SERIOUS FIRE AT BLENHEIM

GREAT DESTROOTION OF PROPERTY.

DAMAGE £50.000.

[Bt Telegraph.] Blenbkim, JanefO A most disastrous conflagration broke ODt In Blenheim shortly before 2 o'oUok tbis mornlDg, Tho tire, which was first discovered In the apartments occupied by the family of Mr Garter, landlord of the Criterion Hotel, soon bad a firm hold of the building and quickly spread to the adjoining buildings occupied by Mr Augustus Barber, rnnning along Market ■treet and consuming shops occupied by Ftloonor (Cabinet maker), Barns (saddler), Eealy (bootlhop), Galloway (draper), and Adams (butoher). The offices of D, J ifaoaUstet (commission agent), were pulled down and this stopped the progress of the fire m this direction. ■ A light nor- wetter fanned the flames across the street, de •ttoying the Colonial Bank, the Jubilee Drapery Warehouse and the shops of William* (bootmaker), McKec eie (butoher), Tuoker (stationer), Oldershaw (con fee tioner), Elsou (druggist), No. 1 shop, Bfogstadt (barber), Pyott (clothier) and Mulltn (draper), Bison (druggist), No. 2 shoo, Griffiths (auctieneer), Macey (photo grapher) and Moaon (watchmaker). The Premise* of Scott (confectioner) were catted. In Alfred street, the Oddfellows' Hall and two cottages were consumed It is thought the value of the property de stroyed will amount to about fifty thou sand pounds. Fuller particulars later.

FURTHER PARTICULARS.

The fire which originated m the Criterion Hotel was first discovered by Matter George Garter, who was an in valid and sleeping at the west end of the building, m the room he occupied, im mediately over the dining-rooms, Hand grenades and inoh water ai was available were thrown on the flames, bnt without ■tall. The Fire Brigade was prompt' y on the spot, and steam beiog got up m the engine m tea minutes, a powerful stream of water was played on the burn log pile, bat the fire had obtained too great a hold and fanned by a light nor weiter, rapidly spread, with the result already telegraphed. The scene baffled dettrlptlon and the fire seemed beyond human effort. The palling down of S. J. Maoalister's (ffioe saved the . National Bank and prevented the fire from spread ing up High at. The Brigade Station was twice on fire, but the engineer and assistants bravely atuok to the stead fire •ngine, which was stationed Inside tha iked. Great credit is due to the Brigade for the plucky way m which th*y stuck to their duty agaiott heavy odds, atd m the intense heat The insurances so far aj at present can be gathered, are as follows ;— South British £1350 ; Standard, £3,305 ; Liverpool, London and Globe, £2950 ; Royal, £1000 ; Norwioh Union, £1800 ; Victoria, £875 ; National. £900 ; Northern, £800 ; New Zealand, £4 2CO ; Equitable, £1360; Colonial, £1350; Phoenix, £5425 The Union risks, are not yet obtainable. .

THE GREAT DARK CONTINENT

TBE INELLK COUNTRY.

The Mouvement Geographfqcte qon'ains a report by Dr Jnnokcr on the district of the Inelle. The Inelle is a tributary of the Congo, and rfias m (he mountains near the Albert Lake. Dr Junoker haß explored a great portion of its course, hitherto unknown. The Inellr is navig able for some dittacce, and therefore affords a new waterway towards the dis trict of the Uppnr Nile, Ihe country through which it flows is very fertile. Tb* ravines, and valleys are filled with splendid bananas and oil palms. The whole district gives the impression of an earthly paradise. The population is very thick. Village after village, or rather groopsof houses, surrounded with planta tions, form a chain along the course of the river. Some parts are so populated that 2fO inhabitants may be reckoned to the square mile. The principal tribes m the basin of the Upper Inelle are the Klam-ftiams and the Mombouttons. They are cannibals, and m figure, color, and customs, differ little from people of the Upper Congo. The Nlam-N lams are fond of adorning themselves with ohains made of tht teeth of their vletims, and the skulls of those whom they have esten be long to their trophies. In war time they •at those they have killed. Any indi vidual, solitary and without relations, who o*l«» is eaten m tbe place where he lived. Cannibalism is most prevalent: fttaonff the tribes that live nearest the Congo. There people go almost naked. The women merely wear an apron of leather or banana leave*. They all paint their bodies with blaok designs, and earef ally dress th^ir hair. Tho women lake charge of the household, cultivating the ground, gathering m the harvest, drying the grain and grinding it into flour, preparing the meals, and manufacturing the utensils and basket-work. Tbe men, unless hunting or fighting, lie idly stretched on benches nnder the palms, •moking m the shade. At midday they go into the great halls, where they keep op a lively conversation. Polygamy Is tbe fashion, and tbe marriage tin is little regarded. Tbe chief a have 100 wives. As everywhere In places on the tributaries of the Upper Congo little visited by Buropeani, ivory is surprising abondan*. On the ihorei and large inhabited islands of the Inelle there are Immense stores of ivory. Em m Bey hat oolleoted at Wadelai stores of ivory from all tbe province*, the value of which will more than ccyer tan expense of the expedition sent out to his rescue. Dr Jancker's explorations are of great value to aoinnce. Now that it is jknonn that the great river Inelle is con* neoted with the Congo by the Obangi, a long and splendid waterway is opened up between Leopoldville, on tbe Stanley Pool, and a point very near the Nils* A railway only 280 kilometres long by the side of the falls of the Lower Congo would unite the west ooaat and the central distriots of Africa, and goods from Banana and Boma could be carried to the Jtfppar Inelle m the course of five or sir weeks, while ivory, gams, palm-oil, etc , con^ ba returned by B toamer.

BURIED ALIVE

The correspondent of tho "Daily News" Mndi particulars of a case of an officer being buried In a tranoe, whfoli has caused considerable sensation. Major Msjuroff, an artillery officer, and aide-de-camp to the Governor-General of Odessa, aged 35, died m wm Buppoied threa weeks ago ■omewhit suddenly, and wsa Interred forty honrfl afterwards. His funeral wbb marked with maoh military pomp, and by the presence of all the olvio sod military notables. A few days ago, while the family YiraH m the neoropolii was being c enoyatad for the Russian Fde de» Morte, tht coffin lid was noticed to have been partly forced open. It was immediately xtmoved, and the body wan found face downward!. The face wai dread fuUy lacerated, and the flesh gnawed from tbe btnda. " The corps was still bleeding, which coDfirmi the statement of a work man that h's attention was first attracted by ft nolle m the coffio, and the unfortu nate Major died only on the Imtant of the appalling discovery.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Peter Williams (for Friedlander Bros ) reports for the week ending Tues day, 28 th June, 1887 :—

Owing to the very wet weather on Friday, 24- h inst., wo did not hold our weekly akin sale.

Oa Saturday, 25th, we opened the new portion of our horse b;z\ar. Our entry consisted of 16 horaea, 10 of which were from the south, being the second lot Mr Robert Gctwn haa brought up, and judging from tie ompeiltlon and the prices ob tamed, Mr Uawn i« to be congratulated on bringing such good atook Into tht> AU ' trlot. The 10 horaea averaged £23 15 «, j and the following prices were obtained : — £20, £22, £21, £21, £23 10s, £22 10b, £21, £40 10a, £22, £24 A black filly, Miss Glaßgow, 3 yeara old, by Glasgow, an imported home, out of Bell, an impor ted mare, was greatly admired. The bid ing for th : B filly was v*ry keen, and aftei a spirited ran at 10i bidß, she was knocked down to Mr Max Fried lander at £40 10s, who, we hope, will win honors with her yet m our show yards. We also sold on aocount of other vendors, medium draught at £8, £11 10a, £12, and £14 10«.

Cattle. — Cows coming to calv'ng, £3 to £4 ; yearlingo, 15s. Previous to the sale of horses we offered by order of the mortgagee, Mr Thomas Magee's farm of 115 acres, but this not reaohlng the vendor's reserve the property was paeßod m.

At the Ashburton yards oa Tuesday, the 28th mat , owing to the inclement state of the weather, the entry was small ; also the attendanco was small. About 1600 sheep, 31 head of cattle, and 38 pigs were brought forward. Good young sheep were iv demand. Fat mixed oroee breds, 7a 3d to 8j; dry crossbred ewes, 6a 7d ; 2 tooth oroasbred wethers, 6i lOd ; marino ewea, m lamb, 33 8d ; medium crossbred lambs, 4s 6d to 5a Cd ; fat cowp, £5 17s 6d to £6 2s 64 ; forward Bt«ers, £4 to £5 2i 6 1. A line of 28 bacon pigs fetched 275 ; Btore pigs, 10a to 16s.

THE CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB'S TRIENNIAL WINTER MEETING.

PROBABLE ENTRIES AND EVENTS

So muoh interest is being taken by the public event at this early datn In the forthcoming events of this meeting that, despite the general oonfuaion and uncer* talnty that exists with regard to the arrangement] and possible- entries, we feel called upon to lay before our readers such information as we have boen able to gather. It must not be forgotten that the alterations to the conrse are nit yet completed, and that the new turns are

likely to be of such a nature as to deter Hiveral owners from trusting valuable animals on the slippery ground. Our Sporting Editor apologises for thn inoom plete nature of the information given below, and fur the apparently hasty way m whioh it has been put together* The general uncertainty before referred to must bo onr excuse. We give most of the races oortain to ba run, bnt btlieve that other events will ba fonnd added when the official programme is published. The note (?) marks doubtful starters.

Tub Chbviot Hurdle Raob. (Value about 200 soys ) Sir J. Vogel's "Jim," by Sterling, out of Rabbit.

Hon W. Robinson's "Oliff," by-BarrOW nfght out of Occupation (?) Jim, though a mere poDy m sfz», has shown such excellent form acrosß country that be may be saf. ly bioked to negotiate hie hurdles with ease.

The Fangitata Handicap, value abou

1250 aovt, with a travelling allowance.

Major JbJ . A. Atkinson's " Grain Trx," by Roily, ont of Temper. . Mr F. Wildboy's "Joey," by TheJ Libel, out of Pertinacity. j Mr T. Ifcuka'a "Louney," by Toma hawk, out of %s ii«ater (ecr). la oaao the course should salt Joey, which at present aeema doubtful, he will run Grain Tax hard. -'' The Belwvn Selling Race. Hon F. Whitaker's " Sir, Jack," by Grip, ont of Gridiron Mr Nobody 'a ••Sawney," by Very Muob, out vt 1,. Sir Jack, who is a dead certainly for therrce will be sold by auction immediately afterwards. It has been arranged that he Is to fall to a bid from the Atkinson stable. The Avjn Nuhsbky Stakes. Mr P. Cunningham's " Gatonby," by Cooky, out of Corntack (imp) Mr Blake's "Tweedledum," by Just la Time, out of Dhsolution. Mr Dunlop'fl " Tweedledee," by Try Again, ont of Minority. The neok and neok finish of Tweedle* dara and Tweedledee for this earae event the other dny will yet be remembered. It is expcoted that one of the fcaatn will not come to the post this time. The i "t Albabb' Tudustbial Plate. Mr VV. P. Oowiish%w's " Seesaw," by Protect lod, out of The Oholera (imp.) No other entry is at present reported, but it is not likely that the Cholera blood will be allowed to carry off this grand priza without sty ore competition* THR FotJTH CHRISTOHUKCn SxAXiS. Lord Canterbury's " Honest John," by Piuck out of Popularity Mr Munloiqal'o " Hntter," by March Ayers, out of His Mtnd (sor ) Honest John's near hlud lex has been giving bio friends much anxiety of late, and there are not wanting those who say that this 'grand old horso ought to be fired and turned out to grata. This we cannot believe. We are glad however, that the Hatter Is not so much out of bis mind as to think of running against Honest John. , . . The Nouth Ohbistohcroh oup* (Value, about all we have gotl) Mr Pdoplo'rt « Sir Julius/ by States ! man, out of Fair Play Major H. A, Atkinson's "Peter," by Fish, out of Water. Betting— lo to lon Sir Julius, No takers. ■ The LimvooD Handicap. Sir G. Grey'a •« Dan," by Catch Ir, oat of The Jilt. Mr Oliver's "Wan See," by Himself, put of Cnssedness Major H, A. Atkinson's " Soowly," by Jimmy Goodman, out of Pet(tion(?) 'i hi* race has been substituted -for the Stonmore Selling Ttaoa, which had ceased tp draw the. public Wa trust that the change will result In giving us tome atraightor running. Dan is very much out of sorts, .and the extraordinary state of his coat defies all the efforts of the vets, and has caused his former backers to fight very shy of him. We are inclined to think that the winner of this event has not yet been nominated Lyttelton Hurdle Rage. Major H. A. Atkinson's " Arry," by Flatoatcber, ont of Backatair. Mr J. Joya«\ "Solicitor, 11 by Ofiarger, ont of Client ' Arry'a skill at the " illegitimate game" is so well known that ho ia at present a strong favorite. The Colemdcie Hack Race Mr Alfred's "Jaundera," by Ten Per Cent, out of Bight Bib. Mb jo* H. A. Atkinson's " AlgWuß," by Pq natter, out of The Wilderness. It is understood that a protest will be lodged against Jaunders, as having for merly won public money. His friends, however, stoutly maintain that he has never been anything but a hack. "Muek inullen," who would have been a moral for the race, hw been finally withdrawn from the tort. ("Lyttelton Timeo.")

TODAY'S TELEGRAMS,

Ths Witters Bankruptcy Case . Wellington, June 80. There was no appearance of Waters a* I the Bankruptcy Court this morning. After ' several adjournments ho sent a noteatatinp he had had another fit. Judge Richmond commented atverely on the way the Oouit oad beon payed *ith, and finally ad journod the hearing till to-morrow tr> give Waters a last chance. ' Wreck of a Cutter. Dunewn, Juce 30. The cutter Dauntless ia ashore at Owake. She is a total wreck.

SLAVERY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA.

In a favorite old song— one of Eliza Cook's we think — the following stanza occurs : — There's a Flag that waves o'er ev'ry sea, No matter when or where, And to treat that Flag but aught as the free, Is more than tho strongest dare. For the lion spirits that tread the deck Have carried the palm o* the brave *, And that Flag may wave e'er a shot torn wreolt, But never shall float o'er a slave. That, m effect, is the proud boast of Britons m all climes — m all parts of England's wide-spread Empire— and it comes upon us with rather a shock to find that we are vaunting ourselves un duly, and that there is reason to think that a system of slavery, or something so like it as to be indistinguishable there from, is m existence no farther away than Western Australia. In the course of an action which has been occupy ing the Supreme Court, Perth, for some weeks, one Arnot Francesco gave evi dence which, we fancy, will somewhat startle the most of our readers. T*is Francesco has, it appears, been engaged m the pearl fisheries m the northwest of the colony of Western Australia, his experience ranging over a period of some nineteen years — ex^nding from ;twentyfjve years to six years ago — and .'he testified upon oath to th£ fact of Natives being sold, though indirectly, with the pearling vessels on which they were engaged, and also indicated that a system of branding them,' like so •many cattle, was at least occasionally : resorted to. Indeed, it seems that during that period of nineteen years at any rate Natives were handed over, like cattle, from owner to owner. Pressed to give instances of such transactions, he deposed to having himself, only some seven years ago, sold a pearling boat for which hadcost him only " It was not worth that at the date of the sale. The balance of the was for the goodwill of the boat and the transfer of the divers. Of couTge the Natives did not appear upon the paper." He added that " the sale fell through, the Natives having escaped, and m consequence of their escape the boat was sold for I Hence it will be,.saen tha,t, but for this e?cape 7 .a , sum of 1 double the value of the boat itself, would have been paid for the human beings transferred, or attempted to be trans ferred, with her like so many chattels. The same witness gave the following additional evidence : — " I know of several other instances where boats have been sold .with- the Natives, -. The JBarrangarra, Bessie, and Waterlily were sold like this, I know the Barran garra. Her hull and masts were worth from £90 to ;£ioo. Part of her was sold for ;£6oo; to Joseph Clarkson by Alexander M'Rae. I believe that Mr M'Rae is a member of the Council. I believe Clarkson bought out the other half, but I don't know the price or date of sata The Bessie, fully equipped for a sea voyage, would be worth She was sold for over I believe. The Natives were taken away on a pearling expedition with the craft for that amount. Clarkson bought the vessel from Whitehall and Fisher. The value of the Waterlily was £90 or She was sold by the Govern ment to Pead for when she was subsequently sold again for over ;£iooo. Price bought half of her. I expect he was buying half the Natives as well. I have not the slightest doubt but that the Natives were sold with the boat, Natives m many instances are sold with the boats. I have seen a Native on the Fortescue River with a disfigure ment. He was branded. The Native had two or three brands on him. The brand was the letter T." Now, if the foregoing evidence is truthful or any thing like the truth,, there can be no doubt that m connection with the pearling industiy there is a system which ,is nothing short of slavery, an organised traffic m human beings. True, there is nothing m the evidence quoted to show that if such a system were m existence six yeajs ago, it has not since been put a stop to, but on the other hand there have been frequent statements finding their way into print from time to time which go to show either that such things as are here spoken of still exist, or are believed hy many persons to exist m connection with that island labor to procure which " blackbirding " vessels are fitted out, and without which the pearling indus try of Western Australia and, the sugar industry of Queensland could scarcely be carried on. The matter is one which ought to be, and no doubt will be probed to the, very bpttora by the High Commissioner of the Pacific, who may be depended upon to exercise the powers and authorities he possesses to piit a stop to the'earrying on m any British colony of a system of slavery which is a disgrace to civilisation and to the Flag. '.-. «v

Wspiis' Haib Balsma.— lf gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, softens end beautifies. No oil nor groase. A tonio reetorative. Stops hair • coming out; strengthens, oleanses, heals scalp. 2

THE li|l^ JUNE 30, 1887



Public Notices. THH ' « NE PLUS ULTRA » OP - NATIVE OOAL. VrOTWITHSTANDING the published l\ assartion to the contrary of interested tniddlo men, the Proprietor of Mount I Sotners Coal Mine is prepared to CHALLENGE COMPARISON r F -118 PItODDCT OF HIS COAL MeASUBF.B, WITH AKY LIGNITE MINED JN ZEALAND. 6 185 "jB. F. WRIGHT. HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING THE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s Od, now Is Grey Calico, 1M White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all Iz 3'dozei> ; for Id Oaahmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from- ' , 7b 6d Lace Curtains, Is . Eoys' Copß, tyd Men's Black Felt Bats were 5s $d now 2b 3d m ; Heavy Dress Goods, sJd| . [ : "' ' Lot of Wide Bibbons, Id 7 " Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, 6d • Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s Gd now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise ment. — — • . _ In addition to the above, H, &Co. wiltt| during the Sale, give a Discount of On^| Shilling m the Pound. Only call and aeafl the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at 4H HAVES AND 00. 'S M 6t2d . • dREAT SALE OF DEAPEKY, CLOTHHSTG. AND BOOTS. . ANDREW ORR HAS secured the Whole Set ot SAMPLES of Messrs Arthur amd- Co., Glasgow, at ENGLISH COST, without Freight or Duty,, The Ashbiirton Public will now have ftfl opportunity of purchasing thoir GTooda at ENGLISH RETAIL PRICES, WHILE THESE GOODS LAST. . ALSO, £120 wonuot £120 LADIES 1 .GENTS' iHD CHILiIEEN'S iBOOTS, At the same Reduced Prices, Come Early and Secure These Bargains. THESE GOODS OOISTAIN ALL- THB LATEST STYLES AND NOVELTIES. ANDREW ORR* H. Matson and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A IdShe QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N 0 V~TL MIN. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. ARE CASH "i'UROHABEtt OP Wheat Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSOT" & CO., ASHBURTON, George Jameson ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMIT D. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 THE CONCRETE DIPS are now; 50 feet long, and fitted with all the latest improvements- For particulars aB to coat of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEQj JAMESON, 3 164. Bocriatary. Drain Pipes, A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 laohei— ■■ V[ nh ■ "V m



BnHiness Notices. McCalium & Co GOAL! COAL! COAL OBESH SUPPLES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WESTPORT COAL QBEYMOUTH COAL. Also— Native Goal, superior to Mount Somers Coal. Fresh supplies of Building Timber and Building Materials of orery deacription. FREBH IMPORTATIONS FENCING MATERIALS NOWTOUAN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE. BARBED & PLAIN. No.'i 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No. a 8, 9 and 10, ROUNTD STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMJ MION t BARBED WIRE, '« ACME " STANDARDS STANDARDS STANDAEDS. Out and Punched to any length find i . guage required, . McCalium & Go., Iron, Timber and Coal ifferchants & Importers ASHBURTON, OAMARU DUNEDIN & INVERT CABGILL. —————— —^—^— __ : _ DISSOLUTION OP PARTNERSHIP. ORft aND ALCORN'B Great and Sue- cesafol Dissolution Sale will be con- vraxied DUEING THIS MONTH, Greater Bargains than Ever. 47 Dnzon or 564 Ladies' And Children's felt hats all New Shapes, regular Price from 5s 6d- to 12s 6d; reduced to Is 3d, Is 9d and 2s, equal to 6 Hats for the Price of one. 1145 Yards New, Fashionable, First- class Dreßs Material. Regular price, 2s, and 2a 9d ; reduced to 12£ d and U 4&d, bo j as to dear the Lot this month. A small Lot of BEDSIDE AND HEARTH RUGS At Is, and Is Gd each. fc^Jn order to secure any of this Lot an early call will be necessary. MENS' AND~BOYS> SUI CHEAPER THAN EVER. BOOTS: Two Trunks of Ladies' Boots, slightly soiled on the £oles, at leas than half price, LOTS OF BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT STILL LBFT.^ The Genuine Sale on count of DISSOLUTION of PART- NEBSHIP is at ORE, & ALGORN'S,



|_ Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. VTOTICE is hereby given that all Borough ll Rates now due must bo paid on or before the 15th July. Rates remaining unpaid after that date will be sued for. No further notico will be given. By order, CHARLES BBADDELL, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office. Ashburton, 28th June, 1887. 6 105 ODDFELLOWS RE-UNION, ipHE Loyul Ashburton Lodge of Odd- L fellowß will celebrate their Fourteenth Anniversary m tbo Oddfellows' Hall, on FRIDAY, July Bth, by a Grand Concert and Ball, commencing at 730 o'clook. Refreshments provded. Tickets— Gen- tlemen, 2s Cd ; Ladies, Is6d; Children, Is. R MINNIS, Hon. Sec. MR F. G. THOMAS, SURGEON-PENTIST, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON ON TUESDAY, 6th JULY, And may be consulted at the Commercial Hotel, 6*197 ASBBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. 4 PPLIOATIONS are invited from per- t\. sons willing to act as Water Ranger [ for the Water Supply between the North branch of the River Ashburton, and Bakaia Rivor, at a salary of £150 par annum, and for the Water Supply between the South branch of the Ashbuiton Rivor and Rahgitata River, at a salary of £125 per annum. Schedule of duties are on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton. Applications will be received at tho Council offices up to 11 am. on FRIDAY, the Ist Jcly, 1887. By ordor. F. MAINWAttING, Clerk. -» burton, June 7th, 1887. PARTNERSHIP NOTICE. HO. ORAIGHEAD has great pleasure , m intimating to the Publio of Ash burton and surrounding diutrictß that he has admittod Edwin G. Crajahbad into partnership with him, und thai the busi- ness will for the future be carried en under the style or firm of H. and B. Orughead. DEFERRING to tha aboro, H. and E. li Craiqhead beg to Etate that they have jast ordered a new supply of Tweeds for tho Winter Season, and hope by strict attention to business, a good fit, and first- olasß workmanship, to merit a fair share of the public patronage H. & E. OKAIGH&AD, /» rt Tailors, 6 2 Tancrcd Street, Ashburton. G. L. BEATH & CO. CHBIBTOmJBGtf. .NELSON, LONDON. Cashcl street. Trafalgar street, Fore street' GREAT Stocktaking Sale, OF £35,000 WOBTH OF GENERAL DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. At the same time we shall offer the Stock of MESSES SHAW & CO.. DUNTBOON, Bonght at 6s 8d ANT> 10a IN THE £. Along vlth Warehousemen's Stock (bonght at a tremendous Discount) of 1204JYAKDS. DBEBS SICILIANS AND BOYAL COBDS. 1b 9d reduced to 9 Jd 2s reduced to Hid 2i reduced to Hid 23 Cd reduced to Is BJd No better material made for giving good wean For particulars see Prioe Lists. G. L, Beath & Co., ARGYLE HOUSE, CHRISTCHUECH. Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. I* BEG to announce that t havo SOLD THE WHOLE OF MY STOCK OF TIMBER AND TBE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Rest 11, TIMBER, AND GENEKAI MERCHANTS, TO WHOM I CAN RECOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS . And those] who] kindly PROMISED MB SUPPORT, '



\ Public Noticeg. HnHE B'JOK to huy for Presentations •f- is Tbe Beautiful, The Wonderful, The Wise. 6 184 ASBBURTOtf G4S, COAL, AND CCKE COMPANY LIMITED. NOTICE Is hereby given that any Person Lighting Street Lamps, other thus the Sorvanta of the Gas Company, will be prosecuted, and a Reward of ONE POUND la offered to any Poraon giving iuformaUoa which shall lead to tho coa- vlotton. By order, J. WARD. j_ BeoreUry._ WHICH IS BIGHT, TO LIVE AJND EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME- Peoplo Live to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is best ? To live we must eat, and having settled this, it becomes an important question what to oat, as on the wholesomeness of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's : HEAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW PORK SHOP, between H Zander and Co.'s and the Bread Co,'n, Whero you will find tho nbovo, also PORK PIES, BRAWN, FAGQOIS, PIGS' OBE^K^, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own muke and curing ; alHo FRUITS of all descriptions. HdJRBAL BEER from own Factory, Confestionery, &c. TEA AND COFFEE at all hourß. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. 5 104 IMPERIAL TEA COMPANY, MORTEN'S BUILDINGS, GHRISTOHURCF, npHE IMPERIAL. TEAS, are having n J[ Tremendous Sale m Clmßtchurch neighbourhood . They are imported direct from tho finest Tea Plantations m INDIA, CHINA & CEYLON, And are of the very cho:ce6t quality. JUBILEE GIFT, VALUE £10 10s. A COUPON is given whb lib of TEA Snld, which gives tho Purchaser n chance of winning our Handsome and Valuable JUBILEE GIFT, Which will be drawn for on SATURDAY, the 6th August, and remit published m Chrißl church Papers immediately after. These Grand; Teas are sold by Mb D McFarlane... ... Ashburton kfa Wm. Baylis ... ... Ashburton Mr Wm. Cox Rakaia Mr Jas, Patterson ... Chertsey PRICES : 2s, 2s 6d, 3s and 3s 6d per lb ;' also, m 5, 10, 12 nnd 201 b tins, COUPONS will be given with Tins also; that is 5 CoupoDs will tjo with a 51b Tin, 10 with a 101 b Tin, 12 with a 121 b Tin, but with quantities over 121 b Coupons will not be given. A BH BURTON COUNTY HUNT OIAIB ANNUAL STiii»LteoflAßES. To be held on tho Racecourse, Aahbnrton, ON FEIDAY, AUGUST 6th, 1887. PATRONS— Hon. John McLean and Mr G, Bnthorford. - PRESIDENT— Mr E. Q. Wright. YIOE-PkESIDENXS— Dr I ;ahy, Messrs W. B. Densbire, J. O. N. Grigg, G. H. Alinqton and D. McLean. STEWARDS— Mf3Brs Bowyer, Donahire, O. O. Fooks, J. 0. N. Grigg, J. Jackson, R. McOwen, A. J. Reid, F. Bnßsell, G. Bntherfcrd, T. E. Upton and Dr Leahy. JUDGE— Mr M. Stitt. TARTER-Dr Leahy. LERK OF THE SCALES— Mr T. E. Upton LEBK OF THE COURSE— Mr A. Howson. HANDICAPPBRS— Messrs Cotton, O. 0 Fooks and Upton. The first race to start at 12 30 p.m. 1. HANDICAP HURDLE RACE, of 16 aova ; over eight flights of hurdles, about 3ft 6in high. Second horeo to rooeive 3 bovh from tho Etake- Nomination 10s ; aacoptaaco 6a. For qnalified Hantcre the propoity of members of tha Ashb jrton Oonnty Hunt Clnb About2milea. 2. HUNT CLUB STEEPLECHASE OOF (handicap) of 20 eova (trophy or o teh). Minimnm weight lOet. Second horce to roreiyo 3 bovb from the stake. Nomin&ticn 103 ; acceptanca 10^ Open to aHqnalißed HnnrOTß the property of members of any recognised Hnnt Olab. Amateur rldors only i About 3 miles over fair hunting country. 3. BELLIISG HACK RAOB, of 10 bo?s. Post entry, 10s. No weight under 9 stone. Winner to be sold by auction immediately after the Race. Amount realised above 10 soya to go to the funds of the Club. Thr^e-quart^ra of a mile on the fl »t, 4. MAIDEN BTEEPLECHASE PLATE, of 16 Bovb., for hors33 that have never won aa advertised Steeplechase; cecond horse to receive 8 povs. from the jlake ; weight fcr age. Eut ranee 16a, on night of general entry. For qualified tnn*iv, Ihe property of the Aehbnrton County Hunt Club. 5. HUNTER'S FLAT RAOB HANDICAP, of 15 bovb. ; second horse to receive 3 soys. from the stake. Nomination, 10s; ac- ceptance, 6s. For qualified hun*3r«, the property of members of tbo AEhburlon County Hunt Club. Horr?B before start* m thiß race must qualify over a hurdle to the aatfefaction of tho Stewards. About two miles. 6. CONBOIATION HANDICAP STEEPLE- CHASE, of 10 Bova. Nomination, 10s : ccceptance free. For all beaten horsea at the meeting. About ono milo and a half. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. No entry will be received except on the condition that all disputes, claims and objac- tions arising out of tbe racing shall bo decided by the B'ewards, or whom they may appoint : their decision en all points connected with carrying out thiß programme to be rlntl. 2. Grand National Steeplechase Rule ad- hered to when applicable. . 8* A qualified hunter shall mean any horse that has beon fairly hnntsd, at least three times, with any pack of hounds during the season, 1887. Master of Honnds certifioae to be prodeced at the scales. 4. Fivo rer cont will bo deducted froai the grc3' of all moners payable m accordance with thiß programme for expenses of tbo course, e5. All nominations and acceptances to so to th 6 funds of the Club. B . Atrftmatehr rider shall be »ny pcreon who has never ridden for hire, and who is a mem- ber of a lecognised Hunt Club. All pro- fessional rldora will .require to be members of some recognised Hnnt Club. 7. Stven lbs will bo allowed to all amateurs m races to which professional riders are admittod. Felling Hack Race excopted. 8.- Nominations, accompanied by fees, name, age, description of horse and colors of ridei mrtflf be m tha hands of tuo Secretary ol latee than !) p.m. en WEDNESDAY, July. > 9. Weights will be dectorad on 25th July. 10. Acceptances and general entries must made to the Secretary rot later than 9 p.m. August Ist. CYRIL JBPHSON



1 'Maryland, My Maryland. . * * .« p re tty Wives. Lovely daughters and noble men." " My farm ließin a rather low md rnias matio situation, and 11 My wife I" "Who?" " Was a very pretty blonde I" Twenty years ago, became "Sal owl' « Hollow-eyed!" " Withered and a-edj" Before her time from " Malarial vapors, though she made no particular complaint, not being of the grumpy kind, yet causing me great un- easiness. " A short time ago I purchased your remedy for ouo of the ohildr n, who bad a v. ry severe attack of billiousncßß, and it occurred to toe that the remedy might help my wife, as 1 found that our little girl upon recovery had "Lost I" " Her sallowness, and looked as fresh ?s a new-blown daisy. Well, the story is soon told My wife, to-day, has gained her old-time beauty With compound in- terest, and is now as handsome a mntron (if I do say it myself) as can be found m this county, which is noted for pretty women And I have only Hop Bittens to thank for it. "The dear creature just looked over my ehoulder, and says : VI can flutter to the days of our courtship,' and that re- minds me there might be more prttly wives if my brother farmers would do as I have done-" ;. ,; ; : Hoping you may long be spared to do good, I thankfully remain. ; 0. L. James, Beltsvilke, Prince George Co., Md., 7 May 2G»h, 1833. ) Prosecute the' Swindlers 1 If when yea call for American Hop Bitters {sec green twig o Hops on the white label and Dr Sotde's name blown m tlw 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 damagesfor the swindle and we will pay ycu liberally for tbe convio- tion. • , ' uct'one. . SATURDAY,- 2nd JULY. : SPECIAL ENTRY. A CONSIGNMENT of well assorted Apple Trees. . Sate at 12 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 6^202 Auctioneer; HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE BY AUCTION, OF 18 CASES JAPANESE MANUFACTURES, AND AET PRODUCTIONS. Consisting of — EMBROIDERED SILKS, SCREENS, PORCELAINS. BRONZKS, ENAMELS, LACQUERED WARE, TOYS, CURIOS, &c. Direct from KIOTO, JAPAN. Particular attention is directed to this special shipment, direct from tbo Museum of Art and Manufactures, Japan, com- prising very interesting, rare, und curious art objects, &c , together with numerous articles of general utility. The whole has been selected and oalalogued by un expert of much experience, and forms m its en- semble a most valuable selection of Japanese Curiositios and Manufactures. The shipment includes many artfejes admirably adapted for complimentary presentations, MESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS, have received instructions from the Dittotor of the Museum of Art and Manufactures, Japan, to arrange the above for JSjale by Auction, at their East Street Auotion Rooms, on TEUBSD AY, 7th JULY, At 11 o'clcok. . The Goods will b» on view Two Dajß before the Sale. No Reserve.. FRIEDLAJNDER BROS. PETKi* WILLIAMS, ... Auctioneer. Public Notices. TO FABMESS. FOR SALE, at a low price, a Set of Disc Harrows. .. , T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. T!O L"RT— A Fonr-rccmed House with Shop, Adjoining Mr Heieltine'd pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A lo* rental will bo aooapted. T. BULLOOK. mENDEBS addressed to the undersigned, X from whom particulars can be ob- tained, will be received up to FATUBDAY, 2nd July, for FENCING (labor only) about 120 chains. ■ " Ct2ol QEO. JAMESON. WE have various sums of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest WILDING & LEWIB, Solicitors Ashburton. UPPER ASHBURTON BOAD BOARD. THE Fords on theKivers are dangerous. Persons are warned that traffic is stopped till the same are repaired; •■•■■■■■ d, Mclean, Chairman. GRASS LAND TO LET. * •' A HIGHLY Improved F&tm of 710 Acrec, m 7 Paddocks, seourely fenced, and .W«ter R«o« through each paddook, the bulk InEoglloh Grass. For further particulars applp to GEORGE JAMESON, ■■ Anhbarton. DISSOLUTION Of PARTNERSHIP, VTOTIOE Is hereby given that the Co- ly pirtnerehip oarrtad on at Aabhurton uuder the firm of Wjayrcß, Cayoilj< «nd Co , Solicitors, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. Mr W. B. Moss is su'tbbrlserl to receive all monies due to the firm, ond his receipt will be a sufficient dJeoharge, WHITE AND CO., JOHN A. Oa\YGI)-L. _May 31at,J.8S7 L __ 6 203 ' CORONATIJN tf UMBER THE CANTERBUEY TIMES Accompanied by a beat if ally executed Ohromo-Hthcgr»phlo.pottr»li of HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN. THIS picture, •pecfolly exteatid by an eminent English firm, Is admirably finiihad m oil colon, and will be found a taitefol and deiirable memento of tho Jubilee year, The naoal variety of Interesting reading matter (taoludfn;* Portrait) PRIOE NINEPBNOE, Or, without the Picture— SIXPENCE. Sold by all Booksellers and Newsagents lo thy Cojopy. £ 2Q6



We dip the following important testimonial from the "Illawarra Mercury " (N.S.W.), on the 30th March, It needs no coramont :■— " Mr John Lovoday, of the Bulli Mountain*, writes to us that after Bufioring for four years with aoute gravel, he haß experienced almost oomplete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Extract. He says, seeing the said Extraofc advertised m the "Illawarra Mer- cury," bis intense Buffering induced himito obtain a bottle of the medioine from Mr Hoßbing, ohomißt, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between the 10th March instant, when he obtained the first bottle of the extraot, and on the 19th, tho use of tba medioino continuod to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he bas found the Eucalypti Extract a euro for rheumatism as well as gravel, Ho requests us to publish this information through the " Mercury." We have ruuoh pleasure m complying with Mr Loveday'B request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who oan have no objeot infviow other than a pure desire to benefit suffering humanity— "(Advt).



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