BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

EEV. MRROBJOHNS' MEETING.

One ol the largest gatherings, if not the largest, ever held m Ashburton m conneotior with the British and Foreign Bible Societj met m the Presbyterian Church on Wednes day evening. Seeing the very short time allowed for making the necessary arrange ments, the promoters may well be congratu lated on the results. There were on the platform Revs Beattie, Robjohns, McNicoll, MoNeill, and Messrs Sawle and Duncan Wright. Rev. E. A. Scott entered the meeting later on. The Rev. A. fil. Beattie having been asked to preside called on Rev. A. Blake to engage In prayer, and suitably introduced Rev Mr BoDJohna to the meeting, stating that there were now 278 translations of the Bible, and that he believed all present were m full epmpathy with the great work of the Society. The Bey Mr Robjohns thon delivered his addreßß. The Maori Bible, of which 13,000 had been circulated, was now under revision. The first Sooiety agents who visited New Zetland, Beys Messrs Tuoker, Backhouse, and Brans, had also to do work m Australia, Bey Mr Baker (who visited Ashburton 2 years ago) was only appointed for six months, and it had taken some time for the Sooiety tc make fresh arrangements. He then passed on to speak of attaoks made on the Bible. Professor Newman, of University College, London, had written a book called " Phases of Faith," which were simply phases of hie unbelief, with the view of undermining confidence m the historical credibility of the Old Testament. The first appearance of the Hittites is on the occasion of Abraham bury ing his wife Sarah. The memorials of tbie great people' had been discovered m Asia Minor, Assyria, and Palestine, and the Bey . Dr Wright,, formerly Presbyterian missionary at Damascus, and now m charge of the 278 translations of the Bible, had written a book, "The Hittite Empire Illustrated." Had Professor Newman known what was coming, ha would nojt.-have entered on the ground he bad taken up. Every ten years or so there was a new phase of infidelity, whioh m its torn had to be floored. The speaker then went on to refer to the appalling difficulties m the way of translation. The Rev Geo. Brown, the well-known missionary, had told him that the words " Forgive us our tres passes," &c, were untranslateable into Fiji. Forgiveness of injuries was not known. They had to go round about and translate it as if it ran : " Deal not evil to us for the evil that we have dealt to others." The work of translation was not yet done. In the beginning of the century there were 30 translations ; now there were 278. There were ■limated to be yet 325. Mr R. N. Oust, formerly of the Punjaub, m his work on the *' Modern' Languages of the East Indies," bears handsome testimony to the scientific as well aB missionary services of the Society, by its translating and printing work. Yet much remained to be done. He estimates that among the 186 millions of India andßarmab, there are 385 Varieties of living speeoh. Then, *8 to the printing. This was not carried on upon the premises m London. They did print there the Bible for the blind, but they printed where they could, round the world. In Shanghai it had cost them £2000. They had recently produced the New Testament at a penny for the poor. They had £8435 ol income from investments, all of whioh wae used np m produoing one million copies ol Testaments under cost price. On one oooasion when there was a difficulty m repjoduoing an edition of the gospel of John m Galmuc (or Western Mongolian) one of the committee m London, as they were on the point of giving it up . through the want of anyone to read the type, proposed it should be photographed, and this was done. The Gospel of John had been translated into the Saibai language byElia, a native Christian, and printed m Australia. When asked for a collection for the Sooiety, the natjvas gave £64. Twenty-three of these natives offered themselves for the work of the Gospel. A lady had declared to him her belief that it was impossible to translate the Gospel of -Matthew into Mauritius Creole, a kind of French patois, but he assured her it had been, and he exhibited a copy. The following resolution waß then moved by the Rev D. McNiooll— " That this meeting sympathises with the one great object of the British and Foreign Bible Sooiety to provide the Word of God for all nations m all tongues ; and resolves to do all possible to promote its objeots m this neighborhood, and hereby appoints as officers of the Ashburton Branch : — Mr Geo. Jameson, President ; Mr David H. Brown, Treasurer ; Rev A. Blake, M.A., Secretary, and as members of the Committee, with power to add to their number— Rev A. M. Beattie, M.A.; Rev Mr Garbett, Rev T. W. Newbold, Rev D. McNicoll, Rev E. A. Scott, Mr J. W Sawle, Mr Robert Aloorn, J.P. ; Mr Andrew Orr, Mr Isaac Scott, Dr Trevor, Mr Flowers." In proposing the above, the mover remarked that unless agents of the parent Sooiety visited them periodically they were apt to settle down and forget the claims of the Society. He believed this would not be the case m the future. Mr Sawle having seconded, it was put to the meeting and carried. Rev A. Blake moved a vote of thanks to Eev Mr Robjohns. Nothing had been done Jooally since the last meeting m August, 1884, when Mr Baker gave a very interesting address, illustrated by diagrams. The Trea surer (Mr Gavin) and the Secretary (Mi Fooks) had removed from Ashburton. The large and eager audience was evidence of the interest taken, and he believed Ashburton would do its part m supporting the work ol tbi« noble Sooiety. He moved the thanks of the meeting to Mr Robjohns for his able and interesting address. Bey E. A. Scott, m seconding, remarked that on his reoent visit to the Home Country, he had Been the premises of the Society it London, the Bible House m Queen Victoria ■treet. It was a most interesting sight, anc he hoped the operations of the Sooietj would receive thn support they deserved. A oolleotion was taken, amounting tc between £2 and £3. The meeting was olosec with the Benediction.

CHRISTCHURCH HORSE MARKET

M«*ara B . Mateon aad Co. report :— At Tattersall's on Saturday last our entry for the day's sale comprised nearly 100 hones of all descriptions. There was a Urge attendance during the day, and a fair amount of busineea done at moderate price?, though we ctnnot go beyond this In speaking of any improvement m trade. Three and four-year-old nnbrokeu colts and fillies tnld up to £15 10a ; lighter sorts,, £s to £9 ; seasoned plough horses of a medium stamp, to £15 ; useful hsck and. light hatneaa horns, £10 to £14 ; ordinary rorts, £5 to £8 Out of a total entry of 95 horses, rather over 50 were cleared, though, aa we before mentioned, fbwe via not paoU alteration m. values.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON— FBIDAY.

(Before Mr H. 0. S Baddeley 8.M.) CIVIL OASES. W. H. Rule v H and J. Sprott, claim £40, »nd Same v Same olaim £20 for damage to grass feed etc., through defen daot'f action m camping on plaintiff a land at Pendsrvei. — There was a crocs action, Sprott Bros, v W. fl. Role, claim £60 — Mr Parnell appeared for Mr Hale and Mr WildlDg for Messrs Sprott Broß. After we went to press yeaterday additional evidence was given by B. McDonald, W. Pfnteon, and J. Bale to prove that Sprott's sheep had eaten off the whole of the rape m a paddock con taining 225 aoreß. The first-named witness and J. Qu'gley, a farmer at Dromore, testified that at the time the rape was worth abont 33 an acre. H . Bnd J. Sprott and D. Hampton, for the defence, averred that the damage was -caused by Bale m removing the wires from a dividing fence* They also stated that Bnle'a sheep had been Been feeding lv the paddock. At five o'oiock Bis Worship announced that he wonld take the cross-acMou next Ooutt day, and give judgment on the three cases after Y earing the whole of them. In consequence of the lengthy evidence all the other cases net down for hearing bad also to be ad journed.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

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LONDON MARKETS.

London, March SI. I Consols remain at 101^. New Zealand securities unchanged. The Bank of England returns show the total reserve of notes and bullion to be ;£t 6, 700,000 or less than last week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities is 40 per cent. Colonial breadstuff's and tallows without quot able change. The wool market con : tinues firm. At to-day's sale 9000 bales were offered. The total with drawals to date are 7000 bales.

IMPERIAL FEDERATION.

London, April 1. A meeting of the Imperial Federation League was held at the Mansion House last night. Sir James Service, of Victoria, delivered a speech, m which he stated that the colonies desired the Imperial Government to duly consider their views on Imperial affairs. They were, however, largely prepared to sink their interests for the good df the Empire. The treatment of the New Guinea and New Hebrides questions by the Imperial Government had caused dissatisfaction m the Australian colo nies. He considered that the Home Government were too ready to yield to the wishes of foreign countries.

LAUNCESTON LOAN.

The balance of the Launceston loan | of ;£i 50,000 has been floated at the minimum,

IRISH LAND BILL.

In the House of Lords last night Earl Cadogan, Lord Privy Seal, intro duced the Irish Land Bill. The Bill admits leaseholders to the benefit of the Act of iBBr, and provides for persons who are evicted becoming caretakers of property. It provides for evictions being delayed m cases of tenants becoming insolvent, exempts landlords from payment of rates m cases where rents are not paid owing to intimidation.

NOT MUCH THE MATTER.

Paris, Maroh 31. It now appears- that the delay et Laroche of the train m which the Queen travelled was caused by the beating of an axle of one carriage. (special to press association. London, March 30. MONEY WANTED. It is understood that M. StoilofTs mission is for the purpose of trying to raise a loan.

FAIR TRADE AND PROTECTION

The Fair Trade League have arranged to entertain the delegates to the Im perial Conference, at a banquet. A deputation of hop growers waited on Lord Salisbury, and asked that a duty should be placed on the imported article, urging m defence that the cul tivation of hops was being ruined by foreign import?. Lord Salisbury, m 1 reply, said he recognised the gravity of . the situation, and sympathised with the growers, but declined to promise that their request should be granted.

THE AUSTRALIAN MAILS

The statement that the P. and O. 1 and Orient Company's tenders for the - carriage of the Australian mails had r been accepted is not confirmed. The j Agents General believe it improbable that any effers were closed with, as it is ' understood fresh negotiations ara j pending. GOLD IN ALASKA. J A rich discovery of gold has been ' made upon the Yakon, the great river 1 of Alaska, recently explored by Lieu- i tenant Schwatka.

AN UNPLEASANT EXPERIENCE.

A box enclosing a phial, supposed to , contain fulminate of mercury, has been sent to Mr Balfour, Irish Secretary. 1 He has frequently been warned by anonymous letters since accepting his present office to prepare for death. The impression prevail^ that the box sent to him was only intended as a hoax.

MR BALFOUR'S PRESENT.

The police detained the phial posted to Mr Balfour, and subjected it to care ful examination. It was proved to contain dangerous explosives.

SUING PRINCE ALEXANDER.

After the deposition of Prince Alex ander, while he was at Reni under the charge of his kidnappers, he stated that he was without money, and prevailed on his captors to lend him five thousand francs to enable him to proceed to Darmstadt. Prince Alexander after wards declined to refund the money, and the lenders are now suing for the amount.

AUSTRALIAN.

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SOUTH AUSTRALIAN REVENUE

Adelaide, April 1. The revenue of South Australia for the last quarter amounted to^si 1,000, a decrease of compared with last year. The Customs revenue decreased and the net re venue from taxation shows a decrease of ;£3 2 > OOO «

SYDNEY GRAIN MARKET.

Sydnry, April 1. Wheat is selling at from 3s 6d to 3s 9d ; oats, is o,d to 2s 3d ; maize, 3s to 3s 6d.

PARLIAMENTARY.

It is understood that the Govern ment propose to close the session at the end of the month. In the interim they propose only to deal with the. Bills relating to Railway management and the appointment of a, sixth Judge.

THE SYDNEY CUP.

Arsenal has been scratched for the Sydney Gold Cup.

THE BULLI DISASTER.

Melbouhne, April 1. A large meeting is to be held at the Town Hall to-night, for the purpose of opening a relief fund for the sufferers by the Bulli colliery disaster. The chair will be taken by the Mayor, and the Governor will be present.

TEETULPA GOLDFIELD.

The Warden at Teetulpa reports that 9000 persons are now on that

goldfield, the majority of whom are doing fairly well. He states that there is less sickness among the population than was the case some weeks ago. (Received April 2, 12 30 p.m.)

NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE.

Svdnes, April 2. The revenue of the colony tor the past quarter shows an increase of compared with the corres ponding period of last year.

OPPOSITION.

The Opposition are organising meet ings against the Treasurer's Budget proposals.

THE BULLI DISASTER.

The inquest on the Built catastrophe is now proceeding at Bulli.

FEDERATION.

The Government has telegraphed to the delegates of this colony at the Imperial Conference, questioning the advisability of their taking part m any discussion on Federation. (Received April 2, 1.50 pm) RETRENCHMENT. The retrenchment m the land office will affect over 150 officers whose dis missals date from the end of June. This will produce an extensive saving m the public expenditure.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

» — ; Mr Balances latent ion. Wakganci, April 2. | Mr Ba lance disclaims th > intention of giving a forecast of the Government policy m hia speech on Tuesday. The whole thii.g is baeed on a misapprehension. Ho di-es not think it hia place to us rp •he function more properly belonging to the Piemi-r and Colonial Treaiarer, and he will leave the general force. Bt to them dealing himself with tho Bills whioh le intends bringing forward and the matters more Intimately ooamo ed with the de partmeuta under h's control. Women's Suffrage. Ohkistohukuh, April 2. Sir J. V; gel siateß lh&t his Bill re Women's Buffi-age has boon p'epared two yeat'a aud th*t it proposes to givo women full suffrage on the footing enjoyed by meD. Ifc will bo introduced by Si? J t Yogel and Mr Billacoa bat not as a Government measure. Committed for Trial. Charles P<t»coe wbb c unmittcd for trial to-day for bulglary at Phillip's tailors shop Jaly lsßt,

IMPORTANT LAND SALE.

ffgTo-day Mr J. T. Ford, auctioneer for Meisrn Miles and Co., of Ohristohnrch, submitted the Riveradab ertute to pnblio auction at Mr G. Jameson's room*. The bidding started at £10,000, and after spirited competition iho proparty was knocked down to Me W. bt range at £17 850. Subsequent to tho sale of the above a quantity? of property known as Graham* Farm was offered for sale. Lets 4 and 5 were Bold at £10 per aore, and lot 6a" £9, Mr F. W. Bishop being the purchase .•

THE WEATHER.

The following is the meteorological report at Alfcrd Station for tho week ending April Ist, 1887 :—

Bainf all during March — Alford Forest, 8.65; Alford Station, 1.95.

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High Shade. m Date, low high Sun. State of weather. Saturday 4(5- 84- 128- Fine N.W. wind Sunday 50- 67- 100 Bain S.W. wind Monday 36- 72- 127' Fine N.E. wind Tuesday 32- 69- 107- Fine N.E. wind Wed'day 30- 72- 127- Fine N.E. wind Thur'day 37. 75- 133. Fine N.W. wind Friday 45* 71* 131- Fine N.E. wind



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Public Notices. MACANDHEW MFM~ORiAL FUND. AFUBSC^TPTION List lies at tho " Muil " and " Guardiaa" ( ffioe for | sienjitnro nnd I shall bo happy to receive , and forward contributions, either for the Scholarsh p, or statue, or unconditional. : WM. J STEWARD. From the Official Assignee m Bankruptcy, District of Ashburton, Canterbury, N.Z. 7> Momornndum for Mr Andrew Orr, Ashburton Dear Sir,— Re Alexander Smith, I have the pleasure to inforiii you that your Cash Tender for the Stock m the above Estate is Accepted m terms of the Tender, Youra truly, J C BELL, Deputy Official Aasignee. mHE above DRAPERY STOCK having 1 been Purchased at a BIG DIS- COUNT off the FIKST COST, is Now on Sale, AND MUST BE CLEARED During tub Next Three Weeks, AS A Large Shipment OF NEW GOODS EX DORIC, JUST TO HAND. COME AT OKCE AND SECURE THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN ASHJ3URTO3ST. ;T All Classes of Goods Greatly Reduced. AHDREW ORB. ASHBURTON EACING CLUB AUTUMN MEETING mHURSDAY & JjyRIDAY APRIL 21st & 22nd, 1887," ." President— E. G. "Wright;. Vice-Preudenf— John Qiitjg. r Judge— Matthew Etitt. ' 4 Ste-S7a»D3 : H. Friedlandor j W. C Walker W. B. Dmßhire R. McOwoq J. O. N. Grigc I Dr Leahy B. Friedlander. Treasurer — David Thomas Clerk of tho Scales— T. E. Upton. Clerk if tho Course— A. Hewson. Handicnppers— The Committee. Starter— Dr Leahy. Fmsr Raob oh Bach Day to Start 12,30 p.m. FIRST DAY 1. DISTWCT BURBLE RACE of 20 *ovs over fix fliphta of hurdles, . about 3tt 6in hiph. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, lOs* 1^ mile. District horsea only. 2. A&JBURTON AUTUMN HANDICAP o 60 eovs. Nomination, l&ovj acceptance i^fcv. 1^ mile. 8. FOAL STAKES of 1 soy each, with 15 bovb ndried. For Iwo-year-ol^s bred, owned, »nd trained by residents m the district defined by Rule 3. Colte Bsb 101 b filliea and geldings Bst 81b. Nominatio n 10.s. The Hwef.p tn ba paid by 9 p.ra, on Apiil 18th. Five furlongs. 4 BANDIOAPTIMETROT(in saddle) of 20 soys. Nomination, 10 < ; acceptance, 10s. "Weight not less than lOit. Break and turn, 3 m les. 5. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 bovb. Notni- nation, I soy ; acceptance, 10a. J-mile. 16. POST STAKES of 10 povs. Entrance, 30s, to bo mado to the Secretary imme- diately after the Eying Handicap is run. Catch weights. J-mile, Tae winner to bo sold immediately after the race for 16 toys, any aurplua to go to tho fuo«U of the Clnb. SECOND DAY. 1. DISTRICT WELTER HANDICAP ol 20 eov.». Nominati. n, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Minimum weight, lOat. 1£ mile, Distiidfhon-es only. 2. GRAND STAND HANDICAP of 40 soys Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 soy Seven fu'longs. 3 HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle of 15 bovb. Nomination, l(b ; accept-mce, 6s. Weight not Jess than lOst. Break and turn. Twice round tha course. Dietric horses only. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 soys. Kominat on, 10s ; acceptance, 10a: Dis- tricfc horses only. 1 n.ile. 6. KOYEL RACE of 16 eova. Eutranc*. 10s, to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Harvest Handicap jb lun. Catch weights. Five furlongs. The winner *o be Bold immediately after the race, the whole of the proceeds to go to the funds 0 f the Club. . CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 soya. Nomination, 1 eov, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is mnj acceptance free, to be rotificd to th« Secretary within ten minuteßof the d,clora;ioa of wei£hta. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Meeting will be held under the Rules cf Racing and Ashburton Racing Ulab Rules. 2- No entry will be received except on tho condition that all disputes, claims, ciad ob- jections arising out of the racing shall be decided by tho Stewards or whom they may appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with tho carrying out of tlr's programme to be final 3. A district horse shall mean any horaa ttathnu been commonly resident m the die- trict between therivtra Kelwyn and Opihi from January 21, 1887, atid vp to the date of tho forthcoming meeting, and owner' by a i ereon who has resided m the said district during the same period. 4. Fivp per cent, will bo deduct- d from the gross of all nr.Erys buyable m .accordance wiih this progr mmo for the expenses of the course. 5. Alinrmbationßand acceptances to go to tho funds ot the (Xub. 6 Trotting Ruces. Horses must trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Referee. NOMI ATIONS. All norcinationß to be accompanied by fb", name, . ge, ur.il ficseription o horse, and colors of rider m the haads of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no later than 9 p.m. on Monday, March 21, 1887. WEIGHIS. Weights for th fir=t day's handicaps will be declared on Wed»ieday, April 13, 188 Weights for thf Btcond day*B handicaps will be dec a ed ex 9 ocick on tLe evening of th 6 firtt ay's racing. ACCEPTANCES. Accoptanceß for ihe li s day's handicaps nm i be m:voe to the Secretary not later tbac 9 p.m. on Moaa&y Apri la, 1887. Accept a c? f r tue >■?.■• i,«l ..ay's handicaps at 10 p' leek ~i- the v i (4 i the first da*f racitiß, C. & yQOKS, Scoretaiy



Pub ie Notices. HAVES & GO. MAINTAfN that it is no use to make hue nnrl cry about what one is going to do, u'ilesH on» is prepared tp do it and m iidveriiuing what wo h*ve for sale you are kindly invito-i to look through our Establishments, nnii you will find that we are decidedly tho Cheapest; end Beet House m town for everything. NO MISTAKE IN THIS. T^NOOURAGB f OOAL TNDUSTftY Li Jj 1 AND ASK FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FKOM '! UK ASHBUItiOX WOOLLEN FACTORY. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRATN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON & CO., A SO BURTON. I^TE ARE CASH PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley AM) Eyegrass H. MATSOT & CO., A3HBURTON. Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, ftc A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE. HAVES"* CO. Having BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT bTOUK to the tuce of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TO CLEAR. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notaet Public. NOTION is hereby given that the undersigned, Meßsro White and o. (White l^mitlison, and Raymond), of rimara, and John A. Caygill, of Ash- bnrton, have this day entered Into Partnerehip an Barristers and Solicitors, at Ashburton, ucder the Btyle of "White, Oaygill and O<>." Mr J. W White, will ftttet-d the eittinga of the Courts at Ash- nrton. WHITE & CO., JOUN A. OIYGILL. Money to leod m any sums on approved freehold security. Offices : Bullock's Arcade 10*803 THRESHING MAC. INE OWNERS. A TTENTION is directed to the following il facts :-Weare making STALK b;"'S AUTOMA 'C FEKDEES for £12 10s, including fi; ing to machine, and we are prepared to fix to mat-nines m any part of the Cou; ly for same price. Cartage extra The time that it is neceesary to stop the machine is from 2 to 3 hours These Feeders are perfect m their at tion, no sparking out of grain. No uncut sheaves or other improper articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous etream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be seen at work on machines bel .nging to the following gentlemen : — James Quigley Chapman Broß. Thomas Perks Nelson Eden Edward Gates John stalker John Moorhead. F. White, Timara P. & D. DUNCAN, Wills Street, Ashburton, 3§42 Sole Agents. MOUNT SOHERS COAL PIT COAL CAN 5w BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PIT* FOR 17IGHT SHILLINGS PER TON Or m Ashburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OjnLY. **¥. F. WRIGHT. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTOR* THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED T Tho Stock is THE LARGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And tho variety of Htylo and Patterno m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to b<* desired. Thousands of Men's and Boyß Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Troußern and Veßts manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hatß, compris ng every new style worn ■Jhi-drtMi's Jersey Suits, Children's Mon- of-Wnr Suits (ientlgmet-'e Hosiery, Scarves; Oxford .tt-gjitta and u 'hite Shirts Hugn, I'orlnianteuus, and = ravelling bug* he cel< brated W• . XT tf l I M 8 )• •" IKG iVAOHIN:' Time Payments. M uLuTMNia factors East bXBUT, :



Public y otices W A IS T ill D. FEED for 2000 or 3fOO sheep for •everal months, grfisa or turnip. 3* 53 Apply M*THVMV HOTBL. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. fPHE following Tenders have teen X accepted : — Dromore Fencing, John OTonneli. Re-decking Bridge, S. Corrigan. OYBIL JEPHSON, 4 18 District Road Surveyor. PUBLIC NOTICE. DE H. JTSPEE R MAY be consulted at CHRISTOHUROH from APRIL 14th to md of month, at Metropolitan Temperance Hotel, Cashel street 3 138 ASHBUHTON COUNTY STOCK AN SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 q^HB CONCRETE DTPS are now I feet long, and fitted with all th latest improvements For particulars as to cost of dippin sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secetarr. Drain Pipes. \ LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 laoher— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR PALE BY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON IN addition to my TOBACCONIST, FANCY GOODS, AND HAIR- DRESSING BUSINESS, I have NOW OPENED my UPSTAIRS ROOM as a FIRST-CLASS BILLIAED BOOM, It being provided with one of the Best English Tables. The Room will be open for play at all . hours. Entrance from shop, or side door, East street. NEW "i~T O 0 X OF TOYS, PIPES, TOBACCONIST-WARE, AND FANCY GOODS, Just Opened up. W. ZA~NDER, BILLIARD & HAIRi-RESXING SALOONS EAST STREET. ASHI3UKTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. GENERAL BOROUGH RATE. IN pursuance of the " Rating Act 1876," Public Notice ia hereby given that it is the intention of the Ashburton Borough Council, at its next ordinary meeting, to fee held on MONDAY, the 4th day of April, 1887, TO STRIKE A RA Jfi. ot One Shilling m the Pound on the total annual value of property within the Borough, for the period commencing on the Is' cby of Jinuiry and connlud'ng on the 31.p.t day of December, 1887. ouch rate to be payable m one sum at the Town Clerk's Office, Bvring square west, Anhburtoti, on the 15 h d»y of April, 1887) and that the Rate Book ia now open for inspection. CHARLES BRADDELL, .Town C crk. Borough Council Offioa, Aahhortin, 22nd Marrh. 1887. 315 T AM A /"NASH pUROHASER OF WHEAT OATS AND, BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBUUTON. 2*lol WILDING -AND LEWIS, OAHRISTERS AND QOLICITORS. i> _ b F. WILDING, Notary Public. Offices: Mext "Mall" Office, Bumett-at., Ashburton. Mr Wildikg will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courta on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these dayß. The firm la now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of coDsiderable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receive instructions %nd confer with Olenta. *100 SPORTING. GUNS. GOTS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and ; MUZZLE-LOADING Guns now landing and m Stock ; the Greatest Variety evar shown m Auhburton. CALL EAELY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also, — Powder, Shot, Caps, Car 1 ridges, Cart- ridge Cases, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. orr&Tlcorn, IMPOETEES. •'.* IBBy » »'T3^* \:xmm



Public Notices TRESPASSERS m pursuit of game I. or otherwfse on tho Westorfie)< Eitate will be PROSECUTED. Per mission will not be granted till aftet 20ih April. O. G. HAWDON. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH,- ASHBUiITON. mHE ANNIVERSARYof tho SUNDAY J SCHOOL will be celebrated on SUNDAY NEXT, when the Mr JBUXTON, of Rangitata, will conduct the Services morning, afternoon, aud evening. ! On GOOD FRIDAY a PUBLIC PIC- NIC will be held m one of Mr Rattray's paddockß at JBampstead. COURSING AT LONGBKACB. To be held on April Bth at Longbeach Station. A SWEEPSTAKE of 5s per Dog for Jt\^ all comers Nomination and acceptanco close at Central Hotel on April sth, when draw will take place. J, C. N. Grigg, Fsq , will give £1 for the Runner up, and £3 is to be given io a Consolation for all dogs beaten m their first course. _§_ H. MILNER. OENTBAIj HOTEL. JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, aoilclta a ahare of patronage from the people of Aahburton and snr- rounding districts. Bast Brands of Wine'B Spirits and Score. Good StabUng —Feedß, One Shilling. Horses and Bag«i9a to let on hire a prlceß to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hanamn cab will meet all trains. AS our old motto is SMALL PROFITS AND QUICK RETURNS, and as it is unpleasant to quote a lot of prices to mislead the public, we shall be thank- ful for an early call, and you can judge for yourselves Note the Address — HAVES & CO., Cash Drapers and Grocers, ARCADE, And do not bo bo misled. N.B —Our BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE. MethYen Schoolroom. EASTER TUESDAY, 12th APRIL. "jl/j ESSRS BOSELLE BROS, will have much .Ixl- pleasure m introducing to the inhabi- tants of Methven on the above date their cele- brated SURPRISE PARTY CONSISTING OF 16 PERFORMERS. Gymnasts, Acrobats, Song and Dance Artists, Serio-Coicic and Motto fingers, Eng- )ish, Irish, Scotch, and Negio Delineators, Corned iine, etc- A Select Bull Will be held afcer the performance, music for which will be provided by an efficient String Bind, AcmwsioE — Entertainment: Front Seats, 2s, Bnck Peats, Is. Tickets for Ball, 2s 6d extra Doore open at. 7 £0 ; performance at 8 eh-'.rp. Our Brafß Band will play selections outtide the Hall at. 7 o'clock. H. EOSELLE, Business Manager. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Monthly subscriptions and other pay- ments due wiil be received at tbe Society's offices, Burnett street, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and from 6 to 7.30 pm., onTOEf^AY, April 5. Depo&ita received at the higbe3t cur- rent rates of interest. TABLE Showing the Scale of Repayments adopted by this Society for a Loan of £100 upon first-class security. c Monthly Amount Total Pio. ot R e p a y. p er Amount * earß> ments. Annum. Repaid. £s. d. £ s. d. £ s. d. Two ... 412 255 G 0 110 12 0 Four ... 210 830 8 0 121 12 0 Six i.. 1 17 2 22 G 0 133 16 0 Eight ... 1 10 2 18 2 0 144 16 0 Ten ... 1 6 4 15 16 0 158 0 0 J. WARD, 2*190 Directing Manager. NEW ZEALAND BAILWAYS. FARES FOR EASTER HOLIDAYS AND OHRISTCHDROH AUTDMN &AOES. TiETURN EXODRSION TICKETS XV will be issued to Danedin from Rskala at 33* first-class, 22a second, and from Aehburton at 28i first-class, 18a Gd second, from 6th to llth April inclusive, Available for return np to and including 25th April. These TfcVets will be avail- able for break of journey, and may be Deed by any ordinary train, or by a SPECIAL TRAIN which will rua on the 7th ia&t. and be dae from Ashburton at 10.55 p.m., arriving at Danedin at 7 16 am. next day, stopping to take up Passengers if required. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS will be ia?ued from any Station to any Station from the 6*»h to llth April in- clusive ; and to Ohrlstcharoh from Ash- burton, Waikari, and intermediate Stations on the 12th, all available for return up to and inoluding the 25th. The OHRISTCHUROH AUTDMN RACES will be held on the llth and 12th April. By Order. VALUABLE SWAMP LAND TO BE j LET BY TENDER. rriHE School Commissioners for the I. Canterbury Provincial District invite TENDERS for the LEASE of the under- mentioned RRSEKVES for 21 years dating from the Ist of May next: — No. of Acre- Reserve. Lot. age. Locality. 1108 ... 1 ... 60 1 1108 ... 2 ... 89i 1108 ... 3 ... 162* 1108 ... 4 ... 133J Ht«dß — Com- -1100 ... 1 ... 101 mencing at a point 1109 ... 2 ... 200 about 1£ miles 1109 ... 3 ... 365J [south-east of the 1109 ... 4 ... 163} 'Hinds Railway 1110 ... 1 ... 195^ Stntion and School, 1110 ... 2 ... 228 and extendiug to 1110 ... 3 ... 227J warda the sea. 1110 ... 4 ... 393± 1110 ... 5 ... 1504 1110 ... 6 ... 17U, Conditions of Lease and other particu- lars may bo obtained from Mr H H. Pitman, Government Buildingß, Cbrißt- church. A plan of the above reserves, showing the vnrious sub-divisions, wiil be on view at the Hinds, Winslow, Ashburton, Rakaia, Chriatchurch, und many other Bailway Stations, on and after the 26th of March, and from that dae Mr H. H. Pitman will supply lithogra h pl?n to anyone wishing to look at these reserves Tenders '0 be sent m before noon of 25h April, 1887. 1 .H. R. WEBB, I Chairman . ' OhriatcUurcb, March 21et J8.87. 3 IG6



Auctions. SATURDAY, Pth APRIL. AN IMPROVED FAEM OF ABOUT 182 AUI ' KS 182 Situated on the WINCHMORE ROAD, ABOUT FOUR MILES FROM ASH- BURTON. For Sale by Public Auction. MR T. BDLLOCK has received instructions from Mk E. Monson to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date his farm of about 182 ACRES, buing R.S.s 21439, 27233, and part of 10093, situated on the Winchmore Boad. Tbe Farm ia subdivided into FIV B Paadocks with water m each. There is a Dwellinghouee of P'onr Rooms erected on the property, also Six Stalled Stable, Chaff house, and other buildings Persons deßirous of procuring a Farm near town are invited to inspect this. Terms of payment will be very liberal, declared at Sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. LAND TO LET ON LEASE FOR FIVE OR SEVEN YEARS. 780 £ST E E ! .780 rnKNDERS are invited for the Lease for I sor 7 Years of tho undermentioned Rural Sections, the property of W. H . Wynn- Williams, Esq., Solicitor, Christ- church, viz., — Lot I.— R.S. 28307, containing 202 A ores, lately m the occupation of Mi W. O'Wrndy. Lot2.-RS. 28308, containing 208 Acres, lately ia the occupation of Mr John O'Giady. Lot 3— R.S. 25311, containing 160 Acres lately m tbe occupation of Mr P. Grealy. Lot 4— R S. 28470, 28472, containing 200 Acres, lately m the occupation of Mr T, Mitchell. This Land is situated about 3 miles from Lauriston Railway Station, Methven line. 1 Tenders will be received by the under- signed up to MONDAY, llth i*pril. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. For further particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, 3§167 Agent. SATURDAY, 16th APRIL. Desirable old established Homestead Farm OF 90 AOBES 90 Situated about Two Milee from tbe Town Belt Fast, on tho WAKANUI ROAD, FOR SALE, MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Proprietors to SELL BY PUBLIC ACCTION, AT THE ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, 16th PARIL, That desirable old-established FAEM OF 90 ACRES, Originally the property of Mr Henry Hunt, now m the occupation of Mr S. Mullens, and being R.S.s 10350, 13705. divided ioto^ a number of paddocks, with five fences, and well watered. There is a comfortable FARMHOUSE and other Buildings erected on the property ; also Orchard, well stocked with fruit trees, and sur- rounded by a plantation of forest trees. It will be observed from the numbers of the Rural Sections that tbis was a very early selection, and it is seldom such an opportunity offers of acquiring an old- established Farm of this description. As enquiries are often made for small farms near town, those desirous of pur- chasing are respectfully invited to person- ally inspect the property, and any infor- mation required concerning it tan be obtained from the Auctioneer. The terms of payment can be arranged to suit purchaßfrs, and a low rate of interest accepted. gale at 12 45, ~~T. BULLOCK, 4°l Auctioneer. TUCKER & RESTELL, TIMBER, COAL & GENERAL MERCHANTS, HAVE much pleasure m informing their cns;omera and others that they are now receiving Fresh Supplies of Timber OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS SUITABLE FOB BUILDING OR OTHER PUBPOSBB, Cod bis ting of Red end White Pine Boards and Scantlings Rusticated Weatherboards Foatber«edge Weatherboards Tmgued and Grooved White Pine Flooring and Lining. We are now daily expecting from Auckland a CARGO of ASSORTED KAURI TIMBER. 1 inch and J-inch Shelving T. and G. Flooring and Lining Moaldinge, Architraves, Skirtings. Our stocks of Kauri are kept under cover m oar Sheds, West Street Yard, so that the Timber is clean, dry, well seasoned, and fit for immediate übo, Largo Stocks of V.D.L. TIMBER DEAL DOORS, SASHES HURDLES AND GATES. Ljßight'^Orb, and Gospel Oak Galvanised Ircn Sheet Lead, Sheet Zinc, Patent Roofing Nails aud Wire Nails, Staples Steel Fencing Wira and Barbed Wire Posts, Rails, Stakes, (Strainers, and Sheep Yard Rails. NO?7 BEING DISCHARGED, Ex f«Ocean Ranger" and other ves»elß ( Newcastle Coal Westport Coal Special quotations for orders by the truck load at any Railway S oat ion ia the district. MOUNT SO MEBS COAL Kept m stock for retail purposes, and Buppliod by the truck at pit prices, Tucker & stelL April Ist, 1887, ._.



THK Kevd Mr Archibald, from Christ chunh, will preach (D.V ) m the Presbyterian Churo'i T< -MO ttKOW , April 3rd, morning and evening, and at Wukanui m the afternoon. 4 16 TO THE RESIDENTo OF ALLEINTON. A PUBLIC MEETING will be held on Tl ESDA V, April sth, at Mr Bilcock's Residence, Winter's Road, at 8 o'clock. Business : School and other matters. 4 16 WAK4NUI ROAD DISTRICT. ALL Rates UNPATD on APBIL 16th will bo sued for. By order. 4°2() MR J. IVESS INVITES the ELECTORS of Wakanui to MEET HI VI at the following places : — TIN WALD— Monday, April 4 h, at the Templar Hall, a 1 8 p.m. OHERTSEY— Tuesday, April sth, at the Sohoolhouse, at 8 p.m. WATERTON— Wednesday, April 6th, at the Library Hall, at 8 p.m. WAKANUl— Thursday, April 7th, at the Sohoolhonse, at 8 p.m. KYLE* -Saturday, April 9fcb, at the Schoolhoose, at 8 p.m. FLBMINGTON— Tuesday, April 12th, at the Sohoolhoune, at 8 p.m. 3175 ANNIVERSABY SERVICES IN CON- NECTION WITH THHi ASHBUR- TON BAPTIST CHUROH. SALE of Work and Public Tea Meeting on GOOD FBIDAY, Bth inst., at Oddfellows' Hall, Ashburton. bale of work to commence at 2 p.m. Tea on the tables at 5 p m. Rev C. C. Brown, of Timaru, and other Gentlemen will deliver Addresses at the conclusion of the Te^a. The Revd C. C. Brown wil! preach the Anniversary Sermons on SUNDAY, 10th inst., morning and evening. J, W. SAWLE, 4t19 Pastor. Bazaar ! Bazaar ! MONSTER BAZAAR on Easter Monday at Messrs JONES AND BRAD- SHAW'S Old stores opposite the Railway ; Station, TINWAT.D, kindly lent by Mr P. Thomas for the occasion Proceeds of the Bazaar m oid of tho PAROCHIAL ■ fcUNDS of tho Loncboach District. , I'aznar open at 12.30 pm. Refreshments provided on a liberal Bcale at a Moderate Charge. Live aud Dead Stock, Fnrni Produce, &c , &c. , Bold by auction during the day. > Magic Lantern, &c.,&c. Admission, 6d . 4°17