INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland, May 15,

All injured by the late fire are doing well, except Frosdyke and Neil, who are still low, and doubts are entertained of their recovery. A quantity of sapo naceous matter, 41b in weight, found in in the ruins of the fire, is bolived to bo the remains of a human body. The body of the old man who died is still unidentified.

Further prosecutions for breaches of the Fisheries Conservation Act by gathering oysters are to be brought. The Bootmakers’ Union have appointed a Committee of six to meet the employers, with full power to settle the dispute. Wellington, May 15.

J. Stuart Reid’s liabilities are stated as £lO9l. The only asset is the furniture, valued at £O4O.

At the Appeal Court, judgment was re served in the Auckland case, Te Haiha v Grice and others. In the Napier case, Kiwhatav. Russell and others, the appeal was dismissed, with costs on the highest scale against the appellant. Oamaku, May IG.

Mr Hislop, M. H.R. for Oamaru, ad dressed bis constituents last night. Ho gave his reasons for opposing the Ministry last session, and announced himself an opponent of the present Ministry. Ho recieved a vote of confidence.

Mr Duncan, M.H.R. for Waitaki, has also addressed bis constituents, and he also received a vote of confidence.

THE AbHBDKTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY, MAY 17, 1880.



There are many friends and admirers of M George Augustus Sala (states the Indian “ Planter’s Gazette ’) who learn with deep regret that he has suflered from a bad attack of fever since his arrival in Calcutta. How ever, ho is now convalescent. Ho has been advised to abandon his projected Indian tour. ZEALAND RAILWAYS. . CHEAP EXCURSION, QUEEN’S BIRTH DA t', MAY 24xh, 1886. Return excursion tickets bd under will be issued for the i ordinary Morning trains on 24th May, available for return by the ordinary Even ing trains same day : To Christchurch, from First Second. Ashburton, Methven Gs 4s 6d Methven 6s 4* 6d Rakaia 4s 3a Passengers from Stations whore excur sion tickets are not issued can book to the first Station from which excursion fares are quoted, and re-book there. Return excursion tickets will also be Issned as under on the 21st, 22nd, and 24th May, available for return up to and Including 31st: — To Dunedin (in connection with races on the 22nd and 24tb), from Ashburton and Rakaia —33a first class, 22s second class. Saturday return tickets from any Station to any Station will be issued on 21st, 22nd, and 24ih May, available for return up to and including the Slat. All goods traffic will bo suspended on the 24th. m 17 By order.



WJ ANTED—Board and t Lodging in a VV private family. No objection to a üburban residence. —Apply Z. Y., Office of this paper. OOLDSTRBAM ROAD BOARD* TENDERS are Invited for re-forming a portion of the Main South Road at Hlndhope, together with metalling about 110 chains. The specifications may be seen at the “ Guardian'’ office, or at Mr Norrish’a, Hindbope. Tenders must be sent in not later than MONDAY, Slat May. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, m 15 Chairman. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. The new goods foe the WINTER SEASON ABE NOW OPENED OUT. LA The Stock is THE EGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style 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 Leggings in great variety Hats, compris ng every new style worn Children’s Jersey Suits, Children’s Men of-VVar Suits Gentlemen’s Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford, Hegatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags.



The celebrated SEWING MACHINE." Time Payments. N.Z. CLOTHING FACTORY, East Street. SATURDAY, MAY 22nd. TIN WALD. Lot 152, corner of McMurdo and Jane Streets, for sale by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, Lot 152, containing J acre, corner of McMurdo and Jane Streets, This section must be sold. Terms at sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer.



WANTED Tenders at coco for build Jug a four roomed house at Altord Forest. For particulars apply to ’'ANTED —Owner for Horse, Saddle, ' and liridle. OiiAuLES Kav, Wakaimi lioad. WAN'] i£D—Tenders for TRIMMING and STUDDING 100 c mi. b of Gorse, Singletree Estate, Alford Forest. Tenders to bo in by 22nd May, 1880. M 10 MaTSON, OOX & 00. MPOUNDED, on May 18, 1880, from i Mr' O. Digby’s farm, one brown Draught Maro, cover on, white streak <>n face (3) white logs ; one chestnut Draught Maro, white face, sack cover on ; one brown Hack, sack cover on, rope on neck, star on forehead ; one chestnut Hack, known as “Moro,” sack cover on. If not claimod and expenses paid will bo sold on the 28th iust. m 15 DONA ID McUU.'N, Laghmor. W. B, COMPTON, Pouudkeoper, Ashburton. May 14, 1886.



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 whole frame, embracing the kidneys, liver, pancreas, aud, in fact, the entire glandular system, and the afflicted drags out a miserable existauce until death gives relief from suffering The disease is often mistaken for other complaints ; but if the reader will ask himself the following questions, he will bo able to determine whether he himself is one of the afliicted : —Have I distress, pain, or difficulty in breathing after eating ? Is there a dull, heavy feeling attended by drowsiness? Have the a yellow tinge ? Hoes a thick, sticky, mucous gather about the <nims 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 V Is there costiveness ? 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? Those 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 bo promptly and properly treated in its first stages, when a little medicine will effect a euro, aud oven when it has obtained a strong bold the correct remedy should be persevered in until every vestige of the disease is eradicated, until the appetite lias returned, and the digestive organs restored to a healthy condition. The surest and most effectual remedy for this distressing com plaint is “Seigel's Curative Syrup,” a vegetable preparation sold by 7 all Chemists aud Medicine Vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White, Limited 17, Farringdou Road, Loudon, E.C. This syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and brand), out of the system. Market Place, Pocklington, 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, the 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 coativeuess.



St. Mary-street, Peterborough, November 29th, 1881



Sir, —It gives mo great pleasure to in form you of the benefit I have received from Scigel’s Syrup. I have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, 1 found relief, and after taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. William Brent. Mr A. J. White Hensinghain, Whitehaven, Oct. 16, 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 lias restored mo to complete health.—l remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot. 15th August, 1883.



SATURDAY, 22nd MAY 1880, Messrs matson, cox and co. have received instructions from Messrs Clark Bros, (in consequence of their relinquishing contracting), to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT TATTERSALL’S, WEST STREET, Ashburton, on Saturday, 22nd May, 1886, J 0 DRAUGHT GELDINGS 0 DRAUGHT MARES All young, sound, and staunch, and sold subject to a trial. B&u Q Double-furrow PLOUGHS, by |£*.- Reid and Gaay A DRAYS 20 SETS HARNESS OHAFFCUTTER, 2 sets Harrows, and a large quantity of sundries. 0 ROLLERS The above mentioned Horses are the grandest line ever offered in the Ashbur ton district. Come and judge for yourselves. Sale at 12 o’clock. k MATSON, COX & CO., &Lc-- JAshbuxtou,



Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr Henry llillier, of Yatosbury, 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 8(h, 1883. Dear Sir, —I find tho salo of Scigels Syrup steadily increasing. All who have tried it speak very highly of its medicinal virtues: one c ustomer describes it as a “ Godsend to dyspeptic people. 1 ’ I always recommend it with confidence.



tion, finds that Mother Suigel’s Pills are tho only Pills which suit his complaint. All other Pills cause a reaction, which is very annoying. Mother Soigd’a Pills do not leave a bad after-effect. 1 have much pleasure in commending again to suffering humanity Mother SoigcPs medicines, which are no sham. If this letter is of any service you can publish it. (Signed) William S. Glass, Chemist. A. J. White. Esq. 15th August, 1883.



Dear Sir, —I write to tell you that Mr. Henry Hillier, of Yatosbury, Wilts, informs mo that he suffered from a severe form of indigestion for upwards of four years, and took no end of doctor’s medicine without the slightest benefit,, and declares Mother Seigol’s Syrup which ho got from mo has saved his life. Yours truly, (Signed) N. Webb, Mr. White Chemist,Caine (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 Seigel” had saved the life of his wife, and h (added, “one of these bottles I am sending fifteen miles away to a friend who is very ill. I have much faith in it.” The sale keeps up wonderfully ; in fact, one would fancy almost that the people were beginning to breakfast, dine, and sup on Mother Seigel’s Syrup, the demand is so constant and the satisfaction so great. (Signed) W, howker. To A. J. White, i&q.



A SKILFUL SUUOIOAL OPLUATION rnilE American Ambassador at Vienna. JL Mr Kassoiij lias lately forwarded to his Government an interesting account of a remarkable surgical operation lately per formed by Professor Billroth, of Vienna, which, wonderful to tell, consisted in the removal of a portion of the human stomach involving nearly one-third of the organ —and, strange to say, the patient recovered—the only successful operation of the kind ever performed. The disease for which this operation was performed was cancer of the stomach, attended with the, following symptoms ;—The appetite is quite poor. There is a peculiar indescribable distress in the stomach, a feeling that has been described as a faint “all yoitu ” sensation; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar fault sensation ; but, on the contrary it appears to aggravate the feeling. 'The, eyes are sunken, tinged with yellow ; the hands and feet become cold and sticky—a cold



perspiration. The suifercr feels tired fill the time, and sleep does not seem to give rest. After a time the patient becomes nervous and irritable, gloomy, his mind filled with evil forebodings. When rising suddenly from a recumbent position there is a dizziness, a whirling sensation, and he is obliged to grasp something firm to keep from falling. The bowels costive, the skin dry and hot at times ; the blood becoming thick and stagnant,-and docs not circulate properly. After a time the patient spits up food soon after eating, some limes in a sour and fermented condition, sometimes sweetish to the taste. Oftentimes



there is a palpitation of the heart, and the patient fears he may have heart disease. Towards the last the patient is unable to retain any food whatever, as the opening in i the intestines becomes close, or nearly _ so. Although this disease is indeed alarming, sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hum)red and ninety-nine cares out of a thousand have no cancer, but simply dyspepsia, a disease easily removed if treated in a proper manner. The safest and best remedy for the disease is Soigel’s Curative Syrup, a vegetable prepara tion sold by all chemists and medicine vendors throughout the world, and by the proprietors, A. J. White (Limited), I'/, Farriugdon-road, London. E.O. This Syrup strikes at the very foundation of the disease, and drives it, root and branch, out of the



St. Mary-Strect, Peterborough, November 2'Jth, 1881. Sir, —It gives me great pleasure to inform you of the benefit 1 have received from Weigel's Syrup. 1 have been troubled for years with dyspepsia ; but after a few doses of the Syrup, 1 found relief, and afler taking two bottles of it I feel quite cured. 1 mu, Sir, yours truly, Mr A. J. White. William Brent. September Btb, 1888. Dear Sir,—l find the sale of Weigel’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. Faithfully yours, (Signed) Vincent A. Wills, Chemist-dentist, Merthyr Tydvil. To Mr A. J. White. Seigcl'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 cosliveue.ss. ITeston, September 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 buttles of Syrup and said 11 Mother ix'igcl ” 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 Beigcl'a Syrup, the demand is so constant amt the satisfaction so great.



I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowker. To A. J. White, lisc[. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 21, 1882. Dear Sir, —1 write to inform you that I have derived great benefit from “ BeigeT’ Syrup.” For some years I have suffered from liver complaint, with its many and varied concomitant evils, so that my life was a perpetual misery. Twelve months ago I was induced to try Beigcl’s Syrup, and 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 1 felt considerably better, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) I am glad to say that I am a different being altogether. Uis said of certain pens that they “ come as a boon and 1 blessing to men ” and 1 have no reason to doubt the truthfulness of the statement, a can truly say, however, that, BeigeTs Syrup has come as a “ boon and blessing ” to me, 1 have recommended it to several fellow sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testimony' is cpiitc in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the bcuelit I have derived from this excellent preparation, prompts mo to furnish you with this un solicited testimonial.



Auctions. F. COTTON is instructed to toll on THURSDAY NEXT, At the Commerced Hotel Y.'irds, the well known Hurdle Racehorse BILL ALLAN. Particulars in future advertisement. TO RACING MEN, BREEDERS AND OTHERS. Ashburton liaccs* MAY 13 AND i.j, 18S6. I HAVE received instructions from various owners to Soil by Public Auction, at tho Yards of QUID B’S 11 OTE L, The folic wing Race Horses, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yearlings, Foals, Hunters, Backs and Harness Horses ; Princess Royal, by Caasivelaunus— Miss King Hoaenoath, by Loolinns—Lacenfeod Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Caasivelaunus —Roaeneath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; took first prize at tho Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for Dost Thoroughbred colt or filly. Horae Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all tho requisites for a Racing Stable.



The above are to he sold literary without reserve. Chesnut Mara Shepherdess, in foal to Digby Grand Chcsnut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black mare Bess, in faal to Hornby Ohosnut Colt Foal, by Cheviot-Fusee Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Mare Brown Yearling Golding, by Hornby— Bess Yearling Filly, by Python—Castaway Mure Two-yoar-old Filly, by Python—Blood Royal Mare Two-year old Filly, by Python—Fusco Three year old Golding, by Traitor— Sydney Mail Four year old Gelding “ Centurion,” by Tribune Bay Golding “Jasper," 7yrs, by Default Grey Gelding Sultan, by Dexter “ Archduke,” 3yrs. Bay Colt, by King of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that ever trod the turf



In addition to tho above are many other horses, particulars relating to which will appear in tho Catalogue. For convenience of tho residents In tho district, Messrs Friodlander 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, 5 080 Auctioneer.



A. Harrison. Allred Harrison, AUCTIONED, STOCK AND i STATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. t SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Dorses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce aud Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SAL E Fot Sale—Double Furrow Plough by Ried and Gray, nearly now. For Sale—Light Spring' Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sal a—Choose Press, bv J, aud T. Young For Sale—Morry-go-roand ; a heap of money to bo made at Races, School Treats, ole ; on view at rooms cheap.



I am, dear Sir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey B. Berry,



A. J. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary. Hensingham VVhitehaveu, Oct. 10, 1882 Mr A. J. White. —Dear Sir, I was for some time alllicted with piles, and was advised to give Mother Beigel's Syrup a trial, which I did. 1 am now happy to state that it has restored me to complete health. —1 remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot.



epee HAPUisaw To Let and For Sale. [7l O R SAL E—McCormick’s Twiao 71011 SALE 2 Sectfous at MeUivou. rno LET.—Two 3 roomod Cottages, i near the English Church.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. mo LET—A Five Roomed House in -L Cameron Street, at present occupied Binder. T. BULLOCK, T. BULLOCK. by Mr 11, Sevan; Appiy to T. BULLOCK. rno LET—4-Roomcd House at Tlnwald •L Contally situated Apply to T. BULLOCK.



rnO LET— Five roomed House,centerally X situated in Burnett street, opposite tho Mail ollico.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. (Til O LET, —Four and Five-roomed X House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tape opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JOKES. ttOR 6ALE at Dromoro—2oo Acres adjoining township.. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Tonus easy,—Apply to Edw.kd G. Wiuoht, Wiudermors. 4 030 r|lo DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND X OTHERS To let, a paddock containing about 38 acres at tho corner of Town Bolt east, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T. B. Lester. Offers will be received at my oliice up to noon on SATURDAY, May 15th. 5 095 T. BULLOCK. SjlOR SALE—Building Site, near tho Xj Wollon Factory, being Lot 43, fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance Ly instalments. T. BULLOCK.



Hop Bitters. I t R EM E MP * R Tll I IE YOU ARE SICK. If you sick, HOP PI F I EKS will surely aid N 'Uuc in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comporatively well, but feel 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 BITTERS. If you are costive or dyspeptic, or are suffering from any of the vuuneri.-us dis eases of stomach or bowels, it is youaown fan t if you remain ill, for Am. Co’s HOP BITTERS. are a sovereign remedy in all such c- m plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempt ing Death this moment, and turn tor a cure to American Co.’s HOP BITTERS. If you arc sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a‘‘Balm in Gilead” in the use of American Co’s HOP BITTERS, Ifl 'ou are a frequenter, or a residenlof a miasmatic district, barricade your sys tem against the scourge of—malarial, epidemic, bilious and intermittent fevers —by the use of American Co’s HOP BITTERS. Thai poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can.be made the picture of health by a few bottles of American Hop Bitters, costing butalrille. If yon hfve rough, pimply or sallow skin bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, American HOP BITTERS will give fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, - 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 YOU LET THEM SUFFER? dense, Purify and Enrich the Blood with AMERICAN HOP BITTERS, And you will have no sickness or sullcring o doclois’ bills to pay 45TSF.E IF TtilC NAME OF Dk, SoUI.E PI.OwN EVERY POTTLE, IF NOT IT ISCOIS UNTERFK



Parcels Express. \TEW ZJE ALAND EXPRESS JM COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Aahbnrton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at slight Increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel .or one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a hah under the railway tariff if received in time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch ; Bed ford Row, Dunedin ; 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on appllca lon to F. McFARLANg Aognl Now Zealand Express ’ Comp i Ashburton,



WE HAVIi FOll HALE—CHEAP DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE AI3O Howard's Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE >LZA, NBATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORNSACKS, L rgo else. v.rry thing of tho Heat Quality and make Aid at the Lowest Prices. Batson, Cox & Co. W r ANTED—Washing or work by the day. 3s per day. - Mrs Connolly, Burnett strain. m 12



STORAGE at Tinwald at lowoat current Ratos, apply, 4 053 FRIEDLANDER BROS. LOT 7, containing £ aero, opposite the Woollen Factory, Aa this Section was not Sold by Auction, on Saturday, offers will bo received for It up to Saturday next, May Bth. T. BULLOCK, J. Meech HAYING determined to RELINQUISH BUSINESS, la following up his late Auction sale with a CLEARANCE SACRIFICE of ALL GOODS AT AUCTION PRICES 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 forgot it ! Crockery, Ironmongery, Kitchen Requisites, and Genuine Furniture, -MUST ALL BE DISPOSED OF



QOLDLSTRIiAM 110 AD BOARD, PUBLIC NOTICE. Beach Road, Binds Rangltata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G. WRIFIGT, Chairman Coldstream Road Board, 5 G 93 NOTICE. 4 LL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. ROSS must bo PAID before the 15th Inst, and all claims should bo sent In by that date. Mr John Curtis will attend at Dr Robs’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1,188 G. 5 G«1 Have FOR SALE CHEAP WOOLPAOKS, full weights FENCING WIBJV Nob. 8 and 9, at loss than 1 LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10a 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. TY R O BONO PUBLICO Good people all, both great and small, again I come before you ; and while It’s true there’s little new, I hope I shall not boro you. Again, this time, I come In rhyme, and thus my theme pursuing, all may discern, and mark, and learn they should be up and doing. That is they should, for their own good (and mine, 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, these fine teas try ; you'll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice Is, all giving satlfaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for thoir 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 JVR 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 Ahsburton. os I r-t rs 1 P-aO 5-S gW •S S «JS cs w - ao ** <d ~ Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossetto, lace, 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



FOR SALE. Splendid Hearse Mourning Goaf Plumes Velvet Palls Horse Covers Etc. Etc. Cl E A PI In the meantime, FUNERALS will uunducled from L 5 upwards J MEECH EAST & .AMHUfiD STREETS. [A Oaud.] I\. M. Cutlibertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, 'muits—H A VEL 00 K STREET (lately occupied by Mr Branson). 287



Meetings. Ashburton county hunt CLUB Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 24th, 188 6. Prices ; Concert 3s, 2s, la ; Ball— Doable ticket ss, ladies 2s 6d 5 G 94 Public Notices BOROUGH COUNCIL, Notice isj hereby given that CAMERON and WJLLS STREET EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL .'TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, afvkk i>auk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, 1860. 4 631



John Totty Bops to Inform tho inhabitants of Ash burton and district that ho HAS TAKEN Thoao large and commodious Premises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES* Saddle Uoraes and Buggies always on Hire. 4 506 JOHN TOTTY. Baylis and Co. SAUNDERS’ BUILDINGS East Street. Great Clearing Sale on account of Stock Taking. In order to reduce our Stock of Groceries, Crockery, Glassware, Brush , ware, otc., to facilitate Stock Taking, wo ore now offering Greater Bargains in the above lines than any house In Town— for Cash : Candles—per box, at sd, ssd, and Cd per lb. Kerosene— from 7a 6d to 10a Cd. English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—ls 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli—lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from Us Cd per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s Cd ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased; Country Customers liberally dealt with. Y "AND CO., S’ era East Sire



rn E. KILWOimi, Architecture i , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontractor. Ollico:—Steam Bee tlive, Bash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Bead, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest S BIBURTON AND TIN WALD SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyatds Company is prepared to IN LARGE OR SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided froe of charge. possible rates 11 31 Dip Sheep GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



A. W. RANDALL HAS ON HIND A CHOICE STOCK OB' APPnS, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS, Prices very low. A LARGE QUANTITY OF BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. 2 269



ißumess Notices jpjtyyAf s c 238 COLOMBOS--' CHRISTCHURC .ID AC fpHE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Golds, Bronchitis, Influensa, and X all affections of the Ghost, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—la 6d and 2a 6d per bottle. Prepared by E. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for It. 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP AFTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID Is now universally admitted to be the best ever 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 sheep or domestic animals, and In its cleanliness, and absolute harmleasnesa to those concerned in Its use. Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soft, 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 lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are used. It 1s entirely without the ruinous 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 Jambs ; It wil also effectually euro 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 charter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY *. George Jameson, 3 317 , ASHBURTON,



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



Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE, i 084 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886, MESSRS HAYES & CO., Ashburton. Gentlemen, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred and fifty-seven pounds), has boon accepted. Wo forward you draft at sight for amount, less your de posit of 10 per cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for the Consignors in London. P.S. —The Goods will be shipped to morrow without fail. It will bo seen from the above that wo are the successful tenderers for a Stock value £2.757. The Goods were shipped to the order of a firm who are now Bankrupts. The New Zealand agents of theConsiguors in London were empowered to seize the shipment on their arrival and offer the same by tender, and our offer, as stated above, has been accepted 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, &e,, Ac.



Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7|d pet yard Heavy Homespuns, In all shades, 7£<J Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, Is 4£d A Splendid Lot Brochds, In all colours. 4|d Wincey, worth 10£d, now 6d per yard Checked Winceys, 6fd Melton Cloth, Is double width English Blankets, 7a lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9Jd Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10|d Good Grey Calico, yard wide,*2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2s 9d per dozen 80in White. Shootings, SOin White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2a lid



CLOTHING. Men's Twood Suits, 15a 6d Boys’ Knickor Suita, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s Cd Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, best goods. 14s Hoys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Twood Ulsters, IGs Gd Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7a 6d Men’s Dux Collars, Id box



MILLINERY. Underclothing and Baby-Linen Depart mouts. In all these Departments Groat Re ductions have been made. Ladies’ Dialers, Tweed 2s lid Ladies’ Corsets, Is 3d Ladies’ Black Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ Tweed Skirts, braided, 3a 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpels, Is fid Felt Carpets, 1£ yards wide, la lid China Mattings, white an I coloured 1 yard wide, 44d ' Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, (Ud Best Linoleum, 5a lOd, tuli 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, I yard wide 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d



THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It is almost unnecessary to mentloni as It Is well known our prices* are below any other honse In town ; that problem was solved by ns three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to salt the times. This Great Sate will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAYES & CO, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS A UNIVERSAL PRO* VIDE ARCADE.



Special Advertisements. FOR Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Asthma, Coryza, Influenza, Goa* sumption, etc. KAY’S Compound of Linseed, Anl* sotd, Senega, Squill, Tolu, etc, with Chlorodyne. KAY’S Compound, a demulcent ex* pectorant, for Coughs, Golds and Chest Complaints. KAY’S Compound, for Coughs and Colds, is equally serviceable for Horses and Cattle. RAY’S Tic Pills, a specific in Neu ralgia, Face Ache, etc. Contains Quinine, Iron, etc. COAQUUNB Cement for Broken Articles. Sold everywhere. Sole makers— KAY BROS., 101 Stockwrt, England



ORR & ALCORN’S Sale oi New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON'T GO TO THE WRggg.^



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Aie ddw landing Direct from the Mann facturera A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite Font* Inspection. 4 592 rpHE PROBLEM SOLVED- By the aid ot mathematical science, and by carefolly studying the human from in all Its varied phases of development, ire 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 pricejaa ready made goods so that everyone may en|oy the luxury of a Pebpxct 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 we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices; £ a d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai- I apol Suits .4 0 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, In proportion. As no margin is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prices will be exe cuted for GASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, 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 fS' Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL I! I Wo are now landing ex Hauroto, O. M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates. Ail kinds of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hardies, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO,, MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W, H. COLLINS,