earnest desire to do its duty to the country, he had supported It, yet ho had reserved to himself the right of voting against them when he considered Ministers' measures were illadvlaed, or not In &!■ opinion conduolve to the wel fare of the colony aa had been shown by his voting against them on several oc casions, and if the electors at the next election showed their copfidence m him, by electing him, he should pursue the same course— a statement which, met the approval of all present. Most of the ■peeoh was a repetition of what had been given elsewhere, and after thoroughly ex plaining the policy of the late Ministry, and expressing himself willing to answer any questions, oonoluded amid great applause. Mr Hale asked Mr Walker his views on tho present Educational system, Mr Walker laid that that was a matter he had Inadvertently omitted to touch upun. He believed m the present system and deprecated any attempt by wouH-be economists to Impair so important a part of oar Plate policy. In saying so, he did not mean that it was free from defects or that the Act was administered as free from extravagance as could be wished, and he should if returned to Parliament, and it was found any beneficial change could be effected In the system, support any such change. With regard to lt« alleged costly Batare, he showed that compared with the other colonies oar system was not so expensive and oompared favorably with them. With regard to the growing tnd tnereulsg vote for it every year he said, that it was occasioned by the greater number of children attending the schools acd new schools r i>eing built In fresh districts, while the cost per head had not luereued, and therefore, full value was received for the increased expenditure. Mr Anderson asked several questions regarding Mr Ballanoe's unauthorized expenditure irhioh Mr Walker disposed of very effectually. Mr Anderson then entered into a rather lengthy discussion, amid much uneeemly interruption by come of the audience, on the merits of Freetrade and the demerits of Protection. These were also satisfactorily answered Mr Walker. After noticing the vague way In which tome new aspirants for political fame put forth their ideas of Government, how they were going to regenerate the country by an entirely new process of party Govern ment and'referring to the famous attempt of Mr Thomson, of Olutha, Mr Walker sat down after having been occupied m speaking and answering questions nearly two hours, Mr Miller then proposed a very hearty vote of thanks to Mr Walker for his very •ble and satisfying address, and hoped to tee Mr Walker at the head of the poll. Mr Hale seconded, and on being put to the meeting, the motion was unanimously and enthusiastically carried. A vete of thanks to the Chairman brought the meeting to a close.

THE RANCITATA SEAT.

MR PALMER AT WATERTON.

Mr Palmer addrtßsed the electors of Rangi ttta m the schoolroom, Waterton, on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance, and Mr Smith was. voted to the chair. At the conclusion of his address Mr Palmer was accorded a vote of thanks. A similar com pliment was paid him last night when he ad dressed a meeting at Willowhby, over which Ur ßeonie presided.

MR BUXTON AT SOUTH RAKAIA.

Mr 8. Baxton addressed a meeting of the Beugitata electors at the Town Hall on Wednesday evening. Mr E. 8. Coster, Chairman of the Road Board, occupied the chair, and briefly introduced the speaker. Mr Baxton, on ruing, said|he appeared that night as a stranger to the district, and ha had no doubt those present would like to know lOmethloß about himself. He had been over twenty yean m this colony, engaged m {arming pursuits. He had no previous Par liamentary. record, and therefore he conld nor be charged with any faults there. Al though not known well m this locality, be was veil known m other parts of the Rangi* tata electorate. He could meet every man and woman m New Zealand without a blush, M he had always born a good character and paid his way honestly. The important posi tion he now looked forward to gaining had caused him much thought and loss of sleep, but after three weeks consideration he had made np his mind to comply with the wishes of a numerous host of friends. With regard to Mr Rolleston he (the speaker) had no wish to speak m any way detrimental to that gen tleman. They were near neighbors, but did not agree m matters political; At one time he had agreed with Mr Rolleston's views, but after much reading, hearing, and think ing, he had at last decided to be one with the Stout-Vogel Government, and was now a faithful supporter of that party. He (Mr Buxton) liad never promised to support Mr Bojlcston, and that gentleman was mistaken m nuking the statement. Had he (the speaker) ever made such a promise he would have stock to his colors through thick and thin. Ha would. not refer to the figures which had been the subject of most candi dates, as fee was not well enough up m the matter. He was sure that the figures whioh bad appeared m the public prints were most astounding, apd he could not for a moment believe that many of the remarks made by various speakers with regard to the Financial Statement were true. Mr Rolleston, at one of his meetings, had spoken for some.twc hours, and during the whole time it had beec nothing but figures. He (the speaker) wan rare such statements would never haee beec made had a reporter been present. If elected tie would no. be a blind jollower of apj Government, for there might be some thing* m which he oould not honestly do so, but fit would do the best he could for the wholi colony. The Atkinson party could not brinj forward any feasible policy. Mr Buxton was listened to with attentioi throughout, and at times was loudly ap plaudeoi At the conclusion he laid he had beei unintentionally misreported at Aahburtoi with regard to " cock robin," at anyrate, h meant to say that if he (Mr Buxton) wa elected he should say, " poor Mr Rolleßton, i serves you right, you should keep out of ba company," (Whenttbii little anecdote wa being told someone m the hall let loose i sparrow, which flew on to the stage to the fq? 61 jihe speaker, ' ' m reply to the Rev H. Collins, Mr Buxtoi said be would be m favor of giving a rea majority of the people power to rule that n< more public-house licensee should be granted »nd even to cancel the present ones.— He wa m favor of ladies having voting powers, bu not of their beiag admitted to the House.- He was not m a position to reply to th question re bridge at Dobbin's Ford, andh thought it unfair to ask it under oiiß^rj circumstances.— He thought it much bette to rob a poor man of his beer than HUI children of their bread.— He should like t hear Sir Julius Yogel's statoment withregar to his claim against the State, before givin on opinion, but if ho (Sir Julius) waß just! entitled to anything he would vote for ii being paidj Mr Morrow moved, M^hat a hearty vote i thanks and" confidence In Mr Buxton 1 passed, and that this meeting pledges Use to vie its utmost endeavours to ' secure h return." Mf John McLean seconded the motion Wbioh was carried unanimously with cheers Mr Box 1 on thanked his audience for theii attention, and moved a vote of thanks to thi fi^ir which was carried.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[rEUTER's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT.]

BULGARIAN AFFAIRS.

London, August 30.

Replying to a circular note of the Porte, the British, Austrian, and Italian Governments, have announced their disapproval of the proposal of the Russian Government that a Russian General should proceed to Bulgaria.

FORTIFICATION OF COALING STATIONS.

Lord Carnarvon, m a letter to the " Times," deplores the apathy and false economy of the Imperial Government m not fortifyiog the commercial coaling stations. He contrasts their indiffer ence with the patriotic exertions of Victoria and New South Wales.

COLLAPSE OF THE WHEAT RING.

The Californian wheat ring has col lapsed, i

THE IRISH DIFFICULTY.

Archbishop Walsh suggests that a Conference of Irish landlords and tenant* should be held to devise an amicable settlement of the present difficulties.

AUSTRALIAN.

[rBUTKR's TELEGRAMS— COPYRIGHT.]

EXPECTED ANNEXATION OF SAMOA.

Sydney, August 31.

A despatch has just been received by the Governor from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, which is sup posed to confirm the idea that the reason for the sudden departure of the German fleet from Sydney was for the purpose of annexing Samoa. The de spatch, it is understood, states that the Imperial Conference approved of the proposal to be considered at Washing ton that one of the three Powers, England, Germany, and America, should control native affairs m Samoa, and there is strong reason for believing that Germany was chosen.

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS.

Wellington, August 31. A pharge of larceny, preferred against Godfrey Howard Shepherd by George Wyatt, was heard to-day and dismissed. The evidence showed that prosecutor's wife had left him and gone to reside In the house occupied by accused, who had been arrested for stealing articles which Mrs Wyatt bad taken from her husband's house.

Palmerbton Forth, August 31, Au exciting incident 1 occurred at Awa huri yesterday, consequent ou the recent case brought if to the Supreme Court by MsoDonald, to obtain tho ejectment of Maoris from his property, on which they had squatted. He obtained the neces sary wrilß, and yesterday the Sheriff, Mr Woon, and Mr Hankins, solloitor for Mao Donald, accompanied by a posse of twelve men, proceeded to tho spot to turn the Maoris out. The visit was quite unexpected, as the Maoris were ploughing at the time ; bat they refused to leave the ground when asked by Mr VVonn, and chained up the g»te. The party effected an entrance at anoth< r place, and the ejectment was carried out without violence, although some difficulty jwm expi&feoced with the women. The Maoris subsequently bongrogated m large numbers. A telegram waa received ad vising the Maoris not to give up posses sion at any cost, but it was too late.

DuxfEDiH, August 31. A certificate of the Royal Humane Sookty of Australasia was publicly pre sented this afternoon by the Mayor to D. G. Stephen, who was instrumental m restortag animation, after two hoars' continuous work, m the case of the girl Agnes Ferguson, ten years of age. The girl's father and five other children were drowned on the occasion.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Opposition Steamers. Auckland, September 1. The Seamen's Union have secured three steamer*, two from Australia and one from Wellington, to run opposition to the Northern S.S. 00. They are expeoted to start running next week. Death of Mr S. Churten. Wakoandi, September 1, Henry Ohurton, one of the oldest residents, died this mornlDg. He was the founder of the College for (he Educa tion of Maoris, and some years ago, m the time of war, was instrumental m procuring from the House of Commons compensation for losses osused to the (ettlers by the Maoris. New Baths. Wellin,<jtq^, September 1. A proposal was made to the Harbor Board for a long lease of the foreshore site, at present occupied by the Thorndon baths, with the intention of forming a Company to build new and commodious premises. The Board found themselves unable to grant more than fourteen years and the idea was dropped. The need of it is, however, argent, and probably an attempt will be made to obtain by legis lation a longer and mere certain tenure of the side. More Schools. It is estimated there are 1200 children In Wellington who do not attend school, and there is no aooomodation for them More schools are badly needed, especially m the Te Aro dlstriot, but the Board has no fane's. It has appointed a Commit tee to deal with the question and report at a future meeting. N.Z. Rifle Asrociation. Blenheim, September 1. At a largely attended meeting of pre sent and intending members of the New Zaaland Rifle Association, resolutions ez> pressing the following opinions were passed :— }. That the meeting should be held m March. 2, The exclusive uaes of the Remington-Lee rffle, with a stage at 1000 yards, and the ether suggestions m the Chairman's proposed programme was generally approved of, excepting that dlstriot team matches were regarded as a great mistake. 3. That Company team matohes should be continued as here before. 4. A proposal emanating from Dunedln to continue using the Snider rifle was strongly condemned.

THE FARMERS' OUTLOOK.

It seems to be a generally received opinion m well-informed quarters that the English wheat market will shortly ase, if it has not not already ceased, to be a profitable outlet for the Australasian colonies' surplus wheat production. More particularly so will this be the case with New Zealand where the producers are handicapped with higher freights and a heavier tariff. The two chief factors operating to depress the market are America and India. In the former country low railway rates and lower ocean freights, combined with the labour-saving appliances so largely availed of there, enable the farmers to sell their wheat with a fair profit at three shillings per bushel m Liverpool, while m India cheap land and still cheaper labour, combined with nominal railway charges, enable the exporters to sell m the English market at a still lower rate. Our farmers will doubtless be surprised to learn that the wheat-growers m India realise a hand some return if able to sell at twelve shillings on the farm, or fifteen shillings at the village store, per quarter. With such a large margin for profiit it is not unreasonable to suppose that the ex portation of wheat from India will continue to expand m the future m as great a ratio as it has done m the pasi. It is quite true that when Indian wheat was first introduced into the English markets millers would scarcely look at it, and it occupied a very low position on the price list. This was owing to its dirty, earthy condition, but since that time improved cleaning pro cesses have caused it to take raok with the average New Zealand production. If farmers then confine their attention to the English market, we must con fess that the outlook is not very en couraging. We notice that the President of the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce took occasion at the annual meeting, held m Christchurch the other day, to refer lo the continance of the low price which would probably rule m the English market m the future. He said that as the cultivation of wheat must be one of the most important factors m Canterbury farming operations, the future of the market greatly concerned the growers. If three shillings for 6olb of wheat. was to be the-.permanent price here, farmers would not accumu late wealth very rapidly, but with a 24 bushel crop they could at least hold their own, which was more than could be said of ..their South Australian baethren with 5^ bushels, of the Victorian with 1 1 . bushels, or possibly New South Wales with 17 bushels. He was of opinion that the effect of low averages,, and poor prices on South Australian and Victorian, would be to curtail their areas, under wheat cultiva tion, and adhered to the opinion he had expressed: when addressing the Chamber a couple of years ago:-— " That it was becoming annually more apparent that Australia would m the future require to lean upon us to a greater extent for the produce of our land, and that I would not be surprised if within another decade she absorbs almost the whole of our bread and feeding stuffs, together with a large proportion of our dairy produce." I still adhere to that opinion, and take occasion' to skate that the total exports from New Zealand to the undernoted adjacent colonies werE : — • ; In 1877. In 1886. To New South Wales £212,640 £822,631 „ Victoria ... ... 584,264 663,896 „ Queensland ... 11,938 92,560 „ Tasmania . . 7,945 63,696 Figures which, considering the reduced values of all kinds ot produce, display a wonderfulexpansion." Before conclud ing this part of his address the Chairman observed : — " Another outlet for a con siderable quantity of our wheat will probably be found m the eastern coast lof South America. Large centres of population, like Rio Janeiro and Buenes Ayres, are now erecting extensive flour mills on the roller principle, and as neither the Brazils nor the Argentine Republic are likely to be large wheat growing countries, our enterprising merchants will doubtless make every effort to secnre a share of the trade." Of the two outlets we incline to the npinion that the latter will prove the more feasible, as we shall not encounter that vigorous competition with cheap grown Indian wheat which we must be prepared to meet with m the Australian markets.

THE ASHBUBTOa GUAKDIAN, THURSDAY SEPTEMBER I, 1887



•'Bough on Cobns."— Ask for Well " Bough on Corns." Quick relief, complete permanent eurr. Corns, warts bunions. 3 chemists and druggists. ° South African juries are not always ver; «£&' : k girl wasoharged at the uircuit Court with administering poison to i Umily which she served. The first verdio returned waa " Murder." •' Impossible,' eaid the Judge ; "no one has been killed ! : The jary went back, and returned with i yßrdiot of « Suioide." •• ?"?,* is stil gliVe'J V "ezpoSiulated the Judge. On this th ■Wipm iiui, §nd retMroed a verdiat c



HCE dOBBROIDICON A SURE CURE for PILES. A new discovery. Forwarded to any address on receipt of 7b 6d. '■ .'. . Communications Btrictly confidential. WALTER B. MOSS, Ashbarton. George Jameson Faiifield. THREE THOUSAND ACRES or thereabouts/ '■.•":■";. vx blocks or ; ; 200 to 1000 Acres, TO LET FOR CROPPING. riIENDEBS are Invited up to 31st Aogtwt X next, for the right to grow on* Turnip Orop and one Grain Crop on thr Falrfield Estate, adj lining the Ashbarton Township. The land has not been under I orop for seven years. ■ -...' Entry for Ploughing will be giren on l«t October next. PUns of the Estate may be seen, and particulars obtained, on application to : >, MR GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON. 6J105 . fe CLOVER SEEDS, JUST landed, ex steatner " Kaikoura,' -:> my first shipment for the season of RED CLOVER, COW GRASS, WHITE CLOVER, •■ AND ■ ALSYKE. These Seeds have been carefully selected and aro the best obtainable. : -' I HAVE ALSO IN STOCK— Machine-dreesed Ryegrass and Cocks* . foot, also Linseed, Pea?, Barley, Oats Wheat, Potatoes, and all kinds of STATION AND FARM STORES. George Jameson, ASHBURTON. A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, AUCTIONEER, <STOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. SATURDAY SALE at 12 o'clock sharp —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produce and Merchandise, FOR SALE- Farming Implements, and Vehicle! of all kinds constantly io Yards i on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required; and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Refits collected, and the busineßi. of absentees managed with care. , " Valuation made of Properties or; Mer- chandise on easy terms, ' ~ Advances made instantly on Good* delivered at the Stores for Sale. Agent for the Norwioh Union Fire In* surance Company, Agent for the] MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O . JAUSTRALASIA , ALFRED "haBRISOW. T. Bullock. FOR SALE, A quantity of LAMMAS WHEAT for Late, Spring Sowing. Apply to I T* BULLOCK. TINWALD. ~ T,O LET at a low rental, Cottage well situated, fronting Graham's Road; T. BULLOCK. •pmLDING SITE near the Woollen JD Factory Foe Sale, being Lot 47, con- taining about 1 acre, fronting the Alford Forest Road, and next to Mr Wlldsmlth's property. A large proportion of the money can remain on Interest at 6 per cent, per annum.— Apply to T. BULLOCK. TO 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 Wesleyan Church, Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. T\OUBLE-SEATED American Waggon. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE,— Central Site, being par of TS 177, containing One-eighth of an Acre, having a frontage of 33 fee on Eflfortfc Street, and adjoining the •• Mai jr Office. Very liberal terms of P&yKCVsffiU be accepted. — Apply to TINWALD. TO LET— A Four-rccmed House with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltihe'a pro* perty, and near the Railway Station. A ear rental will be accepted. . T. BULLOCK. TO LET,— At a low rental, Property 1 Tanored Street, recently m the ocoupation of Mr Dolman, on which I erected Shop, Stable, etc,-— Apply to T. BULLOCK FOR SALEf RURAL Section 27429, containing 118 acres, 2 roods, m its native state, about 3 miles from Ashburton, fronting the main South Road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. \TOT having sold by auction on Saturda 1> RS. 25334, containing 100 acre Wakanui Road Board District, T am prepared to receive offers for same. Very



Public Notices.' TO WORKING MEN. MRS TIM MO, PROPRIETRESS OF THB WATERLOO BOARDINGHOUSE, Tanored Street, Ashbarton, BEGS reßpeolfully to Inform th& general poblio, particularly* the wotklng classes, that she has reduced tbs rates for Board and Lodging as under:— Board and Lodging, per week, 16i to 17a Dinners enly, per week .... ... 4s Board only, per week ... ... 10j The cooking Is ' done by Mr Tlramo, whose reputation as a fint-elati chej remains unsullied, A capital table, and meals at all hours. 7 59 As Byron sayo-^- I never, no, I never, Saw any man so yellow, How's your liver ? (Yellow Dwarf.) TAKE MOORE'S PILLS, Christchurch, March 9th, 1887. I am happy to testify to the value of your Liver and Stomachic Pills, having used them for the last fourteen years, and can recommend them to every household with •very confidence. — J. G. Garforth. Sole Agent for Ashburton,— OHAS. NEATE, ! Pharmaceutical Chemist. 7 166 qiO MEET THE TIMES. C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Ashburton, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thankine his many Friends and Customers for their liberal snpport for the paßt 10 years, solicits a continuance of the same. Board and Lcdging, 14s 166, 18s pei week ; or 3s per day. Board, only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week, Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 62 AND CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, GENERAL FURNITURE MAKERB. HAVE taken those Central and Con- venient Premises m Tancred Street, 0 >poeiie Union Bank (late Jno. Meech), & id will carry on the above businesses m .. DBranches. Furniture Re-covered, Polished, aud re- tired promptly, and at very reasonable ttorms. VENETIAN BLINDS MADE TO ORDER. McCallum & Coy GOAL! GOAL! GOAL TIBESH SUPPLIES {OF J? NEWCABTLE COAL : WESTPORT COAL GREYMOUTH GOAL. Also— , Native Coal, superior to Mount Somere Coal. \ Fresh supplies of Building Timber and Building Materials of every description. FEEBH IMPOKTATIONS OF FENCING MATERIALS NOW TO HAN WIRE. WIRE. WIRE BARBED & PLAIN. No.'« 8, 9 and 10, OVAL STEEL WIRE No. s B, 9 and 10, ROUND STEEL WIRE BARBED WIRE, "BEST DOMINION BARBED WIRE, " ACME STANDARDS STANDARDS STANBAEDS. Out and Punched to any length and guage required, McCallum & Co., Iron, Timber and Coal Merchants & Importers ASHBUETOtf, OAMAETJ DUNEDIN & INVER- CABGILL. 4*160



Frlidlander Broa. East Street Auction Room AJTS HORSE J3AZAAR FTpHB undersigned, having been urged by numerous Clients to make provWoa for periodical Auction Sales or . . LAND, FARM STOCK: PKODUCE, GENEKAL MEKCHANDISE Have pieman m nmonudng thnt they ~»ve engaged Mr Petci Williams, laU o( Oftmorn, who had severs! yean experience m the Auctioneering Bneineso, for the holding of Salei ftt tbtiir NEW AUCTION ROOMS & HOBSE BAZAAR, East Strict, Ferraerlj the TOWN HALL, which hai been fitted op'for that pvpos* All Land, Btook, Prodnoe, etc, entrusted to them for Btle bj Auction will be rabmitted by Mr WILLIAMS, who wOI have entire control of this branch of their holiness, and they hope that by rendering PROMPT ACCOUNT SALES, MODERATE CHARGES, * BTBICI ATTKNTION To the wishei of olfenta, they^wHl'Mcnre a fair •hare of public patronage,- Regular Sales on Saturdays OF FAEM PRODUCE, FURNI- TURE, HORSES, CATTLE, PIGS, & FARM IMPLE- MENTS. SALES OF BTOCK IN COUNTY SALE' YARDS EVERT TUESDAY. Bfceejt Skin Sates every Friday during the Season. FRIEDLANDfci BROS. ■PBTI-B- WIIMAMS, /Oj neer. WE AREBUYEBS OP Wheat Oats Barley Grass Seed HIGHEST PRICE GIVEN; FRIEDLANDER BROS. CLOVER SEEDS] CLOVER SEEDS CLOVER SEEDS. WE ABE LAUDING BX "ABAB," AUkindHof CLOVER SEEDS, OHOIOBST QUAUT7. RYEGRASS & COCKSFOOT FOR SALE. FRIEDLAJTDER BROS.



Public Notices LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. ALL Kates UNPAID by Septembor 20th will be sued for. BY ORDER. WE have various sums of money to lend on approved Freehold Securities at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. WILDING & LEWIS, Solicitors Ashburton. fTTE have a shipment of good useful KAURI TIMBER, Ex " Notero " from Auckland, Which we are prepared to SELL at Low j Prices, m lines to suit Customer/). TUCKER & RESTELL. | TINWALD. """ fi TT A WKI NS, Who has just replenished his Stock of BOOTS, has also opened up a few lines of useful DRAPER? (a lone felt need m * Tinwald), which he is disposing of at Chrißtchurch prices. Come and compare Prices and Quality before purchasing elsewhete, as every article is marked at the very lowest Rate* tor CASH. ROYAL MAIL COACH. 1 ASHBURTON TO* KYLE. rriHE Undersigned is prepared to carry _L Passengers and Parcels from Aehbnr- ton to Kyle, or any plnco en route, viz,, Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, or vice versa Leaving Ashburton at 7 a,m , on TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS and SATURDAYS, arriving at Aahburton 5 p.m , return journey. Parcels may be left at "Mail " office. P. FAWCETT, 8°53 Mail Contractor. WILDING AND LEWIS, T>ARRISTERS AND QOLIOITORB, t> & F. WILDING, Notary Pubiio. Offices: Next "Mall" Offioe, Burnett-it. Ashburton. Mr Wilding will attend the 1 ;' of the Aehburton Courts on Tuesday > > Friday*, «nd may be consulted person*!! on these dayn. The firm Is now represented In Ash- burton by Mr Clayton, an English Solicitor of considerable experience, who will be m daily attendance at the office o receive instructions »nd confer with clients WANTED KNOWN.— That JAMES BAKKR has returned to Ash- burton and opened a Cabinet Factory and Showrooms m his own premises, Havelcck street, opposite Harrison's Auction Mart. J. B. having a thorough knowledge of the trade is m a position to execute all orders entrusted to his care. By strict attention and moderate charges he will endeavor to merit a share of public patronage. SeconDHand Fdbnitube Bought, Sold, or Exchanged. 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 3,000,000 Forest Trees, Inolu ding 200,000 Cupressus Macrooarpa, om and (wo years old; 200,000 Pinna Insig- nia, one and two years old ; 100,000 Plnus Larlolo; 300,000 Silver Birch; 10,000 Pinna Austrlaca; all other kinds In proportion. All kinds of Oabbftgt plants on sale, and a few thousand! of very early Strawberry Plants. N.B.— All orders by post, or otherwb shall receive my best attention. JAMES PORTER, CLIFTON NURSWRY i Alleoton, Ash v arton HAVES & CO.'S Great Sale. OBLIGE BY READING TEE FOLLOWING :— BLACK Straw Hats only 3d Felt Hats were 8s 6d, now Is Grey Calico, lid White Twill, 2Jd Blankets, from 2s 5Jd Lot Velvet Buttons, all v dozen for Id Cashmere Gloves, from 2d Men's Good Waterproof Coats, from 7s 6d Lace Curtains, Is Boys' Caps, 4£d Men's Black Felt Hats were 6s 9d now 2s 3d Heavy Dress Goods, 5f d Lot of Wide Ribbons, Id Good Shirtings, 4£d Wool Squares, 6d Tweed Trousers from 5s 6d | Let of Diagonal Coats were 21s 6d now 10s 6d A Grand Lot of Overcoats awfull Cheap, and a quantity of other goods too numerous to mention m this advertise* ment — — • Ip addition to the above, H. & Co. will during the Sale, give a Discount of One Shilling m the Pound. Only call and see the WONDERFUL BARGAINS at HAVES AND CO. S 6t29 H. Matson and Co. STORACE. STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LIJH» QUANTITY OF GRAIN; N O visit MI N. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. V^E ARE CASH rOROHASBF or Wheat Oats Barley AMI Eyegrass H, MATSON & CO.,



Auctions. SPECIAL ENTRY.. SATURDAY, 3rd SEPTEMBER. I ißft dunoan""seed sower, I. complete. 19ft IKON ROLLER, m good order. Without Reservo ALFRED HARRISON, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 3bd SEPTEMBER. SPECIAL ENTRY. 9 FEET CAMBRIDGE ROLLER, 2* Axle, Sale at 1 o'clock. T. BULLOCK. Auctioneer. Election Notices i ASHBURTON ELECTION. "■""■■ A MEETING of the Friends and Sop- porters of Mr Walker will be held m the Publio Library, South Kakala, on THURSDAY EVENING, at 6.30, for the purpose of forming » Committee, MR BUXTON AT PENDARVES. lifß BUXTON will address the Electon JJ± at PiSNDARVES on THURSDAY EVENING SEPT. 1. At 8 o'clock. ' Instead of on Tuesday as previous!* announced m error. *■ Mr Walker "TTTILL Address the Elector* at LAURISTON SCHOOLROOM, on FRIDAY, Septembers. Each Evening at 8 o'clock. ASHBUETON ELECTION. MR O. W. PURNELL will address the Electors as under :— GREENSTREET.— At the Schoolhouse, on FRIDAY, 2nd September, at 8 p.m. 8 54 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE RAN- GITATA DISTRICT. i^ ENTLEMEN,— I beg to Intimate that I shall address yon at the Oddfellows' Hal], AohbnrtoD, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER Ist at 8 p m. on the principal political questions of the day, and In particular. RE- TRENCHMENT, EDUCATION, and EXTRAVAGANCE of EDUCATION BOARDS, &o. Don't Pledge Your Votes, JAS. BROWff. Mr Palmer WILL address the Electors of the Eangitatu District as under : — THURSDAY, Sept. lat— THE HINDS MONDAY, Sept. sth-MAYFIELD. TUESDAY, Sept. 6th— LISMORE. WEDNESDAY, Sept. 7th. —At the Oddf ellowe' Hall, Aeh bur ton, at 7.30 p.m. Meetings m eachcaßeat 7.30 p.m.! ftt Schoolrooms. Public Notices. ASHBURTON GUARDS. 4 SOCIAL Gathering, constating of 01. Music, Singing, Danolng, and Mill- tary Exercises, will be held In the Odd* fellows' Hall, on FRIDAY, September 9th. at 8 p.m. Tickets, 2s 6d each. Ladles free. J. PURCHASE, Bflgecretsry. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT, I - mENDERS are invited for the following JL works : — No. 102, Winter's Road. Formation 147 Chainß; Specifications can be seen at the Board> Offices, where Tenders will be received w& 10 a.m. SATURDAY, September 3rd. FOOKS & SON, 8 188 District Surveyors. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL mENDERS are Invited for— 1 Fenoing Plantation Reserve 2673, Wenterfield. 2 Clearing out Main Drain, Wheatstone Specifications on view at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be tent m not later than 11 a.m. on Friday, 2nd September. 1887. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT? mENDEBS will be received up to NOON JL on THURSDAY, the let September, for the following works : — Metalling seven chains of Forgusson Street. TußSocking on Mainwarings, Kyle, and Great South Road m five sections. Specifications can be seen at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. Tenders to bo endorsed and addressed to the Chairman of the Board. F. MAKEIG, Clerk to the Board. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. TO CARTERS AND CONTRACTORS. mENDERS are invited for Carting X 300 yards (more or If as), of Sbiogle for River Embankment. Particulars may be had of the Foreman of the Protective Works, or at our offices, Tenders will be received up to 4 p ra. on MONDAY) September sth. The lowest or any tender will not neoessarily be accepted; FOOKS & SON, Borough Engineers. August 30,; b, 18a 1 ?. BOROUGH OF ASHBURToN. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR COUN- CILLORS. T HEREBY give notice that the fol- X lowing persons havo been duly nominated as Candidates for the oflico of Councillors, viz; , ALFKED HARRISON EDWIN JAMES PAUL HUGO FRIBDLANDER GEORGE CATE.S GEORGE FRANCIS SCOTT Aiftd I further gi|Ve notice that a Poll for the Election of THREE of the above- named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of September, commencing at 9 a.m and closing at 6p.m. % CHARLES BRADDELL, Returning O&oeti Ashburton, lit September, X«S7*



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