TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

fBEUTER TBLBOEAMS— OOPYBiaHT,] (Received May 11, noon.)

THE DISTURBANCES IN CRETE.

Constantinople, May 10. In consequence of the recent dis turbance between the Mussulman and Christian population of Crete the Turkish Government has ordered two ironclads and five battalions of troops to proceed to the island. The latest advices from Crete report, t that order has now been|restored. (Reoelved|May:il, 1.15 p.m.)

A VIOLENT SPEECH.

New York, May 10, At a meeting m this city last night John O'Brien the Irish Nationalist leader, delivered a violent speech against the Marquis of Lansdowne the Governor-General of Canada.

THE FISHERIES QUESTION.

London, May 10. Tfye British Cabinet has given its sanction to the Newfoundland Bait Bill coming into operation next season.

FOREST FIRES.

Terrible forest fires have occurred m Hungary. Eperies, a town of 10,000 inhabitants on the Tarcza, has been totally destroyed, and thousands of people rendered homeless.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rbutbr's telegrams— copyright.] (Received May 11, 1.15 p.m.)

REVELATIONS.

Sydney, May 3, In the Legislative Assembly last night startling revelations were made regarding the management of Lunatic Asylums. Charges were brought against the authorities of starving and ill-treating :the inmates.

THE CLOTURE.

Sir Henry Parkes has made an an nouncement that at an early date he will introduce a motion for the adoption of Cloture rules. (Received May tl, 1.30? p.m.)

THE SUNBEAM.

Albany, May 11. The yacht "Sunbeam" with Lord and Lady Brassey aboard, arrived at Perth on Monday last.

CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

Adelaidk, May 11. The South Australian Government has united with the Victorian Govern ment m proposing to the British Government that a threepenny rate be levied on letters carried wholly by sea between England and Australia.

TONGAN INTELLIGENCE.

Sydney, May 11. The steatner Gimga, which arrived to-day from Suva, reports that H.M.S. Diamond with Sir C. Mitchell and Mr Justice Clarke, the Commissioners ap pointed to enquire into the Tongan out rages, had arrived at Suva, from Tonga. Shebrings news that the Baker enquiry had been concluded. In consequence of some treaty which the island is under, nothing has yet been directly arrived at. The Home authorities will deal with the recommendations of the Commissioners. The officers of the Diamond are very reticent on the sub ject. (Rewired May 12, 12.30 p.m,)

CUSTOM TARIFF.

Sydney, May 12. < Owing to the reduction of beer « duty, the new tariff will consist of 36 ' instead of 27 articles, on which duties ' are to be levied. Bacon, butter, cheese ] and hams will be retained. Sir W. | Parker has expressed the Queen's title j disapproval of the proposed new title 1 of the Queen. 1

ANOTHER ROW IN PARLIA- MENT.

A disgraceful scene occurred last night m the Assembly between ■ McElvone and Aoohey. i

RAILWAY COLLISION

+ ..... (RbUIER TeLEGIUMS— -COPYRIGHT) Melbourne, May 11. The 450 p.m. express from Mel bourne to Brighton collided to-night with the preceding train between Prahran and Windsor stations, at a short distance from the latter. Four persons were killed by the collision viz., the driver and stroker of the express ; Mrs Anderson, wife of a chemist at Windsor j Mrs Foster, wife of Dr Foster South Yarra. Eight or ten other pas sengers were seriously injured. Mr Parkes, of the Bank of Australasia, is among those injured. The details of tb§ disaster which have yet been re? ceived are of the most meagre descrip tion, (Rwelvod May 12, noon) Melbourne, May 12. By the collision near Windsor five persons were killed and over fifty injured. The killed are the driver and the stoker of the express ancl three passengers ; William Printing, the wife of Qr Foster of South Yarra, and Parkes, superintendent of the Bank of Austra lasia, who had both legs broken ; and two persons are m a hopeless condi tion. The cause of the accicjent was that the first train was disabled by an accident to the Westingbouse brake. The express, following, got the signal ** all right " from Prahran. Turning a sharp cqrvs entering Windsor they saw the lights of the first train. The im pact of the two trains was tremendous. The engine of the express was smashed to atoms and t|]e driver and fireman killed instantaneously, (Repeived May 13, 12,30 p.m.) The following passengers were seriously injured :— -William JJaeeytton, brain, condition hopeless j William Tunnedi St Kilda, paralysis, condition, hopeless ; Wm. Cosmo, New berryj fractured collarrbone, a.nd injury to spine ; Brown, Qovernment geolo gist, South Australia, shading and a severe sgajp wound } Scobie Gair, gojicifor, s(ightly injured. The names of the driver apd stoker killed are . Frederick Maskell and James McNab. jglatense excitement prevailed m town laqt night, wherj news of the accident became known, as the trafn which leaves Flinders street, at 5.40, is always filled with business mgq leaving m the ?»t>Hri>s f

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Chbistohuroh, May 12, At a public meeting last-night, held tc consider the unemployed question, 15C people were present and Mr Wynr Williams was In the chair. Resolution!: were piesad requesting the Government . to provide remunerative work for tha un employed, and expressing the opinion that ■ the present condition of the men unem -1 ployed m this part of the colony justifies , thoae out of work m. appealing to the Government

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN BIRTHDAY MEETING.

Following weights have been declared for the Tradesman's Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile, at 1b si 1b Quibble ... 810 Tit Bit ... 7 5 Rocket ... 8 8 Mokoia ... 7 3 La Roeo ... 8 8 Jrckal ... 7 2 Marion ... 8 6 Bard ... 7 2 Teddy Yuille 8 2 Garibaldi ... 613 Apropos ... 8 1 Beresford ... 611 fet Glair ... 712 Foam ... 6 9 Everfcon Lad 7 10 iTonafdea ... 0 0 Jack,.. ... 7 8 Camerine ... 6 5 Captain Oook 7 7 Cornet , 6 0 Athol Daisy 7 6 Witchcraft.* 6 0

Cheistohdrch, May 12, Cadogan were purchased by A. Drake for To-day Vinaigrette and a yearling filly by 90 guineas each. Nonpareil was sold for 40 guinea 3 and Anvil for 10 guineas.

MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP

On Saturday the annual eleotion of members for the Mount Somerß Road Board took place. For some days before a mild canvass for the townships represen tative had been afoot; The event; how ever, was not satisfactory to him. No doubt the bad weather, and consequent absence of the Gorge people from the polling, had some influence r.n the result, whioh stands as follows : — W. T. Chap man, 45 ; A. McFarlane, 42 ; T. Harrison, 31 ; W, McOUmont, 20. The three first named gentlemen were declared to be elected. A. number of amusements will delight out hearts and empty our pocketß of super fluous cash, m the. near future. The " Rosolle Company "\jv 'll appaar here m a few days. The Mowjt Somers Band of Hopa have announced a\concert for May the 20th, when only noa-teetotallera are to pay for admission. A Presbyterian Soiree has been projected for Friday, June 3rd, at the Springburn School, admission for adultß 3s, children Is GJ. The Mount Somers School Committee held their official meeting on May 2nd. All the members were present. The master's monthly report showed the members ;of pupils attending school, to be 47. The pupilteaoher Mlbs S. Brown, had begun her work, ajid progress waß Ratio factory. After a lengthy discussion about cleaning of the school, requisite?! books, etc., resolutions were paesad to the Com mittee's satisfaction, and the meeting ad journed. '

A STARTLER AND A STAGGERER

("London Daily Telegnph.") A discovery has recently been made m the Wellington CUves of New South Walea which might well de described, m the language of Mr Swiveller, aa "a Btartlor and a staggerer " for all paleonto logists. The trouvaille m question con sists of two or three veiy complato jaw bones of some large piediluviai animal, the tseth especially being m an excellent state of preservation. They resemble the remains of no living creature at present roaming over the Bcrub or the fernclad mountains m the great island continent, Local savants incline to regard them as indicative of one of the large carnivore, and the best and boldest opinions did not fear to proclaim that these jaw bones resembled the dental Bystem and general outline of those of the Hon. Bat the king of the forest was never sup posed hitherto to have inhabited, m any shape or at any date, New South Wales or any other part of Australia. The largest beast of pruy at present roam- Ing over the pastures and thickets of the country is the dingo, or native dog— as handsome aa he is predatory and insatiable, which kills the Bottlers' sheep by hundreds and is slain, m return when ever onojunfcerod. The rest of the exist ing fauna of Australia Is well known to be as grotesque aa Hb botany. The relics from the Wellington Cavern, however, have been sent over to England to be submitted for an authoritative opinion to Sir Richard Owen, and he has declared them to be indeed fragments of a verit able lion, as large as any at present existing whose midnight roar at the present time rolls thunderously m the jungle of Africa. He considers, however, that the extinct beast was specialised m Australia by possessing the marsuplura, or pouch' which is the distinctive mark of so many animals there. We must, there fore, apparently believe that there were lions once m these Austral region equipped with a similar arrangement. Yet of what could they have been afraid that they should need suoh a provision, and which of all the boasts m those primeval days could have endangered the peace of a leonine mother that she should need to carry her cubs m a sort of permanent handbag like the pouch? It must have been contrived for simple convenience ; it oould not be from any fear that the great marsupial cat borrowed by evolution the invention from the kangaroo and the wallaby. Perhapa further explorationa may Introduces us to some unexpectedly big carnlvora which made even Australian lions tremble for their olfipring m older days. Nature has hit upon all aorta of ways for helping the maternal instincts m which she delights. She haa taught the Indian bear to carry her cubs upon her back, crouched low and clinging amid her fur ] the Icelandic rat to ferry her family over rivers m the same way ; and the Surinam toad to hatch its progeny m little orifices of its own Bkin, While, therefore, the idea of a primeval lion m Australia seems extremely odd, as well aa the faofc that it had a kangaroo-like pouch and slipped its young ones iv aid out, we must accept the Btatoment on such good authority as that of Sic Richard Owen. It is even with/n. the bounds of a wild possibility that some day explorers of the iqland reglona of the ialandroontinent may come upon a living lion with a pouch, If these b'zure creatures the kangaroo and the wallaby have survived from the earliest times, wearing the pceket, why not also this Bcareely more remarkable beast, the marsupial lion ? We know that the gigan tic moa wandored over the valliea of New down to a comparatively reoont date. There are legends among the M.aorio that that Immense bird, matched with which an oatrloh is but a small nfiair baa been descried, a century or two ago, stalking amongat the tree ferns of the Middle Island. What a tremendous Ben nation it would be for sportsmen to come upon either of these enormous experi ments of nature. There exist vast un trodden tract 3 m both lands but especially m Auetialla, whioh may conceivably con tain all kinds of astounding seorets of the natural worid. It oaunofc, however be considered anything but a great con venience for our Australian kinsmen that the marsupial lion i 3 now either ejjtlnofc or represented by a few Individuals , The pleasant and plotureaque vegions where their sheep and oxen rove would be sorely troubled by the presence of pouched lions. One or two specimens of them for scientific purposes woujd be quite enough, for Bottom fun'ly remarks, In "A Jlid summe* Night's Dream," that " your lion i« a fearful wUd fowl," '

ELECTORS PROTECTION ASSOGIA TION.

♦ ' ! A meeting of this body was held at the " Preaa " office Arcade, laßt evening, when a fair number of members wero present, The secretary read his report of the first year's transactions. Ho stated that a number of names had been added to the rolls of both Ashburton and Wakanui. The results of the association's endeavours to clear the Wakanui roll of deadheads 1b that .this b)dy handed a Kit of 102 names to the Registrar which fa Its opinion ou; ht to be struck oil the Wakanui rol 1 . The result is that the Magistrate struck off 71 names, altered 8 to mike them valid, and dismissed the application for the remaining 23, because the parties could not be found In the county. The operations of the Society so far have bern somewhat of a preliminary oharaoter, to ascertain what it h poaoible t) do m the matter of clearing the rolls of names not entitled to remain there, and to see what amount of support the public would give to the institution, and it will depend upon the latter quantity, whether the Association endeavours to continue its work. If ihe Amendment Act now before Parliament becomes law, it will not be necessary to endeavor to get namea struck off, aa that duty will devolve upon the Pegiotrar. The Treasurer read his statement, whioh showed the receipts for the year amounted to £3 14a, and the disburse ments to £3 Jss, leaving a deficit of a Bhilling. He expressed a hope that arrears would be paid up, and that the seoond subscription now due would come m readily as there seemed to be a probability of a dissolution, when the Association Would be sure to be exported to work° hard, funds or not. He also wished to point out that the objects of tbe society were to put names on the rolls, and to take off names not entitled to be there, not ex clusively to take names off. ' It was resolved to go over the Ashbur ton roll with a view to get names taken off that ought not to be there. A member drew attention to the re marks of the member for Wakanui At hiß meeting recently at which he ib reported to have used language that will beir the inference that the Reg'strar had had in* formation tendered him which was not correct. He said, as a matter of fact, the JSociety is the only mov t r fn the matter of getting names taken off rolls, therefore it is natural that the body takes the matter as leferrlng to them. That the information tendered by the Society was truthful, is supported by the result of the magisterial inqu'ry, They submitted 102 names to be b truck off. fceventyone were struck off, 8 were altered, as was suggested, and 23 were dismissed because the owners could not be formed. They had to the knowledge or every member gene to Kimberley, Sydney, and various other places ; m fact, cleared out. The election of officers was deferred till next meeting. The Secretary was oidered to get a copy of the Amendment Act, now before parliament relating to elections. A member asked leave to submit a proposal that wouldin hi 3 opinion obviate \\l the difficulties connected with electoral rolls. The proposition is that after every alectton the Registrar should bring for ward the namea of ali persons who had roted at the last election , into a new roll, leaving out all the persona' names ivho had not voted. If those persons ivantod their names to appear on the roll ;hep mu't apply over again, and further, ;hat each application | for enrolment should bear a sixpenny stamp to defray ;he coat of the department. It waa noticed that Major Atkinson lad suggested a somewhat similar scheme. The Secretary waa ordered to send the jroposal to the Premier as early as potßiblo. A vote of thanks to Mr Paul for übq )i room terminated the proceedings.

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1887.



Public Notices HAVES & CO. is. jVTAINTAIN that it isnousa to make 1 s IV k. hue and cry about Vhat one is ns going to do, unless one is prepared to do it. and m advertising what wo havo for salo you are kindly invited to look through our Establishments, and you will find Hint we are decidedly the Cheapest snd Be; t — House m town for everything. * NO MISTAKE IN THIS. 3- WILDING AND LEWIS, I! BARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORS " f. wiTding, Notaky Public. Offioeß: Next "Mall" Office, Barnott et., Ashburton. Mr Wiadikg will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. I The firm Is now repreaented m Ash- j button by Mr Clayton, an English r Solicitor of conaldorablo experience, who a will be In daily attendance at the office to receive Inatruotiona and confer with olentn. *100 WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, | J. W. WHITE, Notary Public, fa hereby given that the -^ undersigned, Moaars White and Co. (White, Smithßon, and Raymond), of limaru, and John A. Oayqill, of Ash- barton, have this day entered Into Partnership as Barristers and Solicitors, at Aehburton, under the style of "White, OaygUland Oo." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at Aah- arton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend In any sums on approved freehold security, Offices : Bollock's Arcade 10*803 CANTEKBUBY EOLLER FLOUR MILLS, ASHBURTON. C. W. TURNER, Proprietor. HAVING recently erected a Powerful Steam EDgino m this Mill, and just completed a now Gristing Plant, I brg to inform tho Farmers of this Dißtrict that I am now prepared to undertake Gristing at lOd per bushel . Those who may wish to have Flour m exchange, to save a double journey, can do so on the following terms, viz. : STONE FLOUR (Black Brand) 1b per bushel. ROLLER FLOUR (Red Brand) Is 3d per bushel. In cases where exchange is made, THOROUGH SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED, Or the Grist taken back, and FULL PRICE given for the WHEAT, with an allowance for Cartage, farmers"and others ABE INVITED TO INSPECT TWO DIS- TINCT SYSTEMS OF FLOUR MAIiTUFACTURE AT THIS MILL. SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS foi customers sending Grista by Rail, or from long distances. david"h. brown 4t264 • Manager. McOallum & Co; FRESH IMPORTATIONS Off FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAND. WIRE. WIRE. WIRE. BARBED & PLAIN. No.'a 8, 0 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No.> B, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE barbed wire, "best dominion • barbed wire, •« acme " STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDAEDS. Cut and Puncbod tp any length and guage required. McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBUETON, OAMAEIJ DUKEDIN & INVEB* 4U, CABQILI * '



_ Pnb/tc Notices. MRS MAN HI RE, Sadnders' Buildings, cc A>"CY GOODS of all dosoriptioc ot Aprons, Ladits' and Childtet 1c othing m varioty on Salo and Patter |£ Inspection. Jn Note the addrees — SAUJNDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Station. 250 Acre Farm W BITTEN TENDERS will be n caived by the undersigned up tl MONDAY, the 16th mat, for the pui chase of 250 ACRE FARM m the As! 7 burton Foik*, .known as Ruddick's. Fa particulars ou application to Ork an q AIOORN. 0 5*53 Terms eatiy. S NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT OURS for all scour ant lung worm m sheep. One galloi auffioient for 160 Dheep. Price, 17a 6d foi ono gallon ; two gallon tinß, 17b per gallon • Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FORD, Ealinc. 1 AGENTS WANTED. 4+27S CAUTION. FT Having been established to my satis- faction that certain unscrupulous persons are substituting my Label foi thoir own on an inforior articlo of ESBBAL SEEK > The public are cautioned against purchas- ing such inferior article. Orders direct to myself will receive prompt attention, and to meet the times and having increased my plant I am now ablo to supply customers with my Tonic Herbal Beor at the Reduced Price of la 3d PER DOZEN. After this notice any person ÜBing my name or label will be prosecuted. T, HOULT Moore street, Aubburton. 2 146 G-BEAT JUBILEE SALE bOF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. COMMENCING THTJESDAY NEXT. Particulars m future Advertisement. ANDREW OKR • DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that the Partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm oE " Scaly Bros." as Seed Merchant's and Nurserymen, has boon Dissolved by mutual consent as from the 30th day of April, 1887. The Book Debts of the firm have besn assigned to Mr J. Scaly, who will receive and pay all debts duo to or by the late firm.) J. Scaly will carry on tho Seed Busi- ness on his own account. T, Seoly will carry on the Nursery Business on Ins own account. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1887. J. SEALY. THOS. SBALY. Witness — H. C. Feqers, Draper, Ashburlon. TIC7ITH reference to tho above Diesolu- * * tion of Partnership, I beg to intimate that I shall henceforward carry on the Nursery Department of the Business m m)' own name and on my own account. I will endeavour to maintain and merit tho reputation tho lato Firm enjoyed during the 12 yoars I hnvo had the supervision of this branch of tho Business. With tho aid of an experienced practical staff, and by giving my own undivided personal attention to the growth and improvement of my already gigantic Stock of Fruit ond Forest Trees, I hope to bo ablo to ensure complete satisfaction to my old and valued patrons, and as many now ones as shall favor me with their commands, THOS. SEAL if, Riverbank, Ashburton. "TTTITH reference to tho above, I beg v » to intimate that I will m future enrry on the Seed Department of the Bußiness on my own account under the style of J. Scaly and Co. and trust my old friends and the public generally will continue to extend to me the same esteemed patronage which they bo liberally bestowed on the late Firm during the many years. thin branch of the Business was under my care. I shall continue to employ experts m this line, both m Europe ond America, for the careful selection and shipment of the 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 of anything now m the way of Garden and Flower Seeds which may be worthy of merit, J. SEALY, EasUnd Moore streets, » * . Aehburton,



j Public Notices, f DRESSMAKING DEPARTMENT. n- A NDREW ORR begs to aDnoum b- -jCjL that he has secured the services i ne a First-Class Dressmaker, who has for tl at past SEVEN YEARS held a Leadic Position m ono of the Best Christchurc Houses. -"I Fit and Style Guaranteed. fee AKDEEW OEE, 10 5|85 East Street t ASHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AN SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. « DIPPING SEASON, 188; THE CONCRETE DIPS are now 6i feet long, and fitted with all th I latest improvements. £ For particulars as to cost of dipping  sheep, apply at the Caretakers, h GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. ; Drain, Pipes. A LL SIZES—From 3 to 15 Inohec- I With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS F.OR SALE BY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON j j J AM A pASH pUROHASER ; of ; WHEAT 5 OATS AND BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, . ASHBUUTON. 9 9 1 ' AND OABINETMAKEBS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERS. HAVE takon thoso Central and Con- venient Promises m Tancred Street opposite Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), and will carry on tho above businessas m all Branches. Furniture Ro-covored, Polished, and re- paired promptly, and at very reasonable terms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. 5 34 TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with Messrs JFriedJander Bros and Mr H. 0. Segere) and MISS 'HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Ohristchurch) HAVE, at the requeat of numerous patrons, decided upon entering Into bußinesa ai DRESSMAKERS, etc., and witn this object have taken premises m TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly executed under our personal eupervialon, which will bo a sufficient -guarantee that •Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be desired. Charges specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms — Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOEEISON & HOLLOWAY, , DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANCBED STREET, ASBBURTON, Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320 NSW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ARE NOW OPENED OUT The ock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Stylo and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing loaves nothing to be deßirod. rhoueands of Men's and Boys Suits, i newest styloa. Trousers and Trousorß ; and Vests manufactured of Now i Zealand Tweeds. Every gar men warranted Bhrunk ■ Jvorcoats, Watorproof Coats and Leggugs i m great variety i Hats, comprising ovory new styJn Tvorn Children's Jersey Suits, Childrj-5 Men- of- War Suits Gentlamen's Hosiery, Scarves? Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Rugß, Portmanteaus, and Travelli /. Bags The ' celebrated* WERTHEIM StiiWlNtt MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z, CLOTHING FACTOR*", 1 East Stbxjbt. ' HOESE COVEES, HORSE COVERS. . J, HESELTINE, SADDLER, I BULLOCK'S ARCADE, AS BBURTOM r ' AND AT [ TINWALD. T HAVE determined to give better value I JL m HORSE COVERS than any other . m the trade In Canterbury, having l IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS 1 of a t superior make for Ooveis. , I have also JUST LANDED, a large ' Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERT-T, . per b.b. Tainui, from the best EnglL& j manufacturers, whloh I am pressed to Bell at piioea not to be beaten. I have m Stock every desertion of Saddlery to soleot from. Gash Customer? liberal?,^ dealt "Atfi, lilghest Cnh Price for Horse Ca> SThe old motto— TSS BSSI U XBJB iffßAfßSl; 3+105



Aahburton, on Wednesday, the First day of June, 1887, apply for a Transfer of the nald License from mjaolf to JOHN HENRY, my appointee and the purchaser of the Bald premises. Dated thia 6th day of May, 1887. R. J. WHITTLE. E. G. CBier, Solicitor, THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fund through any local Committee- In their own locali- ties, or m any other way moro desirable to themselvos, can do bo by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee iv Sydney, the Branoh Committee at Bnlli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tbeasurhks, Wollongong Branoh, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.S.W.. April 6th, 1887. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc. A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Largo BANKRUPT STOOK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at L¥S3 THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. ALFRED STENING, formerly of 9 South Bakaia, Hotelkeeper, being t the holder of a Publican's License m ; respect of tho House and Premises situate l m South Rakaia, known as tho South Rakaia Hotel, dp hereby give notice that Idceiro to obtain, and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holdon at the Court House, South Rakaia, on WEDNES- DAY, tho eighth day of June, 1887, apply for a Transfer of the said License from myself to JANET MILLER, my appointee t and tho purchaser of tho said premises. Dated thiß 10th day of May, 1887. 5 19 ALFRED STEN'NG. ~ LICENSING ACT, 1881. LICENSING AMENDMENT ACT, 1882. NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR AN ACCOMMODATION LICENSE. T PHILLIP TISOH, ofjAlford Forest, 1) do horeby give notice that I desire to obtain, and will, at tho next Licensing • Meeting, to be holden at tho Road Board 1 Office, Mount Somers, on the Sixth day or Juno, 1887, apply for a Certificate £ authorising the issue of an Accommoda- tion License for a house situate at Alford Forest, and known aB the Alford Forest Hotel, containing twenty rooms, exclusive of those required for the use of the . family. * PHILLIP TISCH, 1 Dated the 9th day of May, 1887; 578 Please Observe. i, /~\UR Teas for Strength, Bichness, and 8 \J Full, Natural- Flavoured Liquor have no equal, and bear the Highest Public Reputation for Superiority and Lasting i, Properties, We therefore feel confident r that any spurious nostrum would be quite 1 out of place m order to bring our high, class Teas into repute, as our practical knowledge m Handling, and efficiency k Coupling their different Properties whet Blending, is, we think, a eufficiem guarantee for their ever increasing demand and prominence over the Low< Class Teas which require special induce^ ments to Effect their Sale, and B( {m distasteful to the Public. I HAYES~& CO., < TEA BLENDERS,



Public Notices. Po FAJTm FOR SALE. to ly A MOST Dasirable Property, 001 lie XX sisting of 156 AORES, well bu! ly divided, with Cottage, Stable, &o. Ox Hundred Aores ready for Cropping i once. ~ GEORGE JAMESON, 5+93 Ashburton. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING; H M.3S CHALKLAN desires to intimal to her friends, patrons, and th ,r public generally that blio has Commence a- Business, and is now prepared to execut all Orders m Dross and* Mantle making at Latest Style and Fit Guaranteed Address — Burnett street East. 5 6 Jo' MOUNT HUTT ROAD BOARD. rpENDERS are invited for Repairs t 3r X about 100 chains of Highbank Road 3 . Specifications can be Been at the Roai Board office, where tenders will be re ceived until noon on Thursday, May 12 il Instant. JULIAN JACKSON, 5*75 Chairman. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL k EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY GIVE NOTICE that thefol X lowing Gentlemen have been dulj nominated as Candidates for Election tc (. tho oflico of Councillor, m place of Mr R, Bird, resigned, viz. : — f JAMES CHARLES DUNCAN f JOHN WEBE BAKER r HUGO FKIEDL4NDER , GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS. And I further give notice that a Poll for tie Election of ONE of the above- . named Candidates will bo taken at the Borough Council Chambers. Bating Square, Ashburton, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of May, 1387, commencing • at 9 a.m,, and clcsfng at 6p.ra, CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer. ' Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 12th May, 1887. s°lol THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN"" , SOCIETY. MEMBERS aro hereby notified that the Society will givo Four " lußleside ' Meetings " during tho winter, the first of which will be hold m the Oddfellows Hall on TUESDAY, 17th May, at 7.30 p.m. Adniißsion by Member's Ticket, which J ncludes wives nnd children only, and m tho caee of an unmarried Member ono lady friend only. This rule will be strictly adhered to. Members' Tickets for current year can bo had from any of the Directors through- out the di&trict, J. C. DUNCAN, 5J87 Se cretary. T TtfOHABD JOHN WHITTLE, -*-J formerly of Ashburton, Hotel ■ keeper, being the holder of a Publican's License m respect of the House and Premises situate In Bast street, Ashbur- ton, do hereby give notice that I desire to obtain and will at the next Licensing Meeting, to be holden at the Court House,



A grand line of -\ Q DRAUGHT MARES AND -i ft ±6 GELDINGS, 3 to 6 years old. ±4> Each Horse will be sold subject to a tiidl if required. Sale at 1 o'clock, T. BULLOCK, 5*67 Audtiooeer. SATURDAY, MAY 21st. AN IMPROVED FARM, of 98J Acreß at Mayfield, Anama Road Board Dutriot, for Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BULLOCK has received m Btraotions from Mr James Brake, In consequence of bS leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auction at the A rcade on the above date, hfa IMPROVED FARM, of 98$ ACRES, being R.S. number 24907, Bituated at Mayfield, m the Anama Road Board Dlnlriot. On this property there is erected a Comfortable Farm House of 4 Rooms, alao Stockyard, Piggeries, &c. The Farm 1b divided Into 5 Paddocks with water m eaoh, and ha 3 been down In English Grrises for some yeire. It is very conveniently situated for a femlly man, being only 1| miles from Mayfield School, and 3£ miles from the Valetta Railway Station, Mount Somesa Line. Terms of payment will be very lloeral, viz., a small Deposit Cash. Balance can remain on Mortgage for a number oi years; bearing a low rate of interest. Sale at 12 45 T. BULLOCK, 6*95 " Auctioneer. FRIDAY, 13ra MAY. At 12 o'clock. Under Power of Bill of Sale. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Public Auction at Me G. TilsON's Homestead, situated about 2 miles from tho Ealing Railway Statior East, — /> DRAUGHT HORSES ft REAPERS AND BINDEPvS PLOUGHS, HARROWS, ROLLER &c, &c. •1 STACK OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, WITHOUT~RISERVE. FRIEDLANDER BROS, PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer. SALE OF FREEHOLD PROPERTY AT TEMUKA. ON TUESDAyT 17th MAY. KF. GEAY, favored with inßtruc • tlona from the Mortgagee will Sel by Public Auction on the above date — The whole of that Valuable Block oi Land lately occupied by Mr Wheel band, used as a Nursery, being sec tions No, 6 to 15, Also— The whole of the Fruit and Foresi Trees, and Ornamental Shrubs which will be plotted out, and boU m lots to Buit purchasers, Also— 100 Acres of Land adjoining Mr Goo Edgar's property at the Hinds The whole of this property i planted with forest trees, Also- Section adjoining the Railway Line fronting on a good street near M Job Brown's property, containing '. acre, 2 roods and 20 perches. Sale at half -past 11 o'clock. Luncheon provided. K. F. GRAY, Auctioneer, N.B.— The Fruit aud Forest Trees com prise many thousand from Seedlings, etc and are of all varieties. This is no\ a suitable tiir.e for planting, and th whole will be sold, at any sacrifice, 6XO



Public. Notices. 14 Q ACRES together with Houbo T< XtfcO Let or For Sale, situated on th( ;* Mitcham Road, being R.S. 28250, nearlj all m grass, and about 2£ miles from th( County Saleyards. For particulars appl} to T. BULLOOK. WAKANUI FLOUR MILLS, Ed. THOMAS ... Proprietor. HAVING purchased the above Milß 3 am now prepared to GRIBT for Far- mers and others at reduced rates. Satis- faction guaranteed. Oatß crushed at l£d per bushel ; Wheat and Barley crushed, at 2d por bushel. All Grain left at Mr Wm. Baylis' Store, Saundcrs Building, for Gristing, will bo Carted to Mill, and returned to that Store free of Cartage. Chaff-cutting on tho premises at Id per bag, for use of Machinery only ; if as- sisted, l£d per bag. EDWIN THOMAS, 5 100 Wakanui. Skin Sales* FIEST SALE~KIDAY 27th MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS. npHE Unders'gned beg to announce that X m consequence of repeated applica- tions from buyers, and m the intoresta of their Clients, they will hold a Sale of SKINS at Tattersall's, Ashburton, every second FRIDA.Y, first Sale, FRIDAY, 27th May, 1887. H. MA.TSON & CO., s°Bo Auctioneers, WATEEBUEY WATCHES. WATEEBUEY WATCHES. HAVING received our first direct supply of WATEEBUEY WATCHES from the Makers, we are now enabled to Sellyoua WATERBUKY WATCH with Half-a-dozen KNIVES and FORKS (white or black handles^ for 13s 6d. J. F. STJJATZ & CO., Christchurch. Auction. /10WDRAY Farm, 695 Acres, part, \J of LowcHffo Estate, Coldstream Road Board District, late H. G. O. Boyle's. Not having sold this properly by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it up to SATURDAY, May 2 1st. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK; SATUEDAY, 14th MAY. SPECIA.L ENTRY. ON ACCOUNT OF A SOUTHLAND



QUEEN ' 3 JUBILEE. APUBLIO EEETING will bo held In the Oddfellowa 1 Hall on THURS- DAY, 12th instant, at 8 o'olock p.m., to consider the beat means to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee In the Borough and bounty oi Aohburton. 0. J. HAEPEE, Acting-Chairman County Oounoil. THOS. SEALY, 5*51 Mayor. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYST ALTEBATION "oTtIME-TABLE, METHVEN LINE. ON and after the 16th fnst. the Time- table f©r the Methven Line will be as under : — c a.m ta.m, °p.m. Methvon, dep. 6.40 7.55 435 Lauriston, „ 7.17 8.32 5.12 Eakeia, arr, 8.0 9.15 555 p.m. Hakain, dep. 10.0 640 Lauriston, „ 10.53 7,33 Methven, arr. 11 30 8.10 °Bun on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. +Run on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. I'he others run daily, 5«99 By order, j



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