fall heavily on the poorer daises. The real cure for the country was a radioal system of retrenchment, which would leave New Zealand on a permanently lower bull of expenditure. When the people were brought face to faoe with the reality of the position they would originate retrenchment thembelvea, and the sooner the better. The Tariff Bill he regarded as » donble barrelled fraud, for it Imposed burdens on the people, and would not give protebtlon to local industries. He quoted passages from a pamphlet by the Premier exposing proteotlon. Those were the Premier's real opinions before hl« Indi viduality was merged la that of the Treasurer. He intended to support the Amendment, and did not see how anyone who desired the welfare of the country could do otherwUe. Mr Menteath Intended to vote for the Government, though he felt bound to condemn them In some particulars. The working classes would have to bear the mail of taxation, and what benefit wore they going to get from a protective tariff. It waa absurd to hold np Victoria as a model, because that colony produced aa tnnch gold as the rest put together. Mr Pearson said he had come to the Houie really unpledged to support any Government. He had recently told his constituents he would not support the Ministry if they had refused to go m for ft system of retrenchment. He Baw no itgns of this, and thought the beat thing was to let the constituents give their volees on the question. He was not afraid of the imrae, though he said with no un certain sound that he intended to vote igalntt the Government. Their proposals were contemptible. The Native Depart ment and the Portfolio of Mines he held could -be abolished.

Mr Oo wan said he coald not support the financial proposals of Government, as they prfgfed«aaduly upon themasß of the people. THE DIVISION. The Speaker then pat the question, and the seoond reading of the Bill was rejected by 42 to 38. Major* Atkinson's amendment, that the financial proposals of the Government are unsatisfactory, was then pat ; Ayers 42 ; Noes, 38. (Cheers.) The following is the division list :— Ayes 42.— Allwrlght. Atkinson, Barrnn, Beetham, Bruce, Buchanan, W. F. Buck land, Oonolly, Dodaon, Fergus, Fiaher, Fulton, Hamliß, Hint, Hislop, Hobbß, Hnrsthonie, Lake, Looke, Macarthur, Mackenzie, Mltchelson, Moat, Monk, Montgomery, Newman, Orraond, Peacock, Rene, G. F. Rlohardaon, Rolleston, Ross, Rnuell, Setter, Talapna, T. Thompson, J. W. Thompson , Trimble, Wakefield, Whyte, Wilson, Katene, Noel 88.— Ballanoe, Bevan, OadmaD, Cowan, Dnnoan, F. H. Fraser, W. Fraaer, Garrick, Grace, Guinness, Ivbbb, Jones, Joyce, Ketr, Lance. Larnach, Leveetaro, J. McKenzle, McMillan, Menteath, Mobb, O'Callaghan, O'Connor, Pere, Pratt, Richardson, Samuel, Seddon, Smith, W, J Steward, W. D. Stewart, Stout Taylor, Tole, Turnbull, Yogel, Walker. Pairs.

For.— J. 0. Buckland, Bryce, Mills. Pearson, Grey, Pyke. Against.— Hatch, Fitzherbert, Bracken, Beid, Gore, Dnrgtvllle. [We pnbllih the numbers an telegraphed In of, bat the addition makes Noes 37. We bare no means of ohecktng the Oamei.]

ADJOUBRMENT. On the motion of the Premier, the Eouie adjourned at 12.55 a.m.

THE CRISIS.

THOUGH it is quite possible that the debate on the want of confidence motion may have closed during the small hours of the morning, and that shortly after this publication is m the hands of our readers the result may be known, the probability yesterday after noon appeared to be that the stream would go on for another day or two. At the latest the issue will be decided before Wednesday, for we presume there will be a Monday sitting, and at present it seems about an even thing as to which way the balance will in cline. According to the most recent advices the Opposition were confident of a small majority, while, on the other hand, the Ministerial whips were said to reckon at the worst on a tie and, possibly, a majority of one or two. Should the calculations of the former be .verified by the event, an appeal to the country is certain, while, should Ministers pull through, it may be an ticipated, that they will succeed m 11 reaching Chicago "—-that, is to say, m prolonging their existence as a Go vernment until the new Parliament meets m May of next year. In order to do this, however — as they will m any case have escaped defeat by the skin of their teeth— they will have to take counsel with their supporters and agree to a modification of their pro posals. Some of the proposed increases of duty will have to be dropped, such as those which would fall with undue weight upon articles of general consump tion, which cannot be produced within the colony ; and, to counterbalance the loss of revenue which this would in volve, a more radical economy under various heads of expenditure must be resorted to. There is, indeed, ample room for this, and if the action of the Opposition results m bringing it about, they will have deserved well of the country. We sincerely hope this will be the outcome of the crisis, for an Opposition victory resulting m a dissolution and a consequent second , session would £>c a result very much to be deplored, for not only would the cost of another session this year go far to nullify any savings that can be effected m other direc tions, but it is not by any means lesirable that the continuous Minis try, with Sir John IJall at its head, should be restored to power. To judge from the speeches made on that side of the House, their policy would be that of raising an additional revenue acquired by repealing the ex emption under the Property Tax, thus transferring the burden proposed to be laid by the present Government on the shoulders of the wealthy on those of the lower and middle classes, Again, to oust Sir Robert Stout and Mr Ballance, and replace them by Sir John Hall and Mr Rolleston, is to abandon a liberal land policy, and to place m power the very men who are most lively to favor th,e extension of the privileges of the big block holders. We nave not forgotten the extension of the Canterbury run holders' leases m 1879, and we do not torget that m little more than two years' lime these extended leases will again fall m. We hold it to be of the most vital interest to the cause of settlement that when that happens a liberal Ministry should be m power, and that reason alone, were there none other, induces us to hope that the present Government will mm more weather the 6tort».

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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CARRIAGE OF MAILS.

London, May 25. The Orient and P. and O. Companies are expected to accept the final offers of the Post Office regarding the Aus tralian mail service, but they are delay ing their replies thereto, pending the ratification of the Indian mail contract by the Imperial Parliament.

THE STANLEY EXPEDITION.

London, M*y 27.

Latest advices received to-day from the West Coast of Africa report that the Stanley Expedition for the relief for Emm Pasha did not leave Stanley Pool, on the Congo, until the 29th April.

THE FRENCH ARMY.

London, May 26.

General Boulanger declares that the French army is m a state of readiness m the event of war.

ANTARCTIC EXPLORATION

Baron Nordenskjold declines all the proposals made to him to conduct the Antarctic expedition, m consequence of his having engagements which will de tain him until 1889.

IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The managing body of the Imperial Institute will consist of 150 notables, including forty-five colonists. Th?re will be ten representatives from Australia and a similar number representing Canada. The Executive Committee will be selected from the managing body. Two hundred thousand pounds have been subscribed, and greater en thusiasm m the matter is' now expected. The Colonial Institute will be absorbed

by'the Imperial one, members of the former receiving extra privileges.

N.S.W. LOAN

The New South Wales 3^ per cent loan is expected to be at par shortly, owing to the decision of the Govern ment to refrain fiom borrowing this year.

A THREAT.

Constantinople, May 26

The Ottoman Porte has refused the demands of the Cretan inhabitants, and threatens to proclaim martial law throughout the Island unless these are at once withdrawn. The great Euro pean Powers are, however, dissuading Turkey from carrying out the threat.

ILLNESS OF THE CROWN PRINCE.

Berlin, May 26. It is officially stated that the Crown Prince is suffering from a severe affec tion of the throat. His medical ad visers, however, state the case admits of hope, and with care the Prince will recover, though his illness will be a protracted one.

THE FRENCH CRISIS.

Paris, May 26

M. de Freycinet, who, after de clining to form a new Ministry, had a Jong conference with M.'Grevy yester day, has now accepted the task.

THE DISASTER IN A THEATRE.

Frcm the latest accounts the loss of life at the Opera Comique, where a fire broke out during the performance of " Mignon " last night, was greater than was at first reported. In addition to the deaths among the performers, 60 persons were more or less seriously in jured. It is feared that several bodies are m the ruins of the building, which was completely destroyed.

(Received May 28, 12.20 ?•»»•) Pabis, May 27. Fifty-six bodies so far have been taken from the ruins of the Opera Comique and it is feared more remain to be recovered.

GREAT FIRE IN NEW YORK

New Yobk, May 27, A fire occurred last night m the tram car stables m this city. Fully sixteen hundred horses perished m the flames* The building was completely gutted.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

The Fatal Fire.

Auckland, May 28. Mr Hill, Injured at the Royal Hotel fire, Onehunga, died this morning. He had been badly burned before leaping from the room. He stated he had gone t j bed leaving a candle burning, and this Ib auppoaed to have caused the fire. The girl burned to death was Annie Allar, Her remains were recovered, completely oharrod and partly oovered by bedding. Biie was 19 years old and only entered on the situation two days before the fire. Oceanic Company. Mr Spreokles, of Oceanic SS. Com pany, was nut a passenger by the mail Btoamer. It is supposed he will come noit trip along with the colonial delegat9B returning by the San Francisco route. The Jubilee. The Anckland Freemtsona last night resolved to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee by rals'ng a fund for the reltaf of desti tute Masons, and their widows and orphans. Death of a Book,raak;er. DuNEMtf, May 28. Snelder, the well-known bookmaker, died last night through bursting a blood vessel.

THE MARKETS.

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London, May 26. Consols remain at 103^3. New Zealand Inscribed Stock remains at 100. The Bank of England weekly returns show the reserve m notes aDd bullion to be The pro portion to liabilities is 58 per cent. Colonial breadstuff's are without quot able change, Australian tallow—* Average quality beef, 21s 6d j mutton, 22s 6d. Australian hides— Demand limited j prices }£d lower.

Adelaide, May 27. Wheat is firm at 43 ; flour is steady, country brands 10s to ;£8 15s, town brands 15s to ;£io per ton. Sydney, May 27. Wheat is 3s 6d to 3s gd-, oats, ts gd to 2s 3d ; maize, 3s to 3s ad.

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alford Station for the week ending May 27th, 1887 :—

■Skinny Men.—" Welte' Health Renewer " restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia, Impotence, Sexual Debility. At chemists and druggists. Keaipthorne, Proaser, and Co., Agents, Chriatchurch.

Home Items and Topics.

— " All your own fault If you remain eiok when you can Get hop bitters that never— Fail. — The weakest woman, smallest child and sickest invalid can use hopbitters, with safety and great good. — Old inon tottering round from Rheu matism, iidnoy trouble, or any weakneaß will be made almost new by ÜBing hop bitters. B^"My wife and daughter were made healthy by the ÜBe of hop bitters and I recommend them to my people. — Metho dist Clergyman. Ask any good doctor if hop Bitters are not the best family medicine On earth 1 ! — Malarial fever, Ague and Bilionsnesa, will leave every neighborhood as soon as hop bitters arrive. — " My mother drove the paralysis and neuralgia nil oat of her system with hep bitters."- Ed. " Oswego Sun " ig^Keep the kidntya healthy wirh hop bitters aod you need not fear sickness. —The vigor of youth for the aged and infirm m hop bitters! ! ! — " At the change of life nothing equals ) Hop Bitters to ally all troubles incident > Thareto." { ) " The best periodical for ladies to take monthly, and from which they will receive the greatest benefit !b hop bitters. — Thousands die annually from eomo form of kidney disease that might have been prevented by timely use of hop bitters. . — Indigestion, weak stomach, irregular ities of the bowels, cannot exist when hop bitters are used. A timely * • . • use of hop Bitters will keep a whole family : In robust health a year at little cost. — To produce real geuine Bleep and I child liko repose all night, take a little hop bitters on retiring. Prosecute the Swindlers t If when you call for American Hop Bitters (see green twig of Hops on the white label and Br SouWs name blatvn m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle and we will pay ycu liborally for the convio tion.

fffi %siBOT*iN GTJA«IiANr SATUBDAX, MAY. 28, 1887.

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High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 35* 60- 92- Fine N.E.wind Sunday 35* 60* 112' Fine N.E. wind Monday 25; 63* 107* Fine N.E. wind Tuesday 30* 69- 92- Fine N.W. wind Wed'day 30- 50- 50- Rain S.W. wind Thur'day 27* 45- G4- Rain & snow S.W. Friday 25* 62- 105- Fine S.W. wind



j Stratz and 00. WATEEBURY WATCHES." WATEKBXJBT WATCHES. HAVING received our first direct supply of WATEEBUKY WATCHES from the* Makers, wo are now otmbled to Sell you a WATERP.UKY WATCH with Half-a-dczon KNIVEB and FOBKS (white or black handles,) for 18s 6(1. J. F. STRATZ & CO., Chrietchurch. REVOLUTION IN THE WATOH TRADE. AS formerly a Watch conld only be had by a wealthy mnn, but now, with the r.ii of improved machinery, and i new system of business, J J. F. STBATZ & CO., PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER^ . JitTVELLEES & MANUFACTURERS, 261, High Street, . chris^chc e;c h, ■'. 3 ;:>.■« within the reach of all. • - £E WHAT READY MONB7 4 WILL DO. We have just received the FIRST SHIPMENT of EHRHARDT'S ENG- LISH LEVER WATCHES, under onr new contract with Mr W. Ehrhardt, and aa our contract i 3 to take so many hnndred a year, wo get them at a price that enables us to sell at 3b Z AAJ6. A PIECE and we guarantee them to be exactly the 6amo kind of Ebrhardt's Watch that h"W betn Bold m hundreds m your districts, *n v credit, at from £4 to £8 a piece, and' then .; perhaps £2 103 was paid down to ttart with. NOTICE. PJenec notirc that if we had not Btarted to Bell Wntcb.es at a low profit m your districts, you would still have to pay tha • same old exorbitant prices. j. f. steatz &co's £5 lOb ENGLISH HUNTING LEVERS. If anyone can get a better 'made, better finished, or more enitable Watch for ■ colonial nse at .£lO 10a at any place m New Zealand than our £5 10s English Levers we will mate you a prtsent of oars, j. c. strJTtz and co. Are the Government contractors for the Repairing and Timing the Clocks on the Canterbury Railvrajß, v hich we do at the rate cf 2s per Clcck a year. These Clocks have to go to half a minute, and fince the beginning of our contract, which is now 18 months, we haro not hnd a tingle complaint. SOMETHING TO ASTONISH THE WORLD. J.. E. STEATZ & CO. Have just been established 10 yearß the beginning of June, and m that time have more docks out with their name and address on then auy other firm m Canter- bury, many of m horn have been established 3D ycara. JIOO To anyone who can provo this net to be ' ituo. We would be pleased if onr customers who have bought •watches from ns would Bond tcßtitnorjids of tho watch's perform- once, and satisfaction given, as they are of great Bervice to us, and if any Watch or Clcck does not"givo perfect satisfaction, we are willing to change it 50 limes if neceß* Bary, until satisfaction is given. THE WATERBURY WATOH, Which is so well published ill over New Zealand, and 1b sold at 18s Gd, can be had from our fhin for Its 6d And as soon as we can make direct arrangements with the makers, we expect to be rble to sell them ot a much lower price. In 1831 we hud 25 Waterbury Watclus as a tarnple, and. sold some Of tticm then as low as 12s 61. 1 SPECTACLES! SPECTACLES H ...... J. F. STEATZ & CO. Havo received a laigb consignment of Spectacles of every description, to suit all Bights', which wo aro selling from la a pair j gtmrinc crystals, 5a Gd. Guaranteed best pebbleo, 7s Gd pair ; goggles, 6d pair ; eyo protectojs, 2-i pnir. We have also imported tfco lateet improved instrnmert fcr testing tbe sight, •which we will do at any time free of charge. J. ± STBATZ & CO/S NEW PRIOE LIST FOR REPAIRS, Watch Glaesea fitted to Waterbnry and other Watches, Gd. Hands fitted to Watetbury Watches, 6d. Waterbury Watches cleaned and repaired from Is to 2s Gd, highest cl arge. Gen3va Watches cleaned, large size 4a Gl, small siza 5b 6d. Gen ;va Watches mainsprings fitted, wi th bars 33 6d; J-plate, 4s «d. American Levers cleaned, largo eize 4s Gd, small size, 5s Gd. American Levers mainepringa fitted, With bars Ss Gd ; f-plate, 4s 6d. Bngliph Levers, winding to the right, cleaned 65 Gd . English Levers, winding to the light, mainsprings fitted, 4s (id. English Levers, windicg to the left, cleaned Gs Gd. English Levers, winding to the left, main- springs fitted, 03 Gd. Watches eont from country dißtiicts, if they can lie returned by rail, 6d ext a mast be added for carriage. ALL WORK GUARANTEED. J. F. STEATZ & CO. Bell over 1000 Clocks a year, which is more than all the, other shopkeepers m Christchnrch put together sell. £50 to who can prove we have not a Larger Stock of Clocks than any other phop m Chrietchurch. Wo have always GOO m stock, varying m prices from 2s Gd to £10 103. CLOCK REPAIRS. Our clitirgo for Clock Repairs, Time- pieces, is one half tho Watch Repairs. Striking Clocks a email extra charge. Inspection of cur large and well assorted ' Stock invited. Note the Addrese,— ■ J", F. STEATZ & C 0 .'",?.. The only double-fronted Jewellers' Shop Vn the city, one window for Ladies Jewellery, and one for Gontk'incn'a . 2<il HIGH;STItIiET > TaiA.S<i2JS> CHEISTCEUKCH.



£ üblic Notices. MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-PENTIST WILL VISIT ASHBUKTON ON TUESDAY, THE 31st INSTANT, And tuay bo consulted at tho Commercial Hotel. "■ HAVES & CO. MAINTAIN, that it is no use to make hue and cry about what ono is going to do, unless ono is prepared to do it, and m advertising what wo have for sale you are kindly invited to look through our Establishments, and y; x will find that we are decidedly tho Chenpest ond Best Houbo m town for everything. NO MISTAKE IN THIS. Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. FinHE undersigned begs to call the X attention of formers, settlers and others to hiß extensive atook of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Incla* ding 200,000 Cupreasua Macrooarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinus Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlclo ; 3 r 0,000 Silver Biroh; 10,000 Pinuß Auatriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kind 3of Cabbage Plants on Bale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or other w'ste, shall receive ray best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSE AUenton, Ashburton, r2B j JfUBLIO NOTICE. IN retiring from the Tailoring Bußineßß so iong and successfully carried on by me under the style of CraigheAd and Co. 1 beg moat heartily to thank the many Kind friends and patrons who have so liberally supported me during tho time I have resided In ABhburton, also to inform them and the public generally that I have disposed of my business to Mr Hugh O. Cratghead, who comes to Now Zoa'and well recommended with over thirteen years practical experience, and all the latoßt and newoßt Ideas connected with the trade. ALEXANDER ORAIGHEAD. Ashbnrton, January Ist, 1887. ■DEFERRING to the above, I have IV much pleasure In intimating to the residents of "Ashburton and surrounding district that I have decided to settle m Ashburton, and hope by atrlct attention to business to merit the same favorable support which has been extended to my brother. - The ABhburton Tweeds being quite equal, and m some respects 6uperor to Imported goodß, I will support tbe loo»' Industry as f*r ob the requirements budlnesa will permit. Fit, Style, and Workmakship Guaranteed. HUGH C. ORAIGHEAD. Aehburtorj, January Ist, 1887. 12 George Jameson ASHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITFD. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 rTHE CONCRETE DIPS aro now 50 JL foet long, and fitted with all the latcßt improvements. For particulars as to cost of dipping sheep, apply at tho Caretakers. GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. Drain Pipes, A LL SIZES— From 3 to^ls inches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON I AM A /^ASH OURCHABER \J JL OF WHEAT OATS AND BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON. T. Bullock. EOR SAKE, very cheap.— A New Single-seated Buggy. Apply to T. BULLOCK. pOWDRAY Farm, 695 Acreß, part \J of Lowcliffe Estate, Coldatream Road Board District, Into H. G. O. Boyle's. Not haviDg Bold this property by nuctlon, I am prepared to receive offers fur it up to SATURDAY, May 2Ut. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK. TIO LET.— DwellinghoU6e, together with t email stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — Two Cottupes m Grey street known as Coutte' block ; rent at 5 per wcok. V 1. BULLOCK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property In Toncred Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which la erected Shop, Slable, etc.— Apply to T. BULLOCK, EOR SALE,— Central Site, being part of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 foot on Burnett Street, and adjoining the "Mail" Office. Very liberal termß of payment will be accepted.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE -Lot 26, fronting tho North Town Bolt. Price, £19. Liberal ton. if retrod. Apply f "> BpLL()OK TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low r6nti»l, Shop an<? DwellinghoußO m Moore street, lcitelj m occupation of Mr Lucasjj T. BULLOCK TINWALD— Town Sootlona 873, 374, 375, 370, 377, ia on blook, fronting Thompson street, nea the County Saleyatds, for sal o at a lour price, and on liberal termß, Apply^to



Business Notices. McCallum & Co. FKEBH IMPOBTATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE- WIRE. BARBED & PLAIN. No .'a 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No. 1 8, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION 1 barbed wire, •« acme »• STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDARDS. CutJ and Punohed to any length and guage 'required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMARIJ DUNEDIN & INTER CARGILL, 4tlsT> DISSOLUTION OF -PARTNERSHIP. IN Consequence of the DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP we will offer tho whole of our EXTENSIVE STOCK, CONSISTING OF DKAPEKY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS £9000 _ £9000 HARDWARE AND k GENERAL IRONMONGERY £7500 __ £7500 GLASS , B ARTHENWABE , ANO GROCERIES, £1900 £1900 At such prices as will command a CLEARANCE within Two Months. As the DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, and CROCKERY 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 SUCH PRICES aB will bo better than buying from BANKRUPT STOCKS at nny price. ORR & ALCORN.



Public^Notlces RANGITATA ROAD DIBTRIOT. TIENDERS for work on Gawler Downs 1 Road will be received up to 11 a.m. June 6th, 1887. Specifications to be seen at County Council Office. C, J. HABPER, s*lßß Chairman ASHBURTON HIGH SO BOOL. FOR GIRLS AND BOYS. (2nd Term, 1887.) T>OTH SCHOOLS will Re-open on MONDAY, 30th MAY. From this data the hour for beginning the work of the day m both Schools will be 9,30 am. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, 5 182 Secretary. NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and lung worm m sheep. One gallon suffiolent for 160 sheep. Price, 17a 6d for one gallon ; two gallon tins, 17s per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to ! JOSEPH FOftD, Baling. ' AGEJST3 WANTED. 4t279 LAND TO LET FOR CROPPING. fTIENDERS are invited for Cropping from X 1000 to 1500 Acreß of first-class land on the Fair field Estate, m or more blocks to suit tenderers, Tenders to be sent m on or before SATURDAY, 4 h Juno Full particulars on application to the undersigned, or to GEORGE JAMESON, Ashburton. MILES & CO., 204 Hereford Street, Christchurch. 5 201 ASHBURTON GAR, COAL, AND CCKE COMPANY LIMITED. VTOTIOE Is hereby given that any Person lN Lighting Street Lamps, other fcbas the Servants of the Gas Company, will be prosecuted, and a Reward of ONE POUND la offered to any Person giving information which shall lead to the con- viction, By order, J. WARD. Secretary. TINCOURAGE r OCAL TNDUSTRY J2i jj 1 AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Tarns |fbom the ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. THE BULLI DISASTER. PERSONS not subscribing towards thin urgently required Fond through any local Committee In their own locali- ties, or In any other way more desirable to themselves, oan do so by ftddreaßing (heir kind contributions either to the Central Committee m Sydney, the Branch Committee ab Bull! (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Treasurers, Wollongong Branch, Bulll Belief Fund. Town Hall, Wollongong, N.8.W., April 6th, 1887. WHICH IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AaD EAT, OK EAT AND LIVE ? £<OME People Live to Eat, and some O Eat to Live. Which is best ? To live we must eat, and having settled this, it becomeß an important question what to eat, as on the wholesomeneas of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's REAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H. Zander and Co.'c and the Bread Co,'*, where you will find the above, also PORK PIES, BRAWN, FAGGOTS, PIGS' CBEEKS, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own make and cuting ; blbo FRUITS of all descriptions. HfiRBAL BEER from own Factory, Confectionery, &o. TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 5 104 Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. r BEG to announce that! I have SOLE THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK i 07 TIMBER AND THE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restel, TIMBER A r GEKEBAL XElXiiAtf fS, TO WHO« i,N RECOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS And those who kindly PKOMISED ME, SUPPORT. "W. W. WHITE.



NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. MRS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, ©been Lane, Hampstbad. 145 Subscription List OF sums promised towards the ereo- tloa of a permanent MBMOBIAL and PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION m celebration of the QUEEN'S JUBILEE. £ ■. d. C, J. Harper ... ... .5 6 0 T. Scaly. 3 3 q D. Williamson 3 3 0 JohnGrlgg ... , 25 0 0 Hugh Cullen 1 0 0 John Boyle 11 0 Frledlander Brothers 10 10 0 W. F. Fomervile 4 4 0 J. O. Duncan , 0 10 6 J. Ward... M aM ...10 0 Dnnoftn Cameron ... ... 5 5 0 Charles Reid ...100 William Sutherland ... ... 10 0 D McNicoll ...110 D. H. Brown ... 3 3 0 J. R. Steel 110 M. Stitt 2 0 0 J. Taoker 110 J. G. Restell 110 Thomaß Taylor 110 Donald McLean , M ...110 D. Thomas ...220 JohnOrr 3 3 0 O. H. Naate ... ;.. ...110 Andrew Orr ... ... ... 2 2 "0 George Jameson 2 2 0 O' W. Turner 110 J. Heseltlna ... ... ...110 R. Lancaster 110 Ann Butler 110 J. W. Mcßae 110 Dr Trevor 110 W. Pattman 110 J. W. Baker 0 10 * Auctions. : ~~! SATURDAY, JUNE 4tji, J«Acre Winter's Road, Allenton, with house thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- structions from Mr Patrick Mbnchin, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on tho above date- Lots 57 and 58, each containing J-acro, part of block known a* Alison Smith's, one section off Winter's Road, Allen - ton, on which is erected a 2-Roomed Dwelling House, how m the occupa- tion!! of Mr Bar knees. The Land is of good quality for Garden purposes It is well situated, being high, dijr and a voiy healthy locality. Terms of payment easy. Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, 5°234 Auctioneer. ; SATURDAY, JUNE 4th. Patt of Lot 145, containing 3 acres, 1 rood, Creek Road, back of the Mill and Town Sections, 16G5 and 1178, Cameron and Haveloek Streets, for Sale. MR T. BOLLOCK has received in- struct ions from tho Freeholder to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, June 4th. part of Lot 145, corner of Sauudera and Creek Road, con- taining 3 acres, 1 rood, and adjoining Messrs Simmond's and Mussen's properties. The Lard is of first class quality, good site. Those desirous of investing m pro- perty of this description are invited to inspect the same. Terms at Sale. Sa'e at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 5*233 Auctioneer, THURSDAY, 2nd JUJS t E. Clearing Sale LANDED PROPERf V, FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &c, &c. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from Mit Thou as Magke, to Sell by Public Auction, at his Homestead, Ashton, Longbeach, Beach Road District, on .THURSDAY, 2nd June, his Farm containing L 55 acres 155 . BeiDg the following Rural Sections, viz., 20078, 17191, 12547, 20079, 20295. Tho land is sub-divided into 6 Paddocks, with live fenceß and well watered, with a running stream m each Paddock. The Buildings comprise Dwelling House, Stable, Cow Shed, end Dairy. Also, at the same time and place, the whole of his Farm Stock, Implements, &c, &c , comprising — 4 HORSES f7 YOUNG DAIRY COWS, m milk • and to calve g HEAD YOUNG CATTLE r\ PIGS 126 SHEEP 04 sacks Oats, Tartars and Canadian 18 sacks Soed and Second Wheat, Stack Oaten Sheaves, about 100 bushels. IMPLEMENTS— McOormiuk Reaper and Binder, Chaff Cutter, Double Furrow Plough, by Reid and Gray, 3 Horse Dray, Cambridge Roller, Set 4-Leaf Harrows, Har- ness, Sundries, &c . &c. Special entries can be made with the Auctioneer or Mr Magee, on the Farm. Sale at 12.30 o'clock, T. BULLOCK, 5*208 Auctioneer. JAMES CAMPBELL. THE undersigned has received lnetruo- tlors from the holders of the Second Mortgage and Bills of Sale, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUOIION, ON MONDAY, 30th MAY, 1887, The Equity of Redemption In Mr Angus' ROSEBANK FARM, Bsing Rural Sections 27277 and 266G4, Containing CfiO ACRES, OU£ More or , eBB Situated about one and a half miles from Ohertsey, m the COUNTY OF AfcJHBURTON. Aleo, all the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, Consisting of 750 Merino Ewes (m lamb), 470 first cross Lambs, G Rams, Oowa, about 20 Pigs, 7 Draught Howes, 3 Light Horses, Reapsra and Binders, Grass Strippers, Tip Drays, Dray and Frame, Rollers, Soarlfiers, Harrow, S.F. Plougha, D.F. Ploughs, Drilli, ChalFouttere, Corn Crasher, Horse Power, Pre»s, Drill, Water T«nk#, Harness, eto., etc. Bile aonimenoeo on the premises at 11 a.m. sharp. For information re terms of payment, tto., apply to JAMES CAMPBELL, Augtloaeer, Ch|}atchar«h,



Public Notices. SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. "VTOTICE is hereby given that I intend IM at the County Council meeting on the 3rd June next to apply for a Slaughtering License for large and small Cattle for Run No. 21, Rakaia Biverbed. 5_58 J C. BOYLE. ST STEPHENS OHUKCH, ASHBURTON. WHIT SUNDAY^MAY 29, 1887. /^OLLEOTIOWS for th« Melanealan \_j Mission aftor all the services. mENDEKS are invited for Ploughing, J. Harrowing, and Sowing 200 Acreß of Land on the Mitcham Road, the Property of Mr Wm. Moib. Tenders close on TUESDAY, 31st inßt. I The lowest or any tender not necessarily . accepted. 5-J209 T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON CEMETERY BOARD. are required for Fencing and L Planting. For particulars apply to the Undersigned . Also Tenders for the supply of Trees, particulars of which may also be had on application to the Undersigned. Tenders must be sept m by FRIDAY, June 3rd, at 12 o'clock noon; J. WARD, 5t232 Chairman. TO LET, A BLOCK of LAND for Cropping, m good heart, part of the laqd being ploughed and having never been cropped. Rent of same 91 per bushel for wheat, 4d per bushel for oats. The land is situated In the Wakanui district, near Mr D, Leddy'n property. Apply to r. McDonald, Cherteey, or J. W. McRAE, Central Hotel. SOUTH R^KilA ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS will be received up to noon 1 on THURSDAY, the 2nd day of Juno next, for the following Works : — Metalling abont GO Chains, more or leas, on Malnwaring's Road Fencing at the Publto Pound, Rakaia Specifications can be seen at the Road Board office, South Rakaia. Tenders to be endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. The loweat or any tender not neces- sadly accepted. A i MAKEIG, 6J212 Clerk to Board. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. GRAND JUBILEE CONCERT, By St. Stephen's Choral Society, aided by the Orchestral Society. THUESDAY,Itod JUSTE, ISB7 Mozart's Twelfth Mass, and Handel's Dettingen To Deuln. Band and Chorus of 50 performers. Admission— 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. 5 196 DRUIDS.--JUNE IST. A WIFE OF BIVE HUSBANDS. All DisArPEAmjD Mysteriously. MUSHROOM KETCHUP. HORRIBLE DEPRAVITY. MY TURN NEXT. Thirty Thousand Miles a Minuto. LBAYE IT tFmE, JUBILEE. I am a Medium,



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