AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

' Alfred reports for the week •i follows :— Saturday, 16th April :— There was a good attendance, and business generally fairly brisk, very few lines being passed unsold. Fifteen coves, m profit and to oalve were yarded, cut of which 9 were sold from 80s to £6. Eighty- three pipa were penned, all being sold. Porkers, 17s, 19s, to 27b 6d ; stores, 10a to 20j ; small stores, 7« to 10a ; weanera and slips, 2a 9d to 6s 3d } fowls, la 5d to 2i 7d per pair ; ducks, 2s 7d to 33 per pair ; mutton, Id, l£d, to 2d per lb ; veal, If a per I\> ; carcase pork, l£d to 2£d per lb ; ham!, 2d to 5d per lb ; cheese, 3d to 5d per lb ; apples, Id to If d per lb ; toma toes, Hd per lb; chicK wheat, 2* to 2j 6d pet bushel ; oatß, Is 43 to la 7d per bnshel ; Derwents, 50» to 60s per ton carrots, 2i to 2a 61 per bag ; onions, f d to 1H per lb. Implements ; D.U. ploughs, R and G, £7 10s ; waggonette, £14 10j. Saddles, harness, furniture and sundries at market values. I also offered for sale several town and suburban properties, and succeeded m disposing of RS. 32425, Ashburton Forks, at £5 5a per aore. The sections near the Woollen Factory though passed In are being enquired for, and will probably be sold, aB the ptloe Bet upon them Is very low. _____

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

The Hon, Mr Richardson, m address ing his constituents, and the colony generally, m his recent speech at .Kaiapoi, naturally devoted his attention mainly to the subject of raiiway management. Replying to the hostile criticism to which the department over which he presides is universally subjected, he urged that the falling off m the revenue was due to the fact that the great depression which has existed has seriously interfered with the traffic , indeed) he stated that "m some parts of the colony the principal items of traffic have almost ceased for the time being." This is undoubtedly a com pletely sufficient reply pro tanto, that is to say to the extent to which the unsatisfactory financial lesult of the working of the railways is due to this \ cause, but after making all allowance for that fact we are of opinion, and the public generally is of opinion, that the revenue derived falls very considerably short of what could be obtained under a better system of management ; that is to say a system which would take into account and adapt itself to the needs and circumstances of localities and industries, of producers, and of business men. It is quite possible that not much more can be done m the direction of economy, as the staff generally is by no means overpaid, but without any increase of the cost of management it is the general belief that a good deal more business could be done if the matter were properly gone about. It will,- however, we are persuaded, never be properly gone about so long as the whole question of railway rates depends upon the fiat of officials like Mr Maxwell, who look+at all questions from the prejudiced standpoint of bureaucratic tradition, and know little or nothing of the commercial require ments of the country. It is with pleasure, therefore, that we observe that Mr Richardson has returned to the proposal of three years ago, though m a modified form, viz.. that of establishing Railway Boards. But it would have been better to go the nhole length originally proposed, viz., to establish Boards of Management and not merely Consultative Boards as now suggested.. Mr Richardson has taken for his model the German system of "Conciliation Courts," and thus describes his proposed Bill — "The Bill, as now drawn, provides for three Boards, one for the Auckland district, one for Napier, Wellington, and Tara naki, and one for the South Island. The members are to be elected by the Chambers of Commerce, the Mayors of Boroughs, and the Chairmen of County Councils. Each Board will meet during the recess — that for Auck land district m Auckland twice a year, and ofiener if required ; that for the Central district m Wellington, Wanga nui, and Napier, or such other places as may be found desirable, three times a year; that for the South Island at least once at Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill ; Nelson, Ficton, and the West Coast railways will also be provided for ; a small fee to be paid to each member for each sitting of the Board and actual travelling expenses. The Minister for Public Works, or, m his absence, the General Manager, or such officer on the railway staff as the Minister may direct, will attend each meeting of the Boards, and afford all information possible. The Boards will hear all complaints as to rates or against the conduct of the officers on the rail ways, and make such recommendations to the Minister as they may think fit. The Minister may act upon such re commendation as he thinks best, but every recommendation must be laid on the table of the House at the next session ; and, if not acted upon, then the Minister shall give a reason for not doing so." This system (says Mr Richardson) " will not be expensive — it will give everyone a chance to be heard, those who use the railways, as well as the consumers and traders, and the presence of the Minister for Public Works or a railway expert will cause great saving of time by showing the Boards where points are brought forward which may have been discussed and settled pre viously." Quite so, but we feel certain that the Boards will encounter so much obstruction and difficulty m getting re forms adopted, that there will speedily be a demand from them, as well as from the public, that administrative as well as consultative power shall be conceded, that is to say, at least to the extent that when any Board is unani mous m a recommendation that recom men elation shall forthwith be carried into effect. If this is not to be so, then these Consultative Boards will prove a delusion and a snare, and merely serve as a buffer betweeu com plainants and the Department. In a word, they will be neither " fish, flesh, fowl, nor good red herring," but just nondescript bodies without any really useful function.. Still, if we cannot get Administrative Boards all at once, the present proposal may be accepted as a distinct advance, and we look upon it as absolutely certain that if only Consultative Boards are once established, we shall speedily see them accorded administrative functions. We, theiefore, trust that Mr Richardson will this time persist with his Bill, and that it will be accepted by the House, as although m itself but a minor mea sure of reform, it will inevitably lead to one of a. more thorough a.nd radical nature.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

The Convict Hall. AUCKLAND, April 19. Thomas Hall, prisoner, arrived by the Government steamer Hinemoa at Ona hunga this morning m charge of two warders. The oonvlot, who wbb m prison garb, waa at occa conveyed to Mount Eden gaol where it ia expected he will serve out his eentence. Incendiarism. A seven roomed house m Craoroft at, Parnell, belonging to the Grammar School Board aud occupied by Mr Hudson was destroyed by fire this morn ing. The fire was clearly the work of an incendiary, but there was no traoa of the offender. Hudson's lobb ib £500 and the insuranoe £210 m the North German Company. Resigned. Mr Graham, relieving officer ban re signed because the Board interfered with his distribution of ratiouß. Jubilee. The Jubilee Committee recommends a precession, a thanksgiving service, and the erection of a statue or the purchase of pictures for the art galleiy. The pro poaala will be considered at a publio meet ing next week. Enquiry. JSapibb, April 19. Oaptain Preece, R. M., Is conducting an enquiry int > the circumstances attend ing the death of Parsonage, who belted himself to death m gaol. Government Life Insurance. Wellington, April 19. It is intended to ask Parliament to sanction a triennial division of profits of the Government Life Inßuranoe Associa tion instead of quit qaennial &b at present. Fema'e Franchise. The Female Franchise 8.1 lto be In troduced by Sir J. Vogeland|Mr Ballance. It contains only five clauses and provides for females possessing the same qualifica tions, rights, and pilvileges aB males, and , subjects them to the Bame dit qualifications disabilites and penalties. — The date for the Bill oosning into operation should It be passed ia left blank, : The Speakership of the Council. Before the meeting of Parliament, the resignation of Sir W. Fitzherbert, as Speaker of the Legislative Council, will ba received, and the Hon G. M. Water house will be appointed to fill the vacancy. This course is rendered neoeeßary owing to a technicality m the In erpretatlon Act wh/o 1 ! does not provide for an acting Speaker being appointed during a Parlia ment. A Bill will be introduced pro viding for such appointment. Sir V 7, Fitsherbert will resume the Speakership on his return to the colony. A. P.M. Bocie y. Dunedin, April 19, A large meeting of polioy holders of the Australian Mutual Provident Society carried resolutions strongly objecting to pensions as inconsistent with the objacts of the Society and opposing the granting |of extravagant bonuses to the principal officers, deprecating with alarm the ex travagant purchases of siteß and buildings m the o.lony and favorinj the election of a local Bvard of dlreotors for the oolony. Supreme Court. IKVEKOAKGILIi, April 19. The Supreme Court Session opened this morning, beforo liia Honor Mr' Justice Williams. The Judge congratulated the Grand Jury on the lightness of the calen dar. There are only four cases — one of breaking and entering, one of receiving, cno of attempted suicide, aad one of rape on a young child The Grand Jury re turned true bills m all the cases. Ah Wah, charged with attempted suicide by cutting his throat witli a meat cleaver, m consequence of a quarrel with his father, pleaded guilty, and was released on his father's recognizances m £30 to keep the peaco for six months. vVilliam Henry Irwin, for breaking and entering, and stea ing £20 worth of goods and stores, the property of Whittingham Bros, and iDßtone, pleaded guilty, and waa son tenced to two years.

SOMETHING OF A STORY.

At^an illuetration of iho ' colossal liars ' of the Weat, Gen MoCook relates the fol lowing : He waß travelling among the Rocky Mountains and straying one merg ing from the trail, stood for a moment ent-anoed by tha magnificent landscape spread bJore him when he w&b aroußed fro*n hia meditation by the footsteps of one of the guides who had followed him lest he should ltcee Ulb way. 1 Is not this munificent Bill,' exclaimed the General, anxious to share his delight. •It's mighty purty, Gineral,' said the guide, ' but I kin chow you bigger sighta nor this. Why, one time Ksneaa Jim and me had been trampin' three days and nights, and we came to a plain, and right m the midst of it waß a forestall turned of solid stun !' The gereral smiled and remarked : ' I have heard of petrified treea, before, BID,' The guide did'nt change countenance but; oontlnued, ' But that warn't all, Gineral ; that- war a buffalo on that plain, and he war petrified on the clear jump, and his hoofß had kicked up a bit of sod, and I'm blamed if that wasn't petr!6ed m the air. ' The General turned an amused counte nance on the narrator, and aaid : ' Why, Bill, the Bod would have fallen to the ground by the force of pravity. Without hesitation Bill answered, 'Well by-—. Ginera 1 , the gravity war petrified too.'

THIS A&BtTRrOJS CHJABDIAN, TUESDAY, APRIL 19/1887



| Public )Soticeß TRESPASS NOTICE. ANY Person or peraons found trespass- ing on Fairfield Etci to m pursuit of game or otherwise after this date will ho prosecuted ; and any Dogs found on llio- run will be destroyed. 4 130 JAMES MABEN. BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANT to "The Bants nml JL Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882," FRIDAY, the 22nd day of April, 1887, ia hereby appointed as a SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY at the offices of the under- mentioned Banks at Ashburton and Bakaia : — The Union Bank of Australia, Limifed, JOSEPH PALMER, Chief Officer. The Bank of Australasia, ■ E. W. MORRAE, Inspector; The Bank of New Zealand, D. L. MURDOCH, 4J106 General Manager. Drain Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 Inchee— With BENDS, ELBOWS. AND JUNCTIONS | FOR SALE BY GEORGE JAMESON, ASH BURTON, ' ASBBUFTON COUNTY STOCK AN SAI.EYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 THE CONCRETE DIPS are now 60 feet long, and fitted with all tho latest improvements For particulars as to coit of dipping sheep, apply at tho Caretakers, QEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. T AM A pASH pUROHASER OP WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBUUTON. 90? KACIJSTE TAN EAEM MILL. THE TE3TED FARM MILL. The Cheapest and Bost Fan Mill m the Market* No Farmer valuing Clean Eeed can afford to go without a RACINE FAN MILL. Practical Farmers have pronounced it the Best— read TESTIMONIAL below. While it has capacity to Glean rom 60 t;> 90 Imsuals per hour. Ho. 1 FARM MILL In 2ft Bin over all, and is furnished with one Wheat Httrdle, one Wheat Screen and Giatk-v with side Bpout, tnp^Barley Sieve, and one O:a Sieve. Steves for other purposes furnished and charged for as extras. F. FERRIMAN. Ijl FERBIMAN would call your atttn- -1 * tion to this Improved Farm Fanning Mill, ■which combines all the advantages of tho vauous Mills now m use, and also tho following important and greatly needed Improve- ments :— „ * First.— ln the width of the Mill,itbeirg wider than moat Fatm Mills of similar siz*, thereby increasing the cleaning capacity to a largi extent. Teoond. — Theimproved plan of hanging the shoe upon strong fctrap-hinged hangers, thus preventing constant breakage. Third. — In the matter of. fastening tbo drum or head to the posts by means of a cant- iron half circle, and secured to the posts br screws (instead of wooden cleata morticed into posts ard held by wooden keys), adding increased strength and durability to the Mill. FcUUTJi. — 'Jho great advantage of e3Bily raising or lowering the Blide of tho Hopper by means of a screw. The irons are of the most approved pattern, the wheel, pinion, and sinks irons being extra strong. The gearing is oil placed <:n the insiJe of tbo Mill, out of the way. ThebeDringia formed by the hub of tho largo wheel running ia a thimble or box, threo inches loner, of Chilled Iron, and extending through the postß, giving it a Bteady and eiioy motion. For cleaning and ncparatiher all kinds of grain, we quarantefl this Mill to ba equal to, and m face supeiior, ia all respects, to fin? now m use. The fan witfi -wind boards are co* arranged that the wind strikes tho hurdle m Fuch a manner as to blow all foul stuff and light grain over the hardle. The side spent . delivers the No 1 grain at the side, and the Nu 2 grain at tho front of the Mill. Tho grader can be so ad j nsted as to separate and deliver through the sice sponr. a greater or less portion of the beat grain Tha wheat screens and grader are so arrauged as to >ffectually tako ont cockle from No 1 and No 2 wheat. No Farmer or Dealer should be without ono as they are invaluable to all who wish to market thei • seed m Rood condition, and thna save the heavy deductions usually mado fur impurities and foul stuff,, and also the extra freight charges and ccsu of cleaning. They also save time, and by tha thorough an I complete work- which can be accomplished with them, soon repay- tho cost incurred ia their purchase. To Farme's raiting large quantities t-f Grain, or Seeds, we m ould recommend the Ko 2 Warrhouse Mill, as specially adapted for their v.so, as tho great saving of time wLV compensate for the difference m the first cost. They can be *un by baud as easily ns & Farm irize, although constructed much heavier, aid made mere durable. Ue guided by the exnerience of others and order a "Racine Mill ." You doi*'C want a batter record than it has. Read. M/YDE A SPLENDID JOB, I put some bags of wheat through last spuug, they made a ep'endid job. A neigh- bour borrowed mine to run through some oaty wheat: he waß highly pleasrd with the job they made. — William Blakib, Hillfoof, Waiwera. NEVEIt SAW ITS EQUAL; I have only used the " Bacine " Mill, as yet, for dressing oats, wheat, and grass seed. Ifc has given me great satisfaction. I have neve<" Been its equal for grading wheat for eeed, and I have seen and helped to work a good many, — William Brook, Church Hill, Wbiwera. (X MPLIMENTARY. I am very much pleased with it,— JOHN Cameron, Swift Greek, Kelß'o. CODLD NOT HAVE A BETTER OHABAOTER. I have given the •• Bccine " Wareboußs Fan Mill a good trial, ard it givcß every satisfac- tion. 1 censidfer it a fiisNrato atticle. Ifc cleans nrd grades grain rapidly and well, is utrong, works Bmoothly,nn<i will, I think, prove durable. It is much superior to &ny other machine of the kind I have ever seen. — F. W Mackenzie (the Captain), Pomahuka. BEfrT MACHINE 01? THE KIND I HAVE EVER SEEN. I havo tried it with wheat, oata, and turnip seed. I can confidently say that it is all th t it clr.ioos-io ba. In fact, it is a Jong way tha hfpfc machine of tho kind I have ever s en. With a large - assortment of riddles, I behave it will dies- ma Euperir-r manner ony kind of Beedb.— William LittlfjdHN, Waiweia. WOULD NOT LIKE TO WANT ONE NOW— NO ONE SHOULD. I can confidently rccom trend the " Racine " Fanners to do their work veil, ana with extiemo faci'itr. I would not by any means lko to want one now, and I think no faroiQ. ehoi'd. — DaviD Mackenzie, Waiwera. Want of Bpace, uot of TESTIMONIAL (qjo'o may, be perused by . those requiring more testimony), requires our making aha t jjst hero, but we iavi-.fi you to call and inspect MILLS and TESTIMONIALS . : . F, FERRIMAN,



| Publis notices. I w"a TTTiTa FEED for 2000 or 3^oo sh^p f.i several naonths, gr.^ss or turnip. 3*163 Apply MJSTHVEN HOTEL. Ma conscience ! wad ye hang a magistrate ? RACE NTGETS. MAOANDREW MEMORIAL FUND. A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at the " Mail " and « Guardian " Cffico for signature, and I shall be happy to receiv* and forward contributions, either for Scholarship, or Statue, or unconditiona WM. J. STEWARD. fg'.ENDEttS wanted, m two oontraota, JL for clearing 250 acres (more or lesu) of tussock land on Hon "W. S. Peterß' run, Anama. To be sent mby 10 a.m. on SATURDAY NEXT, addreaaed to Colo and Cox, "Mail" office, where specifications may be seen, CENTRAL HOTEL, JW. MoSAE having taken the above , Hotel, solicits a share of patronage from the people of Ashburton and sur- rounding distrfota. Beat Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabling— Feeds, One Shilling. Horses and Bnggteß to let on hire ft prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hansom cab will meet all trains. ANAMA ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL "ELECTION. IN Pursuance of " The Koad Board Act, 1882," and the amendments thereto, and " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," I hereby give notice that an ELECTION of TWO PERSONS m tho room of Messrs Peter and Walker, who retire by lot, will be held on May Vth, 1887. Nominations of Candidates must be made m the form sot forth m the second Schedule of the last mentioned Act, addressed to the Returning Officer at hia residence Hinds, Mayfield, on or before Noon on TUESDAY, May 3 . . JAMrtS BRAKE, 4*135 Returning Officer. WE ARE CASH PURCHASER OF Wheat Oats Barlevj ■ -Eyeglass h. MAfisoir & co., ASHBDRTON, STORAGE. 'STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRATN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSOIST & CO., ASDBURTON. The eagle is lord above, And bold Rob Roy is lord below. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, &c. - A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. hazes" * co. Ilaving BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is o< TO CLEAfi. TUCKER & RESTELL, TIMBER, COAL & GENERAL MERCHANTS, HAVE much pleasure m informing their customers and others that thoy are now receiving Fresh Supplies of Timber OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SUITABLE FOB BUILDING OR OTHER PURPOSES, Consisting of Red end White Pine Boards and Scantlings Rusticated Weatherboards Feather-edge Weatherboards Tcngned and Grooved White Pine Flooring and Lining, We are now daily, expecting from Auckland a CARGO of ASSORTED KAURI TIMBER. 1-inch and £-inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Monldings, Architraves, Skirtings. Our stocks of Eauri are kept under cover m our Sheds, West Street Yard, so that the Timber is clean, dry, well seasoned, and fit for immediate use. Largo Stocks of V.D.L. TIMBER DEAL . DOOBS, SASHES HURDLES AND GATES. Lysaght's Orb, and Gof pel Oak Galvanised Iron Sheet Load, Sheet Zinc, Patent Roofing Kails and' Wire Naila, Staples Eteel Fencing Wira and Baibed Wire Posts, Rails, Stakos, £ trainers, and Sheep Yard Rails. NOW BttING DISCHAEGED, I Ex ''Ocean steamers and other vessels, UTewcastle Coal Westport Coal Special quotations for orders by the truck load at any Railway Station m the district. | MOUNT SOMEES COAL Kept m stock^for retail purposes, andßupplkd by tbe|truck at pit prices, Xucker & Restell. April Ist, 1887, .



Public Notices. - — i OIGHEST CASH PRICES given for Wool and Skins AT THE Ashburton Woollen 'Factory. 4°114 NEW ZEALAND BAILWAYS, RACES AT ASHBUBTON, 21st AND 22nd APRIL. j QATUBDAY Return Tickets to Aah- -10 burton will be issued at Ckmtohuroh, Tiraara, and intermediate atationa on 21st and 22nd insta , available for return up to 23rd inclusive. On the 21st and 22nd trains for and fro oi Aehburton will stop at the Saleyards Siding (opposite the Racecourse) to take up or Bet down passengers. Return Fares :— ABhburton to Sale- yards Siding, 6d first-claßß, 4d second- class. Ticketa available for day of issue only. 4165 By order. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that, m accordance with section 65 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, that ! the Burgees List for 18S7 8 and tbe Defaulters' List are now open for inspeo tion at the Town Clerk's ( ffice during office hours until the 22nd day of April instant. All objections thereto must be m writing m the form set forth m fou'th schedule of the above mentioned Act, and addressed to me, and delivered at my office on or before tho 22nd 7^ pril, 1887. CHARLES BRADDBLL, Town Clerk. \ Borough Council Office, ABhburton, 7th April, 1887 488 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that at a Special Meeting of the above Council held on Friday, the Ist day of April instant, a Resolution was duly adopted, and will be submitted for confirrcntioa as a Special Order at a Special Meeting of the Council, to be held on Friday, the 6th day_ of May, 1887, at half-past four o'clock m the afternoon, The object of the said Special Order is is — (1) To make the Alount Somers Tramway, and the revenues to bo derived therefrom the primary security for the Loan of £3500 borrowed by the Council under "The Government Loans to Local Bodies Act, 1886." (2) To constitute a Special Rating District under " The Local Bodies- Leans Act, 1886." And (3) to make a Rate of Three Farthings m the pound upon all rateable properties m the Hating District, payablo annually on the first Saturday m June until the said Loan is paid off. ?be said Special Order is to take effeot immediately upon the making thereof. A copy of the proposed Special Order is depo3ited at the Office of the Council, Baring fquare, Ashburton, and is open to tbe inspection of tho public every week- day during office hocrs. By order. F. MA IN WARING, Clerk of the Council. April sth, 1887. 4 35 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. IN pursuance of tho Counties Act, 1886, and the^ JRegulat : on of Local Elec- tions Act, 1876, notice is hereby giveri that m consequence of tho Ashburton Riding being divided into two Ridings, viz., the Ashbnrton nnd Wakanui Ridings, an ELECTJON of ONfi person to act as Member for each Tiding, will be held on FRIDAY, tbe 29th day of April, 1887. • Nominations m the form prescribed m the second schedule of tbe Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will bo received for the Wakanni Hiding at the Ashburton County Stock and Salej'ards Company's Office, near Ashburton, till 12 o'clock noon on THURSDAY, the 21st April, i 1887, and for tho Ashburton Riding at tbe above Company's Office, at Tinwald, till 12 o'clock noon on FRI- DAY, the 22nd April, 1887- Formß of nomination can be obtained from the undersigned CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning Officer, Ashburtoa, 12th April, 1887 . 4 90 WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCST. IIjIEREBY glvo notice, In pursuance of the provlaiona of " The Road Boards Aot, 1882," and amendments thereto, and " The Regulation of L~cal Elections Act, , 1876," that an Election of One Person to fill the vacancy m No. 2 Ward on the Board, caused by the resignation of Mr George Cole, will be held at tbe Board's Cottage, adjoining Wakanui f choolhoußO, on Wedneeday, May 11th, 1887. Nominations of candidates must be made m the form sat forth m the second schedule of the last-mentioned Act, ad- dreßted to the Returning ( fficer, and delivered at tho Oottoga on or before noon on Frld»y, the 29th day of April. 1887. Nomination fmmß on application; 0. 0. FOOKS, 4f153 Returning Officer ! WAKANUI ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL ELECTION. T HEREBY give notice, m pursuance of .1 tbe provisions of " The Road Boards A or, 1882," and amendments thereto, and " The Regulation of Locat Elect'ons Act, 1876," that an Election of Two Persons to fill the vacancies In No. 3 Ward on the Board, caused by the retire- ment of Messrs Marddch Bruce and William T. Lill, will be held at Nevrlandß Schoolhouße on Thursday, May 5, 1887. Nominations of candidates must be made m the form set forth m the second schedule of the last-mentioned Act, addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at Newlanda £ohoolhouse on or before noon on Friday, the 29th day of April, 1887. Nomination forma on application. 0. 0. FOOKS, 4°182 Returning Officer. LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. ANNUAL~¥LECXtON. I HEREBY give notice, In pursuance o the provlaiona of " The Road Board's Act, 1882," and amendments thereto, and '•The Regulation of Lccal Elections Act, 1876," that an Election of One Person to fill the vacanoy m No. 2 Ward on the Bo&rd, and One Person to fill the vacanoy In No. 3 Ward, caused by the retirement of Messrs James Daviea and Stephen S. Chapman respectively, will be held at the Flemlngton Factory for No. 2 Ward, a.nd the FJemington Schoolroom for No. Ward on Wednesday, May 4th'i'.lßß7. Nominations af candidates mußt be msde m tho form set forth In the Becond echedule of the last-mentioned Aot, ■ addressed to the Returning Officer, and ! delivered at the above-mentioned place lon o r before noon on Tuesday, April 26, 188?. Nomination forma on application. ' 0.0. FOOKS, - ltißl Returning Officer,



) Auctions. SATURDAY, 23rd APIUL. special"entrt. ON account of E. H. Dobson, Fsq , Lowoliff) Estate— 6 Three-year-old DRAUGHT COLT 3 ANDFILLIfiS, unbrokea Sale at 1 o clock, 4*144 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 23bd, Town Seotlon 266, Moore Btreet, vrlh Dwelllnghouae thereon, for sale by ] Public Auction. MR T. BULLCCK has received instructions from Mr George Pafkin, junr., (m consequence of his having now Bottled In the North Island) to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, His T.S. 266, Moore Btreet, on which is erected a substantially built Dwelliaghouse of 5 Rooms, and now m the occupation of Mr Grubb. This Property will be sold on liberal terms of payment. . Sale at 12.45. < ""t. bullock, 4fllß Auctioneer. LOTS 4, 5, 13, 14, 267, TINWALP. MR T. BULL' OK has reoelved in- structions to ! SELL BY PU3LIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, On account and by order of the [ Mortgage?, — 5 Sections m Tinwald, centrally situated, as follows, viz — Lots 4 aud 5. each containing £ aore, fronting the Main South Road. Lots 13 and lg, each £-acre, corner of C**h?rlne oni Archibald streets. Lot 287, i-acre, corner of Malcolm street, acd close to tbe Railway Stition. These Sections were an early Btleotion, and all well situated, facing main thoroughfares. Terms It required. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 4t116 Auctioneer. PART of LOTS E8 and 163, corner of Oxford and Wellington streets, . Hampstead, for sale. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mr Edwabd FOLLETT to SELL BY .PUBLIC AUCTION At tlie Arcade, on SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, His Freehold Property at Hampetcad, being part of Lois 58 and 153, con v alDi'ng about corner of Oxford Bnd ttitets, adjoluing Mr James' property This is a good site for a house, and the iand Ia of first-clasi quality for garden purpoHep: Icfpection invited. £a!e at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, 4°117 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL, MESSRS MiLEs""*AND CO. have received instructions from Mr D, McCoombe to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, On the above date, at MR G. JAMESON'S WOOL STORES, That valuable farm at Wakanu?, comprising — 80 A°B E s 80 Upon which is erected a substantial and comfortable Four-roomed Home. The properly, which ia well watered and fenced, is m capital order, and la all laid down lv English grass, Alao— A QUARTEE-10RE SEOTION AND FIVE EOOMKD HOUSP, Situate m the Township of Tinwald. Well-built and commodious. Terms at Sale. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 4°145 GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. SATURDAY, 23rd APRIL. Clearing Sale JO. DUNCAN, acting under inetcuc- , tions from Mr John Moecfi, who has given up business and left the district, will Sell By PUBLIC AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, Without tbe slightest reserve the whole of hia IMMENSE STOCK-IN-TRADE OF Furniture and House Furnishings, Tools and Sundries, FURNITURE coneieta of— Handsome Velvet Drawlngroom Snlte Lsathei Diningroom Suite Horsehair Suite Cretonne Suites Cedar and Kauri Cheats Drawers Handaome Cedar Table Boautlf ul Drawlngroom Tables Gilt Mirrors, Brackets Austrian Chairs I Besides Bedsteads, Cots, Waalistanda Dressing Tables, Looking Glaesea Crockery, Pots, Pans, «&c, &o. In faot house furnishings, luxuries, and neoessariea fit for a palace down to " The Cotters' Saturday Night." The TOOLS comprise— Turning Lathe Benohea, Planes, Cramps Saws, Hammers Hand and Thumb Screws, Chhels And all kinds of Deoessary tools for a cabinetmaker and joiner. Sale to commence at 11 o'olock with the moro valuable part of tho furniture, and 2 o'clock will be about the hour I will start selling the Pots, Pans, Crockery, and Bucb-like smaller fry. Mark the hour of starting — 11 o'olock. ""37 C. DUNCAN, Auctioneer. Aooounta due by Mr Meeoh to be sent into me for settlement, and debts due him are to be p&id to me,— J. 0. Duwoan. 4°123 There ! tak a drap o' the cor- dial yer worthy faither, the Deacon, was sac fond o\ ROB BQY, ODDFELLOWS' HALL.



Pubic Notices. Och ! de'd you'll mak a spok forme? APRIL 21&22. » " • "* ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THE Grand Spectacular Operatic Drama ROB ROY MAGGREGOR will be reproduced under the auspices of * the ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY On S Race Nights, THUBSDAY AUD FEIDAY, APRIL 21st and 22nd, With all the Original and Magnificent Scenio Effects and Gorgeous Costumes. For particulars see Handbills. Prices of Admission : Front Seats, 3s ; Second Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. "jTc. DUNCAN, 4 82 Secretary, I'll chop ye into as many pieces as there are checks m the tartan ! ROB BOY, April 21st & 22nd. J__ L THE FISK JUBILEE SINGERS. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Reserved Chairs, 4s ; Unreserved Seats, 8s ; Back Seats, 2s. . Plan and Tickets at Mr H. M. Jones', flast sb'oet, or at tt c dootß- Doors open at 7.80. Concert at 8 o'clock. _ _ Friedlander Bros. East Street Auction Boom AND HOESE BAZAAB FTIHEJ undersigned, having been urged' ty tumeroris Clients to mtke provision for periodical Auction Sales OP LAND, FAEM STOCK, PRODUCE, AND GENEKAL MERCHANDISE, Hare pleasure ia anno 1 % that they have engaged Mr Peter Williams, Late of Oamara, who has had several years' experience m the Auctioneering Business, for the holding of Bales at their NEW AUCTION ROOM AND HORSE BAZAAR, East Bin bet, Formerly ;the; TOWN HALL, which i 3 now being fitted np for that purpose. All Land, Btock, Produce, etc., entrusted to them for Sale by Anclion will bo submitted by Mr WILLIAMS, who will have entira oont'ol of this branch of their business, and -they hope that by rendering PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES, MODERATE CHARGES, & STRICT ATrKSTION To the wishes of clients, they will secure a fair B'baie of publio patronage. Begnlar Sales on Saturdays OF FARM PRODUCE, FURNITURE, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, & FARM IMPLEMENTS. BALES OF 6TOOK AT COUNTY SALE- YARDS EVERY TUESDAY. Clearing Farm Bales and othsr Local Baleß on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Date of Opening Sale m future advertisement* FRIEDLANDER BROS. ; PETER WILLIAMS, Auotiom«» no



Public Notices WANTED. WANTED TJSiNJjJiIRS for STONE PICKING 250 or 600 Acres Land on Stapleß* Farm, neai Majfield. Apply on Farm. 4 84 JOHN BALLANTYNE. ONE POUND REWARD. LOST Chestnut MAHE; stands 16 hands ; white star on forehead, and scar on the back off side above the flank. HAVES & CO., 4 162 Grocers and Drapers. TENDERS. /T^ENDERS ore invited .for Building a J_ Cottage at Tinwald. Plans and Specifications can be seen at my Office, lenders to be sent m by 10 a.m. on MONDAY, 25th mat. 4 163 R. BIRD. NOTICE TO REPAIR FENCE. To the Owner of Rural Section 25503, Wakanul Road District. TAKE NOTICE that I desire the dividing fence between Rural Section 25503, and Rural Sections 25783 and 27073 to be repaired immediately. Dated this 16:h day of April, 1887. rodebiok McDonald, Oooupier of R S, 25783 and 27073. 4 150 ' THE CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED 10 BTOCKOWNERS AKD. OTHERS. THE Company is now Booking Stock for June Freezing and Shipment, and as the amount of space is limited early application is necessary. . The lists for May {Shipments are now filled. F..WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Ohriatcburcb, 18th April, 1887. 4 160 AS our old motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, and as it is unpleasant to quote a lot of priceß to mislead the public, we shall be thank- ful for an early call, and you can judge for yourßelves. Note the Addeess— HAVES & CO, Cash Drapers and Grocers, ARCADE, And do not be be misled. N.B.— Our BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE: ME W. C. WALKER XNVITE9 THE ELECTORS OF ASH- BURTON TO MEET HIM AT Methven Schoolroom, ON SATURDAY, APBIL 23, AND AT Oddfellows' Hall, Astibinton, ON MONDAY, APRIL 25, Each Evening at 8 p.m. 4159 ♦ ' ■ GREAT Clearing Sale, TIMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL. McCallum & Co. Will, until further notice;, sell In lots to suit purchasers, AT THEIR YARDS, EAST STBBB.T, ASHBURTON, RED PINE BOARDS AND SCANTLING AT lOsper 100 feet, sup DRESSED TIMBER Pro Rata This Clearing Sale will be followed by an Auction OF FIRST-CLASS TIMBER Large quantities of which, amounting to over 100,000 feet, Have been specially ordered from their SOUTHLAND MILLS. This Clearing Sale offers to the publio of Aebburton an opportunity of purchasing , Building Material at a Lower Rate than, would be poßsiblo under ordinary ciroum stances. McCallum & Co., ASHBURTON, OAMARU, DUNEDIN & INVER- CARGILL. 4*166



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