At a conference ot the r.csp.Ui ami Banevolent Committees, i' was decided to send a delegate to Wellim to to enfon e views with regard to the suosidy which they allege is due by the G< ve nment. The subsidy is obtained on aim unis voted by the Charitable Board ; but the Govern ment hold this would be sub;u iaittg amounts locally raised by £3 to eveiy £l. Invb cahgiil, Jm n 1.

The weather is n * fi .e, and the floods are abating. Cuniimmx tien is restore'! on all the Hi es except the Nightcap . On that railway two mdes of fjimatmi: has teen washed away, and it will be some weeks b> fme the damage is repaired. >

PEPPER AND SALT.

Somehow or other, E, ghland regiments are not a success In Australia, and the one recently formed in Queensland seems, from what we herr, to be the-greatest failute of all. The soldiers make a fine display, dressed in the flowing kilt and gaudy bag-pipes, but, though they like the garb, they do not roll-up all the same. The secret is that it is impossible to light a match on the tail of the Scottish gar ments. The colonial is always a smoker, and a beneficent Providence created the hindmost portions of his anatomy at all. The modest and nnwarl'ke pants, unlike the kilt, lend themselves readily to his purpose ; and they dovetail so admirably Into the scheme of creation that we believe their original plan and specification must have been revealed from above. By throw ing up his leg at an angle of about seventy-five degree to the horizon it is possible to tighten the less dignified portion of the garment to such an extent that it will emit sparks on the slightest friction, but no artifice can get the required tension from the kilt. Even the blaokfellow has studied this branch of civilisation,-and though he does not strike matches on hia pants bo strikes them where the pants ought to be, which shows that he is at least beginning to rise In the social scale. The value of this practice from a hygienic point of view can hardly be overrated. It promotes the circulation, imparts elasticity to the muscles and agility to the body (when the lighted match is not removed in time), and makes an otherwise unserviceable part of the human frame answer one of the highest and noblest of purposes, by aiding to diffuse happiness and good fellowship. But with the introduction of the kilt all this must pass away, and the aoothlog tobacco will vanish from our midst. No one can light a match on the tail of such a garment ; no one who is not heavily in sured would try to light one under it, unless he wishe , f t< rnfi the risk of being burnt to the ground ; and, theiefore, the formation of Highland corps is a direct flying in the face of Providence, and the laws of Nature forbid that the movement should prosper

THE WRECK OF THE LYE-E-MOON

Enquiry.

[KECIEB —COPYRIGHT.] Sydney, June 2

The Government has promised to institute a searching enquiry into the loss of the Lye-e-Moon. [Per Press Association.] Dunedin, June 2. McGregor, lost in the Lye-e Moon, is the eldest son of McGregor, late landlord of the British Hotel. His age was 23. '

BOROUGH LICENSING COMMITTEE.

The annual meeting of the Ashburton Borough Licensing Committee was held at the Courthouse at noon to-day. Present Messrs R. Alcorn (Chairman) and T. Sealy, S. Saunders, and D. Thomas. LICENSES. The following licenses were renewed or granted ;—J F. Butler, Family Hotel ; Robert Pattman, Somerset Hotel ; J. W. Mcßae, Central Hotel ; Thomas Toppin, Royal Hotel ; R. J- Witr.le, Commercial Hotel ; J. Henry. Ashburton Hotel ; R. J. Whittle, Railway Refreshment Booms.

BILLIARD ROOM, COMMERCIAL HOTEL Sergeant Felton called the attention of the Commit ee to clause 163 of the Act which provides that every person who makes or uses, or allows to be made or used, any internal communication between any licensed premises and any unlicensed premises which are used for public enter tainments or resort, or as a refreshment house, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding ten pounds for every day during which such communication remains open The Sergeant submitted that under this clause the door leading from the private bar to the billiard room should be closed. Mr Crisp on behalf of the licensee asked that the door might be allowed to remain as at present. The Committee retired and after a prolonged absence returned to the bench, when the ' hairman stated that the Committee had decided to rule that the billiard room was part of the licensed premises and would be subject to the same conditions, as other parts of the house.

RAILWAY REFRESHMENT EOOMS. Mr Crisp, on behalf of Mr Whittle, asked that some reduction might be made In the license fee paid in respect to the Hallway Refreshment Rooms. The Bench ruled that the reduction could not be made. LIGHTS. Under clause 124 of the Act permission was given to publicans in the Borough to extinguish the lights in front of their licensed premises at 11 p.m. each night.

ADJOURNMENT, omnrttee then adjourned

TO-DAY’S TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.] Arrived. Auckland, June 2.

Arrived, Ihismorning, ship Allan 'haw, Captain O’Hara, from London, 101 days out.

Mayoral. Mr Malcolm McColl has been elected Mayor of Devonnort. The Unemployed. The Bootmakers’ Union are appealing to the public for subscriptions to the fund for sending the unemployed of the trade away South where work is offerea them.

A Legal Parson. At the Presbytery meeting yesterday the question of t'-e Rev J. M. Kilden, of Whangarei, being allowed to practice law on condition of his accepting a re duced stipend was again discussed. Mr Kilden announced ho would resign it the proposal were not accepted. It was con sidered inadvisable to cause Mr Kilder to leave the Church, hut most of the speakers were adverse to the proposed combination of law and Gospel. LI ti ns ately the question was adjourned till next meeting. Notice of motion is being given by the Rev G. B. Moorn against giving Mr Kilden permission to appear in a secular occupation. The Direct Steamers;

The direct steamer Arawa is due on July 4. She will take on board here 200,0001bs of frozen meat, and she goes South. The Tongariro calls here on 6th July to take 200,0001bs of meat for .London

Goldseekers’ Rush. . Excitement exists among the intending passengers for the Kimberley goldfields by the schooner Orpheus on account of the Customs authorities objecting to her carrying passengers on the ground that she had not space per adult as 1 by the Ac.t It is expected that'the pas sengers will hsip as crew at a shilling per month. The Orpheus takes a large assorted 'cargo, and is expected to _ get away eyaaius or to-morrow moroisg •

A CURIOUS DISPUTE.

Nilson, June 1

A cmims case occupied the Magistrate i Court to-day The t. usees of the Geun ar Church at Moutero sued Pastor Kowert 1c regain possession of tli church parsonage and lands. It appeared that Uio pastor refused to administer the sacrament to certain of his congregation because they were Oddfellows. Ultimately the congre gation held a meeting and carried a reso ution disproving his action. The Kov. Mr Kowert said if it were carried lie w ould resign and leave in six months. This tune having elapsed, certain of the congrega tion desired that he should leave, but the pastor declined, on the ground that the majority of the members of bis Church desire him to stay, but the plaintiffs alleged that the majority of the congrega tion did not so desire. The Magistrate decided that ho must leave in a mouth.

AFFAIRS IN THE EAST.

The Greek Blockade.

[Reuter’s telkoHAMS —COl’YlUoht]

Athens, May 31

The Greek Government have noti fied to the European Powers their intention to disarm, and have urged the withdrawal of the blockade from Greek ports.

WHEAT.

Fall in Price

London, May 31. Adelaide wheat, ex store, has fallen to 35s per 4961b5.

POSTAL.

Kates

London Junol

In the Commons last night, Mr H. H. Fowler, Financial Secretary of the Treasury, stated in reply to a question that he was not aware that Germany had made arrangements to charge 2’Ad for the postage of letters to Australia, Mr Fowler added that he had reason to believe the colonies belonging to the Postal Union objected to any reduction in the rate of postage.

COMMERCIAL.

Melbourne Markets

Melbourne June 1

The Local Manager of the National Mortgage and Agency Company of New Zealand, Limited, reports upon the Melbourne market as follows :—Wheat, strong tone, worth 5s id to 5s 2d per bushel. Malting barely remains steady at 3s gd to 4s 3d. New Zealand oats, feed sorts, gooo demand at 3s to 3s 2d, while milling descriptions have slightly improved in value, 3s 2d to 3s 3d ; New Zealand oats, under bond. 2s 3d to 2s 6d.

THE AUCKLAND DREDGE.

Alleged Unseaworthiness

[kEDTER’s TELEGRAMS -COPYRIGHT ]

Brisbane, June 2

The sailors on board the Auckland Harbor Board’s dredge, No. 121, which has arrived here from Glasgow, have refused to proceed to sea in her. The dredge ran ashore while coming through the Red Sea, and the men allege that in consequence she is unseaworthy in her present condition. Captain Tison, the shipping inspector, has boarded the vessel, accompanied by competent marine surveyors, in order to report whether the action of the sailors is well grounded.

OPENING OF VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

[Reuter’s telegrams copyright [

Melbourne. June 1

The Victorian Parliament was opened to-day by his Excellency the Governor, Sir Henry Loch. In.the course of the speech delivered by his Excellency on the occasion, re-

ference was made to the Federation question, his Excellency expressing the opinion that considering only three years passed since the negotiations had opened to bring about an understand ing as to its practicable extent the con federation must be considered satisfac tory. A Federal Council has been es tablished, and he was encouraged by a hope that those colonies which had hitherto held aloot would feel its in fluence in the national sentiment, and strengthen the union. Passing to the subject of the administration of New Guinea, his Excellency announced that the agreement had been completed for the government of that territory, and would be submitted for the approval of the Legislatures of New South Wales, Queensland, and Victoria. The pro jected French occupation of the New Hebrides called forth the strongest ob- > jections on the part not only of the ' federal d colonies but also from some other colonies not represented in the Federal Council. This feeling was prevalent throughout the country, and the Victorians had unanimously sup ported the action of their Government in protesting against the cession of the 1 New Hebrides to France. Convincing proof was to be found in the fact that the Australasian communities bad had almost unanimously opposed the occupation of those islands by France. His Excellency trusted that when he next addressd Parliament he might be able to congratulate them upon the results of their united efforts, and ex pressed the belief that the decision which was expected shortly would up hold the understanding arrived at in rSjS, by which the Imperial Govern ment had refused to allow interference with those islands. Satisfactory progress

had been made in the orginisation of the forces, and provisions for the de fence of the colony. The proposals made by Admiral Tryon for strength ing the Australian squadron, and a join defence scheme, were receiving the

careful consideration of the Government After referring to the Indian and Colo-

nial Exhibition, and to the work of the Water Supply Commission, his Excell ency dealt with the subject of railways. The satisfactory progress which had been made with the Victorian lines, had resulted in the receipts exceeding the past years, and the railway revenue was this year more than sufficent to pay interest upon the capital borrowed for the construction of the lines. An early opportunity would be taken to re-cast legislation having reference to water used for irrigating, mining, and manu facturing purposes. Bills would be introduced to amend local self-govern ment Acts and those Acte referring to shipping and forests. In concluding his speech,his Excellency congratulated Parliament upon the satisfactory state of the finances of the colony and the prosperity of the country.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNJB 2. 1886



LONGBEAUa ROAD DI&TRIOi’. rjpHE Board invite applications for a JL Competent Man to unde take nocei aary repairs and maintena; ce of roacU etc. Applicant to state remuneration, w th < r without plant. To be in by 11 e.m ,at oar Office, or till 2 p. m., at Board's Office, on Friday, 11th it.st FOOKS AND SON, 6 61 District Surveyors. ~EW GOVKH NM ENT LIFE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION, ELECTION OF Dili ECTOR, 1886. ENVELOPES FOR RETURN OF VOTING PAPERS. OW r NG to the above having been enclosed with printed matter whic/t was iu a slightly damp condition, some o lie °O u ‘ nnlely b ,nr< ES H ENVELOPES all Bit \NGII OFFICES and OFFICE AGENCIES of the A POS at



A notions. CLEARING SALE OK Bankrupt Stock JUST IMPORT EG, WEDNESDAY, 9th JUNE, 12 o’clock. ALFRED HARRISON is instructed to sell BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At his Rooms, CASES DRAPERY £ CASES, Comprising 10i> pieces Dross Stulls, Cheviot Tweeds Ac, Flannels, Quilted Skirls, Children's Go r ds, and Drapery ; also, Ulsters, Jackets, Dolmans in largo variety, of lino quality. On view day before sale. ALL MUST BE CLEARED. ALFRED HARRISON, (1 40 Auctioneer.



Tender;?. COLDSTREAM ROAD BOARD, rpHE Tender of J.>hn Griffin haa been J- accepted for Bo burning and Metal ing the Main South road at the Hinds. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, G Cl Chairman. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. TENDERS are ivited for LEASING the DOMAIN LANDS for a term of years, to be delivered to the under signed on the the 4th instant, addressed to the Chairman. Particulars may be had on application. J. WARD, G 47 Secretary. LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. "JtENDERS are invited for the follow i inc : No. 51, Middle Park Road.—Taking up bridges, and making fords in lieu thereof. No. 52, Longbeach Road.—Taking up bridge near Frlsby’a, aud making ford in place thereof.



Particulars can be aeon, at ony Ofli -o, where tenders wib be received till II a. m. on FRIDAY, 11th inst., or Road Beard Oflice, till 2 p.tn. POORS AND SON, (5 GO Distric Surveyors. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL HOARD, TJAENDERS are invited by the Board of S 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 bo let for a period of 14 years. Tenders for the whole or for separate blocks will he received at the Ashburton County Council cilice, whore conditions ;>f lease may be seen, up to 4 p m. of TUESDAY, June 22nd proximo. J. E. BUCHANAN, Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNT* COUNCIL UPPER RANG IT AT A HOAD BRIDGE.



ffTENDERS aro invited for Re-deck'ng -L about 400 lineal feet of this Bridge. Specification to bo seen at County Council Office, Ashburton, and Geraldine County Council Office Tiinaru; and tenders ad dressed to the Chairman, to bo sent in not later that H o’clock a.m. FRIDAY, 4th .June, 18f'0. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer.’ A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, ACCTIONEKjct, STOCK AND tSTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company, FOR SALE- Foi Sale—Doable Furrow Plough by Ried and Gray, nearly now. 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.



Public Notices. SOC'I tL GATHERING. ASOCIAL GATHERING will be held TO-MoiUA >W (1 liiusJay) EVEN ING, in St Stephen’s Schoolroom. Te* at 6. Admission Is. 6 62 DANCING. 4 Select Q ladrille Assembly will be held m the Oraimo Hal on FRIDAY EVENING NiX P, at eight o’clock shaip. Gants, 2s ; Ladies, free By order of the Dance Committee. 6 55 CHEAP MON Elf. M embers of the c.z.a. and all INTERESTED are requested to MEET at PENDARVES on WEDNES DAY EVENING, June 2nd, at 7 o’clock sharp, I Business: To consider MrMacandrow’s Bill for Public Advances on Land and the Land Association’s Till. ,1. N. NEWLYN, 0 48 Secretary. THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DA 1 ivY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY LIMITED. TO STOCKOWNERS.



rnHE jibove Company is now BOOKING 1 STOCK for J< LY SHIPMENT. Shippers in this month have the right of securing an equal amount of space for shipment in January next. Forms of application and full particulars can be obtained at the Company’s Office. F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Hereford street, Christchurch, 22ud May, 1830. (3 s!> N O T 1 C E. rjTHE Undersigned having taken the X South Bakaia Hotel Livery Stables, hope by strict attention to busLoJS and and m derate charges, that their old friends and the General Public will give them a share of their patronage. Saddle Horses and Buggies on Hire. Horses bought and sold on Commission, DUE FORD AND LIMBER, 5 21 Propiie ors. BOROUGH COUNCIL. Notice is hereby given that PBTER and WILLS STREET EAST will be closed at their junction with the SOUTH EAST BELT for WHEEL TRAFFIC until further notice. The public are also cautioned to keep to the footpaths and Roadways of the South East Balt, afjek baek, on account of material deposited and other obstruc tions incident on the drainage works now in progress. FOOKS AND SON. Borough Engineers. April 27th, JBBG. 4 631 SERVANTS WANTED. SEVEN GENERAL SERVANTS and one COOK for Ashburton and suburbs. Also, ona COOK and one GENERAL SERVANT for the country. Apply to Mrs Randall’s Registry Office.



A. W. RANDRLL, FRUIT ERE R , &c., Town Hull, Ashburton. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN ITT tSOANCE of tho “ Municipal Corporations Act, 1870, ’ and the Regulation of Local Elec'ions 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 tho resignation of Councillor Qaill, will bo hold at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring rquaro west, on TUESDAY, the 22ud day of June, instant. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the “ Regulations of Local Elaoti >m Act 1870/’ will be received at the Town Cleik’s Cilice, till 12 o’ch-ck noon on WEDNESDAY, the 9th day of June, instant, CHARLES BR ADD ELL, Returning < llicer. Borough Council ( Hi e, Ashburton, Ist June, 1880. G 53 TUB EDUCATION B )ARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY.



ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. riiHE Education Board of the District of X 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 H-'useholdera 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 iu A pi il next year. The 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 npon the seme evening. J. V, COLBORNE-VBEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 27th May 188 G. 5 85 Mr SS. B: Seymour, SURGEON DENTIST, OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON THURSDAY, JUNE 8, And may be consulted at MR KAMNITZER’S, CHEMIST. Visitors are requested to call early 5 20 in the day.



PEP HA PRISON Parcels Express. New zjealand express COMPANY, •Reduced rates for freight to Ashburton Parcels, etc., from Christchurch or Dunedin delivered at address in Ashbur ton at the following fixed rates. Through daily : and at slight increase for heavier weights. No extra charge for two or more parcel ! ..or one consignee if from one consignor or for parcels charged rate and a hah under the railway tariff if received Ir 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 nformatlon on applica tion to F. McFARLANB, Agent New Zealand Express Company Ashburton,



FOR SALE. Hunter's Seed Wheat-Sex.’/uscln White Llamas HofC Canadian, Tartar- OeeOL v/dilo* ian, Danish, Dun Salt—Coarse, Fine, and Rock Salt. Plough Shares, Stakes, Fencing Wire, Bran, Sharps, Chaff. Tea, Sugar, Flour, Oatmeal, Wheatenrneal, Pota toes, Oil, Bluestone, Drain Pipes, all sizes, etc., etc GEORGE JAMESON, 5 jo Ashburton, Ashburton and tinwald sheep DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyards Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE OH SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may desire. Good paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Sewevary,



Fusiness Koti e< mH W P BLJ O TRII.ST OFFICE OP NEW n EaLA i ITS OBJECTS. ' 1. The Administration of Intestate Estates, and the realisation and distribution 2 of the personal Estate. 2. The Executorship of the Wilis of person# 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. J 3. The Administration of all kinds of Money Trusts, including Marriage Settle- j 1 monta and every kind of fund, the trusts of which are definitely set forth in the deed 1 creating the Trust. ITS ADVANTAGES. I, The Public Trustee in his corporate capicity never dies, never leaves 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 in estiuunta are considered by a Board of Officers, ensuring careful consideration of ail securities offered. 3. The Government of the Colony is responsible for the honest fulfilment of all trusts placed in the office. ITS INCREASING POPULAR! fY. This will ho shevn by the following figures : CASH RECEIPTS. 1880 I 1881 1882 1883 £41,813 £6B 262 £71,319 £90,119 1884 £116,136 1 1885 £195,000 Estimated Scales'of charges with"existing regulations and all information may be obtained from the Public Trustee, Wellington, or any of his agents throughout the Colony. Wellington, ALEX. LEAN, Dec. 5, 1885. 1 7 Local Agent at Christchurch. Q O MPUL6ORY CLEARING SALE OF WINTE Drapery, Clothing Millinery and Boots A. C. PRICHARD fIgTMUST REALISE PROMPTLY MUST REALISE PROMPTLY



The whole of h's New Stock must be turned into Cash forthwith, and to do this with certainly a> d dispatch 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, pr ces before purchasing elsewhere, and read carefully the followng list : ■ Note well his Good Costume Cloths, 6}£d, reduced from Superior Costume Cloth , Sj^d,reduced from 19 Good Homespnn, 73zd reduced from ll>£d Wool Reps, dark colors, is 3d, reduced from is no Heavy Grey Blankets, 5s lid per pair, re duced from Ss 1 id Heavy White Blankets, ?s re duced from 1 is 6d Ladies’ Ulsters, 3s 1 ! id, former price 6s lid Ladies’ Corsets, is 3d, former price 2s 6d Wide Breach Merinos, is 1 id, former price 2s gd Large White Quilts, 3s 1 id former price $s 6d Scotch Fingering Yarn, is I id, former price 2s gd Heavy Twill Sheeting, lojtid, reduced from is 2d Ladies’ Umbrellas, is gd, reduced Lorn 2s lid Unbleached Swanskin, reduced from is Linen Table Damask, ( )'/2, reduced from is 2d Flax Shining. reduced from 6d Good White Flannel, d, former price ll'-zd Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 2? 1 id, former price Ss 6d Ladies’ Trimmed Hats, 4s 6d, former fprice 10s 6d Ladies’ Handsomely Trimmed Nightdre 23 3d, former price, 3s I id 1 Ladies’Handsomely Trimmed Chemises, former price 2s I id i Heavy Flax Sheeting, 4 reduced from "J'id 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 I id, former price, 103 6d Men’s Superior Tweed Trousers, 8s nd reduced from 12s 6d Men’s Warm Overcoats, 17s 6d, marvellously cheap Men’s Warm Wincey Shirts, is Bd, grand valut Men’s Lambswool Sox, per pair, formei price, is Men’s Scotch Lambswool Pants, 3s 3d, reduce from Ss 6d Best quantity Colored Moles, 6s gd, worth 8s 61 Men’s Tweed Hats, is fid, wonderfully cheap Men’s White Shiris, 3s 6d, former price Ss 6d Men’s Regatta Shirts, 3s 6d, reduced from 4s 1 id 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 6d Men’s Heavy Shooters, gs d, worth 12s fid



THIS IS A GENUINE S\LE. COME EARLY A. C. PRICHARD, EAST STREET. Unparalleled Cheap Sale Andrew Orr Having purchased Messrs Friodlander Bros’ stock of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS amounting to about LSOOO, at a groat reduction from invoice cost, will offer it to the public on Saturday, April 3, at unheard of prices A LL my own stock, amounting to about L9OOO, has been re-marked at the same prices THE SALE WILL CONTINUE TO ist JULY. Baldwin’s Berlin Wool, 3s gd Scotch Fingering Wool, 2s Best Kaiapoi or Roslyn Wool,[2s 6d Best Allo i Wool, 3s Dress Goods fiom 4d per yard Black and Colored Alpacas, 6%A\ Black Cashmeres at is 4<l to is'nd Ladies’ Corsets at is I id Prints at 3d per yard MILLINERY. A splendid stock of Ladies’ Trimmed Hats and Bonnets at less than half-price Ribbons, Flowers ami Feathers at, surprise prices BOOTS. Gent.’s Best Shooters, 9s 6d Ladies E.S. Hoots, 4s 6d Girls Boots, is 6d Children’s Boots, is; Infants’ Boots, 6d DRESSMAKING. SUNDRIES. Blankets, Ashburton made, l6s 6d to 22s 6d Blankets, English made, gs 6d Men’s Kaiapoi Suits, 25s to 35s 1 Men’s Kaiapoi Trousers, gs 6d Youths' Trou-ers and Vests, 7s 6d | Best Carpet at 2s 6d j Oilcloth. 2 yards wide, Is lid | Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, yd Me.i’s Hats at is j Men’s Shirts at is Men’s Linen Collars, 4l£d White Calico, 2s gd per doz Flannel at yd per yard Ashbu ton made Tweed, 3s 6d Men’s Paper Collars, best, 6J per bax Best Linoleum at 6s 6d, 2 yards wide [ Men’s Suits made to order I White Quib s at 5s 6d each Co’ored Quilts at 3s gd Style and Fit guaranteed. Strictly moderate j prices i Never before in the hi-lory of Ashburton was there such an opportunity of purchasing Drapery, Clothing and Boots at a nominal price. Shopkeepers who purchase not leas than LSO worth will be liberally dealt with. To encourage perso is living at Mount Somers, Methven and Kakaia to make purchaser at this Cheap Sale, a sum equal to railway fare wil be returned to them if they make a decent parcel. Ist April New goods, ex lonic, just in, will be sold at ssme prices.



ANDREW ORR ii K 1* R K M I W ic O U L O J)i 1 A Lj OOMPAN 2ANTERB URY BRANCH. di Ml V ooc STAB LI? "ED 1859 Capital -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 nos 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 with despatch. Fancy Goods in Great Variety. Pianos and Organs, on deferred payments, from LI psr month upwards. Bicycles, Tricycles, and Sociables—a large assortment to select from. Budge’s Patent Safety Bicycle ; g-eatest speed combined with least possible danger. Alt MURRAY'S^ H. M. JONES, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. TO MEET THETIMES. ANJBNGLISH SILVER LEVER W A T 0 H. With Good Steel ALBERT for L 3 | Warranted 12 R. MURRAY, East Street. BEOS to announce that he has just eived a choice assortment of watches anc jewellery direct from Loudon, and mow offering Strong English Silver Level Hunting Watches capped and jewelled, ith gold balance and very heavy cases for LB 16s, exceptionally good value. Also stock a magnificent assortment of watches and clocks of every disoription, and at prices tc cult all comers. In jet goods and I in every class of geld and silver Jewellery, a grand stock of the newest patterns and designs at very moderate prices. All Goods Sold Guaranteed. Repairs ex. outed with oeatneaa and despatch at the lowest current rates.) ROBERT M URRAY , EASX STREET, ABBBUBTOH,



SPECIAL NOTICE. STOCK-TAKING. BUSINESS SOLD. 0 ]\ f Y Book and Stationery Establish* meet will be CLOSED on WEDNESDAY, June 2, and will be RE-OPENED on THURSDAY Jnne 3. 1886. 6 49 T, F. FARLEY. To Let and For Sale. TO LET —Four and Five-roomed House in Town; Two-roomed Got* l » 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 stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw .bd G. Weight Windermere. 4 63 Thos. Bnilock. rO LET—Commodious Grain Store In West street. T. BOLLOCK. j rpo LET—4-Roomed House at Tinwald A. Geutally situated Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, a large-sized .CHAFF COTTER, suitable for steam or horse-power. T. BULLOCK. rilO LET—4 Roomed House facing -A- Moore Road, not far from the Pres byterian Manse—Apply to T, BULLOCK. Ijl OR SAL E—McCormick's Twine JJ Binder. .. T. BULLOCK. JjlOR SALE 2 Sections at Methven. T. BULLOCK TO LET—Five roomed House,centerally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.—Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET—Allenton House, containing nine rooms. Also, stable, etc., and about 10 acres land, situated near the racecourse. Apply to , T. BULLOCK. TO LET, until September Ist, 1887, the paddock corner of East Belt, part of Mrs McLean’s land, lately occupied by T. B. Lester. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. ri iO LET, at a low rental, COTTAGE, J, facing Graham’s road, at present occupied by Mr F. Love. Possession after June 3. Apply to 5 32 T. BULLOCK. lAOR tALE—Building Site, near the IT Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments. T. g£LLOCK. EOK SAL E— T.S. m Tnd patLl9C (adjoining Mr J. eight zoomed house and etc- lam prepared to accept a very low price fos this eligible property. T. BULLOCK I AM authorised to Sell Town Section 447, Burnett street, with Cottage thereon, being two sec* ions from the old Borough Council Chambers, for the sum of Ll5O ; L 125 can remain on Mortgage, at 8 pet cent, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK.



I Wheat. Wheat. 20.000 glg 11 20,000 JJAVING large orders to fnlfil, WE ARE PURCHASERS OF 20.000 SACKS OF PRIME WHEAT, For immediate delivery. Highest phicb given FRIEDLANDER BROS.



ORR & ALCORNS Sale oi New Drapery Goods NOW GOING ON. OBSERVE THE ADDRESS, AND DON’T GO TO THE WRONG SHOP.



Orr and Alcorn, EAST STREET, Are now landing Direct from the Manu- A LARGE AND VARIED STOCK or FURNISHING AND DOMESTIC IRONMONGERY, And Respectfully invite yonr Inspection. 4 592 rjlHB PROBLEM SOLVED By the aid of mathematical science, and by carefnlly 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 prcejas ready made goods so that everyone may enioy the luxury of a Perfect Fitt ing) Suit, at the lowest possible expense. It gives us much pleasure to Inform our friends and the public generally that this PROBLEM IS ALSO SOLVED, and we are now making suits in oar usual First-class style, at the following prices: £ s d. Fair Tweed Suit to measure ... 3 0 0 Better quality ... ... ... 310 0 Good honest Ashburton or Kai spot 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 ex a cuted for CASH ONLY.



Several large shipments of Autumn and Winter Tweeds and Fancy Coatings just received. Craighead & Co TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS ASHBURTON. McCallum and Go., TIMBER, IRON, COAL, AND 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, Best Dominion Steel Barb Fencing Wire, at prices which 9* Defy Competition COAL! COAL!! COAL!! We are now landing ex Hanroto, G 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.



Town Sections FOR SALE. 711, Wakanni road and Wills street 708, Wills street 689, Havelock street 745, Peter street 746, do 822, Cox street 818, Aitken street 842, corner Cane and Aitken streets 3240, corner William and Kermode stree 48, Kermode street 248 do 249 do 333, Moore street 1059, corner Peter and Walker streets 1060, adjoining 49, Kermode street 68 do 69 do 64 do 230, Havelock street, with buildings 231, Havelock street 1781, Peter street, with buildings 1009 do do 158, Wills street 539, (part), Peter street ICO, Moore street, with buildings 1538, Peter street 050, corner Peter and Walker streets 808, Cox street, with bailding 313, Aitken street 314 do 525, Peter street 486, corner William and Havelock streets 691, Cameron street 692 do 723, Wills street 724 do 1777, corner Cox 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, Barnett street 706, Wills street 1132 do 747, Barnett street, with bnlldiogs 418, Moore street west 1119 do 112, West street (leasehold) 121, comer Wills and Cass streets 536, Cameron street 210, corner Grigg and Peter streets Oil, corner Walker and Cox streets 1012, Cox street 1013 do 186 Cameron street 860, Grey street 627, Peter street 1041, Wills street 177 (part), Burnett street 318, Havelock street For particulars, prices, etc, apply to T BULLOCK. Revised list of properties For Sale and to Let, etc. SUBURBAN. Lot 86, North-west Town Belt, con tabling 1 acre, capital site ior a private residence Lots 94, 95, 96, fronting the Wakanof toad, good site for a house Lots 62. 63, corner of Wakanal road and Town Belt Lot 22, containing £-acre, with five roomed bouse, Alford Forest road Lots 42, 43, 44, 62, 63, together with house, Allen ton, near the Woollen Factory TIN WALD. Lot 43, fenced and planted, With three roomed house thereon Lots 366, 359, 360 TO LET Blacksmith’s shop, together w dwelling-house, In Peter street Shop and boardlng-honse In Triangle Shop and dwelling in Moore street 12s 6d per week—commodious oardtm house to let at the above rental



Inspection Invited, McCALLUM & CO., MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. W, H. COLLINS, imgn



m: OELT^ANEOUS: FOR SAT.K Spring carta, new Ploughs, harrows l-hand Drays Thomas Bullook, ARCADE, ASSBURXON