RTTBB BOAD. The Chairman's action with regard the main River Road waa approved of. GOVERNMENT GRANTS It was resolved that the Board era pi < the same measures as hitherto to obi a Tillage Settlement refund grants. CORRESPONDENCE. Correspondence was read from (I) hi + D. Murphy, asking for an extension i time on his contract: Granted.—(. From the agent of the Christchurch Pre. Company, applying for a share of ih Board’s advertisements: The Clerk wa directed to take the instructions of tb Board each month as to what paper should receive advertisements.—(3) Frcr Messis Holmes and Longhrey, referrlr; to action against the Ellesmere Boat Board: The Chairman stated that b< h. d taken action, and the same wai approved of.—(4; From Mr E. Whit« (Island), protesting against rates being charged on reserves, and enclosing cheque for what he considered himself liable ; Resolved, “ That a fortnight’s notice be given to all who have not paid their rates that they will be sued.”—(s) From Mr F. Wilson, offering 9s per 100 for small gum stakes: Offer accepted.— The Clerk was instructed to write to the Commissioner of thrown Lands aud state that some one was catting trees from a plantation near the sea.—(6) From the Returning Officer, stating result of elec tion. (7) fc'rom Government, enclosing cheque for rates on reserves.—(B) From the Chief fcurveyor, referring to plan showing roads formed and otherwise. UAINTSNANCE Mr Tncker moved, “ That tenders be Invited for the repair and maintenance of all roads and streets in the district, and all portions of boundary roads under the control ot the Board for one year— in two contracts, one contract to include the Great South Road and all roads north-west of the same, and the other to include all roads south-east ot the Great I South Road:” Seconded iby Mr Mulli gan: Consideration deferred till next meeting. OP VICE. * Mr Tucker moved, That tenders be I called for the clerics 1 and overseerlog work for one year, tenders to be la by I Jane 3 ; and that Mr Coster and the I mover draw up a schedule of dmies for I the work.” Seoonned by Mr Mulligan, I and carried. { TENDERS. I Tenders were opened for the re- I formation of about four miles of Kyle I Road, and that of T. Cronin accepted : I Toasi.eking 6i per chain ; lofoimng, I 2» 10J per chain; and metalling, Is 3d I per yard. I EVXE ROAD. I It waa resolved that the Chairman and I Mr Tucker be empowered to accept I tenders for the removal of culverts on j the Kyle Road and the formation of open I crossings. I PAYMENTS. I Accounts, amounting to LB4 IBj, were ] passed for payment, aad the Board | adjourned. I

Labor Riots.

Continue to Extend. Further Bloodshed. [-.«OT(:n'» TKMEOHtMX > .OP V KIOHI. 1 (Received May 7, noon,) New York, May 6 The labor riots eontinue to spread through the country, the latest outbreak havingloccurred at Milwaukee, Wiscon sin, where a large number of man assembled and proceeded to threaten life and destroy property until the State militia was called out. A col lision took place between the troops and the rioters. The militia then fired upon the crowd, killing and wounding a large number of persons.

Cholera.

Be-appearance in Italy. [REUTERS TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ] (Received May 7. noon.) Rome, May 6 Cholera has made its appearance in Northern Italy, several cases having occurred at Venice and Vicenza.

Bank Rate.

Money Dearer. (eBDTEKS, TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT ) (Received Mey 7, noon.) London, May 7. The Directors of the Bank of Eng land have raised the bank rate from 2)4 to 3 per cent.

Bank Dividend.

■ ♦ A Bare Surplus. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS—COPYRIGHT.) (Received May 7. noon.) London, May 6 The Directors of the London Char tered Bank o! Australia recommend the declaration of a dividend for the half year at the rate of six per cent per annum, and carry forward and place to reserve LSooo.

The Budget Proposals.

Opposition. [Reuiee’s telegrams—copyright] ( Received May 7,1.30 p.m.) Stowjky, To-day. In the Legislative Assembly last night Sir Henry Parkes moved the Budget proposals of the Government, do not meet with the approval ol iJpi House.

Judge Molesworth.

Improved Health. (REUTER’S TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGHT.) (Received May 6, 1 30 p m.) Melbourne, To-day. The latest accounts of the health c Judge Molesworth state that he is itr proving satisfactorily.

STPREME COURT.

[bt telegraph] Blenheim, To day. In the Supreme Court Patrick O’Sul livan was acquitted on a charge of unlawfully wounding. The divorce case Harry Dereen v Elizabeth Dereen, and Charles Dimante, junior, 00-resposdent, the parties being Wakamarina people, occupied the Court a long time. TJie petitioner prays for a divorce on the ground of the wife’s adultery, having himself caught the respondent and co-respondent sleeping together. He gave Dimante a thrashing with a life preserver, and turned his wife out of doors. There are two children, issue of the marriage, the eldest being 8 years old. The respondent denied the charge, and called evidence to show # petitioner himself had been guilty of adultery with several women. She also gave evidence as to neglect and 111-treat ment on the part of petitioner. Co respondent denied the charge against him. Tfie evidence wag very contradictory Mr Justice Richmond reserved judgment

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB ADIUMN MEETING, To-day. HURDLE RACK. Borderman, list 3ib (Mazengarbe) ... 1 Irish King. 10st 61b (Lyford) 2 Secretary, Hat (Mitchell) 3 Faugh-a-Ballagh, lit, aud Trapper, 10at 71b, also ran Won easily by five lengths. I 8 0 J.C HANDICAP Tit Bit, 7st 12 b (Stratford) 1 Captain Webster, 9r (Sharp) ... ... 2 A thol Daisy, 7st 61b (White) 3 Hermitage, Bst 21b, also ran. Splendid race. PONY RACE. Nellie 1 Impulse ... ... ... 2 Wee Lata ... 3 SELLING RA" E. Miaa Lyle, Sat 12lb (Owner) 1 Gaiters, Bat 7 1 b (Sharp) 2 Weeßoddie, 9at (Strafford) 3

TELEGRAMS.

JPKB AHNOOfATION.] Fiblding, To-day. Yesterday afternoon a deaf mate named Brooker, while walking between the rails at Tamonui branch station, was knocked down by a timber laden truck. His legs were broken and his skull fractured. He died instantaneously. Death. Wellington, To-day. Mr Robert Barrett, a well known printer and stationer, died rather suddenly at 11.30 last night Shipping. Ship Oamaru (Oabptaui Maxwell) arrive d from London this .uorni s The Colonial Exhibition. The following telegram has been received by Government from Sir P. 0 Owen : —London, May 4.—The Prince of Wales this day officially inspected N.Z. section, and was received by .-ir F. D Bell, Dr Haast, and Mr Buller, and examined with much interest, and in detail, the various sections of the Exhibition. He exyressed his great satisfaction at the hearty co operation of the Government of New Zealand and the completeness of the arrangements. The New Militia, Married men beyond 40 will be exempt from service in the militia nnder the new Act The third class will inclnde married men between 30 and 40, and single men from 40 to 40 to 55, and not as previoniljf telegraphed

Wimbledon.

Victorian Representatives. [Rkdter’s TBLEORAMS—COPYR’ohtJ (Received M»y 7, 1 30 p.m. Melbourne, To-day. The rifle team which represents Victoria at Wimbledon, leaves on May 24th.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1886.



Public Notice STORAGE at Tinwald at Rates, apply, i 653 FRIKDLANE £i-j REWARD—Strayed more, Bay Thorou black points. Had on stab :over and leather halter. If returned to Winchmi Bank, above reward will be LOT 7, containing J acre W oollen Factory. As this Section was not Sc on Saturday, offers will be up to Saturday next, May I T. BDI QOLDLSTRtAM iILM PUBLIC NOTI Beach Road, Hinds UNSAFE until damage b REPAIRED. E. G. WRII Chairman Coldstream I 5 693 N' OTIOE OF APPLIO A PUBLICAN’S L I, HARRY CHILDS, Publican, do hereby give desire to obtain, and will Licensing meeting to be hi Rakaia, on the third day c apply for a certificate m issue of a Publican’s Licene situate at Cbertsey, known sey Hotel, containing eigl exclusive of those required the family. Dated the fifth day of It HARR’ Wilding, Lewis & Cayoili So icitors fur applicant Notice of applio A PUBLICAN’S Ll I, RICHARD JOHN A Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, c lotice that I desire to obti ;he next L’censing M' etin it Ashburton on the 3rd 1886, apply for a certifies he issue of a Publican’s bouse situate at Ashburt he K- ilway Refreshment saining one room, excb repaired for the use of the Dated the sth day of 1 R. J. E. G. Cbisp, Solicitor. OTIC (S OF APPLIC A PUBLICAN’S L N I, RICHARD JOHN Ashburton, Hotelkeepei, notice that I desire to obt the next Licensing Meet!



Skinny Men.—" Wells’J Health Renewe restores health and vigor, cures dyspepsia, !a debility. The* N.Z. Drug Co



Auctions. ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. Sale of Privileges Two o’clock. A I FRED HARRISON, instructed by the A,R. Club, will Sell by Public Auction, at his rooms, the following Privileges in connection with the Autumn Race Meeting of the Club : Lot No 1— Publicans’ Booth, No 1.



3- Oonfectionera Booth, 4 n >i 5 Right of Sports. No 1. No 2. Horae Yard?. Particulars may be obtained from the Secretary, Mr S. Saunders, or the Auctioneer. ALFRED HARRISON. 5 085 Auctioneer. TO RACING MEN, BREEDERS AND O i HERS. Ashburton Races- MAY 13 AND 14, 1886. I HAVE received instructions from various owners to Sell by Public Auction, at the Yards rf QUILL’S HOT EL, The f >lh wins;



Race Horses, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yearlings Foals, Hunters, Hacks and Harness Horses :



Meetings. JpARMERS’ LEAGUE A meeting of the members of the Ashburton Faamers’ League will be held at the Arcade Chambers on SA CUR'D AY NFXT, at 3 30 p.m. 5 G7l Ashburton county hunt CLUB Concert and Ball ODDFELLOWS’ HALL. MONDAY, MAY 2 4th, 18 8 C I Prices: Concert —3m, 2s, Is; Fall-- Double ticket ss. ladies 2s 6d 5 (T)4 Q DDFELLOW t' HA) L Loises ... Messrs Riguold and Allison Business Manager Mr R. A. Underwmd General Business Agent ... Mr Liddy EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION. I FoR TWO NIGHTS OMLY. The Latest Australian Success. THE RICKARDS-RAYNOR COMPANY. Proprietor & Managed—Mr H. Rickards. MR HARRY RICKARDS, The Inimitable Vocal Comedian. THE BROTHERS RAYNOR, World renowned Musical Comedians. Miss Kate Leete, Miss Nellie Wes son, Miss Ada Fcjnsen, Mr Henry Cramer, Mr Harry Phillips, Mr T. W. 0 Rhodes 'and Edgar Austin, the Light- a ning Cartoonist. a



WEDNESDAY, 12TII MAY. 1886, The original Farcical & Musical Absurdity, “BRIC-A-BRAC.” THURSDAY, 131 H MAY, 1886. “SPOON S.” 5 68 G Commence at 8 prompt. Admission— 4a, 2a GJ and la. THE BIG SHOW IS COMING. ST. LEOK’S Royal Palace Circus Proprietors Messrs Bt. Lkon. HIPPODROME & MENAGERIE OF WILD PERFORMING ANIMALS Will Exhibit in all its Enormous Entirety at ASHBU R T O N, ON M O N D A Y, lorn M A Y. POSTIVELY THE ONE NIGHT ONLY. A STOP NDODS AND MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATION OF THE WO R L IT'S WONDERS. 50 Unequalled Stud of PERFECTLY TRAINED HORSES & PONIES. t>U Magnificent Collection of LIVING WILD ANIMALS. 30 Mammoth Company of STAR ARTISTES—MALE 00 AND FEMALE. 00 The Greatest King Pageant on Earth. Remember the day Monday May 10. 5 680 JAMES MORGAN, Business Manager. Public Notices Twenty Years’ Practical Experience in London. CA. HARROW, Pianoforte Maker, , 186 Cashel street, Christchurch, will VISIT Ashburton the Second Week in May to tune, and Repair Piano fortes, American Organs, Harmoniums, etc . Orders received by T. F. Farley, Music Seller, Ashburton.—C.A.ll. holds First class Home and Colonial Testi monials. 5 6-10 BOROUGH COUNCIL Notice iaj hereby given that CAMERON STREET EAST will be closed at its junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways cf the South East Balt, affeu dark, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers, April 27th, 1886. 4 631



Princess Royal, by Cassive’aunus Miss Kins; Roseneath, by Leolinus—Lacenfeed Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Oasaivelannus —Roseneath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; took first prize at the Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for oest Thoroughbred colt or filly. Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all the requisites for a Racing S able The above are to he s >ld literary without reserve. Chesnut Mare Shepherdefa, in foal to Digby Grand Chesnut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black mare Bess, in faal to Hornby Chesnut Colt Foal, by Cheviot—Fusee Black Filly Foal, by Cheviot—Blood Royal Mare Brown Yearling Gelding, by Hornby— Bess Yearling Filly, by Python —Castaway Mare Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Blood Royal Mare Two-year-old Filly, by Python—Fusee Three year old Gelding, by Traitor— Sydney Mail Four year old Gelding “ Centurion,” by Tribune Bay Gelling “Jasper,” 7yrs, by Default Grey Gelding Sultan, by Dexter “ Archduke,” 3yrs. Bay Colt, by Kimj of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that ever trod the turf



In addition to the above are many other horses, particulars relating to which will appear in the Catalogue. For convenience of the residents In the district, Messrs Friedlander Brothers have kindle consented to receive any further entries that may be maoe. Sale to commence each day at 10.30 a m. FREDERICK COTTON, 5 689 Auctioneer. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, stock and state AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. * FOR SALE— For Sale —Double Furrow Plough by Ried and Gray, nearly new. For Sale—Light Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; very cheap For Sals—Cheese Press, bv J, and T. Young For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap of money to be made at Races, School Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap. LFhFP HAPRISOV To Let and For Sale. FOR SAL E—McCormick’s Twine • Binder. T. BOLLOCK. SALE 2 Sections at Methven. T. BULLOCK. mo LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr R. Bevan: Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—4-Roomed House at Tinwald Ceutally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Five-roomed House,centerally situated iij Barnett street, opposite the Mail office.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET. —Four a"d Five-roomed House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M. JONES. FOR SALE at Dromore— 200 Acres adjoining township* Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubbie, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Enw.ao G. Wright, Windermers. 4 630



rn E. KILWORTH, Architecture , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontraotor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanni Road, Ashburton. Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 jOI Tn JDA P er day to be made by per- JL 36 -fc sons of either sex, In own localities, at work for us. New ousiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capital not required. We will start you. Outfit worth £1 mailed free. The employment particularly adapted to the region In which this publication circulates. Boy and girls earn nearly as much as Fall particulars and instructions malle ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but ' write to us at once. Address Stinson iit TV Pc~Uand Milne. TTnitid States I Ashburton and tinwald sheep DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyatds Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE Ok SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. A. W. RANDALL HAS ON H4NI» A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS. Prices very loif. A LARGE QUANTITY or BLUE DERWENT POTATOES, 3 269



mO DAIRYMAN, DEALERS AND OTHERS To let, a paddock containing about 38 acres at the corner of Town Belt east, part of Mrs McLean’s block, and lately occupied by T, B. Lester. Offers will be received at my cilice up to noon on SATURDAY, May 15th. 6 695 T. BULLOCK. FOR t<ALE—Building Site, near the Wollen Factory, being Lot 43' fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments * T- £(714*00



Buiincrj'i Notices. 2 3 8 COLOMBO &- r -I i I 1 | CHRISTCHURCH lunKiaiUHlWrH! Li Jill Ew‘f .luAt y;:- THE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza and all affections of the Cheat, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price—la Gd and 2a Gd per bottle. Prepared by B. 0. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIF A FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now OL 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 and in its cleanliness, and absolute hsrmlessness to those concerned in Its Being of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, whicu it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of theyolk—ita natural nourish meet—or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prpa rations are used. It is 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 lambs ; it wil also effectually cure foot-rot, and AS A SPECIFIC FOR SCAB IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO EaIL. To those who dip in full fleece, this fluid will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting chare -ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter.



ON SALE IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 A R H B U R T O N,



DR. TREVOR begs to inform his Patients that, penning the building of his new House, he will reside at Mb Yapp’s Moore street, corner of E. Belt. Messages can be left at Mr Neate's, Chemist, where he will attend Da ey from 12 noon to 1 p tn, 2 290 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 Ross’ residence on TUESDAY and SATURDAY in each week. Ashburton, May 1, 1880. 5_6«1 yyE have for sale cheap WOOLPACKS, full weights FENCING WIRE Nos. 8 and 9, at loss than LINSEED, colonial BARBED WIRE, from L 27 10s to LB? 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 I come before you ; and while it’s true there’s little new, I hope 1 shall not bore 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 gocd (and mine, I 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 satifaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to serve them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices Wholesale and Retail Agent NELSON, MO*TE, & 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 Ahsbukton. O ia 1 ” fe a ® n. rt fl *2XO I g CO ° J 5 O ri » 2 -g G 5X| b "£ S- Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, fiossette, 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



CENTRAL HOTEL JW. McRAE 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 Baggies to let on hire at prices to meet the times, For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet a'l trains.



Potatoes. I HAVE GOOD EATING POTATOES FOR SALE. 4 584 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAY. S & CO., Ashburton. Gentl men, — Ycur 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 p« r cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for the Consignors in London P. S.—The Goods will be shipped to moirow without fail. It will be seen from the above that we 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 the Consignors 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 Beat Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hoi aery, Gloves, &C., &C. Heavy Dress Tweeda, 7£d per yard Heavy Homespuns, in all shades, 7si Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, Is 4|d A Splendid Lot Broche's, in all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth now 6i per yard Checked Winceys, sfd Melton Cloth, la o£d, double width Fnglish Blankets, 7s lid, white and coloured Heavy White Flannel, all wool, 9|d Ditto, fine make, all wool, 10id Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per dozen Scoured ditto, 2s 9d per dozen 80in White, Sheetings, lo£d SOin White Twilled Sheetings, Is Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4s 9d Colored Quilts, 2s lid CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boys’ Knicker Suits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, well cut, 7a lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, best goods, 14s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, 10s Gi Waterproof Coats, splendid value, 7s 6d Men’s Dux Collars, Id box 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 Cluth Jackets, from 4s Gd Ladies 1 Tweed Skirts, braided, 3s 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpels, Is 6J Felt Carpets, 1£ yards wide, Is lid China Mattings, white and coloured, 1 yard wide, 4id Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, Gid Beat Linoleum, 5s lOd, full 2 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, 1 yard wide, 3d p?r yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d THE BOOT DEPARTMENT It is almost unnecessary to njentiou, as it is well known our prices are below any other honae in town ; that problem was solved by us three years ago, not by the aid of mathematics, but by simply selling at prices to suit the times. This Great Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT. Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAYES” & CO, READY-MONEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO VIDERS ARCADE.



John Totty Begs to Inform the inhabitants of Ash burton and district that he HAS TAKEN Those large and commodious Premises known as THE SOMERSET STABLES- Saddle Horses 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, etc., to facilitate Stock Taking, we are now offering Greater Bargains in the above lines 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—ls 5d per lb. Teas at coat price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli—lid ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from 5 s Gd per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Ooui}try Customers liberally dealt with. YLIS AND CO., F Gr era East Stro t.



Matson Coz rjp O F A. R M E R WE ARE Cash Buyers OF WHEAT OATS mo BARLEY. U MATSON, COX & CO. Eakaia. WE have much pleasure In Intimating to our clients and others in the /\ak->la District that we have made ar an ementa to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidence m soliciting a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Has kindly consented to receive entries for the present MATSON, COX & 00.



Burines# Notice. EH iLISH WATCHES, ENGLISH WATCHES, ENGLISH WATCHES. V LUE UNPRECECE TED, QUALIFY UNBQ U A ED, I’LiCE UN \PPROACHSD. JHsT as the intfi duct ion of steam has revolutionised the Commerce ut the World, so the principles of the art of manufacturing, and our Now System of Selling of Watches direct to the Public has effected an equally striking revolution in the Watch Trade. BEAD FACTS. FINEST ENGLISH WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. Ax Fibst Cost. Visitors to Dunedin are invited to in spect the World-wide Renewed ENG LISH WATCHES, manufactured by STEWART DAWSON and Co., Liverpool, England, and Imported by them direct from their factory to their New Zealand Branch, 34 Prin ces street Dunedid. The auccesa which has attended the sale of these unrivalled Watches throughout every part of New Zealand and Australia is beyond precedent in the history of watch-making., results which speak in trumpet tonea the quality of their watches, and the advantages of S. D. and Co.’s new system of dealing direct with the public, saving ti.em three intermediate profits, over cent per cent in the price of every watch. Every intending watch buyer is cordially invited to visit tneir Establishment, 34 . Princes street, and inspect all S. D., and Co.’s manufactures, and judge of the ex traordinary value they offer. Every Watch fully guaranteed and supplied on a week’s free triaL Just opened, ex Rimutaka. two large shipments of the following .-—Gent’s Open-face English Silver Levers, crystal fronts, price, L 3 10a—retail price L66s j Dents Splendid English Hunting Levers, everywhere known aa the best, maker a price L 3 15a—compare with any sold retail at L6to L 7 j ditto, with three pairs extra Jewels and Real Chronometer Balance, price L 4 15a —full value for L 8 10s — ; Gents’ Surporb Keyless Huntlny Levers, L 6 10s —full valuefor Ll2 j Gents’Three quarter-plate, centre seo cnds, very finest quality,English Chronograph Levers, price L 6 15a the handomesst watch made, warr anted fivey ears, worth Ll2 10s, See also our Marvellous Defiance Sterling Silver WatciieaLl 7a 6d and Lll 5 a justhalf retail prices ; also, ex Rimn taka,a Manificent Selection of our Geuta’ English Gold Levers, prices Ll2los, LX6 10s, and LlB 10s —worth Ll7los to L3U; also Samples of Stew art Dawson’s and Co.’a New Patent Dou hie Minute and Second English Chrono graph, the greatest Horolo triumph cf the Age ; also, Ladies’Sup erb English Silxer Levers, L 3 10s ; Hunters’, L3l3s—well worth L7los; Ladies’ Sterling Silver Watches, H 7s 6d and LI 15a : ditto, Keyless, L2 10a and L3—extraordinary value ; Ladiess Magnificent English Gold Levers, luil-plata movements, L 8 10s, Lll 10s, and Ll 4 10s—usual prices, from Ll2 10s to L 22. See also ourLadies’New Nonpareil Gold Key less Watches, all 18-carat Gold Cases, the moat elegant watch yel produced. Prices ; Open-face, only L 6 10s ; Hunters’, L7lOa —cannot be equalled under Ll2. Call early and inspect all these Umi vailed watehes. Also to hand, New and Elegant Gold and Sil ver Alberts, Ladies’ and Gents’ ; many new registered designs all to be sold at Strictly Wholesale prices. Also, Ladies’ Magnificent New Suites of Brooch and Earrings, Lockets, and Necklets, all to be sold atcent per cent under Colonial Rates. Remember, we save you all intermediate profits. Note the Address: STEWART DAWSON AND CO.’S ENGLISH WATCH MANUFAC TURES, 34 F&xncjbs Stbkxi, Dunktin SPECIAL NOTICE. MrD. S. DAWSON, of the Firm, who hss jnst arrived in Dunedin, from Liverpool, England, in returning thanks to the thousands of Cnstimers who have patronisned his Firm since they commenced Business in New Zealand, begs to intimate that all' *' Orders sent to Stkwam Dawson and Co., Dunedin, now, will receive bis personal attention, ani will be Care fully Executed and dispatched by first return of Post. Now is the time to order one or more of the best and Cheapest Aatches in the World. A full and Magnificent Stock on hand of every actioial show in Illustrated Phamphlet A STOCK TO SELECT FROM. Remember that STEWaRT DAW SON and GO’S system of Business saves you cent per cent on the usual Colonial Kate. ORDER NOW ORDER NOW One of S. D. and Go’s Renewed Engl liah Lever Watches, and Secure your self a Correct Timekeeper that will save you a little time, add 2s 6d to the price of either of the above Wat ches for Postage Registration, and. send P. 0.0. for amount payaple to S. D. and Go’s Dunedin, and you will receive by first return of Post the Watch selected, together with written guarantee ;Mr D. Dawson will at tend personally to you order, and Ad dress— STEWART DAWSON & GO 34 Princes Struct, Dunxdin, Magnificent New Illustrated Pamph let, the heat Bock ever Published on the English Lever sent Post Fist (os4d in stamps.



Matson. Cox <& Co. i UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, • LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AO ENTS. NS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON MOST FAVORABLE TERMS V O OL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for Bale— Voolpacks and Cornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, B wbed Plain Green pad Yellow Tancred Turnips Sklrvln Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, eta. Clover Seeds of all descriptions Cocksfoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Oats, Ohafl, &o. agricultural, machinery reapers AND BINDERS, &c. Wool Purchased IN ,ARGE or small quantities OB CONSIGNED TO THE CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB THE HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OF HORSES, COWS, PIGS ND ALL KINDS OF STOCK AND PRODUCE f ON SATURDAYS aT 11 O’CLOCK SHARP. FORTNIGHTLY SALEs OF STOCK Will be held at ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD Alternately. NEXT SALS AT ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, MAY 11 AGENTS FOR National Mortgage and Agency Oc Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey’s Threshing MacH ” MATSON, COX, & CO WEST STREET, inFUrmwv WE HAVE FOR SALE—OHEAI DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE AISO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE LZA, N EATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CCRN SACKS, Large size. srytnlng of the Best Quality and make nd at the Lowest Prices- Matsou, Cos & Go.