showtrs ot asots CO ctctl here, but foi tunately for this place, the wind shifts round to S. W., and blew for a time will almost hurricane force, completely tnrnlui tho dense clouds before much damage tva done. When the grit began falling manj persona who had passed the night in feat and trembling thought they were to be overwhelmed, and then began a stam pede. Half dressed womm and children were to be seen flying for their ! ives along the Tauranga road to seek shelter In the Native schoolhouses. There a roe did not think themse ! ves even then sife, but continued their fl ; ght towards Oxford and Tauranga. The lake rose considerably and a gtoa r many springs burst up, which added to their tear cf being engulfed. Shortly after daylight Mr Eawin Robert •on started out towards Wairoa to en deavour to ascertain the position <1 matters there, and was shortly afterwards followed by Mr Marcheason. Wnen near Tikltspu Bush they met a number of fugi tive*, who gave a harrowing description. The two eldest Misses Hazard were brought In. It was then thought they were the only survivors of the late respected teacher’s family. Mrs Humphries and the servants from Mcßae’s Hotel were also brought in. The> reported that ail the buildings at Wairoa have been de molished, and in addition the Native achoolhouseand residence had been ignited by one of the bal s of fire which had hi eo flying about In all direc ions. Sever-1 families wished the coac’ ea to go away to Tanranga, but Mr Robertson thought that duty called him to go back on the Wairoa road, and if possible reach the scene of the disaster, so a* to render any assistance In his power. Accordingly be refused all offers to go in the opposite direction, and iu responce to his call for volunteer?, Mr Johnston, Government agent, and Mr Roche, railway surveyor, wAMnediately signified their willingness to and the trap started straight away as stated above. This evening we have had two or three heavy shocks, and we csnnot tell what more is in store The Government agent has received instructions from Wellington to do ail that is necessary to relieve cases of distress. artres wt 1 start in the

morning, under Mr Blyfha to clear the road for vehicles and resume the search for bodies \ tourist, wh" was stopping at Mr Mc'ae’s, ni<med Bainbridge, ia supposed to have been knocked down and cover dop by falling mud. Mr Blyth and others describe the scene as being most appalling, while the side of the mountain was a sheet of flime, but he says until the r>of fell they did not fully realise their awful peril I hear that Te Ngae farm is ruined for some month? to come. Ve y little damage has bet-n done at Tahete, abbrough I bear tha* some of the dust was carried as far as Tauranga, I trust the word is over As soon as possible efforts will be made to ascertain what effte s the eruption has had upon the "ernces. Two shocks were experienced in Maketu within iute-vals of ihiee hours last night It is feared a chaster has taken place at an . A telegraph lineman has gone to open up communication if possible With Opo’iki. The district round Maketu is enveloped in ashes, and there ia no feed for cat tie It is reported that the pink terrscrs are safe, but the white terrace is said to be g--ne.

Safety of a Christchurch Tourist.

Five tourists returned to day to Auck land from K term Amongst them is Mr Holland, merchant of Christchurch.

Fresh outbre ik at Tikitere. Wellington, Juue 11, midnight

A telegram was received by the Govern ment this evening respecting the volcanic disturbance. It is stated that the whole of Tikitere has buret out into fire Tikl tere is sitnited about nine miles north east of Ko otua, and four or five miles from Te iSgse It t» opposite Ohinemutn ou the other side of the lake. The locality always has bounded in huge mud holes and boiling springs. Nothing further has been received so far.

One Hundred Persons Missing. Rotouua, Juno 12. Tekipia and the Hapa who Uvad at To Wairoa are safe. There were ooly nine persons killcdtln re and six Europeans but it is supposed the greater part of the Tuhauraugi and Ngatirangutthi Hapu* are all lost The number of persons miss ing is one hundred. The bodies of Hazard and children hare be- n dug np corered by four feet of mud They are very much crashed. Some natives were dug np and a fellow who had been scatchiog hard for the last forty-eight hoars popped his head through mad this afternoon none the worse, Bart is safe Hainbridge has not been found. The other settlement is unapproachable. Tikitera oppoaite Ohinemutu on the other aide of laba Ro oraa has broken into violent eruption. It a mudhole not approachable for violent intermittent spouting and foul smells.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASH BUKTON—FRIDAY.

(Before Mr H. C. S. Baddeley, E.M.)

CIML CASES

The following is the conclusion of our report of yesterday’s proceedings:— This was the plaintiff’s case, and evidence was called for the defence.—F. Bozenberg, the defendant, said John Kinlay had been a tenant of his. On May 11 a half-year's rent, amounting to £lB 6s became due. Some few weeks before the rent became due

Kiulay saw witness with reference to payment, and made witness an offer which was not ac cepted. On May 10 witness went in company with the bailiff and Mr Ferriman to Spencer’s place- Witness did not go to the plough, but he saw the ploughman take the horses out and give them up. The last occasion on which witness saw Kinlay was on May B. By Mr Wilding : On the day the horses were

seized Spencer saw witness and asked for the horses. Witness told Spencer that if he could show authority that the horses were his witness would give them up. Had never heard a word against Spencer’s charac ter.—F. Ferriman gave evidence similar to that given by the bailiff.—R. Friedlander gave evidence.—This was all the evidence, and after counsel had addressed the Court, the Magistrate announced be would reserve bis decision.

CRICKET

THE AUSTRALIANS AT HOME.

[EEUTKK’s TELEI-ILSHS—COI’VUU.UT.J London', dune 10

The cricket match!Australians v. Cam bridge University Eleven commenced at Cambridge today. There was a good attendance. Rain fell during the day at intervals, and the wicket was heavy owing to recent wet weather. The Aus tralians went first to the wickets, and succeeded in putting together 146 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Glffen and Bruce ware the highest t carers, the latter playing a brilliant innings for 54 runs, during which he batted splendidly, and never ,ave a chance. The Cambridge fielding was excellent, some splendid catches being made. The bowling wa> dead on the wicket. The following an the detailed scores : Scott, bowled ... ... 9 Jones, Ibw ... o Giffen, caught 28 Jarvis caught, ... ... 14 Bonner, caught 18 Bruce, caught ... ... 54 Mclirai b, caught ... ... 2 Blackham, caught and bowled 7 Trimble, not out ... ... 8 Sundries 3 Total for d w ckete i4t>

SHIPWRECK.

ANOTHER CATASTROPHE AT TIMARU

| [BY TELEhEA VH.] Timaru, June 12. A* the »hlp Lyttelton, loaded vrith frozen meat, was being towed out of the harbor this morning at 8 o’clock she was wrecked. The Harbor Hoard tug is now m Dunedin undergoing an overhaul, and the Union Company's steamer Grafton, Captain Hill, was towing the Lyttelton to sea. Opinions vary as to the cause of the accident, bat it is generally behoved that the duke of the anchor went through the ship’s side, while others say that she struck on a wreck. She sank within ten mlnntes, and the Captain and crew were brought back to the breakwater in the steamer. The Lyttelton is resting on the bottom, the sea washing ever the decks. The tide is ebbing now (10.20 a.m.) and later it will bo seen if it Is possible to raise her.

Latbe The Lyttelton is lying a mile and a I quarter off the breakwater, nearly due | north. The depth of the water in tha> I olaca is 28ft at high tide, and at lo.v uJe It will bo six or seven feet less. Jt is impossible to learn exactly what was the ciase of the disaster, so many theories having been put forward concerning it. What appears to be the moat feasible of ibese is that the hawser got foul of the screw or the Grafton, rendering the steamer powerless The captain of the Lyttelton finding his vessel drifting on j the rocks dropped his anchor, and wnen the tug got to work again the ship was towed over her anchor, the fluke of which tore a hole in her bottom thna letting in the water. On-lookers say that when they saw her settling dAwn a dense volume of steam was issuing flora the funnel of the refrigerating machine, showing that the engines were being flooded. This continued for about half an hoar and thm she wai submerged up to her decks. Some of the wharf hands declare that when the Lytteitou was hanled off the breakwater they noiiced that she struck something, and the surmise Is that the anchor m being drawn np bumped against jhe side and made a hole. This is pos iblo but not so likely to be the real cause the accident as the older theory man ned above. A salvage crew has been t on board to dismantle the vessel, but i chancts of saving her from btcoming total wreck are very rename. The atuer is now flue, but should a sea ing up the Lyttelton will soon break Under the most favourable circum nces the only means of saving h-r aid be by pumping the water out by ana c f ettam pumps. Who is to blame the disaster it woul 1 be pp-rnature n> > a present, but it is a tact that, ihe essei was fully s mile oui of the 1 ur-io for vessels to go when being j wed out of this harbor, as laid | down by the regulations. It w.is re ported tliat the Lyttelton had struck the wre>;k of Duke of Sutherland bat she was well to the windward of the buoy mark ing that spot. The vessel has been ready for sea the last three days, but owlog to the absence of the Titan the Habor Board’s tug, and to there not being any steamer in port, her departure was delayed till this morning. The insurances of the local shippers are as follows;—booth Canterbury Kefrigerating Co , £3OOO ; Miles Archer and 00., £2500; Loan and Mercantile Agency, £I2CO ; Canter bury Farmers’ Association, £2OO. Her total cargo is valued at £23,000, of which about £10,(00 was shipped at Timaru, Lloyd’s agent has telegraphed for the Marine Surveyor from Christchurch, but he cannot arrive here till this evening

HOME RULE QUESTION.

The Dissolution

[RKOTCr’s TELEGRAMS —COrTRIOHT.]

London, June 10. In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone announced that the busi ness which required immediate attention would be wound up as soon as possible, and that he hoped the dissolution of Parliament would be possible by the 39th of June.

Fatal Biots. Losii iy. June 10. Seven more deaths have taken place at Belfast from wounds received in recent riots. The police were again attacked on Tuesday afternoon. The disturbance assumed such a serious phase that the military were called out to disperse the crowd.

London, June 11. The disturbances at Belfast still con

tinue. At midnight the rioters were reported to be menacing the police bar racks. The military were again called into requisition, and had to charge with fixed bayonet sbeforc the crowd could be dispei sed.

The Chief Secretay. Mr John Morley, Chief Secretary for .reland, has arrived in Dublin,

Mr Parnell

In the House of Lords yesterday the Earl of Carnarvon, on being questioned, admitted that while Lord Lieutenant of

Ireland, in July, ISBS, he had an inter view with Mr Parnell, but denied that upon that occasion he had entered

any compact, or had made any o the behalf of Government, for the e;

shment of an Irish Parliament,

THE ASHBUKTON BDARDIAJN, SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 1886



COkN EXCHANGE



The following is the Corn Exchange repoS for the week ending Friday, June 11th ;—AH though advices are to hand of shipments fIH wheat from California to Sydney, wbesH locally continues to harden. Prime Tuscarfl at Is, has shippers, local millers and specuH lators in seed parcels all eager to do busicesH where the parcel is choice and storage rates reasonable. Hard wheats are also wanted foal mixing at 3s lOd to Is, and are rather scarce. Hunter’s is more largely held, but commands good attention at 3a 9d to 3a lOd; slightly shrivelled and clean broken parcels are about 2d to od below above rates. Cbickenwbeat is scarce at 2s lid to 3j 2d. Consumers have bad to be satisfied to a great extent with seconds barley, which has accordingly eased the demands. Oats are coming to band but slowly, and last week’s prices are fully main tained. Milling are scarce, and 2s 3d would be willingly given for bright heavy samples. Short feed are in request for shipping at 2s 2d to 2s 2Ad. Danish and Tartars are prin cipally dependent on local consumption for an outlet at la lid to 2s Id, according to quality. Barley prime malting, has a slightly bettor tone and parcels can be placed at 3s Id to 3s 3d. Second quality, however, is hard to quit at over 2s lOd. Feeding lines are saleable at 2s 3d to 2s Id. Blue peas (true to name) are enquired for at 3s lOd to Is, but mixed split lots are bard to place over 3s Gd to 3s 7d. Feed kinds are moving off at 2s lid to os, and beans are worth 3s, with few offering. Ryegrass and cocksfoot still remain inactive at last quotations. Potatoes are very quiet; large quantities are known to have perished, and present prices are beyond shippers' limits, consequently what business there is doing is for local requirements. For such 53b has been given at country stations, sacks extra. Kidneys have a passing enqniry for seed at 3s Id. Dairy produce Is without alteration in last week’s values. The above quotations are for delivery f.o.b. Lyttelton, excepting for potatoes.



THE MARKETS,



Syonkt, Jt ne 11. New Zealand wheat, 4s 3d per bushel New Zealandjoats, 3s 6d ; maize, per Sfilbs, 3s 6d; Sugar Corapanjrs No. 1, jC'JS per Ion; pollard, is fid per bushel; potatoes,6ss per ten.



renders. K.VDE>!kS are invited for building a four-roomed cottage. Piaoa and specifications c m be seen on application to the undersigned, to whom tenders are to be sent not later than 5 p. m, on SATURDAY, Ifllh inat , the lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. 6 133 R. BIRD.



ffTENDERS are required by Ju’y Ist for METALLING about 80 chains of road. For particulars apply to 0, J. HARPER, Chairman Rangitata Road Board. 6 107 TENDERS are invited for Carting and j Spreading about 450 yards of shingle and gravel. For particulars apply to the undersigned, who will receive tenders not j later than 17th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, W. P. SOMERVILLE, 6 111 Lyatt, Westorfield. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD.



i LENDERS are invited by the Board of Governors of the Ashburton High School for the loaso of Reserve No. 1120, near Mr Joseph Hunt’s farm, containing 136 acres, more or leas. The Reserve is divided into four blocks, and will be let for a period of 14 years. Tenders f>r the whole or for separate blocks will be received at the Ashburton County Conncii office, where conditions of lease may be seen, up to 4 p.m, of TUESDAY, June 22nd proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, I Secretary. ASHBURTON' BOkOUGH COUNCIL. | TENDERS are invited for laying I ASPHALT PAYING on FOOT PATHS. Specifications may be seen at our office, Moore street, lenders, with n guarantee deposit of £3 enclosed, to be delivered to tlio Town Clerk before 4 o’clock in the afternoon of MONDAY NEXT, the 14th inst. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. Borough Engineers’ Office, 'shhurton, Juno Bth, 1880.



Meetings. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. fIIHR Half-Yearly General Meeting of L the Members of the Club will be [ held at the Club’s Room on SATURDAY, June 12, at 8 p w. Business Presentation of Annual Rtlanco Sneet, KLctlon of Officers, and general. S. LAUNDERS, 6 109 Secretary, g T STE Pil E N ’ S SCaOOLBOOM'. WEDNESDAY JUNE 10. j Cantata—“ The Flower Ouoen,” by the pupils of the v I ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL, j



Admission, He. Children, liah'-prico. »> 11'* " 00R AIM FIRESIDE!’' His woe bit ingle, blinkin'bonnily, Hia clean hearthstane, his thrifty wilie’s smile, The lispin’ infant, prattlin’ on hia knee, Does a’ his weary carkin’ cares beguile. An’ maka him quite forget his labor an’ his toil.— Bcbss’ ('•>'(' f\< SifnrJin/ Right. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. rpHE Members of the Society, with thoir -*• wives, families, ami sweethearts, are invited to attend an “ Ingle-eido 1 ' Meeting on FRIDAY NEXT, ISth JUNE, At half-past 7, in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL.



Admission by production of membership tickets, to bo obtained from the Directors of tlie districts, or from tho Secretary. C lib J. C. DUNCAN. Public Notices. FOUND —A Fur Mull. Owner can have same by applying to this office, and paying expenses. 0 lid FOUND —A Waterproof Overcoat, in West street. Owner can have same by applying to Joux Hiti ronn, Havelock street, and paying expenses. 0 120 THE Friends of Mr Benjamin Morris are respectfully informed that the Funeral of bis late beloved Daughter, Laura May, will move from his residence, Triangle, Wakanui road, at 2 o'clock on SUNDAY", the Kith inst., for the Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BROS.. ti 117 Undertakers. RANGITaTA ROAD DISTRICT.



Auctions. CHEHTSEY MONTHLY SALE. MONDAY, 14th JUNE, 1886. > THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY Will oiler as above— -280 FAT CROSSBRED SHEEP. Alsoou account of a Clieutr— -700 2-TOOTH CROSSBREDS, mixed SCXOS j 11. H.. BEORETAN, Aqpnl. E. G. BTAVELEY, 6 125 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JUNE 19.



TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. TOWN SECTIONS 065, 666, AND 683 FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Freeholder to BELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade on SATURDAY, 19th JUNE, T.S. 665 (comer), having a frontage of 66ft on Havelock street and 133 ft on Park street TS, 666, adjoining corner, having a frontage of 66ft on Cameron I street and 133 ft on Park street T.S, 583, with a frontage of 66ft on Wills street, not far from the Domain, Good site for a house. These sections are centrally situated, and in course of time ought materially to increase in value. Terms of payment liberal—declared at tale.



Sale at 12.43. T. BULLOCK, G 12J A uctioneer. Clearing Sale “ WHENUAPAI," NEAR METHVKN. Messrs matson, oox. & co have received instructions from Q. Coward, Esq., who is leaving the dis trict, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the Farm, on WEDNESDAY, i 6th JUNE, 1886,



"VTOTIOE is given that ail Goreo or J3I Broom growing on the public reads must be Cleared from same within three months. 0. J. HARPER, Chairman. June Btb, 1886. 6 lOe NOTICE OE \PPLIOAT FOi PUBLICAN 8 LICENBE. T EDWIN DELIVER, of Hinds, do -*-) hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the adjourned Liceus ng Meeting to be held at the R.M. Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 7th day of July, 1880, apply for a certificate nuthoris ng the issue of a publican’s license for a bouse situated at the Hinds, and known as the “Ilindhopo Hotel,” containing 16 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the 1-th day of June, 1886. 6 130 EDWIN DELIVER.



The whole of the LIVE and dead stock. As follows, viz . 600 Merino Ewes, in lamb 100 4-tooth Crossbred Ewes, do 450 Crossbred Lambs 100 4-tooth Wethers, fat 2 Draught Horses 12 Hacks and Light Harness Horse# 22 year-olds, by “ Tam O’Shantor, out of “ Peer” mare 0 Good Dairy Cows, 10 head yonng Cattle 8 Breeding Sows, in pig 60 Hurdles, Mowing Machine, D. and B.F. Ploughs Dogcart, Dray, Roller, McCormick Reaper and Binder Blacksmith's Forge, Anvil, and Tool# Harness, Dray, and Plough; Car penter’s Tools, Tarpaulin 2 Sets Tandem Leading Harness 2 English Saddles and Bridles fgood) 20 Tons splendid Hay, and a large lot of Sundries Also, FURNITURE, &c., Ac. Sale at 12 o’clock. Luncheon provided. 2 MATSON, COX & CO.



PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTER BURY. SMALL GRAZING RUNS ror. LEASE BY PUBLIC AUCTION, Under Purt VII, Land Act, 1885, NOTICE is hereby given that the LEASES for a Term of Twenty one Yearn of the SMALL GRAZING RUNS enumerated -will bo OFFERED BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the LAND OFFICE, CHRISTCHURCH, On WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30rn, 188(5, At 12 o’clock noon. Annual Rental. £ a. d. BO 11 8 110 3 10 22 6 8 'The land is well corcred with Native Grasses, a groat deal of it being limestone country, bat it is difficult of access, Sec tions 35101 and 35107 being at present only accessible to stock and horse traffic. The sections are well watered, and are close to the coast, the average altitude not exceeding 1000 ft, On the fall of the hammer the purchaser must pay to the Receiver of Land Revenue six months’ rent, together with a license fee of £1 Is, and hand to the Commissioner for Crown Lands the de claration proscribed by the Act, duly signed before a Justice of the Peace.



Plans may bo seen, and fall particulars as to the terms and conditions of the lease and renewals of the same, may be obtained at the Crown Lands Olfico, Christchurch. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 20tb, 1886. 1 Note.— The Waste Lands Board will iprobably decide, in accordance with the policitor-Qcucral’s opinion, not to relax fender section 20-1 of the Land Act, 1885, the residence conditions in favor of the holders «f Pastoral Deferred Payments Land, who will therefore not be eligible to bid at the auction. G 124



A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Hones, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE— D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray TJ l ’. Plough, by Reid and Gray Ohaffcntter Three-leaf Harrows Drays 1 new Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly new Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. ALFRED R A PRISON. Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK or FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your Inspection, “•» .♦593 r



[A Oabd,] R. M. Cuthbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. H AVBLOOK S.TREET (lately oconpled by Mr Bremen). 287 BOROUGH CO DJSOIL. Notice Is hereby given that WILLS PETER and COX STS EAST will be doted at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until farther notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the Sontb East Belt, aptbb pabk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions Incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineer?. April 27th, 1886. i 681



(Business Notices fjji E PBLIO TIU7ST '-FEIOa oF NEW ZEALAND ITS OBJECTS, 1. Tho Administration •<£ Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wills of persons who may appoint the Public Trustee their executor, and thus avoid the necessity which o herwiae would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by /•uch positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of ''•hr'ey Trusts, including '*-Tarri.-»gc Settle menta and evety kind of fund, the trusts oi wh<<-h are definitely sat forth in the deed creating the Trust. IT - %uv. . 1. The Public Trnttee in his corporate cytcuy never dies, never leaves the country, and never bee ones incapacitated ; thus, by his appoint-nem, th > expense o* jresh appointments of Trustees consequent on death, change of abode, or mental or bodily infirmity, is altogether avoided. 2, All proposed Investments are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of all securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trosta placed (a the office.



ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be by the following figores;— 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with exiting regulations and all information may be obtainer from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 6, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Ohriatehawh. OOMPULSORY CLEARING SALE UF Wl'.T] Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots A. C. PRICHARD GSTMUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY



The whole of his New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainty ami dispatch 1 ordinary trade profits will be dispensed with during the Sale, To tes the truth of this assertion, a thorough inspect on of his New Goods is invited. Note well his prjees before purchasing elsewhere, and read carefully the following list Good Costume Cloths, reduced from jjds i Heavy Flax Sheeting, 4lz<l, reduced from Superior Costume Cloth-:, Sj-jd,reduced from ig (Large Woollen Plaid Shaw's, 3s 6d, reduced Good llomespnn, reduced from 11 ;-zd I from 6s gd Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from Heavy blue Serge, reduced from Is 3d is 1 id CLOTHING. Heavy Grey blankets, 5s ltd per pair, ic- (Men’s Tweed Suits, from 223 6d, wonderfully duced from Ss nd Heavy White Blankets, 73 6d per pair, re duced from ns 6d Ladies’ Ulfters, 3s nd, former price 6s I id Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Ercnch Merinos, is I id, former price 2s gd Large While Quilts, 3s nd former price 5s 6d Scotch Fingering Yarn, is I id, former price 2s gd Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from is 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, is gd, reduced from as nd Unbleached Swanskin, 7'•£<!, reduced from Is Best quantity (Colored Moles, 6s gd, worth Linen Table Damask, reduced from is 2d 8s 6' Flax Shirting. 3 reduced from 6d I Men’s T«"d Good White Flannel, S/id, former price 11 lad j Men' Ladies’Trimmed Hats, 2s I id, former price Me ’ 5s fid j i Ladies' Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 , former price j TRJ los fid I A S7.ee flgt Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre Oi: fly 25 3d, former price, 3s nd Men’s I affif Ladies' Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, woi former price 2s nd Men’s 11 cheap Men’s Trousers and vests from I2s6d, worth 20s Men's Heavy 1 weed Trousers, from 6s nd, former price, 10s 611 Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, Ss nd reduced from 12s fid Men’ Warm Overcoats, 17s fid, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, is Sd, grand valui Men’s Lambswool Sox, S}£d per pair, formei price, is Men’s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from 5s 6d W is 63, wonderfully cheap 3s 6-3, former price $s fid ohirts, 3s fid, reduced from BOOTS, unent of Men’s, Women’s and 1 doots at fabulously Low Prices • gged Watertights, 12s nd, id diooters, gs J, worth 12s fid THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET. Important Notice. JUST RECEIVED AN PB ,lj JEN ED UP, A MANUFACTURERS STOCK OP LADIES’ HATS, at li Bd. Beaver Hats Plush Hats Silk Hats Satin Hats ALL NEW GOODS, IN ALL SHAPES AND COLORS, ORDINARY PRICE, 6a to 12a 6d, NOW SOLD AT 1b fid, Is lid, 2a fid, and 3b fid. ANDREW ORR



H K PREMIER COLONIAL OOMPA N ■i ? v &'• ANCH, ms |-*MS m C»r S 3 m vS7 ss Capital t J.oo n FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AOWNT ASHBURTO' T ATIONKRY, ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO KS, The Undersigned nss a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Envelopes and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites. Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and|«ltb despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Radge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; greatest speed combined with least possible danger. h. m “Tones, BAST STREET. ASHBURTON. 12 g ■D(HUY>« me TO MEET THETIMES. ANJENGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T C H With Good Steel ALBERT for hS IVVarkantxd R. MURRAY, Fast Street. BBGS to McauDOj that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches and jewdlcgy drreoft from London, and tnow offering Strong English Silver Levet ® o spped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15s, exceptionally * g cod value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every di script ion, and at prices tr suit all comers. In jet goods and in every olaaeof go) .6 and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns j ** very moderate prioee. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs exe oated with neatness and despatch at the lowest current rates, ROBERT MUR RAYI EAST F TWEET, ASHBUBTOVf



To Let and For Sale. KIMBERLEY GOLDFIELDS. L'OR SALE—Good Sound Potatoes in I large or small quantity s. Also, a large quantity of Sound Onions. •I. CANNING, FRUITERER AND CONFECTIONER. East street, Ashburton. G 114 I TO LET, THE COMMODIOUS PREMISES sit., * ated corner East and Moore stree , lately occupied by the undersigned - Drapery, Millinery and Clothing Depart ments. Occupation can be given on Ist July. FRIEDLANDER BROS., 6 U 5 Ashburton.



THE SIX-BOOMED HOUSE, at pre sent occupied by Mr Qeo, St. Hill (who is leaving for Kimberley) with largo detached laundry with good copper. Good orchard, stables, coach bouse, hay and corn honse, cart shed. There is a building on the property which can be used as a store, together with three quarter acre, well grassed; also, half-acre well fenced and in grass. Terms ex ceedingly reasonable The above pro perty can be leased for one or two years. Apply



GEORGE JAMESON, 6 102 Merchant. PUBLIC NOTICE. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. ANTED Known—All Rates will fV now bo SUED FOR. 0. JEPHSON, Clerk. * 68 Box 37, P.O. Ashburton,



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



McC allum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, Aun FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, ANP 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 jJEW* Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hauroto, G M. Tocker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will he sold at lowest rates.



Wheat. Wheat. 20,000 Sigil 20,000 |JJAVING large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF !,00J S '.OKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For immediate delivery. Highest price gitebJ FRIEBLANDER BROS. Thos. Bulloch.



j'O LET—Commodious Onto Store bt 1 West street. T. BULLOCK. <llO LET—4-K.oomed House at Tlowald Genially situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK. jiloit "■ * LE~ a large-sized UHAFF* I? COTTAR, suitable for steam or ’■'■•■iv-a-power. T. nULLOCK. j'U L : ’.T—4 hoodd j House facing Mo rj Kn&d, not far from the Pres* >yieriau Manse--Apply to T. BULLOCK. i_j O li t> Ai. L—McCormick’s 'xwice L 1 Binder. T. BULLOCK. Cli aaLE 2 Sections at



T, BULLOCK.



TO Lit T—hive roomed House,centerelly situated in Barnett street, opposite the Mail office,— Apply to T. BULLOCK. mO LET—Alienton House, JL nine rooms. Also, stable, eta, and abou 10 acres land, situated near the racecourse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the r addock corner of East Belt, part of iVira ole Lean’s laud, lately occupied by T, B Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. T| tO LET, at a low rental, I facing Graham’s road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Possession after June 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK.



L" : ; -*\ rr —Building Site, near the J '•"olien Factory, b°ing Lot 43 frotring the Alford Forest Road, contain* 1 acre 20 perches. Only £5 cash rnlined ; balance by instalments. T. BOLLOCK. SALK—T.S. 197 and part 1£ (adjoining Mr J. Ward’s) eight zoomed house and etc prepared to accept a very lor this eligible propertj'. T. at IAM authorised to Sell Town _ 447, Barnett street, with Oottage thereon, being two sec‘ions from the old Borough Council Chambers, for the snni of Ll5O ; L 125 can remain on Mortgage, at 8 pet cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. Town Sections



FOR SALK. 711, V; akacai road and Wills street 708, Wills street 089, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 843, corner Cas? and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kertnode i 48, Kermode street 248 do 349 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker i 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 59 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, w.th 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with bnii 1009 do dc 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker street* 808, Cox street, with building 313, Aitken street 314 do 535, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelocx streets 691, Cameron street 693 do 723, Wills street. 724 do 1777, corner Sox and William streets 778, adjoining 635, Peter street, with Building 791, Cox street 006, Peter street 007 do ' 548, Cox street, with buildings 310, corner Havelock street 311, adjoining 1305, Burnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Burnett street, with buildings 41S, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, corner Wills and Casa streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street ilOl3 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 527, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK.



All kinds of Builders' Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, j etc, always in stock. i Inspection invited. McCALLUM & CO., I MEHOH> NTS & IMPORTERS. wH. COLLINS, | 54* P** - mager i rp HE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefally 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 I prices, problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at the,same price,as ready made goods so that everyone may enjoy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing Sim’, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in our usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai apoi Suits 10 0 Fancy Coatings, Broadcloths, etc, in proportion. Aa no margin Is allowed for risk of kind, orders at these prises will be ex a euted for CASH ONLY. Several large ehipmenta of Autnmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND OLOU3IBRB ASHBURTON.



I > KYIS ED LIST of PROPERTIES Si' For Sale and to Let, eta SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital cite tor a private residence Lota 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakannl road, good site for a house Lots 62 63, corner of Wakannl road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing 4-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together wlt% ‘ honaa, Allenton, near the WooUsq Factory TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed faonse thereon Lota 356, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith's shop, together W dwelling-house, in Peter street Shop and boarding-house in Triangle Shop and dwelling In Moore street 12s fid per week—commodious oardtav house In let at the above rental a: oeiZaneoub j FOR SALIC, - Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Seood-hand Drays Thomas BollocK,, JdROATOf, ASHBUBTOH^ISii