Labour Riots in Chicago.

Fifteen Thousand Socialists. Fifty Rioters Shot Dead. [RBUTKR’s TELEGRAMS —COPYRIGH ] (Received May 6, 11 45 a m ) New York, May 5 The labour riots in Chicago have now assumed a very serious phase. A meeting of Socialists, numbering fifteen thousand men, was held yesterday in ■ that city. The police authorities ordered the crowd to disperse, but the Socialists offered a stubborn resistance, throwing explosive bombs among the police, killing five and wounding many others. The police then fired upon the rioters, fifty of whom were shot dead, and a large number wounded. The greatest consternation prevails in the city, business being to a large extent at a standstill.

The Soudan.

Arabs Massing. [Rbotkk’s telegrams—copvrtohtJ (Received May 6,11 45 a.m.) Cairo, May 5 Advices from the frontier state that Mahdist Arabs are massing in large numbers in the vicinity of Dongola.

Political.

Leaders Differences. [redtbr’s telegrams COPYRIGHT.] (Received May 6, 11 45 a.m.) Sydney, To-day. The negotiations which have been in progress for the purpose of bringing about a re-approachment between Sir Henry Parkes and Sir John Robertson, by their respective followers, have com pletely failed.

New South Wales.

Its First Century. (rSUTEE’s TELF GKIMS—COPYRIGHT.) (Received May 6, 11.45 a.tn.) Sydney, To day, Steps are being taken to secure a suitable celebration of the centenary of the colony, which will occur in January, 188& _____

TELEGRAMS.

[PER FBI'S? assom 4IION. 1 Dismissed. Iskw Plymouth, To day. The charge of conspiracy brought against the three justices by Jones, of Mokan, occupied the Court yesterday. This morn ing the R.M. dismissed the case, as there was not even a scintilla of evidence against the defendants. Joined the Majority. V\ bllisgton, To-day. Forty-six additional Justices have been appointed. Those in the Canterbury district are :—A. H. Briscoe, Geraldine ; H. D. Bucbanon, Little River ; E. Chapman, Springbauk ; G. Dampler Crossley, Woodend; James Gapes, Christchurch ; G Gossett, Christchurch ; H, J, Horrell, Ashley ; H. W. Moots, Geraldine ; R. H. Pearpoint, Geraldine ; H. W. Peroyman, Tai Tapu; J. E. Thacker, Okain’s Bay ; W. White, Sydenham ; F. U. Wilson, Culverdon. Another 1 Mr W. G. Speight, who formerly sat in Parliament for the Thames district, has been appointed manager of the Auckland branch of the Government Insurance Ascciation.

SPORTING.

SOUTH CANTKKBURY JOCKEY CLUB. AUTUMV Mi ETING. The following results were telegraphed after we went to press yesterday;— WelisbHasDlo4P; six fnrlongs. Miss Lyle, Bst 71b ... ... 1 Bose and Gold, Sat 31b ... 2 Mermaid, 9st 7lb ... ... 3 Wee Boddie, Camerine, and Cicero also started. Flying Handicap. Mhol Daisy, 7st 3lb ... 1 Vanity Fair, 6»t 121 b ... 2 Tim Whiffler, Sst 31b ... 3 Jack and Miss Lyle also ran. The following are the weights and acceptances for to-morrow’s races:— Handicap Hukdlbs; one mile and a half. st'lb at lb Borderman 11 3 Secretary ... 11 0 Faugh-a-Bal- Trapper ... 10 7 lagh ... 11 0 Irish King... 10 2 South Oasieebott Jockey Cl- b Han dicap; one mile and a half. Capt Webster 9 0 Jack... ... 7 9 Hermitage ... 8 2 Athol Daisy 7 5 Tit Bit ... 7 12 Winter Oats; one mile. Jack 10 6 Miss Lyle ... 8 7 Vanity Fair... 9 0 Rose and Gold 8 5 Mermoid ... 9 0 Cicero ... 8 0 Tim Whiffler 812

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 6, 1886.



Public Notice* STORAGE at Tinwald at lowest current Rates, apply, 4 663 FRIEDLANDER BROS. OOLDLSTRIAM ROAD BOARD. PUBLIC NOTICE. Beach Po d, Birds —Pangitata, IS UNSAFE until damage by FLOOD IS REPAIRED. E. G WRIFGT, j Chairman Coldstream Rua'i Board, 5 693 IVTOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR iM A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE.



I, HARRY CHILDS, of Chertsey, Publican, do hereby (jive notice that 1 desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing meeting to be holden at South Raknia, on the third day of June, 1886, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Cherfsey, known as the Chert sey Hotel, containing eighteen rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the fifth day of May, 1886 HARRY CHILDS. Wilding, Lewis & Caygill, Solicitors for applicant. 5 691 ~\TOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE.



I, PETER KELLER, of Winslow, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to ob'ain, and will, at the nett Licensing Meeting (to be holden at Ash burton on the 4th day of June. 1886), apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Winslow, and known as the “ Railway Hotel,” containing 21 rooms, exclusive of these required for the use of the family. PETER KELLER. Pated this 4th day of May, 1886. ~VTOTICK OF APPLICATION EOR A PUBLICAN'S LICENSE. I, THOMAS TOPPIN, of Ashburton, hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at the next Licensing Meeting (to be holden at the Courthouse, Ashburton, on the 2nd day of June, 1886), apply for a Certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situated at Moore street, Ashburton, and known as the “ Royal Hotel," containing 20 rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family.



THOMAS TOP PIN. Date* this 4th day of May, 1886 5 673 IVTO'JI OE of APPLICATION FOR J3| A PUBLICAN’S LICENCE. I, RICHARD JO BN WHITTLE, of Ashburton, Hotelkeeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Mi eting to be holden at Ashburton on the 3rd day of June, 1886, apply for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Ashburton, known as the Railway Refreshment Rooms, con taining one room, exclusive of those repuired for the use of the family. Dated the sth day of May, 1886. R. J. WHITTLE. E. G. Ceisp, Solicitor. 5 681 OTICR OF APPLICATION FOR A PUBLICAN’S LICENSE. I, RICHARD JOHN WHITTLE, c i Ashburton. Hote keeper, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting to be holden at Ashburton on the 3rd day of Juno, 1886, apt ly for a certificate authorising the issue of a Publican’s License for a house situate at Ashburton, known as the Commercial Hotel, containing twenty eight rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the family. Dated the sth day of May, 1886 R. J. WHITTLE. E G. Ceisp, Solicitor. 5 682



-pq-OTICE TO FARMERS & OTHERS. BE HARBOUR BOARD STORAGE. Owing to the Harbour Board Stores being full, the Board will, for a short time, be unable to receive any further produce into store. Timely notice will be given by ad vertisement when they are ready to receive more grain, etc., for storage. By order G. HOOD WILLIAMS, Secretary and Treasurer Lyttelton Harbour Board. Lyttelton Harbour Board Office, Christchurch, • 9th April, 1886. 4 645 NOTICE. i LL ACCOUNTS owing to DR. W. G. O. 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. A shburton, May 1. 1886 5 6«1 Parcels Express. ZEALAND EX PRESS 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 haL under the railway tariff if received fr time for goods despatch. Receiving offices—Christchurch : Bed ford Row, Dunedin : 7 Manse, street. Parcels, etc., forwarded through and delivered at any address in the world Rates and all information on applies ticn to F. MoFARLANK, Agent New Zealand Express Company Aahbprto-. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o’clock sharp. —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, produce and Merchandise. Agent Norwich Union Fire Insurant Company. FOR SALE— For Furrow Plough by Riec and Gray, nearly new. For Sale—Light Spring Cart, cheap. Light Express Cart, in good order ; ver; cheap [ For Sale —Cheese Press, bv J. and T Young For Sale—Merry-go-round ; a heap o money to be made at Races, Schoo Treats, etc ; on view at rooms ; cheap. LFBED HAPJUSOJ*.



Catarrh of| the Bladder. —S inge rritation, inflammation, all kidney and simile complaints, cured by “ I'chu-paiba.” The N-2 Drug Co.. General Agents



Hop Bitters. BMBMBER THIS If you are sick, HOP BITTERS will surely aid Nature in making you well again when all else fails. If you are comporatively well, but feel the need of a grand tonic and stimulant, never rest easy till you ate made a new being by the use of American Co’s. If yon are costive or dyspeqtic, or are suffering from any of the uvunerious dis eases of stomach or bowels, it is youa own fault if you remain ill, for Am. Co’s are a sovereign remedy in all such com plaints. If you are wasting away with any form of Kidney Disease, stop tempt ing Death this moment, and turn a cure to American Co.’s HOP BITTERS. If you are sick with that terrible sick ness Nervousness, you will find a'‘Balm m Gilead” in the use of American Cols HOP BITTERS. If you are a frequenter, or a resideplpf a miasmatic district, barricade your sys tem against the scourge of—malarial, epidemic, bilious and intermittent fevers —by the use of American Co’s HOP BITTHRS. That poor, bedridden, invalid wife, sister, mother or daughter, can be made the picture of health by a few bottles of American Hop Bitters, costing but a trifle. If you hfye rough, pimply dr sallow skm bad breath, pains and aches, and feel miserable generally, American HOP BITTERS will give fair skin, rich blood, the sweetest breath, health and comfort. In short, they cure ALL Dis ease of the Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Liver, Nerves. Kidnes, &c„ and will be paid for case they will not cure or help, or for anything impure or inju rious found in them. WILL \OU LET THEM SUFFER? dense, Purify and Enrich the Bloc with AMERICAN HOP BITTERS, And you will have no sickness or suffering doctors’ bills to pay |(PSee if the name of Dr. Soule blown WEVERY BOTTLE, IF NOT it ISCOIS UNTERF IK YOU ARE SICK. HOP BITTERS. HOP BITTERS. LSOO



Tenders. COUNTY COIN Tenders are invited for 1. Formation and Gravelling Ashburton Gorge Road 2.4 A miles Water Race, Shepherd’s Bush District Plans and specifications can be seen at the Council office, and tendoas addressed to the Chairmen to be sent in not later than 11 o'clock a m. on FRIDAY, 7th May, 1886 By older, WILLIAM BAXTER, 5 665 County Engineer. Bead Board Notices. ID'AD DISTRICT. The Annual Meeting of Ratepayers I will be held at the Road Hoard office on FRIDAY, May 7, at 3 p m. Business —To receive statement of accounts, and proposed expenditure on roads in the various Wards. FOOKS & SON, 5 687 District Surveyors. ROAD DISTRICT. ANNUAL ELECTION. No 2 WARD.



The followin'!; is the Result of the Poll taken to day. namely . James V>avies 17 John Dunn 13 Majority for Davies ... 4 I therefore declare JAMES DAVIES duly Eleclcd a Member of the Longbeach Road Board. A. A. FOOKS, Deputy Returning Officer. May 5, 1886. 5 688 SOMERS ROAD B »ARD ANNUAL ELECTION, MAY 5, 1886. The following is the result of the poll : jlount Alford Walker, Alfred ■ dward Peaohe, Andrew McFarlane, Thomas Harrison, and William Edson duly elected as Members of the Mount Somers Road Soard. J. C. BELL, Returning Officer. Mount Somers, May 5, 1886. f> 692



To Let and For Sale. FOR SAL E—McCormick’s Twice Binder. T. BOLLOCK SALE 2 Sections at Methven. T. BULLOCK rjtO LET—A Five Roomed House in Cameron Street, at present occupied by Mr R. Bevan; Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjlO LET —4 Roomed House at Tinwald •L Centally situated Apply to T, BOLLOCK. TO LET—Five-roomed House,centerally situated in Burnett street, opposite the Mail office.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. rjT O LET —Four and Five-roomed | House in Town; Two-roomed Cot tage opposite Woollen Factory. 3 472 1L M JONE-h FOR SALE at Dromore—2oo Acres adjoining township. Well fenced and watered. Half in grass and half in stubble, with shelter plantation. Terms easy.—Apply to Edw •< a G. Wkight, Windermere. 4 630 SALE—Building Site, near the JJ Wollen Factory, being Lot 43 fronting the Alford Forest Road, contain ing 1 acre 26 perches. Only £5 cash required ; balance by instalments T. BULLOCK.



Auctions. LOT 7, containing £ acre, opposite the V'oollen Factory. As this Section was not Sold by Auction, on Saturday, offers will be received for it up to Saturday next, May Bth. T. BULLOCK, TO RACING MEN, BREEDERS AND OTHERS. ASHBURTON RACES. MAY 13 AND 14, ISS6. I HAVE received instructions from various owners to Sell by Public Auction, at the Yards of QU 1 L L’S HOTEL, The following Race Horses, Brood Mares, Two-year olds, Yearlings, Foals, Hunters, Hacks and Harness Horses : Princess Royal, by Cassivelaunus Miss King Roseneath, by Leolinus—Lacenfeed Chestnut Yearling Filly, by Cassivelaunus —Roseneath ; a beautiful filly ; en tered for the Welcome Stakes ; took first prizsat the Ashburton Agricultu ral Show for nest Thoroughbred colt or filly.



Horse Clothing, Racing Saddles, Bridles, and all the requisites for a Racing Stable The above are to be sold literary without reserve. Ohesnut Mare Shepherdess, in foal to Digby Grand Cheanut Mare Fusee, in foal to Digby Grand Black Mare, by Blood Royal, in foal to Python Black mere Bass, in faal to Hornby Ohesnut 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 Gelding “ Jasper,” 7yrs, by Default Grey Gelding Sultan, by Dexter “ Archduke," 3yrs. Bay Colt, by Kinti of Clubs—Maria Theresa ; one of the grandest specimens of a Thorough bred horse that ever trod the turf



Meetings. « ENKRAL GORDON, the Hero \JT ofKhartonm.”—The Rev J. Elmslie, M.A., Christchurch, will (D.Y.) deliver a Public Lecture, on the above subject, in the Ashburton Preshy to. ian Church, on WEDNESDAY, May 5, 1886. at half-past seven o'clock. Collection for additional library books for the Sabbath School All are invited,—A M. Beattie 4 648 j JJi aRME KtV LEA GU G A meeting of the members of 'ho Ashburton Faamers’ League will be he'd at the Arcade Chambers on SA TUB ' : AY Eh XT, at 3 30 p.m. 5 071 QDDFELLOWV HA. L l.eisea ... Messrs i igoold and Allis m Business Manager Mr R A. Cnderwood General Business Agent ... Mr Biddy EXTRAORDINARY ATTRACTION. F >R TWO NIGHTS ONLY. The Latest Australian Success. THE RICKARD3-RAYNOR COMPANY. Proprietor & Manager—Mr H. Rickards. MR HARRY RICKARDS, The Inimitable Vocal Comedian. THE BROTHERS RAYNOR, World renowned Mnsical Comedians. Hiss Kate Lbete, Miss Nellie Wis on, Miss Ada Funsen, Mr Henry Dramrr, Mr Harry Phillips, Mr T. W. Ihodes and Edgar Austin, the Light ning Cartoonist. VEDNESDAY, 12TH MAY. iBS6, « .'he original Farcical & M naical Absurdity, a “BRIC-A-BRAC.” ?



THURSDAY, i 3 th MAY, 1886. “SPOON S.” Comraenon at 8 rrompt. Admission—4i, 2a 6d and la. 5 683 THE BIG SHOW IS COMING ST. LE O N’S Boyal Palace Circus Proprietors Messes St. Leon. HIPPODROME * MENAGERIE OF WILD PERFORMING ANIMALS Will Exhibit in all its Enormous Entirety at * ASHBURTON, ON MON I) t A Y, ioth MAY. POSTIVELY THE ONE NIGHT ONLY. A STUP KDODS AND MAJESTIC CONSOLIDATION OF THE WOR LDA WONDER S. 50 Unequalled Stud of PERFECTLY TRAINED HORSES & PONIES. 50



30 Magnificent Collection of LIVING WILD ANIMALS. 30 55 Mammoth Company of STAR ARTISTES-MALE £ r AND FEMALE. Ot) The Greatest Ring Pageant on Earth. Remember the daj Monday May 10. JAMES MORGAN, 5 680 Easiness Manager. Public Notices 1 1 h 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 f’iano fortes, American Organs, Harmoniums, etc , Orders received by T. E\ Farley, Music Seller, Ashburton.—C.A.H. holds First class Horae and Colonial Testi monials. 5 646 SUEURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL.



Notice is hereby given that H AYE LOOK 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 of the South East Belt, ab’ter 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, 3FBG. 4_631 rp E. KILWORTH, Architecture JL , and Mechanical Draughtsman, and Building Jontractor. Office:—Steam Bee Hive, Sash, Door, and Cabinet Factory, Wakanci Road, Ashburton- Workmanship Guaranteed at Lowest possible rates 11 31 MRS MOSS has opened a school for young ladles only at Mr Sealy’s late residence, Beach road, and wishes also a few music pupils Terms ( moderate) on application or may be ascertained of Mr H. M. Jones or Mr T. F. Farley. 2 242 O T OA per day to be made by per c&tt sons of either sex, In own localities, at work for ns. New easiness. All meet with wonderful suc cess. Anyone can do the work. Capita] 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 aa Full particulars and instructions maile ree. Now is the time—don’t delay, but write to us at once. Address Stinson «>■ Do Rutland M.dne Unitid States



S a BURT ON AND TIN WALD SHEEP DIPS. The Ashburton County Stock and Saleyarda Company is prepared to Dip Sheep IN LARGE Ok SMALL NUMBERS, With any material that Farmers may destrej Gpod paddock accommodation provided free of charge. GEORGE JAMESON, Secretary. A. W. RANDALL HAS OK H4NI> A CHOICE STOCK OF APPLES, PEARS, Hot-house Grapes, AND OTHER FRUITS, c Prices vpry low. A LAUGE QUANTITY o? BLUE DERWENT POTATOES. % 250



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 kindly consented to receive any further entries that may he mane. Sale to commence each day at 10.3 d a m, FREDERICK COTTON, g 689 Auctioneer.



Buiiness Notices. J7j4/yyy's L 2 3 8 COLOMBO& sag $L ,RIA<- THE HOUSEHOLD REMEDY for Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis, Influenza, and all affections of the Chest, Throat, and Lungs. Remember—One dose taken In time may save a valuable life. Price —Is Gd and 2s 6d per bottle. Prepared by B. C. DANN, Chemist, Christchurch. N.B.—Ask your Chemist or Storekeeper for it. 4 482 LITTLE’S SHEEP DIP- A FTER several years’ trial, this NON-POISONOUS DIPPING FLUID is now CA. universally admitted to be the best ever introduced. Its great superiority over other materials consists in its cheapness, its undoubted efficacy in destroying all ticks, lice, and every insect that infests the skins of sheep or domestic animals, and in its clernlineas, and absolute hsrmlessness to those concerned in Its < . of an oily character, it is highly beneficial to the growth of the Wool, which it leaves soP, clean and bright, without robbing it of the yolk—its natural nourish ment —or leaving it harsh and dy, as is the case when alkaline mixtures, such as lime and sulphur, or arsenical prparations are uetd. 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 effectual!" cure foot-rot, and AS v SPKCIPTC FOR SCAB IT HAS NEVER BEEN KNOWN TO FaIL. To those who dip in full fleece, this fluid will be found invaluable, for, being of a warm and protecting chars •’ter, sheep will not catch cold, though dipped in the depth of winter. ON SALE IN LARGE OH SMALL QUANTITIES BY George Jameson, 3 317 ASHBURTON.



DR, TREVOR begs to inform his Patients that, penning the building of his new House, he will reside at Mk Yapp’s Moore street, corner of E. Belt Messages can be left at Mr Neate’s, Chemist, where he will attend Daly from 12 noon to 1 p m. 2 290 WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT. 2,000 SACKS RYE CRASS 20,000 SACKS OATS 20,000 SACKS WHEAT 5,000 SACKS BARLEY for sale full-sized Cornsacks, AT 6s 6d PER DOZEN. FRIEDLANDER BROS 1 127 jp RO BONO PUBLICO



Good people all, both great and small, again I come before you ; and while it’s true there's little new, 1 hope I 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 good (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 ail classes of society. And, also note, that Nelson, Moate and Co. are still supplying to all who please their blended teas—they’re grand there’s no denying. So come and buy, these fine teas try ; you’ll ne’er regret the action. At various prices, each kind nice is, all giving satlfaction. Now let me finish by thanking all my customers for their continued patronage, and by assuring them that 1 shall always do my best to servo them well, by supply ing genuine goods at the very lowest possible prices. Wholesale and Retail Agent cc o © r-i riJ * S.« S 'S x o a j: o" » p ja NELSON, MO tTE, & GO’S Pure Bleuded Teas. Agent for Arthur Yates’s Gar den Seeds Tea, Grocery, Glass and China. Brushware and Fancy Goods Warehouse. H. M. Carson, East Street Ahsudhton.



Mrs Adams, AGENT FOR MADAME WEIGEL’S PATTERNS, HAS now on hand a nice assortment of crewel wools, silks, filoselle, flossette, 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



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.



CENTRAL HOTEL, JW MoRAE having taken the above „ Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur rounding districts Best Brands of Wine’s Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling—Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire at prices to meet ihe times. For the convenience of travellers hansom nab will meet a'l trains. Potatoes, I have good eating potatoes FOR SALE. 4 684 GEORGE JAMESON. Bankrupt Stock. Wellington, April 7, 1886. MESSRS HAY.-S & CO., Ashburton. Gentlemen, — Your tender for Drapery Stock, amounting to £2,757 (two thousand seven hundred »nd lifiy-seven pounds), has been accepted. We forward you draft at sight for amount, leas your de posit of 10 po>- cent. HARVEY & JOHNSTONE, Agents for the Consignors in London F.S.—The Goods will be shipped to morrow 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 Dross Goods Clothing from the Best Houses, Millinery, Fancy Goods, Hot sery, Gloves, *&o., Ac. Heavy Dress Tweeds, 7M per yard Heavy Homespuns, in all shades, Black Cashmeres, Is, full width Fine Cashmeres, in all shades, full width, 1s 4id A Splendid Lot Broohds, in all colours, 4|d Wincey, worth KHd, now 61 per yard Checked Winceys, sfd Melton Cloth, la Oid, double width Knglish Blankets, 7a lid, white and coloured Heavy White Fiannel, all wool, 9|i Ditto, fine make, all wool, lOid Good Grey Calico, yard wide, 2s 9d per



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, s£d, and 6d per lb. Kerosene—from 7a 6d to 10s 6d, English Pickles—Bd. Fry’s Cocoa—ls 5d per lb. Teas at cost price by the Box. Sugar—3d ; Tapioca, 3d. Vermicelli—Hd ; Macaroni, lid. Soap—from !s Gd per box. Crockery in large variety, at Cost. Perambulators (4 wheels), 22s 6d ; and everything else equally as cheap. Dairy Produce Purchased. Country Customers liberally dealt with. YLIS AND 00., I Or era Hast Stre’t,



dozen Scoured ditto, 2s 9d per dozen SOin White, Sheetings, 80in White Twilled Sheetings, la Loom Counterpanes, honeycomb, from 4a 9d Colored Quilts, 2s lid CLOTHING, Men’s Tweed Suits, 15s 6d Boya’ Kuicker Suits, 4s 9d Men’s Union Tweed Trousers, 4s 6d Men’s Heavy Colonial Tweed Trousers, grand value, wall cut, 7s lid Men’s Trousers and Vests, beat goods, 14s Boys’ Overcoats, 5s Men’s Tweed Ulsters, 16s Cd 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 Cloth Jackets, from 4s 6d Ladies’ ‘weed Skirts, braided, 3s 6d Black Tips, 2s each Linen Collars, Id each Tapestry Carpets, Is 6d Felt Carpets, yards wide, Is lid China Mattings, white and coloured, 1 yard wide, 4jfd Oilcloth, 1 yard wide, C£d Best Linoleum, 5s lOd, full 3 yards wide Striped Window Hollands, i yard wide, 3d per yard. Honeycomb Towels, 2d



!the boot department It io almost unnecessary to mention, as it is well known our prices are below any other house 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 GSreat Sale will Commence on SATURDAY NEXT, Reserve your money and come and secure the Bargains. HAY E S & CO, READY-MOHEY DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, PROVISION DEALERS & UNIVERSAL PRO AIDERS, ARCADE,



Matson Cox & rp O FARMER WE ARE Cash Buyers OF WHEAT OATS *i*D BARLEY. 51 MATSON, COX & CO.



Eakaia. WE have much pleaane In Intimating to our clients and others In the bakaia District that we hare made ar an ementa to attend the Regular FORTNIGHTLY SALES OF STOCK There, and we have every confidei ce In aolloltlng a share of their patronage. MR L. OXLEY, RAKAIA, Saa kindly consented to receive entries for the present MATSON, COX & 00.



Business Notice. ENGLISH WATCHES, ENGLISH WATCHES, ENGLISH WATCHES. '/ iLUS UNPR3CEC;iI TED, quality o -u:q u.veo, PHICE UN APPROACHED. U>T as the introduction of steam has revolutionised the Commerce o( the World, so Uie principles of the art of manufacturing, and our New System of Selling of Watches direct to the Pub! : o has effected an equally striking revolution ic the Watch Trade. READ FACTS. FINEST ENGLISH WATCHES AND JEWELLERY. At Fibst Cost.



Matson. Cox & Co. 4 UCTIONEERS & VALUATORS, - LAND, STOCK, AND ESTATE AGENTS. .yrtNS NEGOTIATED AT LOWEST RATES AND ON ’(MOST FAVORABLE TERMS WOOL, GRAIN, SEED AND GENERAL MERCHANTS. We have now on hand for sale— Voolpacks and Oornsacka Fencing Wire of all sizes, Btrbed Plain Green and Yellow Tancred Turn!pa Skirvin Swedes and other Turnip Seeds of all descriptions Mangolds, etc. Glover Seeds of all description* Oockefoot Rye-grass Tea in boxes and half-chests Bran, Gate, Ibafl, &o. agricultural MACHINERY BEEPERS AND BINDERS, &o.



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 success which has attended the sale of thane unrivalled Watches throughout every part of New Zealand and Australia is beyond precedent in the history of watch-making., results which speak in trumpet tones the quality of their watches and the advantages of B. 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 watoh beyer is cordially invited to visit their 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 Bimutaka. two large shipments of the following Goat’s Open-face English Silver Levers, crystal fronts, price, L 3 10s —retail price L 6 6a ; Gents’ Splendid English Hunting Levers, everywhere known as the beat, maker’s price L 3 15s —compare with any sold retail at L6to L 7 ; ditto, with three pairs extra Jewels and Beal Chronometer Balance, price I*4 16s—full value for L 8 10a— j Gents' Surperb Keyless Huntlny Levers, L 6 10a —full valuefor Ll2 ; Gents’Three quarter-plate, centreseo ends, very finest qnality,English Chronograph Levers, price L 6 15a— the bandomeast watch made, warr anted fivey ears, worth Ll2 10s, See also our Marvellous Defiance Sterling Silver WatchesU 7a 6d and HI 5 a just half retail prices ; also, ex Bimu taka,a Manificent Selection of our Gents’ English Gold Levers, - prices Ll2los, Ll 5 10s, and LlB 10a—worth Ll7loa to L3O; also Samples of Stew art Dawson’s and Co.’s New Patent Don ble Minute and Second English Chcono graph, the greatest Horolo triumph cf the Age; also, Ladies’Sup erb English Bilxer Levers, L 3 10a ; Hunters’, L3lsa—well worth L7loa ; Ladies’ sterling Silver Watches, LI 7s 6d and LI 15a : ditto, Keyless, L2 10s and L3—extraordinary value ; Ladiess Magnificent English Gold Levers, full-plate movements, L 8 10s, LIII0 1, and Ll 4 10a—usual prices, from Ll2 10s to L 22. See also our Ladies’New Nonpareil Gold Key less Watches, all 18-cirat Gold Oases, the most elegant watch yet produced. Prices j Open-face, only L 6 10a ; Hunters’, L 7 10s —cannot be equalled under Ll2. Call early and inspect all these Umivailed 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 Who’esale prices. Also, Ladies’ Magnificent New Suites of Brooch and Earrings, Lockets, and Necklets, all to be sold atcent per cent under Colonial Bates. Remember, we save you all intermediate profits'. Note the Address:



Wool Purchased IN uARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES OB CONSIGNED TO THK CANTERBURY WOOL SALES, OB XTJr. HOME MARKET. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE ON CONSIGNMENTS. WEEKLY SALES OP HORSES, COWS, PIGS AND ALL KINDS OF STOCK ANL PRODUCE ?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



STEWART DAWSON AND CO/S ENGLISH WATCH MANUFAC TURES, 34 Pmscks Street, Ddnepln SPECIAL NOTICE. MrD. S. DAWSON, of the Firm, who has just arrived in Dunedin, from Liverpool, England, in returning thanks to the thousands of Custimers who have patronisned his Firm since they commenced Business in New Zealand, begs to intimate that all Orders sent to Stewakt Dawson and Co., Dunedin, now, will receive hu personal attention, ani will be Care fully Executed and dispatched by first return of Post.



\AGENTS for National Mortgage and Agency Oc Messrs Wood, Sinclair and Co. Robey's Threshing Mach* " WATSON, COX, <SI CO WEST STREET, A.. <a T T 'F lTr PTO« WB HAVE FOR SALE— CHEAP DRAYS STRIPPERS PORTABLE WHARE ALSO Howard’s Twine Binders. MANILLA & HEMP TWINE LZA, NEATSFOOT & CASTER OILS CORN SACKS, Large she. very thing of the Best Quality and make ud at the Lowest Price a M atsou, Oox & Co.



No* is the time to order cue or more of the beat and Cheapest Vatches in the World. A full and Magnificent Stock on hand of every articial show in Illustrated Phamphlet A ;£io,ooo STOCK TO SELECT FROM. Remember that STEWaRT DAW SON and CO’S system of Business a»ves yon cent per cent on the usual Colonial Rate. ORDER NOW ORDER NOW One of S. D. and Co’s Renewed Engl lish Lever Watches, and Secure your seif a Correct Timekeeper that will save you a little time, add 2s fid 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 Co’s Dunedin, and yon will receive by first return of Post the Watch selected, together with written guarantee ; Mr D. S. Dawson will at tend personally to you order, and Ad dress— STEWART DAWSON & GO 34 Princes Street, Dcnedih, Magnificent New Illustrated Pamph let, the best Book ever Published on the EngHsh Lever seal Fad Fte* hiiid in stamp* g