arriving at four o'okok, I at onoe pro oeeded to the mine, and want along the tunnel ai far as I could go with Bafety. Id many places I had to olimb for yards over fallen blocks of atone tons m weight. I had proceeded nearly a milo and a quarter when I deemed it advisable to return. Consequent on the effect of the fool air, no attempt has so f»r been made to explore the western drive. It la alleged that this is impossible at present, owing to the presence of (oul air The opening ii temporarily stopped with eanvai to keep the fi e damp baok. The direct course of the supply of fresh air Is •long the straight run ir. the main wrk ingt. The very greatest oare is required In passing through towards tne place where the men lie burled. A touoh of a careless hand, or a jar to a prop on a cab piece, and thousands of tons of crumbling •arth and rock may bo preoip-tated to the level of the floor. It is a journey fraught with intense daDger, aad the brave men who are risking their lives to reoover the bodies of their oomradeß dis play a true spirit of heroism. The te port of the explosion was heard at Worth Bnlll, three miles away, but few exoopt old miners and women who had heard that awfnl sound before recognised the note of death. The terrible nnws spread like wildfire, and by 4 pm. people from far and near gathered at the month of the pit. The town of Bulli to day, bears a funeral aspect ; men are" wandering listlessly and aimltssly about, waiting for news which cannot, unless by the interposition of a mlrec^e, be good news ; women aro rushing frantically about, praying, weeping, appealing to God to pity them and to men to aid them What oan be done is being done, but the work of the reo «v«ry of the bodies will extend over some days. Business is all but entirely suspended. Mr A. Tamer, Polioe Magistrate, Woolongong, wired the Minister of Mines at eight o'olook the next m rniag : — "... . It Is only rHr.tnily th*t a long strike at the Billi Colliery was terminated and the mine resumed fu'l work. The fall number of employes is about 300 men."

Bulli is sixty miles south from Sydney. and is a mining township situated be tween the Illawarra mountains and the cotet. The Ball! Company's mine pene trates the hill at a distance of about two miles from the sea The workingß are rery extenßlve, and extend for n mite and a half from the mouth of the tunnel.

FURTHER NEWS FROM TONGA

The " Auckland (Star's " correspondent •fc Tonga says:— The recent attempt on the Premier's life has ended m the extermina tion of Wesleyanlsm m Tonga, Those who aitfll remain adherr-nta to Mr Moulton, to the number of thirty-el^ht, were «ent to Fiji by the Matoku3, a Haatdlßchocner; Bind the Maiathotahu, eohooner, was sent io Hawaii and Va*au to take those who wars left there, lome six or Beven per haps In eaoh place. At the present mo ment no Wesleyan service is beld through out the Tongan group, Daring the last year or so the number of Mr Moulton's Adherents has not been more than eight hundred, including men, women and children; and of th it number not more than three hundred odd could have been men; yet at the recent trial mora than a hundred were found Implicated, and more than half Mr Moui oa's col'ege ■tndentl. The Tongaa Wesleyan College hai been disbanded, and will never be Allowed to sefc up again. The number of soldiers still remaining is two hundred, one hundred from Hsabai, and one hun dred from Va van. Many of these will remain for some time yet, m consequence of the attitude taken by many Europeans, and the part they have assumed m this affair.

About ten * d»ya ago the Government announced that martial law was at an end, and that the laws would be again strictly carried oat. Thia has had the eff'ofc of Increasing peace and quietness and things •re returning to their wonted condition.

In the ourae of a few days the re maining prisoners will be tried, but it is not thought there will be any more capi tal oases, but simply a tria 1 of those who have been scorn ol>c»a

LONDON SOCIALISTS.

The London correspondent cf tho Bel f«it "Newsletter" writes as follows (under date January 24th) concerning the conduct of the Socialists : The London Socialists are being allowed a good deal of rope of late. They have for several weeks past invaded nnmoroua places of worship m the metropolis for the pirpuse of cheering or groaning tho sormons de livered. Under the Act of Parliament 'Whioh makes brawling In churoh a frravw offence, they ought to hivo been paniihed, but no doubt those ministers who feh the ohurch m which they preached desecrated, and themselves in tuited through tha violence and vulgarity of th« Socialists, deemed it best to over look the outrages. Referring to a recent "lohurob parade" of the Socialists m Marylebone tbe local paper remarked— " We understand that the main reason for such a strong show of police on the ocoasion, arose out of the außpioion that tbe valuable communion plate of the parish ohuroh was i ■ danger.' Tncenaod at tbe undisguised imputation of motive, acraa rf the Socialists to day, headed by -the now notorious John Williams, marched upon tha offioa of the journal. The police, hearing of the in tlmidatory visit, were m strong forco m and about the office of the (.Sending newspaper when Mr Williams, and somn of his misguided friends puD i' an ■ppennnoe and interviewed the editori who appeared equal to the unusua posi tion fa whioh he foand himself. He quietly Informed the Socialists that he wa* willing to iuiert " a correction " if It wers put m writing. Then the pro cession of Socialists, who had felt their reputations ud justly assailed, marched off. This is a sample of what might be Axpeoted to happen m a country which boasts of a free Press, (f the rabble from whioh the Socialists are reorulted had their way. Many think that it is time the Socialist nnisauce was grappled with onoa for all.

THE JUBILEE CROWN PROPOSAL

This is wbatjthe ''New Zealand Timea" has to s»y on the above subject :— Of all the numerous silly and childish sugges tions that have been made as to the cele bration of the Queen's Jubilee, the most utterly imbecile proposal comes from Mel bourne and was mentioned m ytisterday's telegrams. It is that all the Australian colonies should " join m presenting to her Majesty a crown made of colonial ?old, and studded with fifty diamonds to repre sent the years of her reign. " We sincerely truit and believe that the colonies will not for one moment entertain the idea of doing anything bo absolutely aennelesa and uaeless. Tbe Queen has already quiet a museum of oiO*ur,far more than she tnows what to do with, or than she oan ever wear. Indeed seeing that her Mrjesty never will wear a crown at all nowadays, notwithstanding the frequent hints that something else is- to bo desired Id the way cf regal robes at a pu lio oere moaial than "a rusty black drees and bonnet," we really do not sea what she could do with tbe foolish bauble propound to be sent to her from tbe Antipodes, save to add it to the glittering collection of similar toys shut up m that cago at the Tower and shown to London sightseers. It is am* zing that people can bo found empty-headod and weak-minded enough to make snob a suggestion. Surely there are brains enough m Australasia to devise ■ome better memorial of the Royal Jubilee than so grow % piece of torn*

A MUNICIPAL SQUABBLE.

A COUNCILLOR FINED.

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.ltkgton, Maroh 30.

! At a special meeting' of the City Oounoll to-day a resolution passed at the last mbeting to pay Mrßigelnson, O E. £7 7b per diem while engaged m making en quiries regarding the method of disposal it aeweratje and rubbish at Home during hia visit there, wns*oonfirmed. Councillor Onombo said be would take an opportunity of acquainting the ratepayers that a piece of jobbery had been committed. The words were taken down and the Counoil went Into Committee to consider the matter, ths result being that Ooombe was fined £2, and Mr Travers, Solicitor, wbp instructed to recover the amount If not paid m 14 days.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Important to Shareholder*. Auoklm), March 9 0

An important judgment was delivered m the District Court to day m the cnse of the North New Zealand Woollen Com pany v Styiik, an action to recover £47 lOs, allotment money and calls on a hundred shares. Payment was resisted : (1) BectUfie defendant waß induced to becomo a shareholder by fraudulent representation on the part of A. D. Bennett ; (2) Because there w as a material variance between the prospectus and the Articles of Association His Hom>r held the fraudulent statement proved, but siid the defendant should have repudiated the shares as soon as he discovered it. He also held that the same rule applied to 'ho variance between the prospectus and the Articles of Association. He held that the defendant had n<>t repudiated promptly, or within a reason able time, not. m fixt, till the present action had been raised. Ho therefore gave judgment for the amount claimed with cob a The defendant gave notice of appeal. Gold. Thame«, March 30. The Cambria crushing for the past foitnight haa prnduc d 376 z gold, Sudden Death. A voting m n named Joitn Kneebone, residing at T/traru, died suddenly last evening owing to the bursting of a blood vessel. The JubilfO. .Nelson, Maroh 30 A public mooting was held last night, the Alayci presiding, to consider the boßt meand of commemorating the Queen's Jubilee. It was decided to raise £400 for converting a reserve near the Government Buildings into ornamental gardens, and £100 for the celebration of the day. A large and influential committee was appointed to canvas for subscriptions and make arrangements.

Committed for Trial. Chkistohdhoh. Mai oh 30. William Ball was committed for trial to-day on a charge of stealing load. He wa« on accomplice of five men committed on Monday on the same chaige. Horman Groth wuß committed for breaking and entering with intant to commit a felony.

The

CULTIVATION OF AFRICAN DESERTS.

Tt will be remembered that some years ago Colonel Roudaire brought forward a proposal to transform some of the deserts io Africa into Inland seas, the level of the soil being at present about 80ft below that of the Mediterranean. An alternative proposal was made by Colonel Landau, who has aotually commenced to work on these lines, and he bas just presented to the French Academy of Science a report; In whioh he states that he has driven an artesian well m tbe dese»rt to the depth of 300 ft, which is now discharging fresh water at the rate of 2000 gallons a minot", which Bufficea for the Irrigation of 500 hectares This area was a desert a year ago, and is now a fertile and well stocked district. A ssoond artesian well is now being driven, to extend this area of fertilisation — Tndn«itrieß,

PRUSSIAN MILLIONAIRES.

Thu cfnoal incomu tax returns, which have just buen published m Be'lin (^uys the '• Pall Mall Gazette,") show that the mnn who is rated highest m all Ptusaltk is Herr Krupp, of Ea.en. Hia income )b nsaerted at more thun five million marks, or £250,000 sterling, on which he paya 151 200 marks, or £7? 60 annually. Next coraen Baron Rothschild, of Frankfort-on tbe-Maine, with an income of 2f millions, paying a tax of 81,000 markß, or £4050 per annum Then follows the British Consul-General Baron Bleichrodwr, of Berlin with an income of about 2,340,000 marks, paying »n annual tax of 68,4 0 marks, or £3420, The two next richest men m Prussia 'are two iSileaiau iron masters. The only other Prussians with an income f over a million marks are Baron Hanaemann and a Westphalia magnate, each of whom pays rather more than £1500 a year »b»* Troanury.

A SYDNEY DEN.

The following appears m a Sydney paper ;— A correspondent, who has been at the game himself, but who "for con- Boienoe sake " voald " liko to see the thing squarhsd," tell us rf a receptacle for obnoxious perrona (sic), who, for a otlpu lated cum are quietly " put away " and i o questions asked. One man from Adelaide is there, he avers, white an ariatocret enj iya the society of his young and hand some wife. This " prisoner " has been there, insensible, for seven months. Another young man who stands m the way of a villain, is an inmate, end will, our informant snyn, conn be m the harbor. Another m from New Zealand, kept there at the instance of a buMneas mar, the reason being his efforts to promote temperauoe. Others, if out informant ia to be believed, are m thla den, the looale of whioh is given' m near a suburban railway station.

THE TICHBORNE CLAIMANT.

The following 'is from the London letter of tho "Dunodla St»r":--The un fortunate Claimant has at length reached the lowest rung of fortune's ladder, bar tho workhouse. He is exhibiting him* self m a travelling oaravan m the States m company with a " bearded lady " and a '• deformed drawf " for a penny ahow. A New South Wales "eqoatter" wo knew Castro yoarß ago at Wagga Wagga came across this show at Chicago (I think he said), and went m to see if he could recognise bia old acquaintance. Be found the erstwhile burly botcher a broken-down old man, hopelessly weary and despondent. The Australian came to the conclusion that (whatever was the case originally) the Claimant firmly believes himself to be Sir Roger Tioh borne now. He has acted the lie till it has become solid reality to 'him. The ono thing all who have ever met Castro (from Sergeant Ballantlne and Guildford Onskw m his meat prosperous days down to Davitt and other prisoners at Dartmoor) t»)l unite m saying ia that, drunk or sober, no temptation would ever per suade him to confess his inperaonation of Tlchboroe a fraud . Even now he will tell you " his name and bia honor are deartr to him than life." With a view to settling tho Tichborne question finally at rest, and gmrding future generations of the family from the annoying preten tiona of ihe Claimant's progeny, Sir Edward Tlohboroa reoently, I am told, Instructed hia solicitor to offer "Sir Hoger " a small annuity if he would make an Affidavit (for publication after hia death) of 'he true facts of the Or ton- Castro conspiracy. The offer was ecorn fully repelled,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Aucklano, March 29,

Captain-Commandant LeUoy, of the Naval Battalion; Major Humlin, Wniuku ; and Captain Morrison, of the Permanent Atillery ; havo been appointed a Board to enquire into the recent troubles m JXo 3 Battalion, which resulte ? hi the reei^naM- n Of the Pods mby Rifles ; and coinou-DOt) their sittings to-morrow m private. Wellington, Mirch 29.

The expected departure list of Govern ment immigrants who were to sail 'for thU colony by the b.b. Arawtt on February 26th gives the following numbers for the different poitß :— Auckland 53, Nelson 2. Otago 25 Marlboroagh 1, Canterbury 41. Hawke'a Bay 10, Wellington fi2, Tarnnaki 4. Weatland 8, Invercargill 5- total, 201 souls, equal to l ( i p | adulta Dr PembaHon, who came here frrip South Africa eignt monthß ago, died tht morning somewhat suddenly. Be had been Buffering from innnmnia, and to obtain slepp took a email quantity cf morphia, whioh seemn to have killed him. Drs Fell and Collins, who were called m, were of opinion that but for excessive weakness the doße would not have beon fatal. He leaveß a wife and nix children.

TiiMaru, March 29

A meeting of the Q teen's Jubilee Committee was held thi3 evening. After a long diaoußsion fifreee proposals as to the most suitable way of commemorating the jubilte were reduced to four, three of whioh were virtually aline, viz., that a handsome drinking fonntain be ireoted a' a elfce to be agreed on, and a fourth that a museum be established. Finally, n ) one proposal was accepted, the meeting ad journing f> r a week for the purpose of sllowiDg time for other suggestions to be cent In.

Dunedin, March 29

His Hro'»Uency the (Governor has sub scribed £100 to the funds of the Imperial Institute.

Tho anna il report of the Accident In suranco Association shows ih*t the total income for tl.o post jear wae £4007. and the exnpnditure, including £300 written off, £5470, thawing a debit balance of £1642 The falling off m premiums is attributed to excessive competition, cutting of rates, and the olrcunucribed area.

The Bible m Schools Aesooiation are about to organise branches thronghout the country districts m view of the coming elections. A suggestion of the Nelaon Aasociition to hold a meeting m Welling ton of the supporters of the movement daring the coining session w*3 adopted,

.t ■ TTO ABH BTTRTON GUARDIAN; WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30, 1887



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Prosecute the Swindlers!



If when .you call for American Hop Bitterß (see green twig of Hops on the white label mid Dr Sortie's name bloivu m the bottle), the vendor hands out anything but American Hop Bitters refuse it and shun the vendor as you would a viper ; and if he has taken your money for anything else indict him for the fraud and sue him for damages for the swindle, and we will pay you liberally for the oonvio- tion.



■"■!■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■>, J^a— Public Notices MAOANDREW MEMORIAL FUND. ." A SUBSCRIPTION List lies at the « Mnil " and « Guardia» " Office for signature, and f shall be happy to receive and forward contributions, either for the Scholarship, or statue, or unconditional. WM. J STEWARD. From the Official Assignee m Bankruptcy, District of Ashburton, ;Canterbury, Memorandum for Mr Andrew Orr, Ashburton. Dear Siß,-J?e Alexander Smith, I have the pleasure to inform you that your Cash Tender for the .Stock m the above Estate is Accepted m terms of the Tender. Yours truly, J. O BELL, Deputy Official Assignee, mHE above DRAPERY STOCK having 1 been Purchased at a BIG DIS- COUNI off the FIRST COST, is Now on Sale, AND MUBT BE CLEARED DuEiNa the Nbxt Three Weeks, as a Large Shipment or JSTEW GOODS EX DORIC, JUST TO HAND. COME AT OFCE AND SECURE THE GREATEST BARGAINS EVER OFFERED IN ASHBURTON. All Claßßea oE Goods Greatly Reduced. ANDREW ORB. ABHBURTON RACING CLUB autumnlvteeting mHURSDAY & TjIRIDAY APRIL 2 tat 4 22hd, 18fi7r President— E. G. Wright. Vice-Pre»ident — John Qri^g. . Jndffc— Matthew Stitt. Stb wards : H. Friedlander I W; O Walker W. B. Denshire B. McOwen J. O. N. Grigs |- Dr Leahy R. Friedlander- Treftßurer — Dvvid Thomas Olerk of the Scales — T. E. Uptou. Olerk of the Course — A. Hewßon. Handicnppera— Tho Committoo. Starter — Dr Leahy. First Race on Each Day to Start 12,80 P M. FIRST DAY 1. DISTRICT HURDLE RACK of 20 sow over fix flit-hls of bnrdles, abont Bft Gin hiph. Nomination. 15b; acceptance, 10s< 1 4 mile. District horees only. 2. AoiIBURTON AUTUMN HANDIOIP of 60 eovß Nomination, 1 bot ; acceptance 1 i boy. 1 i mile. 8. FOAL STAKES of 1 bot each, irlth 15 boys added. For two-year-oWs bred, owned, and trained by residents m the district defined by Rnle 8. Colts Bst 101 b fillies and geldings Sat 81b. Nomination, • 103. Tho sweep to ba paid by 9 p.zn> on April 18th. Five furlonga. 4. HANDICAP TIME TROT (m saddle) of 20 govs. Nomination, 10-i ; acceptance, 10s. j Weight not less than lOst. Break and tarn. 8 m leu. 6. FLYING HANDICAP of 25 sovb. Nomi- nation, 1 nov ; acceptance, 10s. 3-mile. 6. POST STAKES of 10 bovb. Entrance, 10s, to ba made to the Secretary imme- diately after the Fiying Handicap is inn. Catch weights. £-mile« Tne winner i to be sold immediately after tha race for 15 fcovs, any sarplas to go to the fancU of the Club. SECOND DAY. 1. DIBTRIOT WELTER HANDICAP of 20 boy*. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Minimum weight, lOat. 1$ mile, District hoes only. 2. GRAND BTAND HANDICAP of 40 sots; Nomination, 1 eov ; acceptance, 1 bot Eaven furlongs. 8 HANDICAP TIME TROT (In saddle of 15 soys. Nomination, 103 ; accept-mce, 6s. Weight not loss than lOst. Break and turn. Twico round th? course. Dietric horeea only. 4. HARVEST HANDICAP of 20 boys. jSominat on, 10s ; acceptance, 10s: DU- trict horses only. 1 wile. 6. VOVEL RACE of 16 fovs. Entrants*, 10s, to bo mado to the Secretary immediately after tho Harvest Handicap ia mn. Catch •weight*. Five furlongs. Tho winner to be sold immediately after the race, tho whole of the proceeds to go to the funds o' the Club. 6. CONSOLATION HANDICAP of 20 bovb. Nomination, 1 boy, to be made immediately after the Novel Race is run; acceptance free, to be DOtifiad to tho Secretary within ten minutes of tho d-clara'iou of weifchts. 1 mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Mieting will be held under tha Rules of Racing and Ashburton Racing Olub Rules. 2 No entry will bo received except on the condition that all disputes, claimß, bad ob- jections ariping rut of tho racing shall ba decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoi t ; their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of th's programme to bo final 8. A district horpo phall mean any horsa tl>at hnR boon commonly r^s'dent m the die* trict between ih" rivers Sfclwyn and Opihl from ,Ta"uan 21, 1887, and 'p to the date of tha for h^oninr mee;in« and ownctf by a i eraou w*w has rcsHv.d m the eaid district during the on mo period 4 Fiv per cent, trill hi rir.dnct d from the gro-M of all m-<npys payable m accordance 'wih his progr mmc for the expenses of the cr.urns. 6. Mlnr.miratiorsand acceptances to go to the funds of the Club, G Trotting Knees. Horses must trot fairly to the satisfaction of the Rcf nree. NOMJ>ATIMNB. All nominations to be nccompaniod by ft)**, name, rige, and description o horse, and colors of rider m the hands of the Secretary (address — Ashburton) no later than 9 p.m.- on Monday, March 21, 1887. WBranra. Weights for th- fir^t day's handicaps will b« declared on Wedn envy, April 18, 188 Weights for th- accord day 1 * handicaps will be : dec a ed &c 9 o'cl ck on (bo o veiling of the flrat ay's racing. ACOEPTANOBB. Acceptat'ces for tho fir*' day's handicaps mu-t be m ioo to tho Sfcreury not later tf3an 9 p.m. f»n Moaday l Apri; lrt, 1887. Aosepr ances for tho ;-e"ond day's handioaps at 10 o'clock on the overi g uf the fiiat da"> s racing, C. 0. FOOKB, Seorotwyi



£>toxQt ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND ' 8 ALE YARDS CO., LIMITED. ! DIPPING SEASON, 1887. THE CONCRETE DIPS are now 50 feet long, and fitted with all the latest improvements . For particulars aa to coat of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers, GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. Drain Pipes, A LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 inches— With BENDSi ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GEOKGE JAMESON, ' ABHBURTON ARHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYABDS CO., LIMITED. ±tani and Ewe Fair THE Annual Ram and Ewe Fair will be held at the Tmwald Yards on THURSDAY, 31et MARCH, 1886. Sale will commenco at 11 o'clook, GEORGJfi JAMESON, 3559 Sedrotary. r AM A /^ASH pUROHASER OP WHEAT OAT© AND BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, 5 ASHBURTON. 2*lol Miles andlCo. SATURDAY, 2nd APRIL, 1887. THE VALUABLE AND WELL- WN PROPERTIES RIVERSDALB AND GRAHAM'S FARM i WILL FE SUBMITTED TO Public Auction ON THE ABOVE DATE AT Mr Geo. Jameson's Stores, WEST STREET, Commencing at I p.m. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 3°lßo GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. ASHBURTON RAM & EWE TAIR npHURSDAY, 3lat MABOH, 1887. JL — — » PRESENT ENTRIES : 2000 ANAMA ewes 1500 MERINO EWES > 4 - tooth OcA G tooth HALF-BRED EWES 400 d 0 d 0 24f) 4-tooth do 700 2 nn(^ toot ' 1 do O|) Fine SOUTH I OWN EW; 8 Qjj do LINCOLN RWBB aX do do EWKB(IamB) i 111 i 1A 2 tooth LINCOLN RAMS O LINCOLN RAM LAMBS O£T do do do OQ SOUTHDOWN RAMB On SHROPSHIRE DOWN RAMS, "M 2-tooth' i 1 O SOUTHDOWN RAMS. tttid J-fc' 6-tooth MILES AND CO. GEO, JAMESON,



Public Notices CENTRAL HOTEL.. JW. MoRAE having taken the above , Hotel, solioits a share of patronage from the people of Ashbnrton and sur- rounding districts. Best Brands of Wine's Spirits and Beers. Good Stabh'ng— Feeds, Oke Shilling. Horses and Buggies to let on hire a prices to meet the times. For the convenience of travellers hannnm oab will meet all trains. NEW BOOKS AND NEW SrpPLlh'S OF BOOKS. H. J. WOOD & CO., STATIONER'S HALL, 240, HIGH ST., CHRIST CHURCH, And Fbiedlandkrb' Buildings, ixSHBQRTON. WE receive from London publishing firms regular shipments of from 16 to 20 cases monthly by the direct steamers. The reading public are respectfully invited to inspect our large and varied Stock of Books m every branch of Literature. As we buy for cash and buy largely, we aro allowed extra discounts, and are m a position to give exceptional advan- tages to our cußtomurs, and a liberal discount on parcels and to Library Committees. H. J. WOOD & CO., Wholesale and Retail Booksellers and Stationers, CHRISTOHURCH & ASHBURTON. accc-uSt" books In every variety of size and style of ruling, from the largest Imperial Ledger extra Biiper handmade, full calf, double Russia bands, down to a penny Pass Book. A very Large Stock ahvnys kept, and any style and size made, to Older. Writing, Printing, and Wrapping Papers m nny quantity. Commercial and General Stationery and every description of Stationers' Sundries. Commercial Note and Letter Papers by the case or packet — an assortment of over 3000 reams m stock. Commercial Envelopes — over 3,000,000 m stock m Cbristchurch. Cream Laid Ruled Foolscap— over 350 reams m stock. Brown Wrapping, Double Imperial, various weights, by the bale or ream- best value m New Zealand. School Exeroiee Books — over 100 gross assorted m stock. School Slates, Copy Books, and School Requisites. Parchments ruled and headed "This Deed." SUBSCRIBER? WANTED For Illustrated London Wewß, Sporting and Dramatic News, Scientific American, Young Ladies' Journal, Family fclernld, Family Reader, The Graphic, Engineer, Punch Homo News, European Mail Bow Bells. — We deliver m town immediately on arrival, and wo post to subscribers m all parts of tho country without dolny. H. J. WOOD & CO. Stationers' Hall, 240, High street, OHRISTCHURCF, And at Friedlnnders' Buildings, ASHBUHTON A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AOOTIONEEit, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock ahart — Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise. Apwa* Norwich Union Fire Insurance Company. Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCrATION OF AUSTRALA IA. FOR SAL E— Grubber, by Howard, nearly new ; cheap. Seed Sower, by Haxton and Boatdle oheap. Ploughs, Harrows, and other imple- ment b. i Oheyleamore Club Trioyole, the best kind made — ohaap 3-Horse Dray and Frame, new, cheap. Double-Beated Buggy. Spring Cart, with back seat. Double furrow Plough by Reid and Gray, nearly new ; very cheap. Waggonette m good order. Price low. FOR SALE.-Oaton Sheaf Chaff m any quantity. ALFRED HARRISON. T. Bullock. FOR SALE. HORSE-POWER, Intermediate motion, and Chaff-Cutter. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS. GRASS SEED— Small qußntlty Rye- Grau for Sale. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — A 5-.roomed House, centrally situated, m Tancred st. Apply to T. BULLOCK miNWALD— Town Snotionn 371, 372 1 373, 374, 375, 376, 377, m one block, fronting Thompson street, near the County Saleyards, for sale at a low price, and on liberal terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE— Two seta of three loavec harrows, by " Howard." T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, at a low price, PIANO, by Broadwood and Sonß. Apply to T. BULLOCK. <][1O LET— At a tow rental, Central L Bukery, togethor with shop and dwelling-houao. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Two Cott. pes m Grey street, known as CouttB 1 block ; rent at 5s per week. T. BULL' OK. FOR SALE -Lot 25, fronting tho North Town Belt. Price, £19. Liberal terms if required . Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO PAINTERS, TO LET at a low rental, Shop and Dwellinghouso m Moore street, lately m occupation of Mr Lucas. _. T. BULLOCK. METHVEN. FOR SALE— Lot 11, Township of Methven with four-roomed Dwelling- house thereon, Apply to T, BULLOCK,



Public Notices. ENCOURAGE F OCAL TNDUSTRY Hi Jj 1 AND ASK FOR • Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AUD Knitting Yarns FROM THE ASHBURTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON" & CO., A SQ BURTON. OJ7B ARE OAvSH PURCHASERS OF Wheat Oats Barley A^•D Eyegrass H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W, WHITE, Notary Public, is hereby given that the undersigned, Meßera White and o. (Whito fcmithaon, and Raymond), of fimaru, and John A. Caygill, of Ash- barton, have this day entered into Partnership an Barriators and Solicitors, at Aehburton, UDder the style of "White, Caygill and Co." Mr J. W. White, will attend the sittings of the Courts at ABh- arton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL. Money to lend m any sums on approved freehold security. Officea: Bnllnck'a Arcade 10*803 THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS- A TTENTION is directed to the following JX facts :-We aro muking STALKER'S AUTOMAT7C FEEDERS for £12 10a, including fixing to machine, find we are prepared to fix to machines m any part of the County for name price. Cartage extra. The time that it is necessary to etop the machine is from 2 to 3 hours. These Feeders aro perfect m their action, no sparking out of grain. No uncut sheaves or other impropor articles can get into the drum ; nothing but a continuous stream of golden sheaves well shaken out The regularity of the feed does not depend upon the Band cutter. They can be Been at work on machines belonging to the following gentlemen : — t James Quigloy Chapman Bros. r J homas Forks Nelßon Eden Edward Gntes John talker < JrhnMoorhead. F. White, Timara P. & D DUNCAN, Wills Street, Aahburton, 3§42 <snl e Agents. ; fl HE undersigned have Just Received X FKtSH SUPPLIES OF NEWCASTLE COAL WEBTPORT COAL V.D.L TIMBER V.D.L. PALINGS B II ED AND RAW ~xL CASTOR OIL WHITE AND RED LE \.D AMERICAN LOCfcS HOUBB VARNISH SCRIM WIRE NETTING WIRE NAILS FENCING WIRE (Barb) • FENCING WIUE (Plain INSPECTION INVITED. McCallum and Co., ! TIMBER, IRON, AND COAL MERCHANTS, MANUFACTURERS & IMPORTERS, JiITsIMMIIWLnPIT COAL CAN NOW BE HAD AT THE ABOVE PITS FOX pUGHT SHILLINGS PER TON Or m ABhburton at SEVENTEEN SHILLINGS PER TON, By the Truck. FOR CASH OinLY. ~. F. WRIGHT. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY THE NEW GOODS FOR THE SUMMER SEASON ABB NOW OPENED T The Stock is THE LARGEST & BEBT SELECTED IN THE TOWN. And the variety of Style ' and Patterns m Men's, Youths', and Boys' Clothing leaves nothing to bo desired. Fhoij aands of Men's and Boys Suite, newest styles. Trousers and Tronaoro and Vests manufactured of New Zealand Tweeds. Every garmen warranted shrunk Jve*coats, Waterproof Coats and Loggings m great variety Hats, comprising every new style worn Ohi.Jro'i'B Jersey Suitß, Children's Men- of-War Suits Gentlemen's Hosiory, Scarves ; Oxford .tlegatta and White Shirt? Rugs, Portmanteaus, and Travelling Bags Hie celebrated WERTHEIM SEWING MACHINE. Time Payments. N.Z CURBING FAGPOH?, East Stiuit.



\ W A i> T Jbi D. TjIEED for 2000 or 3(00 sheep for JO several months, grp.Ba or turnip. 3* 53 Apply MRTHVBN HOTEL. TO LET - 4 roomed Cottage, Burnett, street, lately occupied by Mr Dolman Apply to T. ISULLOCK. TO CROPPERS. nnHE Land advertised to bo lot at X Anama hua been taken. 3*197 W S. PETER, BRITFSH AND F^BEIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. THE Pev. H. T. Robjohnb 8.A., will givo an A DDHEiSS m iho Presbyterian Church, Ashburtnn, on WEDNESDAY Evening at 8 o'c ock on " BIBLE WuNDEBS OF LAST YEAR." A Collection will be made during the evening on behalf of tho funds of the above Society. dB6~REWARU ' BROKE out of Paddock at Winder- mere 12 LEICESTER EAMS. The above reward will be paid to anyone giving such information as will lead to their recovery EDWARD G. WRIGHT. •01 W bo^bijjcq iqi g •a mos sziiia jo pp A n J «LH3OKIOO l^ueuinajßui pun iy O oil •ioohos siJiVxs KOiONiwaii ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS are invitod for 'Grubbing JL Gorse m plantation near junction of Longbeach Road with South Road. Particulars at O.unty Council Office, and Tenders to be sent m to Chairman, 11 a.m. Ist April. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. WILDING AND LEWIS, DARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS. JD _ b F. WILDING, Notary Public. Offices: Next " Mail " Office, Burnett-nt., Aahburton. Mr Wilding will Attend the sittings of the Ashbnrton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n these days. The firm is now represented m Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office to receivo instructions and confer with olents. *100 ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. MOUNT SOMSRS TRAMWAY. mENDERS are invited for— Earthwork (as per modified plans), m three contracts Two Bridges, m one oontraot Nine Thousand Biroh Sleepers, m lots of 600 or upwards Plans and Specißcatlona on view at Oounoil's offioe, and tenders, addressed to the Chairman, to be sent m not later than 11 o'olook a.m. on FRIDAY, Ist April, 1887. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. SPORTING. GUNS. GUNS. GUNS. SINGLE and DOUBLE-BREECH and MUZZLE-LOADING Guns now landing ond m Stock ; the Greatest Variety over shown m Ashburton. CALL EARLY AND INSPECT OUR STOCK. Prices very Low. QUALITY NOT TO BE BEATEN. Also,- Powdor, Shot, Caps, Car -ridges, Cart* ridge C'uhcs, and all Requisites for Sporting Purposes AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. orr&Tloorn. IMPORTERS. SUOOESS THE BEST TEST OF WORTH 111 HOLLOWAY'B PILLS & JINTMENT. THIS UNIVERSAL MEDICINE IS A HOUSEHOLD REQUISITE EVERY- WHERE, THE PILLS Purify the Mood, impart tone to the Nervous system, and act most powerfully yet soothingly on the LIVER AFD BOWELS, Promoting Digestion and Assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with Strength and vigor. Nervous Headaches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and General Debility quickly yield to the potent force ol these well-known PIIIS, and they are un- rivalled m theii efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skfn blemishes, pimples and boils, better than any other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION. It heals every kind of Sore, Ulcer and Wound, more certainly than nny other known salve. _ Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES, Cur'ng Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, doting and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, fo alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMAI ISM, GOUT, And Neuralgia it is unsuspassed, fails to remove Scurf and every species n disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufactured a* No. 8, New Oxford street (late 533» Oxford street, London), and are sold by al vendors of Patent Lines throughout the' Civilized World. irecti ns for use m almost every language. >S" Purchasers should look to the Label j on Pots and Boxes. If the address and street ; are not on they we spwiou^



STRAYED. STRAYED from Mr Scott's padlock, Tlnwald, on the 29th inst., a small hed HEIFER ; notch out of oach ear ; no brand. Information as to whereabouts will begludiy recoived by M. MORURTY, 3f Wateiton Hotel. FOR SALE. FOR SALE a thoroughly good MILCH COW, guaranteed. A purchaser can see her milked any night or morning. Apply 3 205 JAS. TASKER. SATORDAY, 2nd APRIL. speoiajTentry. 4 three-old "draught colts AND FILLJES. Sale at 1 o'clock . 3 e T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 2nd APRIL. SPECIAL ENTRY 2 HORSES, BUGGY and HARNESS ; 2 Saddles and Bridles. Reaping Machine, Bingle-furrow Plough, 4 loaf Harrows, Sundries, &c, &c, Without Keserve Sale at 1 o'clock. 3* T. BULLOCK, Auctioneor. UPPER ASHBURTON" ROAD BOARD. are required for :— Fencing at Droraoro. Ro-decking Bridge at Waronan. In each caBO Labour Only. For par» ticulars apply to Cyril Jeimikon, Tinwald, before Noon on SATURDAY. 3t2or WAKANUI ROAD DIBTJRIOT. mENDERS are invited for the fol- X. lowing: — No. 99 — Forraine; and Metalling por tion of Fairfield Road, about 60 chains. To be m by 10a.ra. APRIL 2. Particulars at Board's Office, FOOKS & SON, ty Pietriot Surveygrfc