AUSTRALIAN NEWS

■:• . + Sydney. April 22. The Assembly sat until an early boor this morning, and having disposad of Mr Oopeland's vote of censure, £lt H. Parkes, m reply to Mr Abbot, said he had c ibler* to the delegates at the Conference th.t the Government cannot approve of the Admiralty defence proposals at present. He was anxiouo to join with the other Auatralian Colonies In consultation, but it would bo necessary, before anything was finally agrond upon, that the annotion of the various Parliaments ehouU be ob tamed. Mr A. G. Taylor hss resigned his seat fo* Mudgep, and 1b to be appointed Examiner of Patents, at a salary of £600, The steamer Kanhaaka, m going alonp side the ship Aberdeen . yesterday, came In contact with one of tha blade 3of her propeller, and had a hole knocked m her port aide. Mr Emerson' M'lvor has sold his patent for the utilisation of nlghtsoil to the Frenoh Government, for £18,000.

THE WELLINGTON FIRE.

Wellington, April 28 The adjoining premises did not suffer from fire, but the contents of Nathan's ■tore are said to be greatly damaged by Trater. It ia estimated by a builder that, allowing for the lower walls and faunas tiona being intact, it would take £20,000 to replace the building. The following departments were located m the burned pile: — Post, Customs, Telegraph, Roslb trar of Friendly Societies, Weather Office, Inspector of Machinery, Telphona Ex change and Laboratory. Besldeß there, the top flat was ocoupled entirely by the Postmaster-General's department and Ac countant's staff The lobs m the Friendly Societies' Registrar's office will be serious, aa all the records on which valuations are based are deatroyed. Later Mm Davis, the caretater, is certain that the fire atarted m the mail bag room. She heard the breaking of glass, whioh no doubt was oaußed by the fiie bursting through the windows Into the court-yard, where it ran up the walls and appeared above, giving rise to the belief that the flames had burst through the roof before the bell rang, which was notaotually tie oaae. On the other band, the fire spread Immediately into the lift, and was there seen by Hart when the alarm waa given by Mrs Davit. Up this lift It ran to the top itorey, and consequently ita rapid •pread Ja easily acoounted for. As to the cause nothing la known. Great promptitude was shown m finding Dew quartera and currying on the public services, but by none more than the Telegraph Department. Dr Lemon, Mr Robertson and their officers worked so zealously that early m the afternoon com munication was restored with the South, and by the evening with the rest of the oolouy. To establish intrumenta, ereot batteries, and bind severed wires m a few hours, reflects great credit on the Department. Thoy have leased new premises for two years at £600 a ' year, whioh Is ominous aa to the time expeoted to elapse before the offices are rebuilt. The newly-erected eleotrfc light m«« ohlnery, costing £500 or £600, is com pletely destroyed. The dock m the tower cost £900. The project rf getting a steam engine was mooted on the ocoaelon of the last fire, •nd will probably be seriously considered after this morning's oatastraphe. A powerful engine on the harbor brink would have been of as much servloe aa the whole of the jeta supplied from the Wal nal mains, Wellington, April 29. It tares out that there were no buckets or hose to be found m the Post Office yesterday. When the fire was first dis covered both telephone, clerks and police men hunted m vain. Had there been a few backets policeman Reddell Is con fident he could have materially cheoked the spread of the flames up the lift. It waa this lift, apparently, which spread the flames through the top storey In so un accountable a manner. A cardinal mis take the firemen made waa m not going to the top of the building, round the roof of which a substantial platform ran. This ia precisely the same error made at the last fire, bub for wbioh Johnston's bond wonld not bavejsnffered during the fire: Mr Gray, Secretary of the Pout and Telegraphs, tried m vain to obtain a ladder to reach his room at the far end m the top storey but neither brigade nor anyone else seemed to have one long enough, showing that the fire prevention plant ia far from perfeot. The loss m the Telegraph Office is estimated at £1500. A number of private peraonß lose valu able books, and etc ; all uninsured.

PARLIAMENTARY.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

Thursday, Afrll 28. THE WELLINGTON FIRE Colonel Br6tt asked if any information 6ould be given as to the cause of tbe disastrous fire that morning, and Mr Buckley replied that nothing could be stated at present, but particulars would be given at tbe earliest opportunity. HORSES RACING. Mr Htrt gave notice to move m the direotlon of bringing horse racing undor taxation. NEW BILIB. Bills were introduced providing foe the temporary appointment of the Speaker of the Council and tbe annexation of the Ker madee Islands. The Council adjourned at 2,50 p.m.

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Thursday, April 28. The House met at 2.30 p.m. NOIIOB. Mr Ballance gave notice to introduca the Land Acquisition Bill. QUESTIONS. Mr Brace nslied thd Minister for Public Works whether he can consistently with the effiolenoy of tbe service revert to the ountrm of giving surface men on the rail way linen a Saturday half-holiday. Mr Richardson said he could not accede to the request, as Saturday was a day on which there was a large amount of treffia, Cod the services of tbe men were required on that day more than any other. Mr Taylor asked whether the Govern ment Intend during the session to amend the Regulation of Elections Act m a direc tion of extending the hours of polling from 6 pan. to 8 p.m Sir B. Stout said the question was dealt with m the Electoral Act Amendment Bill about to be introduced. . Mr Turnbnll asked what arrangements Government Intended to make m conse quence of the fire which occurred at the Post office Wellington. Sir R. Stout read a memorandum, m the absence of the Postmaster-General, stating that provision was being made to obtain telephone apparatus from Sydney and Melbourne, and that Parliament would now be asked to make provision for replacing the buildings. FIRST RFADINGS. The following Bills were read a first time :— To Amend the New Zealand Uni versity College Bill, Representation Bill, Electoral Act Amendment Bill, Weat Coast Settlement Reserves Act Amend ment Bill, Naval and Military Settlers and Volunteer* Land Bill, Tongariru National Park Bill, Criminal Law and Procedure Amendment Bill. SECOND HEADING) Sir R. Stoat moved the second reading of the Bank and Bankers Act Amend ment Bill, which was agread to. The. Homo rose at 3.55 p.m.

still owing for the Schoolroom. He askec die meeting to express their approval ol the scheme. A resolution was unanimously passer! authorising the new Fund to be estab lished. The Incumbent then nominated Mi George Jameson as his Churchwarden expressing the pleasure ifc gave him to be allowed to do this. Mr Mayo was nominated for the office of People's Churchwarden, but although much pressure was brought to bear upon him, the post was declined. He said that the parishioners had responded to hip efforts to obtain funds during the past year with such slowness that he could only consider that it would bo for the benefit of the parish that ho should give way to nnothor man. SubaequoDtlj- Mr John Bland was elected to the office. On the motion of Mr Bullock, it waa decided that a Vestry of seven members should be elected, the following being the choice of the meeting : — Messrs E: Dimant, Charles Littlocott, F. T. Mayo, J. G. Bestell, H. O. Segers, David Thomas, and Sergt. Felton Mr Bullock said that he considered that it did not redound to tho credit of tho parish that so large a sum as £99 should be owing to their Incumbent. He moved that it be a recommendation to the Vestry to make an arrangement with the Bank for this amount for a few weeks, and m the meantime to prepare for a gift auction to recoup the Bank The motion was carried. Subsequently Mr Bean spoke strongly against tho suggestion, and said that if 49 members would give £2 he would do the same, or if 24 would give £4,. he would make the 25th. Mr Hancox strongly supported Mr Bean's suggestion, and said that if all would give according to their means, there would be an end of all financial difficulties After a few remarks from Mr Dimant m regard to the pew rent system, the meeting ended, the Chairman dis missing the members with the Benediction

THE WAKANUI LIBEL CASE

THE ViiRDIOT. Timartj, April 29. In the libel case, Gibson v Wilson, a verdict was given for the plaintiff for one farthing. Costs were refused.

A DISASTROUS HURRICANE

1 TERRIBLE LOSS OF LIFK. [rBUXBR's TELEGRAMS — COPYRIGHT. ] (Received April 20, noon.) Perth, April 20. News has been received of a terrible disaster to the pearling fleet on the north-west . coast. The fleet anchored at 90 mile beach above the Deguly river on the 22nd, when an awful hurricane occurred. A great number of boats were dismasted, many were driven to sea> others being swamped. Scores of expert swimmers trying to reach the shore sank exhausted. Over 40 boats are missing, of which a large proportion sank. Others drifted.to sea dismasted. It is calculated that fully five hundred and fifty white and native pearlers have been drowned. Boats have gone from Cossack with stores searching for the missing boats. One of the survivors says that he saw the schooner Dawn sink with sixty men aboard. The hurricane lasted fully two hours.

SPORTING.

TIM ARU RACES.

The following events were deolded after we went to press yesterday. Welteu Handicap, of 25 soys. Viking „. 1 Gaiety 2 Tenakoe 3 Dividends— £l6 6s and £12 12a. Flying Handicap, of 35 bovb, Mirella 1 The Gem ... 2 Jealousy 3 Dividends— £l 12s 6d and £1 10s

SECOND DAY.

TiaußU, April 29. The 5.0.J.0. Autumn meeting was con tinued tc-day. The weather was unset tled, and the attendance not bo good as on the first day. Results : — Hurdle Race, 60 eovs ; second 10 sovb ; about J£ mile. Irish King , . 1 Borderman ... 2 Tenekoe ,„ 3 Won eaßily. Dividend— £2 13b and £2 ?s.

TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

[retjter telegrams— copyright.]

IMPERIAL CONFERENCE.

London, April 27. At this morning's meeting of the Imperial Conference the subject of telegraphic communication between the different parts of the Empire was dis cussed. Mr Pender, Chairman of the Eastern Extension Company, and Mr Finch-Hatton were called, and stated their views on the subject, after which the discussion was adjourned. At the afternoon silting the discussion of the Postal Service was resumed. Mr Hen nikef-Heaton submitted his scheme for a universal penny postage. It is ex pected that an eight years' contract for the carrage of Australian mails will be signed at an early date.

COERCION IN IRELAND.

Ottawa April 28 In the Canadian House of Com mons last night a resolutioo condemn ing coercion m Ireland was passed by a majority of eighty-eight votes. (Received April 29, 11.30 p.m )

NEW GUINEA.

London, April 28. Sir S. Griffiths (Queensland) will to day submit the Imperial Conference the proposals of the Australian Govern ments regarding the administration of British territory m New Guinea.

RATE OF DISCOUNT.

The directors of the Bank of England have reduced the rate of discount to two per cent.

THE ARREST OF A FRENCH COMMISSIONER.

Pakis, April 28. It is understood the German Govern ' ment will order the release of Schnae ; bell if it be proved he was invited to \ enter German territory when arrested.

THE EARTHQUAKES IN ITALY AND FRANCE.

(FROM OUR I'A.KIS COBRESrONDENT.) Paris, February 28. An appalling calanii'y,. o? t..u full extant of which it is even now impossible to form an approximate eatiniate, has viaited the ehorca of U»e> Kiviera and olher parts of the Me-'ilarranean. This disaster has caused a general raah from Nice and the winter reports to Pads The earliest comers preßeutod a oingular appearance, fo 11 th?y had been tho first to tak-3 alarm and had atartod almost with tho clothes they Btood m. The first aevore shocks of earthquake were fait at Nica at six o'clock In the morning; Everybody seemed bewildered, and moat of the English and Americans were hastily arranging for departure. A good many or the people wore afr&id to go iuto their houses again. Pome oi them made their way to the mountains and others to the seashore, here all tho boats were occupied by fugitives. The injuries that hare been received seem to have been principally canned by tha fall of f-tonework into the street Hai tho catastrophe ocottrred a few hours earlier, when the Carnival was at its height, there would have certainly been a panic among the orowd and a wholesale lohb of life. In Italy, according to official adviceß, the localities that have suffered most by the earthquake are : — Bajsrdo, 300 dead and wounded, Diano Marino, 250 do ; Barrano, 60 dead and 36 wounded ; Diano Oaretello, 30 dead and some wounded j Oaratelkro, 30" dead and some wounded. All tha localities mentioned are inLlguria. The Prinoe of Wales, who was at Nice or the Carnival, returned to Cannes at the close of the festivities. H. R. H, and hia eon, Prince George, are now m the French capital. No new casualty has occurred. Several slight shocks have been felt daring the het days, but they wore scarcely per oeptable. Nice is recovering bat Men tone is m ruins; A large proportion of the popula tion In the former city is atill camping out. during the night. As to Italy the latest intelligence of the disaster ia heartrending. At Genoa the panic is general. In Diana Arino 200 people have been killed. At Oantalupo not a single house la Btanding. The Mayor of Bagard telegraphs to San Remo ; — " The parish church is a heap of ruins, under <rhioh numbers of people are buried. Houses have fallen m, and the whole population is m a state of terror." At Buaaano 400 people are said to have been killed. The eeismographio Instruments at Monnt Vemiries gave no indications of the renent earthquakes. Marseilles is profiting by the fearful disaster on the Riviera. All the hotels are full and tiavellers are refruaed. Re ception rooms and even garden houses are to bo turned iuto dormitories. During two days eight thousaud persona passed through or arrived at Marseilles from the Rlvkra.

THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH.

« — The speech from the Throne even when delivered at the heart of the Empire by Majesty m person, is never a remarkably sensational affair, and the Colonial article with which the Parlia ments of constitutionally-governed' de pendencies are opened by Majesty's representative, are usually chiefly characterised by convenient platitudes, and, it must be added, brilliant examples of " English as she is spoke." Nobody, therefore, need be disappointed that the speech with which Sir William Jeivois was pleased on Friday to open the fourth and last session of the ninth Pailiament of New Zealand contained little that was new ; as also'nobody can be disappointed at the fact that there was nothing to recapitulate of a specially delightful nature, because everybody was aware that things generally are not so prosperous, nor prospects so rosy, as they might be or might be wished to be. What there was to say was, how ever, well said. Reference was properly made to the loss sustained by the death of Mr Macandrew and other public men since the House last met, and a just tribute paid to the memory of the late member for Port Chalmers. This was followed, of course, by a reference to the Imperial Institute proposal, about which, however, there does not appear to oe any great enthusiasm on the part of "My advisers," any more than there is on the part of the public generally. Of course Parliament will be asked for a vote, and will probably grant one, though m times like these New Zealand cannot afford to be par ticularly generous if she is to be just, j The work of the Imperial Conference ! now sitting naturally came next under review, and the colony will re-echo His Excellency's satisfaction that the firm stand taken by Ministers m connection with the question of naval defence has resulted m a recognition of the mari time position of New Zealand, and its erection into a separate naval station with two war vessels (as a beginning) specially detailed to guard our coasts. The cordial co-operation of the sister Colonies m securing this concession to the claims of New Zealand is very properly specially acknowledged. The progress which has been made during the recess m the work of settling the lands of the Colony is mentioned m tones of just congratulation, as also is the improved tone of feeling amongjhe Maoris as indicated by their desire to open up their lands for occupation, and by their generous proposal to dedi cate the great volcanic region to the public for the purposes of a National Park. The stereotyped phrase about " the Estimates having been framed with a due regard to economy," etc., is agreeably conspicuous by its absence, and instead of this hitherto often meaningless formlau, we are told that "My advisers recognise the necessity of limiting the expenditure of the Colony as far as circumstances per mit." Let us hope that the adoption of a new phraseology means the in tended adoption of a new and thorough pelicy of economy m the public expen diture. The programme of legislative work announced had been already re vealed by Ministerial deliverances, and comprises amendments of the Local Bodies Loans Acts, of last session, a Land Acquisition Bill, the Representa tion Bill, amendments of the Electoral Laws (including no doubt the proposed Women's Franchise Bill), a Bill to constitute Railway Boards of Advise, and amendments of the Acts relating to Government Insurance, the Criminal Law and the Guardianship of Infants, besides other intended Bills alluded to but not enumerated. There is thus, therefore, a pretty extensive programme submitted, and as the questions of Representation and Finance alone pre sent ample room lor debate and for party fighting, we may, we think, safely look for a busy and perhaps exciting session.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

• » A Sett ement. Wellington. April 29. * The City Counoil and Harbor Board I have arrived at a settlement of their die ' puts re reclamation. A moefiug will bo » I f=eld this nfternoon to ratify (he terms of ' I the compromise.

A CANNY CHIELD

« . 5 A Scotch lad was on ouo rccision ac p ) cased of stealing aomo articles from a '■ d ctiVa shop, The Judge was much e truck with his respectable appcarauce, ac<3 aaked him why he was guilty of such a f»oj!om"ptibl3 act. c Weel ye see,' replied the prisoner. ' I had a bit pain m t&y side, and my mither told ma tao gang taa the doctor's and tak something.' 'Oh, yea ' said the J^udge. ' But Burely she didn't tell you to go and take an eight day clock?' Tho priaouer was evidently aoo-plussed, but it was only for a mo ment. Turning to the Judge, a bright smile of humnr stealing over bio coun tenance he rcj lined quietly, ' There's an auld proverb that says, ' Time an' tho dcotor cure a' disease and so I lhooht'— but the remainder of of his reply wao lost m the laughter of the court,

WHAT WAS IT?

A Taranakl paper Bays that coneider able sensation was caused a few daya ago at one of the country settlements by the report of a wild beast being at large m the neighborhood. The foundation of the report seema to have been that when one evening the little daught&r of one of the. settlers went to bring m the cows she saw m animal, whioh she declared was not a dog or a pig or anything she had ever seen before, but very much resembled a tiger, a picture of v; hich animal she had seen m one of her school books She did not wait to see what became of the animal, but ran home and Informed her father who, wenb with his gun to shoot the animal if possible ; but he could not find any traoe of It, and went about his usual duties, and by bed time he had almost forgotten the incident. However, m the middle of the night the whole household were startled by a great noise, between a howl and a roar, whioh lasted for some time ; and on comparing notes next morning it was found that the noise had been heard at the same time by settlers soma two or three miles off. A Bearoh party was then organised, and act forth with gana to hunt the disturber, but without result, and the mystery Bti'l remains unsolved.

THE ASHBURTON GtJARDIAN, FRIDAY, APEIL 29, 1887



Public Notices ~~* ' ' i'.'r«- --) A SHBURTON Sportsmen are hereVy b J\. notified that they will be at liberty to shoot over the WesUrfield riverbed • after the Ist of May, on which date uU sheep will have been removed. O. G HaWDON ASBBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS aro invited for— JL 10,000 Superficial Feet Bx4 Plankingv heart of black birch. Specification to be Been at Council Office, and Tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m not later than 11 o'olock a m, FRIDAY, 6th May next. By order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 4 324 - County Engineer. WAKANUI ROAD DISTRICT. \ A MEETING of~RATEPAYERB will be held at the Wakanui School- house on MONDAY? May 2nd, at. 7 30 p.m., to consider the STOPPING of ROAD between Sections 17166 and 7188 (Jlr M. Wil bob's), and take m lieu thereof a road along the north-eastern boundary of eeotion 14410 (Mr S. Thomas) By order. 4*339 LAND AT WAIMATE. FARMERS and Others can obtain all Information about the ' LAKD FOR SALE . ii WAIMA.TE AND STUDBOLME- JUNCTION, On application to .GEO. JAMESON, 4 247 Ashburton. *OTE ARE CASH PURCHASE* OF Wheat ;:;,:; Oats Barley Eyeglass H. MATSON & CO., . A3HBURTON, WHITE, CAYGILL, & CO., , BARRISTERS AND SOLICITORS, J. W. WHITE, Notary Pubiio, VTOTIOIS is hereby given that the •*-^ undersigned, Messrs Whitb Atf© 00. (White. Smithson, and Raymond), of Timaru, and John A. Oayqiuc, of Ash- burton, have this day entered hito Partnership as Barristers and SohVHprs, at Ashburton, under the style of "Wiiiie, Oaygilland Co." MrJ.. W. White, w'H. attend the sittings of the Courts at Ash* urton. WHITE & CO., JOHN A. OAYGILL.. Money to lend In bd.v sums on approved freohold security ' • . Offices : Bnllook'a Arcade 10*803 WILDING AND LEWIS, O ARRIBTERS AND QOLIOITORS F. WllTblNG, Notaby Pubiio. Offioee: Next "Mall" Office, Burnettot., Ashburton. Mr Wiidihg will attend the sittings of the Ashburton Courts on Tuesday and Fridays, and may be consulted personally n theßO 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 receive instructions and confer with olents. *100 GBEAT Clearing Sale. TIMBEB . AND BUILDING MATERIAL. McCallum # Co. WIP, antil further notice, sell In lets 'o suit purchasers, AT THEIR YARDS, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, BED PINE BOAEDS AO SCANTLING AT 10s per 100 feet, sup DBESSED TIMBEB Pro Bata J TWb Clearing Sale will be followed by an Auction OE MEST-CLASS TIMBEB Large quantities of which, amounting to over 100,000 feet Have been specially ordered from their I SOUTHLAND MILLS. Thiß Clearing Sale offars to the pubiio of Ashburton an opportunity of purchasing Building Material at a Lower Rate than would be possible under ordinary oiroum stances. McCallum & Co., ASHBUBTON, OAMABTJ, pUOTDIN & INVEB- CAEGILL, 4*166



Public Fotices. mENDERS for Stone Picking at StapU X Farm, ti'&ngltata, mast be sent there on or before the 6th of May. The lowest or any other tender will not necessarily be accepted. JOHN BA.LLANTY.NE, 4 117 Timara. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF AS3BURTON. MRS PAULING has REMOVED to WALTON COTTAGE, Qkken Lane, Hampsteab. 145 FOR SALE PRIVATELY. npHE Well-known RACEHORSE BILL ALLAN. Apply to JAMES HEALEY, 4t322 Somerset Stables. MB S. B. SEYMOUB, QURGEON-DENTIST will VISIT ASHBURTON • ON THURSDAY, MAY sth, And may be consulted at Mr Kamnitzer's (Chemist) until 4 pm. 4°337 LAND FOR CROPPING. fpENDERS for Cropping 250 Acres close X to the Racecourse will be received by the Undersigned up to 12 o'clock on SATURDAY, 30th April. Full particu- lars on application to R. M. CDTHBERTSON, Solicitor, Havelock street. 22nd April, 1887. STORAGE. 'STORAGE. STORAGE. WE HAVE ROOM FOR A LARGE QUANTITY OF GRAIN; NO VERMIN. H. MATSON & CO., ASHBURTON. Drain Pipes. \ LL SIZES— From 3 to 15 inohes— With BENDS, ELBOWS AND JUNCTIONS FOR SALE BY GKEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBURTON, ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AN SALEYARDS CO., LIMITED. DIPPING SEASON, 1887 fpHE CONCRETE DIPS are now 60 I feet long, and fitted with all the latest improvements. For particulars as to cost of dipping sheep, apply at the Caretakers. GEO. JAMESON, 3 164. Secretary. T AM A pASH pUROHASER OF WHEAT OATS BARLEY GEOEGE JAMESON, ASHBULITON. A S our old motto ia S\f ALL PROFITS J\. AND QUICK RETURNS, and as it is UDpleasant to quote a lot of prices to mislead the public, we shall be thank- ful for an early call, and you can judge for yourselves. NOTJS THE ADDBESS— HAVES & CO, Cash Drapers and Grocers, arcad;e, And do not be be misled. N.B.— Our BOOT STOCK is IMMENSE. TjiNCOUKAGE f OCAL TNDUSTRY ih LI AND AS£ FOR Blankets, Flannels, Tweeds, AND Knitting Yarns FROM THE ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN FACTORY. A SURBUKBAN RETREAT, CONSIST- ING OF A HOUSE AND 10 ACRES OF GROUND? mENDERS aro invited for Leasing for JL 3 years the House, Ground, and Stables of the undersigned, situated off: the Wakanui Road, and within 20 minutes walk of the Post Office. The above is well adapted for either a private residence or a public recreation ground with the water frontage The House consists of 6 rooms with entrance hall. The grounds are divided aa follows :— 4 Acres m Orchard, 1 Aero Strawberries, the balance m Paddock, Lawn, Walks, &o. Tenders will bo received up to April 30th. Apply to HENRY HUNT, 4J136 Or F. FERRIMAN. TO THE LADIES OF ASBBURTON DISTRICT. MISS MORRISON (Late with *Mesßra Friedlander Broß and Mr H. O. -Segers) and MISS HOLLOWAY (For a considerable term with Messrs Hobday and Co., of Ohriatohutoh) HAVE, at the request of numerous patrons, decided upon entering into business aa DRESSMAKERB, eto., and witn this object have taken premises In TANCRED STREET, opposite Mr Chapman's, painter. All orders received will be promptly ! ezeouted under our personal supervision, which will bo a sufficient guarantee that Fit, Finish and Fashion will be all that oould be deoired. ■Chargea specially arranged to meet the approval of customers. Terms— Prompt upon execution of orders. MISSES MOBBISON & HOLLOWAY, DRESSMAKERS, &c, TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON; Opposite Mr Chapman's, Painter. 4 320



Auctions. SATURDAY, 30th APRIL. SPECIAL ENTRY. On account of John Stndholme, Esq., Ooldstream Estate — a 3 year-old Draught OOLTB and V FILLIES. Sale at 1 o'clock, T. BULLOOK, 4J115 Auctioneer. House and Section fronting the Alford Forest Road FOR SALE. MR T. BOLLOCK" has received In- atvuotlons from the Owners to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Arcade, on SATURDAY, APRIL 30th, LOT 7, containing 38.6 PERCHES, fronting the Alford Foreßt Road, part of R.S. 4905, deposited plan 278, on whioh .is ereoted a Cottage of 4 Rooms, also Stable with Shed attaohed. This Property is well situated between the North-west Town Belt and Quintal's property. On account of a dissolution of Partnership it must be sold. Terms liberal at Sale. Sale at 12.45. T. BULLOOK, 4§269 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 30th. TINWALD. AUCTION 520, with House thereon FOR SALE by Order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOOK has received instruo tfons to Sell by Public Auction, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, | On account and by Order of the j Mortgagee, — j LOT 520, Tinwald, containing £-acre, i fronting Harland street, on which is erected a Cottage of 4 Rooms, lately m the occupation of Mr Wm. Lindsay. Terms of payment will be very liberal only £10 cash, balance by instalments, bearing a low rate of interest. Sale at 12 45 T. BULLOOK, 4*266 Auctioneer. FRIDAY, MAY 6th. Clearing Sale OF FARM STOCK & IMPLEMENTS. MR T. BOLLOCK has received instructions from the Executors of the late Mb Thomas Brankin to KELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION At the Homestead, Wakanui Road about 2£ miles from Ashburton, on FRIDAY, MAY, 6th, The whole of the Farm Stock and Im- plements, comprising — 7 Superior Draught Marea and Geld- ings -j 3-year-old Colt ■j 2-year-old Filly The well known Racing More Redwing with Foal at Foot, by Pythoa, and iv Foal to Johnny Faulkner. IBay Filly by Calstook, rising 2 yeare old Implements, &c, O Drays 2 Double Furrow Ploughs, by Reid and Gray Drill by McSherry Set 5-Leaf Han ows .Twine Reaper and Binder by McOor- mick, m good order Harness, Whippletrees. Sundries, &c. O Large Stacks of Oaten Straw Mr Brankin was well known as an ex. cellent judge of Draught Stock, conse- quently tho Horses can be well recom mended. Sale at 12.30 o'clock. ""?.* BULLOOK, 4 338 Auctioneer. I EAST STREET AUCTION ROOMS. (Fobmekly Town Hall.) SATURDAY, "Tom APRIL. AT 11 O'CLOCK SHARP. rjIRIEDLANDER BROS, have reoeived J instructions to Bell by Public Auction at the above time and place — 100 Cane Bottom Chairs 6 Long Formß with Backß, Lot of Coooanut Matting 1 Dresden Model Piano Single and Double Iron Bedsteads, Palliasea, Spring Mattrass, Vienna Chairs, 2 Sewing Machines, m good worjdng order, Pictures, lot Crockery, Oheßt Drawers 24 Sldeß Prime Mutton, Pork, Bacon, Fowls Feed, Potatoes, Onions, Fowls, &c, &o. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, Auctioneer] EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR (Formerly Town Hall ) SATURDAY,~?Oth APRIL, j AT 12 O'CLOCK. OPENTO SALE- TjIRIEDLANDER BKOS. have received X. instructions from various vendors to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION At tho above time and place — HORSES. HORSES. HORSES. COMPRISING— 10 Draught Colts and Fillies, 3 and 4 years old, unbroken 6 Grand Draught Mares and Geldings 1 First-class Chestnut Horse, broken to saddle aad harness ; 6 years old, suitable for a Dog-Cart 6 Boggy Horses 1 Pony, goes m harness and carries a lady 1 Cob 5 Weight-carrying Haoks 1 Grey Hack, carries a lady 4 Superior Hunters 12 Thoroughbred Colts and Fillleß, unbroken 9 Pigs, 4 months old Saddles, Bridles, lot of Harness, Ploughs, Harrows, &o. &c, The Auctioneers beg to oall the special attention of the public to their Opening Sale at their new Horse Bazaar. The alterations to the Premises have now been completed, aud every con- venience will be found both for sellers and buyers, for the disposal of Horaes, Cattle, Pigs, Farm Produce, and Imple- ments. FRIEDLANDER BROS, PETER WILLIAMS, 4871 Auctioneer,



Public Notices SLAUGHTERING LICENSE. I HEREBY give notice that I intent at the County Council meeting on 6il May next to apply for a Slaughtering license for large and small cattle for Loti 24, 25, and 26, part B.S 4354, neai Tinwald. CHARLES DOHBiRTy. Tinwnld, April Uth, 1887- Jl« Q£ JD« DUN OA N AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTB MANU- PAOTURERS, ! CHRISTCEUROH AND A6HBTTRTON. MAKERS of PlongLs, Diaye, Harrows, Holler*, G-rubbera, Seed Sowers, Grain, Seed, and Manure Drillß, Horse Hces, Turnip Gattera, Horse Hakes, Hay Collectors, Grass Strippers, Gorse Cotters, Windmills, Wool Presses, Straw Elevators, and every kind of Agricultural Machinery. PLOTTGHS.— These we have within tho last two years considerably improved. We are aow fitting them with extra b.3rd and heavy mouliiboardd, and we guarantee them to give fcatißfaotion. DISO HARROWS.— In theae we claim to have at present the cheapest, simplest, moßt convenient for moving from paddock to paddook, and best designed Disc H.rrowyet seen m New Zealand. Wo undertake to put our Harrow into Travelling from Working Order, or vice versa, m One Haif the time taken by any other Maker TO THESE WE FIT GRAIN AND SEED SOWERS IF DESIRED. GRAIN AND SEED DRILLS.— Theae we make on the Anglo-American principto. Fitted with English Coulters, if deßired, for SAME PRICE. IIGOBSB CUTTERS.—" Keir'a," or " Oliver's Patent' . THESE ARE THE ONLY GORSE ©SSI GUTTERS. ©STALKER'S AUTOMATIC FEEDERS FOR THE3HING MACHINES. These are tho ONLY Satisfactory Feeders Extant. i^M — P. & D. Duncan, WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. VALUABLE SWAMP LAND TO LEf BY TENDED. rEHHE School Commissioners for the 1 Canterbury Provino'al District invite TENDERS for the LEASE of the undermentioned RESERVES for twenty one years, dating from the let of May next : — d S Lot. f Locality . Situate on Rol- leaton's road, north bank . of Orarl, 1400 1 part D 151 abo " t ? . " ileß 1400 3£artA234 I "oath-east of Kan- -1400 3 part B 165 R al way eta- -1400 4 part A 139 about 2| miles 1400 5 244 i e **\ ° f ffi bulmn , r " Post Office, and about 7 miles east of Orari Railway station. 1109 1 191 I Hinds, com- -1M» 9 eon 'nenoing at a point 1110 1 195J about U miles inn 9 99R* of the 1110 2 228 HlQdB Bal i way I station and School, I and extending to- j wards the Bea, Note. — The areas of the portions of Reserve 1400 are sutjaot to amendment upon survey. Conditions of Lease and other particu- lars may be obtained from Mr H. H. Pitman, Government Buildings, Christ- ohurch. Plans of the above Reserves are on view at the principal railway stations, and Mr H. H Pitman will supply lithograph plan to anyone wishing to look at these Reserves. Also. TO LET, for fourteen years, from Ist May, 1887 •— Reserve No. 1159, containing 83 acres, situate, Burnham, adjoin- ing the Industrial School. Conditions for this Reserve oan be ob- tained from Mr H. H. Pitman. Note. — On all the above Reserves rent will be only charged from Ist of June, 1887. Tenders to be sent m on or before the 28th of May, 1887. H. R, WEBB, Chairman. Ohristohurch, April 26*, 1887. 4 340 Auctions. CLEARING SALE. SATUBDAyT^Oth APRIL. TIHE Auction Sale of the balance of Me J Meech's" Furniture, Tools, and Sun- dries, will be continued at the Arcade on above date. Sale at 12 o'clock. 4 341 J. O. DUNCAN, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 30th APRIL. SPECIAL ENTRY. ■J SPRING TRAP, m good order. Sale at 1 o'clock, 4*114 T. BULLOOK, Auctioneer. MONDAY, 2nd MAY. An Improved JParm OF 70 ACRES, 28 PERCHES, SITUATED IN THE Ashburton Forks, FOR SALE. Also, — FARM STOCK, IMPLEMENTS, &o. MR T. BULLOOK haß received In Btruotiono from Mr A. Mo- Conaohik to Sell by Publlo Auction at. the Homestead, Ashburton Forks, on MONDAY, MAY 2nd, His Farm of 70 Acres, 28 Perches, being R.S. 24628, on which Is • ereoted a comtortable Farmhouse of 4 Rooms, 3-si ailed Stable, Chaffhouae and other buildings. The Land is divided into 3 paddookß, part In English grasses, and part In Stubble. The Farm Stock comprises 2 Dtaught Mar otf, 1 Yearling, 1 Foal, 4 Cows, a number of Yonng Stock, Sheep, Pigs, ' Stack Oaten Sheaves. IMPLEMENTS, viz, Reaper and Binder, . Ploughs, Harrows, Dray, Har- ness, &c. Terms at Sale, Sale at 1 o'clock. 1 ~~T. BULLOOK, Anctloneer. I Special Entries for this Sale oan be m»de with the Auctioneer. 4§2.68



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