OUR ARMY FROM A GERMAN POINT OF VIEW.

It la not to be expeoted that foreign writers should take a favorable view of the state of our military forces at a time when we are daily finding fault with it ourselves. Based, aa our army is, upon a system of recruiting obsolete as a wooden three decker, a muzzle-loading gun, or a stage coaob, we must admit the truth of strictures which point out that so long aB we adhere to it, fso long we exclude Great Britain from the list of great military Powers, Afl much as this may be conoeded to Herr Vogt, who has just published a work on the British Army. But when he inveighs m no measured speech against the tactical proficiency of the few treops we possess, it becomes dear tbat his estimate is as antiquated as our own organisation ; and we discern that, not having personally inspected them, he has trusted to reports of careless •r Incompetent observers Nevertheless, from the praise he bestows on the Individual soldier, he must be pro- Bounced Impartial and desirous of doing Justice to all. He quotes an unnamed German visitor to Aldershot, who reports as follows :— " Walking m summer or autumn past the various huts, one has frequent opportunities of obser ving the moat various duties. Battalion find brigade drills, as a rule, take plaoe In the morning, at whloh the heart of the German officer Ie filled with profouad grief; seeing that the fine undulating country, the httlookß, patches of wood, little dltohes, etc., are scarcely ever Utilised for ooverlng the position or ad- Ttuoe of bodies of troops m olose order, It li ill Blmple line formation ; and a proper vie of the ground for obtaining cover, or the development of fire-effeot, has no existence. Skirmishing, though carefully taught In squads by the non commissioned officers, consists of nothing more than line movements In extended order, followed by firing from the knee; manoeuvring, judglng-diatanoe practice are unknown," Now we venture to say that there is not a volunteer m these islands, who, having paid a Blngle vls't to Alderahotj Is not In a position to pro nounce the above . statement a gross though donbtless nnintentional distortion of facts. If It be not so, such a state of things can only exist In spite of tbe ex ample and precept of superiors and of a carefully worked out code of regulations. But we feel assured lt doeß not exist,

" The drill of the cavalry and artillery," proceeds this witness, "Is extremely in teresting from the beauty of the horns Mid men, also from the splendor of the of the uniforms. But here also comes »n unfortunate clumsiness (Schwtrftttiigkcit) j •nd It it seems to me thai the noises, whloh are principally of the Irish breed, Me too well fed, but not sufficiently broken, to advance acd mat centre with the endurance »nd agility whioh are oommonto moat European armies." In short, apart from the question of the numbers available for a European confllot, whloh, M Oolonel Vogt truly observes, are Infialteslmally small (verschwinttend Mein) ttt oompared with foreign armies, oqr troops are not, he thinks, on a par with those of the other Great Powers In point of instruction, tactical efficiency, and mobility. The offioers are not thoroughly Instructed m the theory and practice of war, nor the rank-and-file In rifle praotico and skirmishing. "The cavalry," he • consider*, " may keep up Its renown for : bravery by some new death-gallop ; but is too little adept at outpost duty to serve M eyes and ears to an army, and, like the artillery, It seems slow and clumsy." On the other hand, full credit Is allowed lor." the audaolous courage of the Anglo- Baxon." The British soldier Is better clothed, fed, and paid than any other ln the world. His barracks are a pattern of comfort and cleanliness. The discipline Is atriot, though It falls to repress his beset ting vice— drunkenness. English officers often attain a high degree of general edu cation, though it appears as a rule their technical knowledge Is limited. Many of them are fluent ln the use of modern lan guages. The Volunteers are highly spoken of j and pronounoed equal In ordinary emergencies to the task of defending our coasts ; but the Army Reserve, here esti mated at some two thousand above ita •otual atrength, Is pronounced Inadequate for the wants of the army m the fiold. "Haa a landing on English soil any chance of inooeaa 1" ia the question finally asked by Herr Vogt ; but prudently left un answered, except by the remark that lt were ft bad army whloh refused to believe In • plan devised by ita leader. Suoh a plan doubtless exlatß somewhere In Berlin, ■nd would obtain unhesitating oredence from the German army m the happily im- I)robable event of its ever being translated ato action.—" Pall M»ll Gazette."

EXTRAORDINARY LONGEVITY

It may he Interesting, sayß a Scotch con temporary, to record some remarkable eases of longevity m Ross-shire. The parish of Loohbroom, Roas-shlre, m pro portion to Its population; contains, par haps, more aged people than any other parish ln Sootland. There are centenarians of both sexes, but the oldest of them all b Mr Hugh M'Leod, residing at Moor fieldt, about two miles from Ullapool. Ootogenarians remember Hugh as a grown-up man ln their earliest infancy, and middle-aged people rejnembsr him p an old man from their ohildhood, for dating the past thirty or thirty- five years be has undergone little or no change ln his external appearanoe, Born m 1782, Hugh's memory goes far back into the time when "George the Third was King," He was 14 years of age when the poet Bnrni died, and 37 years of age when Queen Viotorla waß born. Being only eleven years younger than Sir Walter Scott, Hugh was thus m the 50th year of his age when the great novelist died, In 1832. Though m the 105 th year of bis age, he is still quite brisk and lively, and apparently able to weather a good few winters yet. At Aohnahaird, Col- Eaoh, m the same parish, tnere uvea a ale old woman named Mrs Catherine M'Nichol, who Is 103 years old, and during her long life she has never tra velled many miles from her birthplace Mri M'Leay, who resides In Pultney ■treet, Ullapool, ie a most remarkable old lady, and deserves more than a pas sing notloe* She was born at Leokmelm Loohbroom, m 1795, and waß married In the year of Waterloo to the late Mr M'Leay, of Rhidorrooh, by whom she had thirteen children, and her descendants to the fourth generation are nowjepread over Scotland, England, and the colonies, and rue io numerous that, if gathered together they would of themselves form a respec table oolony or a good-sized village, and Set Mrs M'Leay knows them all by name 'he following is their number up to date M far as known, viz , 13 children, 04 grandohlldren, 105 great-grandoblldren, And 13 great-great- grandohlldren, or 225 tn all. Although Mra M'Leay Is m her .92nd year, she is quite aotive, and with Unimpaired faculties* She reads a greai {Jeal,- and evinces a lively interest m piffling 'evoats. Mr Hugh Fraser, of Blphtn (sfitasn mile from Ullapool), also deserves to ba mentioned. He is m his 96th year, bnb more vigorous and lively than many a man at 60. Besides being a good walker, he undertakes consider able jonrneya on horseback. At a gather ing {of orofters held some time ago m connection with the land agitation, Mr Eraier Challenged all theorofterß present %o run a race with him, on condition that lie would get a start of one yard from the competitors for every year he exceeded them In age. The challenge was pot ao? flint cd.

TERRIBLE RAILWAY ACCIDENT IN AMERICA.

FALL OF A TRAIN THROUGH A BRIDGE. A terrible accident occurred on Maroh 14 on one of the snborban branobes of the Boston and Providence railway, near Ros» lindale station, six mlleß from that city. A train, composed of engine and eight cars, left Dedham Btation at 7 o'clook, and, as is customary at that hour, ftvery car was orowded with working men proceeding from the outlying suburbs to their dally avooatlona m the city. All went well until the bridge near the Roslindale Bta tion weas reached. This bridge, says the Boston correspondent of the "Telegraph," whioh is fa'rly solid & straoture of the usual railway type, spanned a roadway at a height of about 30ft, The engine and three care passed over m safety, and then, without the slightest warning, the bridge collapsed, and, with the remaining five oars and their living freight, crashed into the roadway below. The smoking oar. which was at the rear of the train, turned completely over m tha descent, and fell upon the other cars, wh ; ob, already partly wrecked and heaped np, were thereby smashed to splinters. The engine driver, realising what had occurred, Instantly uncoupled hiß engine, which dashed at a terrific pace into Roslindaie, whence telegrams were des patched to Boston conveying news of the disaster, and asking for prompt and ample medical assistance. The passengers m the uninjured cara made their way into the roadway, and other willing helpers hurried to the spot from all direc tions. The soene was a terrible one, and the groans and shrieks from the scores of helpless men and women pinned beneath the heavy beams and ironwork of the wrecked cars and bridge were heartrend ing In the extreme* It seemed for awhile, also, as if other horrors were imminent, for the smoking car was smouldering ominously, and here and there breaking into fl-smes. United effort was directed by the railway offiolais and volunteers upon the fresh danger, and the fire was soon extinguished. Meanwhile the work of rescuing the dead and wounded had been going on with vigour. Many bodies were decapi tated or otherwise smashed beyond re cognition, and that of Conductor Tilden was out clean m two. The telegrams to Boston had been promptly responded to, a apeoial train hav ing bi ought surgeons, medicines, mat t 'esses, etc. • The work of rescue was skilfully and coolly directed. UPo time was wasted upon the dead ; as the Burgeons certified that life was extinct— m moßt cases a mere formality— the >odieß were placed aside; The surgeonß dyvoted their energies to the wounded, performing such operations as were urgently necessary, end sending home those fortunate ones whose injuries were comparatively trival. The mere serious oases, of which the proportion was ex ceptionally large, were removed to the Massachusetts and other hospitals m the oity and suburbs.

The list of the killed and injured Is a long one. Thirly-two persons we-ee killed, Including men and women and six school girls, and about 40 Injured. Among the latter aro several of whose reooverv there is no hope at all. Of the dead, 27 have been Identified and five are unknown. Moat of the bodies are fearfully mangled, some being decapitated. The grief and horror oaused by^the acoldeot In Boston and the neighborhood are intense. As the train was a looal one, most of the killed and Injured live m the vicinity of the scene of the accident. Tho dead were removed and laid m the neighboring fields.

The latest particulars Bhow that the firet carriage turned completely over, and one. immediately following broke through Mid nmoohod ib Into a tUOUSand splinters. Then came over carriages tumbling one after another In the street, a distance of 30ft at leaßt. Those In the forward carriage who went down could not have lived to know what had happened. They were maogled and squeezed into horrible shapes. The other oars were terribly mixed up with sleepers, rails, heaters, etc. Out of the broken Bides of one oarrlage before the next waa fairly upon it, three women and four fcirls and a oouple of men were huried. Their limbs were broken and dislocated, and their heads and faoes cut and bruised j but they ate yet alive, and may survive. Very few of thoge who were not disentangled from the debris by tho shock lived. The carriages that wont through remained fastened together, and m an inclined position, looking, like a ladder, and bo wedged together that one oould walk from the si reet below to the top of the stone wall that had served as an abutment to the bridge, along the sides and roofs of the cars When the accident occurred those iv the suspended carriages who had strength to do ao orawled ont through the windows, and amid tbe din of the crash found their way on hands and knees to the street below or to the top of the high stone wall above.

A VERY DISTINGUISHED MANS

Professor Max Miller, In- the preface to his book juet published on 'The Science of Thought,' gives the following list of his distinctions :— Knight of tho Ordre pour le Me*rlte ; Knight of the Order of Maxi milian (for Science and Art); Knight Commander of the Corona d'ltilla ; Foreign Member of the French Institute, AcaoMmie des Incrlptlons et Belles Lettree; of the Royal Sardinian Academy ; of the Royal Academy of the Llucai at Rome ; of the Royal Bavarian Academy ; of the Royal Hungarian Academy ; of the Royal Irish Academy j of the Royal Soolety of Upßala ; of the American Academy of Arts and Solenoes, Boston ; of the Amerioan Phi losophical Soolety ; Honorary Member of the Royal Aoademy of Sciences at Amster dam j of the Royal Academy of Roumanla ; of the Royal Batavlan Soolety of Arts and Soiences ; of the Royal Society of Litera ture ; of the Royal Hißtorloal Society ; of the Royal Asiatic Soolety j of the German Oriental Society t of the Aslatlo Soolety of Bengal; of the Oriental Soolety atPekln; of the Anjuman-1-Panjab ; of the Soole' 6 de Literature Flnnolae at Helslngfors ; of the Cambridge Philosophical Soolety ; of the Literary Society of Leyden ; of the AnthropologloalJlnßtltutelof Great Britain and Ireland ; of the Ethnographic Society of Paris ; of the Folkloro Oastellano j of the American Oriental Soolety j of the A'rohjsSlogfcal Soolety of Moscow } of the American Philoglcal Soolety ; of the New Zealand Institute; of the Lithuanian Liter ary Soolety ; Corresponding Member of the Royal Aoademy of Berlin ; of the Royal Aoademy of Lisbon ; of the Royal Society of Gottlngeo ; of the Royal Society of Palermo ; Ph.D. In the University of Leipzig ; M.a. Oxford ; Honorary Doctor of Laws In the Universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh : Professor 'of Oomparatlvo Philology, and Fellow of All Sonls' College, Oxford.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Fire. Wellington, May 21. A Fire broke out at Thornton's con feotlonery mauufaotory at 1 30 this morn ing, a strong southerly gale was blowing, but the Brigade managed to subdue the flames but not before considerable damage was done. The building and stook were insured for £150 m the National, and the estimated lobb sbf stook by fire and water is £600. Importation of Stock Dukedin, May 21. A meeting of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association was held to oonsider a memorandum received from the Oommlttee appointed by the House of Representatives with reference to the suggested removal of the prohibition of the importation of stock from England. There was a large attendanoe, and it was unanimously resolved that the time has arrived when the prohibition on the importation of cattle, sheep and horseß from the United Kingdom and America may be safely removed, and that the Government be requested to give effeot to the same if the other colonies aot similarly. * mf =====

HE ABHBPBTON &UABDIAN, SATURDAY, MAT 21, 1887



Public Noticep. 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 wholesomeness of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At tho. NEW PORK SHOP, between n Zander and Co.'s and tho Bread Co.'b. where you will find tho above, also PORK PIES, BRAWN, FAGGOTS. PIGh» OBESK9, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own nuke and curing ; also FRUITS of all descriptions. HffIRBAL BEER from own Factory, Confectionery, &c. TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 6 104 HORSE COVERS, HORSE COVERS. J, HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S AROADE, ASHBURTOJ? AND AT TINWALD. I HAVE determined to give better value In HORSE COVERS than any other iv the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS, of a superior make for Covers, I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERF, per s.s. Tainui, from the best Engliai manufacturers, which I am pre ~a?ed to sell at pticeß not to be beaten. I have In Stock every description of Saddlery to seleofc from. Cash Customers liberal?.? lealt'<?.ttb. highest Cash Price for Morae Ljji The old motto — Thr Best is this "Jhhapbst 34.105 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that tho Partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm of " Scaly Bros." as Seed Merchants and Nurserymen, has been Dissolved by mutual consent as from the 30th day of April, 1887. The Book Debts of the firm have be9n assigned to Mr J. Scaly, who will receive and pay all debts due to or by the lato firm. J J. Scaly will carry on the Seed Busi- ness on his own account. T, Scaly will carry on tho Nursery Business on his own account. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1887, J. SEALY; THOS. SEALY. Witness — H. O. Segeb^, Draper, Ashburton: ITOITH reference to the abovo Dissoni- »* tion of Partnership. I bog to intimate that I shall henceforward carry on the Nursery Department of the Business m my own name and on my own account. I will endeavour to maintain and merit the reputation the late Firm enjoyed during # the 12 years I have had the supervision of this branch of the Bueiness. ... With tho aid of an experienced practical" staff, and by giviug my own undivided personal attention to tho growth and improvement of my already gigantic ! Stock of Fruit and Forest Trees, I hope to be able to ensure complete satisfaction to my old and valued patrons, and as many new ones as shall favor me with their commands. THOS. SEALSf, Riverbank, Ashburton. "TTTriTH reference to the above, I beg * * to intimate that I will m future carry on the Seed Department of the Business on my own account under the style of J. Scaly and Co and trußt my old friends and tne public generally will continue to extend to me the same esteemed patronage which they so liberally bestowed on the late Firm during the many years this branch of the Business was under my care. I shall continue to employ experts m this line, both m Europo and America, for tbe careful selection and shipment of tho Foreign Seeds which I import. By this means I will be able to secure Stocks of the best and purest description obtainable, and at the same time obtain supplies or anything new m the way of Garden and Flower Seeds which may be worthy of merit. J. SEALY, East and Moore streets, Ashburton. T. Bullock. : -' - ■ ■i i Q AORES together with House To X'xO Let or For Sale, situated on tho Mitcham Road, being R.S. 28250, nearly all m grass, and about 2\ miles from tbo County Saleyards. For particulars apply - t0 T. BULLOOK. COWDRAY Farm, 695 Acreß, part of Lowcliffe Estate, Coldstream Road Board District, late H. G. O. Boyle's. Not having sold this property by auotion, I am prepared to receive offers fur It up to SATURDAY, May 21at. For full particulars apply to v T. BULLOOK. TO LET.— Bwellinghouße, together with small stable, Mooro'a Jtoad, near the Presbyterian Mauee, Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cottapes m Grey street known as Coutts' block ; rent at 5 per week. T. BULLOOK. TO LET, —At a low rental, Property m Tancred Street, recently m tho ooonpation of Mr Dolman, on whloh ia ereoled Shop, Sfable, etc, — Apply to T. BULLOCK. TffiOß SALE,— Central Site, being part J} of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having b frontage of 33 feet on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mail" Office. Very liberal terms of payment will be accepted. — Apply to T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE —Lot 25, fronting the North Town Belt. Price, £19. Libera} terms if required. Apply to T. BULLOOK. , 1 : TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop ancJ Dwellinghouso m Moore street, latelj m occupation of Mr Lucas)} T. BULLOCK TINWALD— Town Sections 371, 372 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, m on blook, fronting Thompson p^et, nea tho Oounty Saleyards, fov t;|fl at alow, prloe, and on liber Alter ma, fg&gly to t. bCSEook.



Business Notices. i McCallum & Co. FEBBH IMPORTATIONS OP FENCING MATERIALS! NOW TO HAN WIRE- WIRE- WIRE- BARBED & PLAIN. No.'s 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No. {3 8, 9 and,IO,»ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION' BARBED WIRE, •« AOME " STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDARDS. Cut] and. Punched to any length and guage'requlred, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMARU DUNEDIN & INTER CARGILL, DISSOLUTION OF IN Consequence of the DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP we will offer the whole of our EXTENSIVE STOCK, CONSISTING OF DEAPERY, CLOTHING, r i". .AND . j BOOTS £9000 £9000 HARDWARE AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY £7500 £7500 GLASS, EARTHEN WAEE , GROCERIES- 1 £1900 £1900 At such pricos as will command a CLEARANCE within Two Months. As the DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, and OROOKERY STOCKS are 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 SUOH PRICES as will be better than buying from BANKRUPT STOCKS at any price. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THURSDAY 12th MAY. * 088 & ALCORN.



iublic Notices. ' TO LET.— -100 Acreß of Turnips with 80 Acres of Good Tussock and Stubble Land. Apply to John Doyle, near Shepherd's Bush, Bangitata. NOTICE, ALL Accounts against Messrs Dudley and Northey are to be sent m to me j at Mr George Jameson's Office for settle- ment before 31st May, 1887. 6 175 O. T. DUDLEY. I SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. "VTOTICE is hereby given that I intend 1M at the County Council meeting on the 3rd June next to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small Cattle for Ruu No. 21, Rakaia Riverbed. 6 58 J O. BOYLE. ALL ACCOUNTS owing to Mr R. J. Whittle, late of the Commercial Hotel, must be paid to me on or before Ist June, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. R, M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor, Havelock Street. 19th May, 1887. 6_171 TINWALD DISTRICT SCHOOL. WANTED a Pupil Teacher for the above School. Must be^ able to comply with tbe conditions as laid down by the Board of Education . Applications received by the undersigned on or before May 26th, 1887. JOHN CAYGILL, 6 118 Chairman. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. REGISTRATION OF DCGS. . OWNERS of Unregistered Dogs are notified that the Police have instruc- tions to SUE all Persons who have Unregistered Dogs m their possession. By order. E. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, May 12th, 1887. 6*106 ASHBURTON GAS, OOAL, AND COKE COMPANY LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that any Person Lighting Street Lamps, other tban the Servants of the Gas Company, will be prosecuted, and a Reward of ONE POUND is offered to any Person giving Information which shall lead to the con- < vlotlon. By order, J. WARD, Seoretary. mß++» mmm +L mm * umum ' kmmmmm -i-^ MtWM ■■ l i if TINCOURAGE r OOAL TNDUSTRY AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, ANO Knitting Yarns FROM THE ASHBUETON WOOLLEN FACTORY- THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fund through any looal Oommlttee m their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themselves, oan do so by addressing their kind oontributions either to the Central Oommlttee In Sydney, the Branch Oommlttee at Bulli (eight mileß from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tbeasubbbs, Wollongong Branch, Bulll Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W., April 6h, 1887. , Skin Sales. FBIDAY, "27th M*AY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS, THE Undersigned beg to announce that they will hold a Sale of SKINS at their HORSE BAZAAR, East street, every second FRIDAY. The first Sale will take place on FRIDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m each week, so as to enable us to advise buyers of the quantity for each Sale . FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 6*116 Anotloneer. Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. 1" BEG to announce that I have SOLB THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK [of TIMBEE AND THE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO : Messrs Tucker & Restell, TIMBER AND GENEKAL MEECELASTTS, TO WHOM I OAN i RECOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS And those who] kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W. WHITE.



AucVong. CHEAP LANIUJHEAP LAND. SATURDAY, MAY 28th. 282 Aores, Situated In the Rakala Road Boad Board District, near the Sea Besoh, being R.S. 26808, 26899, 26900 MR T. BULLOOKhas received ineff uc- tions from the Proprietor, to Sell by Public Auotion, at the Arcade on the above date, the above-named Rural Sec* , tions, containing — OQQ ACRES 909 « 0 -J (moreorleßs) &OA All m its Native State, partly Fenced. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons acquiring Unimproved Land m its Native State, at a low figure, and on very liberal terms. Intending Purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect it, and attend the Sale. Sale at 12.30.' T. BULLOOK, 6°173 Auctioneer. SATUBDAY, 28th MAY. LOT 22, with House thereon, fronting the Wakanui Road, FOR SALE. MR T. BOLLOCK haa received instructions to SELL BY POBLIO AUCTION, At the Arcade, On the above date, by order and on ao* count of the Mortgagees — LOT 22, containing about 32 perches, beiDg part of R.S. 14380, de- posited plan 478 orignally In the occupation of Mr E. Watkins, junr. On this Section is ereoted a 4-Roomed House aud other Buildings ; it has a good frontage on Wakanui Road. Those de- sirous of procuring a Property of this description are invited to inspect the same. Terms of payment liberal, declared at sale Sale at 12.30. 6*lßo T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 28th. An Improved Farm OF 570 AORBS 570 ln the Wakanui Road Board District, FOB SALE, By order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BOLLOCK has received In* » struotlons to Sell by Publio Auotion AT THE AROADE, Oa the above date; on account and by order of the Mortgagees-— An IMPROVED FARM, of 570 ACRES, situated near the Beacn m the Wakanui Road Board District, being. Rural.- Sections 3784* 27205,27120, 24125, 24292, 24293, 24294, 24295, 30535, 30420, at present m the occupa- tion of Mr F. Riokarbs It is divided into several paddocks well watered with County Water Races. There is a Dwelling House, Stable, and other buildings erected on the Property, If Hot sold as a whole, it can bo divided if pur- chasers so desire. Tbo terma of. payment will bo liberal, viz , only 10 per cent deposit required, balance by instalments bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum. Inspection invited, Salo at 12 30. T. BULLOOK, 5°172 Auctioneer THURSDAY, MAY 26tf, 1887. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MESSRS H. MATSON & CO. will Sell by Public Auction at Mr William Fergus's Farm, Mount Somers, on THURSDAY, 26th MAY, 1887, By order ucder Bill of Sale, without reserve, the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as under,— MEBINO EWES -t PA OEOSSBBED LAMBS X HORSES -i COW 1Q ma -i WAGGON -J DBAY ~t rOUBLE FURROW PLOUGH A SETS HARNESS -| BET HARROWS -j BTAOK OAT SHEAVES i/> BACKS OATS REAPER AND BINDER -g RIDING SADDLE PTf\ EMPTY SACKS FURNITURE, 4c, &c; Other entries taken at the Office of the undersigned or on the Farm. Sale at Twelve o'clock, H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT OURE for all scour and lung worm ln sheep. One gallon sufficient for 160 sheep. Price, 17s 6d for one gallon ; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FORD, Ealing. AGENTS WANTED. 4t279 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned bega to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inclu- ding 200,000 Cupressus Maorooarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Plnus Inslg- nls, one and two yeara old ; 100,000 Plnus Larlolo; 300,000 Silver Blreb; 10,000 Plnus Austriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherwto, shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSE Allenton. Aefebajtoo, f;2B



Public Notices. RANGITATA ROAD DIBTRIOT. TENDERS for work on Gawler Downs Boad will be received up to 11 am. , June 6th, 1887, Specifications to be Been , at County Council Office. , * O, J. HARPER, , SJIBB Chairman. \' IaSHBURTON GUABDS VOLUNTEERS WILL hold the first of a series of Socia Gatherings m the Oddfellows' Hall on- FRIDAY, 27th May, at 8 p.m. Music, Singing, Dancing, and Military Exercises. Tiokets, 2s 6d ; ladies free. To be had from any of the members of the Com* pany? JAS. PURCHASE, 5 88 Secretary. 1 ■ ■ .. '" ' \.jm | ODDFELLOWS' HALL. TUESDAY, 24th MAY, 1887, JUBILEE TEA MEETING AND CONCERT, Under the Aasploes of the Ashburton Wesleyan Church. A PUBLIO TEA MEETING as above, will take place at the Oddfellows' Hall, on Qaeen's Birthday, to be fol- lowed by a Service of Song, illustrative of scenes and incidents m lhe Life of Her Majesty. Admission — Tea and Con- cert, Is fid; Concert only, Is; Tea from 5 to 7 ; Concert at 8. 6*141 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, 25th AND 26th MAY. DR. LYNN, THE Wizard of the Egyptian Hall, London. Five times appeared bsfore Queen Victoria, and all the Crown heads of Europe. VANISHING LADY VANISHING LADY VANISHING LADY VANISHING LADY Reserved seats, 3 3 ;' Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. Box Plan at W. Zinder'ti, Tobacconist, I Doors open at 730 Commence at 8 o'olook. 5 164 ASHBDRTON BOROUGH COUNOIL EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE tbat the fol* JL lowing Gentlemen have been duly nominated as Candidates for Election to . the office of Councillor, m place of Mr R, Bird, resigned, viz. : — JAMES CHARLES DUNCAN JOHN WERE BAKER HUGO FRIEDLANDER GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS. . And I further give notice that a Pol for tho Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the ' Borough Council Chambers. Baring Square, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 26th day of May, 1887, commencing at 9 a.m., and closing at 6 p.m, CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Offioer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 12th May, 1887. s*lol Please Observe. OUR Teas for Strength, Richness, and : Full, Natural- Flavoured Liquor have no equal, and bear the Highest Public Reputation for Superiority and Lnnting Properties. We therefore feel confident that any spurious nostrum would be quite out of place m order to bring our high- class Teas into repate, as onr practical knowledge m Handling, and efficiency m Coupling their different Properties when Blending, is, we think, a sufficient guarantee for their ever increasing demand and prominence over the Low- Class Teas which require Bpeoial induce- ments to Effect their Sale, and bo distasteful to the Publio. HAYES~& CO, TEA BLENDERS. Auctions. ' THUESDAY, 26th MAY. Clearing Sale OF SUPERIOR HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, AND EFFEOTS, HORSES, TRAP, HARNESS, SADDLES, &c, &o. MR T. BULLOOK has received In- structions from Mb J. M. Oam- bbidojs, m consequenoe of his leaving the District, to Sell by Pnblic Auotion at his residence, corner of North Belt and Winter's Road, on THURSDAY, MAY 26th. The whole of his Superior Household Furniture and Effects, &c, com- prlalng,— DRAWING ROOM.— Handsome Piano In Rosewood, by Brinsmead, 40 Yards Brussels Carpet, nearly new, Suite m Damaßk, Handsome Canter- bury In walnut, Mahogany Tables, Marble Clock, Bookcase and Books, Fender and Fire Ironß, Mechanical Singing. Bird m Gn»« Shade, Pictures, Ornaments, &c. DINING ROOM. — Leather Oouoh and Easy Chairs, Dining Ohalrs, Table, Carpet.' BEDROOM No. 1. -Queen Anne Half- tester Double Iron Bedstead, superior Ohest Drawers, Marble Top Wash- stand and Ware, Looking Glass with Marble Stand, Carpet, &c. BEDROOMS No. 2 and 3.— Double and Single Iron Bedsteads, Mattress, Palllases, Chest Drawers, 'Wosbßtands and Ware, Carpets. Kltohen Utensils, and a large quantity of Household requisites too numerous to mention; ALSO — 1 TRAP 1 HARNESS MARE, very quiet - 1 BAY OOLT, rising 3years, broken to Saddle. The winner of Mr Oookson's 5 guinea Oup Prize, for the beat Yearling by King- fisher, at tho Aahburton Show. 1 OOW, springing Set Buggy Harness, Set Spring Trap Harness 2 Saddles and Bridles, Side Saddle^ Horse Cavers 6 Tons Oaten Sbeaf Ohaft, Garden Roller, Garden Tools,, Coal, Fire- wood, Barrow, Empty Saoks, Grindstone, Carpenters Benoh, &0., Ac, Sale at 12 o'clock. X „ T. BULLOCK, o 162 Auctioneer. TO LET: MR J. M. CAMBRIDGE'S Bouse of 6 Rooms, together with Stable, Ooach House and Store, and about 3 Acres of Land, pleasantly situated at the Corner North Belt, over looking the Domain Pnbllo Gardens. For full particulars apply to 5 160 T, BULLOOK. I



SPENDERS. TTTANTED Tenders for Tussocking vv about 350 Acres Land. Apply CLABK BROS., Woodlands, 5 189 Dromore. BILLIA RDS 1 BI LLIARDS 1 1 THE Billiard Match between Victor Olota and a troll known amatour, for £10 a-side, will take place at Henry's Commercial Hotel on MONDAY at 8 p.m. 5 184 Town Hall, Rakaia. QUEEN'S "BIRTHDAY TUESDAY, MAY 24th. MESSRS ROSELLE BROS, will have much pleasure m introducing to the inhabi- tants of Bakaia on the above date their cele- brated SURPRISE PARTY CONSISTING OF 16 PERFORMERS. Gymnaßts, Acrobats, Song and Dance Artists, Serio-Comic and Motto Singers, Eng- lish, Irish, Scotch, and Negro Delineators, Comedians, etc. — — A Select Ball Will be held after the performance, music for which will be provided by oa efficient String Band, Admission— Entertainment: Front Beats, 2s, Back Seats, Ib. Tickets for Ball, 2s 6d extra, Ladies free. Doors open at 7.30 ; performance at 8 sharp. H. ROSELLE. Business Manager. LAND DISTRICT OP CANTERBURY^ NOTICE is hereby given that the under- mentioned Buns, which have been submitted to auction and not sold, will be opened for application on WEDNESDAY, June Ist, 1887, at the Land Offices, Christchurch and Timaru. lhe leases will terminate on the Ist March, 1890: — ••RtwH o o io rtfiiuuy t-i r-< t-i o o o •S94oy 8 8 8 m ia ics — f ° . • a *£■ o d <a o o Bo S Q Q « 0 a R oa o o o >L 2 „, g - g 8 £■&£ *£*s WWW a a%6 6 ■ a .sap »• ■% ° -2 CO «0 OO § r-t t-4 ri ig W jzj ft fei Plans may be seen and further particu- lars obtained at the Lajad; Offices, Christ- church and Timaru. JOHN H. BAKER, Commissioner of Crown Lands. Crown Lands Office, Christchurch, May 3rd, 1887. 5 183 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNOIL mENDERS are invited for^— • 1. — Bail laying, Mount Somera Tram- way. 2.— Supplying Q tons Spikes for Do. 3.— Enlarging Water Bace to Irrigation Farm. 4.-RepairS T> and ad^ ona to orat6j i c. Up ?^ x»angitata Bridge. specifications &c. to bo seen at Council Chambers, and Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m not later than 11 o'olook a.m. FRIDAY, 3rd June next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 5Q7i County Engineer,



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