PARISHIONERS’ MEETING.

The adjourned meeting of parishioner of St. Stephen’s Church wan hold in the Church schoolroom, Burnett street, last evening. There was only a small attendance, and the Rev. E. E. Otway presided. The minutes of the last meeting having been, read and confirmed, the Chairman explained that the present meeting had been called for the purpose of obeying churchwardens and vestrymen. iso to il the rules of the Synod bearing upon the election of those officers. Mr St Hill said that before proceeding with tho election of office-bearers ho thought the mooting should have some information with regard to tho financial prospects of the parish. The Chairman said tho matter referred to by Mr St Hill could not be dealt with.

Mr St Hill enquired if the meeting was a special one. The Chairman replied that tho meeting was not a special one, but was callod for tho purposes ho had already stated. Mr St Hill did not see how they could

exclude finance from tho discussion. They might elect office-bearers, but would leave them without the means of cany, ing on the work of the Church*. Tho Chairman intimated that after the election of officers he would have no objection to take other business. Mr St Hill essayed to speak again, but was interrupted by the Chairman, who said he wished tho business to bo taken In order. The Chairman nominated Mr G. Jameson as clergyman’s church warden.

On the motion of Mr W. Bland, seconded by. Mr W. S. Bean. Mr F. T. Mayo was elected parishioners’ chutch warden.

Mr Mayo proposed, and Mr Jameson seconded —“ That the number of vestry men be seven. ”

Some discussion In reference to the motion followed.

Mr St Hill enquired if there was any particular object m reducing the number from ten to seven, and wanted to know if the vestrymen if last year had quarrelled. Mr Mayo thought seven good men would be found better than ten indifferent workers.

The Chairman remarked that any parishioner had a right to ask a question, but It was not necessary for the person addressed to supply an answer or to furnish the reasons that induced him to propose any particular motion. The motion was carried, and the Chair man then asked the meeting to nominate vestrymen. Messrs Littlecote, Bland, Maine and Townend were nominated.

A number of other gentlemen were named as vestrymen, but declined to act.

After some discussion of a desultory character, and a prolonged delay, Messrs Paul, H. Gates and Thomas were nominated, and, with the four gentlemen previously named, declared duly elected. Mr St Hill referred at some length to the question of pow rents. Many parishioners were under the impression that their subscriptions were really rents. This was a mistake, and as the money was paid under a misapprehension, he would like to know If tin Church would follow a business-like and moral course and return the money- He thought a straight forward charge for pews would be more satisfactory to the parishioners and more profitable to the Church than the present system. He moved —“ That the pew rents be fixed on the late basis, i.e , £1 Is for the first seat taken by each person, and 10s for each other seat taken by the same person.” It had been said that the abolition of rents would increase the

offertories, but as a matter of fact con gregations of 200 or 300 now contributed less than one penny a head. There was a beggarly collection of three penny pieces, and a large majority of the donors ap peared to regret there was not a smaller coin.

Mr W. S. Bean seconded the motion. Mr Jameson said he would support the motion if the churchwardens wore given power to reduce the charges to im pecunious parishioners. Mr St. Hill would agree to the suggestion if the roll of rates and list of Impecunious persons were kept open for public Inspection. A long discussion followed, and ultimately Mr Littlecote moved as an amendment —“ That seats be allocated to the subscribers to the Church fund, as hitherto.”

Replying to Mr Dimant, Mr Pritchard gave the meeting to understand that the allocation of seats bad been a financial success.

After a prolonged conversational dis cussion, the amendment was put to the meeting and declared carried, but on being put as the substantive motion was lost.

Mr Pritchard proposed— *■ That LI la each be charged for the first two seats taken by one person, and that 10s each be charged for any additional seats taken by the same person.” The motion was seconded by Mr Bean, and after a brief discussion carried.

On the motion of Mr St. Hill, seconded by Mr Jameson, a vote of thanks was accorded to the Chairman.

The Chairman having appropriately acknowledged the compliment pronounced the Benediction, and the meeticg closed.

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, MAY 18, 1886.



SATURDAY, MAY 22nd. TIN WALD. Lot 162, corner <>f y cMnrdo and Jane ShceU, for sale by order of the Mortgagee. R T. DULLOOH has received in structions ’o soil by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on date, on account and by order of Uio Mortgagee, Lot 152, containing | acre, corner of | MoMurdo and Jane Streets. This section must be sold. Terms at sale. Sale at 12 15. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. npHE NEW GOODS FOR THE J WINTER SEASON T. TIULLOCK, Auctioneer. AllE NOW OPENED OUT,



LA The Stock is THE KGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE IV’WN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns in Men’s, Youths’, and Boys’ Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousands of Men’s and Boys’ Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garment warranted shrunk ! Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and T eggings in great variety Data, compris ng every new style worn Children's Jersey Suits, Children’s Mon of-VVar Suits Gentlemen's Hosier} - , Scarves; Oxford, Regatta and White Shirts Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags. The celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Street.



AN ALARMING DISEASE AFFLICT ING A NUMEROUS CLASS. hE disease commences with a slight derangement of the stomach, but, if neglected, it in time involves the whoh/framc, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, and, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existance until death gives relief from suffering The disease is often mistaken for other complaints ; but if the reader will ask himself the following questions, lie will be able to determine whether ho himself is one of the alilicted : —Have I distress, pain, or dilliculty In breathing after eating ? Is there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness? Have the eyes a yellow tinge ? Hoes a thick, sticky, mucous gather about the gums and teeth in the mornings, accom panied by a disagreeable taste? Is the tongue coated ? Is there pain in the sides and back ? Is there a fulness about the right side as if the liver were enlarging ? is there costivcncss I Is there vertigo or dizziness when rising suddenly from a horizontial position ? Are the secretions from the kidneys scanty and highly coloured, with a deposit after standing ? Does food ferment soon after eating, accompanied by flatulence or a belching of gas from the stomach ? Is there frequent palpitation of the heart ? Ilieso various symptoms may not be present at one time, but they torment the sufferer in turn as the dreadful disease progresses, brownish appearance, and the hands and feet are covered by a cold sticky, porspir ation. As the liver and kidneys become more and more diseased, rheumatic pains appear, and the usual treatment proves entirely unavailing against this latter agonising disorder. It is most importan that the disease should be promptly and properly treated in its iirst stages, when a little medicine will effect a cure, and even when it has obtained a strong hold the correct remedy should be persevered in until every vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite has returned, and the digestive organs restored to a healthy condition. The surest and most effectual remedy for this distressing com plaint is “Seigci's Curative Syrup,” a vegetable preparation sold by all Chemists and Medicine Vendors the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. W bite, Limited 17, Farringdon Road, London, E.C. This syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the system. Market Place, Pocldington, York,



October 2nd, 1882. Sir, —Being a sufferer for years from dyspepsia in all its worst forms, and after spending pounds in medicines, I was at last persuaded to try Mother Weigel's Cura tive Syrup, and am thankful to say have derived more benefit from it than any other medicine I ever took, and would advise any one suffering from the same complaint to give it a trial, (ho results they would soon find out for themselves. If you like to make use of this testimonial you are quite at liberty to do so. (Signed) B. Turner. Seigel’s Operating Pills are the best family physic that has ever been dis covered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating substances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure costiveness.



St. Mary-street, Peterborough. November 29th, 1881 Sir, — It gives me great pleasure to in form you of the benefit 1 have received from Seigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, I found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. William Brent.



DANCING. THE DANCE will be held in the Oddfellows’ Hall To-Morrow Even ing (Wednesday, May 19th.) Dancing to commence at Bp. m. Admission—Gents, 2s 6d; Ladies, free. Music provided by Mr G. W. Savage. J, BURGESS, M.C. gIR JjlOX AND MR T. W. GLOVER, The Great Temperance Lecturers, wil be at the TOWN HALL, FRIDAY NEXT, MAY aisx., At 7.30. All are invited. Collection to defray expenses. Sankey’a Hymns m 17 will be used.



Mr A. J. White Hensinghani, Whitehaven, Oct. IG, 1882. Mr A. J. White.—Dear Sir, —1 was for some time afflicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Seigel’s Syrup a trial, which I did. I am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health. —I remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John 11. Lightfoot. 15th August, 1883. Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mi- Henry Hillier, of Yatesbury, Wilts, in forms mo that ho suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctors medicine without the slightest benefit, and declares Mother Seigel’s Syrup which ho got from me has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr White. Chemist, Caine. September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Seigcl s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues: one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” I always recommend it with confidence. (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, To Mr A. J. White. Merthyr Tydvil. Preston, Sept. 21st, 1883. ] My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Pills are still very popular with my customers, , many saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two • bottles of Syrup and said “ Mother - Soigel” had saved the life of his wife, and a h «added, “one of these bottles I am o sending fifteen miles away to a friend who i, is very ill. I have much faith in it.” g The sale keeps up w-onderfully ;in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Soigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great, (Signed) W. Bowker. To A. J. White, Es*



WANTED Tenders for several miles of Fence Catting. Tenders to be lodged with undersigned on first day of Jane next. For particulars apply to W. CHISNALL, m 17 Hinds. MEETING of Householders will be hold at Mr Silcock’s house, on TUESDAY EVENING, at 7.30, to con sider the advisability of forming a new School District for Allenton. SATURDAY, MAY 22, 1886. Town Section 170. Thompson Street, I Tinwaid, for sale by Public Auction. MB T. BULLOCK has received In structions from Mr Richard Edge combe (In consequence of his residing in the North Island), to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the aboae date, T.S. 170, Thompson Street, containing J-aore. Terms liberal, at sale. Sale at 12 45. T. BDLDOCK, Auctioneer,



SATURDAY, 22nd ESS US MATSON, Me.-sra C'ark Biob. (in their rolinqu ailing cuntr. SELL* BY PUBLIC TA’JTKHS ALL’S, \VK Ashburton, onSatuiday, i DIIAUOiIT Oi 0 DUALOUT MAI All young, Round, and si subject to a tr *> Douh'o-fui row P «-> Reid and (Lay £ DRAYS 20 SETS nARNE4: OHAFFJUTTER, 2 and a largo quantity 0 ROLLERS The above mentioned 1 [►randoßt line over offered ton district. Como and judge for y have received in



A SKILFUL SUEGICA UK American Ambass Mr Kasson, lias lately Government an inlcrestiu remarkable surgical opera formed by I’rofcssor Bill] which, wonderful to tell, removal of a portion of the involving nearly one-third o strange to say, the palien only successful operation c performed. The disease operation was performed w; stomach, attended with symptoms ;—The appetite There is a peculiar imiescri the stomach, a feeling that h: ns a faint “ till gonr ” sem slime collects about the toe the morning, accompanied b taste. Food fails to satis fa>nt sensation ; but, on I appears to aggravate the feel are sunken, tinged with yell and feet become cold ami perspiration. The sutl'erer 1 time, and sleep does not sei After a time the patient bee irritable, gloomy, bis mind forebodings. When rising recumbent position there i whirling sensation, and he is something linn to keep fri bowels costive, the skin dry the blood becoming thick ai does not circulate properly, nation! suits up food soon af



Bt. Mary-Strcct, Peterborough, November 2i)th, 1881. Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit I have received from Scigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years of the Syrup, 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of if I feel quite cured. I am, Sir, yours truly, Mr A. J. White. William lirent. September Bth, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find the sale of Keigel’s Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues ; one customer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people.” 1 always recommend it with confidence.



Failbhilly yours, illy yours, Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil. To Mr A. .1. White. Seigel’s Operating Fills arc the best family physic that has ever been discovered. They cleanse the bowels from all irritating sub stances, and leave them in a healthy condition. They cure cosliveness. My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Fills are still very popular with my customers, many saying they arc the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup ami said 11 Mother Seigcl ’’ had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “ one of these bottles 1 am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill, 1 have much faith in it. ” The sale keeps up wonderfully, in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother SeigeFs Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. 1 am, dear Sir, yours faitnfuily, (Signed) W. liuwker. To A, J, White, Esq, Spanish Town, .Jamaica, West Indies October 21, 1882. Hear Sir, —1 write to inform you that 1 have derived great benefit from “ Seigcl” Syrup. - ’ For some years 1 have suffered from liver complaint, with its many and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago 1 was induced to try Seigel's Syrup, aud although rather sceptical, having tried so many reputed infallible remedies, I determined to give it at least a fair trial, in two or three days I felt considerably bettor, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) I am glad to say that 1 am a different being altogether. It is said of certain pens that they “ come as a boon and I blessing to men” and 1 have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement. a can truly say, however, Unit Seigel’s Syrup has come as a “ boon ami blessing ” to me. 1 have recommended it to several fellow suil'erers from this distressing complaint, and their testimony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit 1 have derived from this excellent preparation, prompts me to furnish you with this un solicited testimonial. A. J. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary. llensiugham Whitehaven, Get. IG, 1882 Mr A. J. White. —Dear Sir, I was for some time alllieted with piles, aud was advised to give Mother Seigcl - s Syrup a trial, which I did. 1 am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health,—l remain, yours respectfully, ' /o: i\ vr Freston, September 21st, 1883. I am, dear Sir, Y’ours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHEAP EXCLUSION, QUEEN’S BIUTIIUA*, MAY 24 th, (880, R' ETURN EXCURSION TICKETS aa under will be issued for the oiumary Morning trains on 24th May, available for return by the ordinary Even ing trains same day ; To Christchurch, from First Second, Ashburton, Mothvon Cs 4a (id Mothven 6 s 4a Gd liakaia ... 4s 3a Passengers from Stations whore excur sion tickets aio not issued can book to the first Station from which excursion fares are quoted, and re-book there. Return excursion tickets will also bo issued as under on the 2ist, 22ud, and 241 h May, available for return up to and including Gist: To Dunedin (in connection with races on the 22nd and 2lth), from Ashburton and itakaia—33s first class, 22s second class. Saturday return tickets from any Station to any Station will bo issued on 21st, 22nd', and 24 th May, available for return up to and including the 31st. All goods trailic will bo suspended on the 24th. in 17 % orJor -



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONE D, STOCK AND STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Catßo, Pius, Produce and Merchandise. Agou* Norwich Union Firo Insurance Company. FOR SALE- Fot Sale—Double Furrow Plough by Riod and Cray, nearly now. For Sale—Light Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sals—Choose Proas, bv J. and T. Young For Sale—Morry-go-round ; a heap of money to bo made at Races, School Trouts, otc ; on view at rooms ; cheap. Fiiici' iTAPHisnjv To Let and For Sale. FO 11 SAL E—McCormick’s Twine Binder. T. LULLDCIv, SALE 2 Sections at Mothvon. T. BULLOCK.



mO LET—A Five Rooi -L Cameron Street, at pt by Mr R. Bovan; Apply t T. rno LET—‘l-Iloomcd Ho Oontally situated A T. TO LET— Five roomed H situated in Burnett i the Mail office.—Apply to rn O LE T, —Four am X House in Town; Ta tape opposite Woollen Fai 3 .172 H. E‘)ll SALE at Drome adjoining township, and watered. Half in gra stubble, with shelter plan easy. — Apply to Edw.hi Windermera. rmo dairyman, di



Hop Bitters. EMBM B E R If you are sick, HOP B surely aid N.muc in makii again when all else fails. If you are comporalively the need of a grand tonic ai never rest easy till you ate being by the use of Anterior If you are costive or dyspi suffering front any of the tin cases of stomach or bowels, fau t if you n main ill, for A are a sovereign remedy in ; plaints. If you are wastini any form of Kidney Disease ing Death this moment, at cure to American Co.’s If you arc sick with that ness Nervousness, you will in Gilead” in the use of Ai If you arc a frequenter, c a miasmatic district, bank tern against the scourge epidemic, bilious and inte: —by the use of American HOP BITTBK That poor, bedridden. IE YOU ARE S hop bitter: hop bitter: HOP BITTER HOP BITTER



Parcels Express. IVTEW 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 lor for parcels charged rate and a haL under the railway tariff if received Ijj time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch: Bed 1 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 F. MoFARLANB, Aegut Now Zealand Express Comp » Ashburtap,



WE HAVE EOll HALE—CHEAP IM ° f DRAYS T 6. STRIPPERS PORTABLE WIiARE a y ALSO Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE »LZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Largo else. varytnlug of tho Post Quality and make ,ud at tho Lowest Prices. (kTitßon, Cox & Co. WANTED a PLOUGHMAN.—AppIy to D Williamson, Eaat street. ANTED—Tondora for TRIMMING and STUDDING 100 chains of Gorso, Singletree Eatato, Alford Forest. Tondora to bo in by 22nd May, 188 G. ji io Matson, cox & 00. WANTED Tondora at onco for build ing a four roomed house at Aliord Foreat. For particulars apply to ' DONALD McLEAN, m 15 Laghmor.



J. Meeclx HAYING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, la following up hla late Auction aalo with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of jssr ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES "8^ The Public can, therefore, VISIT HIS WAREHOUSE I AND SELECT ANY ARTICLE AT A TREMENDOUSLY REDUCED PRICE during the next few weeks ; and mind you don’t forget it ! Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Ronuiaitoa, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF— FOR SALE. Splendid Hoarse Mourning Coar Plumes Velvet Palls Horae Covers Etc, Etc. 01 « API In the meantime,. FUN ERALS will conducted from L 5 upwards J MKKCH EAST & iAA ‘’RED STREETS.



[A Card.] R. M. Cutlibertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, H'fices-II A VEL 00 K STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branaon), 287



QOLDLSTRFAM HOAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE, Beach Pond, Hinds Eangitata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G. WRIHGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 693 NOTICE. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. ROSS must be PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should be sent in by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Robs’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week, Ashburton, May 1, 1886. 5 G«1 W K Have for sale cheap WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE. Nos. 8 and 9, at less than \ LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to L 55 a ton TURNIP & RAPE SEEDS, all descrip tions, guaranteed to grow OATS & CHAFF, large stock, low prices ENGLISH AND OTHER CLOVERS MATSON, COX & CO. RO BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again 1 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 th>'y should be 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, Moate 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 teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving aatlfaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that I shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent jf B NELSON, MO tTE, & GO’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 Ahsbueton. £ g-ob « S.S S 'g CO o ra 9 mo o M S 3



Meetings. Ashuukton county hunt CLUB Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 24th, 1886. Prices : Concert 3s, 2s, la; Ball— Doable ticket ss, ladies 2s 6d 5 694



Public Notices BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice isj hereby given that CAMERON and WILLS STREET EAST will bo cloaed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, afjtbb dakk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, JBBG. 4 631 m E. KILWORTU, Architecture X , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Contractor. Office:—Stoam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanui Road, Ashburton.



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



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. 'VTOTICE la hereby given that a reward of £‘2o ia (ffered to any person giving such information as will iead to the conviction of the person or persons who tampered with the sluices at Pudding Hill on or about 10:h and 27th April last. F. MAINWAUING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 10, 1886. Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street. Great Clearing Sale on account of Stock | Taking,



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 OK SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



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 linos than any house in Town— for Cash : Candles —per box, at sd, 5Jd, and 6d



per lb. Kerosene—from 7s 6d to 10s 6d. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—la 6d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli —lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5 a (3d per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22a 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. Y AND GO., F tv* Fast Stro



A. W. RANDALL HAS ON H4NI» A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS, Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. st m



Bui mess Notices. ztji/yAf's ZS4Af 2 3 8 U^^ICCUOMBOS-: g^STCHURoj IS 111 Ac mHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and X all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—ls 6d and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 452 LITTLE’S SIIEEPDIP. A FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now O. universally admitted to be the best ever introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroyin'- all ticks, lice, and every Insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals' and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrmlessneas to those concerned in Us use! Being of au oily character, ft is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish ment—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as Hme and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It is entirely without the rubious effects invariably resulting from the use of such materials. It is not only non-poisonous, but may be used internally for worm in the throat in lambs ; it wil also effectually cute 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 chari* «ier, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped In the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 AS II BURTON.



CENTHAL HOTEL JW. McHAE having taken the above ■ Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from tho people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling —Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains.



Potatoes, I HA.YE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886, MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gesxl'fmen,— Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred »nd fifty-seven pounds), has been accepted. We 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 seen from the above that we are the successful tenderers for a Stock value £2 767. The Goods were shipped to the order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The Now Zealand agents of the Consignors in Condon wore empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and oiler the same by tender, and our offer, as stated above, has been 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 Dress Goods Clothing from the Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi sery, Gloves, &c., &c.



Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7£d per yard Heavy Homespuns, In a!I shades, 7£d Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Brochrfs, In all colours. 4|d ’ Wincey, worth IC%I, now 6d per yard Chocked Winceys, sjd .VJelton Cloth, la OAd, double width English Blankets, '7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|d Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10£d Gjod Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2s 9d per dozen 80in White. Sheetings, lOld 80in White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2s lid



CLOTHING, Men’s Tweed Suits, 15a 6d Boys’ Knicker Suits, 4a 91 Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4a 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Yeats, best goods, 14s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, Ida 6d Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s 6d Men’s Dus Collars, Id bos MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart ments. In all these Departments Great Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Ulsters, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3j Od Black Tips, 2a each Linen Collars, 1.1 each Tapestry Carpets, Is 61 Felt Carpets, yards wide, Is 11 1 China Mattings, white an’ oo!-'u»-el. 1 yard wide, 4il Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Cid Best Linoleum, 5a KM, lull 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d



THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It id almost unnecessary to mention, as It is well known our prices are below any other house in town ; that problem was solved by us three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve yonr money and come and secure the Bargains. HAVE S~ & CO, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTH lERS, PROVISION DEALERS u, UNIVERSAL PRO VJLD ARCADE,



Special Advertisements. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis* Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Con sumption, etc. KAY'S Compound of Linseed, Ani seed, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Ohlorodyne, KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex pectorant, for Coughs, Colds and Chest Complaints. KAY'S Compound, for Goughs 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. COAGDLINB Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., __ 101 Stocknort, England



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale of New Drapery Goods IS NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG



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 Inrite your Inspection. 4 592 rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED* By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at tbejsame pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may ent'oy the luxury of a Pekfect Fitt ing Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives ua much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making snita in oar nsaal First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits .4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion.



As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Aatamn 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, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL I! COAL!!! We are now- landing ex Haoroto, G. M. Tucker, and Wakatipn, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL Which will be sold at lowest rates. All birds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS, m w. a COLLINS, Minifies.