tunity to make good hie case.' Sir Julias Yogel had to make a final state ment, and m the end the Committee agreed to that course As to the newspapers which Sir Julius Yogel had said belonged to him or were under his control, that statement was absolutely incorreofc— as incorrect a8 any statement could be. He had no interest m any newspaper m this country, and had never exercised the smallest oontrol or attempted to own any newspaper m the colony. Sir Julius VogeVs statement with reference to the ohargea made against him (Mr Ormond) was also totally incorrect, but a much stronger term could be used. He defied Sir Julius Yogel to prove that he over abused his public position, and he wished the Treasurer had the same reocrJ. The hon. gentleman w»s not on 9 who oonjd stand op la tbe Home and say he was In that position. Considering what he dp My In his speech at Napier, tbe matter mentioned bySlr Julius Yogel was a very ■mall one. The oharge he made was that Sir Julias Vogel's Government was one that oould not show an untainted record, He (Mr Ormond) put on reoord there the judgment of the House with regard to Sir Julius Vogel's conduct. What was the verdict of the House with respect to the dlttrlot railways, when public money wri wrongly given and by the sanction and eonnlvance of that hon gentleman ? The House unanimously regretted the transac tion referred to as calculated to seriously affect and impugn the Integrity of any gentleman connected therewith, and that it was calculated to give rise to eoandal. No one could point tj him (Mr Ormond) as having been guilty of suoh conduot as that. COUNTIES ACT AMENDMENT BILIi, The Counties Act Amendment JBIII was read a third time and passed. HIDING ACT' AMENDMENT BILL. The Mining Aat Amendment Bill was read a second time. PUBLIC BBVENTJES Bill. The Public Revenues Bill wag further eomidered In Committee. A lengthy discussion ensued, which was interrupted by the 5.30 adjournment. The Housfi resumed at 7 30 p. m. Mr 6oobit McKenzio resumed the de bate on the Pabltc Revenues BUI. He mid that the Minister of Lands bad com* mittad a grave ei?or m his aotion regard - Ing the village settlements. Such an In stance of unauthorised expenditure had not occurred m England for 25 years. The Premlnr said that they need not go to the English Parliament for such examples. Both Major Atkinson and Sir George Grey had acted similarly when m office. He referred at some length to the freehold tenure of land, which had been condemned all over the world and would be condemned still more. Mr Dargaville pointed out that Major Atkinson exceeded the votes of* the House by £261,396 for rails and rolling stock, while the present expense h«d been (undertaken for the more justifiable pur pose of settling people on the lands. Sir Geo. Grey aaid the terms on which the Village tdttfetaoatft *rer<s tyla&ted were such as to id jure the character of settlers and destroy their prospect m life. One hon. member had told him that two maiden ladles were amongst tbe " families " put on the land. He criti cised at length the policy and proceedings of the Government. He strongly advo cated freehold tenure. Sir Robert Stout quoted from "Hansard" to show Sir Geo. Grey's inconsistency, and asked why he did not vote as he talked instead of delivering heroic speeches, and then recording his vote ac cording to the dictates of the party to whioh he for the moment belonged, even though it was a party of one. Mr Fergus twitted the Premier with re viling a leader ha once adored. Be himself was now allied with thoee with whom he really had notbiDg m common, and by so doing had exposed his name to derision and soorn, He derided the schemes of the Minister of Lands ai those of a "visionary and theorist." While the Colonial Secretary was boasting of saving £5130 m the Sheep and R&bblt Department, Mr Ballanoe was spending fourteen times as much m another direo tlon without the authority of Parliament. He warned Ministers that they had much better turn their attention to stamping out the rabbits which were oaualng the loss of £500.000 a year. Mr Ivess said the oolonists were under a debt of gratitude to the present Minister of Lands for hla efforts to oattla the country Mr D. Stewart ventured <o propkeiy that the perpetual Bystem would prove a disastrous failure. They were experimenting with their land laws and driving men with oapltal away to countries where tenure was more seoure. The effect of the land system would be to make the oolony dependent for the development of resources oh an im poverished I3t of people, 81r Julius Yogel drn'ed bbat oapltal was being driven from the country, and could not believe that any large number of members wanted the Government to sell the land m large blocks. He was not himself m favor of perpetual leases, but he held Government were wise to keep the land out of the market at present. He urged that the dlucußslon should be brought to a close. Mr. Pyke wai opposed to the experi ment lately made with the land tenure, and expressed the opinion that all per petual leaseholders and deferred payment settlers .would eventually become free holders. He gave notice of a new clause restricting tire expenditure under the Bill. The Minister of lands m reply to Mr Pea^ook, said Government had acquired 432,542 acres alotig the northern trunk Hoe, Waimarlno block, at a cost ol £460,000. I Farther diioussion on the land ques tion was kept up by Messrs Fulton, Ivess, Buchanan, Reese, Moss, and others: Mr Ormond oomplalned of the dilatory way In ffhioh the railway was being poshed through the Manawatu Gorge. Mr Richard soa said contracts had been let covering the whole amount ot money allocated to the work m the last loan. It wonld pay cost of construction of the open formation through the George, and probably one of the ttmuels Money allowed to the other line would cany it as far aa Ek&Uhuna, or a mile or two be yond. Mr Bruce having briefly expressed his disapproval of tho perpetual system, clania 4 and remaining ones were passed, and the third reading fixed for to morrow. The House rose at 1.10 a.m.



TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Fire ' r o AUCKLAND, June 8. A four roomed dottage at Upper Queenstown, owned and oooup'ed by H. Donnelly, was destro-. jd by at 1 a.m. to-day . Insurance, £160 m the South British. The furniture, also insured, was destroyed. Queen's Fnnd. The Mayor presided a\ a meeting of ladies held yesterday afternoon, whrn it it was resolved to adopt the scheme o* Queen's Fund suggested by Lady Jervcis. The money is to be devo ed to the relief of diitreraed women of all o'aeses. The Coptic, Wellington, June 8 Arrived at 3.14 a.m., the CjpUo from London. She left there en 21<t April; Plymouth on the 23rd ; Te&eriffe on tbe 28th ; Capetown, May 14th, and Hobart June 3rd. There was fine weather . throughout the passage whioh was an un eventful one;. :

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[beutsk's telegrams— copyright.]

THE EMPEROR WILLIAM.

Bkrlin, June 5. The Emperor William is suffering from a severe cold, which confines him to his room.

A LOYAL PARLIAMENT.

Ottawa, June 6 In the Canadian House of Commons to-day, during the adoption of the Jubilee address to (he Queen, the members joined m singing tbe National Anthem.

FIRE ON THE ORARI.

London. June 6. The Ship Orari, loading for Port Chalmers, took fire. Both vessel and cargojwere slightly injured.

JUBILEE.

The Agents-General for the Austrn lasian Colonies have jointly agreed to contribute '^350, for the purpose of illuminating the offices of Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales, on the occasion of the celebra tion of the Queen's Jubilee.

CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

London, June 7. In the House of Commons last night Mr Raikes, the Postmaster-General, stated m reply to a question, that he estimated a saving of ,£20,000 per annum would be effected by the new contract for the carriage of mails be ween Great Britain and Australia. I The contract, he stated, had not yet I .«n completed.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbuteb's telegrams— copyright.]

MELBOURNE MARKETS.

Mblbourne, June 7. The Manager'of the National Mort gage Company reports as follows on the local market :— Wheat 4s to 4s id, moderate enquiry; barley, 4s gd to 5& 6d, quiet ; pats (feed sorts), 2s o,d to 2s 1 id, less demand, and occasion ally easier; oats (milling sorts), 23 nd tO3s, no material change, if anything weaker; New Zealand oats, under bond, 2s to 2s'2d, sl&w of sale.

VISIT OF GERMAN WARSHIPS.

Melbourne, June 7. Four German war vessels passed Wilson's Promontory this afternoon, bound for Sydney.

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

The Victorian Parliament was opened to-day by Sir Henry Loch. In the Governor's speech, which was of an un eventful character, reference was made to the celebration of her Majesty's Jubilee, and the results of the Imperial Conference. Resarding the Victorian defences, it states that m a short time these would absolutely defy attack. There was reason to believe that the firm tone adopted by the Australian delegates to the Imperial Conference with regard to the New Hebrides would have great weight with the Imperial Government m arriving at a settlement of the question. A Local Commission had been appointed m connection with the Melbourne Exhibition. The con tracts which recently had been con cluded for the carriage of the Aus tralian mails would secure increased speed and greater frequency at a re duced cost. Regret is expressed at the Windsor railway accident. The measures to be introduced include Bills relating to the protection of women, forestry, local government, and a Metro politan Board of Works. A Bill would also be introduced amending the Shops and Factories Act.

CRISIS IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, June 7. In the Legislative Assembly, this afternoon, Mr Playford moved a vote of want of confidence m the Govern ment. The debate is still proceeding. Members of the Opposition are confi dent of success. It is estimated they will have a majority of six.

RENTS.

(Received June Bth. 1.10 n.m.\

Sydney, June 8. In the Legislative Assembly last night a debate took place on the motion of Mr MacMillan affirming that rents assessed by local land boards should not be increased. The Go vernment opposed the motion, and the debate was finally adjourned.

THE MOUNT RENNIE AFFAIR.

The Mount Rennie affair is to be re-opened. Probably some important revelations will be made.

ARCHBISHOP CARR.

Melbotjrkb, June 8. Archbishop Carr arrived to-day by the Iberia. Extensive preparations have been made to welcome him.

THE JUBILEE.

The Legislative Assembly last-night adopted an address to the Queen on Her Majesty's Jubilee. A formal bill indemnifying municipalities on account of expenditure for the celebration of the Jubilee was read a first time, and will probably pass through all its stages to-day.

A TRAIN STOPPED BY A MOUSE.

On the Italian railroads an eleoUloal apparatue, upon the departure of a train from any station, rings six strokes upon a gong- In the next station. The station master at Oapri, hearing three strokes when there should have been six, im mediately came to tho conclusion that there was something wrong on the line, and ordered up the eleotrie signals of warning. The train, whioh by this time was undar full headway, oame to a dead stop. Then began a trance*' of telegraph messages. The passengers were anxlon , to know what was the matter. They waited while the mes: ages went back and forth. The enquiry established the fact that erorythbg was right on the line, and the train was ordered forward after con slderable delay; The statlonmaiter, about the time, thought \K might be well to look luto his gong, and there he found, stUvk fist between the cogs of the elec trical apparatus, a poor little mouse. The unhappy animal happened to be In the Interior of the clock when it "struck one," and down tie attempted ti run, but was caught between the murderous wheels. His little body was big enough to stop the whole apparatus, and consequently fthe train as well.

Heating's Cough Lozenges cures coughs Asthma, BronoL tis. medical testimony states that no other medioine ia bo effectual m the oure of these dangerous maladies. One Lozenge alone give ease, one or two at bedtime ensures rest. For relieving diflioulty of breathing they are invaluable. They oon* tain no opium nor any violent drtig. Sold by all Chemißtfl, n Tinß, la i*a, a d ff 9d eaoh

THE ASHBtJBTok OtJABJ>IAN, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 1887



Mothers with sickly, fretful, nursing ohildren will cure the child and benefit themselves by iikuig Araerioan Hop Bitters daily.



"Bouoh on Bats."— -Clears out rate, miofl'. roaches, flies, ants, bed bugs, beetles, ipGeeta skunks, jack rabbits, sparrows, 89£>fl • At hemistß and



Stratz and 00. WATEEBIJ&Y WATCHES. WATEEBUEY WATCHED. HAVING received our fiwt direct supply of WATEEBTJEY WATCHES from the Makers, we are now enabled to Sell you a WATERBUKY WATOH with Half-a-dczon KNIVfiB and FOEKB (white or black handles) for 13s 6d. J. F. STBAIZ & CO., Christchnrcb, BEVOLUTION IN THE WATOH TRADE. AS formerly a Watch conld only be bad by a wealthy man, but now, with the ni l of improved machinery, and • anew system of bueinewj J. F. STRATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKERS, JEWELLERS & MANUFACTURERS, 261, High Strew, CHRIST OH OR OH, J?Uc s turn within the reach of all. ■ 3£E WHAT BEADY MONEY 4 WILIi DO. Wa have just received the FIRST SHIPMENT of EHRHARDT'S ENG- LISH LEVER WATCHES, under our now contract with Mr W. Ebrhardt, and as oar contract is to take so many hnndred a year, wo get them at a price that enables us td cell at &2 10s. A PIECE and we guarantee them to bo exactly the came kind of Ehrhardt'a Watch that nn boon sold m hundreds m your district?, on credit, at from £4 to £8 a piece, and then perhaps £2 10s was paid down to start with. NOTICE, Please notice that if We had not started to sell Watches at a low profit m your districts, you would still have to pay the same old exorbitant prices. J. F. STEATZ & COS £5 10a • ENGLISH HUNTING LEVER& If anyone can get a better 'made, batter ■ , finished, 6* moia enitabls W&teh. fo* colonial nse at £10 10s &t any place m New Zealand than our £5 10s English - Levers we will make you a present of ours, J. F. STEATZ AND CO. ■* Are the Government contractors for the Repairing and Timing the Clocks on the Canterbury Railways, which we do at tho rate of 2s per Clock a year. These Clocks have to go to half a minute, and since the beginning of our contract, which is now 18 months, we have nob had a eincjlo complaint, SOMETHING TO ASTONISH THE WORLD. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have juet been established 10 years tho beginning of June, and m that timo have more Clock? out with their name and address on thon any other firm m Canter* bury, many of whom have been established 80 years', £100 To anyone who can prove this not to be true. We would be pleased if our customers who have bought watches from us would Eend testimonials of the watch's perform* ance, and satisfaction given, as they aro of great service to us, and if any Watch ot Clock does not give periect satisfaction, we are w"ling to change it 60 times if neces- sary, nntil satisfaction is given. THE WATERBURY WATOH, Which is so well published -Ul over New Zealand, and Ib sold at 18s 6d, can be had from our firm for Us 6 D And as soon an we can make direct arrangements with the makers, we expect to be flble to Eell them at a much lower piic3. In 18S1 we had 26 Waterbury Watches ns a sample., and. sold some of them then as low as 12s 6d. i SPECTACLES! . SPECTACLES 1 1 ! J. F. STEATZ & CO. Have received a large consignment of Bprctaclee of every description, to suit »H sights, which we are celling from Is a pair: genuine crystals, 5s Gd. Guarantcad best pebbles, 7s 6d pair ; goggles, 6d pair | oye protectors, 2a pair. Wo have also imported the latest improved instrument fcr testing the sight, which we will do at any fme free of charge. J. F. STEATZ & CO.'S NEW PRICE LIST FOR REPAIRS, Watsh Glasses fitted to Waterbury and other Watches, 6d. Hands fitted to Water bury Watches, fld. Waterbnry Watches cleaned and repaired from Is to 23 Gd, highest charge. Geneva Watches cleaned, large siza 4s Gd, .Bmall size 6s 6d. Geneva Watohea mainsprings fitted, wl th barsSiGd; f -plate, 4s 6d. American Levers cleaned, large size is 6d, small size. 6s Gd. American Levers mainsprings. fitted, witu bars 8s Gd ; $-platft, 4s' 6d. English Lovers, winding to the right, cleaned 5i 6d. English Levera, winding to the ilght, mainsprings fitted, 4a 6d. English Levers, winding to the left, cleaned 6s Gd. Englieh Levers, winding to the left, main* springs fitted, 63 Gd Watcaes Beat from country districts, it they can ba returned by rail, 6d extra must be added for carr ".go. ALL WORK GUARAKTEED. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Bill over 1000 Clcckg a year, which is more than all the other shopkeepers m Christchu . jh put together cell. £60 to who can prove we have not a Larger Stock of Clocks than auy other shop m Cbristchurch. We have always GOO m stock, varyinß m prices trom 2s Gd to £10 lOg. CLOCK REPAIRS. Our charge for Clock RepalraJ.Tinie" pieces, is one half the Watoh Repairs. Striking Clocks a small extra charge.. Inspection of our large and well assorted Stock invited. 'Hote'.the Address,— J. F.JSTEAJZ & COj '"]. The only double-fronted Jewellers' Shop the city, one window for Ladies Jewellery, ? one for Gent Icmen'a. 261 HIGH STREET, TBIAUGLT CHEISTCEURCU.



Pnblic Notlca NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS.' Joseph Ford'slatent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and lues; worm In sheep. One gallon sufficient lor 160 sheep. Price, 17s Cd for one gallon; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Kent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FOAD, Baling. AQEKT3 WANTED. 4t279 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. rpHE undersigned begi to oall the X attention of formers; tattlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, vmong which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Oupreasns Macrooarpa, one ana two years old; 200,000 Pinos Insig- nia, one and two voars old ; 100,000 Pinna Larlolo ; 3.0 000 Silver Biroh; 10,000 Pines Austrlaoa; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All oiderß by post, or otherwise, shall reoelve my best attention. JAMES PORTER, OLIFTON NURSERY. Allen ton, Ashbnrton, f2B i _ ' PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. 1 HO. CUAIGHEAD has great pleaanre , m intimating to the Public of Ash- burton and surrounding districts that he has admitted Edwin G. Cba^hbad into partnership with him, und thai the busi- ness will for the future be carried on under the style or firm of H. and E. Craighbad. DEFERRING t0 t h 8 a bove, H. and E. It Cbaiqhead beg to Etato that they have jast ordered a new supply of TweedH for the Winter Season, and hope by strict attention to business, a good fit, and first- class workmanship, to merit a fair share of the publio patronage. H. & E. CJRAIGHKAD, Tailors, 6 2 Tancrcd Street, Aehburton. George Jameson ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1387 THE CONCRETE DIPS ate now 60 feet lorg, and fitted with all the latest improvements For particular j as to cost of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3164; Secretary. Drain Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 Inches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JDNOTJONB FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON T iM A /~iASH pUROHASER or WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEOBGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON. Of T. Bullock. TO LET— S-Roomed House, corner of Cnss and Cox Streets, the property of Mr Winsbb. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— fi-Boomed House m Cameron Street, opposite the Wesleyan Church, Apply to T. BULLOCK. EOR SALE, very cheap.— A New Single-seated Buggy. Apply, to T. BULLOCK. AOWDRAY Farm, 695 Acres, part \J of Lowcllff'iEatate, Coldstream Road Board District, late H. G. O. Soyle's. Not having sold this property by auotion, I an) prepared to receive offers fur it up to SATURDAY, May 21st. For full | particulars apply to TBULLOOK TIO LET.— DwelHnßhouae, tosjether with L small stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to TO LET— Two Cottepeß m Grey street known as Coutts block ; rent at 5 POTWeek - 1. BTOLOOK, TO LET,— At a low rental, Properly In Tancred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which Is ereoted Shop. Stable, etc, — Apply to T. BULLOCK. nrnOß SALE, — Central Site, being part Jj of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Aore, having a frontage of 83 feet on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mail" Office. Very liberal terms of payment will be accepted.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. riOR SALE—Lot 25, fronting the North |j Town Belt. Price, £19. Libera terms if reqnrred. Appl^to^^ TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwellinghouse m Moore»street, latelj



Business Notices^ McCallum & Co. » FEESH IMPOETATibNS or FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HiN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE. B4EBED & PLAIN. No.'i 8, 0 and lO.JOVAL STEEL WIRE No.'b 8, 9 and 10, BOUNI) STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION/ BARBED WIRE, •• AOME " STANDARDS STANDARDS STATOABDS. Oat and| Punched to any length and guage'requlred, McCallum & Co., Iron/Timber and Coal Mercliants & Importers •ASBBUETON, O4MAETJ DTJNEDIN & INYEB' CAEGILL. DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. IN Consequence of the DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP wo will offer the whole of our EXTENSIVE STOCK, CONSISTING OF DX APERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS £9000 _ £9000 HARDWARE AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY £7500 __ £7500 GLASS, EARTHENWARE, GROCERIES, £1900 £1900 At such prices as will command a CLEARANCE within Two Months. As the DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, and CROCKERY STOCKS p-e our own Importations lately landed (some still to arrive) bought direct from the Manufac- turers, purchasers will have an oppor- tunity of getting NEW GOODS, and at SUCH PRICES as will be better than baying from BANKRUPT STOCKS at any price. ORR & ALCORN.



Public Notices. ' HO. FLOWER, Mwmfaot aring Oon- • feotioner, la thanking hln numer- oas customers for past favors, bego to Intimate that ha has remaved to new premises next TOWN HALL. All k! adu of oonfeotlonery kept m a took. Goods of my own make fresh dally 6 15 ASHBURTON GAS, GOAL, AND COKE COMPANY LIMITED. VTOTIOE 1b hereby given that any Person ll Lighting Street Lamps, other tnaa the Servants of the Gas Company, will be prosecuted, and a Reward cf ONE POUND m offered to any Person giving Information which shall lead to the con- viction. By order, J. WABD. ■ Seoretary. THB BULLI DISASTER. 'T>BRSONS not subscribing towards JL thli urgently required Fond through any looal Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee In Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bulll (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tbeasubhrs, Woilongong Branch, Balli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6th, 1887. WHICH IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AJSD EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME People Live to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is best ? To live we must eat, and having settled this, it becomes an important question what to eat, as on the wholosomeness of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H. Zander and Co.'s and the Bread Co,'e, where you will find the above, aJso PORK PIUS, BRAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' OBEBKB, PIGS' TROTTiSRS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BaCON, all his own make and caring ; alflo FRUITS of all descriptions. HERBAL BEER from own Factory, Gonfeotionery, &c. TEA AND- COFFEE at all hours. I Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 5 104 IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY, MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, OHRISTOHURCF* mmmm m I THE IMPERIAL TEASj'are having a Tremendous Sale m Christchurch neighbourhood . They are imported dire at from the finest Tea Plantations m INDIA, CHINA & CEILON, And are of the very choicest quality. JOBILBB GIFT, VALUE £10 10s. A COUPON is given with lib of TEA Sold, which gives the Purchaier n chance of winning our Handsome and Valuable JUBILEE GIFT, Which will be drawn for on SATURDAY, the 6th August, and result published m j Christoni'Tch Ppoers immediately aiter. These Grand Teas are sold by Mb D. McFarlane ... ... Aehburton Mr Wm. Baylis Ashburton Mr Wm. Cox Rakaia Mr Jas, Patterson ... Chertsey PRICES : 2s, 2s 6d, 3a and 3s 6d per lb ; also, m 5, 10, 12 and 201 b tins. COUPONS will be given with Tins also; that is 5 Couoons will go with a sib Tin, 10 with a 101 b Tin, 12 with a 121 b Tin, but with quantities over 121 b Coupons will net be given. Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. T BEG to'announce ibat I have SOLE I THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK o» TIMBEE AND TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Bute! , TTM'BFF? / r GENERAL JXLUxUS, TO WHO*' /N RECOMMEND MY customers; And those who kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE.



w Pnbllc Notices. ME S. B. SEYMOUB, QURGEON-DENTIST will VISIT ASHBURTON THUBSDAY, JUNE 9th, And may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's (Chemist) until 4pm fj 4°337 Oty IAS TOWN SECTION 260, M i JL vJ Tinwald, near the Kail way Station for sale at the above price. Persons deßiroUß of qualifying themselves for a vote at the forthcoming election this offers them an opportunity. . T. BULLOCK. WE have various 6um« of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors, Aehburton, LENDERS are invited for the Erection L of Dwelling House for the Bank of Australasia. Plans and Specifications may be sc an at our Office, whore tenders are to be sent m not later than 4 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, June 11th. 0. E, FOOKS & SON, Architects. (UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF LIEUT-OOLONEL BAILEY.) n BAND MILITARY and Fancy Dress U" Ball, FRIDAY, 24th Jnst. Tickets can be obtained from the Officers of both Corps, Sergt. -Major Soott, Oolor-Ser- Keants McDonald »nd Keir, Privates Hepburn, Curtis, Hfoki, Nokes and S( )wart» A. J. MULIER, Lieut., Secretary. fpHE Ashburton Riflfß and Guards will X parade at the Drilshed m Review Order, oi FRIDAY NEXT, 10th inst , at 7.30 p.m., for inspection by the Offioer Commanding the District. Every man must attend. By order, STUART NEWALL, Major, District Adjutant. Headquarters, Timaru, 6th June, 1887. Graham's Farm. rpHE undersigned having received JL several applications for small allot- ments of land on hia farm, he begs to state that he Is prepared to re survey and divide any of his unsold sections, pro* viding two or more applicants agree to take the whole block applied for. 6 16 i, r. 0. 0. graham. asb burton county council. water"rlngers. * PPLIOATIONS ere invited from per- j\_ sons willing to act as Water Ranger for the Water Supply between the North branch of the River Ashburton, and Rakaia River, at a so'ary of £150 per annum, and for the Water Supply between the South branch of the Aobburton River and Rangitata River, at a salary of £125 per annum. EAcdule. of duties are on view! at the County Council Offices, Aehburton. Applications will be received at the Council offices up to 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, the Ist July, 1887. By order. F..MAINWARING, Clerk. Aehburton, June 7th, 1887. * STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LLWi QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N 0 vT» MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. TOTS ARE CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat Oats Barley Byegrass F. MATSOK & CO., A3HBURTON, WANTED KNOWN. —Andrew Orr announces thnt he has just secured the services of a First-class Dressmaker who has been accustomed to City Trade, and whose style and fitting is all that can be desired. ■fTTANTED KNOWN.— That the Great ■^ Jubilee Sale is now going en at Andrew Orr's. XXJ ANTED KNOWN. —That Long I * • Curtains at 3s lid, Brussels Carpets 3s lid, Tapestry 2s 6d, Hearth Rugs 2s , 6d, Oil Cloths greatly reduced at the | Jubilee Sale at Andrew Oit'b. IXXTANTED KNOWN. -Just opened v \ Silk Plußhes, Satins, Silks, ABtricans, m all colors at Greatly Reduced Prices at the Jubilee Sale. ■fTTTANTED KNOWN.-A Large Stock vv of Ladies', Gents, an<f Children's Boots and Shoes at your owa prices; Ladies' Boots 4s 9d to 5s 9d ; Children's Bootß from Is.— The Jubilee Sale, Andrew Orr. • WANTED KNOWN.-That Ashbur- ton Made Blankets are tiow being sold at 11s 6d and 16s 6d at the Great Jubilee Sale. 'a . ■-■•" ' . " * "TTTANTED KNOWN.— That Gents' •YV Suits made to measure from Aahburton Tweed for £3 7s 6d. You can select your own Tailor.— Andrew Orr.



' Maryland, My Maryland. * • * '« p r etty Wives; Lovely daughters and noblemen." " My farm lea m a rather low and inias- matio situation, and "My wife 1" * • "Who?" " Was a very pretty blonde 1" Twenty years ago, became " Sallow !" * Hollow-eyed 1" " Withered and a ,«d j» Before her time from " Malar ip l vapors, though Bhe made no particular complaint, not being of the grumpy kind, yet causing me great un- eaeimsfl. "A short time ago I purchred your remedy for oue of the ohildr.n, who had a vciy severe attack of billiousness, ard it occurred to me that the remedy might help ray wife, as I found that our little girl upon recovery had "Lostl" " Her Ballowness, and looked as fresh 98 a new-blown daisy. Well, the story is soon told. My wife, to-day, hn gained her old-time beauty with compound in- terest, and is now as handsome a matron (if I do say it myself) as can be found m this county, which is noted for pretty "women. And I have only Hop B'tters to thank for it "The dear oreatura just looked over my shoulder, and says : ' I con flutter to the days of our courtship,' and that re- minds me there might be more prttfy wives if my brother farmers would do as I have done-" Hoping you may long be Bpared to do good, I thankfully remain. 0. L. James, Beltsvilke, Prince George Co., Md., ) May 26th, 1883. J Frosecute the Swindlers! If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Dr Smile's name blown m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters ref ose it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything eUo indiot him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle and we will pay you liborally for the convio- tion. ~~7 TINWALD. TO LET— A Cottage near the School. Apply to T. BULLUCK BBEARERB' UNION OF NEW ZEALAND. I MEETING of Mcml jrs of the above /l will be held m the Orange : Hall, Ashburton, on SATURDAY Evening, June 11th, at 8 o'clock. A full attendance .a requested. JUBILEE NOTICE. mHE TRADES are notified that the 1 Rooms ?i the OLD COUNCIL CHAMBERS are at their seivice for COMMITTEE MEETINGS, &c. Key from Mr fcpicer next door. THOS. SBALY, Mayor. _ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL mENDERS are invited for Lease- for X working of traffic on Mount Somers Tramway for 7, 10, or 14 years. Con- ditions of Leaso are on view at Council's Office, Ashburton,. and Municipal Build- ingß, Christohurch. Tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on FRIDAY, Ist July next. Highest or any tender not m sessarily accepted. By order. F. MAINWARING, Clerk. ■ ■■■■ Ashburton, June Bth, 1887. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY NOTICE TO MEMBERS. AFTER too much "chopping and chang- ing about "it is now finally settled that the next " Ingle3ide " will be hsld m the Oddfellows' Hall on FRIDAY, 17tb instant, at 7.30 p.m. Admission is by Member's Ticket only. Married Members' Ticket admits wife and family only. Single Members' Ticket admits one lady friend only. J. 0. DUNCAN, Secretary. TINWALD PUBLIC LIBRARY. N.OW~PE-N. ■ 1A A VOLUMES by the most Popular \Xj\J Anthore. Subscriptions: Osper'year, 5s hal e -year or 3s per quarter. jTT. clothier, Secretary. BT; MARK'S CHURCH, SOUTH RAKAIA. A GIFT AUOTION~"nnd CONCERT m a.d of the Funds of the above Church will bo held m the Town Hall, South Rakaia, on THURSDAY, June 9th. Contributions of Work or Produce m aid of the above object will be thankfully received. Doors open at 2.30, Auction Sale at 6 30, and Concert at 8 pm. A Stall for the sale of Refreshments will be provided. Tickets of admission, Is each. ;" PRELIMINARY NOTICE. THURSDAY, 16th JUNE. ALFRED HARRISON has received r ? jtruotiohs to Sell by Public Auc- tion at his rooms, UNDER BILL OF SALE, A quantity of really Handsome Furni. ture, including Dining-room Suite m Morocco, etc. Full particulars on Saturday 'next. ABSOLUTELY UNRESERVED ALFRED HARRISON, ___ Auctioneer. THURSDAY, 9th JUNE. AT THE EAST STREET AUCTION ROOM, At 11 o'clock sharp. Clearing Sale OF VERY HANDSOME DRAWING-ROOM FURNITURE, &c. PIANO m Rosewood (by Bord). MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from C. T. Dudley, Esq., to Bell by Public Anotion at the above time and place, — Very Handsome Drawing-room Cabinets over Mantles and Tables, m ebony, Couch ar.i Easy Chairs, Persian Carpets, Fenders and Fire irons, Handsome Tapestry Curtains, Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Spring Mattresses, Palliasses, Very Handsome Washstands, Dressing Tables and Chamber Seta, Chest Drawera, Looking-glasses, Kitchen Utensils, Mangle,, and Washing Machine, Butter-maiing Machine. Catalogues m course of preparation. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 6*? Auctioneer,