mit was resolved to a’low a petition to be left at the Council’s ofiv e for signatures. NOTICE OF MOTION. Permission was granted to Mr M right to postpone the following mtica of motion until next meeting :—“ That the Council at its tiext meeting shall appor tion "the gross income of the year from all sources in the manner indicated by section 19 of the Counties Act Amend ment Act, 1885.” FINE. Mr Ferriman waited on the Council, and again applied for the remission of the fine of £lO, which had been imposed on him for a breach of the water race bylaws It was resolved that Mr Ferriman’s application could not be entertained. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Mr

alker daring the session of Parliament. TREASURER. Mr Harper was appointed as Treasurer during the absence of Mr Walker in Wellington PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £293 were passed for payment. MAIN ROADS A letter was received from Mr W. C. Walker, M.H.R., stating with reference to the Tinwald main road question that he believed the new Counties Bill would make a satisfactory definition of ‘ main road,” and also that either in the Bill or in the new Municipal Corporations Bill, it would be specially provided that Town Districts shall have sole charge over all roads within their bounds, and that they be independent bodies outside the County altogether. Mr Walker asked to be informed if those provisions were

agreeable to the Council. The Council agreed that the provisions in question were of a ■’a'.isfsctory nature THE BABBIT NUISANCE

The Clutha County Council wrote, asking Council’s support with regard to two resolutions, which are as follows : —“ This Council is of} opinion that! the Sheep and Babbit Acts require amend ment, and would respectfully urge the House of Representatives to take such steps as in its wisdom it may see fit to effect this object. To cop-j with the rabbit pest more effectually than at pre sent it would, in the opinion of this Council, be desirable to dispense with the services of of the present officers of the department, and that the m.mey so saved should be expended in the payment of bonuses for rabbit skins.” “In connec tion with sheep inspection, this Council is of opinion that Inspectors are only neces sary in distric t where scab exists.” A letter was also read from the joint Committee of the House of Represents tives on the rabbit nuisance, asking for replies from the Council to a series of questions forwarded. The Ciutha County Council’s letter was received- The Council dissented from the proposal with regard to dispensing with Sheep Inspectors The drool *r of the Joint Committee of the House of Representatives was laid on the table. LEADLEY AND BUTTERICK'S DRAIN.

The Wakanui Bead Board wrote, for warding a petition from residents in the Wakanni district, with reference to Leadey and Butterick’s drain, and a’so a c'py of resolutions passed by the Board on the matter.

The Engineer was instructed to report or the question. WATER KATES. Mr John Smith made application for a remission of bis water rates, be having an Independent snpply. The application was granted. THE SMALL BIRD NUISANCE. This question was considered at some length. It was resolved that the Is 6d payable for heads and eggs of small birds should be stopped for three months Mr Wright moved, Mr Jackson seconded, and it was carried —“ That the Council vote the sum of £2OO for the pur pose of supplying poisoned wheat.” The matter was left in the hands e{ the Acting-Chairman, with a request that it be attended to promptly.

SHEEP KATE. Mi Jackson moved Council is of opinion that tho sheep rate charged by Governmentt at present presses unfairly on this district, inas much as the expenditure for sheep inspec tion is far less than in infected districts, and that the tax should he differentiated ih proportion to the cost of administration by the department in the several districts.” Mr Wright seconded the motion, which was carried. It was resolved that copies of the fore going resolution be sent to the Govern ment and to the members for the district.

The Council then adjourned till 2 p.m. On resuming the following business was dealt with.— WATER HACKS. A petition was received from five rate payers in the Winslow district, asking for a supply of water by means of a loop line from the race running through the property of Mr J. Mullins. —Granted. An application by Mr Moses forj a de viation of a water race was also granted

IMPOUNDING OF STOCK. Mr Compton, the Borough Ponnd keeper, brought under the Council's notice the fact that sheep were camped in the plantations of the Council. It was resolved that all poundkeepers be ordered to impound stock found trespassing on the plantations. [Left sitting.]

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JUNE 4. 1886



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A SKILFUL SURGICAL OPERATION HE American Ambassador at Vienna. Mr Kasson, has lately forwarded to hia Government an interesting account of a remarkable surgical operation lately per formed by Professor I’illroth, of Vienna, I 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 th" 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 ;j»ne ” sensation ; a sticky slime collects about the teeth, especially in the morning, accompanied by an unpleasant taste. Food fails to satisfy this peculiar



fa'ct sensation ; but, on t appears to aggravate the fee’ are sunken, tinged with ycl and foot become cold and perspiration. The sufferer f time, and sleep docs not see After a time the patient bcco irritable, gloomy, his mind forebodings. When rising s recumbent position there is whirling sensation, and he is something firm to keep fro bowels costive, the skin dry r the blood becoming thick an does not circulate properly.



sufferers with the above-named symptoms should not feel nervous, for nine hundred and ninety-nine cases 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 Seigol’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), 17, Farringdon-road, London, K.C. This Syrup



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My Dear Sir, —Your Syrup and Pills are still very popular with ray customers, many saying they are the best family medicines possible. The other day a customer came for two bottles of Syrup and said “ .Mother Scigcl ” had saved the life of his wife, and he added, “ one of these bottles I 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 Bcigcl’s Syrup, the demand ia so constant and the satisfaction so great. I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully, (Signed) W. Bowkcr. To A. J. White, Esq. Spanish Town, Jamaica, West Indies October 24, 1882.



Dear Sir, —1 write to inform you that I have derived great benefit from “ Seigcl” 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 mouths ago I was induced to try Seigel’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 I felt considerably better, and now at the end of twelve months (having continued taking it) 1 am glad to say that I am a different being altogether. It is 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 Bcigel’s Syrup has come as a “ boon and blessing ” to me, I have recommended it to several fellow sufferers from this distressing complaint, and their testimony is quite in accordance with my own. Gratitude for the benefit I have derived from this excellent preparation, prompts me to furnish you with this un solicited testimonial.



I am, dear Sir, Yours ever gratefully, (Signed) Carey 15. Bony, A. J. White, Esq. Baptist Missionary. Hensingham Whitehaven, Oct. 10, 1882 Mr A. J. White. —Dear Sir, I 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 slate that it has restored me to complete health. —I remain, yours respectfully, (Signed) John H. Lightfoot.



Parcels Express. N E W ZEALAND EXPRESS COMPANY. Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : From J A i S Christchurch j per goodsj S 3 per parcels j Dunedin [l7B 2/ I 2/6 2/61 3/6 Si ! 5/6 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 lr 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 nformation on applica tion to F. McFARLANE, I Agent New Zealand Express Company Ashburton. Canterbury Mills, ASHBURTON. J WILL BE A BUYER OF UPWARDS OF 800,000 B u 8 H E L 8 MILLING WHEAT THIS SEASON. Also, some Large Lines of OATS & OTHER PRODUCE. CORNSACKS, Full Size and Weight, at 6s 6d per dozen a w. "turner, Per V. H. BROWN.



r A notions. CLEARING SALE i OF Bankrupt Stock JUST IMPORTED WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNE, 12 o’clock. k LFRED HARRISON is instructed to O. sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Booms, CASES DRAPERY CASES, Comprising 105 pieces Dross Stuffs, Cheviot Tweeds &c, Flannels, Quilted Skirts, Children's Goods, and Drapery ; also, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans in large variety, of line quality. On view day before sale. ALL MUST BE CLEARED. ALFRED HARRISON, 0 40 Auctioneer. Clearing* Sale “ WHENUAPAI,” NEAR METHYEN. Messrs matson, oox & co. have received instructions from G. Coward, Esq., who is leaving the dis trict, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION,



On the F<rra, on WEDNESDAY, i6th JUNE, 18S6, The whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. As follows, viz., 500 Merino Ewes, in lamb 100 4 -tooth Crossbred Ewes, do 450 Crossbred Lambs 100 4-tooth Wethers, fat 2 Draught Dorses 12 Hacks and Light Harness Horses 2 2-year-olds, by “ Tam O’Shanter,’’ oat of “ Peer” mare 3 Good Dairy Cows, 10 head young Cattle 8 Breeding Sows, in pig GO Hurdles, Mowing Machine, D. and S.F. Ploughs Dogcart, Dray, Roller, McCormick Reaper and Binder Blacksmith’s Forgo, Anvil, and Tools Harness, Dray, and Plough ; Car penter’s Tools, Tarpaulin 2 Seta Tandem Loading Harness 2 English Saddles and Bridles fgood) 20 Tons splendid Hay, and a lajge lot of Sundries Also, FU K N ITU RE, &0., &c. Solo at I‘2 o’clock. Luncheon provided, 12 MATSON, COX & CO.



CLEARING SALE. MONDAY, Uni JDNE, 1886, Messrs matson, cox and go. have received Instructions from Mr James Collins, of Ohertsey (who baa let his farm) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On bis Farm at Chertaey, on MONDAY, JUNE 14th, 1886, The whole of his Live & Lead Stock Consisting of 8 Draught Horses, young and good 2 Drays, 1 Tip Cart, three-furrow Plough, double-furrow Plough, single-furrow Plough, four-leaf Harrow, Cambridge Boiler, McShorry Drill, Horae Rake, • Grindstone, etc., etc. A largo quantity of good Harness 3 Milch Cows and a number of Pigs And Sundiies too numerous to mention.



Luncheon provided. MATSON, COX & CO., 6 65 Auctioneers. Tenders. TENDERS are invited for budding ADDITIONS to a Store at Tinwald. Plana and specifications can bo seen on application to the undersigned. Tenders to be addressed to Mr J. Reid, Store keeper, Tinwald, belore the l>ch inst. The lowest or any tendor not noccossarily accepted. 6 72 R. BIRD. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL BOARD,



Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. WANTED Known All Rates will now be 6U E D FOR. C.JEFIISON, Clerk. 0 68 Box 37, P O. Ashburton, D A N C I N (I. A Select Quadrille Assembly will be xrV held m iho Oraiure Hall on FRIDAY EVENING NIX I’, at eighr, o’clock sharp. Gents, 2s ; Ladies, free By order of the Dance Committee. 6 55 SERVANTS WANTED.



SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, one COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Airs Randall’s Registry Office. A. W. RANDELL, FRUITERER, Ac, Town Hall, Ashburton. LONGBEACEL ROAD DibT.ilOT. mHE Board invito applications for a X Competent Man to undertake neces sary repairs and maintenance of roads etc Applicant to state remuneration, with or without plant. To bo in by 11 am, a f our Office, or till 2 p.m., at B, aid's Office, on Friday, 11th inet, FOOKS AND SON, 6 Cl District Surveyors A GRAND Masonic Concert under the auspices of the SOMERSET LODGE, Will be held in the Hall, Tanorad street, ON FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 11, 1886 The District Grand Master will preside. Only a limited number of tickets will be issued. Admission 2a



James Tasker, BUTCHER, E A S I’3 S|T R E E T , (Next Commercial Hotel,) WILL from this date supply the Public FOR CASK with Aleat of the host quality, as under : Mutton. Beef. Sides l|d lo 2d Roasting, 2£d t«sd Hind quarters, 2Ad Corn beef, lid to 4J Fore quarters, ]|d Legs, 3d Shoulders, 2id , Delivered in any part of the town. G 70 _ . NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. ELECTION OF DIRECTOR, 1«8G. ENVELOPES FOR RETURN OF VOTING PAPERS. /'■'VWING lo the above bavin been enclosed with printed mat er which was in a slightly damp condition, Boino of the envelopes have unfortunately become gummed down. FRE'GI ENV - LOPES CAN BE OBTAINED a> all BRANCH OFFICES and I’O-T OTFJCE AGENCIES of tho Association. BURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL, Notice is hereby given that WILLS and COX STREETS EAST will bo closed at their junction with tho SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice.



The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Belt, afpek dakk, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions Incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON, Borough Engineers. April 27th, JSBG. 4_63J. THE EDUCATION B )ARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES, fI'HE Education Board of the District of North Canterbury hereby publicly notifies that the election of Committees for the School Districts of Alford Forest and Tinwald having been declared null and void, under the powei conferred on the Board by Section 66 of “ The Education Act, 1877,” the Board directs that a Public Meeting of the Householders in each of the said Districts bo held on MONDAY, the fourteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-six, at 7 o’clock in the evening, in the Schoolhouse, for the election of seven householders to form the Committee for such District for the year ending with the fourth Monday in April next year.



rnENDERS are invited by the Board of 1 Governors of the Ashburton High School for the lease of Reserve No. 1120, containing 136 acres, more or less. The Reserve is divided into four blocks, and will be let for a period of 14 years. Tenders for the whole or for separate blocks will be received at the Ashburton County Council office, where conditions of lease may be seen, up to 4 p.m. of TUESDAY, June 22nd proximo, J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary.



LONGBEACH BOAD DISTRICT. /•RENDERS are invited for the follow -1 ing : No. 51, Middle Park Road.— Taking up bridges, and making fords in lieu thereof. No. 52, Lougbeach Road,—Taking up bridge near Frlaby’s, and making ford in placo thereof. pParticulara can be seen at our Office, where tenders will be received till 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, 11th inst., or Road Board Office, till 2 p m. BOOKS ARD SON, G GO District Smveyors A. Harrison.



Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND KSTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise, Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. FOR SALE- D.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray T.F. Plough, by Reid and Gray Chaffcutter Three-leat Harrows Drays 1 now Spring Cart 1 Spring Cart, nearly now Piano ; beautiful tone ; cheap. ALFRED HARRISON



Tho Boa d further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the elec tion immediately after the election upon the seme evening. J. V, COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 27th May 1886. 5 35 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN RU itS DANCE of the “ Municipal Corporations Act, 1876,” and the Regulation of “Local Elections Act, 1878,” 1 hereby give notice than an Elec tion for One Person to till an Extraordi nary Vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the resignation of Councillor Quill, will bo held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Equate west, i>n TUESDAY, iho 22nd day of June, in stant. Nominations in the form proscribed in tho second schedule of the “ Regulations of Lreal Elections Act 1876,” will bo received at the Town Clerk's Office, till 12 o’clock noon on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of June, instant, CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Ist June, 1886. 6 53



Ashburton and tin Wald SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Compauy is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OR SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary.



SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. THEREBY give notice that I intend at the County Council meeting in July nerxt to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small cattle for R.S. 16359. ARTHUR FRISBY Harwell, Ashburton Forks, May 88, 1886, .... 583



FOR SALE. Hunter's Seed Wheat.-r il ”' Pe “ 1 ’ saex,Tuscan White Llamas Seed Oats.- c ““-“' T ‘- 1 *" ian, Danish, Dun Salt—Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, Stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Flour, Oatmeal, Whoatenmeal, Pota toes, Oil, Bluestone, Drain Pipes, all sizes, etc., etc. GEORGE JAMESON, 5 19 Ashburtpo,



Business Notices L PBLIC TIIfTST OFFICE OF NEW BALA ITS OBJECTS, 1. The Administration of 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 otherwise would exist in commit ting their friends to the responsibilities involved by such positions. 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle ments and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set forth In the deed creating the Trust, ITS ADVANTAGES. 1. The Public Trustee in his corporate capacity never dies, never loaves the country, and never becomes incapacitated ; thus, by his appointment, the expense of 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



trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULARITY. This will be shewn by the following Homes 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales of charges with existing regulations and all Information may be obtalt from the Public Trnstoo, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Q OMPULSORY CLEARING SALE OF WINTE Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots A. C. PRICHARD <STMUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY



The whole of IBs New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainty at d dispatch‘-ordinary trade profits will be dispensed with during the -ale, To tes the truth of this assertion, a thorough inspect on of his New Goods is invited. Note well his pr.ces before purchasing elsewhere, and read carefully the following list : ■ Good Costume Cloths, 6’4<], reduced from '/ z ds Superior Costume Cloth-, 8/^d,reduced from ip Good Homespnn, 7 '/id reduced from Wool Reps, dark coins, is 3d, reduced from is I I(l Heavy Grey Phukets, 5s lid per pair, re duced from 8s 1 id Heavy While blankets, 7s 6dj'perl,pair, re duced from Ils 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s nd, former price 6s I id Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Ereuch Merinos, is I id, former price 2S pd Large White Quilts, 3s ud former price 5s 6d Scotch Fingering Yarn, is lid, former price 2s pd Heavy Twill Sheeting, reduced from is 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, is pd, reduced from 2s lld j Unbleached Swanskin, yfzd, reduced from is ! Linen 'Fable Damask, reduced from is 2d Flax Shirting, 3Vz 1, icducod ftom 6-1 G"od Whi'c Flannel, forme price Ladies’Trimmed Hals, 2s I id, former price 5’ 6d Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 4s 6 ios 6d Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed 2s 3d, former price, 3s nd Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, former price 2s nd former |price Nightdre Heavy Flax Sheeting, reduced from I Large Woollen Plaid Shaw s, 3s 6d, reduced from 6s gd Heavy Blue Serge, reduced from is 3d CLOTHING. Men’s Tweed Suits, from 22s 6d, wonderfully cheap Men’s Trousersand vests from 12s 6d, worth 20s Men’s Heavy Tweed Trousers, from 6s nd, former price, 10s 6d Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s nd reduced from 12s 6d Men’s Warm Overcoats, 17s fid, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, 1 j Sd, grand valm Men’s Lambs wool Sox, per pair, formei price, is Men’s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from Ss fid Best quantity Colored Moles, fis pd, worth Ss 6d Men’s Tweed Hats, is fid, wonderfully cheap Men’s While Shiris, 3s fid, former price 5s fid Men’s Regatta Shirts, 3s fid, reduced from 4s nd BOOTS. BOOTS. A choice Assortment of Men’s, Women’s and Children’s Boots at fabulously Low Prices Men’s Heavy Pegged Watertights, 12s nd, worth 17s fid Men’s Heavy Shooters, ps d, worth 12s fid



THIS IS A GENUINE SALE, COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET. Unparalleled Cheap Sale Andrew Orr Having purchased Messrs Frledlander Bros’ stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS amounting to about LSOOO, at a great reduction from invoice cost, will offer it to the public on Saturday, April 3, at unheard of prices ALL roy own stock, amounting to about L9OOO, has been remarked at the same , prices THE SALE WILL CONTINUE TO ist JULY. Baldwin’s BerlinJWool, 3s gd Scotch Fingering Wool, 2S Best Kaiapoi or Roslyn Wool,'2s 6d Best Alio: Wool, 3s Dress Goods fiotn 4<l per yard Black and Colored Alpacas, Black Cashmeres at is 4<l to is.'l id Ladies’ Corsets at is I id Prints at 3d per yard MILLINERY. A splendid stock of Radies’ Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at less than half-price Ribbons, Flowers and Feathers at. surprise prices BOOTS. Gent.’s Best Shooters, gs 6d Ladies E. S. Boots, 4s 6d Girls Boots, is 6d Children’s lloots, is ; Infants’ Boots, fid DRESSMAKING. Style and Fit guaranteed. Strictly moderate SUNDRIES, Blankets, Ashburton made, ifis fid to 22s fid Blankets, English made, gs fid Men’s Kaiapoi Suits, 25s to 35s Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, gs fid Youths’ Trou-ers and Vests, 7s fid Best Carpet at 2s fid Oilcloth. 2 yards wide, is lid Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, yd I Men’s Hats at is Men’s Shirts at is Men’s Linen Collars, White Calico, 2s gd per doz Flannel at yd per yard Ashbu ton made Tweed, 3s fid Men’s Paper Collars, best, fid per box Best Linoleum at 6s fid, 2 yards wide Men’s Suits made to order from £$ 15s White Quill s at 5s fid each Colored Quilts at 3s gd prices 1 Never before in the history of Ashburton was there such an opportunity of’purchasing Drapery, Clothing and Boots at a nominal price. Shopkeepers who purchase not less than 1.50 worth will be liberally dealt with. To encourage perso is living at Mount Somers, Methven and Rakaia to make purchase, at this Cheap Sale, a sum equal to railway fare wil be retumed to them if they make a decent parcel. ist April New goods, ex lonic, just in, will be sold at same prices.



ANDREW ORR rJVH k ritkm i& k uuloJN 1A L, OOMPAN SANTF.RBUPY BRANCH. Ski* sav 1 | ti i A.'i^ , A , x , vi•a , liLAi/gyy^r hhH ||l,N|O;R’4iMolLlilß "5® STABLI? "ED !859. mmsspsp**- Capital 1 1000,0 Oi ry of Sh’ffP rv.' ' ** .<•'». v FIRE AND MARINE RISKS, ALSO RISKS ON GROWING CROPS ACCEPTED AT THE LOWEST CURRENT RATES. George Jameson AGENT ASHBURTON ACCOUNT, AND LETTER BO KS, The Undersigned naa a Fair Stock of Commercial, Plain, and Fancy Stationery, Knvolopea and Note Papers, various sizes and qualities, Ink, Inkstands, and other requisites... Account Books made to order. Bookbinding executed in any style and with despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety.



Pianos arid Organs, on deferred payments, from LI per month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Hedge's Patent Safety Bicycle ; g-eateat speed combined with least possible danger. H. M. JONES. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 12 g MURRAY^ TO MEET THETIMES. ANjBNGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H. With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 | Warranted cirrus R. MURRAY, East Street. BEGS to announce that he has just eivod a choice assortment of watches and jewellery direct from London, and mow offering Strong English Sliver Lever Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ;lth gold balance and very heavy cases for L 3 15s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every dlscriptlon, and at prices tc suit all comers. In jet goods and In every class of gold and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex? outed with ueatnesa and despatch at the lowest current rates. ROBERT' MURRAY > EAST FTRBBT, ASHBURTON



To Let and For Sale. TO LET —Four »"d Five ■roomed House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 H. M JOKES. FOR BALE at Dromore adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw '<» O. Wright Windermers. 4 63



-I Wheat. Wheat. d b- , 20,000 liSif 20,000 1 i —• * JJAVING large orders to fulfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF 20,000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For immediate delivery. Highest frigs gives] FRIEDLANDER BROS. - Thoa. Bullock. TO LEl—Commodious Grain Store in West street. T. BOLLOCK. LET—4-Roomed House at Tinwald ■ L Cen tally situated. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR >ALE, a large-sized CHAFFI CUTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. fXIO LEl’—4 Roomed House facing Moore Road, not far from the Pres byterian Manse—Apply to T. BULLOCK. OR SAL E—McCormick’s Twine Binder. T. BULLOCK. jIOB SALE 2 Sectfons at Methven. ■



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



T. TO LET—Five-roomed J situated in Barnett the Mail office.—Apply to T. TO LET—AUentoa Ho cine roams. Also, i about 10 acres land, sit racecourse. Apply to T. TO LET, until Septemb* paddock corner of Ea Mrs McLean’s land, lately B. Lester. For particalai T. f I ,0 LET, at a low rent J facing Graham’s rc occupied by Mr F. Lo' after June 3. 5 32 Apply to T. ijWR iSALE—Building Wollen Factory, 1 fronting the Alford Forest ing 1 acre 26 perches, required ; balance by insts T. 171 OH BALE—T.S. 197 (adjoining Mr J. eight zoomed house and prepared to accept a ret] this eligible property, laM authorised Jk>_ Sell 447, Burnett street, thereon, being two section Borough Council Ohamben of Ll5O ; L 125 can remain at 8 per cent, balance by i T. Town Seci FOR SALE, 711, Wakanni road and W 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Case and Aitk 3240, corner William and £ 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Wal 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 58 do 59 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with bu 1009 do t 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street 100, Moore street, with bt



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu facturers A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK OF FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite your Inspection. •’tfeK 4 592



McCallum and Co., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND FIREWOOD MERCHANTS, IMPORTERS, SAWMILLERS, AN T MANUFACTURERS. TO STATIONHOLDERS & FARMERS* WE beg to advise that we have just to hand a Line of Splendid STEEL FENCING WIRE (Both Oval and Round.) Also, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex FTanroto, Q M. Tucker, and Wakatipu, PRIME HOUSEHOLD COAL, Which will be sold at lowest rates.



All kinds of Builders’ Ironmongery, Oils, Paints, Turnery, Hurdles, Gates, etc, always in stock. Inspection Invited. McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W. H. COLLINS, 547 f ma g et rjIHE PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefully studying the human from in all its varied phases of development, we have long ago reduced the art of fitting to a certainty. But in these days of falling prices, another problem presents itself for solution, and it is this : to produce CLOTHING TO MEASURE at thejeame pricejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ino 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; £ s d, Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality 3 10 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai 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 onted for CASH ONLY. Several large shipments of Antnmn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co. TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. [A Card ] R. M. Cutbbertson, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR. Iracss-HAVBLOOK SjTBEET m (lately occupied by Mr Branson).



Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con taining 1 acre, capital site tor a private residence Lots 94, 96, 96, fronting the Wakaaol road, good site for a house Lota 62. 63, corner of Wakanui road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed house, Alford Forest road Lota 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allentou, near the Woollen Factory TINWALD, Lot 43, fenced and planted, with three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 369, 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 L2a 6d per week—commodious oardtna house to let at the above rental M.' OBLLANEOUS; FOB SALS. Spring carts, new Ploughs, harrows Secod-hand Drays Thomas Bullock, ARCADE, ASHBURTON