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THE CZAR.

St. Pbtebsbukg, May 18. The Czar, Czarina, Czarewitch, and members of the Imperial family, made a State entry to-day into the State of Novo Tcherkask, the capital of the Don Cossack country.

ANOTHER PLOT.

It is reported that m Nova Tcherkask, into which town the Czar and Royal Family made a State entry to-day, 24 persons have been arrested for impli cation m a plot to assassinate the Czar.

THE CRISIS IN FRANCE.

Pakis, May 18. It is expected that the Ministerial crisis, which has arisen, will be pro longed for some time, and that either M. de Freycinet or M. Clemenceau will be appointed Premier vice M. Goblet. The chief difficulty to be sur mounted is the question of the reten tion of General Boulanger m position as Minister of War, he being very popular both with the army and the country; but he is distrusted by the German Government.

RIOTS AT TORONTO.

Ottawa, May 18. Serious disturbances took place at Toronto to-night. When Mr W. O'Biien, the Irish Nationalist leader, was attempting to address an open-air meeting, he was stoned by the mob, and compelled to fly for his life. He succeeded m escaping through the crowd, who smashed the window of a shop m which it was believed that he had taken refuge. It is feared the rioting' will be continued to-morrow.

THE MARKETS.

London, May 18. Consols have risen }&, and are quoted at 10334 New Zealand in scribed stock is at 99^2. Adelaide wheat, off coast, is at 38s. Adelaide flour is at 255. New Zealand wheat, lowest qualities, 335; best qualities, 37s 6d. Australian beef tallow is at 223, and mutton tallow at 235,

CONSERVATIVE VICTORY.

Owing to the resignation of Mr Borlase, Gladstonite Liberal, the Parlia mentary election for the Saint Austell division of Cornwall, took place to-day, when Sir W. M' Arthur, Conservative, defeated his Liberal opponent by a majority of 211 votes.

IRISH CRIMES BILL.

London, M»y 19 Notices have been given of fully a hundred amendments to the second clause of the Irish Crimes Bill,

(Received May 20, 12.20 p.m.) A CORRECTION. London, May 19. Sir W, McArthur was elected to the Commons m the Liberal, not the Con servative interest as telegraphed.

THE AFGHAN FRONTIER.

St. Petbrsbubg, May 19. The Anglo-Russian Commission which recently adjourned for the pur pose of referring certain disputed points to Government assembles here nex week. .

AUSTRALIAN.

[fXinßß.'B TEtBORAMS — eOPYBIGHT.] (Eeoeived May 20, 12.20 p.m.) COLLISION AT SEAI Sydney, May 20 Two small schooners came into col lision at the Heads last night while being towed to sea. One is known to have sunk, the mate being drowned, but nothing has since been seen or heard of the other one.

POLITICS IN NEW SOUTH WALES.

The Legislative Assembly has been engaged all night m a discussion over the proposed new rules for the enforce ment of cloture, and the House is still sitting. During the night a motion that the House adjourn from to-day to the 31st, w,as carried despite the op position of the Government. An acri monious debate also took place on the subject of certain correspondence which passed between the Premier and Mr Foster, Attorney-General, whose resigna tion was announced yesterday. The tone of discussion was generally ad verse to Mr Foster. It is announced that Mr Abbott has retired from the position of leader of the Opposition m the Assembly.

CORN EXCHANGE

The following la the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday. 20th inrt .— We have experienced a quiet week m the grain trade. Deliveries from country stations are very limited, and shipments •re not very brisk. The fine weather during the past few days has allowed farmers to push en their wheat sowing, the land generally being m excellent con dition. Potato diggers have also made good US9 of their time, but owing to the extreme'y low prices ruling the majority are arranging for fitting, m hopes of better prices later m the season. Wheat has a strong demand. Prime Tuscan and Pearl are firm at 3s Gd, and Hunter's at 3s fid ; second quality has had more enquiries, and sells readily at 3s 2d to 3s 4d ,' whole chicken wheat is firm at 3s to 3s Id ; and broken at 2s 9d to 2s lid. OAfS.— A slightly better feeling has been noticeable during tho poet few days. Prime milling being m good demand at Is 9Jd to Is IQd. Short feed have changed hands at Is Od, and the long and second qualities have been taken up m email lines at Is 7d to }b Bd. BA9IrBV.~ThiB market baa boon very active, and some large lines have changed hands at prices satisfactory \q growers, "tyfe jiupte prime ir,alting at 3s 10d to 4u ; (nediiim, 3s 6d to 3s 8d j and feed lines (screenings), 2s 4d. Peas and Bians. — The former are slow of sale, but the latter aTe firm at 2s lid to 3s Id, with but few lines offering. Grass Peed — No improvement can be noted, and prices last quoted are nominal. Cocksfoot has small outside orders at 3f d for heavy seed. Faimerß parcels sell at - P.oyATOEQ.— There is no speculation and pnoes are nominally 25s to 27s at country itatiODß. .Farmers, however, are generally unwilling to accept this price, and are , consequently pitting, I Dairy Pboduce.-— Butter has rather a . better demand, butpriccs (od to 7d) are Slow to improve. Cheese is quiet, 'plenty offering, but few sales taking place. JJoaf ehftpe is worth 6d , medium si?es, 4d. fhe above quotations are those paid to farmers, and for delivery f,o,b, LytteltoD, WM& e(tr». (

SHEARERS' UNION.

Mr W. G Spenco, President of the Shearers' Union of Australasia, was Id Ashburton on Thursday evening, and met In the Oddfellows' Hall about a dozen oi the shearers resident m the town. OI course, this number does not anything like represent the number of men who annually engage m the work of sheep shearing, but the absence of the main body from last night's meeting was ac counted for by the weather, and the dlstanoe the majority would have to travel to be present. The alma and ob jects of the Union are well known, bat Mr Spence delivered an address of some length, In whioh he detailed those objects and alms m full as well as the working of the Society. Its prime objects were to maintain the price per hundred for Bhear ing sheep, to prevent extortionate charges for ration?, uncontrolled "docking" when a man has been dismissed from the shed, and to seoure, if possible, better accommodation for the shearers on the stations. On the other hand, the Union also ateiats m the protection of employers as agaluet the oondnot of unprincipled or dissolute workmen. The Union had 11,000 members m Australasia, and Its operation had now been extended to New Zealand, 95 per oent of the shearers m this colony having joined it. Both men and employers found the Union a great advantage, and the employers were giving it Bup port very largely, Both olasaos had suffered m previous years from the absence of a union. Men had taten en gagements with several owners, but, of coarse, shorred up at only one place — tbe other owners were thus short of men, while other men were oat of work m oonßequenoe of this sort of thing. Delay was thus caused to both employers and shear erß. The Soolety got over this difficulty m Australia by having an " office " system of engagement, by whioh men mapped out the districts they de sired to work over, and employe™ selected the men they wished to. The applications for men and for work were sent to the " office," and the Secretary or other agent was usually able to satisfy all parties, He was also m a position to let men know where workmen were wanted and where they were not, thus very oon> sid.-rably shortening their journeys, by oattiog off those that would be fruitless. A'ter several questions bad been asked and answered, Mr Leonard Price under took to make arrangements for the next meeting on the 11th June, at whioh a representative would be appointed to attend the Oonferenoe to be held m Oamaru on the 14th, at whioh offioers of the Union for New Zealand would be appointed, and the whole thing put m working order.

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— •■*! Public Notices. WHICH IS RIGHT, TO LIVE AND ■* EAT, OR EAT AND LIVE ? SOME People Live to Eat, and some Eat to Live. Which is best ? To live we must oat, and having settled this, it bocomoa an important question what to ear, as on the wholesomeness of food depends health. Therefore try T. Hoult's SEAL EPPING PORK SAUSAGES, At the NEW POIIK BHOP, between TI Zander and Co.'s and the Broad Co,'", where you will find "the above, also PORK POSS. BRAWN, FAGGOTS, PlGfc,' CHEEKB, PIGS' TROTTERS, POUL- TRY, SMOKED HAMS AND BACON, all his own make and curing ; also FRUITS of all descriptions. HERBAL BEER from own Faotory, " Confectionery, &c. TEA AND COFFEE at all hours. Sitting Room at back of shop for Visitors. . 5 104 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP NOTICE is hereby given that tho Partnership heretofore existing between the undersigned under the firm of " Scaly BroB." aB Seed Merchants and Nurserymen, has been Dissolved by mutual consent as from the 30th day of April, 1887. The Book Debts of the firm have bean assigned to Mr J. Scaly, who will receive and pay all debts due to or by the late firm. J J. Scaly will carry on tho Seed Busi- ness on his own account. T, Scaly will i carry on tho Nureery Business on his own account. Dated this 2nd day of May, 1887. , . J. SEALY; THOS. SEALY. Witness — H. O. Segebs, ' l Draper, Ashburton; J "TfJTITH reference to the above Diesolu- »» tion of Partnership, I beg (o intimate that I shall henceforward carry on the Nursery Department of the Business m my own name and on my own account. I will endeavour to maintain and merit » the reputation the late Firm enjoyed during the 12 years I have had (ho j supervision of this branch of the Business. With the aid of an experienced practical staff, and by giving my own undivided personal attention to the growth and - improvement of my already gigantic Stoc* of Fruit and Forest Trees, I hopo to be able to ensure complete satisfaction <~ to my old and valued patrons, and as many new ones as shall favor me with their commands, ' THOS. SEAL*, Riverbank, Ashburton. TTTITH reference to the above, I bog " to intimate that I will m future carry on the Seed Department of the Business on my own acoount under the style of J. Scaly and Co and trast my old friends and the public generally will continue to extend to me the samo • esteemed patronage which they co liberally bestowed on the late Firm duritu? tho many years this branch of the Business wns under my care. I shall continue to employ experts m this Jine, both m Europe and America, frr the careful s-loction and shipment of tho Foreign Seeds which I import. By this> moans I will be able to secure Stocks of the beßt and purest description obtainable, and at the same time obtain supplies of anything new m the way of Garden and Flower Seeds which may be worthy of merit, J. SEALY, . East; and Moore streets, Aehburton. DISSOLUTION " OF PARTNERSHIP. IN Conscquonco of the DISSOLUTION of PARTNERSHIP we will offer tho : whole of our EXTENSIVE STOCK, CONSISTING OF DEAPEKY, CLOTHING, , AND BOOTS £9000 £9000 HARDWARE AND GENERAL IRONMONGERY £7500 £7500 GLASS, EARTHENWAEE , AND GROCERIES, £1900 £1900 At such pricoß as will command a CLEARANCE within Two Months. As tho DRAPERY, IRONMONGERY, and CROCKERY STOCKS are our own Importations lately, lauded (some still to arrive) bought direct from tho Manufac- turers, purchasers will havo an oppor- tunity of getting NEW GOODS, and at SUCH TRICES bb will bo better than buying from BANKRUPT STOCKS at any price. THE SALE WILL COMMENCE ON THURSDAY 12th MAY. OBR-& ALOOEN.



lublic Notices. MissBARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameron Skteet We3t. MISS BAFRATT having erected a suitable ro< m for th 9 purpose, ia now prepared to receive Pnpils m English, Music, French, and Drawing. Sahool wil rc-opsn MONDAY, May 23rd. _ _*__ ASHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 mHE CONCRETE DIPS are now 50 JL feet long, and fitted with all the latest improvements For particulars as to coat of dipping sheep, apply at tho Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOOK AND SALEYAttDS COMPANY LIMITED. mUESDAY NEXT*, the 24th May, .JL being the anniversary of the Queen's Birthday, the usual sale of stock will NOT be held. The next Bale will take place on TUESDAY, the 31st inst, at the TINWALD YARDS. GEO. JAMESON. Secretary. T AM A pASH pUROHASER or OATS AND BARLEY GEORGE JAMESON, ASHBUItTON. pet Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned begs to oall the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,000,000 Forest Trees, inola- ding 200,000 Cupreaaus Macrooarpa, one and two years old; 200,000 Pinuß Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinua Larfoio; 3C0.000 Silver Birohj 10,000 Pinus Außtriaca; all other klnda m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage Plants on Bale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Piants, N.B. — All orders by post, or othorw'&9, ahall reoeive ray best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSE Allenton, Aehburton, r2B HOKSE COVEKS, HORSE COVERS. J, HESELTINE, SADDLER, BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ASHBURTOI.I AND AT TINWALD. I HAVE determined to give better value i m HORSE COVERS than any other m the trade m Canterbury, having IMPORTED DIRECT, CANVAS of a superior make for Covei s. I have also JUST LANDED, a large Shipment of all kinds of SADDLERS, per b.b. Talnul, from the best Rnglk'fr manufacturers, which I am pre^rted to sell at piiceß not to be beaten. I have m Stock every destulpilon of Saddlery to eeleot from. Cash Customer? liberal^? rjfealt "ttb. liigheat Orsh Price for Horeo LjJ The old motto — Thr Best is the Ihbapbst 3+105 Important Notice. TRANSFER OF BUSINESS. T BEG to announce that I havo SOLE TDE WHOLE OF. MY STOCK of TIMBEJR AND THE GOODWILL OF BUSINESS TO Messrs Tucker & Restell, TIMBER AND GENERAL MERCHANTS, TO WHOM 1 CAN EEOOMMEND MY CUSTOMERS And those who] kindly PROMISED ME SUPPORT. W. W, WHITE. S ' ■■■.■■:



Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited for cleaning out X Creek, about 20 chains. For infor- mation apply to the undersigned, with whom Tenders must be left before Noon on SATURDAY, May 21st, 1887. CYBIL JEPHSON, 5*146 District Road Survoyor. DRESS AND MANTLE MAKING. MISS CHALKLAN desires to intimate to her friends, patrons, and the public generally that she has Commenced Business, and is now prepared to execute all Orders m Dress and Mantle making Latest Style and Fit Guaranteed. Address— -Burnett street East. 5 63 MRS MANHIRB, Saundkbs' BmiiDi&as, FANCY GOODS of all description* Aprons, Ladies' and Children's Clothing m variety on Sale and Patterns for Inspection. Note the address- SAUJSDERS' BUILDINGS, Opposite Railway Stit'on: NOTICE TO SHEEP OWNERS. Joseph Ford's Patent Mixture, A PERFECT CURE for all scour and £\_ lung worm m sheep. One gallon sufficient for 160 sheep. Price, 17s 6dfor one gallon; two gallon tins, 17b per gallon. Sent to any part on remittance to JOSEPH FORD, Baling. AGENTS WANTED. 4t279 HAVES & GO. MAINTAIN that it is no use to make hue and cry about what one is going to do, unless one is prepared to do it, and m advertising what we .have for sale you are kindly invited to look through our Establishments, and ye A will find that we are decidedly the Cheapest and Best House m town for everything. ;NO MISTAKE IN THIS. Drain Pipes. A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 laches— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOKGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON Please Observe, OUR Teas for Strength, Bichneßß, and Full, Natural- Flavoured Liquor have no equal, and bear the Highest Public Reputation for Superiority and Lnßtiog Properties. We therefore feel confident that any Bpurious nostrum would be quite out of place m order to bring our high- class Teas into repute, an our practical knowledge m Handling, and efficiency m Coupling their different Properties when Blending, is, we think, a sufficient guarantee for their ever increasing demand and prominence over the Low- Class Teas which require special induce- ments to Effect their Sale, and so distasteful to the Public. HAYES~& CO., TEA BLENDERS. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY THE NEW GOODS FOR THE "WINTER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED OUT The ook is THE LABGEST & BEST SELECTED IN THE TOWN, And the variety of Style and Patterns m Men's, Youthß', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to be desired. Thousand b of Men's and' Boys Suits, newest styles. Trousers and Trousers and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Overcoats, Waterproof Coats and Leggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new stylo worn Children's Jersey Suits, Childr vj Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiery, Scarves j Oxford Regatta and White Shirts Bugs, Portmanteaus, and Travolll -ajßegs tfia celebrated WERTHEIM SWING . MACHINE. Time Payments. N,Z CLOTHING FACTORY, East Stribt GREAT JUBILEE SALE :OF Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. •COMMENCING THTJKSDAY NEXT. • Particulars m future Advertisement, ANDREW ORR



■ Auctions' THURSDAY, MAY 26tf, 1887. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MES3RS H. MATSON & CO. will Sell by Public Auotlon at Mr William Fergus's Farm, Mount Somers, on THUBSDAY, 26ra MAY, 1887, By order uader Bill of Sale, without reserve, the whole of the LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as under,— SOO MBRINO EWES IKQ OROSSBBBD LAMBS X HORSES f 1 cow 1 Q PIGS "I WAGGON -1 DBAY "I EOUBLB FUfiBOW PLOUGH A SETS HABNES3 ■J SET HARROWS H STACK OAT SHEAVES 1 Q SACKS OATS REAPER AND BINDER -| RIDING SADDLE tjrv EMPTY BACKS FURNITURE, <fee, <fee. Other entries taken at the Offic9 of the undereigned or on the Farm. Sale at Twelve o'clock. H. MATSON & CO., ! Auctioneers. ' SPECIAL ENTRY, SATURDAY, ITst MAY, 1837. At the Enst Streot Horse Bazaar. At 1 o'clock, FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT MARES AND GELDINGS FROM THE SOUTH. TO FABMERS, CONTRACTORS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. MESSES FRIEDLANDER BROS , have reco'ved instructions from Messrs Imeie and Gawn to Sell by Public Auction as above, — 1 X FIRST-CLASS DRAUGHT Ift A-O MARES AND GELDINGS. XO { From 3 to 5 Years. The abovp horeee are all thoroughly well broken to all manner of work, and the vendors' names ore a guarantee of their quality. The horees will arrive on Thursday evening, and may be inspected on Friday on application to the Auctioneer. FBIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, 5°132 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 21st MAY. At East Street Horeo Bazaar, At 12.30 sharp. FOR ABSOLUTE SALE 100 AOE B S. 100 AT MOUNT SOMEBS. F?RIEDLANDER BkOS. have received X. instructions to Sell by Public Auc- tiorj, at the above time and place- That most desirable Farm contesting of 100 Aores, lately m the occupation of Mr J. H. Carl ton, fronting the Mount Somers Railway Station. The property is all In English Grass, and divided into 3 Paddocks. There is a new well built 4-Roomed Cottage thereon ; also Stables and Sheds j Terms at Pale, FRIEDLANDER BROS., PETER WILLIAMS, 5*117 Auctioneer. _ SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, 21st MAY, 1887. AT THE EAST~iTREET HORSE BAZAAR, At 2.15 p.m. TO CONTRACTORS, FARMERS. AND OTHERS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, have received instructions from Messrs Ede Bbos. to Sell by Public Auction at the above time and place, — A TEAM OF 6 GRAND WAGGON HORSES, WITH -WAGGON AND HARNESS COMPLETE. The Auctioneer wishes to call special attention of Buyers to this grand lot of Horses. They are all young, guaranteed staunch, and fit to go into any sort of work, FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, , 5°122 Auctioneer. MONDAY, 23rd MAY, 1887. ON THE FARM, WINOHMOI4E BO AD At 12 o'clock. Clearing Unreserved Sale OF LANDED PEOPERTY, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. riRIEDLANDER BROS, have received r Instructions from Mr George Gra- ham, who is leaving the distrlot, to sell by Puolio Auction at the above time and place— His Valuable Improved Farm OF 200 ACRES 200 Thla Farm ts on the Wlnchmore Ttoad •nd joins the pi'operMea of Mi E.Monson and Me John Hepburn. It la divided into 3 paddocks by good live fences •ad well watered. 140 Aores are la Grass and the remainder m Stubble. There is a good 6 Roomed House and 5-Stalled Stable thereon. This Is a very desirable Farm for a Butcher, being about 4 miles from Asb- burtoD, and having frontages to 3 Roads. The property will be offered as ft now stands, but failing to find a purchaser it will be divided and put up m three (3 lots. Also — 10 Draught Horses, all good workers 1 Bay Horse (the famous Steeple* chaser, Fox) 1 Chestnut flack Mare, by the Ad- miral, and In foal to Calstook 1 McOormlok Reaper aDd Binder (m good order) 3 D.F. Ploughs, 1 Set Disk Harrows, 1 Dray, 1 Foar. wheeled Spring Wnggon, Corn Crasher, Harness, <$c. , &o« 8 Tons Oat Sheaf Chaff. Also — On account another vender. 250 Merino Ewes. Terms *t Sale, Luncheon provided. . FRIEDLANDER BROS; PETER WILLIAMS,



Pablic Notice y TO LET.— IOO Aores of Turnips with 80 Acres of Good Tussock and Stubble Land. Apply to John Doyle, near Shepherd's Bush, Rangitata. ASBBURTON GAS, COAL, AND COKE COMPANY LIMITED. NOTICE is hereby given that any Person Lighting Street Lamps, other tbaa the Servants of the Gas Company, will be prosecuted, and a Reward of ONE POUND is offered to any Person giving Information which Bhall lead to the con- vlotlon. By order, J. WARD. < ________ Seoretary. QUEEN'S JUBILEE. A PPLIOATIONS are invited for x\_ peraons willing to act as Seorotary to the Jubilee Committee. Applicants to Btate the remuneration they ate willing to act for. Specifications of duties are on view at the County Council Officoß, Ashburton. Applications addressed to Chairman Jubilee , Committee, County Council Offices, Ashburton, will be received up to 2 p.m. at the County Oonnoil Offices on SATURDAY, 21st instant. By order. F. MAIN WARING, Seoretary pro tern. Aahburton May 18. 6J147 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. OVERHAULING" WATER BACfIS. NOriCE is hereby given that water will be Bhut off all Races between ABhburton River and Test Channel 0 for FIVE DAYS from 23rd Mas ; also from C, D and Branches for FIVE DAYS from 30th May ; and from E and Branches for FIVE DAYS from 6th June, Occupiens failing to put Races into a thoroughly efficient state on or before the above dates will be dealt with strictly under the provisions of the By- laws. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 5 135 County Engineer. THE BULLI DISASTER. ■ y PERSONS not subscribing towards this urgently required Fond through any looal Committee In their own locali- ties, or m any other way more desirable to themaelvea, can do so by addressing their kind contributions either to the Central Committee lv Sydney, the Branch Committee at Bnlli (eight miles from Wollongong), or to W. J. POULTER, Mayor of Wollongong, A. A. TURNER, Police Magistrate, Joint Tbeasubhbs, Wollongong Branch, Bulli Relief Fund. Town Hall, Wollonc;ong, N.S.W., April£6 h, 1887. Auct'on?. SATTJEDAY, 21st MAY. SPECIAL ENTRY. On account of Mr R. Kemp, — The WELL-KNOWN HUNTER, 11 LARRY." Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 21st MAY. SPECIAL ENTRY. On account of a Southland Client,— f> SPLENDID DRAUGHT HORSES From 4 to G years old. Sale at 1 o'clock. ~. BULLOOK, 5 148 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 28th. An Improved Farm of 570 Aores m the Wakanul Road Board District, for Sale, by order of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received m. struotlons to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date; on ac- count and by order of the Mr vtgagees an Improved Farm, of 570 ACRES, situated near the Beaob In the Wakanul Road Board District, being Rural Sections 3784, 27205, 27120, 24125, 24292, 24293, 24294, 24295, 30535, 30450, at present m the occurs lon of Mb F. Biokards It is divided into seven I paddocka well watered with County Water Races. There is a Dwelling House, Stable, and other buildings erected on the Property. If not sold &h a whole, it can be divided i£ pur- chasers bo desire. The terms of payment will be liberal, viz , only 10 per cent dopoeit required, balance by instalments bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum. Inspection invited, Sale at 12 30. T. BULLOCK, 5°172 Auctioneer CHEAP LANDJ3HEAP LAND. SATURDAY, MAY 28th. 282 Aores, Situated In the Rakaia Road Road Board District, near the Sea Beach, being R.S. 26898. 26899, 26900. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions frpm the Proprietor, to Sail by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, the above-named Rural Seo- liom, containing — OOQ ACRES OOQ 4O*I (more or less) &OA All m its Native State, partly Fenced. This offers a favorable opportunity for persons acquiring Unimproved Land m its Native State, at a low figure, and on very liberal tnrmß. Intending Purchasers are respectfully invited to inspect it, and attend the Sale* Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOOK, 5°173 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MAY 21st. AN IMPROVED FARM, of 98fc Acreß 1 at May field, Anama 'Road Board District, for Sale by Public Auotlon. MR T. BULLOCK has received In- Btruotlons from Mr James Bbakb, m consequence of his leaving the district, to Sell by Public Auotion at the Arcade on the above date, his IMPROVED FARM, of 98fc AORES, being R.S. number 24907, situated at Mayfield, m the Anama Road Board District. On this property the*e is frected a Comfortable Farm House of 4 Rooms, also Stockyard, Piggeries, &c. The Farm Is divided into 5 Paddocks with ' water m each, and has been down In English Grasses for some years. It is very, conveniently situated for a family man, being only H miles from Mayfield • Sohool, and 3£ miles from the Valetta Railway Station, Mount Somers Line. Terms of payment will be very liberal, viz , a small Deposit Oaab. Balance can remain on Mortgage for a number of • years, bearing a low rate of Interest. Salo'at 12.45 ' T. BULLOOK, O V9 Auctioneer!



Public Notices £2 Reward TITILL be paid to anyone supplying m VV formation scouring the oonviotlon of the person or persons who have wilfully damaged the Butts and other property at the Asnburton Rifle Range. W. B. DOLMAN. Oapt. Com. A Bhburton Rifles. Ashburton, 18th May, 1887. 5 151 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, MAY 24th, AND DUNEDIN BAOES, 24th and 25th MAY. RETURN EXCURSION TICKETS to Dunedtn will be issued as under on 21st, 23rd, and 24th May, available for return up to and including 30th instant. From First Class Second OlaBS. Rakala ... 33 1 £2a Ashburton ... 28s 18a 6d Saturday Return Tide's from any Station to any Station will be issued 0 1 21it, 23rd, and 24th. May, available for return up to and including 30 h instant. Goods Treffio will be suspended- on the 24th May. 6t136 By Order. ODDFELLOWa' HALL. TUESDAY, 24th" MAY, 1887, JUBILEE TEA MEETING AND CONCERT. Under the Auspices of the A Bhburton Wesleyan Ohurch. A PUBLIC TEA. MEETING as above, will take place at the Oddfellows' Ball, on Queen's Birthday, to be fol- lowed by a Service of Song, illustrative of scenes and incidents m the Life of Her Majesty. Admiaiion — Tea and Oon- C ;rt, la fid ; Concert only, Is ; Tea from 5 to 7 ; Concert at 8. 6*141 Town Hall, Kakaia. QUEEN'S "iIETHDAY TUESDAY, MAY 24th. Tt/JESSRS ROBELLE BROS, will have ranch -LtJL pleasure m introducing to the inhabi- tants of Rakoia on the above date their cele- brated SURPRISE PARTY CONSISTING OF 16 PERFORMERS. Gymnasts, Acrobats, Song and Dance Artißte, Serio-Comic and Motto Singers, Eng- lish, Irish, Scotch, and Negro Delineators, Comedians, etc. A Select Ball Will bo held after the performance, music for •which will be pro\ided by an efficient String Band, Admission-- Entertainment: Front Seats, 2s, Bnck Seats, Ib. Tickets for Ball, 2b 6d extra. Ladies free. Doors open at 7.50 ; perfoiooance at 8 eharp. H. BOSELLE, Business Manager. IN nddition to my TOBACCONIST FANCY GOODS, AND HAIR- DRESSING BUSINESS, I have NOW OPENED my UPSTAIRS ROOM as n FIRST-CLASS BILLIAED ROOM, It being provided with one of the Best English Tables. . The Room will be open for play at all hours. Entrance from chop, or Bide door East street. new "Tt 0 0 k op TOYS, PIPES, TOBACCONIST-WARE, AND FANCY GOODS, Just Opened up, W. ZA~NDER, BILLIARD & HAIRDREBSING SALOONS EAST STREET. YXfE ARE CASH PURCHASER OP Wheat Oats Barley .*. .» Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON, Skin Sales. FBIDAY, "27tii MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS. fTIHE Undersigned beg to announce that 1 they will hold a Salo of SKINS at their HORSE BAZAAR, East street, every second FRIDAY. The first Salo will tike place on FRIDAY, 27th MAY. Entries are invited early m each week, so as to enable us to advise buyers of the quantity for each Sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 5*115 Auctioneer. Skin Sales. FIBST SALETiBIDAY 27th MAY. TO FELLMONGERS AND OTHERS. nnHE Undersigned bog to announce that JL m consequence of repeated applica- tions from buyers, and m the interests of their Clients, they will bold a Sale of SKINS at Tattersall's, Ashburton, every second FRIDAY, first Sale, I'RIDAY, 27th May, 1887. H. MATSON & CO., s°Bo , Auctioneers. FAYARD AND BLAYN PAPER SIXTY yearß of great success proclaim superiority m the treatment of Violent Colds, Irritation of tho Chest, Aching, Sprain Sprains, Sorca, Scalds, Corns, Bunions, Sof Corns, etc. This modicine, the property o which has been established more than half a century by thousands of cures, iB of an inyalu* able use m many inflammatory diseases againßt which there are not many effi actons remedies, and ia therefore justly considered by a great number of our most eminent physicians as the most activo and least irritating agent m the bove affections. Ia order to avoid counterfeiting, Messrs Fayard and Blayn's signature has to be required on every roll of paper and on the box. Wholesale 80, Eve Saint-Merri, Paris (France) and sold by all Chemists m the olonies; Drapery, Grocery, Boots, Clothing, &c A GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERYONE, haybsTa co.. llavlig BOUGHT a Large BANKRUPT STOCK to the tune of £600 And many of these Goods are marked at LESS THAN HALF-PRICE Our determination is TOQLEAB,



A PUBLIC MEETING will be held m tho Waterton Library on BATUR DAY, 21at inßt , at 730 p.m., to consider the best menna of celebrating the Queen'B Jubilee m that Tpwn. 5 170 ALL ACCOUNTS owing to Mr R. J, Whittle, lato^ of the Commercial Eotel, must be paid to me on or before Ist June, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken for their recovery. E, M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor, Havelock Street. 19th May, 1887. 5J71 NOTICE, ALL Accounts against Messrs Dudley and Northoy are to be sent m to mo at Mr George Jameson's Office for eett'e ment before 31st May, 1887. 5 175 C. T. DUDLEY. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL mENDERS are invited far,— I.— Rail laying, Mount Somera Tram- way. 2 — Supplying 6 tons Spiking for Do. 3 — Enlurging Water Race to Irrigation Farm. 4. — Repairs and additions to Crate, Upper Rangfyata Bridge. Speciftcationa &c. to be seen at Council Chambers, and Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m not later than 11 o'clock a m. FRIDAY, 3rd June next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, &sl7l County Engineer.



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