that he fell justified m reading it to them There was practically no limit to the extent to which the fruit-growing industry might be developed m New Zealand, and he thought it afforded a large and profit able outlet for the enterprise of the farmer. Before he left the question of farming, he wished to say a tew words. In 1884 it was intimated that tho Govern ment realised the difficulties farmers suffered from on account of the high rates of interest on

ADVANCES ON LAND. He had sketched out the outlines of a measure which the Government might possibly introduce, but becaUß© of the violent opposition of vested interests, it waa taken no farther. Perhaps it was not generally known that last session the Government prepared another measure. It was of ft different character, and he thought no exception could be taken to it. He wm alive to the desirability of farmers being able to obtain money at ft much leu zate of interest and free from the harraaslDg restrictions of belDg com pelled to bring and sell through certain channels. Of course it had not been feasible to bring down the Bill last teuton bnt he wai In hopes that the Government would be able to iatrodaoa it dating the forthcoming session. WAGES. After what he had said about the question of wages it was right that be •hould make it understood that the Government ooold not give more for labor than the prevailing rate. It. was not to be expected that a Government conld artificially raise or foster the rate of wages. That rate was regulated 'by de mand and. supply, «nd the Government •hould not pay moie than the current rate. High wages would oome when they had a Urge population profitably em ployed. The Government wished to see the rate well maintained, and he was convinced that the employers were wrong In wishing otherwise. He referred to the instance given by Mr Buxton m his recent speeoh, of agricultural laborers only receiving 10s a week. That was j not proper and it was a oiroumstance all should regret. He was told that re cently a bigh financial authority had stated that the best hope of the colony depended on a large redaction of wages. He held a view as contrary to tbii as It was possible to oonoelve. He had shown them the two sides to the question. One side advocated low wages, cheap imports, Urge holdings, and small holdings dis couraged ; the other side held out for high price?, high wages profitable local production and numerous email holdings.

BBTBBNCHMBNT. In regard to retrenchment he would ■ay that the Government would be willing io| Introduce a vigorous and severe re trenchment if the House was willing. He had, however, yet to learn that the Honse was willing, because he bad had experience of its sincerity m this direction. If membiri were willing to accept re trcnohment m their own districts all would be well, but he had yet to find that they were io. In any case the

CUSTOMS KEVBNUE Would have to be fortified. The rovenue had fallen to tuch an extent that it would not be Mfc to allow it to remain where it wm ; and the Increase Customs duties was a meaiare of safety incumbent on any Go vernment, He referred to the large fallln? off m liquor and said that tbere could be no regret regarding this, because it be tokened increased bablle of sobriety He had been told that thia Bobriety was foroed upon the people by re*Bon of their lack of money and that the old Adam was there it ill, though they had no means to gratify it. This might be to a cortalo extent true, but tbere could be no doubt whateror, that habits of temperance were becoming more and more the rule and that there had been a jreat change m the haHta of the people. If the Govern ment fcund that the increases proposed In the Customs duties and Property Tax lei to such an Improvement m the revenue as to again justify a reduction ho thought It might be well to see whether that reduction might not take the form of A reduction m the BAILWAY BATES The matter of railway rates was one that touched the whole population and especially the working classes. It was his ambition to see the railway rates reduced to the lowest possible extent consistent with prosperity, and he would Ilk* it if it were possible to have m New Zealand the lowest railway rates m the world. Sir Julius Yogel then went on to refer to the reduotJon m rates for etrriage of grain made by the present Government- In 1881 the rates were - 10 mllet, 4s 4i ; they were now 3* sd. Otheruratei were as follows for 1884 and .the pmeottime, respectively :— SO miles, 10s 2d, 8s 8d; 100 miles, 14i 43, 12i lOd ; 150 miles, 18s 6d, 17s. In fact the present rates were lower than the old provincial rates, they were lower than those of 1884, and almost as low as those m force before the late Govern ment made the Increase, The charges for the periods he had mentioned were as followi :— _ .

10 mis 50 mis 100 mis 150 mis s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d.

Undet pf oTln dal system 4 4 1111 18 3 - 1883 ... 3 6 610 Jl 0 15 2 1884 ... 4 4 10 2 14 4 18 6 Present time 3 5 8 8 12 10 17 0 He would say a few words about the MIDLAND RAILWAY. To hear some of the objections which had been raised to this work, one might •oppose that the contractor intended carting the land, line and everything connected with it out of the colony. The Midland Hallway would directly and in direotly confer incalculable benefits on both coasts of the Middle Island. Be could not help remarking that for the sake of our Parliamentary institutions it was a ponry spectacle to Bee men who had aupported the Gpvernme&t on account of tbp Midland line, deserting them whep they thought the line was secured. A spectaple euch as this did not redound to tpe predlt of their Parliamentary in stitutions. The members fa whqm he referred bad, however, been somewhat ereolpitate he thought, for he was very much mistaken if the necessity i\i not •rise for some fresh legislation m connec tion with the Midland Railway. THE GOVERNMENT. There had been » great reaption from the feeling against the Government im mediately after the end of last session. A series of savage attacks of an extreme nature were made upon the Ministry by comparatively irresponsible persons. The leaders of the Opposition, however, could not support these attacks and the conse quence was the people began to think for themselves, the result being, as he had said, that there was a strong reaction In favor of the Government (loud applause and cries of "No")— a very ■trong reaction (renewed applause and erleiof "No"). What otherwise oould tbey expect when irresponsible persons made wholesale charges, which the leaders—^he responsible men— would not support. The leaders only blamed the Government for 06tUln faults, which, If tbey were faults, they had them selves shared m. A member had lately told him that be did not reoognlse these leaders and Government after Government would be turned out till one was obtained which would satisfy him and those ifho thought with him. It reminded him (Sir Julius) of a football match m whioh man after m»n as he got bold of the ball was hurlad down and trampled upon, and after along and arduous game neither side scored. The Government stood before the country m the full light of day. They asked for fair consideration, not only for what tbey had.done but for their future poHey. They did not claim that they ware infallible or that they possessed Wsinttpral powers, but tbejr claimed

tint «h«»y had dono the b^st th y conld In tho facj of a vox-itlc>us opposition. In spite of this they had a record that no Govern ment noed be a&haimd of. They bad given encouragement to local industries, • hough not. to that extent that they deeirec?. Tit y had pnoureged the coal industry and it was tiovr Been that this had been so iffcctual that steamers were being s<?nt for expressly for tlie purposes of the coal trade. They had inaugurated the Midland Railway end theNorth laland Trank Railway. They had erc^umged the fisheries and had been lnstrumt>ntal m improving the mining industry and m promoting the settlement of tho land. They h«d paolfied the nativo race, till now peace reigned between the Maori and he European. They had stopped the horrid system of Native had shaking and th»y had done away with that hate'ul measure, the Roads and Bridges Con struction Act substituting for it one that had baen received with approval throughout the colony, the tot by which Government could adv.ince loans to Local Bodies. They htd so provided by legisla tion that no misapplication of loans, such as had taken place m former years could henceforth be possible. Aa be had told them the Government had reduced the railway rates. Although ha had not boasted much of their efforts m the dlreo tion of retrenchment they had made arrangements for future material reduc tions. They had succeeded m having New Zealand fornied one of the naval stations of the Empire. Tho Government had kept down taxation and they oiry now asked for an increase, when those pa sent would bear him out lv saying that when he returned to the colony In 1884 it wa? anticipated that there must inevitably be a large increase of taxation. I The present Gorernment had reduced the Property tax to half what it hud been and although they had been compelled to again increase it somewhat it was balo* the average of former years. They had had a surplus for the first and second years they had been m office aod though last year they had had a deficiency of £92,000 this waa owl. g to a rednotion m the tevenue that the Government coild not control. He had now given them tho record of the Government It would have been a better one but for the antagonism of the Opposition. They bhould not be bo unjust as to cons'dor the Government responsible for the depres sion ; it arose from causes entirely beyond their control. He could discern signs of better times. Tho rate of interest was falling, which would give great relief. Land would rise m value, and there would be more demand for labor. The Govern ment concealed nothing ; the Opposition dißgUßised their hand and gave no inkling of their policy or of their leaders. What the Government asked the colony to do was to give a fair and dispassionate verdict on the iesue before it. If a change were desired ; if it wero wanted to change the present Government for one of inex periencel men, they would bow to the decision ; but they were confident that no matter what Government were m office, it would be impossible for it to strive more honestly to do its duty than tho present Government had. If, on the other hand, the verdict was, as he believed it would be, given iv favor of the Govern ment, ihen.it waa desirable that they shoa'd be armed with the strength of such a msj >rity as would enable them to cany iut the measures required by the country. Sir Ju'ins'concluded by thanking the audience for the kind hearing that had been accorded him. Re resumed his seat amid loud applause. The speech was listened to with very great attention throughout and Sir Julius Yogel was frequently npplauded during its delivery. Sir Julius explained that he was willing to answer questions, though, not being a candidate tor their suffrages it was hardly the orthodox. thing] to put ..him through his facings.

The Mayor said that it would be hotter 'or all qaeations to be pot m writing. •

A hunt of written queetiona wore accordingly handed up. Some of them referred to topics dealt with m the speech, and others touched on entirely new matter. Sir Julius replird to the majority m a full and exhaustive manner and as the querieß were extremely numerous, a great dealjl of time was m conacquence taken up.

The Mayor announced that a number of questions of a frivolous nature had been handed up. These he wound not hand to Sir Julius, but if the questioners liked they could themselves personally ask them.

Mr D. Willlamaon proposed a vote of thanks to Sir Julius Yogel for his address that evening Mr William son spoke at some length his re* marks being frequently interrupted by applause and manifestations of d'ssent. One of his remarks elicited the term " both" from Mr Purnell who was sitting near him.

Mr Williamson thereupon took accaslon to refer to Mr Purnoll having said at Bakaia, that Sir Julius Yogel was being brought to Aihbutton to gain support to wards Mr Walker's candidature. Be uaid that no one knew better than Mr Purnell, that Sir Julius wns invited to oome here long before he (Mr Purnell) had an nounced his candidature (applause and uprrar.)

Mr Williamson was proceeding with his remarks when further uproar ensued, during which some one m the ball oalled out for '* three cheers for Purnell." The call was responded to.

The Mayor called for order and asked he meeting to hear Mr Williamson.

Mr Williamson continued, but was ■objected to freqaent Interruptions. The Mayor again called for order and eald that those who were making the noise would be sorry for it on <he follow ing day. He said that Asbburton had ai vrays had a good name for affording fair play to all and he beseeohed them not to forfeit that reputation. Dr Trevor seconded the motion. Qrles were raised of "Purnell," Mr Par Dell rose to his feet bat was greeted with a storm of groans amid which cheers were given for Sir Julius Yogel and also for Mr Purnell. Mr Purnell could not be heard en the platform, bat he eald something to the effect that he would take another oppor tunity of replying to Sir Julius Yogel. The Mayor put the motion. There were a nambei of " Noes " and he called for a show of hands, Quite a forest weDt up and the Mayor deolared the motion carried unanimously.

Sir Juliuß Yogel briefly returned thanka. He denied that he had oome here to gain support for any candidate. He would not be guilty of such presump tion.

A vote of thanks to the chair olosed the meeting.

CANTERBURY COURSING CLUB.

The final meeting of the above Club was brld on the Acton estate yesterday (by permission of Mr W. L. Allan, the genial manager.) Tho weather was all that could bo desired, and a fnir number both mounted and on foot were present. Mr Chattuis acted as judge, and Mr G. Robinson us slipper. % O«ing to the lateness of tne season and the hares pairing thfy wore very wi'd, and although plentiful m the morning, it was two hours before the first slip was made. One dog, when slipped, foun'l the haro too small to sight, and made straight for a sheep, hie owner very kindly presenting tho dog to a resident, and it is sincere y to be lioped that his now owner will keep him tied up or trouble may come of it.

The entritis for the eapliag stakes closed on I ho ground, and found four competitors In the afternoon hares became very scarce, and time would not permit either of the eventsto be ruo off There were aoveral un decided coursos on ing to sovoral hares getting up at once Luncheon was pro vided by Mr Allin, and three cheers were given for that gentleman at the conclusion of the day's sport. Tho following is the result of the running : — August Cup, for all age*, at £2 2s each ; 8 subs Winner, £11 ; runner up, £5. First round Mr J Franks' w b b Tasmania, by Van | Diemen — Wasp, beat Mr Morley's r d Laßt Hope, by Bridegroom — Clio. Mr J. C. N. Grigg's ,bk d East Lynno, by CrichopelLr'nn — Una. beat Mr Tweedy 'a bk and w b Farewell, by Glen — Trixey. Mr J. Twotdy's bk and w b Star of the South, by Spring- Topsy, be it Mr T. Alexander's bdl b Bonnie Jean, by Kir Ridley — Bonny Scotland. Mr J. Franks' wan 1 r b Bansheo 11., Bordeaux— Banshoe, boat Mr J. Barker's f b Maecotto, by Crichopo Linn Una. This was a'l the coursing dooo on thi<j event, and Tasmania, East Lynn, Bau shce II. f and Star of the Sou.h divided the etakod. The Sapling Stakes, at £1 Is each- First round. Mr Milner's Lady Emma beat Mr Alex ander's Crisis. Mr Lee's Yorkshire Lass boat Mr Dono hue's Bridesmaid. This was all the work done and Lady Emma and Yorkshire Laos divided the stake.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[RBUTfiRVI THLEORAM8 — COPYRIGHT. ]

PHYLLOXERA.

London, August 24.

Phylloxera is causing immense de struction m the Rhine valley vineyards, and hopes of checking the ravages are almost abandoned. It is feared that many of the vineyards have been destroyed.

NEW LOAN.

A loan is being floated m Berlin for the Argentine Republic.

ANOTHER FISHERY DISPUTE

Serious disturbances took place at Ostend on Tuesday and yesterday, a number of English fishing smacks being attacked by local fishermen. The gendarmes and civic artillery were called out and fired upon the latter, several of whom were killed and wounded.

VERNON& TEAM.

The team of cricketers, organised by Vernon, which is about to visit Aus tralia, will be composed as follows : — Messrs Vernon, Hawke, Newton, O'Brien, Read, Stoddart, Abel, Atte well, Bates, Beaumont and Feel.

THE MARKETS.

The frozen mutton by the Iberia realised 3j^d. Best Canterbury a farthing more. The market is de pressed.

At the Antwerp wool sales 6000 bales remain to be sold.

SHIPPING.

Arrived — Ship Jessie Readman, from Port Chalmers ; Brierholme, from Oamaru.

AUSTRALIAN.

[KBUTEB'S TKLEQRAMB— COPYBiaHT.]

SHIPPING.

Hobart, August 25. The Shaw-Savill steamship Arawa arrived last evening from Plymouth.

CONTEMPT OF COURT.

Melbotjrk*, August 25

Mr Thomas Deakin, a contractor having a yard alongside the Supreme Court has been summoned by the Chief Justice for contempt of Court m re fusing to stop his workmen from mak ing a noise by hammering to the annoyance cf the Court.

FUGITIVE OFFENDERS ACT.

Sydney, Aupust 26

(Received August 2G, 12 30 p.m.

In the appeal case re Joseph Coun sel (sic }) m reference to the Fugitive Offenders Act of New Zealand the full Court decided that the appellant shonld enter into bond to with the terms of the New Zealand order.

IMPORTATION OF STOCK.

A protest has been made against the removal of the restiictions on the im portation of stock into New South Wales.

SERIOUS FIRE.

A fire occurred last night m the premises of Messrs Wallace and Com pany, . Clarence street. The damage is estimated at £10,000.

STRANGE CASE OF SUICIDE.

A very singular caee of suicide has occurred at Fitzroy eoburb, l^elbourne. Augustus Sollom, a young chemi&t la the employ of Ford and Cj., Swaoton street, took » dose of prosaic acid at his boarding house, and left the following lettar for his employers. "I wish tils to be thoroughly understood, that this Is no sudden or impulsive deed. I havaoome to the same conclusion as my own friend Charles Wilson, that life is not worth living, and people will see this by his last testament AH necessary arrangements have baen made for onr bu'|»l." The Oharles Wilson referred to was a fellow boarder, and had slept m the same bed with the deceased for the last two monthr. There was no evidence, however, that any agreement had been come to between the two to commit suicide, else Wilson would bare been liable to a oharge of r order. Additional interest was attaohed to the oaie because iiveral years ago a somewhat similar case happened. Two men named Maiks and Feeney had agreed to destroy eaoh other. They pre sented pUtols each at the other's head m the Treasury Gardens. Faeney was shot dead, hut, either through aooldent or design, the pistol m the hand of Faeney did not explode. The oase created a great seosatiou, and Marks was banged for the murder of Feeney,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

| Parliament Summoned. Wellington, August 26. i The wrlta are returnable en October 5 and Parliament has been summoned for despatch of business on Ootober 6. . I Rich Quartz- Information bna been rrcelvfd by the Mines Department that tn assay at Thames School of Mines of stone from the new find at Kikutua ga7e 136 oz» of gold and two thousand five hundred isa of silver to the ton. Sudden Death. Taurangi, August 25, An old settler named Wjndham Phillips, fell dead m his chair at dinner yesterday. He suffered from ht art disease Mr'Vesey Stewart Mr Vosey Stewart, will not arrive m tlm for the election, so Messrs Kelly and Qalll will be the only candidates. Inquest. New Plymouth. August 26. An inquest was hold on Ironside, the fireman, who was killed near Inglewood yesterday afternoon. Stephenaon Adaoi son said that the deceased fell off the engine and was knocked of by coming m contact with a bridge. From particulars g thercd it now seems that the deceased was looking under a truck which was next to tho engine at the time of the acciden*-, to learn the cause of a sound which in dicated something wrong with the brake •f the truck To perform this he stepped down on the step, leading to tho engine, grasping the iron rail on either side of him, and bent down to look under the truck. While he was thus engaged tho ace'dent occurred, although the driver could not suy how it happened. The iv* quest was adjourned till Saturday, Timaru Harbor Works. Timaru, August 26 The Tanlvr v .a, a Pries'mtn hopper drrd b e, waa launched the morning with out mif hip. It is expected to begiu work m a fortnight.

THE ASHBUfCTOJS GUAKDIAN, FRIDA*, 'AUGUST 26, 1&87



Public Notices. TT7"K lifive various sums of monoy to VV lend on approved Freehold q ecHrittea at Lowest Current Rates of Interest ' WILDING & LEWIS, . Solicitorfi Ashburton, WlLUltoi? AhiU LKWIB, J> 4KRISTERB AND QOLICITORS, F. WlIblNO, Notaby Publio. Offices: Next " M»il " Office, Barnett-et . Aahburton. • Mr Wilding will attend the Itttng. 0' the Ashbnr ton Courts on Tuesday* id ' Friday^, *nd may be consulted personally on these day*. The firm is now represented In Ash- burron by Mr Clayton, an English,. Solicitor of considerable experience, wb« will be m daily attendance at the offioa ' 6 receive Instructions «nd confer with clients ' AND •••• ■■■'. CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEREBS, AND . GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con* yeniont Premises m TancredFtwet, O jpotite Union Bank (la'e Jno. Meecb), & id will carry on tho above businessss m , DBranches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, and re- tired promptly, and at very reasonable •,'erms. VENETIAN BUNDS MADE TO ORDER. A. Harrison. Alfred HaMson, . ADCTIONEEjtt, STOCK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'olock sharf. —Howes, Cattle, Plgi, Produoe and Merchandise. FOR SAL E- Farming Implements, and Vehicle* of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Bale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required; and mosfe liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Bents collected, and the business of ebsenteoß managed with care Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. Apen* for the Norwich Union Fire In- oarence Company. ' .-»--'•- Agent for tha ■— MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O f AUSTRALASIA ] ALFRED HAttRTFOPJ T. Bullock. FOR SALE, A quantity of LAMMAS WHEAT for Late, Spring Sowing. Apply to T. BULLOCK, . TINWALD. T:O IiET at a low rental, Cottnge well situated, fronting Graham's Road. T. BULLOCK. "QUILDING SITE near the Woollen D Factory For Sale, beiDg Lot 47, con- t*lnlng about 1 acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road, and next to Mr Wlldsmlth'a property. A Urge proportion of tho money can remain on interest at 6 per cent, per annum.— Apply to  T. BULLOCK. TO LET. A5-ROOMED HOUSE, situated near the English Church ; also, 3 Roomed House, Park Street. Apply to T. BULLOCK. I^,o LET or for sale a Farm of 233 acres . near Waterton, Loagbeach Road Board District. There is a dwelling- house of 6 rooms erected on the property, also Granary, Stable, &o. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO LET — 5-Boomed House m Cameron Street, opposite the Weßleyan Church, Apply to T. BULLOCK, . FOR SALE. rvOUBLE.SEATED American Waggon. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Aore, having a frontage of 33 fee on Burnett Street, and adjoining tho "MbII" Office. Very liberal termi of payment will be accepted. — Apply to T. BULLOCK. TINWALD. TO LET— A Foor-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, and near the Railway Station. A c* rental will be accepted. T; BULLOCK. TIO LET.— Dwelllnßhouse, together with \_ small stable, Moore's Road, near the Presbyterian Manse. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LET,— At a low rental, Property I Tanored Street, recently m the occupation of Mr Dolman, on which 1 erected Shop, Stable, etc,— Apply to T. BULLOCK FOB SALE. RUBAL Section 27429, containing 118 acres, 2 roods, m its native state . about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting th . main South Road. Apply to T. BULLOQg. VTOT having sold by auction on Saturda IN R.S. 25334, containing 100 acre Wakanui Boad Board District, 1 am fjrepared to receive offers for tame. Very iberal teru^e yf payment, T. BUM.QCK.



Fub'ic To keg. ' ROYAL AIAIL C iAUII. : ASHBURTON T > KYLE. fTIIIR Undersigned ia prepared to carry X Passengers and l-'arci Is from At h bur- ton to Kyle, or any place' en route, tie,, Elgin, Wukanui, Seav ; ew, He&fiold, hyle, qr vice versa I. caving Aphburton at 7 a.rh ,on TUESDAYS, i HUB PA \ -» and SATURDAYS, arriving at Asaburton 5 p.m , return journey. Parcels may be left at "Mail " office. P. FAWCETi 1 , 8°53 ■-. Mail Contractor. / TO WORKING MEN. MRS fIMMO, FBOrRXETSZSS OF TH» WATERLOO BOAKDINGaOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashburton, BEGS respeotfolly to inform the general poblio, purticularly tho working classes, that she has reduced ths rates for Board and Lodging as under: — Board and Lodging, per week, 16s to 17s Dinners only, per week 4s Board only, per week ... ... 10j The cooking Is done by Mr Timrao, whose reputation as a tint-class chef remains ansnllled. A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 Trees Trees Trees NOTICE TO PLANTERS. THE undersigned . begs to call the attention of farmers, settlers and others to his extensive stock of FRUIT AND FOREST TREES, among which are about 3,0G0,C00 Forest. Trees, Incla ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrocarra, one and two years old; 200, C00 Pinos Inslß- nis, one and two years old ; 100,000 Pinus Larlcio : 3C0.0C0 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinus Auotriaca; all other kinds m proportion. All kinds of Cabbage plants on sale, and a few thousands of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B. — All orders by post, or otherw'm, shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURRTCRY. Allenton, Asb/'artoh HAVES & CO. 'S iireat Sale. OBLIGE BY READING TBE FOLLOWING :- BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, Hd % White Twill, 2fd Blankets, from 2s s£d Lot Velvet Buttons, all U dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coatß, from 7b 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were*|s3 9d now 28 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 5Jd Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4Jd Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 63 6d I Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s fid dow los 6d ! A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too I numerous to mention m this advertise- ment -— > In addition to the above, H. & Co. will . during the Sale, give, a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Cnly call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at ! HAVES AN DC O. S I 6+29 _ H. Mataon and Co. STORAGE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LI Rl» QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O v"e~R MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. OTE ARE CASH rUROHASKI? OP Wheat Oats Barley Ryegiass H. MATSON & CO., SHBUR N * George Jameson FahfielfL THEEE THO"TOAND ACRES OR THEREABOUrS, IN BLOCKS OF 200 to 1000 Acres, TO LET FOR CROPPING. npENDEKS are Invited up to 31st August X next, for the right to grow one Turnip Orop and one Grain Orop on the Falrfield Estate, adjoining the Aahbarton TuwDship. The land has not been under orop for seven years. Entry for Ploughing will be given on let Ootober next. PUns of the Estate may be seen, and particulars obtained, on applioatibn to MR GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON. 6|105 OLOVER_ SEED JUST landed, ex steamer " Kaikoura,' my first shipment for the season of RED CLOVER, j COW GRASS, WHITE CLOVER, : and ALSYKE. These Seeds have been carefully selected and are the best obtainable. I HAVE ALSO~~IN. STOCK— Machioe-dreesed Ryegrußs and Cocks- foot, also Linseed, reas, Barlty, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ASBBTJRTOJT.



Auctions. ASOBURTON COUNTY S^LEYARDS. TUESDAY, 6th SEPTEMBER, 1887. MESSRS MILES AND CO. under instructions from the Proprie- tors of the Lowcl ffo Estate, will offer for Sale by Public Auction, as above, imme- diately aft or the Staep Bale, the under- mentioned Draught and Blood Entire Horses : — YOUNG MAJ i R, Draught Entire, by Old Major (imp ) FOREIGN POUOY, Draught Entire, rleing 3 years, by Lord Beaconsfield, bred by John G< tag, Erg ,Longbecch. WJZvRD, Thoroughbred Hone, riling 5 year*, bred by the Middlepark Stud I Company, vide Stud Book, j Fall particulars on app lcation to MILTSS and CO., J. T. FORD, Auctioneer, 204, Hereford street, Ohrhtoharoh, Or G. JAMESON, Aohbartou. MONDAY, 29th INSTANT. SALE OF HANDSOME |FURNITUrfE, UNDER BILL OF SALE. JC. DUNCAN has received instruo- • tions from the holders of the Bill of Sale, to Soil by Public Auction on above date at the ROYAL SALEYABPS, a valuable quantity of HOUSEHOLD FUR- NITURE and EFFECTS, comprising,— 1 Piano (m walnut) by Lipp, 1 Green Suite (m walnut), 2 Largo Pier Glasses (black and gold), 1 Gilt Ditto, 2 Beautiful Clocks (under glass shades), Cheffioniera, Chairs, Tables, Coucheß, Brussels and Turkey Carpets, Wardrobe, Cheßts of Trawers, Engravinga, Fenders. Fireirons, Vas< b, Oil Paintings, Bedsteads, Wash- stands, Dressing Tables, Sewing Machines, &c, &c. The Auctioneer wishes to call special attention to the superiority of this Fur niture, especially to the Piano, by Lipp, which cost £84. On view morning of sale. ' Commence at 12 o'clock. Without Feserve. J. 0. DUNCAN, Auctioneer. IMPORTANT AUCTION OF BUTCHER'S PLANT. UNDER BILL* OF SALE. JC, DUNCAN has received inßtruc- * tions to Sell by Public Auction on FRIDAY, the 26th inst., At 12 noon, without Reserve, AT THE SOMERSET BUTCHERY, EAST STREET, 1 4 h,p. Vertical Steam Engine, by An- derson 1 Sausage Machine, with Chopper and Barrel complete 1 Chopping Machine, with -filler 3 Steam Boilerß, with Piping, Butcher's Block, Bakers' Troughs, &c, &c, Also, — Immediately afterwards, at the ROYAL SALEYARDF, MOORE BTREET 3 Horses, Harness, Paddles, Brides, Butcher's Curt, Spring Dray, Trolly, Iron Tank on Wheels, Windlae, with Block and Tackle, Casks, &c, &c. Sale at 12 o'clock, Without reserve. J 0. DUNCAN, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 3rd. Section and Buildings at Hnmpetead lor Sale. MR T. BULLOCK, m conjunction with Mr J. C. Duncan, has re- ceived instructions from Mbs Deppenheim (who is leaving for A ustrulia) to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER, LOT 36, containing £ acre,. Church street, Hampstoad, on which is erected Ono-3-roomed Cottage, and One 2-Roomed Do. Also small Stable. This Property will be sold at a low price Terms at Sale. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer: j SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th. Building known as the WHEATSTONE HOTEL, MR T. BGLLOOK has reoelved In. ■tractions from the Proprietors to Soil by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, the property at Wheatitone known as the Wheatstone Hotel. The Bulldinp, whloh is a large one, will be sold for removal if so desired. Terras at Sale. Sale aTI 2 30. ~"t. bullock. 8*145 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th. Suburban Property, FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Dr Trevor to Sell byPublio Auction at the Arcade, on th« above date, Part of Lot 19, situated at the corner of Bosch and Trevor's Road, Trevor- ton, on which Is erected a Djrelllng- houie of eight rooms, with verandah and bay window, now In th* occupation of Rev. Mr Otway. As the Proprietor has decided to dispose of his suburban properties, this will be ■old at a sacrifice. Terms of payment will be very liberal, viz , only £10 cash deposit, balance by Instalments. Further particulars oan be obtained of the under* signed. Sale at 12.30 p.u? T. BULLOCK. 8t147 ■_ Auctioneer. SATURDAY, AUGUST 27th. IA3 Acres SUBURBAN LAND 1 A3 AV4 o f Superior QaalUy XU4 FOR SALE. MR T. BULLOCK has received in- structions from the Proprietor to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, About 10 sores 3 roods Suburban Land, fronting the Middle Road, AHontoo, and running back to the Wakanui Crock, between the properties of Messrs Hancock and McLean, being Lot 187 on Tancred and Allan's original said plan. The land is of first class quail y, securely fenced and cultivated. As there are often erqniries for small holdings near town, this e fiords persons desirous of purchasing a very favorable opportunity of doing so. Terms of pavmett will be very liberal, declared at sale. Sale at ly 30. T. BULLOCK, M<6 Auctioneer,



I Ejection Notices ASHBURTON ELECHON? A MEETING of Mr Pumeh'a friends and eappoit^rs will bo held m the back room of the Town Hall, RAKAIA, on FrilD \Y, 26th August, at 8 p.m., for the purpose of forming a I Committee Mr Rolleston "\ITILLi Address the Electors of the W R AN GUTaTA DISTRICT THE HIND3— MONDAY, August 29th. AT MAYFIELL —TUESDAY, August 30th Further appointments at other places within the district will be ndvertiscd shortly. Meetings m every caee at 7.30 p.m. 163 ASHBUETON ELECTION. MR 0. W. PURNELL will addnia the Eleotors an under :— LAURISTON.— At the Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 26th August, at 8 p.m ALFORD FOREST— At the Schoolhouso, on MONDAY, 29th August, at 8 p.m. HAMPSTEAD —At the Schoolhouse, on WEDNESDAY, 31et August, at 8 p.m. GItEENSTREET.— At the Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 2nd September, at 8 p.m. At the Hampßtead Meeting, Mr Purnell will reply to Sir Julius Yogel, 8 54 KANGITATA ELECTION. MR BUXTON will address the Electors as under :— WAKANUI— At the Schoolroom, on MOND\Y, Auguet29tb. RAKAIA.— At the Town Hall, on WED- NESDAY, August 31st. Each Meeting at 8 p.m. Other Meetings will be announced lator on J B*l4o Mr Palmer WILL address the Electors of the Bangitatu District bb under :— TUESDAY, August 30th— WATERTOfl. WEDNESDAY, August 31st — WIL- LOWBY. THURSDAY, Sept let— THE HINDS. MONDAY, Sept. 3rd-MAYFIELD. TUESDAY, Sept. 4th— LISMORE. Public Notices. TO CONTRACT PLOUGHMEN. mENDERS iiro invited by the N.Z L. A JL M. Agency Company for Ploughing, Harrowing, and Boiling about 800 Acres at Bucoleuch, Mount Homers. Tenders will bo received till the Ist September by the Manager on the Estate, from whom all particulars can bo obtained. 8°159 WAKANCI ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS are invited for the following ! JL works : — No. 102, Winter'B Road. Formation 147 Chains. Specifications can be seen at the Board's j Offices, whore Tonders will be received till 10 a.m. SATURDAY, September 3rd. BROOKS & SON, 8 188 District Surveyors. HCE VIORRHOIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7b 6d. Communications strictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ash burton. 117 E hare a shipment of good useful KAURI TIMBER, Ex " Notero " from Auckland, Which we are prepared to SELL at Low Prices, m lines to suit Customers. TUCKER & RESTELL. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT. mENDERS will be received up to NOON 1 on THURSDAY, the Ist September, for the following works : — Metalling seven chains of Ferguison Street. Tussookiog on Mainwarlngs, Kyle, and Grout South Road m five sections. Specifications can be Been at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to bs endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. F. MAKEIG, Clerk to the Board. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are Invited for formation at L Ohertsey of about 246 chain s of Main South R)ad, foil width. Specifications, levels, and all particulars can be obtained from the undersigned, with whom tenders must bo left before 10 a m. on MONDAY, 29th inst. Also, tenders are invited for the pur- ohaso of the Road Board's Cottage of 6 rooms. The successful tenderer Is to re- move same and finish off the end of the office from which the Cottage U removed. For further Information apply CYRIL JEPHBON, 8t143 District Road Surveyor, As Byron says — I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOOBE'S PILLS, Chriatclmrch, March 9tb, 1887. I am happy to testify to the valuo of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with every confidence. — J. G. Garforth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,- - CHAS. NEATB, Pharraacoutical Chemist. 7 166 *|1O MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert X Boarding -House, Wills Street Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Friends and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lodging, 14s 16s, 18s pei week ; or 3j per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week, Good accommodation for Families, and priv&t* rooms foj tftdfci, 7 53



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