forward. There was an average attendance, and all the sheep yarded changed hands at prices that compare favorably with ruling rates. We sold fat crossbred wethers, 110 s 3d; aged crossbred ewes, in good oondi- j tion, 3s 3d; crossbred lambs made from 3s to 3s lOd; 4 and 6-tooth crossbred wethers, in good condition, 7s; mixed 2-tooths, 5s 6d; 2-tooth crossbred ewes, 4s 3d; 2,4, and 6-tooth crossbred ewes, 6s. The sale passed off satisfactorily, and fully justified our pre'- diction at the commencement that the monthly gathering at (hat point would he pueeessfui.



FOR SALIJ. Ai Near Township and Railway Station 150 acres, fenced and water race. Tomn very easy* Apply at once. ALBERT ROBERTS, nl IQ Weal etcoot. ENoRMOUH SUCCESS. EXTRA NIGHT, BY SPECIAL REQUEST. ST. LE O N’S Royal Palace Circus Proprietors ....Mkssus ' x. Leon. HIPPODROME A Ml-NAGERIE OF WILD PERFORMING ANIMALS Will Exhibit in all its Enormous Entirety at ASHBURTON, | ON T U E S D AY, ixtii M A Y. L’OSTIVELY THE ONE NIGHT ONLY. A STUP NDOUS AND MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATION OF rH B WORLDS WONDERS. 50 JO Unequalled Stud of PERFECTLY TRAINED HA HORSES & PONIES. Magnificent Collection of LIVING WILD ANIMALS. gQ



T.UCtIOIUi. F. COTTON in instructed to 801 101 THURSDAY N I )XT, At the Uoiiiuicrciiii Hotel Yiml.', Uio well, known IJUinilo Uacohorso BILL ALLAN. Particul.'Uß hi future advertisement. to~r XcustT museu louTa nd others, Ashburton iiaces, MAY 13 AND 14, ISS6. IUAVK received instructions from various owners to Sell by Public Auction, at tho Yards of I QUILI/S HOTEL, I'ho folk wing Race Horses, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yearlings, Foaia, Hunters, Hacks and Harness Horses : Princess Royal, by Oassivokiunus— Miss King Hoßenoath, by LooHnus—Lscenfoed Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Cassivolaunua —Roaoueath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; look first prize at the Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for neat Thoroughbred colt or filly. Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all tho requisites for a Racing S'able. Tho above are to be sold literary without reserve.



I Ohesnut Maro Shepherdess, in foal to I Digby Grand f Ohesnut Maro Fauoo, In foal to Digby Grand Black Maro, by Blood Royal, in fual to Python Black maioßosa, in faal to Hornby Choanut Colt Foal, by Cheviot—Fusco Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Maro Brown Yearling Gelding, by Hornby— Bess Yearling Filly, by Python—Castaway More Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Blood Royal Maro Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Fusco Three year old Golding, by Traitor— Sydney Mail Four year old Golding “ Centurion," by Tribune Bay Gelding “Jasper,” 7yrs, by Default Grey Golding Sultan, by Dexter “ Archduke,” 3yrs. Bay Colt, by King of Clubs—-Maria Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that over trod the turf In addition to the above are many other horses, particulars relating to which will appear in the Catalogue. For convenience of the residents In the district, Messrs Friedlandor Brothers have kindly consented to receive any further entries that may bo made. Sale to commence each day at 10 30 a.m. FREDERICK COTTON, 5 089 Auctioneer.



55 Mammoth Compi STAR ARTISTES AND FEMAL The Greatest Ring Pagoi Remember the da> Tues JAMES K 5 (380 _ Buaine mENDERS wanted for roof of slaughterhouse k 10 R- LA NOTICE OF APPLIC. A PUBLICAN’S LI I, GEORGE ROBINS( Rakaia, Hotelkeeper, do notice that 1 desire to obtai



R EMEM B E R T II I S IE YOU ARE SU'K. If you arc sick, HOP HI PI'ERS will surely, aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comporatively well, hut led the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you aie made a new being by the use of American Co’s. HOP HITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are snlVering from any o( the uamerious dis eases of stomach or bowels, it is youaown fau.t if you remain ill,-for Am. Co s HOP HITTERS, are a sovereign remedy in all such e>m plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, slop tempt ing Death tins moment, and turn lor a cure to American Co.’s HOP HITTERS. If you are sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a’dialm in Gilead” in the use of American Co’s HOP RITTERS, if you are a frequenter, or a residentof n miasmatic district, barricade your sys tem against the scourge of —malarial, epidemic, bilious ami intermittent fevers —by the use of American Co’s HOP HITTr RS. That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of American Hop Hitters, cosling but a mile. If you hfve rough, pimply or sallow skin bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable gawrally, American HOP HITTERS will give for skin, rich blood, the sweetest Death, health and comfort. In short, they cure ALL Dis ease of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidnes, &c,, and Lsoo will be paid for case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or inju rious found in them. WILL \OU LET THEM SUFFER? flense, Purify and Enrich the Blood with AMERICAN HOP HITTERS, tnd you will have no sickness or sullering o doclois’ bills to pay 2TSEE IE THE NAME OF Dr. SOULE FLOWN N EVERY BOTTLE, IF NOT XT ISCOIS UN TERFE



Public Notice. STORAGE at Tinwald at lowest current Rates, apply, 4 653 FRIEDLANDER BROS. REWARD—Strayed from Winch- more, Bay Thoroughbred Mare, black points. Had on stable rug, canvas cover and leather halter. If returned to Winchtnoro or Union Bank, above reward will be paid. 5 096 LOT 7, containing £ acre, opposite tho Woollen Factory. As this Section was not Sold by Auction, on Saturday, offers will bo received for it up to Saturday next, May Blh. T. BULLOCK, Q A U T 1 O N. Persona in pursuit of Game or other wise TRESPASSING on tho Fairfield Estate will bo PROSECUTED. 4 563 J- T. FORD.



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND :STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALK at 12 o’clock sharp. . —Homos, Cattlo, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise, Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE- Foi Sale—Double Furrow Plough by Pied and Gray, nearly now. For Sale—-Light Spring Cart, cheap. Light Expioas Cart, in good order; very cheap For Sale—Cbeoao Press, bv J. and T. Y’oung For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to bo made at Paces, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheat'. FRED ITAP.UISON To Let and For Sale. 1,1 0 11 SAL E—McCormick’s Twine ’ Binder. T. BULLOOK. T. BULLOCK. LET’.—Two 3 roomed Cottages, JL near the English Church. Apply to T. BULLOCK. mO LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr U. Bevan; Apply to T. BULLOCK, rno LET—4-Roomod House at Tinwald •L Centally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



rilO LUT—Five-roomed House,oonterally Bltuatod In Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.- - Apply to T. BULLOOK. rno LET.—Four and Five-roomed g lii.uso in Town; Two-roomed Cot tape opposite Woollen B’uctory. 3 472 H. M. JOKES. lAOR SALE at Dromoro—2oo Acres ; adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy. — Apply to Emv.ae G, Wkjoiit, Wiudorm.ere. 4 030 |rpo DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND JL OTHERS To lot, a paddock containing about 38 acres at the corner of Town Bolt oast, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T. B. Lester. Offers will bo received at my office up to noon on SATURDAY, May 15th. 5 095 T. BULLOCK. IAOR SALE—Building Site, near the ’ Wollon Factory, being Lot 43, fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 aero 2G porches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T BULLOCK.



J, Meecii HAYING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, Ib following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of pS' ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE I AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE I during the next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forgot it ! Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine FurniLure, —MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Hoarse Mourning Ooae Plumes Velvet Palls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. OL E A P 1 In the meantime, FUNERALS will ocmductod from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST & xA&PABD STREETS.



Parcels Express. N EW ZIE ALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Duuediu delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through dally : From Christchurch per goods per parcels Dunedin j and at slight Increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel ..or one consignee If from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a hah under the railway tariff if received hr time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row, Dunedin : 1 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Ratos and all information on appllca ion to F. McFARLANE, Acgui Now Zealand Express Ooiup Ashburton,



I SATURDAY, 10m MAY. 1 SPECIAL ENTRY. | J >rge CUA FFCU TTKR (by Kid) • • moitil ;un( Chandler), suitable ter steam power. 1 largo CORNCRUSUER (by R. Hunt and Co.), also suitable for aloampowor. Hale at 1 o'clock. T. BULL)IK, m 10 Auciioix or. NEW ZUAL-'ND RAJL>VAYS, AUTUMN RACES AT AHHRUKTON, MAY loTil AND 14iu. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS to Ashburton will bo ionuod at Christ church, Timaru,aml Intermediate stations on Iho 13 1 h and 14 hof May. available for rotiirn up to and including the 15th instant. On the 13'h and 14th trains for and I roin Ashburton will atop at tho Snloyarda Hiding (opposite tho Racecourse) to (ako up or set down passengers. Hares to Ashburton siding and back — First class, Gd ; second class, 4d. Tickets available for day of issue only. m 10 By Order. Meetings. lIAKATERE TOWN DISTRICT. FIRST ELECTION.



IN pursuance ol the provisions of “ The liegulation of Local Elections Act, 1870,” and in accordance with “ Gazette,” of April 2'.Hh, 1880, numbered 25, I hereby give notice that an ELECTION ol h IVE BEESONS to constitute the Board of Com missioners of the Hakatcro Town District will bo held on SAT CUBA Y, the TWENTY NINTH day of MAY, 1880. Nominations of candidates must bo made in the form sot forth in the second schedule of the said Act, addressed to the lloturnhiK Officer, and delivered at the Hampstead Sohoolhouse before noon on WEDNESDAY, the NINETEENTH day of MAY, 1880. Nomination papers can bo had on appli cation, m 10 C. C. FOOKS. lleturning Officer.



HAKATERE TOWN DISTRICT. A MEETING of Ratepayers, to consider tin propriety of eh,inking the name of the new Town District, will bo held at <ho II AMI’STEAD SCHOOLROOM, ON TUESDAY, MAY 11tu., At 8 p.m. ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB 0 oncert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL, MONDAY, MAY 24th, 188 0. Prices : Concert 3s, 2s, Is ; Ball— Doable ticket ss, ladies 2s Gd 5 004 QDDFEL LOVV S’ HAIL. Lobbos ... Messrs Riguold and Allison Business Manager Mr U. A. Underwood (Jonoral Business Agent ... Mr Liddy EXTR AO R I)IN >\ RY A TTR i CTION. F )U TWO NIGHTS ONLY. The Latest Australian Success. THE RICKARD3-RAYNOR COMPANY. Pcopiiotor & Manager—Mr 11. Rickards.



QOLDLSTRIiAM HOAD HOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE, Beach Road, Hinds Rangltata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G. WRILIGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 (31)3 N OTIC E. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. ROSS must bo PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should be sent in by that date. Mr John Curtis wl'l attend at Dr Ross' residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY iu each week. Ashburton,' May 1,188 G. 5 G«1 j yp have for sale cue af WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRF„ Nos. 8 and 9, less than c LIiNSKGD. colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a to L 55 ! a ton TURKU* A RAPE SEEDS, all de.scrlp tioua, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, largo stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, OOX & CO. |>RO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both groat and small, again I come before you ; and while it's true there’s little new, I hope I shall not boro you. Again, this time, I come in rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should bo up and doing That is they should, for their own good (and luiuo, 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, those 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 come and buy, those fine toaa 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 boat to servo them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MO ATE, & CO’S Pure Blended Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass, and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street A hsb orton. «3 O <0 rH !TJ <g * §.§ a r 2wo s O -£> Jj W s a .*S>



MR HARRY RICKARDS, j Tl.o liiiinimlilo Vocal Comedian. THE 15 BOTHERS RAYNOB, World renowned MiJßicid Comedians. Miss Katb Lbktb, Miss Nelue Wes son, Mij-h Ada P’unsen, Mu Hunky j Cram uk, Mu Hakky I’mturs, Mu T. W. | Bliudes land Kix;\k Austin, the Light ning Cartoonist. WEDNESDAY, 12111 MAY. 18S6, I ho original Farcical & Musical Absurdity, “13 LHC- A 1511 AC.” THURSDAY, 13x11 MAY, 18S6. “SPOON S.” Cntnnionoo at 8 prompt. Admission—<H, 2s Gd and la. 5 GSG Public Notices £> AN K 11 O L 1 D A Y. Pursuant to “ The Bunk and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882,” THURS DAY, the 18th day of May, 1880, is hereby appointed a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the efllccs of the under mentioned Banks at Ashburton and Rakaia : The Union Bank of Australia, Limited. JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia. JOHN SAWERS. Acting-Inspector



Tho Bank of New Zealand. D. L. MURDOCH, 683 General Manager. BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice ia| hereby given that CAMERON STREET EAST will bo cloeod at Its junction with tho 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, afj’ek dakk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions Incident on tho drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1886. 4 C3l fn E. KILWORTII, Architecture 1 , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Otlioo; -Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanui Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates. 11 31 Ashburton and tinwald SHEEP DIBS. Tho Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards 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. A. W. RANDALL HAS ON U4ND A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-honse Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS. Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 9 m



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOll MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nlco assortment of orowol wools, silks, filoselle, flosootto, laoo, braids, transfer patterns, now 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 Regs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and district that ho HAS TAKEN Those largo and commodious Promises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES- Saddle Horses and Buggies always on Hire. 4 50G 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, Crockery, Glassware, Brush ware, etc., to facilitate Stock Taking, wo are now offering Greater Bargains in the above lines than any house in Town— for Cash ; Candles —per box, at sd, ssd, and fid per lb. Kerosene— from 7s 6d to 10s fid, English Pickles— Bd. Fry's Cocoa —Is 6d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5 a fid per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s fid ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased, Country Customers liberally dealt with. yLis and 00., I? Us m fiwfe Stso t,



l mine £ Nctice:;. S’ r ./jissir£ mm i" w«- 2 3 8 M&JfcOLOMOOS’ flSNrniwj fj. gp CHRISTCHURCH mm 111 AC HOUSEHOLD REMEOY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and I all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs, Remember—One dose taken in time may save a valuable life. Price—ls Gd and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by B. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it, 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP- A FTER 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 efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheop or domestic animals, and in its cleanliness, and absolnto hsrmlessneea to those concerned in its use. Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to of the Wool, which it leaves soft, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish mout—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are nsrd. It is entirely without the ruinous effects invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It is not only nou-poisonoua, but may be used internally for worm in the 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 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 IT R T O N.



CENTBAL HOTEL. JW, MoRAE having taken the above « Hotel, aolicita a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Bears, Good Stabling—Foods, One Shilling, Horses and Baggios to lot on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will moot all trains. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886, MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gemlfmen, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand 1 seven hundred and fifty-seven pounds), has been accepted. Wo forward you draft at sinht for amount, less your de posit of 10 per cent. HAUYEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for the Consignors in London. P.S.—The Goods will be shipped to motrow without fail. It will bo soon from the above that wo are the successful tenderers for a Stock value £2,757. The Goods were shipped to tho order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The Now Zealand agoms of tho Consignors In London wore empowered ! to seize the shipment on tliefr arrival and | oiler tho same by tender, and mir oflor, as stated above, has been accented at a largo discount. Tho Stock, which of ci urso j ‘ is all fresh amt new, consists of Blanket:!. Flannels, Calicos, Shootings, a SSplondid lot of Dross Goods Clothing from tho Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Uoi sery, Gloves, &c,, &c. Heavy Dross Twoeds, 7£d por yard i Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7Jd Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, la 4£d 1 A Splendid Lot Brechts, in all colours, 4|d • Wincey, worth now 6d per yard j Checked Winceys, s|d Melton Cloth, Is o£d, double width 7 English Blankets, 7a lid, white and



cuiourcu Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|d Ditto, fine make, ail wool, l()|d Good Grey Calico, yard wide," 2a 9J per dozen Scoured ditto, 2a 9d per dozen 80in Whltoj Shootings, lo|d 80in White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4a 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15a 6d Moya' Knickor Suits, 4a Od Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4a Gd Men's Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Yosts, best goods, 14a Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, IGa Gd Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s 6d Men’s Dux Collars, Id box . MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Liuen Depart ments. In all these Departments Great Re ductions have boon made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, la 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3a 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, 1.1 each Tapestry Carpets, Is 6d Felt Carpets, yards wide, la lid China Mattings, white ; col- u 01, 1 yard wide, Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, C|d Best Linoleum, 5a lOd, lull 2 yards wide Stripod Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It la almost unnecessary to mention, as it la well known our prices are below any other honae in town ; that problem was solved by us three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAYES & CO, READY-MONBY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DlALKiia A UNIVERSAL PRO* VIPER ARCADE.



Special Advertisements. 1710 H doughs, Colds, Bronchitis, J Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sum etc. ir A ''’S Compound of Linsoed, Ani- IV »oi-d, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohhrodyuo. I/"AY’S Compound, a demulcent ®x- IV pcotorant, fur Coughs, Colds and Cheat Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Goughs and . Colds, fa equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. AY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Ken- JLV ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, oto. COAG CLINE Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., & ALCORN’S' Sale ol New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. 101 Stocknort, England IS OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your 4 592 rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED. By the aid o! mathematical science, and by carefully studying tho 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 lor solution, and it is this: to produce CLOTDING TO MEASURE at theieame prlcejasready made good s * so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing 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 wo are now making suits in out usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apol Suits * 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of any kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Auinmn 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, AND MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Beat Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!!! Wo are now landing ex Hanroto, Q. M. Tucker, and Wakatlpu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL Which will be sold at lowest rates. i All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, : Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, ; etc, always in stock. i Inspection invited, r ■ McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. f , V , , W, 11. COLLINS, 4 o*7